Las Vegas Mixtape v54: Happiness Pills, Vintage House of Love, and Rocking Brunch — Track #2 (of 5): Bob Taylor’s Ranch House @Centennial Hills

Track #2 (of 5): Bob Taylor’s Ranch House @Centennial Hills

Far from the bright lights of The Strip is this old school charmer in the north valley. (Image: Vegas 411)

Why is Bob Taylor’s Ranch House in Centennial Hills the oldest and still operating restaurant in Las Vegas? 

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There’s the food of course—the standout mesquite-grilled steaks and honey barbecue chicken in particular. There’s also the Western-themed ambience at this sprawling converted house built in 1954, right down to the knotty wood paneling and framed posters of old films starring folks like John Wayne.  

This is where diners go to feel valued, respected, and loved. No wonder this true treasure—tucked away on nicely manicured grounds in a residential neighborhood that’s adjacent to the 215–deservedly won the James Beard “America’s Classics” Award earlier this year and was packed on a recent Sunday. 

This 16 oz ribeye is watching you. (Image: Vegas 411)

You’ll feel the love soon as you sit down, thanks to the complimentary garlic cheese bread served ahead of the entrees which come with soup or salad and your choice of baked potato, steak fries, rice pilaf, or mixed vegetables. I opted for the stratospheric creamy potato soup with cheese and bacon—this is a place where throwing caution to the wind feels so damn good—which set me up nicely for the ultra-juicy and tender 16 oz ribeye. 

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Classic Americana food that makes you feel ultra-patriotic. (Image: Vegas 411)

My guests had good feelings about their entrees—the honey barbecue chicken and salmon, the latter charmingly described on the menu as “Au Natural.” Satisfied, we left but with some regret about not giving in to any of their five dessert offerings like Key lime pie and dark chocolate cake with whipped cream and a “drizzle of chocolate sauce.” Bob Taylor’s Ranch House is most definitely a house of love, American-style.