The best restaurantsof american in Athlone

22/03/2026: Been here before and left a 5-star review six years ago – the experience was excellent back then. Sadly, I removed that review today after yesterday's visit, which was a major letdown. A few in our group ordered the ribs (both BBQ and smoked BBQ varieties). In fairness, we ate them all, but they were extremely dry – almost certainly cooked a day or two earlier. While reheating isn't necessarily a crime, a more skilled kitchen should be able to store and reheat them properly to retain moisture and flavour. I love corn on the cob, but there's really no excuse for serving it reheated. By the time it reached me, it was stone cold and mushy/soft – I didn't even bother tasting it. It's one of the easiest things to cook fresh, and this was unacceptable. The Ranch House Classic Beef burger went unfinished. For some reason, it came with a very strong garlic mayonnaise that wasn't mentioned in the description and overpowered everything else. The Chicken Carbonara was described as "Chicken, bacon, mushrooms, and onions in a creamy sauce. Served with garlic bread." I've rarely seen such an unappetising, pale, and bland-looking pasta dish. There was no visible sign of onions or mushrooms, no seasoning, and only a trace amount of chicken (and no more). The garlic bread looked decent, at least. To be fair, I suspect all ingredients used were decent – it's just a shame they weren't cooked or presented with any real skill or care. Overall, the food felt poorly executed and lacked attention to detail. Definitely will not be dining here again.

01/03/2026: Brilliant rustic decor, fitting of a Texan or western American feel. Food was tasty. We got the wings and spicy bag, both of which we really liked. Mash with the bangers and goujons was a bit cold though. Milkshake was yum. Kids meal free with adult meal was a nice touch for the purse.