Desperately seeking a family friendly and moderately priced buffet in a clean and friendly environment? This Pizza Ranch is the ticket.
This is part of a pizza and chicken chain. In Wisconsin, they have other locations in Wisconsin Dells, Baraboo, Manitowoc, and Waupun, at the least.
For what they are, I think they do it very well and do not know another place like it here.
A wide variety of pizzas, great fried chicken and a solid salad bar are the primary attractions and always well-stocked. Two soups, biscuits and gravy, wedge cut potatoes, vegetables, soft serve and dessert are also on the menu. They have a nice variety of fountain drinks and coffee.
It is a pretty big place and I believe they can accommodate larger groups pretty well. They also have a couple of rooms they can quarter off if you need some separation from the main dining room. The motif is fun and kitschy country-western. I do not recall hearing any country-western music and if they were playing it, it was muted and not annoying.
It is self serve but the courteous table attendants regularly check on you to clear plates and ask if you need anything. You can also request that they make a special pizza which they will bring to you and serve.
Their fried chicken is awesome. Also, grab a mug of coffee with some soft serve ice cream. Delicious summertime treat!
We have been there a number of times since it opened a couple years back. We have been there during busy times but it has never felt chaotic or that you were in the middle of a stampede. I typically avoid buffets and the mall during the holidays for that very reason. But somehow this Pizza Ranch seems to manage and keep things civilized. Perhaps it is our good Wisconsin manners.
See you there! Yelp on.