Haven't been to a Ponderosa Steakhouse in years. Happened to be on the south side of Columbus and ran across this one. If you haven't been to Ponderosa in a while, I recommend you start going back. Although they have a buffet I went with the Sirloin Tips with all the extras included. Great prices and I just happened to be there for what they called happy hour free beverage

It's been decades since I've been to a Ponderosa. Even then there weren't very many around, and I was a bit surprised to learn we still had one. Way out on the south side, in a fairly rundown retail area. I had a little extra time so I came down. I did not have high expectations. I was pleasantly surprised. I got the sirloin tips because it was just about the cheapest way to get a steak and try the buffet. They were pretty darn good. They were cooked to my requested medium. They were tender, and flavorful. They came with sautéed onions and mushrooms. And a baked potato with sour cream and butter (well, margarine.) Good meal on its own. A wholly separate meal could be the buffet. Lots of different meats, most of them chicken, but still a good variety. Lots of different comfort food sides. A decent salad bar. And a big dessert spread, including quite a few sugar-free. I had a little bit of everything. I couldn't bring myself to copy the man in front of me who put cheese sauce on his mac & cheese. Everything was good. The meatloaf was pretty good. Service was excellent, from the hostess to the waitresses. Prices are reasonable. (An oddity was adding a tip at the register coming in, then them giving me cash to leave on the table.). Asked if I wanted A1 or Heinz 57. "57 please." The place was clean. Not crowded at 1 on a weekday. I'll probably be back, which would've surprised me a couple hours ago.

Ponderosa was awesome when I was a kid and is still awesome today. I thought Ponderosa's were gone until I saw one if my friends post their plate from Ponderosa on facebook. I made it a point to take my family there matter of fact we've been there twice in 4 months and the buffet is awesome. My wife and kids love it we eat about 3-4 plates each before we eat dessert.

Man and Bone were seen kissing and eating spaghetti here. Must go, great cheese and salad bar, couldn't ask for more

We've been coming here for years, although not as frequent as we used to; maybe twice a year now. We only come here for the buffet because it's quick, reasonably priced and the food is pretty good. Over the last few years it's hit or miss on whether the food will be fresh, hot and properly seasoned. It is very nostalgic as well because the restaurant hasn't changed after all these years. We were able to pay and pick our seat very quickly and the buffet was fully stocked and clean. We tried their chicken wings (always a must when we visit Ponderosa!), bourbon chicken (it was a little on the tough side. The chicken was overcooked), pulled pork (tasty but needed salt), and then a few rolls and some mashed potatoes, which were both great. The hubby had some fried fish which he enjoyed. We also sampled their dessert buffet; it has a huge variety of items to pick from. Pretty much anything you can think of for dessert, they have it; cookies, ice cream, pie, cake, brownies. Everything looked fresh and delicious. We were able to enjoy our lunch quietly and go. We had a nice visit this time and will be back in about six months, I'm sure.

I give four stars judging it against other similar buffets. We went at noon and were given the senior discount without having to inquire which was nice . I really enjoyed the chicken livers and all the vegatables available. I did have a spicy wing which was pretty mild and kinda dry but hey, I've had worse. Great selection of desserts! The cherry pie was so good! I also had a soft snickerdoodle cookie. If we were in the area, we'd probably go back as the employees were very nice and the price was right. Plus, not many Ponderosa's left so it's a nostalgia thing for me.

Ah.. it's been 15 years since I visited a ponderosa! It's sort of the same but updated some what. The menu signs are brightly lite instead of chaulk. The buffet was pretty well stocked with delicious hot foods. There were plenty of desserts and a nice salad bar. I ordered the salad bar and a tee bone steak. It was very good and perfectly cooked! $33 was very pricey! Service was fine. It was a seat yourself kinda place