Ok so first off, the 5 stars is for value! I came in on a Wednesday and they had fried chicken buffet for $7.99 in 2026. Unheard of... the chicken was fresh and fantastic. The sides were meh but that was ok. The salad bar was also good. Best value I've found anywhere in the last few years, worth a visit. Menu and prices adjust depending upon the day of the week and what's being served! read more

The last few times we have been there, it`s been totally horrible. Chicken way overdone to the point it was a very dark brown (some spots were black) and very dry inside and the chicken meat was even brown. Went on a Tuesday the flour shells were overdone. You couldn`t fold them and they were crunchy. Only had 5 corn shells. Enchiladas aren`t even rolled they are layered with the flour shells on bottom then the sauce and cheese on top (which was just around the edges and all dried out) No green bean casserole (which only had burnt around edge of pan). Mashed potatoes what little there was, was forming a crust on the top. We were there for over an hour and a half and no new chicken, enchiladas, green bean casserole, potatoes, corn shells or flour shells were brought out. Friday night`s buffet the fish was way over done (battered, breaded and baked). Chicken what little bit was there burnt up (Ryan was more worried about his catering that he had than the customers in the restaurant getting food). Someone ordered onion rings and they came to their table almost black they were burnt up so much. Needless to say we will NOT be going back for quite a while. It doesn`t even deserve a one star. Certain things have been taken off the menu that should have been kept on there. read more

I've been to my fair share of buffets and this was by far the worst one I've ever had. The selection of food was sparse and all of it was low quality flavourless mush. The potato soup was like chunky water. The macaroni noodles in the mac n' cheese were overcooked, same with the noodles in the beef and noodles. The vegetables tasted canned and soggy. The mashed potatoes were lumpy. The salad bar had very little toppings to choose from. The dessert was disappointing too; a very dry chocolate cake with not much flavour, topped with whipped cream. The cake crumbled as soon as my fork touched it and stuck to the roof of my mouth. Oh, and speaking of cutlery...my fiancés butter knife had a big splotch of old crusted food on it. Overall, the buffet at Ryan's Restaurant was not good and I would only recommend it to someone whose standards couldn't possibly get any lower. I would go as far to say that this buffet was worse than the Golden Corral buffet, which says a lot, because Golden Corral is bottom of the barrel food in terms of quality. The only decent thing about the buffet was the fried chicken, which still had no flavour but at least it was cooked well. read more

Always delicious food the croutons here are literally the best croutons I've ever had in my life They are a little rude over the phone sometimes read more

Stopped in Ryan's this week for an early breakfast. We have not been indoor dining much since Covid has still changed many plans. First thing we noticed driving in was the parking lot has been recently blacktopped and believe me, that alone made a difference. With the weather in NW Ohio tending to be seasonal and since hubs uses a cane, it is a much appreciated update. Not too much updated inside Ryan's but while seated the inside seemed cleaner and a bit fresher. We had our favorites of bacon and cheese omelettes, home fries and rye toast. Coffee and iced tea were the drinks. Our waitress, Anna was attentive, efficient and friendly. One thing about Ryan's is their waitstaff always is great. The omelettes were very well made and tasted as good as any we've had. Tasty home fries and hot coffee. You could say we were very glad we've started to venture out more and will be back soon. read more

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The service was bad we had to wait like 20 mins to get our order taken even when the place wasn't even packed it had like 3-4 tables and then the wait for the food was longer just to get flimsy pancakes that aren't even done right I could still taste the butter in the pancakes and pretty bad service, we didn't get asked for refills or anything and they still expected us to tip 20% of the bill!? That's outrageous. Terrible experience in my end I would not come back. read more

Ryan's Restaurant & Catering - Pancakes are flimsy and uncooked I can still taste the batter in it and the service was bad - American Near Me - Wauseon, Ohio

Very disappointed in the chicken. It has been overdone for the last couple of months again. For awhile it was really good, now it's back to being over cooked, very dry and tough to eat. Disappointed in the fact that the pork chop dinner has been taken off the menu. That was one of my favorite things to order. Disappointed in the liver and onions were taken off the Thursday dinner buffet. The wings that are on the Thursday dinner buffet are usually cold and tough to eat. Also disappointed in the lettuce for the salad bar usually has a lot of brown on it. I hope things start to improve. read more

I can be a picky person, but today's breakfast experience was top notch. We chose this place because a Geocaching group likes to meet here. Then the pickups in the parking lot pointed to a local hangout (finest kind). Places available to sit immediately. Prompt greeting, menus and drinks. I order "The Usual" two eggs, bacon, hashbrowns and toast. DH had two pancakes. My breakfast was perfect. The hashbrowns were especially tasty. I think they were real potatoes, eggs done as ordered and the bacon wasn't paper thin. DH liked his pancakes. For breakfasts I think this place is underrated. read more

Always love going there! food is amazing staff is always great and friendly love the salad bar only place that seems to have one up and active! read more

We stopped in on a Saturday night for their Prime Rib Buffet. Food was fresh, delicious & hot. Serving staff were extremely friendly & helpful. We will be back! read more

Ryan's Restaurant & Catering - Prime Rib w/ Mashed potatoes & Gravy - American Near Me - Wauseon, Ohio

I have no idea what the food is like. On my way in the couple in front of we're in such a hurry to get in before us, they let the door slam in my face. They win! Went in and seated ourselves per the signage. The place is Dank, outdated and gross looking but hubby likes breakfast and there were a lot of cars in the lot. One waitress with a scowl on her face walked around us a few times and didn't acknowledge us. A perkier lady cleaned a table, another took the hungry couples order. I felt invisible. We left. read more

My wife went to use the bathroom at this restraunt we had taken her parents and brother and sister there to eat and there was an employee not sure on the name, she was a young girl real short blonde ish brown hair I did ask a employee what her name was after my wife came back and told me what had happened and said her name was lena? or Leva? They said it to fast so i may be miss pronouncing or spelling it wrong. something to that affect..my wife guessed she was maybe fourteen or fifteen-ish but she was definitely smoking weed in the bathroom my wife went to take our 5 yr old in there and couldn't because it was all smokey and smelt like weed only one bathroom for each gender there so my daughter had to use the men's bathroom we couldn't believe they allowed her to use the facility to do that. We will never go back there again we were disappointed that our 5 yr old daughter could not use the female facilities due to drug abuse by another child employed by this buisness happeneing there Worst part though the girl saw my wife's face as she opened the door and smelt it my wife had a very expressive face might i add and the girl laughed like it was funny and walked away like no biggie i do it all the time I have nothing against weed pot bud whatever ya call it now a days but children doing it in public places like - for example their employment lol with total disregard for the public and local and state laws or policy's for restraunts in ohio shows the lack of parental guidance and clearly disciplin lackinh moral guidance and character is clearly getting worse and worse. Sad kids are so emboldened now a days and missing the respect for themselves and others and buisnesses No offense but I will be letting everyone know not to take kids there to eat until I believe that has been handled and delt with. Another couple next to us said it happened to them as well except no kid. Same girl same crap. They had a child's photo hanging by the register i believe the owners kid maybe? But looks the same age as mine So I ask them how would you feel if your beautiful daughter had to use the men's facility at a place of buisness because employees are abusing drugs in the woman's facilities? I also reviewed it on Google. read more

Food was great! All you can eat crab legs were yummy!!!! Service was good too. Definately worth the drive!! No wait for a table!! read more

Ryan's Restaurant & Catering - All you can eat crablegs!! Yummy!!! No wait, food was great!! Service was good too - American Near Me - Wauseon, Ohio

Small restaurant on the main drag in Wauseon, Ohio. Seems like a locals hangout but the staff is friendly tj first time visitors. Food was great...home style and included chicken, fish and various side dishes. Nice place to bring your family to have dinner or lunch. read more

Ordered take out during the pandemic and it was.... I don't know, like right off a frozen food truck to my pallet? This is not good food people, the fact you think it is at these prices is a joke and you have never once left Fulton County read more

Love their food! Chicken noodle soup is awesome!! Seriously, can't go wrong with anything for breakfast, lunch or dinner options!

This place needs cleaned and updated. Going in there makes you feel as if you traveled back in time...but its still 2021 and nobody has cleaned since 1070. Food isn't bad, but I have the same options from much better places nearby. Sorry but better better. read more

We had a tragedy that hit some childhood friends and needed a meal delivered. Ryan stepped up and brought in extra help and put together and delivered a wonderful meal for this family. We so appreciate this gesture and please support this wonderful local establishment. read more

Very good buffet. Friday night has crab legs. Saturday night has prime rib. Fried chicken was good. Cherry or blueberry delight for dessert. Very friendly service. read more

Great home cooking with excellent service! How do you get any better than breasted chicken? Add Ryan's home made onion rings!!

My family and I stopped here on a road trip for breakfast, as it was the only place around that we could find that served breakfast (other than fast food). This place is sad :( and dark and cluttered. We got the $7.99 breakfast buffet to save time and we were in and out in 22 min. wth bathroom breaks, so it is fast. The food is just food, mostly out of a can or from frozen. The waffles literally snapped in half when bent. We will certainly never stop there again, but I did give 2 stars because, despite the drab, outdated dining area, I can't say it wasn't clean and our server was friendly. read more

Ryan's Restaurant & Catering - This is what you see when you walk in. Oh, there is a sign nailed to a support beam that reads "Please seat yourself". - American Near Me - Wauseon, Ohio

This was my first and my last time at Ryan's in Wauseon. Service was terrible; saw our waitress taking our order, bringing the food, presenting the bill. She screwed up our order, charged for peppers which I had asked if I could just switch the green peppers for jalapeños. I even asked if that would be an even swap, she told me that it would. I told her that I did not want potatoes in my omelette but then she never brought me the hash browns that came with my meal. When I asked her about the side of potatoes she shrugged her shoulders said oh I thought you didn't want any potatoes. She never asked if she could correct it somehow. One of our pancakes was burnt, you could actually smell that it was burned. Two times I had to ask a different waitress for more coffee. This second waitress was very nice. Overall a Terrible experience! I would caution anyone who is thinking of eating there, not to go! read more

The buffet was great for my entire family. However, before we sat down we acknowledged the fact that they closed at 8:30 so we asked if we could still order food or get the buffet and was told we could! So we sat down to eat and I ordered fried mushrooms and a BLT (pretty simple stuff right) yeah well I ordered right around 8:15 and I waited for my food. As time passed my entire family was finished eating and I still had no food. The waitress then came over to me and said unfortunately they didn't get my order in time so they weren't going to be able to fulfill my order. ACTUALLY THATS RIDICULOUS! My order was in before 8:30 so don't shit your grill down early! I then am told they are turning back on the grill at 8:45 to cook my food. So I wait patiently and then the waitress comes over again and said the fryer was turned off so your mushrooms won't be fulfilled because they would take 45 minutes. OKAY PEOPLE GET THIS SHIT TOGETHER!! Your telling me I ask for a manager and then the manager won't come speak to us only my waitress! That's bullshit too!! How about you not close your establishment down early for starters. Then to top it all off I get my food, the cook comes out and gives me a dirty look as he goes to the fountain drinks and the bacon on my BLT was barely warm and absolutely awful like it had been heated up in a microwave!! ALL OF THIS IS ABSOLUTE HORSESHIT!! NONE OF THIS SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED! Your lucky you even got two stars out of me! read more

Live nearby so i have tried going 5 times so far. Staff was okay but food was pretty bad and price also bad.

Great omelets and the tater tots were crispy! Great service and very friendly! I'll stop by next time I'm passing buy to try that buffet! Prices are really reasonable too. read more

I'm not sure why some people put this place down we go here twice a week during the summer and we've never had a problem. Service is great, the food is great and, the place is always been clean. I mean if you want more updated appeal then you should go to McDonalds which is only a few door down! Im just say-n if you want good food eat at Ryan's!! read more

Yeah, this joint needs a remodel asap. When you walk in you see the buffet which didn't look particularly appealing. The place has a definite odor of spoiled towel, and the carpeting needs deep cleaning. Surprisingly, we weren't grossed-out enough to leave, so we ordered. Service was very average, as was the food. I really wanted to like this place. Being generous by rating 3 stars. read more

wow. how dissappointing. Used to be good, very good but in the last 6 months.....I dont know. But the buffet is still the cheapest way to eat especially on Wed, That is the all-u-can-eat super cheap $6 chicken buffet. Other than that, go to Arbys. read more

I have read the negative reviews. Each person has their own opinion and mine is I love to come to Ryan's. Its a setting where most people see each other there more than once. The waitresss are kool. The people who set up the buffet are very nice and you know if you need help they will gladly help. This business is home to so many and any negative comments are not what the rest of us think. Love to go there. Will continue to go there and its quaint. This is small town and thank goodness it is. read more