The Cookhouse at TA Ranch - Buffalo

4.5

99 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Good for groups

The TA Ranch offers farm to table, locally sourced, made from scratch dining. Honoring Johnson County Wyoming's ranching tradition, the TA specializes in steak and lamb entrees. The TA also offers chicken, seafood and burgers in a relaxed atmosphere. The TA menu offers something for everyone at every price point. Located on the historic site of the Johnson County Cattle War, the TA continues this tradition as a working cattle ranch today. At the TA, dine in an authentic ranch environment surrounded by the TA Grove of century old cotton wood trees. The TA Ranch was established in 1882 just south of Buffalo Wyoming and is the historic site of the Johnson County Cattle War. Today the TA is a working cattle ranch and a guest ranch (rooms available) with visitors from around the world. Dine in the historic cookhouse built in 1906 from hand hewn logs while looking on the stunning views that haven't changed since 1892.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Steak
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(307) 684-5833
Website
http://www.taranch.com/taguestranch-dining
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Kirsten Giles

Location
28623 Old Highway 87, Buffalo, WY 82834
Area
Buffalo
Cross Street
TA Ranch Road - It is one mile from the entrance to the restaurant
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Popular dishes

Crab CakesUS$18.00
Seasoned crab cakes with golden crust comes with housemade tartar sauce. For the Coastal Cowgirls. We see you queens!
Pork Belly US$12.00
Sweet, savory, salty, this pork belly is marinated and slow cooked. Its giving County Fair Blue Ribbon.
ShakshukaUS$15.00
Like a Buckle Bunny this dish will haunt your dreams or stalk you its a 50/50. Skillet Roasted Tomato with spices, cheese, egg and fresh baked bread.

Starters

Caesar SaladUS$7.00
Papa Joe's romaine lettuce, croutons, dusted with pecorino romano. Be brave and make it fancy.
Garden SaladUS$9.00
Papa Joe's baby lettuce with seasonal fresh vegetables. Choose your dressing and get a pat on the back for eating rabbit food!
Wedge SaladUS$9.00
Papa Joe's wedge iceberg lettuce with cherry tomatoes, red onion and thick cut bacon. This is like 10 out of 10 and we hook you up.
RibeyeUS$23.00
16 oz Ribeye with herbed bone marrow butter. Make no MIS-STEAK this is a family favorite and for the rarest of customers!

Pick Your Protein

Protein Only Pricing

Pork RibsUS$30.00
Scott's recipe smoked with love and a few middle fingers. Come with habanero apricot BBQ sauce.
BrisketUS$30.00
The 'T' in our 'T&A' name. 10 ounces of tender smoked brisket with Kirsten's signature BBQ sauce.
Brick ChickenUS$20.00
Half Chicken bone in. Roasted while pressed with a brick. Moist and mouthwatering topped with tomato jam.
Frenched LambUS$40.00
Cowboys hats off and pinkies up with two decadent lamb lollipops served with tart cherry, mint and rosemary sauce
Jackfruit BurgerUS$20.00
Shoutout to our Vegetarians, xoxo! Y'all are our home slices too and we got you covered. Topped with Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion and spicy mayo.
TA BurgerUS$23.00
DO NOT DISTURB! Eat this burger with the door closed. Wagyu burger with aged cheddar cheese, onion, tomato, lettuce and miso.
Strip SteakUS$30.00
16 oz Strip Steak with Bone Marrow Butter. No jokes for this one, Mom always said shut up and put a fork in it!
Bison SteakUS$30.00
12 oz Bison Ribeye with herbed bone marrow butter Do not pet! Packed with flavor, insanely tender and plus side you won't be gored.
RibeyeUS$30.00
16 oz Ribeye with herbed bone marrow butter. Make no MIS-STEAK this is a family favorite and for the rarest of customers

Pick a Side

Scalloped PotatoesUS$10.00
Tender layers of thinly sliced potatoes baked in creamy sauce and salted with our tears.
Fingerling PotatoesUS$5.00
Fluffy interior with a slight crisp. Should be its own food group. Turn it into a deconstructed potato by adding toppings
French FriesUS$5.00
Hand cut crispy, salty perfection! Give it a thumbs up unless if your a roper.

Pick Your Veggie

Corn RibletsUS$4.00
Seasoned, spiced and fried. Knock your socks off.
Brussel SproutsUS$7.00
Lets learn to eat our greens Cowboys, we added bacon!
Seasonal VeggieUS$4.00
Fresh and grilled. Chef's choice and delicious.

What 99 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Cookhouse at TA Ranch offers an "exceptional" dining experience with "beautiful surroundings" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and "picturesque" setting. Despite occasional service hiccups, many find the atmosphere "relaxing" and worth the visit. A mix of "wonderful hosts" and a unique ranch experience make it special.

99 Reviews

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Anna
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 September 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant called and canceled my reservation when I was 10 minutes away. Because they were hosting a wedding. Why was I allowed to maybe a reservation half a day earlier???
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Kathy
Jackson Hole
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 14 September 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We made reservations only to get treated like crap - told we were trespassing and to get off their land right now. They asked what the f were we even doing there. WE HAD RESERVATIONS made online by this open table BS. Yes, they were having a private wedding. WE DID NOT KNOW THAT. We were treated with no respect like we were some kind of criminal. She yelled at us and was very verbally abusive. I will never ever eat there. The way we were treated was despicable.
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Thomas
Berlin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and wonderful hosts. I ate the best vegetarian burger of my life!
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Jim
South Dakota
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food with personable and attentive service. Setting and scenery is fantastic!
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Priscilla
St. Louis
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on 3 August 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Was excited to have a nice dinner. My husband ordered the ribeye, which was $52, medium rare. His steak came out medium to well done. The waitress had it remade. The next steak came out medium at best. My husband only ate half of the steak when normally he would eat it all. Very disappointing experience.
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AllenW
Jackson Hole
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely Fantastic. Every time we eat here, we are not let down. Prices have increased some, but the food and atmosphere makes up for it.
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OpenTable Diner
Jackson Hole
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dining at the TA Ranch is more than just dinner...it is an experience. The folks serving you don't just work at the restaurant, they live on the ranch. They take care of the ranch during the day, then serve guests dinner at night. What an amazing experience in a picturesque and historic place!
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HogHeaven
Milwaukee
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 11 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience and setting of The Cook House at TA Ranch was exceptional. Food was outstanding and the waitstaff very professional and courteous including the ability and willingness to provide great insights into the history of the region, ranch and present owners. The owner and family were on hand and couldn’t be more engaging, kind and friendly - we felt extremely welcomed which all in all made for a wonderful customer experience! So glad we now live in Buffalo in order to both readily attend and recommend to anyone seeking a top notch and quality dining experience.
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Wyot66
New Orleans
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 4 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience but definitely not cheap. Food was worth it!
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OpenTable Diner
Jackson Hole
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 30 June 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Was extremely disappointed. Have been before. Local folks. Brought the in-laws for the first time. First time since the menu style change. Had to wait forever to one be greeted to even be seated, then to be given just simply water. Had to ask for the server to explain the process as the in laws have never been and that we had never been since the new change. Was never waited upon again until food came out almost an hour later. It was sub par at best. The chicken did not come with all that was stated on the menu. The broccolini was so done it was crumbling to dust. My husband’s salad was forgotten and had to be reminded of, and their burgers we both cooked wrong. Could not get a server to even pay attention to bring this mistake to light. Had to actually ask for more water as we were all empty and no one was bothered enough to even ask how the meals were coming or if anything was needed. Extremely disappointed in the quality, the timing, the experience of the fact that there was nothing but children screaming and running around. We quite enjoyed the TA before and not sure if we will ever return now. Not to mention if we can continue to afford to return as the prices are astronomically high for the lack of everything they say they offer.
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FAQs

The Cookhouse at TA Ranch - Buffalo is rated 4.5 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

Google Map for The Cookhouse at TA Ranch - Buffalo

28623 Old Highway 87, Buffalo, WY 82834

Additional information

Cross Street
TA Ranch Road - It is one mile from the entrance to the restaurant
Area
Buffalo
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kirsten Giles
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.taranch.com/taguestranch-dining
Phone number
(307) 684-5833

The Cookhouse at TA Ranch - Buffalo

Not bookable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Bison Steak

Ribeye

Strip Steak

Appetizers

Crab CakesUS$18.00

Pork Belly US$12.00

ShakshukaUS$15.00

Starters

Caesar SaladUS$7.00

Garden SaladUS$9.00

Wedge SaladUS$9.00

RibeyeUS$23.00

Pick Your Protein

Pork RibsUS$30.00

BrisketUS$30.00

Brick ChickenUS$20.00

Frenched LambUS$40.00

Jackfruit BurgerUS$20.00

TA BurgerUS$23.00

Strip SteakUS$30.00

Bison SteakUS$30.00

RibeyeUS$30.00

Pick a Side

Scalloped PotatoesUS$10.00

Fingerling PotatoesUS$5.00

French FriesUS$5.00

Pick Your Veggie

Corn RibletsUS$4.00

Brussel SproutsUS$7.00

Seasonal VeggieUS$4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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How is The Cookhouse at TA Ranch - Buffalo restaurant rated?

Is The Cookhouse at TA Ranch - Buffalo currently accepting bookings?

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