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For four star American, try Wood Ranch Bbq And Grill in Camarillo. This is a great place. It's known for its barbecue. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features private rooms and a full bar.
4.0 of 5 stars.
LET'S PULL OVER TO THAT PLACE! After a super long drive back down to LA from up North, we stopped here for the night. Pros:-It was some type of sports night and it was loud! This place is great for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always a zoo. Crazy busy. I usually have a few pricey beers before I wait for my table. Anyway, last time I came here ordered what I always order - tri-tip - MEDIUM RARE. They brought it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All you need is the tri-tip and half chicken and you're set. There's something about the BBQ sauce, it's amazing. This is a nice place to go to when you have reservations and for a good fulfilling...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent BBQ.Ate here with my husband and son and we all loved it. We were on our way from LA to SF and noticed this place by the US 101. Great service and food. Would come again. A
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The meat (ribs, chicken) was good but the tri tip is excellent. Smashed sweet potatoes had an unusual flavor that was good at first but got old kinda quick. The potato skin, salsa and spinach dip were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
IT JUST SMELLS!!!!!!BBQ as you never had it before ...or at least me, after a weekend in Santa barbara my GF and I decided to stop at he aunts house she was holding a family gathering and my GF...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Considering this a very meat based restaurant, they have a decent vegetarian selection. They have 2 salads that are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian with a mushroom substitution. There is also a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food with good service can be hard to find together in Ventura. Wood Ranch does it right. Excellent BBQ ribs and prime rib. The burgers are great too. Love the deep-fried onion brick and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmm. I love going here for the bbq chopped chicken salad. The only problem is that there is always a wait so I like to order the pick up option sometimes. One of my favorite things is the toddler...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tri tip sandwich with au jus. yummm. The macaroni & cheese was good, nothing too special but good. They serve water in jars which were very fun. I like their outdoor sitting, the chairs are very cozy,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch, right at 12 to beat the rest of the patrons! No wait! This place is one of my favorite (top 5) food places in ven-ox-cam area. The bread that comes with the meal is nicely warm,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has awesome barbecue sauce, the tri-tip sandwich is delish, but can you ever go wrong with a tri-tip sandwich? Beef ribs are also amazing here. Another plus to this place are the garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very yummy, great service need I say more
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried the tri tip here and it comes out as more of a steak than a tri-tip. You have to carve apart the piece of meat and it's really not as flavorful as you might to expect it to be. I've not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
would not recommend.i just had dinner here last night with my boyfriend and his family for his dad's birthday. this place missed our orders 3 times.this was a birthday dinner, so we all ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Woodranch is to BBQ as 7-Eleven is to sushi. Yes, you can probably get it there, but why would you want to. I've been on several occasions because of family parties, business, etc., and each and every...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoy their trip tip salad and buttered garlic rolls at the restaurant, but who doesn't? On the catering side I think Wood Ranch fits the bill. I've gone to a few catered events and Wood...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some people might think it's overrated- BUT I REALLY LIKE THIS PLACE! I usually get the half chicken breast with mac & cheese. The bread is yummy too especially if you dip it with their WOOD RANCH BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is LOVE! I grew up on this place, and miss it now that i am so far. The warm buttered garlic rolls, the tri tip, the chicken, the amazing bbq sauce....mmmm. Alright so the sides are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets rave reviews from most folks in the area. However, I am originally from Texas and was not blown away by Wood Ranch. The prices are super high compared to back home and the BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The service here is great and it is a nice enironment. Having said that, my overall experience was, in a word, 'bland'. I love me some Tri-Tip but their sandwich left me broken-hearted. I love me some...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nope, not a fan anymore.Their bbq sauce is too sweet for my liking. Their coleslaw has no flavor. I kept coming back because my girlfriends love this place but I finally decided it just wasn't worth...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow! we brought a party of 23 here, and it couldn't have gone better. the waiter, whose name i don't remember was stellar. he never left anyone with an empty glass or without an extra napkin. he was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOOD RANCH, my favorite bbq spot i've had thus far. okay, if the BREAD basket rolls are heavenly, just think about the meal that's yet to come! the rolls are delicate, hot, and flavorful. dip them in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd only been to their other location at the Grove a few years ago, but the memory of their smashed sweet potatoes stayed with me. I got their babyback ribs lunch combo (comes with one side), and of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, OMG, OMG! Let me just say that Wood Ranch makes the most incredible, buttery, warm, garlicky, perfectly chewy rolls one could ever ask for. Now, dip those doughy little balls of heaven into...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW!! I have to say this is one of my favorite BBQ places! I went to this restaurant not expecting much because I really like LUCILLE'S BBQ, but WOW!I went with my friend for dinner and we both...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wood Ranch ROCKS! Too bad it's 300 miles away from me... They seriously need to get one of these up in the bay area. Ok so I'm not insane enough to drive 5 hours just to eat here but, I always make...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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I have eaten here many times and have always been satisfied with the food and service. Some of my favorite dishes are the Tri-Tip, the Buck-Eye Burger, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni and Cheese, and you cant...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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This place is delicious. The rolls and signature BBQ sauce is out of this world. I cannot get enough. The macaroni and cheese is my favorite - it's so good! The desserts are also amazing! The staff is great,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The atmosphere is great, service is great, and the food is fantastic. This place has never failed me. We always know what to expect. The wait is a little long on weekends but it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know you've come to the right place when you smell that mesquite wood once you walk into Wood Ranch Barbeque. Apparently they cook the meat, then marinate the meat, then cook it some more....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You'll pass it up if you blink so keep your eyes open for some tasty BBQ.I was in Oxnard for an industry seminar and instead of fighting my way through the norther LA county traffic on the 101, we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't eat meat, but my family does so we get Wood Ranch take-out a lot. From a vegetarian's stand point:-Natalie salad is really good-Yummy garlic mashed potatoes-Their house salad is also quite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know, I've had Wood Ranch one other time besides eating there today for lunch. From what I remembered, I didn't like it much. I thought their sauce tasted fake. I thought their rolls were the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went at 5 PM so we only had a 5 minute wait which was very nice. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. I get baby back ribs everytime I go to Wood Ranch. The ribs are perfect, very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I give this 5 stars, not because I like stars, or the number 5, but because there IS NO BETTER TRI TIP Anywhere (in the whole wide world as my 3 year old would say). But it's true. If Texas even...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WR has never disappointed me. They have a great BBQ Chicken Salad, Ribs, and Trout. I love their sweet potatoes and bbq beans. They also give you really tasty rolls. Sometimes the service can be a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Wood Ranch for the past 9 years or so of my young life. I'll start off by saying that the portion size has gone down and the price has gone up. The good news is that the quality of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wood Ranch rarely disappoints. I know you are probably going for the tri-tip, or the chicken, or the ribs, which are all good, but if you are a steak-lover (and, really, who isn't?) try the rib-eye....
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the tri-tip here is so tender and juicy. i love it. i'm not sure if they still have it but on sundays, i believe it was, they have prime rib. their end and center cuts are tasty!!! walter loves 'em...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The smell of Wood Ranch attracts people like zombies to brains. Tri-tip sandwiches are OK, but the original tri-tip salad is the bomb. It's like a taco salad with little bite-sized pieces of tri-tip....
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By the time my buddy, his wife, and I stepped into Wood Ranch, I was hungry enough to contemplate cannibalism. I guess that's what happens when it's dinner time and your lunch consisted of bottles of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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I am a former employee, just trying to make sure they don't kill someone. There are peanuts in the coleslaw and peanut oil in several dressings. I had a co-worker who is seriously allergic to peanuts, and one...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our party had the combo beef and baby back ribs and a ribeye steak.The meats were 4 star. The baked potato tasted like it was baked yesterday and reheated. The house salad was not bad but not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant has very tasty food and gives you large quantity of drinks. However, the bread they give you is too oily and the BBQ tri-tip was a bit salty. The french fries are deliciously...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ex-gf on her last visit took my family and I here. I always enjoy the food at Wood Ranch. My favorite bar-b-que place before them was Bandit's, but I feel Bandit's has been letting me down as of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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I've been here a few times and I finally came to the conclusion that it's not worth it. The bbq sauce was too tart and there was too much sauce and it's overpriced compared to other (better) bbq restaurants....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM when you're in the mood for big portions and BBQ! They have a good happy hour too, especially if you can find a seat at the bar (where you can order food and eat if you like)and not wait forever...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm, Wood Ranch. I was so surprised to discover that tri-tip is, apparently, a California thing. So when I took my boyfriend (from the East Coast) here, he had no idea what it was. But he agreed that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of the best steak houses i've ever been too. usually super busy so boyfriend and i normally end up sitting at the bar. the little garlic biscuits they serve are fantastic and drenched in buttery...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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woodranch is the perfect place to have a beer with some friends after the end of a long work week. their bbq tri-tip is delicious, as well as the steak fries that come along. price is about average.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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I don't know how I missed this place. I golf near Oxnard and pass the Wood Ranch every weekend. I finally tried it last night when a friend arranged for us to meet there. I ordered a ribeye and it was perfect....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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I just discovered Wood Ranch and I'm never going anywhere else for the tri tip. The coleslaw is unbelievable. The 25 ounce Firestone beers maek it all a tremendous night. The restaurant is really convenient...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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I was over at the Camarillo outlets and before we hit a movie right near there, we went to Wood Ranch for the first time. It was Friday and we got there a little early and got in right away. Good thing! About...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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Wood Ranch Grill is my favorite Resturant in Camarillo. My husband and I tried it there on a whim, and were pleasently supirsed. It's a little on the pricey side, but way worth it. They are known f...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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This restraunt was wonderful when it first opened. But as many business do they have become complacent and have let everything go. Kind of like a pregnant lady who has gained 30 lbs, she just says why not 30...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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This is one of my favorite local restaurants. You can dine inside or take out and they even cater. The ribs are slow cooked over night and fork tender. their mashed sweet potato and peanut cole slaw is to die...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2005
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a busy place...
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