Iconic Texas Steakhouse Reopens, Reviving a 75-Year Legacy

Ranchman’s Ponder Steakhouse to reopen after its closure in 2023, as the new owner plans to keep the restaurant going.

Riya Singh
Written By Riya Singh
News Writer
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Ranchman’s Ponder Steakhouse returns to the community after 2 years (Source: Facebook @Ranchman's Ponder Steakhouse)

Bringing back the 75-year-old legacy, Ranchman’s Ponder Steakhouse is soon to reopen. The steakhouse is famed for its food, inspiring a novel, and hosting celebrities. Now, the warmth of this steakhouse returns with a new owner who is ready to add their touch to this legacy.

Highlights

  • Ranchman’s Ponder Steakhouse is to return with new additions.
  • The 75-year-old legacy continues with the new owner.
  • The community is excited to welcome back this local favorite.

Ranchman’s Ponder Steakhouse to Reopen After Closure

Ranchman's Ponder Steakhouse to reopen
The new owner will continue the legacy with new additions (Source: Facebook @Ranchman’s Ponder Steakhouse)

When the 75-year-old legacy came to an end in 2023, the community never expected to see this favorite return. Now, the news of Ranchman’s Ponder Steakhouse returning has left everyone in a state of excitement. The legacy has reignited, as locals look forward to grabbing their favorite treats from the steakhouse again.

The news of Ranchman’s Ponder Steakhouse reopening arrived on June 28, 2025, through a Facebook post. Announcement of the restaurant’s sale came via social media. The news was soon met with the community’s excitement.

The Goodbye in 2023

On October 30, 2023, Ranchman’s Ponder Steakhouse wrapped up its 75-year story. The effects of the pandemic caught up to the restaurant and its owner, Dave Ross, resulting in its closure. While it also paved the way for the owner to retire, the team said goodbye with heavy hearts.

The owner also shared his journey with the restaurant in a post made on February 13, 2024. Recalling the stories from around the world and beyond the past, he said his goodbyes. The post goes on to ask for more stories from the people, showing his desire to keep the legacy ongoing.

New Owner to Keep it Going With More to Come

Ranchman's Ponder Steakhouse to reopen
Locals wish for favorites to return to the menu (Source: Facebook @Ranchman’s Ponder Steakhouse)

After two years of vigorously searching for the right owner, Ross finally found the right candidate. The legacy is now being passed on to a new owner who will keep it going with more additions.

“Ranchman’s closed the sale today,” reads the post. “The new owner wants to keep it going with lots more to come. We are excited for Ranchman’s future and the benefit it will bring to the Ponder community.”

The community is not just welcoming back an old friend, but is also preparing to dive into nostalgia. For more than seventy years, it has created a legacy and stories. This sense of community kept people returning. This steakhouse is more than a place to grab a bite; it is a place that sings to all.

Now, as it returns and prepares for a new journey under a new owner, one must not underestimate the joy it brings. Locals are getting ready for this new adventure with excitement. They hope their favorite treats will return to the menu.

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Riya Singh is a writer, editor, and poet with a background in literature and journalism. She has the passion and knowledge to create content tailored to this niche, with a strong interest in the intersections of psychology, storytelling, and human behavior.
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