Open Today Until 10:00 PM
Buffet Hours & Pricing
Lunch

10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Evening

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Kids Pricing

1-12:

$1.00 / year of age

Drink is included in buffet pricing. Call for Senior pricing. All prices listed are before tax and subject to change without notice.
Special Pricing

Kids Eat Free

Tuesday4pm-9pm
Free
One child 12 & under per full-priced paying adult.

Senior Buffet Discount

EverydayRegular Buffet Hours
Weekday Lunch: $13.99 & Dinner/ Weekend: $15.99
Must be 65 years or older. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Senior Lunch Buffet Special

Monday - Thursday11 AM - 4 PM
$12.99
Must be 65 years or older. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Military Buffet Discount

EverydayRegular Buffet Hours
Lunch: $13.99 & Dinner/ Weekend: $15.99
Must show military ID. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Take 2

EverydayRegular Buffet Hours
$8.00
To-go only. Includes 2 slices of pizza or 2 pieces of chicken (or one of each) plus 2 sides. Or build your own salad from the salad bar. Drinks and additional sides are available for additional cost.

FunZone Arcade: Half-Priced Mondays

MondayRegular FunZone Arcade Hours
50% Off Arcade Games
Only valid for a limited time at participating FunZone Arcade locations. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Only valid on Mondays.

About Pizza Ranch Ames

Round up the crew and join us tonight at the Ranch. From flavorful pizza to the Country’s Best Chicken®, we have everything you need for a legendary dining experience. And don’t forget your Ranch Card—we’re also serving up rewards with every purchase!

Join us on Tuesdays for Kids Night, where kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. We’re less than ten minutes away from Ames High School, so it’s the perfect place to stop on your way home. Whether you’re here for a family meal or supporting Story County with a fundraiser, we have all the space and savory flavors to guarantee you won’t leave until you’re satisfied.

What do you get when you combine the latest arcade games and the coolest prizes? You get the FunZone Arcade, a legendary experience for the entire family and guaranteed fun for all ages. Play your favorite games, and spend quality family time in a safe and casual environment. And when it’s time to refuel, enjoy your favorite pizza on our famous buffet.
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FunZone Arcade Info

Party Packages

From birthday parties and church groups to team celebrations and family reunions, a Pizza Ranch FunZone party lives up to its name!

Arcade Information

What do you get when you combine the latest arcade games and the coolest prizes? You get the FunZone Arcade.

Half-Priced Play Mondays

Half Price Play Mondays are here! That means all your favorite games are 1/2 price all day long on Mondays in the FunZone Arcade.

Recent Reviews

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Jan K

November 26, 2025

Food was great

December 1, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Hi Jan K, Thank you so much for your review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the food at Pizza Ranch. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Carla,Buckingham

November 18, 2025

Absolute Monday night at your place

November 19, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Thank you, Carla, for your review. I'm sorry to hear that your Monday night experience didn't fully meet your expectations. We would love the opportunity to improve, so please feel free to call and speak with a manager. We hope to welcome you back soon.

Teri E.

November 17, 2025

Well stocked buffet and great service

November 19, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Thank you so much, Teri, for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed our well-stocked buffet and great service. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pizza Ranch soon!

David Diemer

November 16, 2025

Everything was very tasty. Chicken noodle soup was great. Very satisfied.

November 19, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Hi David, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed everything, especially the chicken noodle soup. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pizza Ranch soon!

Kent C.

November 12, 2025

Excellent service and very good food.

November 13, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Thank you so much, Kent, for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed our service and food. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pizza Ranch soon!

Linda D

November 11, 2025

Great meal, and great service.staff were very nice, everything was clean and food Qasim hot.

November 13, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Thank you so much, Linda, for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed a great meal and experienced excellent service from our staff. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pizza Ranch soon!

Charlene B

October 12, 2025

I got the to-go plate, lots of good food to choose from, hot food was hot. Good customer experience. Food tasted great!

October 21, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Hi Charlene B, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the variety and quality of our food, and that you had a good customer experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pizza Ranch soon!

Suzanne, E

October 2, 2025

Pizza ranch has gone downhill. No longer carry a nice mix of salad dressings, moved to Pepsi products and the desserts are never out

October 15, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Hi Suzanne, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the selection of salad dressings, the switch to Pepsi products, and the availability of desserts. Please feel free to call and speak with a manager so we can address your concerns directly. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future.

Lisa C

September 28, 2025

Excellent customer service! Very friendly!

September 30, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Thank you so much, Lisa, for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the excellent customer service and found our team to be very friendly. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pizza Ranch soon!

Ronda B

September 25, 2025

Friendly and efficient staff

September 30, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Thank you so much, Ronda, for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that our staff made your visit enjoyable with their friendliness and efficiency. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pizza Ranch soon!

Angie

September 19, 2025

Fond du lac Pizza Ranch The chicken is beyond excellent!! But I think that everything else needs to be labeled & you should have more of a variety like pasta & alfredo sauce, more sides, more vegetables etc... Maybe add another buffet area. Plus the desserts are lacking the ice cream could use toppings. And there's never dessert pizza when we go. Also you could use parmesan cheese, red pepper, pizza seasoning etc too.

September 29, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Hi Angie, This review for the Fond du lac Pizza Ranch was received under the Ames Iowa location. I'm sure it was just an issue with links behind the scenes. If you're ever traveling through Central Iowa we'd love to serve you! Warm regards, Pizza Ranch Team

Diann Schwartz

September 19, 2025

Always great food

September 29, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Hi Diann Schwartz, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you always enjoy our food. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pizza Ranch soon!

Teresa G

September 18, 2025

Excellent in every way! Tuscan pizza is the best!

September 29, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Hi Teresa G, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the Tuscan pizza and found everything excellent. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pizza Ranch soon!

Debra Emery

September 13, 2025

Great customer service along with great food today at 2PM

September 29, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Hi Debra Emery, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed both our customer service and food during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pizza Ranch soon!

Mark H

September 13, 2025

really good pizza, the countries best chicken!!, fresh salad bar. All good

September 29, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Hi Mark H, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed our pizza, chicken, and fresh salad bar. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pizza Ranch soon!

John M

September 6, 2025

Great variety. Wonderful salad bar.

September 26, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Hi John M, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the variety and our salad bar. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pizza Ranch soon!

Bruce r

August 24, 2025

Only two selections of pop, told the reason was because they were getting ready to switch from Coke to Pepsi. Paid for carry out cup at register. Was informed about pop problem at register.Food was fair at best. Manager didn’t seem to care. I probably won’t be back!

September 5, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Hi Bruce, thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear about the limited drink options and that the food did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide excellent service, and I'm disappointed to learn that the manager did not address your concerns. Please feel free to contact us directly to speak with a manager, and we hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future.

Colleen A

August 19, 2025

The food and service were excellent but the tables and chairs were far too many for the space making it feel so crowded even while there were still empty seats in the restaurant. We checked out the arcade and there were few options for my littles. The man at the prize counter was very kind and helpful.

September 5, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Thank you, Colleen, for sharing your feedback with us. We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and service, and that our staff at the prize counter was kind and helpful. We apologize for the crowded seating and limited arcade options, and we hope you'll visit us again for an improved experience.

Rosann B

August 3, 2025

Great food. Friendly courteous staff.

August 18, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Thank you so much, Rosann, for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the food and found our staff friendly and courteous. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pizza Ranch soon!

Ray, K

August 2, 2025

Ther wasn’t much selection for dark meat chicken. Most every piece was white meat which I don’t really care for. Also may be a petty thing but the gravy was like water and no taste because it was too thin. The ,I assume manager, was the best I’ve ever seen at a Ranch. He was walking around talking to people and making sure everyone was happy. Great guy!

August 18, 2025

Response from Ames Pizza Ranch

Hi Ray, Thank you for your review. We're so glad to hear you appreciated the manager's efforts to ensure everyone was happy. We apologize for the limited selection of dark meat chicken and the gravy not meeting your expectations. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience!