The Ranchers Steak and Seafood Restaraunt

Really enjoyed our steaks last night. We ordered the filet and the tenderloin medallions and both were cooked perfectly and flavorful. My husband said it was the most tender filet he’s ever had. Our service was great and our server, Shayla was kind and friendly. The staff were super attentive to clearing our plates, filling drinks and checking in on us. We definitely recommend stopping by here!

If I could give 0 starts I would. Were here in ruidoso for a trip and the owner was rude I took my kids to wash there hands my husband stayed so we can be seated he overheard the owner say “I don’t know if I want them to eat here” 10/10 don’t recommend.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

We ordered, came back and said they were out. Took over 10 minutes to come back and take our reorder. 2 servers with about 8 tables full and it was slow and RUDE! Got my meal and had to ask again for condiments. Waited a long time for everything. Not the same Ranchers I remember from a few years ago.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

Bistro tenders were so delicious!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had the rainbow trout, asparagus and a salad and everything was perfect ??

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Salad

My husband and I have been frequenting Ranchers since they opened. Our last few times have been a bit disappointing as the menu is so limited now. Things we really enjoyed in the past are gone (like the onion rings). Not only that, I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo and usually have to take half of it home. This time there was hardly any in the bowl. I'm talking skimpy!! I was still hungry after finishing it that I had to steal off my husband's plate. Now the food was very tasty!! But I'm very disappointed with the changes!! One thing we didn't know was that Wednesdays are lobster night but they were out when we got there at 5:30. I made a comment that there was a nice crowd there and was told not to tell anyone about the lobster. I wonder if anyone was upset about that! Oh, and if you want dessert, just know it's $12 a piece!!! Yikes. Definitely not worth it!!

Wheelchair accessibility: It is wheelchair accessible.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Catfish Platter, Coconut Shrimp, French Onion Soup, Spinach Artichoke Dip, Tobacco Onion Rings

Just want everyone to know I go here every week ..
The staff is incredible they are like family to each other makes it a very comfortable and fun atmosphere to enjoy some of the best food in ruidoso … not to mention the cocktails !!! The bartender when I’m there on weekends is pristine when it comes to mixing drinks the waiters and waitress’s are friendly and always willing … and last but not least the hostess is the best part !!! Beautiful, smart, sexy, and knows no strangers!!! Come check out this place you won’t be disappointed!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We ate here 3 times in a week and a half. My wife and I stay at a campground that is a 5 minute walk from The Ranchers, and for the last 4 years we have gone there on our anniversary.

We had 3 friends with us this year, so 5 in total. My wife had the sirloin, but wasn't overly fond of it. The 3 of us guys all had the ribeye, which was cooked perfectly and tasted great. I had 3 problems with the dinner menu:

1. There were no daily specials. 2 years ago we were with another couple, and he and I both had the braised short ribs, which were amazing. They haven't had a daily chef's special since.
2. That ribeye was 40 bucks! I can buy a 3-pack of ribeyes from costco for that price and grill them just as well (I've been grilling for 50 years).
3. Prime rib was nowhere to be found on the menu. In fact, I have seen it since the 1st time we visited in 2020.

Anyway, 4 drinks in the lounge prior to dinner set me back $80. The bill was $56, and I gave the bartender 4 20s, assuming I would get back some change. He didn't even offer, just saying thanks and keeping the 80 bucks. He did send out a cheesecake to celebrate our anniversary though, so I figured I had paid for it and didn't say anything. Dinner for 2 was $85.64 after tax, and before tip.

My wife and I had lunch there twice. She ordered French Onion Soup and Brussels sprouts the 1st time, and I ordered the crab cakes, which were very good.

I was told they make a really good burger there, so we tried it the next time we came in. Following is my review of the green chile cheeseburger...

I was wondering how a Wagyu beef burger could be so inexpensive (comparatively speaking), and now I know… it would be a stretch to call this a 1/4 lb. patty (see the photo). It was tiny. But, it did taste good, although not great. There was also a very tiny piece of cheddar cheese, even smaller than the patty. Absolutely pathetic. At least it was melted. That said, I couldn't even taste it. I wouldn't have known it was there if I hadn't removed the top bun to look at it.

The bun was basic, but toasted. It held up well, but then again, my medium-well burger was not juicy. It wasn't pink at all, which is to be expected; but I would think a good burger would still be juicy. The green chile was fresh roasted, was of medium heat, and had good flavor. Lettuce, pickle, tomato, and red onion were on the bottom bun. Again, I had to remove it to keep the tiny patty on the small bun.

The fries were most likely from frozen, but came out very hot, and were seasoned nicely. The waitress was very nice, but the food took a long time to come out... definitely not her fault though.

Given the fact that this is a steakhouse, I would have expected higher quality ingredients; but that was not the case with the bun and the fries. Also, I would be happy to pay a little more for a burger that is larger than a Micky D's quarter pounder, as well as cheese and green chile to cover the patty.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Best, bartenders in New

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was excellent, especially the French onion soup. Nice and cozy atmosphere. My only hesitation is our waitress was not present as much as I’d prefer plus she failed to tell me they were out of asparagus until she brought my food. The meal more than made up for her lack of attention. You definitely should try it if you’re in town.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Loaded Baked Potatoe, French Onion Soup

It was me and my wife’s first time, my birthday as well.

Everything started off great.
But ended very hostile.

Fully aware that the restaurant closes at 9pm, we arrived at 8:20pm and waited quite some time to finally get served. Finally our waiter (forgot her name but told us she was a manager) arrived and we asked when is last call to order anything and she said we can still order after 9pm, no problem.

Everything was good until towards the near end when my wife politely asked for a 2nd round of wine. Our waiter then says “i asked if you wanted wine and you said no”. First off thats a disrespectful way to respond to a guest and secondly if a guest wants something else the correct response is yes, at least, as a server

Then when our server returns without my wife’s wine, we politely reminded her we would like the 2nd round in which she responds “i already brought you your wine, i am sure of it”….There’s no need for us to try and get free stuff besides a birthday complimentary. We were there to spend money, not to have our waiter argue us about her bringing our order.

To make matters worse, she said “fine I’ll bring it” and left nodding her head and annoyed by our request

I asked for our tab and paid it.

No apologies were given to us for the tension and mistreatment of the guest.

Worst of all, less than 10min passed after paying our tab and the lights were cut off on us.

We did not feel welcomed and were not wished a good night and thank you.

This is a complete disrespect and horrible reputation for the restaurant and this server should be disciplined or face consequences for this irresponsibility.

I was excited trying out this new place but at the end, i regretted leaving any tip.

The server was a blonde woman with a big tattoo on her chest (inappropriately exposed for a restaurant of this quality).
P.s. the server slurred her words a bit and a bit delayed in her speech, possibly drank on the job.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 1

My husband and I were recommended this restaurant. It was pretty fancy. The food was delicious and we were told to order whatever was the chefs special...let me tell you..it was fabulous! My husband and I both had the prime rib with a side of mashed potatoes. It also came with a soup or salad. We both had soup. I had a brothy, vegetable soup, and my husband had the French onion. Delicious! I thought the food was a little expensive, but everything we ate was a 10/10.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

As always, everything was perfect. Francisco is an amazing bar tender and waiter.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Catfish Platter

Food was amazing as was Fernando our server.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5