Bob Taylor’s Ranch House

My girlfriend and I were sent here by some locals. Here’s the short version: Great food, nice waitresses, reasonable price. We had an appetizer, salads, steaks for our entrée and a bottle of cab. Tab was $ 120. Would have been $ 300+ downtown. We will definitely be back.

Best deal for a meal in Vegas. This is ACTUAL Las Vegas, not tourist transplant Vegas. Here for $ 50 you get a WHOLE meal and experience, not just one plate of 8oz. meat. Here you are home.

This place has been around a while it amazes me that it still is there. The Steaks are less than average or worse, I would say that a Mcdonald hamburger is leaner and the place is not inexpensive. The atmosphere is tacky not a place for a romantic or fine dining experience, that would be OK if the steaks were good but as I said they are not.
My suggestion go somewhere else, say North Beach Bistro if you want a good steak, locally.

Still great food and atmosphere. Must be; we drive across town for it on special occasions…

This place has high «Wow» factor to it. It’s up north way from the strip. The food is excellent and beats anything I’ve had down on the strip. Place is also the oldest steak house in Vegas and started out as the guys home. It’s a Vegas treasure that one must find on there own. Hardly any tourist here at all. You’ll enjoy yourself

I really like the flavor that a wood grill gives to meat. It’s hard to find in Vegas and even harder to do right. Bob Taylor’s Original Ranch House has it down. Food is inexpensive for what you get. I could easily pay twice the money for the same food on the strip. The best lamb in town.

Been going here for 30 years and it’s consistently gr8. Classic steakhouse w/​a filet to die for. Salad on a chilled plate w/​homemade dressing. Twice baked potatoes are delicious. Desserts are the bomb. Friendly and fast service and you can can watch ‘em cook. Ambience is ranch style. Suggest reservations on weekends. Tough to find in urban sprawl but worth it.

I love Ranch House, it is so good and I am so happy I tried it out shortly after moving here. The salad with fresh pepper, cheesy toast, ranch house potatoes, it’s just all so good, and that isn’t even mentioning the meats! I really enjoy the ribs here, the steak has been great 95% of the time I’ve been here, and even the chicken is good.

I don’t understand why this place has only 3 stars. The food was delicious. We had the prime rib and the bone in rib eye it was so juicy, so tender, so so good. The price is high but worth. I suggest the owner use some of the money he is charging for the food and clean the place up. The atmosphere is dated and needs some sprucing up but it doesn’t take away from the food at all. The only problem we had was that it was the end of the night on NYE and the staff gathered in the lounge area where we were eating and they were kinda loud. It did not help our romantic evening but we made the best of it. Happy New Year Unilocal

Worst service ever! Sat at our table for 30 min before food order was taken, then and hour later when I told the waitress that we were leaving she tried to charge us for the food that never came out! Skip this one, dont think they know what restaurant service is.

Service was a joke. Drinks were weak. Food was OK but for the price I can go to fire rock for a cheaper meal with alcohol and a better service and environment. Was the worst time ever, couldn’t stand my waitress who was mia all night.

I was taken here recently and this is yet another situation where Unilocal really needs half star ratings. I am siding on the five stars for this place is a diamond in the rough. I can’t say too many good things about the staff, it is old school true customer service.
We had a had the bone in ribeye steak, ribs with lobster bisque, stuffed mushrooms and a couple of glasses of wine. We shared some of all parts of our meal between us.
The stuffed mushrooms were great, nice and juicy.
The lobster bisque, it was amazing fresh with a large amount of lobster in it.
The steak was juicy, flavorful, and cooked to a perfect medium rare.
The ribs were also excellent, not a true BBQ joint rib but they are just right from a country cooking steak house.

I was looking for a good steak to try and I was referred to this place by two different people so I decided to give it a try and take my girlfriend here for something a little different. I was warned that this was out in the midle of residential homes and the tip was right. The place has an old school vegas feel to it. Upon entering we were immediately greeted by a lady that we presumed to be the owner… Super nice. The décor is very old and there are photos of old vegas all around the place. It was empty at first but the restaurant filled up pretty quickly.
The service started off awesome but as the restaurant began to fill up it slacked up a little. For appetizers we had fried calamari which was the bomb and stuffed mushrooms. The stuffed mushrooms were some of the best stuffed mushrooms I’ve had in awhile.
The house salad was not all that great to be honest. I only had a few bites of it. I should have gotten the potato soup but since I knew I was getting the twice cooked baked potato I didnt want to overdue it on potato.
I had heard that they had a 32 ounce porterhouse steak and I was dying to try it. I also heard that if you finished it you get desert for free. So I ordered the 32 ounce steak medium rare. It came a little burned and rare in the middle which I could live with. Rare. medium rare… blah blah its all the same to me. I loved the steak! I finished it and got the deset for fee.
The carrot cake was some of the best I’ve ever had before. Delicious.
If your looking for a new spot to try out and havent been here before I’d definetly try it out. For me it’s not some place I’d go to often because it’s a journey out there for me and a little pricey if your paying for two.

It’s 719 pm on the 12^th. I’ve waited since 620 for my food with no luck. Patiently waiting for my food… update to follow… first time here. I won’t come back. Well after an hr and 20 minutes of waiting for my food I finally asked for it to go. On my way home I noticed there was no sautéed mushrooms I ordered. My wife’s barbecue tender tips and 3 pieces of meat and all bell peppers. I spoke with the manager. He said I’ll get my money back… update to follow

Very friendly and very attentive. The creamy potato soup was a five star
They serve cheesy bread which is a nice addition. We had the prime rib medium rare and it was good
The twice baked potato was recommended by our server and we are glad we ordered it.
The ambience in this rustic place (since 1955) is reminiscent of old steakhouses which is exactly what this is

Went to Bob Taylor’s Ranch house after a 104 degree day on the golf course. Wasn’t exactly pining for red meat after nearly suffering heatstroke on the course, but, my client (a former local) wanted to show me one of his favorite steakhouses in Las Vegas.
Bob Taylor’s screams «old school» — far away from the fancy schmancy nouveau steakhouses on the LV strip for sure. This place has stood the test of time — that should say a lot in Vegas.
If you want a no-​nonsense perfectly cooked steak over wood fire with a side of garlic mashed potatoes with a martini straight up or a nice cab, you’ve found your spot. No nonsense, no b.s. I always choose a sirloin cut, and the folks at Bob Taylor’s delivered. It was the perfect size, seasoned perfectly, cooked perfectly to a medium — every bite was perfect. Very reasonably priced — far cheaper than what you’d pay on the strip.
The service was very good and we wanted for nothing.
If you want a straight up steak with no frills, Bob Taylor’s is your spot. A bit of a haul from the strip, but well worth the trip. Big thumbs up.

Items Selected:
Lobster Bisque
Garlic Cheese Bread
Half-​Smoked Chicken with Twice Baked Potato
16oz NY Strip with Twice Baked Potato
12oz Filet Mignon with Vegetables
16oz Smoked Prime Rib with Ranch House Potatoes
Carrot Cake
Warm Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Serving Las Vegans since 1955 and apparently a dirt road destination for locals before The Valley extended in all directions towards the burbs, Bob Taylor’s Ranch House was chosen for an eveningtime meeting for friends discussing the current boom in local dining, the juxtaposition ironic in how unintentional it actually was when taking into account a setting that has not changed in decades.
Located on the verge of Las Vegas and its neighboring city to the North and the sort of place where feral cats are free to roam on premises decorated with grass and a loose-​gravel lot, it was just after 7 o’clock that our group of five was seated on the cusp of a dining room that reminisces of days long before most of us were born, the open kitchen to the left with a team of chefs searing a number of steaks, chickens, and chops.
Predating the era of artisan purveyors, outlandish sourcing from overseas, and even meats served singularly with sides to be ordered a la carte, it was with conversation and cheap cocktails from the bar that the evening commenced, and soon to be served a basket of Wonderbread topped in cheese and garlic the presentation was actually better than one may have expected, a second basket later delivered free of charge and arguably one of the three best items to arrive on the table that night.
No doubt a place more celebrated for its heritage than the items that appear on the plate, it was after an included low bowl of bisque flavored something like lobster that entrees arrived, each offered with a choice of a starch, both the creamy twice baked potatoes and bacon imbued Ranch House iteration competent with the former actually on-​par with pricy versions on the Strip while the latter compared favorably to a good breakfast hash.
Moving onward to the meats, suffice it to say that the two bites of New York Strip tasted were sinewy enough that fork was subsequently kept to myself and as much as the half smoked chicken may have seemed like a good option for those seeking something lighter, the actual execution was so dry that even dark meat saw one of my tablemates nearly choke when attempting to swallow without water, a veritable disaster of a dish with ²⁄₃ left to waste.
Told by a friend that Smoked Prime Rib was really the only thing to order at Bob Taylor’s it was in a 16oz cut that $ 34.95 was sank and although certainly not much to look at both the flavor and texture were complex and ind indulgent, each bite seeing the tender flesh thoroughly permeated with perfume from mesquite that helped offset the heft of melting fat.
A lot of food for the dollar, though not exactly a bargain unless one puts a monetary value on experiencing a «classic» in its almost original form, it was in a duo of desserts that remaining appetites were invested, the brownie and ice cream combination really no different than any diner classic while the huge wedge of carrot cake was enough to share around the table, the moist base chock-​full of nuts and raisins with cream cheese frosting that came across tangy and only modestly sweet.
** Perhaps a poor choice for dinner the week after doing CUT and Carnevino on back-​to-​back nights it still warrants mention that the quality of Bob Taylor’s Ranch House is really no better than any number of low-​to-​mid-​range chains, the price too high to justify anything other than the smoked prime rib and perhaps a dessert no matter how historic the space.

Wow, how did I let myself get to 7 years between the 2 times I have had dinner here? We had a group of 6 of us have dinner there for a casual business meeting. Each of us thoroughly enjoyed every last bite of our meal.
We shared an order of crab stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer, and I could have had just that as a main entrée, it was that good.
However, I kept winning at life that night, as every new flavor that I was presented with was just as delicious. I opted for the French Onion soup to start, and it was flavored perfectly. They are generous with the cheese in the soup and it was wonderful. Next up was the honey BBQ chicken, and I chose Ranch House potatoes as my side item.
Every bite was delicious, down to the sauteed bellpepper and onion combination. Husband offered a few pieces of his prime rib to me, and I happily ate it up. The prime rib was like buttah!
We live all the way in Henderson and this place is so worth the drive. Tucked away in the middle of newly built homes, is the 1955 original building. It has charming twinkling lights strung from the building and along the courtyard, and has plush greenery in the front area courtyard.
You’ll park in their unpaved parking lot, however, that just adds to the feeling that the place has been frozen in time. A nice little western themed delight in the middle of ‘new Vegas’ stucco and SUVs.
There are cats lounging in the plush grass out front, and I can only imagine why they are here-​the leftovers! As I left the place with a smile and a full stomach, I was tempted to stick around like one of those cats. The food is worth it!

Due to some life events it has taken me awhile to write this review. Had the pleasure of taking someone out on a farewell meal here back in April. We had been looking for a good place to get quality meat without having to go to a tourist trap.
Ranch House did the trick. The cheeseball kid inside of me loved the fact this place has cats running around outside the little ranch house type location. Yes! I am the crazy cat lady who tries to get the wild cats to come let me cuddle them. It didn’t work but still brought a smile as we were walking up!
We had a reservation on a Thursday night and when we arrived there wasn’t a host/​hostess at the front so we kind of just stood there but it seemed like they had a decent crowd for the weeknight and once she finally arrived we were seated quickly at a small table.
It’s definitely outdated décor but it has a welcome vibe and I don’t feel like I need to dress to impress. I would feel comfy in jeans and a T-​Shirt!!!
Our server was named Cali (spelling) she was very friendly and happy to give recommendations on what is the best options as far as size of steak and type to order. The only red meat I really enjoy has to basically be mooing so I went with a medium prime rib usually I got medium rare but she talked me out of it. Next time it will be medium but the flavor was delicious. I wasn’t a fan of the French onion soup or the salad but the stuffed mushrooms tasted good. My date enjoyed their meal but I didn’t take a bite so I can’t speak on that .
We were so stuffed we couldn’t even get dessert but the steak and prime rib is cooked right there where you can see and honestly it’s QUALITY!!! It isn’t cheap but where can you get cheap steak around here that tastes good anymore? You get what you pay for and this place is worth it in my opinion. Just be prepared for the fact you really will feel like you’re in a ranch house lol

I don’t think it can quite be categorized as a staple, but Bob Taylor’s definitely has it’s history in Las Vegas. Being born and raised here, I’ve been coming to the Ranch House for as far back as I remember. When I was younger, this was one my mom and stepdads favorite places to go for a steak. I remember when there used to be long waits and lines out the door. But I can’t remember when exactly I was here last, I just know it’s been a good 15+ years.
A few of our friends recently invited us here for dinner when they were craving some «good olé’ American meat». When the 5 of us walked in on a Saturday night, there was absolutely no wait. There was a few tables sat inside, and while the décor has remained mostly unchanged from what I remember, the place just doesn’t seem to have that Ranch House feel anymore. It’s definitely starting to show it’s age, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it almost feels more like a chain restaurant now than a mini-​getaway from the city like it used too.
After browsing the menu for a bit, I decided on a special that there were advertising, a bacon-​wrapped 8oz filet, I believe priced at about $ 35. Much like the regular menu items, it came with a soup or salad, and a potato choice. I chose the lobster bisque, which wasn’t great, but according to other reviewers, was likely a lot better than their side salad. It just didn’t really have much flavor, and there was no lobster in it. The best part about it was dipping their garlic cheese toast in it, which on it’s own wasn’t anything special either.
Now, I’m the type of person who doesn’t believe in eating a steak at anything past medium rare… and with no shame, I’ll give you a hard time about doing so. But I think when I ordered my filet medium rare, and just about everyone else at the table ordered there’s well done, it threw the kitchen off a little bit. All 4 of our steaks were just off a bit. Mine was cooked much closer to medium, and the well done orders were more like medium rare. Not that I feel too bad for them, since they won’t be able to taste anything way, it’s always disappointing when your steak isn’t done right. Especially mine being over medium rare.
Even though I still think the Ranch House uses fairly good quality meat, especially at the price, their execution just isn’t there. Alongside the temperature issues, our steaks came with a béarnaise sauce that pretty much ruined the whole thing. It was easily the thickest béarnaise sauce I’ve ever seen, and had a texture that was more like a dry paste squeezed out of a pastry bag. There was no smoothness to it, it wasn’t creamy, and it really didn’t taste all that good. Scraping as much of it off as I could helped a bit, but this would have been an entirely different experience if that sauce wasn’t there to begin with.
There service doesn’t have much behind it either. We felt really rushed with our orders, and it took a while to get drink refills too. Our waitress was okay, but she wasn’t very friendly, and didn’t seem all that interested in waiting tables anymore that night.
Maybe nostalgia kicks in a little on this 3 star review, just because I like the place and have been here so many times before as a kid. And as I mentioned, I still don’t think their prices are too crazy high for the quality of meat. But the service and kitchen execution resemble more of an Outback or other chain. I might go back eventually, but if it’s anything like this last visit, and they’ve completely lost that homey, local feel with decent steaks to go along with it, the Ranch House would be all but a memory.