PONDEROSA STEAKHOUSE | One of the Last Remaining Ponderosas | Hillsboro, Ohio 

@Doug Clark, we are so sorry for your loss. I’m sure that the plan of such a sweet gesture, along with having a loving wife and son caring for him warmed his heart and was a beautiful blessing gift to your father. That is awesome that you were able to carry on those memories of visits to Ponderosa with your mother, and your father was there in spirit. We appreciate you for watching, and we hope that you have a wonderful weekend! 💗

Remind me of my pops drive out town to Dr then we would stop at his favorite restaurant. Miss those trips

Sorry about your loss.

@@EveryDayIsSaturdayTV Thank you very much for the kind words. The Ponderosa he visited was out of town, and to honor him I asked to go to Ponderosa for my birthday meal (my birthday was exactly one week after he passed). Several years later one opened up in my hometown so my mother and I could go more often. Sadly, a few years later, it closed due to some rumored shady business dealing involving the franchisee's company. I wish that Ponderosa would return to the area sometime in the future.

@@treyart1 Thank you for the kind words.

We appreciate your kind words more than you know, @The Oracle! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We appreciate you! We wish you a Happy and Blessed New Year!

Thank you! Great video! The netherlands.

Ponderosa definitely, brings back great childhood memories with family, @R.J. Wheels! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We appreciate you! We wish you a Happy and Blessed New Year!

@T Maria, we are so sorry for your loss, but so glad for the nostalgia of the great memories that you have with him. Thanks so much for watching, and we hope that you’re having an awesome week!

Best wings- I would visit this location only if the wings are still the same

We agree - We were really looking forward to the wings but all that they had on the buffet was fried chicken and chicken nuggets - We miss those wings. We are sorry to hear that none of the great things happened that were promised to your Ponderosa location with the new owners. Thanks for letting us know why many of the food trays were boiling. We never knew that those fried potatoes are left over baked potatoes and the standard for new baked potatoes being made every 15 minutes. You have taught us a lot. Thanks for watching, Dave. We hope that you have a Happy New Year!

I WANT TO TASTE THE WINGS AND SIRLOIN

I miss people like you working at places like this. Attention to detail

Lol I too worked at Ponderosa on the salad bar in the 80s it was not an easy job.They usually had one person do everything on the weekdays.

We miss having Ponderosas in TN, too, @caesar6411. Brings back great memories, for sure! Thanks so much for watching! We hope that you’re having a great evening!

Ponderosa brings back great childhood memories with family, @Ms. Kitty! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We really appreciate you, and wish you a Blessed New Year!

We agree with you, @Oterri nice! This is a great location. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We appreciate you, and we wish you a Happy New Year!

That is so cool, @JFoxx Browning! Such great memories of this awesome location. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We really appreciate you! We wish you a Happy and Blessed New Year!

That is awesome, I live just under an hour from there and have been there, but been a while.

@@easyenetwork2023 I live literally 5-8 mins depending on the red lights from my driveway to their parking lot. My wife and I still go there time to time to get dinner either I get a steak n potato or fries n a salad n the bar she gets some sort of chicken either fried or grilled n veggies or the bar. Not too bad priced I mean we can both go and have whatever we want for less than $40 and be full as can be with to go boxes as well. Worth def making the drive to go grab a bite whenever you can.

Thank you so much, Rayme. We really appreciate your kind comment. It really does have similarities to a Sizzler. The only thing that was missing were the chicken wings. Thanks for watching and we hope that you have a Happy New Year!

oh ya sizzler was really good too

There are just a few remaining Ponderosas, @Brian Dutton. Brings back great childhood memories. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We appreciate you, and wish you a Happy New Year!

@@EveryDayIsSaturdayTV Unfortunately a Ponderosa Steakhouse is where the DC Snipers killed an Innocent bystander outside of their restaurant in Maryland. R.I.P. But I would definitely love to try out their food. There are just none remotely close to where I live.

There’s not many Friendly’s around anymore. There’s no locations left in Rhode Island, and very few remain in nearby Connecticut and Mass.

@@stever7157 yes that's true, they were all over CT and I'm not sure how many are left. I think there"s still one in the town I grew up in but I haven't been back there in a long time.

@@Inspector-71 I’m pretty sure they’re all gone. The Stratford location became a 99 Restaurant after it closed, and now the 99 just shut it’s doors recently. Who knows, maybe Ponderosa will make a comeback?

Did you go to the one in Kissimmee, Florida? We visited that one on our trips to Florida and it was a quick and convenient stop. Thanks for watching, Brandon.

Thank you, Jonny! We couldn't believe it either. It was definitely like taking a time machine back to the 80s/90s visiting here. We appreciate you for watching and we hope that y'all have a Happy New Year!

It sure is, @Buck Fuddy! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We appreciate you! We wish you a Happy and Blessed New Year!

We have actually been to that very location on Irlo Bronson in Kissimmee. It's currently the only open Ponderosa location in the entire state of Florida. We remember those days back in the 80s and early 90s when you had to wait for a table because Ponderosa was so packed. We agree - hopefully they'll make a great comeback. Happy New Year, @dozenfury88

There used to be one on international drive I would go to with my family in the 90s . I do miss it

​@robertnussberger6449 ponderosa and mini gold on I drive was the shit back in day!

The one on international drive was the first American restaurant I had ever had a meal in. I was there on holiday from the uk with my mum and dad as a kid.

What a great meal to enjoy when traveling for work, @Joshua Ferran! Thanks so much for watching! We appreciate you, and wish you a Happy New Year!

I wonder if they went back to their old business model and eliminated the buffet, if Ponderosa would be able to make a comeback. We were really impressed with their steak but the buffet was very hot or miss with taste and quality. Thank you for watching, Tawna. We hope that you have a Happy New Year!

Absolutely disgusting now 🤮 Everything has been sitting out a couple days it seems like. They don't clean either. Ice cream machine probably have mold.. Everything just looks nasty

Got more expensive and quality has went way down. I remember when Chinese buffets we're edible too.

Thanks for sharing your awesome story and wonderful memories, @Mark Hayden! Brings back many great childhood memories for us as well. We miss having these restaurants in TN. Thanks so much for watching! We hope that you’re having a great evening!

I always liked Bonanza. As a kid I LOVED the Swedish meatballs and gravy in the buffet. I used to eat two plates of just that. I miss the all you can eat fried shrimp too.

Brings back great childhood memories for us too, @Brandon Weese. We miss having Ponderosas in TN also. Hopefully, they’ll make a comeback in your area in the near future. Thanks so much for watching! We appreciate you, and we hope that you’re having an awesome week!

@Laura Blassberg, we are so glad to bring back great childhood memories for everyone. Thanks so much for watching! We wish you and your family a very Merry and Blessed Christmas!

@Tres Feles, we had such a great visit with PaPaw and our Ohio family. Thanks so much for watching! We wish you and your family a wonderful and Merry Christmas too!

@John Heid, that’s awesome! Great memories, for sure, and we bet you have some great stories! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We appreciate you, and wish you a Happy New Year!

@: ) SMILE, we miss having Ponderosas in TN, as well. I believe that they still serve their famous chicken wings, but it may just be a supper buffet item. We visited this location at lunch time. That is such great customer service that your server was so kind to have the kitchen cook bring out your favorites. Great memories, for sure. Thank you for your kind words. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We appreciate you! We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year too!

Even if the chain made a comeback, I doubt they would return them to the buffet, unfortunately. Chicken wings have gotten hella expensive these days... I kinda miss that fried tastiness.

We hope that y’all enjoy your meal and spending time at this awesome, nostalgic restaurant with your kids, @abensryan! Thanks so much for watching! We hope that you’re having an excellent evening!

Ponderosa brings back great family memories, @Jason Houchins! We hope that y’all get to enjoy a good meal there soon! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We appreciate you! We wish you a Happy and Blessed New Year!

We are so glad that you have many fond memories of visiting Ponderosa. Since we filmed this video around 6 months ago, the number of Ponderosas have gone from 17 to only 8 remaining in the U.S. It's such a nolstalgic restaurant. Thank you for watching and we hope that you're having a great week.

What sweet memories for you and your son to treasure forever, @Candace Hill! We miss having Ponderosas close by too. Their salad bar was still as awesome as we remembered at the one we visited with our family in Ohio. Henry would appreciate that very much! Y’all have a Portillo’s in Indiana too. 😊 Thanks so much for watching! We hope that you’re staying safe and warm! We wish you and your family a very Merry and Blessed Christmas!

@CHRISTINE Chance, we are so sorry to hear that they have closed in Connecticut. Unfortunately, they have all closed in TN, as well. We appreciate your super kind compliments more than you know. You are so nice, and you have made our day!💗 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We really appreciate you! We wish you a Happy and Blessed New Year!

@@EveryDayIsSaturdayTV Thank you for your kind words I'm watching all your VIDEOS now I'm loving it, you have such an incredibly beautiful family, and Jennifer is also a pleasure to watch ,the 2 boys are way too adorable!!!!!👍🙏🙏😘💜♥️

We miss having them in TN too, @Chameela torrence. Thanks so much for watching, and we hope that you’re having an awesome evening!

Thank you, @Dime We love Lucky Dog guitars. We're sorry to hear that the ponderosas closed down near you. Hopefully Ponderosa can make a comback. Thanks for watching and we hope that you have a Happy New Year!

Thank you! We couldn't believe it. For a while, the video was getting over 2,000 views per hour. It just goes to show that no one ever knows which video may take off with some views. We love Johnny Paycheck too and his outlaw style of country music. We tried to look for the bar where Paycheck shot the guy, but the bar is no longer around. We've been to the Ponderosa down in Kissimmee, FL....it wasn't the greatest. The buffet at the one that we filmed at was ok....for $6.00 it's hard to complain but some of the food was very bland and flavorless but other items were not bad. We don't remember the steaks being that great at Ponderosa but on the day that we went, we were highly impressed and we actually talked about how their steaks were better than some larger named steakhouses. Since each location is individually franchised, we noticed that each location is not as consistent as the next and that may be why this location is 1 of the remaining 17 locations. Let us know if you end up trying one out and what your thoughts are. We hope that you guys are having a great start to your week.

Thanks so much! You as well. This video is a sign of things to come.

We really appreciate you for watching and subscribing, @Nathaniel O’Vaughn! We hope that you get to enjoy a great meal at Ponderosa soon. This location has a nice atmosphere, great service, and good food. Thanks again, Nathaniel! We hope that you’re having a wonderful week, and we wish you a Blessed New Year!

Thank you so much for your very kind comment, @Liz! We hope that you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!

Yes, @Andrew Peterman! Brings back great childhood memories, for sure. Thanks so much for watching, and we hope that you’re having an excellent evening!

Ponderosa brings back great memories, for sure, @Mike S! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We really appreciate you! We hope that you’re having a wonderful weekend!

@Enoch Nichols, that’s awesome! Our family enjoyed this locally-owned location. Brings back great childhood memories with family for sure! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We really appreciate you, and we wish you a Blessed New Year!

@@EveryDayIsSaturdayTV Thanks! You too!

@ydmf, we agree! So many great childhood memories. They still make a great steak. Thanks so much for watching! We hope that you’re having a great week so far!

I believe there's another Ponderosa in Maysville, Ky. I haven't been there in awhile, but it was open then. I've been to the one in Hillsboro a few times.

@Anthony Mcmillan, we hope that you are able to enjoy a good meal at Ponderosa in the near future. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We appreciate you! We wish you a Happy and Blessed New Year!

@peanut butter girl, Ponderosa brings back great memories! We can imagine that it would be hard to be around all of that delicious food all day. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We really appreciate you, and wish you a Blessed New Year!

We appreciate your kind comments very much, @Natasha Mayton! Thanks so much for watching! We hope that you’re having an awesome evening!

@Michael D’Hondt, we are too. They have closed all of the Ponderosas in our area. Brings back great family memories. Thanks so much for watching! We hope that you’re staying safe and warm! We wish you and your family a very Merry and Blessed Christmas!

Me too.

Lived right outside of Cleveland. I loved going to Ponderosa as a kid.

Thanks for watching, Andrey. We do much more than food vlogs (theme parks, hotel reviews, etc.)……but about half of our videos for the past year just somehow seem to include going to a restaurant. Thanks again for watching.

@Joseph, we miss having Ponderosas in Tennessee too. They still have great deals. Thanks so much for watching! We hope that you’re staying safe and warm! Merry Christmas!

Yes and it gives us so many memories back in the day but it was fun and a good time

@Cheryl South, we had a great visit with PaPaw and our Ohio family. We all enjoyed Ponderosa and the great prices. Thanks so much for watching! We hope that you and your family have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas!

We miss having Ponderosas in TN too, @Bdarlene! Thanks so much for watching, and we hope that you’re having an awesome evening!

Bonanza and Ponderosa are now the same company, but few locations left. Used to be great back in the day.

That’s awesome, @Kenneth Huber! We are so glad that our video brought you great memories of Ponderosa. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We wish you a Happy and Blessed New Year!

@vafunseekers, we love Johnny Paycheck too! We agree….so many of the awesome restaurants that we grew up with are no longer around. Ponderosa still has some tasty steak. Thanks so much for watching! Merry Christmas!

That’s awesome, @Kirk Ross! Great memories, for sure! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We appreciate you, and wish you a Happy New Year!

@Cathy Hendrix, country fried steak and gravy sounds so good right now! Sadly, Mrs. Winner’s is another great restaurant that has closed down many of their locations. There are still some locations in Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, and only one in Tennessee (but, it’s not close for us). They have some of the best country fried steak biscuits, mashed potatoes, and sweet tea. Ponderosa brings back some great memories. You would love Brent’s PaPaw. He is one of my favorite people. He is so sweet and funny. He makes some of the best homemade pies, and he sings too! He does have some great stories. Our boys just adore him. Thanks so much for watching! We hope that you and your family have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas!

and i’ve got a 3, almost 3 1/2, year old. we love that some places she can still get a free meal. 😊

Welcome to our channel, @Heather Rowe! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying our videos. Ponderosa brings back such great childhood memories with family, for sure. Thanks so much for watching! We hope that you’re having an excellent week so far!

@Heather Rowe, we love that kids can still eat free at some places too! 💗

@FourFish47, great memories for sure! We miss having Ponderosas nearby. Thanks so much for watching! We appreciate you, and wish you a Happy New Year!

@@EveryDayIsSaturdayTV Right back at ya!! Blessings to your adorable family for the new year! 💞

Our KMart had a Little Caesars near the checkout lanes!

what location?

What great family memories, @a pfeiffer! Thanks for sharing! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We appreciate you, and we wish you a Happy New Year!

@Kranky Krew, we didn’t even know about the horseshoe crab until you mentioned it, but it looks very interesting. We’ll definitely, have to check it out when we’re back in Hillsboro. They do have some excellent sweet tea at Ponderosa! That’s awesome about the weekly specials too. What a great deal! We didn’t get to make it to Gold Star this trip, but did get to go to Skyline. Thanks so much for watching! We hope y’all are staying safe and warm! We wish you and your family a very Merry and Blessed Christmas!

@oldschooldogy316, we miss having Ponderosas in TN, too! There are only 17, remaining Ponderosas - two of those are temporarily-closed. Brings back great memories, for sure! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We hope that you’re having a great week!

Ponderosa and Bonanza bring back great memories for sure, @Faub! What a fun eating contest! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We really appreciate you! We wish you a Happy and Blessed New Year!

Ponderosa brings back great childhood memories for sure, @M! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We really appreciate you, and wish you a Blessed New Year!

We appreciate you, @Michael Coffey! Thanks so much for watching! We wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

@Donald Parlett, brings back great family memories, for sure! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We appreciate you, and wish you a Happy New Year!

@Chris, we really enjoyed the steak here. We remember the awesome chicken wings as well, but didn’t see them on the buffet on this visit. Thanks so much for watching, and we hope that you’re enjoying your week!

Miss those wings

Great childhood memories with family, for sure, @Maddog Mcgraw! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We appreciate you, and we wish you a Happy New Year!

We agree, @Sean G! We miss having them in TN too. Thanks so much for watching, and we hope that you’re having an awesome evening!

We really enjoyed the steaks here. If you end up going, you'll have to let us know what you think. We hope that you have an excellent day.

@Carrie Poe, the food was really tasty, and we agree that the prices were good as well. We appreciate your kind comments. Even though Henry didn’t get a hotdog, he still enjoyed a great meal and dessert there. We had a great visit with PaPaw and our Ohio family. We wish you and your family safe travels and a very Merry and Blessed Christmas too! Take care and God Bless!

@TSD4027, Ponderosa definitely, brings back great memories and good times with family! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We really appreciate you, and we wish you a Blessed New Year!

@RayinPa U.S.A., we mis having Ponderosas in TN, too.? They still make great steaks, and we really enjoyed the salad bar at this location. Hopefully, they will make a comeback everywhere someday. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We really appreciate you, and wish you a Blessed New Year!

Still one in butler pa Still good

they just knocked the one over in Chippewa the other day

Steakhouses were everywhere before the late 90s. Bonanza, Ponderosa, Long Horn Steakhouse, etc. & etc. I think the internet and the death of mall culture did most of them in. Also, the increasingly high cost of beef prolly had something to do with it.

We agree, @sneskerz409! So many great childhood memories! We miss having Ponderosas in TN. Thanks so much for watching, and we hope that you’re having an awesome evening!

Looks good… tastes not good.. 😂 I shouldn’t say that haha. They do an ok job. A lot of restaurants between me & Harrison … but if I am out that way I’ll keep ‘em in mind

The steak was really good and far exceeded our expectations. Have a Merry Christmas dp Mart 🎄

@@EveryDayIsSaturdayTV Merry Christmas to you both and the kids

@Simone Wright, you’re very welcome! Great memories for sure! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We really appreciate you, and we hope that you’re having a great week!

@Morgan Dore, we are sorry to hear that your local Bonanza has closed. Brings back great childhood memories with family. We miss having them in TN, as well. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We really appreciate you, and we hope that you’re having an awesome weekend!

@Lonny Bush, we just checked their website, and we don’t see any locations in Kentucky or Tennessee. We agree that their steaks are great. Thanks so much for watching! We wish you and your family a very Merry and Blessed Christmas!

Brings back great, childhood memories, @tom awen. We are so sorry for your losses. We hope you get to enjoy a great meal soon with your family at the Wisconsin Dells location. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We appreciate you, and we wish you a Happy New Year!

Hey there, Sean! Hope you’re staying safe and warm! Merry Christmas!

@@EveryDayIsSaturdayTV merry Christmas!!!

We appreciate your kind words, @Maria Medina! We are so sorry to hear that your location has closed. We miss having Ponderosas in TN, as well. Thanks so much for watching! We hope that you have an awesome weekend!

They do have some awesome yeast rolls, @Derek E.! Thanks so much for watching! We hope that you’re having an awesome evening!

Yes! We remember those well - they were amazing. They had a separate area where they stayed fresh and warm in a heater. Thanks for watching, Derek.

We do too, @ladiejaymes! Brings back great childhood memories with family. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We hope that you’re having a great week!

It would definitely be nice for them to make a comeback in the U.S. and Canada. It seems like the pandemic wiped out a good majority of the franchises. Hopefully, they’ll restructure some of their business model and make a comeback. Thanks for watching, Brad.

That’s awesome, @Robert Powser! Brings back great family memories. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We appreciate you! We wish you a Happy and Blessed New Year!

Brent’s Dad really enjoys French dressing too, @Scott Thompson! Thanks so much for watching! We hope that you’re having an excellent evening!

We enjoyed it, @Ekitt! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We appreciate you! We wish you a Happy and Blessed New Year!

@KDE, PaPaw is such a wonderful grandfather! He is so sweet and funny. We just love and adore him. Gentry totally had that tiger! Although they didn’t have any hotdogs on the buffet, Henry still enjoyed a great meal at Ponderosa….lol. We appreciate you and your kind comments. We hope that you’re staying safe and warm, and for your family to have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas too!

@Aerial Ross, we remember them having great chicken wings too. They didn’t have them on the buffet the day that we visited this location. Thanks so much for watching! We hope that you and your family have a wonderful and Merry Christmas!

@Every Day Is Saturday merry to u guys and that suck there didn't have wings

We miss having them in TN, @Mister N. Thanks so much for watching, and we hope that you’re having an awesome evening!

That sounds like a really fun memory, @Robert Bishop, and a great way to make sure that kids clean their plates. 😂 Thanks so much for watching, and we hope that you’re having an excellent week!

Our family really enjoyed it, @J CaaM. Thanks so much for watching, and we hope that you’re having an awesome evening!

That’s awesome, @Chad E! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We appreciate you, and we wish you a Happy New Year!

An American icon indeed, @Will James! We miss having Ponderosas in TN. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! We really appreciate you, and wish you a Blessed New Year!

We're not quite sure. They always seemed to be busy and full of people when we visited. It's always sad to see any business close, especially one that was so large and popular in its heyday. Thanks for watching, GP

@@cadetrenew totally disagree.

@@cadetrenew dunno but somehow sizzler and golden corral make it. They are just versions of Ponderosa imo.

Yes I’m in Cleveland loved ponderosa - best wings

We miss having them in TN too, @Kelly Wilson! Thanks so much for watching, and we hope that you’re having an awesome evening!

@Kp da 6’5 Respect, we remember their awesome wings too! Thanks so much for watching, and we hope that you’re having an excellent evening!

Brings back great childhood memories, @candy Dane! They do have great baked potatoes. Thanks so much for watching, and we hope that you’re having a great week so far!

@@EveryDayIsSaturdayTVGod bless you and your family, your wife, and kids. We went to the zion, IL ponderosa when i was little. : )

God Bless y’all too, @candy dane!

Brings back great childhood memories for us too, @Jonathan West. We miss having them in TN. Thanks so much for watching! We hope that you’re having an awesome day!

@Kevin Cicero, we hope that you get to enjoy a great meal at Ponderosa soon! Thanks so much for watching! We really appreciate you, and we wish you a Blessed New Year!

We agree, @PT_II! Definitely, a must if you spot a Ponderosa. Thanks so much for watching! We hope that y’all are staying safe and warm! Merry Christmas and God Bless!

@@EveryDayIsSaturdayTV very cold here

Thank you! Many great memories, for sure, @OhioFred! We miss having Ponderosas nearby as well. Thanks so much for watching! We appreciate you, and wish you a Happy New Year!

It's definitely a blast from the past. Thanks for watching, Shelly. We hope that you had an awesome day.

This place brings back great childhood memories for sure, @GDJ! Thanks so much for watching, and we hope that you’re having an awesome evening!

Thank you! We were shocked too lol. Thank you for watching.

We appreciate your kind comments, @Don Bustle! So glad that Ohio still has a Ponderosa, and we always love visiting our family there; especially, PaPaw. Thanks so much for watching! We hope that you and your family have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas!

Thanks so much, Rick! We really appreciate that and we're glad to hear that the Ponderosa up in Pennsylvania is still surviving and thriving. Jungle Jims is such a cool place, have you ever visited one of the Jungle Jims? Thanks so much for watching and we hope that you have a great evening.