Today found Wookie, Daylight and I heading down to the ocean beaches as I had seen a report of high surf and swells reaching 17 - 20 feet. Sounded like a good picture opportunity to me. After striking out at Westport, the 3 of us headed up to Ocean Shores and the Jetty on the north side of Grays (or Greys depending on the map used) Harbor. The pictures were great and I even was able to test out my new wet/cold weather gear when a wave, slamming into the jetty, dumped all over me. Only because I had the jacket unzipped was any water able to get to my skin. The first gear suit shed all the rest. I mentioned a couple of local spots to eat (both very good by the way) and that the BBQ hunter had taken too long of a rest. Well, to make a long story endless, the Ranch House was on the way home for 2 of us, and the other rider (ME) would not be put too far out of the way. So off we went and a short hour later we were pulling into the parking lot.
Taste: All of us decided on the rib tip platter (one of the specials). I had slaw and beans and those two had garlic fries as one of their sides. I believe 1 had potato salad and the other slaw also. After a very short wait the waitress brought out a small basket containing corn muffins. Another short wait and our food arrived. Wow! A veritable mountain of food swamped the plates. The aroma was incredible. I dug into the ribs without any further conversation. Half my plate was finger licking good. The other half not so great. Some of the rib tips were done almost to the point of being jerky. The others were very tender, but not too moist and juicy (my preference). Adding some of the BBQ sauce provided at the table helped some, but not enough. The slaw was a little bland and the beans were delicious. You could sure taste the smoker though. I'm gonna have to score you guys a 7 today. Not up to your usual excellence. Coffees and waters around for us too.
Value: 65 bucks for all this food and all the coffee we could stand. Not bad for a dinner with 2 good friends. The waitress kept us filled up on water too. 8 stars.
Staff: As usual, the staff at the Ranch House really go all out to make our stay this night a good one. I can't add anything to this visit that I haven't already mentioned before. 9 stars and very well deserved.
Ambiance: Got it going on in spades on this category. Your "new" old place has really got the sweet scent of BBQ sunk into the paint now. Wookie commented that you have taken down the pictures of the destruction visited upon you by the creek that runs by. Lets hope the wall you constructed will prevent any future mishaps. Gotta give you another 9 stars.
Friends: Would I take my buds to your joint over some other place in the area, because you should know that there are lots of great restaurants in the area and even a couple of super BBQ joints not so far away either? Who am I kidding? Of course you would be my first choice. 9 stars.
Overall I'm thinking that today's visit garners the Ranch House 8 stars out of 10. Not bad, but I know you can do better. I hope my next platter of rib tips are not overdone, but maybe I'll order up one of your sandwiches instead. Keep up the good work and all you dummies who haven't made it here yet, get your arse in gear!
Taste: All of us decided on the rib tip platter (one of the specials). I had slaw and beans and those two had garlic fries as one of their sides. I believe 1 had potato salad and the other slaw also. After a very short wait the waitress brought out a small basket containing corn muffins. Another short wait and our food arrived. Wow! A veritable mountain of food swamped the plates. The aroma was incredible. I dug into the ribs without any further conversation. Half my plate was finger licking good. The other half not so great. Some of the rib tips were done almost to the point of being jerky. The others were very tender, but not too moist and juicy (my preference). Adding some of the BBQ sauce provided at the table helped some, but not enough. The slaw was a little bland and the beans were delicious. You could sure taste the smoker though. I'm gonna have to score you guys a 7 today. Not up to your usual excellence. Coffees and waters around for us too.
Value: 65 bucks for all this food and all the coffee we could stand. Not bad for a dinner with 2 good friends. The waitress kept us filled up on water too. 8 stars.
Staff: As usual, the staff at the Ranch House really go all out to make our stay this night a good one. I can't add anything to this visit that I haven't already mentioned before. 9 stars and very well deserved.
Ambiance: Got it going on in spades on this category. Your "new" old place has really got the sweet scent of BBQ sunk into the paint now. Wookie commented that you have taken down the pictures of the destruction visited upon you by the creek that runs by. Lets hope the wall you constructed will prevent any future mishaps. Gotta give you another 9 stars.
Friends: Would I take my buds to your joint over some other place in the area, because you should know that there are lots of great restaurants in the area and even a couple of super BBQ joints not so far away either? Who am I kidding? Of course you would be my first choice. 9 stars.
Overall I'm thinking that today's visit garners the Ranch House 8 stars out of 10. Not bad, but I know you can do better. I hope my next platter of rib tips are not overdone, but maybe I'll order up one of your sandwiches instead. Keep up the good work and all you dummies who haven't made it here yet, get your arse in gear!
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