Address: | 5005 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237, USA |
Phone: | +1 317-783-9901 |
Site: | ponderosasteakhouses.com |
Rating: | 3.7 |
Working: | 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM |
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Alisha Abel
We visited on a Saturday night. When we came in the cashier was no where in sight. After 3-4 min a boy from the kitchen came and said he would find the cashier. Another 3-4 min go by and here comes the cashier running. My husband ordered sirloin tips medium extra mushrooms with buffet $14.99; I ordered the steak medallions medium with fried shrimp (new promo they have going on for $9.99) added buffet made it $11.99, they also charged me a extra $2.00 for my shrimp (???). We eat the buffet salad bowls were dripping wet..when I was getting food from the hot buffet there was a person sloshing around water all over the floor where they bring the food in from. When I got back to the table I ate the mediocre food and waited for our entrées. The food came out I cut into the steak medallion and it was dry as the Sahara desert and looked like artificial meat..my husbands steak tips double were also over cooked but not as mine and looked much more appetizing. I asked the waitress if I could just get steak tips single, she said yes but she would have to up charge me. I then told her to keep the food and just refund my money. Another girl not the manager comes back with $4.02 and says thats the difference for the steak medallions and shrimp. This is when we realize they over charged for the shrimp. My husband did say this is F-ing B.S. then the manager came running and told us to leave that we were not aloud on the premises. They are thieves!!
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A Private User
I went there with a group on Sunday afternoon. The food was delicious and well prepared. Our waiter was very friendly and very professional. Everyone in our party seemed to have a good time. The restaurant (including the bathroom) was clean. We experienced no rudeness from anyone. After reading one of the earlier reviews I thought that I might since I have to use a walker. But staff & customers were all polite and accommodating. The only drawback I heard from any of our group was the buffet seemed small compared to other restaurants. Personally I got a platter and had more than enough food from just that. Despite the bad reviews from the past, you should check out this place.
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Davide Wardwell
My wife and I have eaten at this location over the years and enjoyed delicious and tasty food. And the people that busy the tables and bring you your drinks did very well in keeping our glasses full. Thats why we made a special trip there on Friday afternoon. The chicken breasts and chicken wings, vegetables, salads, soups, and gravies were excellent. They offered red potatoes and boiled potatoes, also good with butter. Our disappointment came when we began eating the mashed potatoes, They were instant potatoes. Not the real thing. That is our favorite vegetable. Please bring back the REAL MASHED POTATOES!
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Devin Thomas
When I walked in, I was aghast at the interior decoration. Did I just walk into the Ritz Carlton? Alas, it was not. It was Ponderosa branch #0808 on the corner of Emerson and Thompson in beautiful scenic Beech Grove. You know, the place you go to see pregnant women at bars. The buffet was a cornucopia of delicious. Each bite begged the question, are sweaty bandaids bacteria free if boiled in a broth? The steak dinners are to die for. The filet mignon fat screamed in my mouth the song Sandstorm by Darude. 5/5 stars, would come again.
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Cindy Sullivan
I took my son and two grand children to eat there Saturday, July 1st. We have been there before. The womens bathroom was appalling. There were feces on the toilet and floor. My son complained that the mens bathroom smelled like urine. This is a bad reflection on you as a restaurant. Your restrooms should be checked often and kept clean. If your restrooms are not clean it makes me wonder what your kitchen looks like. Im having second thoughts about returning.
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Michael L
The bathrooms were totally disgusting. The mens bathroom reeked of piss. My 10 year old daughter came out of the womens bathroom as quick as she went in. She whispered in my ear that one of the stalls had poop all over the floor and toilet. She was forced to have to retreat. We were there about 2 months ago and had the same experience. For as much as they charge for food and the bathroom to be unsanitary I dont think well try a 3rd time.
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Michelle Hamm
We enjoy going here alot! You can get a meal plus buffet for $15 or less. They have quite a few options that change throughout the week. And some of the Best Cheesecake Ive ever had!! You can get alot of options for alot less than other steakhouses. They have some good waitresses too. We have had to send steaks back before but they always fix it.
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Mike Ames
It had been probably a decade since I had been and now I know why. If youre just looking to get full on mediocre food, then you wont be disappointed. However, I spent 17 dollars and was highly disappointed in the quality of the food. Typical buffet food. I will say the server kept the drinks full and the plates off the table so kudos to them!
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Cierra Mitchell
Air conditioning was broken when we went in. Nothing like sweating while trying to enjoy a hot meal. Plus it was really busy because it was senior day. Food is okay, not much of a selection. Lots of bland unseasoned veggies, fried chicken, meatloaf, mac and cheese, instant mashed potatoes. I guess they cater to a specific crowd.
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Robert Schultz
Went on Friday night and had a catfish dinner with shrimp. It was purchased with the buffet. All the food I had from salad to dessert was well prepared, tasty and delicious. I highly recommend this place and say thanks to everyone who makes all of this possible. This was great place with such delicious food.
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Ray Hopkins
$50 for three people to eat stale buffet fare and poor quality steaks (cooked very nicely)?! I cant help but imagine the great time we could have had at Olive Garden for that price. Its not the worst place in the world; They have some good stuff. Its just usually no where close to a value.
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Tim Glenn
I wanted to reserve part of the side room for 20 people for a wedding dinner and was told they dont do any kind of reservation but theyd try to sit us together trys not good enough for the occasion I go there often but will not return and will inform wedding guest as well
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HealthyHearts
Great service. The rolls are dry and hard like hockey pucks. The desert bar had almost nothing edible and dried out. I pointed it out to the manager; he simply said okay I will switch it out for fresh. No offer of an apology no explanation; not a very good experience
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Daniel Thompson
Clean and friendly service was wonderful are waitress was a breath of fresh air if you were to go out and eat anywhere you must go to this place you will have a excellent experience and the food was melt-in-your-mouth awesome.
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Adrian Beverly
Came on New Years eve with my daughter our server Braeden was very nice she was there every step the food was pretty good but there could have been more on the buffet I grew up on the restaurant so I will def be back