The Ranch is finding its stride! The past two visits have been outstanding! Steak tartare excellent! Have had the chimichurri steak accompaniment on the bone in NY and Filet, very good flavor. The wine list is nice, with some reasonable priced good wines. read more

Went tonight for my son's birthday. James was our server, he was exceptional! We were welcomed and sat promptly. We loved the decor. We ordered the bread and pork belly for our apps. Very yummy! The ribeye was a little thin but cooked perfect. Tiramisu at the end was made with precise. All the flavors were perfect. Will definitely come again. Also we were a party of 8. Thank u James for the great service and taking time to take some pics for us. read more

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Me and my husband came to The Ranch for the first time tonight and we were both very impressed! The food was amazing, the drinks were strong, and our server, Michael, was awesome. Do not miss the steaks of course, but also, the tomahawk pork chop is not to be missed. The pistachio cake though.. my god. So airy and buttery. I'll definitely be back. read more

Honestly food is alright. Really underwhelming for the looks of the place to be honest. Also we were expecting to pay quite a bit but for the amount of food it wasn't adding up. Crème Brûlée was good tho. Service was standard. Would maybe go again. read more

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Do not come here!!! Hostess and bartender and tons of servers just standing around. So it is not like they were understaffed. I with the rest of my group were told we can only serve you drinks and bread! lol. Just go to the Vintage Press it is a few blocks away! The owner here would never say this to any client. The ambiance looks like Texas Roadhouse. read more

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I had the seared ahi very good!! Not very filling but very flavorful. Also think it was over priced. However service was great and very friendly & attentive! Ambiance would be as expected for a steak house very dim and full of cowhide which I love!!! read more

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The service was excellent and the food was delicious. We enjoyed our evening. I had leftoves and the server offered to box them up, which was appreciated. We also ordered dessert to go. I was surprised to have an added $12charge for to go service. Had I not been able to finish dessert, would they have charged me to take it home? We weren't given a bag or utensils, this is something that we've never experienced, as we often order our dessert to take with us to enjoy later. read more

I was a little worried because I saw the Yelp reviews.... went anyway & it was great. Me and my husband enjoyed ourselves. The atmosphere is nice. You can dress up or dress down and feel comfortable either way. There is a "bar" area where you can see them cook or a "cold box" area that is normal restaurant seating. The Teres major 10 oz. and Filet mignon tips pasta were both good. The chile relleno was excellent. ALL the servers were very kind. Our server Micheal was excellent. He had perfect timing. He magically appeared when we had questions or needed anything. We will definitely be back. Good time. read more

My fiancé took me here for my birthday dinner and all I can say was that it was great. The service was fantastic and our waiter Miguel was awesome. Food came out in a timely manner and we didn't feel rushed. For starters I had the rodeo queen which is now my ultimate favorite and my fiancé had the smoked old fashioned. For our appetizer we had the mozzarella prosciutto croquettes which was so good! For our main entree we had medium rare bone in New York steaks which were well seasoned sadly we forgot to order the steak enhancements but nevertheless the steaks were still delicious. For our sides we chose the smoked bacon Mac & cheese which was very good and the most creamy mashed potatoes I've very had. Sadly I was a bit disappointed with the broccolini the flavor was there loved the spicy sauce that was with it but I feel that it was blanched too quickly then sautéed the texture was really hard to chew my mouth felt like it had a workout. Then finally dessert! We had the pistachio layered cake and the tiramisu and both were to died for! The pistachio cake was so good I'm definitely going to daydream about it for a while! Overall 9.8/10 the vibe was very ranch like with a twist of class. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes steaks. read more

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So I came to The Ranch feeling very excited! I decided to try this place because I kept seeing it all over their social media. I went in without any expectations. Cons: Do not get the bread unless you want to pay. They kinda make it seem free but word it in a way that can be taken "free" but if you listen really closely the waiter will state "would you like me to add bread to get you started?" Their menu lists sourdough and focaccia at $7 each, but we only received sourdough. I feel like we shouldn't have been charged full price for something that wasn't accurate to the menu description. The restaurant serves a la carte, so you pay separately for your meat and sides. I don't mind that, but if a ribeye is $70, I expect it to be the best cut of meat I ever tasted! It makes me question what makes their meat worth the higher price. They also didn't have house-made ranch...ONLY Hidden Valley which is odd for a high-end steakhouse. The service was slow as well. At this price point, I expect both quality and timely service. For four people, the total came to $407. At $407, the food should be exceptional, and I shouldn't have to wait 15 minutes to receive it after the rest of my table has already been served Pros: The lasagna was delicious. We enjoyed the drinks. The waiter was great! Very clean establishment! read more

As far as resturants go this one is by far one of the better ones in Visalia. I dont see why they had so many bad reviews. The service although not top notch was decent. Our waitress checked in on us multiple times. We could see her going back into the kitchen to see if our food was ready yet and the food itself was very good. The ambiance was nice, very private and easy to hear when speaking to each other, we actually had to hush ourselves down so that other tables couldn't hear our conversations. read more

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Amazing meal! Did not have reservation. Thought we could just go to the bar, but need reservation for that area as well. They accommodated us at smaller table. Had the sirloin tips with pasta which were excellent. Extensive menu.Very good service. Highly recommend. read more

If you feel the need to go to Texas Road House to fill your gut on cooked red meat, and all the rolls you can eat, god bless you--I get it. If you want to dine in the atmosphere that rates up there globally, check this place out. read more

Nothing like it in central California. The ambiance, staff, meal and cocktails are all top notch.

Fabulous restaurant... well done. Service was great and the food incredibly good. We very much enjoyed the experience. My only suggestion/humble request is to add a french onion soup to the menu. read more

I travel alone for work and today I was told this place has good food so I wanted to try it out as I was craving steak. One of the servers came up to me and asked what I ordered because she never had seen anyone eat here alone. My actual server overheard this and offered (jokingly) to sit with me. I wanted to die. That triggered my anxiety to say the least, especially when she came back around and asked me if I ordered my food to go. I should have just said yes. It's my fault for showing up solo to a nice place and I won't do that ever again. The steak was ok. The mash potatoes were basic at best and the broccolini was cold and too salty to eat. read more

Ribeye with Bone marrow butter was incredibly tender and full of flavor. Pleasantly surprised.

As a Visalia native, I eagerly watched the transformation of Glick's into The Ranch. The exterior, with the twinkle lights adorning olive trees and a vintage truck, feels like you are heading into an elegant farm space on the outskirts of town. Inside the upscale rustic decor felt warm and comfortable - very different from the deli that was there in my childhood. The service was excellent - friendly, professional staff that answered questions and offered selections. I was looking forward to ordering a steak - and there were several options, however, the daily special menu almost deterred me from my original plan, as they offered a great variety guaranteed to satisfy. The tapas menu offered wonderful pairings for the steaks - we ordered the broccolini which came out with a delicious chili sauce. The drink menu was very create and the wine options were extensive. From start to finish, the experience felt very upscale. I'm looking forward to going back. read more

We have dined at the Ranch on several occasions and it has always been a great experience. The food is simply fabulous. Thus far we have tried and loved the filet, rib eye, sea bass, shrimp and pasta as main dishes, the chili relleno as an appetizer, and the beet salad, broccolini and potatoes as sides. All were superb. The desserts are excellent as well. The owner James always has a smile on his face as he visits customers' tables, and his staff are friendly, cheerful, and accommodating (special shout out to Katie and Dakota!). Every time our meal is over we look forward to our next visit. Extremely impressed! read more

We were looking forward to trying this new place out. it was moderately busy when we arrived. Caesar salad was delicious along with the strip. The staff is very accommodating which is refreshing these days. We look forward to coming back! read more

Reservation for 6pm and we were seated immediately. Then forgotten I think? At 6:30 we had to ask an employee walking by if we could order drinks. He took our drink order, then our waiter came and took over later on. Food was good. Pistachio cake is a must! read more

We came here expecting a fine dining experience, but unfortunately, the restaurant missed the mark. The NY steak lacked flavor and was far from memorable. Cocktails were inconsistent and took an unreasonably long time to arrive, which really disrupted the flow of the evening. For a large party, we had a dedicated server, but "dedicated" is a stretch--the server frequently disappeared and seemed disengaged. At this price point and with the ambiance they advertise, we expected attentive service and exceptional food. Instead, we left feeling disappointed and questioning the value. If you're looking for a true fine dining experience, this isn't it. read more

2/5 The restaurant is absolutely beautiful -- stunning design and great ambiance -- but the experience didn't quite land for our group of eight. The lighting was so dim we had to use our phones to read the menu, and the service was very slow. One person in our group actually received her steak over an hour after the rest of us finished, though our server was kind and kept apologizing. The food was mixed. The pork belly portion was surprisingly small for the price, the sirloin came out tough and lacking seasoning, and the asparagus side was just a few pieces. Cocktails were okay but nothing memorable. The seafood special I had was the standout delicious, but a small portion and no sides for around $65. One thing to keep in mind: there's only one single-stall restroom, so expect a wait during busy hours. Overall, beautiful space and friendly staff, but the pacing and portion sizes need some fine-tuning. read more

First off...the waitress was great. No complaints. The food was a complete disaster. Came out slow and some didn't come out at all. The steak was almost impossible to chew. Boot leather at best. I will definitely not be back. $176 wasted. Advice: Spend more money on quality beef and not so much on decor. read more

The food was overall good. The service on the other hand wasn't the greatest. It took our server 5-10 minutes to come to our table when we were first seated. We ordered bread and thought it was just taking a while which was fine but once we saw the table next to us get their bread we knew it wasn't coming. Our plates came out first and we had to wait for our sides. After we finished eating it took our waitress 10-15 minutes to come to our table. We had asked for a box and the check she was quick to bring the check to the table but we never got our box. The table next to us asked their waitress and she instantly got it for them. We had to get up and go ask someone for a box because we sat waiting for 15 minutes. We watched our waitress serve a table that was sat instantly and provided their drinks, bread, and an appetizer within the first 10 minutes of being seated. read more

I was very disappointed in my menu, we where a group of 10 ppl so yes I knew gratuity would automatically be added. I had ordered the waygu top sirloin no mix drinks only water. My steak wasn't that great, and only served a little pieces of steak 4 slices. Pretty much the menu is a la cart so everything is separately. I paid $90 just for me. Not worth it at all. I could have gone to a better steak house and spent less for quality meat and better food. Our server wasn't great too but they know with a large party they getting their tip regardless. We should have just gone to Texas Roadhouse instead. I rather had went to Cheyennes in kingsburg way well worth it best steaks close by if you haven't gone you definitely need to try you will not be disappointed. read more

The Ranch - Shows picture of my plate with only 4 slices of steak and one of those slices was all fat. - Lounges Near Me - Visalia, California

My husband and I had the best tomahawk pork dinner last night. The seasoning was spot on and cooked to perfection.. Sat out in the patio with the beautiful sunset and lighting on the trees. The owner even came out to chat for a moment all the staff was delightful. What a great experience. read more

An absolute wonderful visit. I'm not from the area and was recommended to visit the restaurant. Aislin was the best! So friendly and inviting! I was unsure if they would be able to have a table ready for me and my colleague but Aislin was able to provide a table within seconds. Huge thanks to her! The food was pretty good but the drinks were great!!! Will be coming back! read more

Excellent dinner either great service.. We had Caesar salad fillet and veggies Everything tasted amazing

We went to an early dinner here and had a great time! We started with the sourdough bread, calamari, and burrata appetizer, which were all delicious. Most of us ordered cocktails which were good, I was sad that a cocktail I'd been exited to try wasn't on the menu anymore. For dinner, I ordered the tartare and a grilled Caesar salad which were both phenomenal. Our server, Dakota, was attentive and kind. We loved her! The ambiance was well decorated and cozy. The only part of the night that was a bummer was that we brought in an outside dessert (birthday cake) and we knew there was a $5 outside dessert fee, which we were fine with since we'd be using their dishes. It turned out to be $5 each (so $30) just for them store it and bring it out with our candles in it, they offered to slice it but we said we'd do that. Had we known it would've been $30 we probably would've let them slice it and used their candles. Not a deal breaker but definitely something to keep in mind if you plan on bringing a birthday cake! Overall we had an amazing experience and I'm excited to go back for a date night. read more

Such a great place and food was delicious 10/10. Loved it so much. Definitely Recommend!

We had a reservation at 7:30 PM. We did not get our food until 9:45 PM.!! We ordered a couple of drinks asked for beers and all beer taps (CO2) were out!! Place just opened and they were out of Just about everything we ordered!! Ordered salads and they were out of dressing!! Asked for steak sauce they were out!! We finally got our food after 2hours and it was luke warm!! We will NOT be going back! Totally disappointing in food and service!!!!! read more

Although the service was amazing, thank you James and Mallory! The steak was cold after waiting for a while for our food as well as the asparagus. The sourdough bread and butter was actually the highlight as well as the actual restaurant itself We will be back after some bugs have been worked out Thank you! read more

The restaurant is absolutely beautiful. The service is great and the food was amazing.

First off I wanna say I am somewhat of a restaurant connoisseur and I only go to family owned businesses. I love their choice of ambience very comfortable. Definitely something new to Visalia.. The food has amazing flavor, creative New, California culinary dishes along with old-fashioned flair very tasty. I'm kind of a big guy so I could use a little more portion but highly recommend giving the food to try as far as service. Greeted by amazing friendly staff at the front wonderful smiles. Listen to my needs the service staff was excellent at covering menu items and answering questions about dishes that they were serving I understand the menu may change quite regularly so it might always seem like something new, at this point in time five stars highly recommended. read more

This is a special restaurant. Having read some of the mixed reviews, I wasn't sure what to expect. I was looking for a good steak and a nice wine list. At The Ranch, I wasn't disappointed. I sat at the bar, which was finished this evening for its first opening. I could smell the scent of fresh varnish as I sat alone at a long marble bar attended by two enthusiastic employees, Cameron, my server, and Katie, my bartender. I ordered the 10 oz. steak and the brussels sprout side, which were both excellent. I also enjoyed a glass of Sandhi Chardonnay and Banshee Pinot Noir. I appreciated the restaurant's by-the-glass options that are different from what I find listed at other similar establishments. The restaurant was packed and very lively. The owner, James, came out to say hello and share his story about the business, which I learned opened within the last 9 months. They roast their own coffee beans for a variety of after dinner selections. Truly, an impressive effort by a local restaurant to offer a unique and elevated dining experience. I was here on business travel and intend to visit again. Highly recommended. read more

A New Approach for Visalia First time dining here-- it has been open for a few months. Located just off downtown, the building was (forever) a well-known. family-owned meat market. That establishment, at least in the later years, included luncheon items -- sandwiches and such. If memory serves, some years ago new owners attempted to make it a fully fledged barbecue restaurant, but that didn't last long. The current owners (who also operate at least one very successful Visalia restaurant) have completely changed the look and feel of the place: a very tasteful planting of olive trees along the street, significantly expanded parking, and complete remodeling of the structure have done wonders. Inside, at least in the large front dining area, the atmosphere is calm and generally pleasant. Some people might be put off by the animal heads and skulls (hunting-trophy style) along the walls. There are enough two-, four-, and eight-top tables to accommodate quite a few people. This does not include the two dining areas slightly further back, one with a view of the bar and the kitchen (diners can marvel at the Argentinian- and Brazilian-style meat preparation), and another, somewhat private room that holds maybe 15 or 20 people. All in all, the atmosphere is very pleasant. I was slightly put off when we were greeted and shown to our table; the young gentlemen who led us there was, apparently, chewing gum. I know that I'm old-fashioned, but this does not cut it for a fine restaurant. Not even for a diner, for that matter. The menu is very large and quite varied. There is quite a good selection of steaks, with a variety of other dishes, including seafood and pasta. There's an enormous appetizer/tapas page, in lieu of sides for any of the meals. I did not look at the wine list, but chose a glass of a nice Zinfandel to accompany my meal. We were offered, and accepted, a starter of grilled sourdough with butter. Grilled bread is grilled bread - it was good, but nothing to shout about. The butter served with it was a bit on the sweet side; each of us would like to have seen maybe a dipping oil with some herbs, or even herbed butter. Still, it was very good. The two of us had tagliatele with steak tips and a teres major dinner; both were absolutely excellent. Our shared side was cauliflower with pork belly-- almost too tasty, we regretted leaving a few bits of cauliflower. All servings were very generous, and we took almost half of the entrees home. If I must offer some criticisms - other than the presence of the chewing gum noted above -- I note first that, early in our visit, the overhead music was a bit loud; later in the meal, it seemed to have calmed down a bit and was very nice. The other small "minus" was the fact that the service was fairly slow. We were not in a hurry, and it's a good thing. From the time we ordered to the time that we received our meals ran about 45 minutes. This is the sort of thing that works very well in some cases--if there's a small appetizer, cocktails, etc. We had neither of those options. And our glasses of wine arrived perhaps five minutes after our entrées. Very curious. I will be happy to chalk that up to some slight miscommunication, but it's a little tough to explain because the place was perhaps only half fall at the time. Still, I understand that issues can and do arise. The small negatives aside (the service lapses and gum-chewing are what kept me from giving five stars), this was a highly enjoyable meal in a very pleasant atmosphere. We will definitely be going back. read more

We were excited to eat here for the first time and splurge and enjoy a night out.. it was good at first we got the fried potatoes and calamari as our sides, calamari was alright, could've been frozen breaded calamari by the taste. We then waited an hour and a half for our food because they ended up giving our food to the wrong table and not realizing until 30 minutes later. They then gave their original food to them and told them not to worry about it. They won't charge him for the extra food then they came up to our table and told us it's gonna be a couple more minutes. Really waited another 30 minutes just to get our food actually delivered to our table. They didn't comp anything on our meal give us any free dessert a free meal anything at all it was a win-win and the other people situation because they got a free dinner and their original meal and it was a loose loose for us because we waited an hour and a half for our food and got absolutely nothing in return to make us feel better about the situation. I feel like the waiter just ignored that we were upset about the weight and after setting our plate down for seven minutes, asked us if we wanted boxes. Felt rushed after having to wait an hour and a half for our food. SEVEN minutes our plates were on our table when he came up and asked "did we need boxes tonight seems like we're slowing down?" .... Ruined our experience and wouldn't recommend to anyone who wants a smooth nice dining experience. read more

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Micheal was an amazing server! He was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and made great recommendations. Even though the food took a little longer than expected, Micheal consistently checked on us, kept us updated, and made sure we were comfortable the whole time. His attentiveness and great attitude truly made the experience perfect. Outstanding service! read more

It was a thrill to go back to a little bit of history from glicks meat market to a sandwich shop and know The Ranch Restaurant. Walking into the Ranch felt like coming home the hospitality,the atmosphere, the food that all together made my Valentin day that much more memorable. From the chef to the waiters to the bar tenders thank you all for the amazing service. read more