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Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Located in the historic Santa Ynez Valley.
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LIve Entertainment 3-4 Nights Weekly!
Tuesday Night is Movie Night
Upcoming Events:
Ian Tyson
Jim Mesina
Tom Russell
Asleep at the Wheel Live - July 28th
Brenn Hill & Trinity Seely - September 19th
Herb Pedersen & Chris Hillman - October 19th
And many, many more!!
30 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 30 reviews
5 stars
(6)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- vibrant bar scene(17)
- good for groups(16)
- hot spot(9)
- neighborhood gem(9)
- fit for foodies(8)
- notable wine list(8)
Ranch and Reata Roadhouse Reviews List
Review 1 for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food and Music
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed our evening here to the fullest. The waitress was very flexible with when and what we ordered. Band was really entertainng. All in all it was a great way to spend evening in Santa Ynez!"
Dined on 6/16/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene
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Review 2 for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun times
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a wonderful meal however the service was not very good. We had to keep tracking down our waitress to get drinks, ketchup, our bill, etc. then we had a $75 bottle of wine on our bill that we didn't order. I would go back again because it was very good food and great ambiance. Hopefully it was just an off night for the service."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
2nd Time's the Charm!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went to this new restaurant/music venue a few months back and enjoyed the experience, but felt it was a little unorganized. We went again last weekend and had the best time. It's casual, but warm, the food was excellent (in particular the salmon) and the service was friendly. Music came on around 8pm and just made the night. Haven't been to a place where music and dining create such a great package experience. We bought tickets for 'Asleep at the Wheel' in July. It was a little loud, but fun for a Sat night. We will be back!"
Dined on 6/13/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list
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Review 4 for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great Food, Great Service, and mouth watering food and drinks. We can't say enough good things about the Ranch and Reata Roadhouse. One of the best dining experiences we have ever had. The live music was phenomenal the atmosphere was welcoming and the Staff was as friendly as can be. We highly recommend this place! By far the best Steak on the central coast!"
Dined on 6/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Would not go back
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"There is too much to write as to what went wrong.........may have been top 3 worst dining experiences of my life. Took 1.5 hours to get food, food to tough to eat and once we got food was being pushed out the door to make room for dance floor."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 6 for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a western style bar/restaurant with a performance stage. There was a duo playing/singing the night that we were there and the music was a bit overpowering for the small venue. The meal that we ordered, slipper snapper, was not at all to our liking, and the manager was more than willing to give us another menu selection without charge. We ordered the battered fish and chips and it was quite good."
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 7 for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Too Hot, No Food.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"When we dined there on Mother's Day, it was 98 outside and all the doors were wide open. It was very warm inside the restaurant and not at all comfortable. In addition, the restaurant was out of almost everything we tried to order. Not prepared well at all for such a big day."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 8 for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
More like a diner
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The ambiance was fine but everything else was fair to poor. When we got there the kitchen wasn't open so we decided to be seated anyway and have a cocktail. The bartender came over to take our drink order and then came back to tell us they were out of a beer my husband ordered. When my husband questioned him he got very surly and we never saw him again. The service was poor even though there were only 3 other tables and us. I ordered another drink from the waiter and never saw it. They had a very limited menu and had run out of several items so not alot to choose from. The food was greasy and bland. This was my Mother's Day dinner and I was sorely disappointed with the poor customer service and tasteless food. You didn't make my day special"
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 9 for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Welcome the the Wild West
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"In Santa Ynez it's not uncommon to see locals riding horses down the main drag (One of them might even be me!). Ranch and Reata is a great fit in this town. On a recent Saturday night, in the middle of Rancheros Visitadores Week, the place was a sea of cowboy hats. There was a great country band up on stage. There were whoops and hollers and a whole lot of drinking doing on. All this could have been a nightmare but the place is so well run that it was nothing but fun. Our sweet waitress found her way to us right away and took orders promptly. There was a special of Wild Boar Chops. They were tasty as heck. The live music and the packed bar don't prepare you for how good the food is. They even let me in with my spurs on. Whoooeee!!!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 10 for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lunch is a bit too expensive, however portions are big."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 11 for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was our first time- good service and some good menu items. Deep fried cinnamon roll with ice cream was great."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
OVERALL....GREAT FOOD, GREAT
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"OVERALL....GREAT FOOD, GREAT MUSIC AND HOMETOWN COUNTRY FEEL"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 13 for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good but pricey
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall a good place. Very pricey Drink prices are very high. Food prices of a fine dining establishment"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
Special Features: late-night find
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Review 14 for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
nice place, very well decorated,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"nice place, very well decorated, looks like it would be fun when busy,
for a monday night it was a good crowd,
definitely would go back,"
Dined on 03/18/2013
2010
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Review 15 for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We came kind of last minute
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We came kind of last minute and even though they were having a band that night they made room to accommodate us. That goes a long way in my book. Food was great, service was equally good. And the show was very enjoyable.
Thank you Ranch & Reata Roadhouse."
Thank you Ranch & Reata Roadhouse."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2011
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Review 16 for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Extremely loud because of
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Extremely loud because of the live band. If you want and like that, you will love this place, just know you won't be able to hear the next day."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 17 for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Bruce and his staff are friendly,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Bruce and his staff are friendly, observant, attentive, and courteous. The restaurant brings in top national acts as well as up and coming local artist. Try the PORK or anything else on their menu, the Elk is great too!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Time at the Ranch!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was Saturday night, the Valley Cats were appearing, they sounded great, familiar fun tunes and the dinner was awesome!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great food. very friendly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"great food. very friendly service!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ranch and Reata Roadhouse
Based on the average of (11) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic