Cartwright's Ranch House

Hands down, best comfort food I've ever had. Everything was so good! I cannot wait to share this place with my family and friends. It's a little out-of-the-way but so worth it. Perfect excuse for a road trip.I had the chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes and mac & cheese. My daughter had the mac & cheese burger with sweet potato waffle fries. Everything was delicious including the ice tea with crushed ice. Perfect.

Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum. I like scarfing down their chicken fried steak & smashed potatoes. It's a cute lil cafe too.

Here's a review based on your experience:Homey Vibes and Delicious Comfort Food in DallasI recently visited this cozy spot in Dallas on a Sunday morning with a group of friends, and while we did have to wait a bit, the line moved faster than expected. The restaurant gives off a homey, welcoming vibe, with tables set close together, making it feel lively and bustling. One unique touch is that, as you make your way to the back, you walk right past the kitchen and can watch the chefs in action--a cool detail, though it does make you hope they're keeping everything spotless since it's all out in the open!Once we were seated, our server greeted us promptly, and we found ourselves faced with a large menu, which made choosing a little tough. I ended up going with the fried catfish, accompanied by mac & cheese and fried okra. It seemed like a popular choice, and I quickly saw why--the catfish was perfectly seasoned and fried to a beautiful crisp. The tartar sauce and hot sauce they provided for dipping added just the right kick. The mac & cheese was good, though not standout, and the fried okra, while decent, could use a bit more flavor.Overall, our entire group was happy with the experience. We finished every bite, which speaks volumes! I only wish I'd taken pictures of the food because the presentation was lovely, but I did capture the empty plates at the end--a testament to how much we enjoyed it. I'd love to come back and explore more of the menu.

I know this place has been here for a while, but I just don't go to downtown Denton very often on the weekends as there is generally nowhere to park.My wife decided we needed to go and I am glad she made me, the food was unbelievable. She had her usual Benedict while I had the Big Ben, which is biscuits and graveyard with all the meats, 3 eggs and some potatoes Ina pseudo-skillet. It was heaven. The biscuits were so soft, like pillows and super light. The whole meal was that way, despite it looking heavey.I can't wait to go back for lunch or dinner now. Great staff as well

Great place for a burger and I expect from the looks of other orders all the food is good!!!Open dining and sit where you want makes it easy to find a table that fits your needs and party side. Fun atmosphere with many paintings and local items on the mural.As a first timer I got the full menu tour with highlights and favorites... our server Easter gave excellent recommendations (which I took)!My go to burger is a mushroom & swiss... it was awesome (the bun was incredibly soft and fresh)!

Located in the heart of Denton, Cartwrights is a down home neighborhood establishment. Immediately entering you can feel the down home vibe, the unique artwork canvassing the walls let's you know your at home. As a first timer, I spent time covering the expansive menu before conversing with the staff over favorites, ultimately selecting "Wyatt Earp" essentially the classic breakfast. The meal itself was a nice portion! The pancakes were some of the fluffiest and crisp round the edges, I've ever had. My bacon was thick cut and the fruit was fresh. Cartwright's on atmosphere alone should always be breakfast option in the Denton area, add in the heavy portions and you've got yourself the go to diner/family spot!

If you find yourself in Denton, Texas, come on down to the city square, where Locust Street converges with Oak Street and on the square's east side, you will find a great country comfort food restaurant, opened by a couple of Denton High School friends who were aspiring restauranteurs. The house specialties include chicken fried steak, fajitas, and cobbler for desert. If you have extra time, please let our community welcome you to the county seat, where John B. Denton said, let us stay here, it's home.Cheers,Mark F.

Located on the square, I remember visiting this place in the 2012 time frame or so. The Square has changed quite a bit and quite frankly is alive and extremely busy, especially on this Labor Day visit.It has the feel of a small town square diner still, just bulging with customers inside and waiting outside for their table. Parking can be a bear in this area so beware.Very simple setting of tables and chairs. I thought their using a green memo pad to be a little outdated but falls under the quaint category. However, somehow our name was skipped over and when my wife noticed that several parties were seated before us she pointed out name out to the hostess and we were of course sat down next. Added about 20 minutes to our wait time which would only have been about 12-15 prior to that oversight. We got there right before noon so again understanding it's a busy time of day and a holiday on top of that.Waitress was very nice if not easily distracted. She handed us our menus, went to say hi to another couple that sat down behind us, then volunteered to take a family of 12s picture. We are very understanding and it's a good holiday to spend with family. However, then she went to the other couples table and took their order. Then went to wipe down the table of the family that left and then finally came back to take our order nearly 15 minutes later. I think any reasonable person would consider that annoying at best and also now we are nearly 30-40 minutes behind unnecessarily.My daughter had wanted a chicken fried steak which started our trek here in the first place, so getting back on track the menu is what you might expect of a town square restaurant that's serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She did get her wish and thoroughly enjoyed it; while at $14.99 she felt it was worth every penny. I was thankfully given a bite and agreed with her. Gravy and mash potatoes just added and it was just home-cooking style lunch that requires a good nap afterwards.I decided to detour of my intention of joining her with a CFS of my own and instead went with the catfish. $11.99 and the breading was really great. As a side note, you can order all u can eat catfish for just another $3 after 4 o'clock. The waitress did offer to make an exception for me since it was only about 1:30 but I declined. My wife ordered the roast beef sandwich. She has vainly been in search of a good roast beef that she gets in the New Orleans area where she's from. This isn't it but I thought it did stand on it's own two legs and for $11.99 not a bad value. I think the difference is the gravy on this one which is more texas style brown gravy rather than a debris gravy.... My youngest got the bacon cheeseburger. It was pretty good and also $11.99. I thought the fries were so-so on it. Each of the entrees comes with two sides and so it's quite reasonably priced. The food held it's own, but the service, the seating time, and by the way we did wait another 20 minutes for the food to come out do not bode well if you are looking for a place to get in and out quick. I don't rank many places 3 stars but then say it's ok to go there but this one is a rare exception. Food for the most part nails it, though the tartar sauce is a little too much onions in it. But everything here is homemade and I can appreciate that. But in my opinion, the place is not worth a two-hour lunch time frame.

We visited Cartwright's and had a mixed experience. The service was excellent--attentive and friendly, which we truly appreciated.As for the food, the chicken fried steak lives up to its description of being pounded thin--maybe a little too thin. While the batter and gravy were well-seasoned, the actual steak was barely a quarter-inch thick, making it feel more like crispy breading than a hearty cut of meat.The tortilla chips seemed homemade and had good flavor, but they were noticeably greasy. The biggest disappointment was the ribeye. It was tough, lacked the classic marbling and cap you'd expect from a good ribeye, and, to our surprise, was marinated in Worcestershire sauce--why?! It completely overpowered the natural flavor of the steak.We're considering coming back to try their brunch, but our expectations are tempered based on this experience. Hoping for a better outcome next time!

Best place ever I've been coming here with my grandchildren for 3 years every wensday good food scratch that amazing food amazing people best restaurant in Denton please go to Cartwrights !!!