I'd honestly say the fried chicken at pizza ranch is their best item, the pizzas are really tasty and have a great selection when dining in for the buffet option, but that fried chicken is absolutely divine. Every time I'm in Ankeny from the UK I always make sure I get some of that fried chicken. All in all a good atmosphere, plenty for the kids to do while you have your fill of the buffet. The cactus bread is also a must try item ? the selection of buffet items is always nice. With items ranging from mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy to a more traditional salad bar and you're never short of pizza as they refill the buffet trolley every time it gets anywhere near low. Also you have to love a restaurant that has a robot called Buster who wanders around for you to deposit your dishes. Would definitely recommend Pizza Ranch to anyone who hasn't tried them.Parking: Plenty of parking. Never had a single instance of not being able to park.Kid-friendliness: Lots of things to do for the kids here, an arcade centre with plenty of toys that can be won should help keep your little ones entertained while you fill up on all that chicken and pizza ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soft Serve Ice Cream, Mac & Cheese, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Salads, Buffet Your Way, Breadsticks
John Bailey
Pizza ranch has always been my family go to for Pizza and Chicken when we all got together and will continue too until they run out of business it's a great family restaurant and now they have a robot that goes around for putting your dishes in it check it out!!Kid-friendliness: Has a really cool arcade with lots to do for you and your kids!!
Pizza Ranch has always been great for a quick bite of comfort food. They're always willing to put in a fresh pizza if they don't have one on the buffet already.I have been somewhat discouraged the last couple of times I've been in this location because of the robot ? that drives around. I understand that it cuts down on overhead (although the buffet price hasn't gone down), it's quite annoying how frequently the thing comes around when you're eating. Not only that, but it sits right next to you and keeps asking you to put your plates in the bin.Maybe a "do not disturb" area, where the robot isn't programmed to enter, would help with this? You clearly still have other workers bussing tables.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Broasted Chicken, Buffet Your Way
Jessica Carty
Grate customer
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Mann
Always good food, good variety and good service. A good place to go when you are hungry.
Always friendly greeting and service pick up staff. There is always pizza available and they are quick with
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kyle Palding
It’s a simple place so you really don’t have a whole lot of expectation for anything too crazier over-the-top. Overall though the place was pretty decent and it’s a quick stop for some food that are extremely bad for your body.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Ali Bassler
We needed a location for a larger group to meet up for a holiday gathering, and this has free rooms and discounts for 10+ people getting buffet and arcade cards. Lots of food options and very accessible.Kid-friendliness: Kids from 5 yo- 28+ were all accommodated, and everyone had a great time and visit.Wheelchair accessibility: WC parking spaces and open alleys to maneuver.
Staff very helpful and friendly. Good is great for the price I think, kids had a great time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The Grand Scheme
To the staff. You all deserve better. Ask the manager to hire more people you don't deserve to be so understaffed. Your food quality is great! You shouldn't be spread as thin as you are. I see people doing the work of 3 for no reason every time I come in.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Pat Brummel
The staff here was very helpful, and the buffet was always full. There was nothing bad about this place, it's your average pizza ranch. If you go in knowing what to expect, no surprises, you'll have a good experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Tim Blackwell
Absolutely the best Pizza Ranch! Cost a little more than others but there was always fresh food available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soft Serve Ice Cream, Salads, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Buffet Your Way
Kathy Herman
It was over crowded. Chicken was over cooked. I enjoyed the salad bar, but wasn't with the price I paid.
I'd honestly say the fried chicken at pizza ranch is their best item, the pizzas are really tasty and have a great selection when dining in for the buffet option, but that fried chicken is absolutely divine. Every time I'm in Ankeny from the UK I always make sure I get some of that fried chicken. All in all a good atmosphere, plenty for the kids to do while you have your fill of the buffet. The cactus bread is also a must try item ? the selection of buffet items is always nice. With items ranging from mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy to a more traditional salad bar and you're never short of pizza as they refill the buffet trolley every time it gets anywhere near low. Also you have to love a restaurant that has a robot called Buster who wanders around for you to deposit your dishes. Would definitely recommend Pizza Ranch to anyone who hasn't tried them.Parking: Plenty of parking. Never had a single instance of not being able to park.Kid-friendliness: Lots of things to do for the kids here, an arcade centre with plenty of toys that can be won should help keep your little ones entertained while you fill up on all that chicken and pizza ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soft Serve Ice Cream, Mac & Cheese, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Salads, Buffet Your Way, Breadsticks
Pizza ranch has always been my family go to for Pizza and Chicken when we all got together and will continue too until they run out of business it's a great family restaurant and now they have a robot that goes around for putting your dishes in it check it out!!Kid-friendliness: Has a really cool arcade with lots to do for you and your kids!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Broasted Chicken, Chicken Bacon Ranch
My first time eating here. It was GREAT!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pizza Ranch has always been great for a quick bite of comfort food. They're always willing to put in a fresh pizza if they don't have one on the buffet already.I have been somewhat discouraged the last couple of times I've been in this location because of the robot ? that drives around. I understand that it cuts down on overhead (although the buffet price hasn't gone down), it's quite annoying how frequently the thing comes around when you're eating. Not only that, but it sits right next to you and keeps asking you to put your plates in the bin.Maybe a "do not disturb" area, where the robot isn't programmed to enter, would help with this? You clearly still have other workers bussing tables.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Broasted Chicken, Buffet Your Way
Grate customer
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always good food, good variety and good service. A good place to go when you are hungry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soft Serve Ice Cream, Salads, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Chicken Pizza, Desert Pizza Cryo Pizza Fried Chicken Pepperoni, Buffet Your Way
Dine in: Yes
Always friendly greeting and service pick up staff. There is always pizza available and they are quick with
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s a simple place so you really don’t have a whole lot of expectation for anything too crazier over-the-top. Overall though the place was pretty decent and it’s a quick stop for some food that are extremely bad for your body.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
We needed a location for a larger group to meet up for a holiday gathering, and this has free rooms and discounts for 10+ people getting buffet and arcade cards. Lots of food options and very accessible.Kid-friendliness: Kids from 5 yo- 28+ were all accommodated, and everyone had a great time and visit.Wheelchair accessibility: WC parking spaces and open alleys to maneuver.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Breadsticks, Soft Serve Ice Cream, Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza, Salads
Restaurantji Recommends
Staff very helpful and friendly. Good is great for the price I think, kids had a great time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
To the staff. You all deserve better. Ask the manager to hire more people you don't deserve to be so understaffed. Your food quality is great! You shouldn't be spread as thin as you are. I see people doing the work of 3 for no reason every time I come in.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
The staff here was very helpful, and the buffet was always full. There was nothing bad about this place, it's your average pizza ranch. If you go in knowing what to expect, no surprises, you'll have a good experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Absolutely the best Pizza Ranch! Cost a little more than others but there was always fresh food available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soft Serve Ice Cream, Salads, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Buffet Your Way
It was over crowded. Chicken was over cooked. I enjoyed the salad bar, but wasn't with the price I paid.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3