Pizza Ranch will always have a special place in my heart because my 18-month old nephew did…read moresomething pretty cool there: he pointed to his purple shirt, and then pointed to something purple on the wall. He was rather excited to make that connection. But you don't care about my family, you want the review. So here 'tis: this is a pretty decent place to take the family, the little league team or the out-of-town visitor for all-you-can-eat pizza and salad at reasonable prices. You'll stuff yourself silly.

Well bless their hearts... our usual quarterly visit to the Harlan area and a visit to the local…read morePizza Ranch. Walked into the store to an odor of sewage backup which dissipated quickly, unfortunately the salad bar was alarming, lettuce brown, lettuce never removed nor replaced...folks the lettuce was not rusty.. it was brown. Where on Earth can someone not see this?

No frills eatery and bar. Parking lot is a good size. Walk in and straight ahead is the cashier at…read morethe back. Menu boards are over head and alos laminated copies are at the counter. Order and pay for your meal. A table number will be given to you. Pick a table, display your number and a food runner will bring your meal. Soda and water are self serve. The cashier will give you a cup. My taco salad was fresh with a mildy spicy salsa and sour cream on the side. Tater tots are crispy! I am told the beef brisket 'needs something' but not sure what. It is sliced beef, not shreded and is lean. A dining room is on the left of the entrance. A bar w/dining on the right. Two single restrooms are at the back, past the soda machines. One of them has a diaper station. Everything was clean and the cashier was pleasant.

Made a trip to Harlan, Ia to The Buck Snort to take on their Big Easy stacked burger challenge…read more I was in communication with them easily through messenger and go a date set my challenge. The burger consist of 3 of their regular menu burger stacked on top of each other and surrounded by a pound of waffle fries. The burger were all really good, although a big more cooked than I usually perfer, but I don't blame them, because I didn't come out and specify how wanted them cooked. Swamp Donkey Burger - 1/3lb beef burger topped with beef brisket, cheese, onion rings, and BBQ sauce. Monster Buck Burger - three 1/3lb beef burger patties w/ 3 slices of cheese and 3 bacon strips and the Non-Typical Buck Burger - 1/3lb beef burger topped with pulled pork, American cheese, mozzarella cheese sticks, and BBQ sauce With 30 minutes to finish, completion rewards the challenger with a free meal and a Buck snort tshirt. The staff was great and supportive and made the quick meal a pleasure. If I find myself near another Buck Snort restaurant, I'd gladly stop back for a regular meal

The sandwiches here are amazing. I've eaten lunch here the last 2 days and intend to go again…read moretoday. I probably will every time I'm in town. The chicken salad sandwich was super creamy and delicious. I had a pig something sandwich yesterday that was also amazing. They really do need to hire someone else to help with the dining room. The lady that does it is amazing and the service is good but a lot of customers for 1 person.

I love eating here. Love the sandwiches and the salads. Sad no more ice tea made in store. But I…read morewill always love eating here. M Baker Harlan

Heard about this place in the newspaper. Then saw it on Facebook. All it took was a phone call to…read moresome special people and we hit the road for Griswold Iowa. Not to be disappointed rocket Joe's served delicious pizza and delicious bread sticks as well. The service was great it was probably the best pizza crust I think I've ever had. The crust had its own flavors and spices inside and was cooked perfectly. Definitely worth a visit whether you're going to call for takeout or drive down and eat in.

Great local pizza place -just the right combination of crispy crust, sauce and cheese. Dan, the…read moreowner, couldn't have been nicer and the service was awesome. We will definitely be back!

Pizza was very good! SO much better than fast food! Friendly local owner helped us order, and…read morebrought the pizza to our table. We will go to this restaurant again.

THIS PLACE ROCKS -and I'm really mad at myself now…read more.. I've stopped in Walnut IA many times on my CO-WI-CO roadtrips, always turning south to the gas station & Econolodge hotel, oblivious to this gem of a diner just 1/2mi north. Found it last night, Mon 8pm... I thought "probably closed." Nope. Open till 9! Walked in & was immediately impressed with the size, sports decor, & friendly staff. Owner Kyle welcomed me to a bar seat and noted the $10 Special chicken plate w/2 sides; then I saw the beers on tap & realized the BACKFIELD is doing it RIGHT in the sticks of Iowa The menu has 3x more items than I woulda' expected. The tables, bar & bathrooms = CLEAN. Btw, the chicken special... tastiest chic breasts I've ever had, honest I'll be planning all my roadtrips now with a stop here for food/drink. Thx Kyle & team, much success to you! -Greg

We have to stop here anytime we're close, like when we drive to and from the Omaha VA. The chicken…read morefried steak here is the best we've found in central and western Iowa. Large cutlet, real mashed potatoes, not powdered. And the appetizer offerings makes this a favorite place to eat. And they do have a 10 per cent veterans discount. Roomy, attentive wait staff and darn good music to listen to when eating there.

the cucumbers on the salad were frozen and it is so cold in here you could hang meat. Service…read moremediocre at best.

My neighbor tripped over the mat on the floor in the Harlan Subway in 11/25. Fell flat on her face…read moreand was badly bruised for months. A family member called to complain and was told "she should've picked up her F'in feet!! And never come to this store again!" She ended up with a cracked knee cap and will be having hip replacement surgery that was exasperated by the fall! The staff and manager did NOTHING to help! Poor business people!

The food was sooo good! I'm passing by across the area and stopped for something other than burgers…read moreand pizza and this place was perfect. The service was nice they're very attentive. The places is clean and classy perfect for a date location. Will recommend and definitely keeping this place in my books.

Had a Philly cheesesteak for lunch on a Friday. Pretty good and reasonably priced. Friendly staff…read more Clean and quiet.