
The Ranch @ West 40
12101 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215
About The Ranch @ West 40 - steak house in Lakewood, Colorado
Minimalist bar & grill with sports on TV known for Friday fish fries & American comfort food.
Customer Review Summary
The Ranch @ West 40 offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, decorated with mid-century modern items. Customers appreciate the friendly and efficient staff, leading to quick service. The food is highly praised, especially the Denver skillet, cinnamon rolls, and unique dishes like the Mexican chicken fried steak. Portion sizes are generous, with fresh ingredients that enhance the flavors. Some reviews noted minor issues, such as slow service at times and specific dish inconsistencies. Overall, it is regarded as a fantastic brunch and breakfast spot with a family-friendly environment and a variety of delicious options. Many customers express a strong desire to return for future visits.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Eddie Hurt
We had an amazing brunch at the ranch! We were looking for a place to eat nearby, and the ranch totally came through. It was our first time there, and we immediately felt a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The place was decorated with mid-century modern items, giving it a cozy and country vibe. The staff was super friendly and efficient, so we didn’t have to wait too long for our food. And the food was absolutely delicious! We shared the Denver skillet, and it was a total hit. The hashbrowns were crispy and not greasy, and the pick had a nice kick without being too overpowering. The veggies were fresh and flavorful. I was a bit let down by the ham, though. It was small and hard to eat. Overall, it was a great value for the price. We’ll definitely be back!
Valeria Cordova
I ordered the cinnamonster (big cinammon roll) and let me tell you it was fantastic! It was very fluffy and the cream cheese frosting was well-balanced. My husband ordered the Cinammon Swirl Pancakes and said they were good. We are from Texas and would love to come back next time we visit.
Tricia Dunham
We had breakfast and everyone enjoyed their delicious meal. Everything was fresh and they served generous sized portions. The coffee was good and refilled before we ran out. Our server was very nice. The decor was fun to look at too.
Molly Halpin
Love love love this place for breakfast! Great bloody Mary’s and food! The servers are so nice! Lots of TVs to catch your favorite team play!
Leasia Teelucksingh
Highly recommend! Service was a little slow, but it was well worth wait. My husband got the Cajun pasta and I forgot about my dish. It is amazing! Easily the best pasta I’ve ever tasted. The seasoning and flavor is unmatched. I chose the Mexican chicken fried steak and it was delicious. Again, the flavors were delicious, unique, and nothing I’ve ever tasted before. Amazing experience.
Shane Kelso ProDriver
This is a great place for breakfast. Try the Mexican chicken fried steak or just a regular chicken fried steak. It's a Family friendly place that also serves Bloody Marys and Cocktails. It's clean as a whistle. The waitress staff with some of the best I've seen and extremely attentive. Don't forget I'm not to get a Monster Roll cinnamon roll. They're really good and seem like they're fresh made on site. There's plenty of parking it's just a general overall Pleasant place to eat breakfast.
Cortland Coffey
This is one of our favorite brunch spots of all time! We just had an amazing Mother’s Day brunch. Angela, our server was so on top of everything! Despite there being a huge crowd of people there. The staff was so friendly and accommodating! Thanks for the amazing experience. We’ll be back again and again for years to come.
Daniel
Fantastic breakfast spot. I don't recall ever seeing a "Mexican" chicken fried steak on a menu before, so I gave it a shot, and it was absolutely fantastic. I will be back to order it again and again. The atmosphere is great. The place is clean and feels new. The staff were great. My coffee and water never went empty. 5 star breakfast for sure! Also, great prime rib if you head in for dinner too!
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