The Ranch Drive-In is a classic Bothell landmark and one of those places that never goes out of style. It's an old-school walk-up burger spot with consistently great food. The burgers are juicy, the fries are crispy, and everything tastes just like it should--simple and delicious. There's something nostalgic and special about grabbing a bite here. A true local favorite! read more

This is a great, quick meal alternative to your typical fast food restaurant. My husband and I recently moved to the area and finally gave this place a try! We called and placed our order in advance, I was pleasantly surprised when they said it would be ready in 5-10 mins. They have an out door window where you can order or pick up/pay for your food if you ordered in advance. The food was ready when we arrived and I think the price was fair. The food was really good. We got a BLT and a double ranch burger. We also got fries and onion rings. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Come here for the milkshakes! When my husband and I lived in Bothell, we made a routine of coming here for milkshakes after dinner on the weekends! My go-to shake was either oreo & coffee or oreo & strawberry while my husband always opted for peanut butter & coffee. They put a ton of coffee & other mix-ins in your shakes and they are truly always delicious! We have tried their other food here before, but we were not impressed. Seriously, come here for the shakes and you won't be disappointed. read more

This is a very nice little local burger shop that has good service, is able to get their food out fairly quickly, is open late, and their prices are decent. The food is pretty good too, and I definitely would choose them over most of the fast food chains. read more

Went to the Ranch to pick up a shake before heading into work. Waited half an hour while people came and went ordering burgers shakes and whole fish meals. Didn't receive my shake , I had to go ask for a refund. When asked why I wanted a refund, I told the guy you all forgot about me. Meanwhile the melted shake was sitting right behind him. read more

We haven't been to the Ranch for a few years, just don't get out to Bothell much. Today we had lunch, and were amazed at the great, low prices. Food still tasty, juicy burgers and crispy crinkle cut fries. Staff was friendly, service fast. Overall a nice experience. read more

Easy parking, fOriendly, staff, dog-friendly outdoor patio, indoor inclement weather burgers & shakes. Been here a long while in downtown Bothell. What's not to love read more

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The food is pretty good, at least the burgers and shakes, I haven't tried any of the other menu items. The service is fairly good as well. However, the prices are a little on the high side. Honestly, the biggest factor to me is that there is a bit of a fly problem. I've been here a few times and each time there were multiple flies buzzing around the place. I mean I get sometimes you might get a fly in a restaurant but this feels like more than a stray one getting inside. Is it that hard to put out traps or something? read more

Called ahead for pickup around 6pm on a Friday night. Quoted 5-10 minutes. It was our first time there and we didn't understand the pickup process. We waited in line to at the pickup window but they didn't accept payment so we had to wait again inside to pay. The meal was delicious and we would definitely order from there again. We had the Double Ranch Burger with cheese, shared small fries and small onion rings, and a Deluxe Burger with cheese. read more

Ranch Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Bothell, Washington

The customer service is perfectly fine. It's nice that they have chairs to sit in while you wait and it's fast. But it's not worth waiting for. Their food absolutely sucks. Every time I go back to try something different, most of it ends up in the trash. Burnt, sloppy, and just doesn't taste good. I'm going to give up on stopping here despite everything else being fine. I hope they read this review and give more support and training to the people making the food. I don't know how to cook and I could do better! Bro how do you screw up a BLT that bad? Can you even make ice correctly? XD read more

The food is consistently excellent. The double Ranch burger with cheese is divine. If you love crispy light airy crinkle fries, this is the place! The staff is friendly and helpful. I was lost, left my phone at home, and they helped me find my destination. Real nice! They have plenty of parking. Seating inside and lots of tables outside also, some under cover for rain. Did I mention they charbroil? It smells wonderful in the air. I'm going to try the onion rings and a shake next time. I hear they're the best. read more

It's been many years since my original review, and I decided on a whim to revisit this when in the neighborhood. Wow... my review was written when lots of newer places were going up, but the one thing I didn't account for was that, some time between then and now, was the Ranch *also* improving over time. The food, which was never the problem, remains a solid choice for good burgers and the fixings at a darn reasonable price. The facilities have been improved and aren't dingy anymore. The service is still hit or miss at times, but nothing like the hit or miss swings it was before. The vibe there is much improved as far as overall workplace culture seems to be. I'm harsh in my reviews, but I'm also complimentary where people are doing above and beyond. I'm not ashamed to admit this place has proved my previous review as obsolete. I hope they continue on this trend, as it's nice to see a business turn things around and surprise me in a good way. read more

Very solid burger joint in downtown Bothell. You really can't go wrong ordering anything. The short wait is completely worth the fact that everything is cooked fresh. I've been coming here for years and I don't plan to stop. Make sure you ask for any dipping sauce you want for your fries. I've left with a to-go order before without even ketchup. Give them a visit for a good burger! read more

Ranch Drive-In - Bacon Ranch Burger, large fries! - Burgers Near Me - Bothell, Washington

I love the Ranch Drive-In. It's a little slice of tradition in a town that's rapidly getting bigger and in danger of losing it's down-home charm. The prices are a little high, but the burgers are really quite good, in my opinion, as are the milkshakes, sundaes, and just about everything else I've ever had there. Be patient, sometimes the teenagers working there take a little longer than it should, but it will be worth it in the end. read more

A truly disappointing experience. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger and this is what the meat looked like. I took one bite and that was all I could get through. It was also missing the cheese, the lettuce was super soggy and the bacon was small broken pieces. read more

Ranch Drive-In - Gross meat from a bacon cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Bothell, Washington

I love the Ranch Drive-in! I have eaten here since I was a kid and have heard stories about when my dad ate here in high school. It does not disappoint. I want to give it five stars based on history alone, but while their shakes and burgers are a solid five their fries are a three at best. They will make your burger to order. My four year-old ate her whole burger and fries and wanted more. In a world of chain restaurants the Ranch is a nice change of pace. Who knows, you may love their fries. read more

Ranch Drive-In - Ranch burger with cheese and fries. - Burgers Near Me - Bothell, Washington

Been coming here since I was a kid in the '60's, when my dad would treat me after golf at Brookside GC or Wayne GC. Resumed in the 1980's when I bought a property in Kenmore. Never been disappointed! Stopped last night after dropping my better half at a meeting, first time in years, as I've moved away. Double Bacon Ranch burger (with everything) & fries were great! Satisfyingly sloppy, but not to the point of being unmanageable. Unlike others, I love crinkle fries. Get the grandma's recipe tartar sauce-well worth it! I didn't get a shake this time, but I remember they were good. Kind of awkward parking access with the odd traffic pattern and road closures, but didn't stop a constant stream of customers and take-out. Tables alongside for dining al fresco. Indoor seating as well. read more

Quick service food was really good cute place too got a coffee milkshake and it was amazing

I am disappointed that they use styrofoam cups. My husband really wanted a burger, and he said it was "alright", but since I'm a vegan and my daughter wasn't thrilled with her fries, I can't see our family returning. Being that I *am* a vegan, take my experience with a grain of salt. I also feel as though there are people outside this business, which indicates it's well-loved by others. read more

Love this no nonsense cozy family friendly local burger place. Ordered ranch burger and fries. Very good and very affordable compare to national chain resto. What surprised me is the toilet is sparkling clean. The place is old but clean! It triggers me to write this review. Usually, I seldom write reviews. Maybe they just hire a good manager. This is for my 1st visit 3/30/2023. Wish they have more places like this on the East side of Seattle. Will definitely come back when I am in the area. read more

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Burgers tasted okayish! The price point is good and affordable. Fries and chocolate milkshake were tasty!! Might visit again for a quick grab and go! read more

Just not that good tasting. Bun was extremely soggy, which was the worst part. Fries are crinkle cut and bland. Onion rings were pretty good though, but even those had too much batter for my taste. $40 for two burgers, fries, onion rings and a milkshake. Service was pleasant but didn't make up for mediocre flavor. read more

My husband and I love coming here for a good solid burger. I get the Bacon Cheeseburger and my husband gets the Double Bacon Burger for the perfect meat to bun ratio for each of us. You do have to walk up to order and wait outside, there's parking though. The staff is very friendly. read more

Ranch Drive-In - Bacon cheese burger - Burgers Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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Hmm! I really want to like this place due to the great location and the ease of a "drive-in". However, after a few tries, it's not a place of my choice. First of all, the prices are kind of high for what this is, which is a fast food place. The food is greasy!!! It's not bad, per se, but not that good either. And the wait is always quiet long. It's not a very efficient place. read more

Not too shabby. I came here, in need of sustenance after day-drinking/celebrating St. Patty's nearby and this was a cheap eatery, walking distance to where I was in downtown Bothell. Ranch Drive-In is a classic burger eatery that looks as if it's been around long before Bothell's multi-family housing units just across the street from Ranch Drive-In now were built. I'm a sucker for anything old school, AND, I really needed a burger to tide me over before more celebrations, so came here for a late lunch. I ordered a Double Burger and added cheese (+35 cents), and it didn't take too long for my order to be ready. The patties each were 1/4lb., so the 1/2lb. burger was hefty! And with the large size - the burger was suppper messy. With the shredded iceberg lettuce, ketchup and mayo, sandwiched between flimsy buns, the whole thing nearly fell apart. Despite the crumbling of a burger tower I had - it was not bad. It was certainly what a drunk fool needed; yet, I wouldn't come back, specifically for this burger. It tasted like a typical burger, with all the mess. However, if you're in need of some cheap, drunk food and are in Bothell - this'll do the trick. read more

Ranch Drive-In - Double Cheese Burger - Burgers Near Me - Bothell, Washington

I occasionally eat at Ranch burger place, and have had a good experience with their burgers each time. But eating here this last time was disappointing, I could not believe how thin my burger patty was, did they change the burgers they use...? it was shocking that they use so small of a meat patty, it is very pricey for what you get. I don't think I will be going back anytime soon for another expensive tiny burger experience! read more

I had to make the drive from Seattle to taste it for myself and I was not let down! From the walk-up window I placed my order for a double Ranch with cheese and hung out in that warm summer sun feeling good. My order came up and i noticed there was some weight to that bag lol. Back in my car, all I could smell was the new burger that I've never tasted before. I got home, pulled that burger out in front of the tv and wow! This burger is solid! This is No fast food burger, its no fufu burger, it's a country burger you can only get at the Ranch! This is it, I don't need no other burger in my life. Ranch Burgers for Life! read more

Pretty standard for a burger place! Weather was nice so we ordered from the window outside to eat at some of the tables outside. I tried a hamburger with onions and onion rings on the side. The burger was pretty small for the price - almost like a fast food chain size and the onion rings were something that you could find at the grocery store. Service was quick and food came out quickly. read more

I live not too far from this establishment food is good but salt shaker cap was loose so very salty fries but milkshake was good and so was burger staff was cool and nice it's a cool little building definitely a vibe eat here or else‍ read more

Feeding 4 adults and 1 hungry 11 year old boy for less than $55 is a small miracle nowadays (unless you're eating crappy fast food.) All 5 of us REALLY enjoyed our dinner tonight. As a matter of fact, I'm writing this review in their parking lot at the moment. I got the Bacon Double Ranch and Onion rings and it was great. My girlfriend ordered the BLT and a coffee, loved it & the other 3 all got cheeseburgers (one with bacon I believe) and every one of them plowed down with a smile. Very good service! If ever in the area we'll stop in again. read more

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Finally got to try this place after driving by it a few times. I got there and ordered at 11:30. Be sure to know this isn't a 'fast food' place. Took about 15 minutes which was fine. This was before lunch rush so plan accordingly. The Ranch Burger was good and pretty large. The fries were hot but not crispy and kind of greasy. I'd go again but just get the burger as it was good and a meal in itself. Wouldn't get the fries again. Plus, I asked for fry sauce. Charged .69 cents for it. Think this is the trend to nickel and dime. After ordering a burger, fries and a pop which wasn't meal priced it was a surprise to see the charge. Regardless it was a pretty good experience. read more

Been eating at The Ranch since the mid 80's....but tonight was my last visit. burgers were very undercooked so they remade them. Better....still not great. Burned and crunchy around the edges, undone in the middle. Out of our 3 burgers, maybe one was eaten. The staff was friendly but $38 for inedible burgers and a large fry is a bit much. Really disappointing. read more

I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and it had a lot of cartilage. I had to remove the middle of the chicken patty. Cooks need to inspect the chicken patties before putting them on the grill. I'm not sure if I'm coming back again. Heads up about the grilled chicken sandwiches. read more

The Ranch Drive In has been in business for about 65 years. It's been passed on in the family for several generations. When I lived and worked in Bothell, most of my lunches came from there. Their Ranch Burger is top notch. They also have a steak burger. After being away for almost 20 years, I visited the area. When I saw the Ranch was still in business, I had to stop for lunch. The food tasted EXACTLY the way I remembered it. The menu hasn't changed much, if at all. When you have a winner, why change? I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BUSINESS. read more

Really good burgers and fries. On the pricier side but they're a local mom and pop shop so prices go up as they pay their employees and for the ingredients. I would def eat here again. read more

Ranch Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Bothell, Washington

Some of the worst shrimp I've ever had! The onion rings were burnt and had absolutely no "onion" to them. Dehydrated onion inside of hard batter. On a brighter note, the burger was wonderful. However, paying $10 for a couple of greasy shrimp is a rip off! The tartar sauce tastes like mayo mixed with sour cream. I would only come back for the burger... and maybe try a milkshake. read more

First time here and was not disappointed. Cute little fast food joint. Has small seating are inside, tables outside and take-out window. The teens running the joint are fast and friendly. Limited menu because burgers are done right. What more do you need? Do have a vegetarian and seafood options. Ice cream cones and shakes. Had double bacon ranch. Added cheese and onions. Was way bigger the. I though and should have went with single. At least 5 strips of bacon. Side of fries and onion rings. Both were great but my favorite was panko onion rings. All of it was hot and fresh. Recommend for anyone who likes and out of the box fast food place. read more

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Ranch burger is pretty great, but basic. There's no 'pop' of excitement on the menu but everything tastes good and leaves you satisfied. The only thing I actually hate about Ranch Drive-In is their fries. They are basic crinkle fries that come from frozen. It'd be way better if they were fresh cut or at the very least, if they had fry options for frozen ones like curly fries or tater tots. The crinkle fries aren't that great and always seem dry inside. The burger sauce is pretty good, heavy on the pickle. The burger patty itself could be a bit better. It's so thin that I've had it a couple times with a dry texture to it instead of juiciness you'd expect. I do highly recommend the crispy chicken sandwich, add onions. It's pretty darn tasty. The onion rings are good, but not battered, and also from frozen. They go well with the tartar sauce. What they do well here are the shakes. We've probably had every flavor they have and they are all good. Highly recommend the butterscotch or the caramel, but the fruity ones aren't to be left out! The only time I can tolerate the crinkle fries is when they are dipped in the milkshake, probably rehydrates them and makes them okay to eat. Go during off hours, aka not lunch or dinner, otherwise you'll be waiting a while for food. We've had them mess up a couple times and give other people our orders but they've always been helpful and sorry when we need the stuff replaced. I do miss when the place was staffed by the high school kids. It just seemed like better service if that's not too crazy to believe. Adults working a burger joint seem to dislike their job and not want to follow the rules: wearing masks properly, changing gloves when switching tasks or touching money. read more

My wife is out of town so I walked to Ranch Drive-In tonight with my dog. I ordered the Double Ranch Burger (two generous patties and I added onions and cheese), and I also ordered the fries. I got home and dove in! The burger was good, although not life changing, and the same goes for the fries. I will definitely go back here, but I will go to another place if I am looking for a truly memorable burger. read more

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Good food. Quick wait times. Friendly staff. Been going here for 15+ years, it never gets old!