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“Good experience, lots of food”

Juniper Valley Ranch
Ranked #128 of 1,708 Restaurants in Colorado Springs
Price range: ₱697 - ₱2,322
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Local cuisine, Families with children
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
Description: Juniper Valley Ranch opened its doors in 1951 and serves fried chicken and comfort food country in a rustic adobe home on a real working ranch. Dinners are served family style with a choice of fried chicken or baked ham (plus chicken fried steak on Friday nights and Nashville Hot Chicken on Thursdays and Sundays). Everything is made from scratch daily and meals include an appetizer and seasonal dessert. 5 Generations of the Parker family have ran the restaurant and in 2021 the establishment will celebrate its 70th year of operation. It is a favorite among locals and travelers alike. reservations are strongly recommended by calling ahead.
Reviewed September 18, 2019

My son had heard a lot about this place and we made reservations. (you will want to make reservations as they have become so popular it is difficult to do a walk in.) We all ordered the chicken and my son and I both commented on how small the chickens were. But they were cooked well. Riced potatoes and gravy and biscuits were excellent. Appetizer was chicken curry soup with two cheese its (not kidding, it made us laugh), and it was very good. Slaw was good. We aren't okra fans, so skipped the okra. Took dessert home for the next day as I just couldn't eat another bite.

If you aren't familiar with the menu or restaurant, here is more information. The primary seating times are 5:30; 6:30 and 7:30. You don't need to arrive early as they won't seat you until your reservation time. So it is a mass exodus of people and they clean the tables and seat the next group. They are only open Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Everything is served family style and all food comes out promptly. You can ask for refills. There is a limited beer and wine list and a small cocktail selection. You can take leftovers home. Meal comes with choice of appetizer; ham or chicken (Friday nights they have chicken fried steak as well); and sides as well as desserts or if you pay a bit more, premium desserts.

It is a fun experience and worth the drive. Would have given them a five star if the chickens hadn't been on a diet.

Date of visit: September 2019
1  Thank Kathy L
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Reviewed September 15, 2019

Very disappointed in this restaurant, the hostess was rude, the food wasn’t what is advertised to be. Waitress needed a mint.
Dead rat on the walkway heading in. Won’t be going back.

Date of visit: September 2019
1  Thank Donebadfood
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prestond53, Owner at Juniper Valley Ranch, responded to this reviewResponded June 3, 2020

We are very sorry to hear you had a bad experience with us. Thank you for the review and feedback.

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Reviewed September 1, 2019

Fried chicken was delicious, as was the whole meal. My favorite thing was the biscuits, hot out of the oven. I had two helpings of biscuits and gravy. The gravy tasted home made. If I ever find out it was canned, I need to know the brand because it was fabulous. Service was great and timed perfectly. This is a great “special occasion “ place...we were celebrating two birthdays.

Date of visit: August 2019
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Thank Janet F
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prestond53, Owner at Juniper Valley Ranch, responded to this reviewResponded September 3, 2019

Thanks so much for your review! We make the gravy (and everything besides our ice cream) from scratch. It’s our grandma’s recipe :)

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Reviewed August 6, 2019 via mobile

Family style dinning... one fix price comes with all side dishes... you get to choose ypur protein, appetizer and dessert. Pies are extra. The place was opened 68 years ago and it’s syill run by original family with the same menu. The fried chicken is deliciously crispy, lightly seasoned and very moist. About 30 mins south of Colorado Springs on 115. I wasn’t crazy about the nonalcoholic cherry cider as a cold appetizer but they said it was on the original menu. Great ambiance and super friendly staff. They make you feel right at home. Reservations are highly recommended. They’re pretty busy.

Date of visit: August 2019
2  Thank vilaaida
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Reviewed August 6, 2019

My wife and I had heard from many people that this is an excellent restaurant, so we invited two other couples to join us for dinner. The atmosphere and the meal lived up to the excellent things we had heard. The very limited menu hasn't changed since the restaurant opened in 1951, and is still excellent. Serving family style makes for a great time sharing food with each other.

Date of visit: August 2019
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Thank Rick J
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