The Ranch

4.5 (52)

$30 and under

American

1044 west Poor House Rd, Starkville, MS 39759

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The Ranch

4.5

$30 and under

American

Starkville

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2 people

28 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Good for business meals

The Ranch is a contemporary American restaurant rooted in the flavors, traditions, and hospitality of the Southeast. Our menu highlights familiar Southern ingredients and regional influences through a fresh, chef-driven approach — balancing comfort, craft, and seasonality.

Guests can expect thoughtfully prepared dishes, warm service, and a welcoming atmosphere built for everything from casual lunches and family dinners to Sunday brunch. With a focus on quality ingredients, approachable flavors, and modern technique, The Ranch offers a refined but comfortable dining experience inspired by the foodways of the southeastern United States

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary Southern
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:30–14:00 Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00–16:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Contact
(662) 268-6089
Website
https://www.theranchms.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Jeff Thornsberry

Location
1044 west Poor House Rd, Starkville, MS 39759
Area
Starkville
Parking Details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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Skillet Cornbread
honey butter, sweet corn, green onions
Chorizo and Shrimp Hush Puppies
smokey remoulade, blackfish seasoning, charred lemon, fresh dill, salted butter
Fried Mushrooms
wild mushroom ranch
The Ranch Fries
Smoked cheddar sauce, green onions, steakhouse sauce
Country Style Squash Fritters
apple wood bacon, goddess dressing
Whipped Feta
heirloom tomato, marinated cucumber and onions, dill parsley, flat bread

Salads

Chopped Salad
fresh mushrooms, white cheddar, boiled egg, chopped greens, crispy onions, buttermilk ranch dressing
Baby Spinach
applewood bacon, fried pecans, goat cheese, orange and grapefruit segments, champagne vinaigrette
Cobb Salad
honey roasted turkey, applewood bacon, tomato, blue cheese crumbles, avocado, scallions, boiled egg, chopped greens honey-mustard vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad
parmesan cheese, garlic streusel, chopped romaine hearts, creamy garlic dressing
Southern Summer Salad
squash and zucchini shaved, red onion, gem lettuce, arugula, toasted benne, creamy lemon-feta-dill dressing

Pizza

The Classic Cheese
The Classic Pepperoni
The Ranch
sausage ragu, pepperoni, applewood bacon, mozzarella
The Marg.
red sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, evoo
The Prosciutto
red sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, arugula, prosciutto
The Fungi
white garlic base, mozzarella, roasted mushrooms and onions scallion, oregano
The Hot Box
red sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, pepperoni, hot salami
The Blanco
white garlic base, mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, oregano

Sandwiches

Blackened Redfish BLT
romaine and radicchio, heirloom tomato, bacon, aioli, broken lemon vinaigrette
Country Fried Steak Sandwich
sauteed mushrooms and onions, mushroom gravy, aioli, pressed potato roll
Crispy Fish Sandwich
fried catfish, lettuce, roasted poblano tartar sauce, dill pickle
Roast Beef and Smoked Cheddar
house roast beef, smoked cheddar cheese, crispy onions, steak house sauce, Texas Toast
Honey Roasted Turkey Club
turkey, lettuce, tomato, bacon, mayo, smoked cheddar, honey mustard, 3 stack Texas Toast
American Double-Double Burger
double smash patties, American cheese, smoked cheddar sauce, ketchup, aioli, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles

Entrees

Mississippi Fried Catfish
fried catfish, stoneground grits, coleslaw, dill pickle house tartar sauce. Available Mississippi Hot or Classic
Honey Glazed Salmon
Hoppin’ Johns
Steak Frites
5oz skirt steak, fries, asparagus, compound butter
Crispy Chicken Gem Caesar
gem lettuce, radicchio, parmesan cheese, boiled egg, garlic streusel, creamy garlic dressing

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at The Ranch.

4.5

(52)

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Mississippi
Innovative
Mississippi
American
Mississippi
Most Booked
North Mississippi
Good for groups
North Mississippi
Healthy
North Mississippi
Hot spot
North Mississippi
Good for special occasions
North Mississippi
Lively
North Mississippi
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ranch offers "excellent service" and "delicious food" with standout dishes like the "incredible whipped feta," "pork chop," and "Sunday brunch." The spacious, beautifully decorated interior adds to the charm. While some menu items and parking need improvements, the attentive staff and diverse menu make it a "wonderful experience."

52 Reviews

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Kirklyn
Mississippi1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! Will definitely be going back!
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Ralph Gold
Mississippi52 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good. Ribeye was very good. Salads , catfish and hamburger were good as well. Service was excellent!
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Linda
Mississippi3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the Sunday Brunch!! There are so many great choices, and each one is so good!! My favorite is the roasted shredded pork! The seasoning is so good and not like anything I’ve had! It just melts in your mouth. There are so many choices from several breakfast entrees but if you don’t want breakfast dishes, the pork roast and a variety of vegetables and are so good. The wait staff are so attentive and helpful.
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Kasey
Mobile1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time here , and it was very good. Atmosphere was really good. Drinks were delicious. Service was on point.
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leslie
Northwest Florida5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience our favorite place to come when in town
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Aubri
Mississippi1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was amazing the nicest staff and the food was great!
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Tina
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was great. Everyone spoke and was friendly. The food was very good. We will be back.
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Haley Gold
New York City25 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food, creative appetizers, good steaks, grilled trout is excellent. Wine list is okay not great.
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Racheal
Unspecified3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is not your average, quick casual restaurant. It’s a “treat yourself to something nice” restaurant and I feel as if a lot of people miss that and find something to complain about. The restaurant is spacious, clean, and decorated wonderfully. The parking lot is not great and as I was waiting for my friend, I could hear other guests complain about it amongst their groups. The girls upfront were pleasant. Our server Jack was great. Very attentive, very polite, and he actually seems to like his job. The whipped feta starter was good. The tomatoes were lazily cut entirely too big. We left them alone. The chorizo and shrimp hush puppies were great. The accompanying sauce was pretty one note and we ended up not eating it after trying it once. The fish on the blackened blt was thin. My friend enjoyed it though. The mac and greens were great. The pork chop was the most tender chop either of us had ever had. It made my night. Tender, juicy, and flavorful. The drinks from the bar were great. The first round came pretty fast, second round not so much, but it was dinner and we were fine. My friend loved the coconut cake. It was massive and the only thing he had to box up. As the AGM of another local restaurant, The Ranch is a much needed change of pace and very much appreciated. You can tell the quality of food that you’re getting is great and the ones running the show care about quality and attention to detail. The staff is dialed in. Hopefully, they stay consistent. We will return.
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Christin
Nashville9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun off the beaten path gem. Loved all the food (hush puppies were amazing) and desserts are alllll worth it!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary Southern
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:30–14:00 Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00–16:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Contact
(662) 268-6089
Website
https://www.theranchms.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Jeff Thornsberry

Location
1044 west Poor House Rd, Starkville, MS 39759
Area
Starkville
Parking Details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options

FAQs

The Ranch has a warm, welcoming vibe, reviewers praise its beautiful, comfortable interior and down-home, friendly atmosphere, and the owner notes it's built for casual lunches, family dinners, and Sunday brunch.

Business casual sets the tone, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formal wear; it's a comfortable fit for lunches, family dinners, or Sunday brunch.

Sunday is a standout, Sunday brunch (served 10:30 am–2:00 pm) is a guest favorite, with reviewers calling the Sun brunch outstanding.

Yes, The Ranch is family-friendly: the restaurant description says it's built for family dinners, and guests specifically mention enjoying a "family experience" there.

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The Ranch

4.5

$30 and under

American

Starkville

Make a booking

2 people

28 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 8 times today

The Ranch

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The Ranch

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Starters

Skillet Cornbread

Chorizo and Shrimp Hush Puppies

Fried Mushrooms

The Ranch Fries

Country Style Squash Fritters

Whipped Feta

Salads

Chopped Salad

Baby Spinach

Cobb Salad

Classic Caesar Salad

Southern Summer Salad

Pizza

The Classic Cheese

The Classic Pepperoni

The Ranch

The Marg.

The Prosciutto

The Fungi

The Hot Box

The Blanco

Sandwiches

Blackened Redfish BLT

Country Fried Steak Sandwich

Crispy Fish Sandwich

Roast Beef and Smoked Cheddar

Honey Roasted Turkey Club

American Double-Double Burger

Entrees

Mississippi Fried Catfish

Honey Glazed Salmon

Hoppin’ Johns

Steak Frites

Crispy Chicken Gem Caesar

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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