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The Ranch House Bar B Que

1408 NE Big Bend Trail, Glen Rose, TX 76043
254 897 3441
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Ranked #10 of 22 restaurants in Glen Rose
Price range: $10 - $15
Cuisines: Barbecue
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Dessert
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Dallas, Texas
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We read about this restaurant in a pamphlet in the hotel room. It was rated quite high, so we thought we'd try it. We were met with a sign on the front door indicating they were out of brisket, and they couldn't accept credit/debit forms of payment. Between those two items, we immediately departed the premises and took our business... More

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Cleburne, Texas
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36 reviews 36 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We went here when Hammond's Barbque was closed one time, and were pleasantly surprised. The food was good and in ample portions. Price wasn't bad either.

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Dallas, TX
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126 reviews 126 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 62 cities Reviews in 62 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

It's great to have two outstanding barbeque restaurants in town, but I chose Ranch House since it was a little closer to my hotel. I arrived early to make sure all the selections were available. My brisket was tender, with a great smoky flavor. The BBQ beans were tasty and the Chipotle-flavored potato salad was very flavorful and interesting. Large... More

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Albion, New York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Good food. was closed when i was there in spring. Hope not for good because we loved eating here. Great value and great food! Its tight in there but the food makes it worth it. Lots of fun stuff to read hanging on the walls

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See 2 more reviews by JoshBny for Glen Rose
usa
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42 reviews 42 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Had a great smoked half chicken and apple pie. I would have order the brisket or some other BBQ item off the menu but this was the special. Was really good. Friendly waitress service. Right price. The place is roomy and we had a booth. Sure, we were there for lunch but I dont think it would have felf much... More

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Frisco, Texas
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54 reviews 54 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013 via mobile

Spent 30 minutes waiting just to get our order in. Was anxious to eat, that the food would be one of those experiences you brag about how the service was so bad but the food was really special...yeah...got none of that. In fact we were served after a couple of other tables who had come in after us. The service... More

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Granbury, Texas
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88 reviews 88 reviews
53 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

Our favorite B-B-Q place in the Glen Rose Area. When driving to or thru Glen Rose and planning to eat, this is where we stop. Try it, you will NOT be disappointed.

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Chicago, IL
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94 reviews 94 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 64 cities Reviews in 64 cities
96 helpful votes 96 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

Friendly service, good sized portions. Not a lot of choices on meat types. At lunch peak, the beef brisket wasn't ready yet. It wasn't that they ran out, it just wasnt ready. So the only other choices were sausage, turkey or ribs. I am assuming this is not normal for them, so I don't want to ding them too much.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

Chicken fried steak was well seasoned and was so tender I could easily cut it with the plastic butter knife. BBQ brisket was perfect. I've lived in Texas all my life but recently moved to Louisiana. This place remided me of all the things I love and miss about Texas. Good people, good food, relaxed atmosphere, Texas Proud!

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Glen Rose, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012

I'm a lifetime Texan and have eaten barbecue in countless restaurants. The barbecue at The Ranch House is one of two restaurants at the top of my all-time FAVORITES!! Texas Monthly even named Ranch House, "One of the 50 Best Barbecue Places to Eat;" and on its magazine cover praised the excellence of the homemade pie as "a slice of... More

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