Pizza Ranch has put a twist on our beloved Cactus Bread for our newest limited time offering - Sweet Almond Cactus Bread! With almond flavored streusel, sliced honey roasted almonds, and our signature icing, this sweet treat is the perfect way to end, or start, any meal at Pizza Ranch.

Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade Ames
- Buffet
- Carryout
- Delivery
- Drive-Thru
- FunZone Arcade
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9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Buffet Hours & Pricing
Lunch10:30 AM - 4:00 PM$14.99Lunch10:30 AM - 4:00 PM$14.99Lunch10:30 AM - 4:00 PM$14.99Lunch10:30 AM - 4:00 PM$14.99Lunch10:30 AM - 4:00 PM$14.99
Evening4:00 PM - 9:00 PM$16.99Evening4:00 PM - 9:00 PM$16.99Evening4:00 PM - 9:00 PM$16.99Evening4:00 PM - 9:00 PM$16.99Evening4:00 PM - 10:00 PM$16.99
Weekend10:30 AM - 10:00 PM$16.99Weekend10:30 AM - 9:00 PM$16.99
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.
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.
We're Hiring - Apply Now!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.
Special Pricing
Kids Eat Free
Tuesday4pm-9pm
Free
One child 12 & under per full-priced paying adult.
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 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.
Available at Pizza Ranch Ames
Room 1: Seats 60
Room 2: Seats 30
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.
New at Pizza Ranch Ames
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Pizza Ranch is offering Double Points on Ranch Rewards accounts every Wednesday all Winter! Get two points for every dollar spent on qualifying purchases. Once you reach 100 points, we'll reward you with $5 to use on a future Pizza Ranch purchase!
Recent Reviews
4.3 out of 5
Rating 4.3
(214 Total Reviews)- November 18, 2023Rating 5.0Food was great. A bit cold in the restaurant.November 28, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThanks for visiting, Suzanne! I'll be sure to check the thermostat!
- November 12, 2023Rating 5.0Great service and great foodNovember 27, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThanks for visiting, Shelly! We hope to see you again soon!
- October 23, 2023Rating 5.0Buffet was full & freshOctober 26, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThanks for choosing the Ranch, Michele! Come again soon!
- October 20, 2023Rating 3.0good serviceOctober 25, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThanks for visiting, Joyce. Let us know how we can improve for next time!
- October 13, 2023Rating 4.0Plenty of chicken BUT ran out of dessert by the time my table was ready for dessert. Salad bar well stocked.October 25, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThanks for visiting, David! I'm happy to hear your meal was good overall. Please never hesitate to request any dessert you're craving, and we'll make it fresh for you!
- October 10, 2023Rating 5.0Friendly, efficient, spoke clearly and at a good volume. I enjoyed my mealOctober 24, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThanks for choosing the Ranch, Jean! We appreciate the review and hope to see you again soon!
- September 28, 2023Rating 5.0Friendly workers. Great food. A favorite place to eat for my family. The five dollar birthday reward is great to receive.
- September 24, 2023Rating 4.0Cold macroniSeptember 25, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AmesI'm sorry to hear about this, Bruce. I'll discuss our procedure with the staff to make sure this does not happen again.
- September 20, 2023Rating 5.0The food was good, but really appreciated the young man that was so prompt on clearing away used plates.September 22, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThanks for visiting, MaryJo! We appreciate the kind words. Hope to see you again soon!
- September 14, 2023Rating 5.0Everything looked & tasted good. Employees were friendly & helpful.September 15, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThanks for the review, Treva! We hope you'll be back soon!
- September 10, 2023Rating 5.0Very good. The gentleman at the cash register was very nice as wellSeptember 11, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThanks for visiting, Crystal! Come again soon!
- September 6, 2023Rating 5.0Chad was a great host! Food and service were excellent!September 11, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThanks for visiting, Dave! We appreciate the review!
- September 1, 2023Rating 5.0Great lunchSeptember 11, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThanks Michael!
- August 26, 2023Rating 5.0great food and great customer serviceAugust 31, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThanks for visiting! We appreciate the review!
- August 21, 2023Rating 3.0I was disappointed in the music. Usually I hear wonderful christian music but this was only classic country westernAugust 31, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThanks for visiting, Stephen! Pizza Ranch corporate allows Christian or Country music in our restaurants. It sounds like we chose country on the day you stopped by.
- August 17, 2023Rating 5.0Great food - hot dishes were fresh and hot; salad bar stocked with fresh foodAugust 31, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThanks for visiting, Bernard! We hope to see you again soon!
- August 7, 2023Rating 5.0Great People! Outstanding Food. Very clean. Overall a wonderful experienceAugust 18, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThanks for visiting, Doug! We hope to see you again soon!
- August 5, 2023Rating 4.0MORE FOOD PLUS MORE PIZZA PUT OUT AND IT WOULD BE NICE IF YOU HAD CHICKEN TENNERS OUT ON BUFF ALSOAugust 18, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThanks for visiting, David. I'll pass along the chicken tenders request to corporate, as they are currently not an approved item.
- July 28, 2023Rating 5.0Excellent customer service.
The area manager went above and beyond. He was training a night manager when I had told him I wanted to have a slice or two of the cookie, but the children that had just left,had taken the inside of the cookie and left the crust. The area Mgr said he'd make another cookie and bring it directly to the table. Then he said, I'll just box it up for you to take home.July 31, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AmesI'm so glad you enjoyed your visit, Joe. Thanks for the review, and I hope you'll visit again soon! - July 26, 2023Rating 5.0Great cudtomer servive. Buffet was well stocked. We had delivered our specialty pizzas very efficientky.July 26, 2023Response from Pizza Ranch AmesWe appreciate the review! Thanks for visiting!
Nearby Locations

Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade
Story City
Main Phone
(515) 733-4111(515) 733-4111
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
1513 Broad Street Story City, IA 50248 US

Pizza Ranch
Boone
Main Phone
(515) 432-2222(515) 432-2222
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
1703 S Story Avenue Boone, IA 50036 US