Ron's Barn Barbecue & Seafood

Food is pretty greasy and most of it is fried. I've been three times and was not happy with any of the food I got any of the times I went. The decor is very old and very dusty.

As another reviewer stated, get gussied up. No need to wear your Sunday best here. Casual down home eating. The buffet is way to go so you can sample everything a little or lot. Check their hours of operation as they are not open seven days a week. Also on Thursday nights it can get busy as they have live gospel bands playing which have followings. I enjoy the simple home cookn' they offer in an old barn setting.

If you are really hungry, cheap and love bbq then this is where you want to go. Considering that Coats has very few dining options, this is an oasis of delicious food and ample portions.Food: The majority of the items I tried were fantastic with a few "just okay" items in the mix, but that's the best part of a buffet, I can try it all and not feel bad when I get something I'm not 100% satisfied with. You order your food cafeteria style, so as you move down the line, the person will ask you what items you want. They were very nice and did not judge you for filling your plate. My favorites were the fried chicken, the cole slaw, the mac and cheese and the complimentary hush puppies. The bbq and the fried apples fall into the "just okay" category, but they were still tasty and I do not regret trying them.Service: Fast and courteous. Our drinks were served quickly and no one really bothered us much when we ate and stayed a little bit later than we probably should have so bonus points for that.Price: Reasonable for a buffet. $11.76 with tax for all-you-can-eat is a pretty good deal in my opinion.Atmosphere: Literally looks like a barn on the inside. Great for big groups, but there are also booths for smaller parties.

Are you feeling all catywampus cause your bread basket is runnin' on empty? Well, don't act like you just fell off the turnip truck. Get all gussied up and head to Ron's Barn. Especially, if you have a hankerin' for collards and fried chicken. Just remember gravy is not a beverage when you go in!!!

Not a very big selection and everything was fried or greasy. The banana pudding was great though.

My husband and I moved to Coats back in August and Ron's Barn was our first stop for "Southern Cooking". I have to say at first I was a bit turned off and not because of the food. It was more of the food not looking the way I am use to it looking. For example, up north our pulled pork (aka BBQ) has some type of barbecue sauce all over it. Down South it doesn't have any type of "sauce". BUT once I tried all the food, it was delicious! I was obsessed with the fried chicken and then buttered potatoes. I couldn't bring myself to eat the beans or Okra, but I think after some time I will. My husband and I haven't been back, but that's only because I know when I do go I will eat way too much.

This is a great place to get bbq, chicken, fish, shrimp, and vegetables. They also have deserts. The food is wonderful and the service is great too. The theme is old western. You pay for buffet. They have catering and take out too.The only problem i had was the bathrooms are tight.

James & Virginia Hicks Family Of Broadway NC would like to send a 5-STAR THANK YOU to Ron's Barn - Sanford Location ( Mr. Steve) for the DELICIOUS CATERED MEAL that was provided for our family reunion this past Saturday!

This was just terrible, we got there around 5 on Saturday. They were just starting to prepare the food for the buffet as folks were coming in. Someone said "he hasn't even dropped the chicken yet" The chicken was not fresh, other items were cold and the place is super dark and dusty (especially the room between the dining room and the entrance.) My first and last experience, still can't figure out what all the hoopla was about. The service staff were excellent, that was its saving grace.

Took my family to this restaurant and was very unsatisfied. Very confusing if you haven't been here before. This is like a cafeteria not a buffet. As far as the food goes, I chose the country style steak and gravy and the chicken pastry for my meats. The chicken pastry was not good, the pastry all stuck together and was under cooked with no chicken. My family members got ribs and they could not even take a second bite. We drove from Raleigh and will never go back.