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    Ponderosa Steak House

    3.2 (53 reviews)
    ModerateSteakhouses
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Nichole M.

    What to my surprise in Clare, MI we came across a Ponderosa Steakhouse. I have NOT seen once since my childhood and just had to check it out. Large parking lot close and around the entire building. Walked in and through a long hallway to the register where we meet Joanne who was pleasant and knowledgeable of the items offered on the menu posted. Loved that at age 93 and up you can eat for FREE! I ordered a ribeye with loaded baked potato and it came with the buffet. My husband just ordered the buffet. $57.00 later we were at our table and getting our beverages Pepsi and Dr Pepper delivered by Samantha. She was fast, friendly and super helpful especially when it was time to get acceas to the ice cream machine. No one is allowed back so you grab a staff member and they help with all the fixings. I got a he chocolate and vinalla swirl, strawberry topping and sprinkles with a side kocker of apple crisp. Still a casual dining restaurant with Old West theme, affordable steaks, and expansive buffet that touched on all the senses. Salad bar, sldeswrt bar, chicken wings, meatloaf, spaghetti, macaroni and cheese, brussel sprouts, garlic break, soup.. the list was endless. All the food was well displayed, fresh, and the facility clean. Could not have asked for a better stop for lunch on this Sunday!

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    Ethan P.

    This is a legend of a restaurant! All the memories of your childhood and the ponderosa favorites are right here. The salad bar is plentiful and fresh! The Ribeye was cooked perfectly and our waiter was absolutely amazing. If you leave here hungry it's your fault as the selection and service are wonderful. There's plenty of room to enjoy times with friends or even if you like to have a intimate evening. I would recommend if you're ever in Claire Michigan to visit ponderosa!

    55c cup

    I stopped at this place for lunch. This food was good and I got the buffet that was 17$ that was worth it but you got to pay for a cup that is 55c to go and there is no waitress so I got a Dr Pepper but no one was there to get a refill so I snuck in a Dr Pepper in a can and when no one was looking I pored that in. I would recommend the coconut pie dessert.

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    Alice K.

    Happy to see the Ponderosa Sign. Steak was good and salad bar was great. Desert s were fantastic! Our server Melody was outstanding. Food was the way I remembered it. The banana bread is made in house. It was worth the trip.If you never been to a Ponderosa, you should give it a try.

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    Food is always fresh and seasoned really well. Very friendly service every time. When wife and I go to Claire we always eat here

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    11 months ago

    The place is always stupid good. And Given today's restaurant prices, a real bargain. Great staff

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    11 months ago

    Food is very good wait staff is very good. Our favorite waitress Melody is there on Sundays when we stop on the way home. She is wonderful

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    1 year ago

    This place has excellent food and service! I was treated like a wanted guest and had to wait only slightly for servers help!

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    Service was amazing food was good salad was so fresh and the cook will cook up fresh food on order Would definately recommend

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    3 years ago

    great food. not for picky eater. service is slow. ambiance is busy. amazing ice cream tho

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    This is my grandparents favor place to go. The buffet is fresh and hot. Clean place to eat.

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