Ranch House Restaurant

This place was so cute! We came in with our 3 kids ( 1 of them an infant who was just not having it today ). They were so accommodating to us and our situation. My kids both got the breakfast option from the kids menu .... And they typically leave more than 75% of their food on the plate, but they ate everything! The tuna melt was amazing. My husband got the fish basket and said it was really good. Will be coming back.

This is a nice Mom and Pops restaurant. It was my first time here. I love trying new places, especially a small business. Me and my family tried a variety of things. We love to eat off each other's plate. When you walk into the restaurant. You get a feeling that you went back into the 80's this place reminds me of dinners my grandfather used to to take me to as a kid. The walls have wood paneling, and the ceiling is acoustic. The restaurant is actually a good size, but they use the small side of the restaurant. I haven't been here at night. So it could get full enough to fill the other half of the restaurant. The service is great, and fast. You are checked on often from the waitress and bus boy. Even the owner makes sure things are running smooth. My kids loved the hot chocolate. It tasted like Swiss Miss to me. The Ice Tea without sugar is refreshing. So the food overall, can be a hit and miss. The jalapeño and eggs were great. Not hot, as you would think. The eggs are are fluffy, with diced jalapeños. The hash browns were ok. I like mine more crispy than the way they make them. The chicken and mushroom sandwich, is more like a burger. It is juicy and flavorful. The fries are nice and seasoned. I love the way they taste. They cheeseburger was okay. The kids pancake was pretty good. The bacon is a hit and miss. You can get some that overcooked, and some that are perfect.The Country Ham Steak was pretty salty. Well for me. It is served very juicy. So if you get it, make sure to eat you eggs with it at the same time. That will cut into the salt. The prices are not bad. I recommend this place. It gets away from the commercial location, and brings out to Santee area. From there, you can venture out to the desert or mountains. I will come back.

My friends recommended this Mom and Pop restaurant in Lakeside. They like to support local businesses. Our server was exceptional-she totally is an old school I've worked here forever waitress. Very attentive. My husband said his chicken fried steak was the best he had ever had. They serve it with a creamy sausage gravy. The mashed potatoes were straight up good. No frills and satisfying. Chicken noodle soup was also homestyle.What I really like about this restaurant is that they offer a variety of options: pancakes, French toast, and Belgian waffles. Everything is affordable and love their daily specials. We all went for the early bird dinners. My friend's meatloaf looked yummy! I'll try that next. Not a fan of pork- did not by know it was coming with the chicken fried steak sauce. My hubby loves his extra sausage from.me.

Rustic vibes inside. Food and customer service is top notch. Thoroughly enjoyed every bite of my top sirloin steak, eggs, and potatoes. Friendly hometown restaurant. Gonna come back.

Keep your eyes out for French toast it moves have a great breakfast with a side salad

Nice cozy restaurant in Santee breakfast options are plenty. Staff is warm and friendly little hidden gem in Santee!

Food ain't bad -- the staff just sucksWent in with my wife's card to pay for a to-go order, the cashier took the card and swiped it *paying for the meal* but then refused to give it back until I brought her in to verify her identity. I understand the scrutiny if a person hands over a card with a name that doesn't look like theirs, but if you're worried about credit card fraud MAYBE DON'T PAY FOR THE FOOD WITH THE CARD FIRST??Oh and he also tried to shake me down for a tip "for the rest of the staff" as I was leaving :/Like I said at the beginning, food's ok, they just desperately need better staff

Came here for the first time. The people were very friendly our waitress went out of here way and that's a plus. The food was enjoyable when I received my order it had more bacon than I thought there would be so no skimpy meals also a plus for the portion size. Will be back for sure.

Food is 5/10, not bad but not the best. Service was amazing, the waitress was sweet and patient. The ambiance felt homey and had small town vibe which I liked. It was a small restaurant but the workers were very nice.

Let me start by saying our service was great! Everyone was friendly and smiling. I was even complimented on a a new summer dress I had worn for the first time.That being said I noticed an unpleasant odor as soon as I walked in. Smelled like mold but we gave it a shot anyway. We placed our order and food came out fairly quickly. We ate and then left to do some shopping. As we were walking around the store I realized I wasn't feeling very well. Several hours later I realized it was food poisoning. Mind you there were plenty of others eating here but I personally will not be back. The two stars are for the staff only.