After a rough week, needed a good dinner with the ...

After a rough week, needed a good dinner with the business partners to recharge. Rated one of the best steaks in OC, The Ranch is definitely worthy of the ranking.

Located in a nondescript office tower, it's definitely not a place to come for the view. The decor inside is classy western, with larger than average tables and comfortable seating.

The multi-type bread rolls all baked together were tasty; chose the brioche and the jalapeno with some butter.

As for drinks, i ordered the Chapman Beer Works Lager, and it was quite good. Business partner got the chipotle margarita, and had to let some ice melt to fully enjoy it, as they prefer more balance than spirit. definitely get your money's worth on the pours here.

For a starter, ordered the chopped kale salad, which had a fine mix of flavors with kalamata olives, cheese and the dressing. definitely not just all kale, all the time.

Main course ordered the petit filet medium rare, and it was cooked to perfection.

Dessert was The Milky Way, a stunning presentation of chocolate, nougat and salted caramel ice cream.

fine dining caliber excellent food, priced as such.

side bonus, you can wear a hat while you eat.