Last night, after a long day, we had a great dinner at Wood Ranch in Cerritos. The food was absolutely delicious! I was once told that when the people serving your food are attentive and welcoming, the food tastes better and the beer is colder! I didn't have a beer, so I can't confirm whether it was colder, but I can definitely say that our waitress, Brittanie, was on point with everything. She was very knowledgeable and helpful with her recommendations. She explained that the grilled asparagus has more flavor than the steamed asparagus, and of course, you can never go wrong with the tri-tip! She even offered to make a fresh pot of coffee for some very tired people. When it came time for dessert, Brittanie told us that the butter cake is one of her favorites, but she also said you can't go wrong with the peach crisp topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I want to personally thank Brittanie for the amazing service she provided last night. Her never-ending smile lit up the room, and she made sure everything about our dinner was perfect. Thank you again, Brittanie, for helping make our dinner so enjoyable and delicious. Your outstanding service did not go unnoticed! read more

Amazing Food, and Good Service consistently. I come to Wood Ranch about once a month and every time we have a memorable experience! The vibes of restaurant are also lovely! This was the first time they forgot avocado in my Natalie's salad. To make up for it they acknowledged their mistake and gave me a nice little plate full! I get mistakes happen, and it's bound to happen in a fast paced environment. Overall I liked how our server was quick to turn this into a good customer service experience! read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - Natalie Salad with Salmon - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

I've known Wood Ranch is popular, but never really went until I lived close to one. Now I'm hooked! FOOD (4/5): Ask for their soft garlic butter rolls! Yum. $10 SHREDDED ONIONS: These are super thin and light, fried to perfection. I honestly wish they weren't so thin so I could get more of that onion flavor! Good none-the-less. $14 CRISPY BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER: LOVE THIS! It's so crispy and the buffalo & ranch sauce comes on the side so it stays crispy. My favorite appetizer here. $37 BABY BACK RIBS: obviously can't go wrong here. These are amazing. $26 ROASTED HALF CHICKEN: If you don't want red meat this is a great alternative. Love it! SERVICE (5/5): I always sit at the bar and service is always outstanding. 10/10. They have an amazing staff here. Overall I really like this spot, it's becoming one of my usuals. Still need to try the dessert here! read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - $26 ROASTED HALF CHICKEN: If you don't want red meat this is a great alternative. The Mac & Cheese here is one Of my favorite sides! - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

Even though this place is pretty well-known, I had never actually tried it until we stopped by for a casual dinner. We ordered a few different dishes and shared everything. The beef ribs were definitely my favorite--they were delicious! Everything else we tried was also satisfying, and we enjoyed the meal overall. I think this is a great spot to keep in mind when you're craving BBQ but don't want to wait too long. It's casual, convenient, and I can definitely see myself coming back whenever I'm in the mood for BBQ. read more

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Came here for lunch with our double date friends snd we like to go around to different restaurants. We came here as soon as they opened at 11:30 and they sure bring in an early crowd. It was good we got here early and had no issues get sat down right away. My wife snd hadn't been here for over eight years. Our first time doing lunch. Our server Crystal was very nice and she explained to me that the only difference between their lunch and dinner menu is the lunch special and dinner gets two side choices. I ordered the bbq combo and choice of the Tri tip and two beef ribs. My wife chose the Mediterranean Sea-bass. Everything came out in a timely manner. Crystal was great on keeping our glasses full. The food was very tender and flavorful. I got bbq sauce on the side just in case they put too much which I don't care for. My wife's fish was nice and moist. Tasted almost like a trout. Pretty reasonable prices, I'm wondering if prices for dinner remain the same or slightly different because of the slight difference. No time for dessert today as we usually do dessert elsewhere. I would come back for lunch again here at Wood Ranch Cerritos. read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - Current Lunch menu 08/25/2026 - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

I was recently at the town center for a movie. Hadn't ate yet and when I parked, I smelled the aroma of barbecue from across the parking lot. I had 30 minutes before my movie and my friend and I decided to take a chance. We saw so many people outside waiting but we checked with the hostess if we could find a seat at the bar, she allowed it and we found two empty seats. SHOUTOUTS to the staff behind the bar! They are ON IT! Not only were they on top of getting us in and out in 30 minutes but they were nice and with a full bar, we didn't feel rushed at all. Loved this! My friend ordered a cocktail and it was beautiful and the color was amazing. She said the taste was great. We were served 4 amazingly delicious hot bread rolls with butter and garlic. This was top tier! We shared a two meat plate of brisket and baby back ribs (pork) with fries and Mac n cheese. I'll say this the baby back ribs were the best thing on the plate. The brisket had no flavor. The Mac n cheese needs a heavy makeover. Please! The fries were great! All in all, I'd come back! I would highly recommend the baby back ribs! read more

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We came here with friends to relax and have good food and drinks. Our waitress was Alina, and Kai was a fantastic server. Wood Ranch serves complimentary Garlic butter bread that's warm and delicious. Our Ribs were some of the best we ever had, yes they were delicious. Anyone looking for a great Ribs restaurant this has to be your spot. I have been to several Rib restaurants that were supposed to be popular and good, to our disappointment they were not good. They have a full-service bar. Seating are available inside and out. I have to point out that Wood Ranch staff were helpful, and attentive from start to finish which I have not experience that the from most restaurants. Highly recommend WR. read more

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This review is strictly for the food. We catered for my works luncheon and the bbq was perfect. Super tender and tasty. My favorite was definitely the brisket. Super tasty, tender, and Smokey. The pork ribs were a good runner up for best tasting. They were tender and cooked to perfection. read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

We come here often. The place is always clean, spacious and food is consistently in taste and quality. Our server, Karina deserves recognition. The place was a little busy and her attitude never waivered. She is fun, friendly accommodating, and checked back often always with a smile and a kind word. She knows the menu and made recommendations which we gladly took with our ordering. The kitchen manager James was equally hospitable and a delight to speak with. The GM also stopped by and she was exceptionally pleasant and gracious. It's always a great experience to visit a restaurant and know that the management is so engaged with their customers and supportive of their staff. read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

The garlic butter rolls. The combo plates. The brisket. The tri-tip. Tip: take the garlic roll and poke a hole the the side. Stuff your brisket inside and make a little sandwich. It's so good. The zero-proof delightful beverages. The service was fast and friendly. The booths are large and cushy. Highly recommend!!! read more

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The customer service was really good!! Our waitress was really friendly and checked up on us frequently. The baked potato tasted really good. The sliders were okay imo, i felt like the bbq overpowered the tri tip a lottt. It tasted as if i was just eating bread smothered in bbq. Other than that it was a good spot, just wasn't too crazy about the food. read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - BBQ Tri Tip Sliders, Baked potato - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

My favorite thing to order is Natalie's Salad. However, everything is outstanding. From the cauliflower appetizer to the butter cake, everything is bomb!! Service is great. Ambiance is chill. It's always bustling and full of people. It's a great place to dine for a nice weekend dinner or a birthday. read more

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Veronica is the best. The food is good as always. This is actually my favorite place. I go here with Harold and Bobby. read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - My favorite bread - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

Happy out here was fantastic. My son wanted the rolls so we went on a Friday night. We like an early dinner so it was perfect. No waiting and got right I to the bar. Ordered a few house IPA's and we were off and running. Ordered lots of apps but the wings and ribs were our favorite. Plenty of flavor on all the food. The taquitos were crispy and I enjoyed them but wish there was more cheese in them. The slider was a bit overpriced in my opinion but crunchy and delicious either way. Spent a couple of hours there and honestly didn't want to leave. Go for Happy Hour ! read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - Wings, taquitos and chicken slider. Happy Hour Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

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We came here for lunch. We waited for about 5 minutes and got seated. It took a while to get our drink and to put in our orders. The waitress brought one of the drinks but it was a wrong one. It took 3 different waitresses to finally get a cup of ice and a few slices of lime to fix my own drink. The complimentary garlic bread was good. We ordered baby back ribs, brisket sliders, a few kids meals and an Asian salad. Overall, Their food was good but their service needs improvement. read more

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Wanted to like this place as it has been on my list for years. What a disappointment. Was hoping some quality like Houston's but not close. I got this ultimate sandwich which was inedible as presented. Looks good to the eye but just unable to eat without completely deconstructing. Nothing special when eaten. Discarded the bun. Was lukewarm at best. Fries were decent. Service was ok. Might try another location someday and something less complicated to eat. read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - Don't be fooled by the appearance. Not worth the price of admission! The ultimate samich is NOT! - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Great experience! The food runner Dane was friendly, professional, and made sure everything was delivered quickly and correctly. Everything arrived fresh. You can tell they really care about providing good service. We truly appreciated the wonderful service and attention to detail. My husband and I will definitely be coming back and would highly recommend. read more

This place was extremely busy for a Friday night dinner! The parking was a little rough, but we were able to find something closer by the restaurant and we were able to get seated within 15-20 minutes. Our server immediately came by bringing us the menus and the hot and fresh and oily garlic bread rolls that are to die for! We ordered our drinks and meals pretty quick. The strawberry lemonade was perfectly sweet and tangy; although I am not a huge fan of the sugar rim. The Spicy Delight mocktail was really good, but was not as "spicy" as I was hoping for, even with the large, raw jalapeno slice WITH seeds. The salad was very fresh and the vegetables were nice and crunchy; the tomatoes were perfectly juicy and plump. My boyfriend and I are huge black pepper fans so we added tons! I am always skeptical of ranch dressings but this one had good flavor. The burger you can tell was not frozen and fresh ground beef, cooked a nice medium so it was moist. The roasted broccoli was the star of the night! My boyfriend got pickles on the side so I can eat them. The tri-tip was cooked medium and completely covered in the tangy BBQ sauce so every bite was perfect. The mac & cheese was a *little* cold on the plate, but the sweet potatoes were HOT and so so so so SO delicious! The biggest disappointment was the grilled asparagus that was considered a premium side for an extra $8.95. I love asparagus and the roast was okay, could have been more roasted for my personal preference and for that price, I would rather skip it altogether and get the roasted broccoli. read more

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I don't have pictures of my food, but I always order the same 1-2 plates. I super love their crispy chicken Sandwich and their Carolina pulled pork with sides. I always have leftovers to take home along with their fresh bread that comes out when you arrive. We usually sit at the bar and get served pretty quickly. Karima and Evelyn are our go to servers and they remember us as "M & M" for May and Mike and our signature drinks ;) it's a chill place and the employees there look happy! read more

Brisket has gone down hill. Use to melt in your mouth. Have been going to WR since they opened. But they keep cutting corners. I.e. draft beer - less selections (psuing WR brand) and the quality of the food is deteriorLegos. Sitting outside is no longer pleasant. Brisket should not look like this. Looks like eating legos. read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

First time visitor maybe 2nd but it's been a very long time since dining Located Cerritos town center near macaroni grill side Plenty of open parking Indoor outdoor dining Reservation online or walk in Clean spacious somewhat dim, plenty of seating options tables booth bar Server was pleasant and friendly and checked up multiple times to ensure everything was good and being taken care of Order spinach artichoke dip - more spinach than artichoke and a bit runny and bland, probably a pass as a half order is $16 but the chips and salsa that accompany it I thought were much better than the overall spinach dip itself The bbq was really the star! Pal order beef ribs and steam broccoli and beans. Meat was tender off the bone and met her craving Order 2 bbq combo: tri tip and baby back ribs. Very tender moist flavorful, baby ribs peel off the bone, tri tip tastes like steak (very good yes!) Steam broccoli was actually pleasant not mushy and help break the richness of the sweet potato that was a bit on the buttery side The peach crisp / the topping was crunchy and sweet and the peaches were hot and tart and everything covered with vanilla bean ice cream that was not sweet which work out great Great for group outing date night family friendly and celebrations. Overall on the pricier side but quality and value with leftovers made it worth it for the treat. Would return back to try more! read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - WR BBQ Combo - 2 Items: tri tip and baby back ribs (5) - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Late brunch with friends and honestly... a solid time all around. We were seated immediately and parking was surprisingly easy -- plenty of spots, but fair warning: it's in a busy plaza, so don't panic if it looks chaotic at first glance. We were seated outside around 12 PM on a Saturday, and there was still plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, which is always a win. Our waiter Israel was an absolute sweetheart -- super kind, checked in on us often, and kept our water cups filled like it was his personal mission. 10/10 service energy. I ordered the BBQ Chicken Salad ($20.95). Flavor-wise? Definitely tasty. Portion-wise? A little smaller than I remember from a year ago at another location. Not shocked -- portion shrinkage is sadly a universal restaurant experience at this point. I'd give it a 7.8/10. Good, but could've used a bit more chicken to really shine. My friends ordered a mix of lunch items (including sliders), but honestly... we were way too busy chatting, laughing, and living our best outdoor brunch lives to stop and rate food properly. That should tell you something though -- the vibes were vibing. Overall: great ambience, great service, solid food, and an easy spot to enjoy a relaxed brunch with friends. Definitely a must-try if you're in Cerritos. Happy eats! read more

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It was a rainy Saturday afternoon, and we finally decided to try Wood Ranch since we drive past it all the time. We arrived around 1:00 p.m., and the place was packed! To our surprise, there was no wait and Ralphy sat us right away. We mentioned it was our first time visiting, and he assured us we would not be disappointed. Boy, was he right! From start to finish, the service was on point! Janelly was our server and she was definitely patient with us. We went back and forth about whether we wanted something light or a full meal, and she never rushed us. We asked to see the dessert menu before ordering because we always try butter cake whenever a restaurant offers it and they did! So we knew to order a lighter meal because we were saving room for dessert. My boyfriend and I ordered the beef rib entrée. I chose loaded mashed potatoes, and he went with asparagus. Our food came out piping hot and everything was soooo good! The ribs were good with the Chipotle BBQ (I got the regular BBQ sauce), and the sides were good. We of course ended with the butter cake. My boyfriend absolutely loved it, and I liked it. I prefer a firmer crust and this one was a bit softer, but I would still order it again. On another note, my seat faced the kitchen, and I was impressed by how efficiently the restaurant ran. I have eaten at many places but I never seen plates leave the line so quickly. It did not matter whose order it was, whoever walked by delivered it. Nothing sat for more than 30 seconds. I even asked to speak with a manager because I wanted to let them know how impressed I was with the service, the efficiency, and the food. Overall, great service, food, and ambiance, we will definitely be returning. read more

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We had a party of 10 to celebrate mom's birthday. KATE was our server and she was amazing!! She got all the orders right. The food was brought out in a timely manner, everything was great! read more

I Went to meet some friends for lunch at this location and it was very modern with ample seating and very clean..I ordered the lunch barbecue combo with baby back ribs and chicken with a house salad. The Food was hot and fresh full of flavor and tender. We had a great waitress who was helpful and kept attending to us. This was my first time at this location and I enjoyed it a lot. Great place to bring family and friends to dine. read more

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We came to this spot for the first time on a friend's recommendation, and I honestly had a blast. When I arrived, the staff was super friendly, and the wait for a table was only fifteen minutes. ​Inside, the vibe is really lively, and the decor is super cute. We were seated at a comfy table, and our server was so nice the entire time. ​The food was amazing: we started with the famous garlic rolls, which are delicious with that soft texture and that buttery, garlicky flavor that welcomes you in. You seriously can't just have one. The ribs are a masterpiece: the meat falls right off the bone, packed with flavor and finished with a spectacular barbecue sauce. We also had a cabbage salad with peanuts that was delicious and exceeded our expectations. Without a doubt, this will be one of my favorite spots in California read more

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Went here for a team lunch to celebrate two coworkers' birthdays, and it was my first time trying this barbecue spot. Everyone at the table was really impressed with both the portion sizes and the quality of the food. We also loved the lodge-style atmosphere and the Craftsman-inspired design details throughout the restaurant. The servers were attentive, friendly, and helped make the experience even better. The portions were so generous I couldn't even finish my meal! Definitely looking forward to the leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Overall, a great experience and a spot I'd gladly come back to. read more

It's been years since I've been here and I'm glad to report that it still has some great bbq. Service from Ana was great from the start to finish. Lunch time was bustling which surprised me for a Monday. Everything was really clean and very good air circulation so you didn't really smell like the bbq smoke. I went with the 2 meat combo and chose Mac n cheese for my side. The Tri tip and pulled pork was great. Just wish the portions were bigger lol. My foodie friend got the brisket and baby back ribs which were also great. The loaded baked potato needed more cheese in my opinion. I went with the passion tea and also got to try the cucumber spritz. Both were thirst quenching and delicious. We got dessert to go and they were so nice to pack a bag of ice for the ice cream not to melt. Definitely will be back. read more

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Decided to try something different tonight. Went to Wood Ranch bar and Grill. Ordered the steak, macaroni and cheese with asparagus and the salmon, asparagus with the baked potato. The steak was the perfect size and super tender. The macaroni and cheese was good. The asparagus was cooked to perfection. The salmon was nice and flaky cooked perfect. The baked potato was nice and crispy on the outside and super fluffy on the inside. Our server was super nice and very attentive. We seated fast upon arrival. Everyone around seemed to be enjoying their food. The restaurant was the perfect amount of noisy and quiet. There were a lot of lively conversations going on, but it was quiet enough to hear each other without having to talk loud. It was a great experience. Would totally go again. read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - Steak, macaroni and cheese and asparagus and salmon, baked potato and asparagus - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

Came by during lunch, service was good, fast, and efficient. Menu had a lot of different options and we ordered the classic burger (medium rare). Dinner rolls were super good, fries were great, but the burgers were just ok. I think burgers definitely needed some sauce with flavor to it, even some mayo would have been nice. Ended up eating it as is and used ketchup for the fries on the burger for seasoning/flavor. Thankfully ordered the burgers medium rare so there was some moisture to the burger. Overall rating: Food: 8/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Restaurant Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 8/10 read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - Dinner Rolls - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Our department decided on Wood Ranch Cerritos for our monthly outing. This was a happy surprise as I had never heard of Wood Ranch and was looking forward to the experience. Our party of 16 was seating promptly (it helped that we arrived as soon as the restaurant opened!) Our servers were very attentive, friendly, and kept our drinks full. Our individual orders arrived within a reasonable time. I ordered the veggie burger with a 1/2 a Cesar salad. The veggie burger was moist and tasty and the salad, sitting within a sheared purple lettuce cap, was brimming with flavor. Plenty of parking out front. Enjoy your visit! read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - House-Made Veggie Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

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I took my mother to this establishment for evening rations. We were seated. We both had "wooder" to drink. Garlic Rolls were brought and were very good. My mother ordered filet steak and I ordered Tri Tip. I had French Fries and Macaroni and Cheese for sides. The Tri Tip was a non-thin piece of meat. It hit the spot as did the sides. Men's washroom was clean and had paper towels... good. I'm glad to see that the guys working at this establishment tucked their shirts in which I consider to be a professional look. I did notice that one of the employees had a Red Tag on his right back pocket. I consider the food to be so good that it is worth any diarrhea that might follow afterwards! If I was to assign a letter grade to this establishment it would get an A. read more

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We went inside, got seated and decided it was too noisy inside so we asked for the patio and they very gladly obliged. There were 12 of us. We all enjoyed our meals very good meals. The service was excellent and the bill wasn't that bad either considering all we ordered. We will definitely go back. read more

We got their Slab of Baby Back Ribs and their Tri Tip. Food was great! Their famous shredded onions for appetizer was amazing, it was really good! Fast and good service, great ambiance. Would definitely go back to this place. read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

Everything i had was great. Food, service and atmosphere. A great experience except for the water that is obviously tap.

Amazing ribs!! Everything I've eaten here was fantastic The service is great and restaurant is clean read more

Man listen! This establishment was not prepared I repeat not prepared for what they endured tonight for my OG 85th birthday. They accommodated with class and efficiency. Basically took over and it worked out thank you Brock , I believe Jason Didn't get the two other young lady's names that helped us in the bar. True professionals. Clean close and friendly staff. Didn't eat but man everyone seemed to be satisfied. read more

Went for lunch at this location we love the Irvine spectrum Restaurant wasn't too busy was able to seat quickly. Waitress started off attentive took our drink order but then kinda forgot about us. She happened to walk by then turned around and got our drinks finally while we had her there we placed our food order Again it took awhile finally received our food and then she forgot about us again so no drink refills Food was okay I think the service just left a bad taste in our mouth and wanted to leave We did watch the waitress be attentive to other guest I wouldn't go back to this location unfortunately. read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

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No complaints. Plenty of parking. Plenty of seating. Bar area is nice with TVs, it's the liveliest area of the dining room, but not obnoxiously loud. Nice table tops. Waitress was prompt. Her helpers were on point. We never really had to wait long for anything and they also weren't hovering or coming to our table too often. The food is decent had the sliders. That preliminary bread yummy (if you like garlic and soft warm fresh bread). Drinks are priced at a good value. About $15 on average, they could fill the glasses with a little less ice though. Should. They SHOULD fill the glasses with less ice. Nice quick pop in while we waited for our movie to start. read more

May 18, 2025 | Cerritos: While in the area, my friend and I decided on dinner at Wood Ranch! Atlantic Salmon: Absolutely delicious, tender & I loved the glaze on top! While I did see that the salmon was pan-seared with tamarin & brown sugar, I just realized that Jim Bean was included as well! Haha! Tons of flavor and I enjoyed every single bite! I was also able to select a side of my choice, which was mac & cheese! I have plenty of leftovers of the entire dish, as the portions were huge! Red Wine: Claudia, thanks again for an excellent wine recommendation and telling us about Tuesday wine specials! I'll definitely keep that in mind! The glass of Merlot was perfect! Garlic Rolls: Divine! Yes, please! They are absolutely delicious, buttery and so fluffy! Yum! Customer Service: Incredibly friendly from the moment we walked in! Our server Claudia was amazing! She was welcoming, friendly, and gave us excellent recommendations! Claudia was personality plus from the moment she arrived at our table, up until the moment we left! In fact, each person that appeared at our table was incredibly friendly and attentive! Outside Dining: It was a beautiful evening, so sitting outside was fantastic! There are heat lamps as well! Claudia adjusted the bright red umbrella for us as well, as the sun was still shining bright! Parking: Plentiful, free & shared with other shops & restaurants! Huge parking lot! Overall: Yes, please! I enjoyed the ambience, incredible friendliness, and delicious meal! I would love to try other dishes from the menu next time! See you again one day soon!! read more

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