Pizza Ranch

4.2
2569 reviews

About

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Pizza Ranch in Ankeny, Iowa, promises guests a legendary experience. You’ll find a buffet that features our signature dishes and satisfies any appetite: the Country’s Best Chicken® and any flavor of pizza at your request. And don’t forget dessert—our famous Cactus Bread always hits the spot! Bring the family along after theater practice or the Hawks game and refuel with all the fixin’s. Craving a night in? Order online or call in and we’ll deliver. And since our two party rooms seat 48 and 80 people, we’re the perfect spot for your next family gathering or fundraising event. We’re proud to support you and the community!

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Requires reservationsNot available

Location

Pizza Ranch
201 SE Oralabor Road, Ankeny, IA
50021, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
2,023 reviews
5 stars
1,074
4 stars
536
3 stars
224
2 stars
83
1 star
106

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

The food quality is inconsistent, with some customers praising the freshness and taste, while others report dry or overcooked items.

Service

Customer service experiences vary; some staff are noted for being friendly and attentive, while others have been described as rude or unhelpful.

Pricing

Many customers feel the prices are high for the buffet, with some expressing dissatisfaction over additional fees and charges.

Family-Friendly

The restaurant is popular for family outings, especially for kids' birthday parties, and features an arcade that is well-received.

Cleanliness

There are mixed reviews regarding cleanliness, with some customers noting unsanitary conditions while others found the establishment clean.
  • NG
    Nick Glenn
    2 days ago
    5.0
    chicken was so good it made it all the way to Huxley still hot
  • BB
    brittany bennett
    Nov 17, 2025
    5.0
    There was literally a robot that went through the place that you could sit your dishes on and it would take them back to the kitchen!! The place was extremely clean and actually smelled clean. We went there for a friend of mines kids birthday party, we had a reservation for 5 but because we were at urban air and waiting until the party got tired and hungry, we extended it to 6, and they were extremely understanding for the group/amount of people we had! The robot followed one of the workers into the area we were having the party and it sang happy birthday to the birthday kids, it was such a fun experience!! Definitely haven't had that anywhere else we have gone. But best atmosphere, workers were amazing, customer service from everyone was top tier, the place was again extremely clean, everything was well stocked, fun little machines at the door for kiddos for a little toy for a quarter or 2 on the way out, a little rocking/bouncing horse too. And the little arcade/play room was extremely clean, no broken/down machines, carpet well maintained, definitely enjoyed our dining experience. Also my kiddos were extremely tired so if they look "sad/mad/upset" they just really wanted to go home because we drove over an hour and a half just to go to urban air and they were definitely down and out ready to go.
  • SW
    Sarah Weithers
    Nov 4, 2025
    1.0
    Zero stars. Staff is always rude regardless who’s working. My kids and I came a whole hour before they closed 8:54 pm to be exact when they close at 10pm and was rudely told by two male workers we have 5 minutes to get a plate, we asked do we have time to get a few plates and sit down? Which said employee replied by saying “you got 5 minutes”. When there’s still a whole hour left. Then the second worker came up behind the first impolite employee and said “no we’re pulling the food trays now” so we said ok we will just go then, to which the first worker replied “ok cool” with a sarcastic tone. If you can’t handle customer service don’t work in a job that requires it. I’ve went to a few pizza ranch restaurants after 8pm and never been treated with that amount of attitude or straight up told to basically go home. I’ve always seen others come in after I have when I came in after 8pm previously as well. So I don’t know what tonight’s tone was for. Car full of crying kids and a ruined rest of the night 👍🏼 worst pizza ranch I’ve ever been to and I’ve been eating at pizza ranch’s since I was young. I will never come back here or recommend anyone here. Maybe early hours are better who knows. Crazy service though extremely rude. I also had a waitress take all of our plates once here when we were still eating we just went to get another plate. Everyone just wants to go home early here. Don’t go here lol.
  • AJ
    A. J.
    Oct 27, 2025
    5.0
    Go there for most of our birthday parties. The arcade area is a big seller for kids. Foods always great, too!
  • DP
    David Polister
    Oct 16, 2025
    5.0
    Tried their buffet. The food was good, but limited as listed to pizza, chicken both BBQ and fried, salad and dessert bar. Supposed to be wings but none were present on our visit. They use a robot so people can place their dirty dishes in it. It roams around on a programmed path with various stops for that purpose.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pizza Ranch

What are your buffet hours?

To view current buffet hours for the Ankeny Pizza Ranch restaurant location, please visit our website: https://pizzaranch.com/locations/ia/ankeny/201-se-oralabor-road.

How much does your buffet cost?

Lunch buffet pricing is: $14.99, and dinner buffet pricing is: $16.99. Check out website to see our kids pricing and other buffet discounts available: https://pizzaranch.com/locations/ia/ankeny/201-se-oralabor-road.