How do you top Pizza Ranch's Cheesy Ranch Stix? Any way you want! Our new Loaded Cheesy Ranch Stix are now topped with an extra layer of flavor. Skillet crust, melty cheese, herbs and spices, and up to two of your favorite toppings! They're the ultimate appetizer on the buffet or on the go.
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 Spring! 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
(232 Total Reviews)- March 18, 2024Rating 5.0awesome food and serviceMarch 26, 2024Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThank you so much, Duane, for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our food and service. We can't wait to welcome you back for another great experience at Pizza Ranch!
- March 13, 2024Rating 5.0Food was plentiful & hot. And all good!March 26, 2024Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThank you, Treva, for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our plentiful and hot food. We look forward to serving you again soon at Pizza Ranch!
- March 13, 2024Rating 5.0“Love to go there for their buffet”March 26, 2024Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThank you so much, Karen, for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you love our buffet. Your support means the world to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another delicious dining experience in the future!
- March 7, 2024Rating 3.0Some of the pizza, and all of the hot veggies had been on the buffet too long. NOT A GOOD VALUE FOR THE PRICE.March 26, 2024Response from Pizza Ranch AmesDear Shelly, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We apologize for the experience you had with some of our items and will address this with our team. We value your input and hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.
- March 6, 2024Rating 5.0Great as always!March 26, 2024Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThank you so much, Dave O, for your kind words! We're overjoyed to hear that you had a great experience at Pizza Ranch. We look forward to serving you again soon!
- February 20, 2024Rating 5.0Staff was extremely friendly from the front cashier, to the cooks, to the servers, to the attendants in the arcade.
Oh yeah...the food was very delicious too.February 27, 2024Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThank you so much, Hannah! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our friendly staff and delicious food. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon at Pizza Ranch! - February 15, 2024Rating 5.0We went at an odd time (2:30) and the food was still hot and variety was good. Restaurant was clean.February 26, 2024Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThank you, Sharon, for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our hot and varied food in a clean environment. We hope to see you again soon at Pizza Ranch!
- February 13, 2024Rating 5.0Fast and Fantastic!February 26, 2024Response from Pizza Ranch AmesHi Ken, thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you had a fast and enjoyable experience with us. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon!
- February 10, 2024Rating 5.0Good Service and FoodFebruary 23, 2024Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThank you so much, Wanda, for your kind words about our service and food! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience at Pizza Ranch. We hope to see you again soon!
- February 9, 2024Rating 4.0Super salad bar and pizza selection...plus nice potato variety. Chicken was very dry, but it was also after the noon rush. Thanks!!February 23, 2024Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThank you for your kind words, Janet! We're glad you enjoyed our salad bar, pizza selection, and potato variety. We apologize for the dry chicken and hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.
- February 2, 2024Rating 5.0good variety on buffet friendly staff.February 23, 2024Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThank you, Sandy, for your kind words about our buffet variety and friendly staff! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon at Pizza Ranch.
- January 26, 2024Rating 5.0Very accommodating personnel.January 30, 2024Response from Pizza Ranch AmesThanks for choosing the Ranch, Wilma! We appreciate the kind words!
- January 20, 2024Rating 3.0The guy at the counter seemed rushed. He was not very friendly. The chicken wasn't fresh. No desert pizzas. The pizzas were old. The salad bar was the good.January 29, 2024Response from Pizza Ranch AmesI'm sorry to hear about this, Catherine. I'll speak with management and get these issues resolved. Thanks for bringing this to my attention!
- January 19, 2024Rating 5.0All staff was friendly and helpful. The food was hot and the restaurant was clean.January 29, 2024Response from Pizza Ranch AmesI'm so glad you enjoyed your visit, Terri! Thanks for the kind words and please come again soon!
- January 7, 2024Rating 3.0Cost too much!January 26, 2024Response from Pizza Ranch AmesDear David, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We apologize if our prices did not meet your expectations. We value your opinion and hope you'll give us another chance to serve you in the future.
- December 27, 2023Rating 5.0great service and food
- December 22, 2023Rating 4.0Even with Sr discount evening buffet total was over $17. This seems quite high
- December 21, 2023Rating 5.0Excellent service from Amanda. Had to wait in the drive up lane for a short time. Pizza was prepared just the way we like it.
- 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!
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