Clean space and lots of tables for small and larger groups. Service has always been good here. The…read morefood is not cheap but I don't know any sushi that is but the quality is good and the free miso with the sushi rolls is great. One of my son's favorite places to go.

Great little seafood shack! I got the fish n chips, my sister had the chicken fried rice. The fish…read morewas perfectly cooked and the fries were fresh and crispy. The service was fast even though the man running the place was all by himself! Definitely a good place to grab a quick bite while walking around downtown ruidosa!

This place has so much potential which is why it's so disappointing that every time I go I end up…read morewondering why they don't do better. It's a beautiful place with a nice dining room and bar area. The menu has just enough to choose from that anyone should be able to pick something they would like. Nothing is too fussy and the prices are decent for a steakhouse in a small mountain town that depends a lot on tourism. I have been there for lunch, for dinner, by myself and with friends - probably over a dozen times over several years. Not once have I walked away feeling like I had a great experience. The service is usually decent but the servers always seem way more interested in chatting with each other or hanging out with other employees. On more than one occasion I've heard them complain about other customers or getting another table as more customers come in the door. The food is generally okay but nothing special. It's not a complicated menu but you can order the same thing more than once and who knows how it will show up to the table. Over or under cooked, way over seasoned or missing ingredients listed on the menu - this has happened to me several times. Walking into the restaurant you are rarely greeted by someone right away. It takes a while for anyone to notice you and then if someone does it's usually a busy server or someone who doesn't look like they work there. Today I was greeted by someone who was dressed like they were cleaning out their garage. Several times I've been seated at the only clean table in the room. By the time I've left, the tables have all been dirty and no one has touched them during my entire meal. A table was only cleaned if it was needed for someone else coming in. It's a really bad impression. Something needs to be done to isolate the kitchen from the front of the house. You can hear the kitchen staff yelling, cursing and playing loud heavy metal music throughout the dining room and bar. During meals I have learned a lot about the personal lives of the staff and not because I wanted to. All of these things are fixable. I keep going back because I'll hear that there is a new manager or a new chef but it seems like nothing ever really changes and it's a shame.

Huge holiday disappointment. Charged 7 people in my party full price for incomplete meals and poor…read morecustomer service. I had spoken with The Ranchers restaurant for several weeks prior to Thanksgiving 2025, setting up a reservation for a party of 12, and I even provided editing feedback on their menu graphic. The restaurant gave me the time slot for 2:30pm. I was so excited, as my family traveled from out of state to Ruidoso for Thanksgiving, and having everyone together to share a traditional family Thanksgiving meal was very important to us. The traditional Thanksgiving meal was publicly listed and is included in the photo: Upon arrival, the waitress informed us that they were out of Ham. Then, cranberries. Then, not enough pecan pie. I politely asked if they were going to provide a substitution for the items that were unavailable and they said no. So, I then asked if they were going to provide a discount from the rate, as they were failing to provide what was listed for the price. Once again, the manager told the waitress to tell me no. I said, that's really disappointing to hear and that's poor customer service. The waitress then said to me, "Well, we close in 30 minutes and it's been a busy day," as if it were MY fault that they ran out of food and insinuated we were late. I said, "No, that's an unacceptable response. I was given this time as a reservation weeks ago. There should have been enough food for my family. All these people didn't have reservations. It's not like we came 30 minutes before closing. And you shouldn't be charging full price for a meal that isn't complete." 7 people in my family ordered the traditional turkey meal. One didn't receive stuffing. Bread was late. No cranberry. No ham. Charged full price. I went back to the Facebook message where I had been communicating with the restaurant and they said the Manager would call me and offer compensation for the meals that were charged. He never called. Unethical. Inconsiderate. Taking advantage of people. Thumbs down.

5 STARS the best in this town Food Price and…read moreservice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'd thought they were closed....For the past THREE Years!?! So I drove around to the back to see if…read morethe restaurant had burned down, or WHAT? They'd forgotten to turn the "OPEN" sign on! Seriously! I advised illuminating the neon, and they quickly complied, leaving me wondering, How many $$$ they'd missed during the past 3 years!? Bottom line: Nothing has changed! Same plastic ware, same good food, same TV, and dog friendly deck.

Great salad bar and great selections of steaks and appetizers. Love the homemade soups!!read more

Just had Mother's Day Dinner here and it was terrible. Neither steak was cooked to order. Manager…read morebrought out the re-cook, no apologies and no sides. Apparently if you ask them to cook your order the way you order it you lose the sides. Didnt remove the used plates and the ice and water tastes like dirt. On top of that the creme brule was ice cold. Upon leaving smelled and saw the bus boy smoking weed on his break. Keep it classy Cattle Baron

We went to Michael J's expecting a mediocre experience based on the reviews we'd seen, and left…read moreabsolutely puzzled that they're not higher rated. The interior was charming and surprisingly classy. The service was attentive and helpful, and the food was great. They were very accommodating of our two year old. We had low expectations and ended up wonderfully surprised with a nice dinner. We would absolutely return!

Our first time there and the service and food were excellent. We had the chicken piccata and the…read morelasagna. Our waitress, who was new, was extremely friendly, attentive and prompt. The atmosphere was pleasant and comfortable.

Fast delivery, high quality, and friendly service are much appreciated by a traveler with little…read moretime to spare.

If you're in Ruidoso, New Mexico - make it a point to hit The Village Buttery on a Tuesday. The…read morePoblano Corn Chowder alone is worth the trip, but the freshly made sandwiches, salads, pastas, and quiche. We came with our family a group of 12 and the staff helped seating us together at tables on the patio. The weather was perfect for outdoor seating!

The food was incredible. Our server was also our chef and I was honestly super impressed by the…read morequality. Some of the best sushi I've had and the Japanese curry was amazing as well.

Drove an hour to Ruidoso to have some sushi which is located right next to all of the shops and…read morerestaurants in the cute touristy town. The cute little restaurant is located in a small little plaza and was quiet and quaint. I ordered my sushi roll and also noticed that they had ramen on the menu so I had to try it. My sushi roll was excellent. The ramen was good too but needed just a little bit more flavor for me. The presentation was great. And the service was phenomenal. The waitress was so friendly and attentive. I would definitely drive an hour to go back. They offer a chili oil that had great flavor as well. Stop by if you're in the area.

The fish plates were excellent, very tasty. The staff is friendly and deliver good service. We went…read moretwo nights in a row.

Sometimes we have to be the guinea pig and try a place that has not been reviewed. There should be…read morea lot of negative points in this review, but nothing was flagrant (just annoying) so I will just say that the food was decent. I picked up a few interesting flavors, but the experience corroded the meal.

If you want Mexican food in Ruidoso New Mexico. Jorge's is the place to go. Absolutely the best in…read moretown. The service and servers are incredible and always super friendly and pleasant. The restaurant is large enough to accommodate 20 tables, maybe more. I highly recommend the crispy chiles rellanos. Sidenote, the restrooms are immaculate. Love this place.

Was back in Ruidoso and had enjoyed breakfast at Jorge's before so I went back in. I ordered one of…read morethe named special breakfast options and it was terrible. The hash browns were never a favorite of mine and they weren't any better burned (I asked for crispy). The sausage patties must have been thrilled to finally get out of their kitchen. Hockey pucks. The pancakes were just okay this time. Something different about them. Overall, don't waste your time.