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 Ankeny

Pizza Ranch in Ankeny, Iowa, promises guests a legendary experience. You’ll find a buffet that features our signature dishes and satisfies any appetite: the Country’s Best Chicken® and any flavor of pizza at your request. And don’t forget dessert—our famous Cactus Bread always hits the spot!

Bring the family along after theater practice or the Hawks game and refuel with all the fixin’s. Craving a night in? Order online or call in and we’ll deliver. And since our two party rooms seat 48 and 80 people, we’re the perfect spot for your next family gathering or fundraising event. We’re proud to support you and the community!

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.

AWARDS
Pizza Ranch in Ankeny has been locally recognized! We want to thank the community for voting for us – you are what makes us legendary.

Awards Won:
Best Buffet (The Des Moines Register 2017-2018)
Best Chicken (The Des Moines Register 2017-2018)
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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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Lisa B

November 26, 2025

Great service

December 1, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

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

Scott M

November 25, 2025

Great customer service at the drive thru on a busy night at dinner time! Had trouble with the app and the order had to be re-done at the drive thru window. It was promptly prepared and quickly cooked!

December 1, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

Hi Scott M, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that our team provided great customer service and efficiently handled your order at the drive-thru. We look forward to serving you again soon!

Fred M

November 23, 2025

Chicken did not taste fresh, cherry desert was dried out. Special order pizza was good. Thanks for switching to Pepsi!!!!

December 1, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

Hi Fred M, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear that the chicken and cherry dessert did not meet your expectations, but I'm so glad you enjoyed the special order pizza and our switch to Pepsi. We hope you'll visit us again soon for an improved experience!

Natalie G

November 19, 2025

So I believe his name is nick . I call him the pretty boy over a joke that helped me smile threw my medical care. He is so understanding of my health conditions and food allergies. He recently had his son I miss the mother of his son at pizza ranch and am so greatful for them. They make me feel safe. My allergies are deadly. W out the help from these amazing souls

November 19, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

Hi Natalie G, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that Nick and our team have made you feel safe and cared for during your visits, especially with your health conditions and food allergies. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pizza Ranch soon!

DT

November 17, 2025

Great customer care, very clean, buffet is always stocked fresh.

November 19, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

Hi DT, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed our customer service and found everything clean and fresh. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pizza Ranch soon!

Tom H

November 13, 2025

We got to Pizza Ranch about 4:40, got right to the register, and went to our seats. The food pans were all full and looked great! Everything we had was excellent! Workers came by frequently to take our used plates. Great experience as always!

November 19, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

Hi Tom H, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit and that everything was excellent. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience soon!

Rosalind F

November 13, 2025

Went to the one in Ankney Iowa instead of the one in Indianola. Wasn't as good as the Indianola one...Chicken seemed greasy,potatoes were not good.

November 19, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

Hi Rosalind F, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear that your experience at our Ankeny location didn't meet your expectations, especially with the chicken and potatoes. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with a better experience, and please feel free to call and speak with a manager about your visit.

Lisa h

November 13, 2025

Overall a wonderful experience. The salad bar was aa little slow on refilling the 3 salad options but otherwise there was plenty to eat and great service

November 19, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

Hi Lisa, thank you for your review! We're so happy to hear you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the great service. We apologize for the delay with the salad bar refills and appreciate your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Susan D

November 9, 2025

Great customer service

November 13, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

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

Gregory B

November 5, 2025

Great food great customer service I love Pizza Ranch.

November 13, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

Hi Gregory B, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the food and customer service at Pizza Ranch. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Dee R

October 28, 2025

Great food and a very clean restaurant! We love it!

October 29, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

Hi Dee R, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our restaurant clean. We love having you here and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Dan R

October 28, 2025

The employees that I had interactions with were very friendly and helpful.

October 29, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

Hi Dan R, thank you for your review! We're so happy to hear that our employees were friendly and helpful during your visit. We hope to welcome you back to Pizza Ranch soon!

Andrew R

October 20, 2025

Staff were rude and the place was filthy

October 29, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

Hi Andrew, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear about your experience with our staff and the cleanliness of our restaurant. Please feel free to call and speak with a manager so we can address your concerns. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future.

BilBlooml

October 14, 2025

Staff friendly and helpful. Grandchildren love it.

October 29, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, BilBlooml! We're so happy to hear that our friendly and helpful staff made your visit enjoyable and that your grandchildren love it here. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon!

Marti F

October 14, 2025

Great Very quick And hrlpgul

October 29, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

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

Linda F

October 9, 2025

Mike is a great Manager with hard working employees. Vince cooks delicious chicken breasts. My husband, and I, appreciate how clean the tables and floors are. The salad bar has a good selection of healthy food. We really enjoy the variety of food and friendly employees.

October 21, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

Thank you so much, Linda, for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you and your husband enjoyed the delicious chicken, clean environment, and our healthy salad bar selection. We look forward to welcoming you back for more great experiences with our friendly team!

Kristina S

October 7, 2025

Great service. Friendly staff. Hot food. Love all of it.

October 15, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

Thank you so much, Kristina, for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the great service, friendly staff, and hot food at Pizza Ranch. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Micheal, P

September 24, 2025

Didn’t have chicken wings asked they made. Good food.

September 30, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

Hi Micheal, thank you for your review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the food, and we apologize for not having chicken wings available at the time. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delicious meal!

Sheila C

September 23, 2025

The staff was amazing as always!’

September 30, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

Hi Sheila C, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that our staff made your visit amazing. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pizza Ranch soon!

Linda B

September 10, 2025

Good food and Great staff!

September 26, 2025

Response from Ankeny Pizza Ranch

Hi Linda B, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our staff to be great. We look forward to welcoming you back to Pizza Ranch soon! Warm regards, Pizza Ranch Team