AI... The temperature and atmosphere were on point -- quiet enough that my partner and I could actually hear each other instead of doing the usual "WHAT?" across the table. Food came out fast, which was great. The hamburgers showed up a little lukewarm... like they had just finished a light jog instead of a full workout. Bathroom was clean, which already puts this place ahead of a surprising number of establishments. We sat at the bar, and the redheaded bartender was awesome -- super nice, accommodating, and honestly carrying the VIP energy of the evening read more

Wood Ranch Thousand Oaks - Salad...no shit - American Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Came for a birthday lunch Sunday around 1PM and got seated immediately. The restaurant was pretty empty but it seemed they had 2 servers for the entire floor, but they did their best! Food came out pretty slow but there's plenty of garlic rolls to supplement the wait. It seems that the wait for food is always the same regardless of capacity so don't come if you're starving. Got brisket sliders which were pretty good, our 2 classic burgers were both medium rare, despite one being ordered medium well. Like a large pink center, but it's fine. The bbq salad is so good though, the perfect mix of bbq meat and fresh lettuce that complements perfectly. The sliders are good but a bit boring, they have a lunch special where it's 2 sliders and a side/soup but I feel they wouldn't be as fulfilling as the other items on the menu for a similar price. Garlic rolls are so soft and buttery. I think our server's name was Jaqueline? So sorry if I'm getting this wrong, but she was managing at least 5 tables from my POV, but she checked on us regularly! Our waters were never empty and everything was great! read more

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My daughter and I decided we would have a semi early dinner and the wait was not going to be long but we noticed the bar was open so decided to sit at the bar. We were kind of excited being out for dinner since we don't often get time to have a relaxed dinner out. The bartender saw us sit but didn't make her way over for a while. She finally came over and asked if we wanted anything to drink so we got water. We finally got the menu and ordered but in the meantime she asked if we wanted bread which of course we did. We get it and she definitely gave us that look like she just didn't want to be there or help us! We grab a roll and start to eat them and as we are talking about who gets the serving to we realize there's a hair on it!! The other bartender noticed we were trying to get their attention. We told her there was a hair on the bread so she quickly grabbed it and says "Can you please grab your knife". I grabbed it thinking to myself.... Do I use it again? It was on the plate with the roll that had the hair! Who knows maybe I'm being extra but hair in food is just ! The bar started to get busy so I didn't ask to speak to the manager but I was already annoyed with the first bartender! She looked like she didn't like her job. The bar area was a bit loud but I didn't mind it and my drink was actually pretty good and can't complain about the pork sandwich! read more

Wood Ranch in SoCal is the BBQ Bomb!!! We have been to the one in Thousand Oaks, Agoura and Moorpark. NEVER disappoints whenever we're in SoCal. It's a must in our BBQ book! Our favorites and "go to" are the Center Cut Tri-Tip, BBQ Pork Ribs, Baby Back Ribs, Cheeseburger Sliders and they have delicious Salads! I can't begin to tell you how delicious their side dinner salad is and it's loaded. There are quite a number of options to choose from for the sides. Excellent service, it does get very busy but worth the wait! Shout out to Ava who was our Thousand Oaks Server! Attentive and Beautiful young person. Parking is usually not a problem. read more

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We had lunch today at Wood Ranch in Thousand Oaks. We were greeted by the hostess and host and asked to be seated at a hightop in the front of the restaurant. The ambiance was bright and airy and quite peaceful. We had a terrific server, Brandon. Brandon was professional, kind, patient and efficient. The passion fruit unsweetened iced tea was refreshinga and the garlic butter rolls were yummy. Brandon took our order and we both had the chopped chicken salad and added avocado. The salads were so good. My wife also ordered a bowl of tri-tip mushroom soup to go. Brandon provided stellar service and the food was scrumptious. The restaurant is clean and looks relatively new in comparison to the other Wood Ranch locations this one is hands down the best. Highly recommended read more

Wood Ranch Thousand Oaks - American Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I love woodranch. Their pulled pork is my favorite. I got the pulled pork plate and my husband got brisket. Notice how much more meat my plate had. I wish woodranch still had their brussel sprouts. Our server was great and they offer a military discount. read more

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I loved the tri tip! It was super tender and covered in this amazing bbq sauce. The mashed sweet potatoes were really good and buttery as well. My wife got the pulled pork, and there was so much of it! The meal came with complementary rolls and gave us a military discount. read more

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Love this place. The food, drinks, and dessert are good. Service is friendly and fast. read more

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While visiting SoCal last week, a BBQ craving hit hard, so we headed to Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill. I brought my son along for his first visit. Always fun introducing someone to a classic. My dad was supposed to join us, but at 94 and currently rehabbing after a few falls, he was sidelined in the hospital. Don't worry, he still benefited from this story later. Friday night meant a busy house. Plenty of parking, about a 30 to 40 minute wait, totally expected. Once seated, our server Alexia, got us started with drinks and an order of the spinach artichoke dip. For the main event, we split a full slab of baby back ribs with sides of sweet potato mash and mac and cheese. Everything was fantastic, including the garlic buttered rolls, which never disappoint. Small hiccup. The appetizer arrived after our entrees. Not ideal, but it happens on a busy night. Manager Savannah handled it perfectly, removed it from the bill, and insisted we take it home. That meant leftover ribs and dip made their way to my dad the next day. He was thrilled. Even without the app, we somehow found room for dessert. Chocolate cake with ice cream and candied pecans. Absolutely worth it. This isn't my first visit, and it won't be my last. Solid food, good service, and consistency are why I keep coming back. Maybe one day I'll order something different. Then again, why mess with what's already working? read more

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This was my first time visiting this location, but I've been to the Wood Ranch restaurants in Moorpark, Camarillo, and Ventura, and this is just as good as those locations. We came by on a Sunday evening and it was a good dining experience for me and my children. Food: The bbq is legit here. Love their sauce and garlic rolls. My daughters enjoyed their kids meals and I liked my tri tip and sweet potatoes. My only complaint would be that they can't serve tri tip below medium doneness. The Carolina Pulled Pork sliders are good for sharing, but the meat is a bit dry. It gets a little better with sauce, but not the best appetizer on their menu. Service: Our waiter was friendly and polite. Our meals came out very quick and we enjoyed the quick service on a busy Sunday night. Ambiance: The restaurant is clean and attached to the Oaks mall. It can be loud because it's smaller than some of the other standalone restaurants and tables are seated close to each other. Overall, I'm glad Wood Ranch is doing well in this location because the previous 2-3 restaurants did not fair well and always was overshadowed by The Cheesecake Factory (next door neighbor). We loved our meal and recommend to anyone wanted a nice and casual sit down meal near the Oaks Mall. read more

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Excellent meal as always! I really do love this location at the T.O. Mall! From the moment we were seated to getting our bill everything was spot on! The service was great! My dirty martini was one of the best I've had! The food was great! Baby backs, grilled salmon, Asian salad and sirloin steak! All so good! I always HIGHLY recommend dining here!! read more

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Elizabeth is an amazing server! Super attentive, kind, and helpful! We had her last time we visited, which was a while back, and again this time! She went above and beyond, and we'd happily return just to have her as our server again! Food was delicious and rolls are addicting! Highly recommend! read more

Wood Ranch Thousand Oaks - Rolls - American Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

We came in for lunch, it wasn't very busy. Service was ok. The rolls were beyond stale. I hope they're making new ones for dinner. There was a blondish hair in my salad and I have nowhere near blondish hair. Compared to the other wood ranches I've been to this was a very sad disappointment. I hope that this was just an off lunch. I much rather have gone to Lazy Dog. read more

Went to a concert in a nearby venue and came here for early dinner. No reservation but we were able to be seated right away. Our waitress was very friendly and answered all our questions. The food was delicious and this restaurant is very comfortable and enjoyed eating here. read more

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While at The Thousand Oaks Mall I decided to get a bite to eat. Couldn't resist Wood Ranch. Dinner was cooked to perfection. Chicken was so tender and juicy. My downfall is Mashed Potatoes. No body makes garlic mashed potatoes like Wood Ranch Chef's. Check it out. It's conveniently located off the 101 freeway. Try it! You will love it! Service was excellent! read more

Wood Ranch Thousand Oaks - Fire Roasted Half Chicken, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Broccoli. - American Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Came for lunch on a weekday. We were seated fast and they accommodated our special seating needs. Waitress was friendly and food service was great. The rolls were good and the mashed sweet potatoes were delicious. Avoid the brisket though, it was dry and flavorless. Even smothered in BBQ sauce it wasn't good. Clearly a bad cut of meat and poorly cooked. read more

Wood Ranch Thousand Oaks - Brisket and mashed sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes were excellent, but the brisket was just ok....very dry and flavorless. - American Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

The food is good! Everybody working there is very nice but I had to wait an extra 25 minutes for my order to be ready which is the first sign that's happened. They were so busy but everything was delicious. read more

Anthony, our waiter was a pleasure. We ordered baby back ribs, which were cooked perfectly in delicious sauce. My husband had a Buckeye burger which looked amazing, wish I had taken a photo. It was a masterpiece and put together perfectly. We ordered the Famous Shredded Onions, which is a huge pile. We took half home. They could have been a bit crispier. Kind of limp. I had the Mac and cheese with my ribs and did not like it. The sauce tasted like a nacho cheese sauce, very fake. Anthony was wonderful and took the Mac and cheese back and i requested Cole slaw which was great! Loved the Cole Slaw! read more

Wood Ranch Thousand Oaks - We brought home so much food!! Shredded onions, French fries and half a burger. Portions are very big. - American Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Welcome to a... YELPxTAYLOR SWIFT Review! If you're Swiftie... Then read on because (You belong with me) If you're not, that's ok! Somebody's got be the (Anti-Hero) right? Well, (I don't know about you, but I'm feeling Twenty-Two) and it's an absolute fact that... sometimes, most times, All the time.... I am 100% down for a little BBQ! I (Mean)... Baby Back Ribs, Brisket, Pulled Pork, Tri-Tip, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob, Peanut Coleslaw, Buttery-Garlic Biscuits... These are no doubt the foodie inside of me's absolute (Wildest dreams). Yeah, I know exactly what some of you are thinking... Lance! (You Need to Calm Down)... You gotta stop being so (Delicate)... And you better learn to just (Shake It Off)... Cause at the end of the day... It's. Just. Barbecue. Yeah, you're right... But know that Wood Ranch Thousand Oaks has a (Reputation) to keep and I'm here to make sure their stars stay high even if other customers have some (Bad Blood)... Sing it if you know it: "Cause, baby, now we got bad blood" This was my first time to Wood Ranch Thousand Oaks since it arrived to the Oaks Mall and the experience was great! Fortunately, the (Love Story) between me and Wood Ranch didn't begin at the T.O. location, but at the Agoura Hills location several years back. For me, I'll always remember it was love at first bite when their bbq sauce, their tri-tip, their biscuits and their peanut coleslaw first met my lips. And If you're truly a fan of bbq... I'm talkin' about that umami connection that you probably know (All Too Well).... Of course the 10 minute version. IYKYK. ;) To start the night off right, I went with their chicken tortilla soup... Let's just say, it was (Better Than Revenge). Service was great and despite us have a huge party with 6 adults and 8 kids.... They took care of us making sure our refills kept comin', our food came out hot and the staff all ensured we had everything we needed throughout our meal. So unless you want bad (Karma), always make sure to tip your server good when the service warrants it. To Wood Ranch Thousand Oaks... Keep doing what you're doing! We will definitely be back soon. As for Taylor Swift... Girl, I just gotta know, "Where were you on April 29th?" if you know you know =) read more

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No matter which Wood Ranch we visit, it's always a great experience. This last trip to Thousand Oaks was the perfect match of ambiance, service, and food. We always enjoy their hot rolls and BBQ sauce. Our favorite menu item to order is the combination plate with tritip, baby back ribs, loaded mashed potatoes, and macaroni and cheese. This dish is enough for two. read more

Wood Ranch Thousand Oaks - American Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

First time to visit this relatively new location. (Think they opened in the last 1-2 years?) the quality and ambience are consistent with all the other locations in the chain. Since it is in a large mall there is ample parking in a large lot. Just beware, some of the closer spaces are for take out or limited time parking only. There are several shaded spots. However, this mall historically can get very crowded, so parking is likely challenging during holidays and peak shopping hours on weekends and evenings. They were relatively light on a Sun for lunch about 11:00. The service was friendly and efficient as it usually is at all their locations. We got the combo bbq meal with roasted chicken and baby back ribs. Sides were salad and steamed broccoli. The chicken, ribs, and steamed broccoli had consistently good quality as at all locations. Be warned, the grilled broccoli and asparagus are a bit salty (we like it like that) but the quality varies each visit. When they don't dry it out too much it is awesome. Try dipping the veggies in the chicken broth that comes with the chicken. The tri tip, brisket, and salmon are all good st other locations and worth a try here. The summer rolls at all locations just aren't as good as a long time ago, but they are ok and are free so worth a try--just don't fill up on too many. Nice place for a higher end chain restaurant existence for lunch or dinner for a special occasion or just a treat. Definitely worth a try if you have not been here before, have been to other locations, or are in the area and are looking for a meal with consistent quality to their other locations. read more

Wood Ranch has arrived at the Oaks mall and I think this might the best looking one of the WR restaurants! Parking can be a challenge since it's literally mall parking but nonetheless it's worth it. The ambiance of the place is such a cozy and cool vibe. Lots of air plants hanging on the wall in the back and dim hanging lights. My family and I have came here to eat dinner and we've always had exceptional service. We usually get the baby back ribs and the 2-3 item BBQ combo (actually, it might just be the 2 item BBQ combo because I think they got rid of the 3 item). Please bring the 3 item BBQ combo back because we enjoy the food as leftovers to-go! I really like their garlic mashed potatoes and mac n cheese but last time I was there I also enjoyed their whole roasted corn on the cob and roasted broccoli (gestational diabetes at the time). If you come here with a large group, try to make a reservation online in advance :) read more

Wood Ranch Thousand Oaks - Baby back ribs, roasted broccoli and corn on the cob - American Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

We arrived and there was a 20 minute wait for two people. There were a few open tables but they said they did not have enough servers which is sad. I ordered the Ultimate burger. It had a lot of meat in it which was really nice. My mom ordered the BBQ chopped salad and we noticed that the salad size decreased since we last came here. Other than that, the food tasted really good and the server was really nice. The ambiance was really quiet and there were not a lot of people. We came around 8:00 P.M. Overall, this is a pretty nice restaurant for medium upper priced food. read more

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James was absolutely amazing tonight! Super friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind from start to finish. He checked on us often, brought everything out quickly, and made the whole experience even better with his great attitude and excellent service. You can tell he really cares about his customers. Thank you, James, for making our visit so enjoyable -- definitely one of the best servers I've had at Wood Ranch! read more

Sat at the bar and Alyssa was our server. She was very attentive and kind. Food is obviously very good!

Great location near the mall . The bread the get is yummy !! Relaxing music and great vibes . Thank you Kristen read more

Food and service is Always above par! Ambiance is family friendly as well. Love the bread rolls, Mac and cheese, tri tip sliders and loaded mashed potatoes. read more

I dined with my boyfriend and his family for his Fathers birthday. Tyler ended up taking over for our previous server who was lovely and he gave us excellent service and was genuinely a great person to talk to and connect with. We felt our expectations were exceeded and enjoyed our dinner. read more

Great service, attentive staff. Ribs are always fall-off-the-bone delicious. Thank you for reaching out to address any concerns we had regarding the side dishes. It is appreciated. read more

I ordered the brisket with mashed potatoes & roasted broccoli. I got it home only to discover that the meat was half fat. Yuck! And the parts that weren't fat were the charred, dry bits from the end. Then there was the broccoli....not even cooked. It had some charring on it but no seasoning & still raw. I paid $40 for this crap. Will not be going back. read more

Food was good - a sloppy presentation is my only ick. Our waiter was very nice, always super attentive. This location by far is my favorite. The look and feel is very welcoming and fresh. read more

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Ordered 2 sandwiches and 1 salad. Sandwiches mostly fat and soggy. Fries soggy. Salad okay.

I have been to this Wood Ranch location two times recently. Both experiences were great! I made reservations online for dinner. Both times I was seated immediately upon arriving. I have been a fan of Wood Ranch for so many years because their food is amazing. The garlic rolls to start off the meal are always a fan favorite. It takes self control to not eat only rolls for dinner. We like to order the Wood Ranch BBQ combo plate. You can choose 2 meats and 2 sides. We love this option because it is shareable and comes with a lot of food. We like the tri-tip, bbq chicken, pulled pork, baby back ribs and brisket. We also love the mac n' cheese and mashed potatoes. All of the meat is always perfectly cooked. The mac n' cheese is creamy and cheesy. We also like to order the BBQ chopped salad with either chicken or tri-tip. It is also a shareable meal. Our service at this location has been great. The servers are friendly, and attentive. Wood Ranch has consistently good food and is a place to enjoy a delicious BBQ meal! read more

Wood Ranch Thousand Oaks - Bbq Chopped Salad with chicken - American Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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A burger that was dry, a bun that was not fresh and indifference from the server made for a bad visit.

It's a beautiful mall restaurant. I went there for lunch. I was seated immediately. The service was friendly and timely. I ordered beef ribs with grilled asparagus. The asparagus was great. However the beef ribs dish was a disaster. The ribs were burnt and there was almost no meat on them. I didn't like it. I wish I could give them more stars, but a bbq place shouldn't ruin their ribs. read more

Wood Ranch Thousand Oaks - Beef ribs Too much sauce But tasty - American Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Unfortunately we eat here often and never have we been so sick. I had a Natalie Salad with Salmon and my husband had Cesar salad and ribs. My husband mentioned that something was wrong with his Cesar salad he barely ate it. We both have been sick all day throwing up and just sick to our stomachs. We will never go back read more

I always have had good experience getting food from Wood Ranch either dine in or take-out! Their food is consistently good, so you can't go wrong with anything you order. This specific location is so beautiful and the service was great! I'm a repeat customer for sure! read more

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I have been here a bunch of times and usually have a good experience and always like the food-- however, this time was sadly not the case. I ordered my usual bbq chopped salad and got it to go this time. It tasted pretty good... until I got near the bottom of the container and found a dead ladybug mixed in with the greens. It was extremely off-putting, especially since I had already eaten most of the salad by the time I noticed it. I understand that sometimes bugs can slip through, especially with fresh produce, but this really shook my confidence in how thoroughly the food is being washed or prepped. I am hoping I don't get sick if the produce wasn't washed properly. I'm just thankful I didn't accidentally eat the bug and I am really hoping there weren't more I didn't notice... I reached out to the restaurant directly to let them know and was at least provided a refund. Just hoping this helps improve their food handling practices going forward. I'm not surprised by the other reviews on here mentioning several people have gotten food poisoning or noticed other unsafe food handling practices. Sounds like the health department needs to pay a visit. I won't be ordering again, at least not any salads for the time being. read more

Wood Ranch Thousand Oaks - Dead lady bug in my salad - American Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Food is always good in the restaurant and their Thousand Oaks location has inside and outside seating which I personally appreciate . But today I need to rave about Joe who deals with the take out orders in the front who gratuitously brought me a cup of water while I waited for my order but was thoughtful enough to bring a separate small water bowl for my service dog. read more

Wood Ranch Thousand Oaks - Thank you Joe for remembering a water dish for Earl too - American Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Wood ranch is at The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks,CA Off W. Hillcrest Dr. and McCloud Ave. This restaurant is very well known, You know they take extreme pride with all of their delicious mouthwatering meats & entrees!! So happy they have one close by!!! As we entered we notice how super clean this restaurant is, it's very organized and attention to details, it's also very chic and dash of elegant to it. We were greeted by the host and he sat down in the indoor patio he was so sweet. It was nice with plants all around as well as inside the restaurant. Our waitress came by : Alexia, Alexia asked if we had any questions and we did. She answered them, she was so polite, sweet, caring, kind, very knowledgeable and sincere . She was so down to earth as well as a super positive energy about herself that makes her so genuine! We order bread rolls with their Famous Shredded onions as our appetizers, so delicious!! Our main courses were the split portions of pulled pork 4oz and added extra sweet mashed potatoes, Baby's back ribs and added extra mash potatoes with cheese . Tri Trip 4z added Lauren's fav Mac & Cheese With sodas and a lemonade, all so delicious! Alexia was on it she constantly asked us if we needed any refills. She is the best! She is your Rare Diamond ! Their price points are spot on! I would like to Thank Wood Ranch staff for giving me and my family a wonderful experience here ! I would Love to especially Thank Alexia for being such a wonderful & amazing & Terrific person she is!!! I'll tell all my Family & Friends to visit here! read more

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