Cattle Ranch

Great place to eat! Sam was such a nice server! Reasonable prices, fun 70s atmosphere -- I wouldn't change a thing! We will be back

This is the most Florida-est 80's steakhouse I've ever been to! Once you get past the initial smell of smoke, you'll realize why this hidden gem has been around for so long.This place is a no frills, divey, old school, and also very local steak house. The decor is a mix of wood panel and mounted deer! The steaks is where this place shines! I ordered the surf and turf, opted for the grilled shrimp. The strip was perfectly seasoned with a great charr to it. The accompanying shrimp looked a bit small, but it packed great smoky grill flavor. I opted for the salad and was pleasantly surprised that they make the Italian vinaigrette and another creamy peppercorn sauce in house. Both were delicious. I recommend getting the buckskins (crispy skin potato wedges) as your side and dip it in the cream sauce. Wife enjoyed her ribeye and kiddos had a great chicken tender meal. You also get a small applesauce, which idk if that is a Florida thing or like a 80s thing. But it was a nice little palate cleanser. The bread was forgettable. Our waitress was sweet and introduced us to the menu. Food came out promptly and refills were good. They have a full bar and a limited beer and wine menu. I would usually get a cab or a dirty martini with my steak dinner but was happily content with the pitcher of beer.Overall, if you are in the area and want to support a great local business and avoid another chain, opt to try Cattle Ranch. Just manage your expectations and you'll have a great experience. Honestly this would've been a 5 star if they could just get rid of smoke smell and tidied up the place a little bit.

Their filet mignon was soft and buttery, paired perfectly with garlic mashed potatoes. The waiter was attentive, but it took a while to get my drink refill. Cleanliness was great, with neatly arranged tables.

Met a friend here for supper. My first time here but my friend is a regular. We started off with fried zucchini & the dip that came with it made it doubly good. I ordered a Cowgirl 16 oz T-bone while my friend got a filet mignon. Both steaks were great. For my 2 sides I ordered broccoli & a salad with house dressing. I highly recommend the homemade house creamy peppercorn dressing with blue cheese & garlic as it is fantastic. My friend got a baked potato & sautéed mushrooms. I sampled her mushrooms & regretted that I didn't order them. We ended our feast with a peach cobbler & topped it with ice cream which we split. I can see why my friend is a regular here. The service is friendly & the ambiance is old school steakhouse. I will return when I'm in the Sanford area.

Okay so, I have a suggestion. From now on, when you look up "hidden gem" in the dictionary, there should always be a picture of the Cattle Ranch. I had a hankerin for a non-chain steakhouse and decided to give this place a shot. It is OLD SCHOOL in the very best way possible. The exterior of the place looks a bit like a biker bar -- not a bad thing-- but when you get inside it's clear this is a classic family steakhouse. For just over $30 I was able to get a 10 oz filet mignon with bread and two mouthwatering sides. I went with the house salad and sautéed mushrooms. The dressing on this salad was some kind of ranch/blue cheese/peppercorn hybrid. It was unbelievable!! The filet was a thick, center-cut piece. Absolutely flawless. And to top it all off, they have Amberbock on draft -- one of the most underrated and hard-to-find beers. Lest I forget to mention, the service was fast and friendly. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. If I had to compare it to somewhere, it felt a lot like Linda's La Cantina minus the Italian aspect. If you know you know!!Run, don't walk to this diamond in the rough.

First time here and very impressed. It's a great family style steakhouse without the frills - just great steak. Service was excellent and food came out fast and cooked perfectly. I will be back!

Went to this amazing Gem for my Birthday again. I have been visiting here for 29 years. I probably go here a minimum of 4 times a year. No a high steak eater out. But when I do I prefer to eat it here. They serve quality meat at a good price and they cook them consistently. Plus their potato selections are great. Loaded bake potato or loaded buckskins are great. Some people say that the decor is dated but I think that adds to it. The service is great. Did I mention they have a full bar and ice cold Coors Light! Don't forget to each the little cup of applesauce.

Service was good but my steak was very overcooked and by the time the replacement came out, all the others had finished their meals.

Delicious food! Friendly staff. Great service. Felt like stepping back in time to a 1980s steak house. Loved it.

Steak tasted great! It was too dark where I sat. I cut my steak and tried to see if it was cooked right but could not see it. Over priced but good food