Ponderosa Steakhouse
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2727 Veterans Ave, Vandalia
(618) 283-4559
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We stopped in there on our way back to Indy from St. Louis and it was excellent! You can tell that the people that work there really care from the service to the cleanliness to the freshness of the food. 1 of the 2 best Ponderosa's that I've ever had. If you hope to find a Ponderosa as good as it was back in the 80's, then go to this one!
We were so excited to find this Ponderosa on our road trip yesterday! Most of the Ponderosa steakhouses are closed in Indiana - many rightfully so as the quality had gone down over the years.
However, folks, this one is a unicorn!! We had an amazing waitress, perfect steaks, and the buffet and salad bar were pristine clean. My husband and I were reminiscing about how this reminded us of the Ponderosa from our childhood and going with our parents. (we are Gen X in our 50s )...read full review
The food was excellent everything was warm. Everything was clean the serving that we had were very friendly. The restaurant is very nice and very good food. We love it and we come over an hour away just to be up there to eat.
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Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 4PM |
Ponderosa Steakhouse is a restaurant that offers a mix of buffet and cook-to-order meals, including steaks and a variety of other options. Many visitors remember it fondly from the past and find that it still provides a good experience today. The food is generally described as good and hot, with some reviews highlighting the steak, such as the steak cooked to perfection and the Ribeyes, T-bones, and Sirloin Tips with Mushrooms and Onions. The buffet is appreciated for being hot and delicious, allowing guests to eat well and feel like royalty, though some mention that the buffet options are not as extensive as they used to be.
The staff is often described as nice and friendly, providing good service even close to closing time. Bathrooms are noted as clean, and employees are accommodating, sometimes allowing extras like cookies to go. The restaurant's atmosphere brings back nostalgic memories for some visitors, especially those who used to visit Ponderosa in their childhood.
Conveniently located with truck parking behind the restaurant and nearby amenities like Taco Bell and KFC, Ponderosa provides a welcoming environment for travelers and locals alike. Overall, it is a place where guests enjoy tasty food, friendly service, and a cozy, nostalgic vibe worth returning to.