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Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade Ames

  • Buffet
  • Carryout
  • Delivery
  • Drive-Thru
  • FunZone Arcade
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
Buffet Hours & Pricing
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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.
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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.
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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.

New at Pizza Ranch Ames

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.
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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!
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Recent Reviews

4.3 out of 5
Rating 4.3
(232 Total Reviews)
  • Rating 5.0
    awesome food and service
    Response from Pizza Ranch Ames
    Thank 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!
  • Rating 5.0
    Food was plentiful & hot. And all good!
    Response from Pizza Ranch Ames
    Thank 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!
  • Rating 5.0
    “Love to go there for their buffet”
    Response from Pizza Ranch Ames
    Thank 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!
  • Rating 3.0
    Some of the pizza, and all of the hot veggies had been on the buffet too long. NOT A GOOD VALUE FOR THE PRICE.
    Response from Pizza Ranch Ames
    Dear 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.
  • Rating 5.0
    Great as always!
    Response from Pizza Ranch Ames
    Thank 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!
  • Rating 5.0
    Staff 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.
    Response from Pizza Ranch Ames
    Thank 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!
  • Rating 5.0
    We went at an odd time (2:30) and the food was still hot and variety was good. Restaurant was clean.
    Response from Pizza Ranch Ames
    Thank 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!
  • Rating 5.0
    Fast and Fantastic!
    Response from Pizza Ranch Ames
    Hi 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!
  • Rating 5.0
    Good Service and Food
    Response from Pizza Ranch Ames
    Thank 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!
  • Rating 4.0
    Super salad bar and pizza selection...plus nice potato variety. Chicken was very dry, but it was also after the noon rush. Thanks!!
    Response from Pizza Ranch Ames
    Thank 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.
  • Rating 5.0
    good variety on buffet friendly staff.
    Response from Pizza Ranch Ames
    Thank 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.
  • Rating 5.0
    Very accommodating personnel.
    Response from Pizza Ranch Ames
    Thanks for choosing the Ranch, Wilma! We appreciate the kind words!
  • Rating 3.0
    The 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.
    Response from Pizza Ranch Ames
    I'm sorry to hear about this, Catherine. I'll speak with management and get these issues resolved. Thanks for bringing this to my attention!
  • Rating 5.0
    All staff was friendly and helpful. The food was hot and the restaurant was clean.
    Response from Pizza Ranch Ames
    I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit, Terri! Thanks for the kind words and please come again soon!
  • Rating 3.0
    Cost too much!
    Response from Pizza Ranch Ames
    Dear 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.
  • Rating 5.0
    great service and food
  • Rating 4.0
    Even with Sr discount evening buffet total was over $17. This seems quite high
  • Rating 5.0
    Excellent service from Amanda. Had to wait in the drive up lane for a short time. Pizza was prepared just the way we like it.
  • Rating 5.0
    Food was great. A bit cold in the restaurant.
    Response from Pizza Ranch Ames
    Thanks for visiting, Suzanne! I'll be sure to check the thermostat!
  • Rating 5.0
    Great service and great food
    Response from Pizza Ranch Ames
    Thanks for visiting, Shelly! We hope to see you again soon!

Nearby Locations

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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
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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