Pizza Ranch

4.3
669 reviews

About

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Round up the crew and join us tonight at The Ranch. We’ve got a buffet filled with your favorite pizza and The Country’s Best Chicken®. But make sure you save room for our classic Cactus Bread®! Host your next event with us and enjoy a menu that’ll satisfy any appetite—guaranteed. Or stop by for one of our Community Impact events and help support local Hartford groups like the Hartford Chamber of Commerce and the Jamboree Days Committee. Only minutes from the Hartford Swimming Pool and Turtle Creek Park, we’re the perfect place to refuel after a day of swimming and exploring. Feel like staying in? Order online and we’ll deliver the legendary experience to you!

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Pizza Ranch
120 W Hwy 38, Hartford, SD
57033, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
484 reviews
5 stars
279
4 stars
112
3 stars
47
2 stars
18
1 star
28

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Overall, customers praised the food quality, especially the fried chicken and pizza, although there were some complaints about inconsistency and freshness at times.

Service

Many reviews highlighted friendly and attentive staff, though there were instances of poor service and long wait times.

Cleanliness

The restaurant was generally noted for being clean and well-maintained, although some reviews mentioned issues with the bathrooms.

Management

The new ownership received positive feedback for improving the restaurant's atmosphere and service, but some customers expressed concerns about management responsiveness.

Buffet Experience

The buffet was frequently mentioned as a highlight, with a good variety of options, though some customers reported it being poorly stocked at times.
  • CC
    Cindy
    Dec 23, 2025
    4.0
    We had just moved here to Hartford South Dakota we ate it Pizza ranch the food was delicious the salad was fresh the pizzas were great the fried Chicken was excellent will eat there again I want to give a five-star rating thank you for the kind service
  • CP
    Chanze Powell
    Sep 26, 2025
    4.0
    Pretty friggin good
  • RK
    Rose Kunkel
    Sep 21, 2025
    5.0
    We had been very disappointed in this location for a while; they have new owners, and it has made a complete turnaround. The food was amazing, the staff attentive and helpful. The restaurant itself is clean and not so cluttered. We were not disappointed and will be back.
  • LJ
    LaVerna Jacobsma
    Sep 14, 2025
    5.0
    Everyone was very friendly and food was hot and fresh. Building is undergoing some upgrading and it looks wonderful. New owners are really doing a great job.
  • BB
    Brett Bohn
    Sep 13, 2025
    5.0
    Best Pizza Ranch in the area!!!

Frequently Asked Questions About Pizza Ranch

What are your buffet hours?

To view current buffet hours for the Hartford Pizza Ranch restaurant location, please visit our website: https://pizzaranch.com/locations/sd/hartford/120-w-hwy-38.

How much does your buffet cost?

Lunch buffet pricing is: $13.50, and dinner buffet pricing is: $15.99. Check out website to see our kids pricing and other buffet discounts available: https://pizzaranch.com/locations/sd/hartford/120-w-hwy-38.