The Ranchers Club

Super fancy! Right on campus!
The food was good, but overpriced. The service isn’t really that bad, but there were literally no other diners in the place when we went so I expected a little more refills and explication of the specials than we got.
No comments on the wine select, we did not inbibe.
Parking situation is kinda lousey. We were staying at The Atherton, hotel on OSU csmpus, so the parking wasn’t an issue, but I can see how it would be frustrating if you made a special trip to eat here.

Good, but bad. First the good; the Grilled beef tenderloin tournedos were cooked perfectly and the seasonings and balsamic reduction worked well with the entrée. My wife had the salmon and enjoyed it. The bad; barely warm beef, salmon with a rare center and over 1 hour wait for food. Full disclosure, we had a group of 10 but this was a reservation that was on the calendar for over a month. They should have been prepared. The long wait and «cold» beef was a deal breaker. The waitress should have come to the group and explained delays but all we got was a statement saying the food was on its way, which in reality meant 15 minutes later.

Had dinner there tonight– always glad to be on the OSU campus.
Pretty/​comfortable place– nice menu.
Too bad the dishes didn’t come out as described– the student servers are very pleasant yet seem to lack significant product knowledge.
The prices are too high for what you get.
Go Pokes!

If you plan to go here, know that every bite/​swig is delicious. My wife had the chicken carbonara with a glass of Riesling; I had the 8oz. filet mignon (medium) with a glass of Cabernet. This is the kind of place that you actually get how well done you want the steak; others often overcook. The meals came with bread and butter, and we finished it all off with cheesecake. We often skimp, so we also celebrate big.
Overall, this is an exquisite dinner. My only qualms: though the dining room is beautifully furnished, it’s pretty small, which left an impression of being slightly crowded. This is only minor. What hits me hardest is the price tag for it all; to give you a hint the small slice of cheesecake was a whole $ 10. Like before, I say that I savored every toothsome bite, but I could never be a member of The Rancher’s Club. Most times, I’ve got to get more food for my buck. This time, we had an excellent night — we just had to pay for it in the end.

Visited on: March 27 2012, April 8 2014
I’ve been here twice. The first time I came here, it was the first meal I ever had in Stillwater (or Oklahoma, period), and it was a good first impression that belied how lacking Stillwater is in good restaurants. I went for breakfast, and they had fairly standard breakfast fare — eggs, sausages, pancakes, etc. — that was fairly delicious. The second time I went was for lunch, and I had the RC Burger, Hand-​Cut Homemade Fries, and Chicken and Lentil Soup, all of which were very good. The atmosphere is clean and fancy. This might be one of the best restaurants in Stillwater, but dinner is a difficult proposition due to the relatively high prices.

I heard great things about dinner but only had the pleasure of a buffet breakfast. It was typically buffet food. Over salted and never stocked full enough. I wanted to love it based on the ambiance but could not commit after two days. If only they were open for dinner on Sunday and Monday.

Wow what a lovely restaurant! Polite and friendly staff and I love that they are all students learning how to perfect their craft. Excellent broccolini.

The service was good. The jazz music was wonderful. The food left so much to be desired, especially for the price. We both got steak that was just… bland. And both the sauces (peppercorn and mushroom demi-​glacé) tasted like they were based from Kraft barbecue sauce. The potatoes sides (garlic mashed and loaded baked) seemed like they had been sitting around for quite some time, and needed a lot of salt. And the vegetables tasted like they were from a cafeteria. We did get a lobster tail with our meal, which was the highlight (that and the after dinner mints…). The staff was attentive but didn’t ask us if we enjoyed the meal. For the price we were definitely disappointed. If you want to pay this much for a meal go to Marcello’s or Vernon’s. They won’t let you down. We won’t be returning to Rancher’s Club.

This place is legendary! They have great lunch specials and the menu changes every semester. Great service! The best part is you can bursar or use your meal plan here. If you come in for dinner, however, expect to dress up and bring $$$ cause you will need it.

I had use-​or-​lose meal plan points. I should’ve bought groceries at the campus store. Spent $ 200 on dinner for two and I didn’t like a single thing. When we politely told the waiter, he just said oh ok, like ‘I don’t give a damn’ and moved on. Never going back, free points or not.

Doesn’t deserve any stars. Hands down, WORST meal we’ve ever had! Wine list: are you kidding me??? Dinner for five– all of us sent our meals back and left. Raw pasta, leather steak, charred baked potatoes, etc, etc. We asked to see the chef. We were told he wasn’t available. As we left, we saw him in the lobby– he had hickeys all over his neck. Enough said. At one time, this restaurant was a not-​to-​be-​missed. Sadly, it was handed over to OSU food services. We opted for the long walk to Z’s Wine Bar where we were well taken care of with wine and food.

The Rancher’s Club offers the closest thing to fine dining you’re going to find in Stillwater, OK. I have been here twice — once for lunch and once for dinner. Compared to prime steak houses (i.e., Morton’s, Ruth’s Chris, etc.), the quality of the food is inadequate, but equally pricey. Don’t expect to get our of here for less than $ 40 per person for dinner or $ 20 per person for lunch (with no alcohol).
The steaks are good and were cooked correctly. For lunch, I enjoyed a salad, hamburger, and peach-​cobbler style dessert — all of which were good.
On the plus side, the food is very high quality — about as high as it gets for Stillwater. The ambiance is really relaxing and enjoyable and the service is generally good.
Accessibility is a bit of an issue, however. Located in the Atherton Hotel on the campus of Oklahoma State University, the Rancher’s Club is not easy to locate if you are not familiar with the campus. Patrons must park in the student union parking garage to access the restaurant/​hotel.
If I am considering this restaurant to be nothing more than a training facility for students seeking careers in the restaurant biz, than I’m a happy camper. When compared to true fine dining restaurants, I must say the Rancher’s Club falls a bit short. However, this place does have some of the best food in Stillwater and I’d recommend giving it a shot.

So living in Vegas makes me privy to «world-​class restaurants.» Sigh. I’ve eaten at Ruth’s Chris, Flemmings, Boa, etc. etc. etc. and honestly, it can’t hold a candle to this student run restaurant in the middle of nowheresville Oklahoma.
I celebrated my 19^th birthday at this restaurant. I’ve been here at least 5 or 6 times, both for lunch and dinner. It’s by far the fanciest restaurant on campus and most likely the town. Throw this place in Vegas, and it would definitely give the steakhouses here a run for their money, not only with the quality and flavor of the food, but the ambiance and service as well — it’s all top notch.
First off, the décor is wonderful. Each booth has a large photo and the brand mark of a Oklahoma or Texas ranch. There is a gorgeous stone fireplace in the middle of the room (I requested a table right in front of it for my birthday.) I love the cowhide chairs and the antler chandeliers. It’s «luxury ranch» without looking like something from an old west movie.
Second, the food is delicious. I have never had anything bad here. Lunch is out of this world, and dinner is very chic, without being fussy. The food is simply good, and the sorbet palette cleansers make it «extra fancy.» ;-)
Service here is amazing. I’ve never once had bad service. No matter how large the group, they were able to accommodate. Reservations were always a breeze. I’ve eaten here with just one person and in a group of 11 — it was never a problem getting in. As smooth as this place runs, nobody would think it was student run unless you told them; it’s that top-​notch.
At certain times, all the girls in the restaurant get a rose. On my friend’s birthday, she was given two wine glasses, on the house, which she gave to moi. It’s cool touches that make this place stand out.
Be warned, you will spend some major cash here. I haven’t eaten here since 2007, and it looks like they’ve lowered their prices a bit. Once, a friend treated a group of us here on her meal plan (yes, you can use your meal plan here!) and ended up spending about $ 920 (including tax and tip) for dinner for 11 of us, and none of us had alcohol! Yep. Oh well, meal plan was a lose it or use it type set up, so she treated us well. Lunch is much more affordable, but I used meal plan every time I have eaten here.
This is a top notch place to eat and should definitely be visited by anybody remotely in the area.