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Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill

3449 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93003
805.620.4500
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Ranked #48 of 246 restaurants in Ventura
Cuisines: Barbecue
Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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- May 19, 2013
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Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

The food here is good if you like real BBQ. The staff is hit or miss depending on your waiter, sometimes they are really on it and sometimes you will feel like they have forgotten you. The beer is great but not cheap. The best thing for sure is the half price sliders at happy hour during the week, that... More

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Oak View, California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

The wait alone is ridiculous. They have never been full when we go yet you typically have ajar hour wait no matter what. The tri tip is the best. Drinks are too pricey.

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San Francisco, CA
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Had shredded onion to start and the portion is HUGE! It was really good. Ordered prime rib and got a slab of meat (15 oz) and cooked to my liking. Pinot noir recommended by server was also excellent. Great experience overall.

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Ventura, California
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32 reviews 32 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

Music was too loud. Broccoli smelled like fish. No accommodations in making protein style burgers. No familiarity with gluten free wheat free or dairy free challenges. $18.00 with tax n tip for poor quality is frustrating. Lunch partners Mac n cheese tasted like it was out of a box.

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Ventura, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013 via mobile

We have small kids so we like take out. They have curbside service which is a plus. The takeout food can be hit or miss. We have had over cooked chicken serval times. Eating in the restaurant is better. The Mac abd cheese is great. Good wings. .

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Santa Barbara
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

One of my favorite restaurants to go to in Ventura. It's clean, welcoming and has good food! The mac n' cheese has got to be the best mac n' cheese I have ever had. It's cheesy goodness in a piping hot bowl. The complimentary bread they bring out before your meal is quite good as well. It's always warm, never... More

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Ventura, California
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24 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2013

You can smell wood ranch from a mile off, and that's a good thing. Their rolls and mac and cheese are write-home-about-worthy, and the bbq (ribs, pulled pork, try-tip) are all stellar. Best $19 sirloin steak in town for sure. They always get the cooking temperature right, and the service is always friendly and fast. They are sometimes VERY busy,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

I always order exactly what I said in the title. Mac n cheese so creamy and rich you can't help but make those mmmmm noises. This place is always busy on the weekends, expect a long wait, or take-out!

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Ventura, California
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10 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2013

Wood Ranch has a great family friendly environment. Delicious food and huge portions. We like to go with the grandparents and kids for a fun night out.

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Ventura, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013

Just returned from dinner at Wood Ranch in Ventura, CA. Prior to this visit I had an issue with a gift card/promotional card that was not accepted by any of the staff, including a prior manager. I was not a happy customer and I wrote a rather negative review of my experience. I am happy to report that the restaurant... More

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