Bonanza Steakhouse Review | One Of The Last Remaining Bonanza’s | Lebanon, VA

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  • @lorilazaris8137
    @lorilazaris8137 6 месяцев назад +3

    You can't go wrong for those prices. Most restaurants charge like $15 for a big salad...and all those extras are included besides your main meal. WOW!

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      Definitely a great deal! You are right about some of the prices in other restaurants being so high for just one item. We enjoyed Bonanza and wish it would come back to other locations. Thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @FamousFiveAmos
      @FamousFiveAmos 6 месяцев назад +1

      Amazing salad bars are last of a dying breed! I like the old school platters

  • @lindaobrien2908
    @lindaobrien2908 6 месяцев назад +3

    Learned something new from this video. Did not know that Dan Blocker who played Hoss was responsible for establishing the Bonanza chain.
    Sure wish the Bonanza restaurants would make a comeback. Used to go here years ago and always enjoyed a good meal. We need more family oriented restaurants! Thanks for sharing.

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +1

      We do too! Much more reasonably priced than most restaurants. My chicken was outstanding! We all enjoyed our meals. Definitely a good deal and a nice atmosphere.

  • @user-hb6vn9ym6e
    @user-hb6vn9ym6e 6 месяцев назад +3

    Bonanza i remember that show

  • @HitchHikingYeti
    @HitchHikingYeti 6 месяцев назад +1

    Bonanza!!!!! This brings back some great memories from my childhood. We had a Bonanza in my hometown. It closed back in the late 80's. I have not seen a Bonanza in over 30 years. I always liked the ribeye steak there and the Texas Toast! You found a real relic form the past.😁

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      This was the second Bonanza we visited. We also went to the Bonanza in Chambersburg, PA. You are right, it brings back lots of childhood memories. Miss places like this!

  • @NCMemoryMakers
    @NCMemoryMakers 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great video! I really liked how you put Hoss's picture right there as you were showing the room named for him. Good idea. We had a great time. The only thing...I can't believe how I was yawning, when David was walking over to the table...LOL.
    But hey, I did get a trophy out of it, though. Really enjoyed seeing you all again!

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +2

      The trophy is our favorite part of the video. lol That and Carly introducing y'all. Always a good time when we get together.

  • @debk5427
    @debk5427 6 месяцев назад +2

    I remember Bonanza years ago.

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      Wish they were still in existence everywhere.

  • @user-qs8ub8yt2b
    @user-qs8ub8yt2b 6 месяцев назад

    What a great video. It brings back memories of when Bonanza was here in Texas. They had the all you can eat salad bar. What amazed me is the fact that people would go back and forth to the salad bar, and by the time their entree came, they were too full of salad to eat it. I only want one small salad, and then my ribeye steak entree.

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +1

      I am in complete agreement with you. Enjoy the entree and not fill up before it arrives. The waitress did tell us that some people take their entree home and eat the food bar while there. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @philliproupe8967
    @philliproupe8967 6 месяцев назад +1

    Love Bonanza ❤ 2 of my favorite RUclipsrs ❤ Enjoy 😂 Brings a lot of childhood memories

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for your kind words. You are one of our favorite subscribers. We always appreciate all your support. I remember going to Bonanza as a kid too. Really wish they would bring them back. Hope we can get together soon. Would love to meet you in person.

  • @jamesbrooksbank9721
    @jamesbrooksbank9721 2 месяца назад

    Looks like a great place to eat. Sorry I'm just getting this video. You guys are great. Keep the great videos coming.

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  2 месяца назад

      So glad you enjoyed it! It’s a great place to go. Wish they had more locations.

  • @cathyleland1501
    @cathyleland1501 3 дня назад

    There is a Bonanza Restaurant in West Branch Michigan . I was very surprised to see it. They were a favorite back a couple decades ago.

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  3 дня назад

      I tried to find the Bonanza in West Branch Michigan and had no luck. I was going to check out the website and menu, ect. Bonanza's were so popular in the 70's and 80's. Wish they would make a comeback.

  • @studio95951
    @studio95951 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for another great review guy's and girls. Always a pleasure to see and come along with you. 🙂

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +1

      Our pleasure! We are glad you enjoyed it. Good meal at a good price. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

    • @studio95951
      @studio95951 6 месяцев назад +1

      I sure wish we still had them down here in South Louisiana but sadly they are all gone. 😟😟😔😔@@vafunseekers

  • @TheNDTShow
    @TheNDTShow 6 месяцев назад

    Nice review on this steak house important points spot on enjoyed watching

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you have a great week!

  • @followthearrows
    @followthearrows 6 месяцев назад

    We miss Bonanza! Thanks for the video!

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +1

      Us too! Glad we were able to go. Just wish it was closer. Hope y'all are having a good week.

  • @Bluehourmorning
    @Bluehourmorning 6 месяцев назад

    Awe, I’m glad you did this video. We lived in Castlewood for 3 years and I miss that area. Never got a chance to try Bonanza, but it was always recommended.

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +1

      I can see why it was always recommended. Nice people and good food. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @Smilesalott
    @Smilesalott 6 месяцев назад

    Great video! Brings back memories of eating at Bonanza when we had them in Georgia.

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      We miss Bonanza. Wish they still had them! Definitely a good deal for what you get. My chicken was so good. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @ElleLiving
    @ElleLiving 6 месяцев назад

    I absolutely remember going to Bonanza when I was a kid. I think Ponderosa was in our town a little longer actually 😊. This was a fun review with some amazing nostalgia 👍😍. Great job and thanks for taking us along!

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      We had a Bonanza in Lynchburg, VA which is about 25 minutes from us. We didn't have a Ponderosa near us. The experience took us on a walk down memory lane. The food was good and the prices were reasonable. Appreciate you!

  • @EveryDayIsSaturdayTV
    @EveryDayIsSaturdayTV 6 месяцев назад

    This brings back so many great memories. We haven't been to a Bonanza since the late 80s or early 90s. The kids' buffet prices were amazing, but then again, all of the prices on the menu looked very reasonable. It's great to see that this one is still hanging around and it's ard to believe that the company has dwindled down to only 3 locations. The food looked really good and fresh; especially served in the stainless steel Bonanza trays. It's great to see the NC Memory Makers also joining y'all. Thanks for sharing another excellent review.

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      The prices were definitely reasonable and the food was delicious! We enjoyed being able to eat at a Bonanza again. I hate that so many affordable restaurants are no longer in existence. It’s always great to reminisce about the good ole days. Hope y’all are having a fabulous weekend.

  • @smokymountaincabinrentaltours
    @smokymountaincabinrentaltours 6 месяцев назад

    Y’all just took me back to my childhood ! Memory lane when life was good and all was right in my world . My parents would take us every Sunday to Norton Va a 20 minute drive from my home place back In Ky .. we had a Food Lion there we would eat I would get the Hamburger steak and bar . I loved the toast in Norton they grilled both sides .. we would go to Bonanza every special event or celebration too . Lots of memories . Thanks I wished I could of met y’all and ate sorry maybe I can next time . Thanks for such a good review . I knew immediately that Derrick was going to be a honorary member of the CPC ( clean plate club ) … as Soon as David started talking about it .. I watch a lot of your videos 😂… Keep Tham coming my friends … 🧡🤍Ren

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      We appreciate you watching our videos. You should get the loyal watcher award! lol
      It's funny how there use to be that one place everyone would go every week. We use to eat at Golden Corral back in the day when you actually ordered off of a menu. Now we are like where do you want to eat today/tonight? It was a treat to eat out back in the day too.
      Hoping we get to meet up again soon! I know it will be a great time! I can't wait for you to see our Sunday video this week!

  • @judyparker8283
    @judyparker8283 6 месяцев назад

    I enjoy both channels!

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much Judy! Appreciate you! Hope you are having a great week!

  • @David-jo4gt
    @David-jo4gt 6 месяцев назад

    Another great review. We will add this one to the list that we want to try. Hope y'all are doing well.

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +1

      You will enjoy it! As you probably noticed, you don't have to pay extra for the buffet here. We were pleased with our meal and the buffet here. The manager of the Bonanza confirmed that the Bonanza in Chambersburg use to be a Ryan's. That is what David and I thought it looked like. We are good. Hope y'all are too!

  • @dpmart3275
    @dpmart3275 6 месяцев назад

    Great job enjoyed both of the vids i miss these here in TN

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +1

      I wish we had one closer to us. Good value and excellent food. That teriyaki chicken was outstanding. Always appreciate your support.

  • @Delta9Brian
    @Delta9Brian 2 месяца назад

    I think I started watching @NCmemoryMakers because RUclips suggested them from watching your channel so much. Not sure why it took till now to discover a team up. Never even heard of this place either, but looks nice.

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  2 месяца назад +1

      Cool! We have actually done a few collabs with NCMemoryMakers. We always have a great time when we meet up with them.
      Bonanza is restaurant that was popular in the 70's and 80's. There used to be lots of locations in the U.S.A. It's sister restaurant is/was Ponderosa Restaurant. There are just a few of them left now too.
      Thanks for watching!

  • @1josh98
    @1josh98 6 месяцев назад

    We eat at that bonanza all the time it's always great!

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +1

      That's awesome! We really enjoyed our meal here. Definitely recommend it! Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @user-hb6vn9ym6e
    @user-hb6vn9ym6e 6 месяцев назад

    Good seeing you all again its Jessica Fallen looks good

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      All the food was delicious.

  • @susan_elizabeth
    @susan_elizabeth 6 месяцев назад

    Those prices are very good! I miss Bonanza!

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      Me too!! Glad we were able to go to this Bonanza but wish we had one near us. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @patsyweaver2514
    @patsyweaver2514 6 месяцев назад

    It looked wonderful.

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      It was! My teriyaki chicken was outstanding. The food bar had quite a bit of choices too. Definitely a good value that the buffet is included with your meal. Thanks for your continued support!

  • @trooperdaugherty8743
    @trooperdaugherty8743 6 месяцев назад

    All I'm saying, is i cooked all the grill food and I'm genuinely thrilled with how y'all liked ya food.

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! You did an awesome job! That was some of the best teriyaki chicken that I have had. David said his chopped steak was “real good”. Wish we lived closer.

    • @trooperdaugherty8743
      @trooperdaugherty8743 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@vafunseekerswell y'all come back anytime

  • @CAROLINATONY
    @CAROLINATONY 6 месяцев назад

    Great meeting y'all today. I loved that music in your opening where did you find it. Most of mine comes from youtube and audio hero on tubebuddy

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      We enjoyed meeting you today too! This music is from epidemic sound. We use a lot of their music.

  • @tonylashmit2613
    @tonylashmit2613 6 месяцев назад

    I remember our local Bonanza Steakhouse . Was quite different back in the 70's and 80's than it is now. No buffet, just cheap prices!
    Glad yall got to meet up with Derrick and Shawnasi for a meal together!

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +1

      Cheap prices are always good! Especially when the food is of good quality. I remember going as kid to Bonanza. It's always good to see Derrick and Shawnasi. We are still wanting to get to NC to have lunch or dinner with you and Ginger. We will be in Pigeon Forge this weekend for the Dollywood's opening day. Thanks for watching!

  • @javybavy
    @javybavy 5 месяцев назад

    Great review

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much! We enjoyed going to Bonanza.

  • @kimgaddatmakeitsweetyeg5820
    @kimgaddatmakeitsweetyeg5820 16 дней назад

    I still crave Chicken Monterey. It’s Catalina salad desssing, NOT teriyaki sauce. I still put it on my chicken sometimes. Worked at Bonanza for 5 yrs in high school and part of university. They cherry cobbler was soooo awesome!

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  16 дней назад

      I bet you have some good memories from working at Bonanza. I was thinking they told me teriyaki but it may have been Catalina salad dressing. Thanks for letting me know. I may have to try that when I fix chicken at home. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @BradleyDriskillJr.
    @BradleyDriskillJr. 6 месяцев назад

    Looks like some good eating! Can't go wrong with a chopped steak with gravy and onions (and mushrooms sometimes)! Grilled Prime Rib? That's a first seeing that grilled but nevertheless looked scrumptious! Thank yall for sharing!

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +1

      There used to be a Bonanza in Lynchburg years ago on Wards Road. It was across from KMart (Hobby Lobby now). Definitely good food at a reasonable price.

  • @hubertparks-bx9gj
    @hubertparks-bx9gj 6 месяцев назад

    I remember bonanza steak house we used to have one in irving. Texas but they closed it down a long time ago and they tore it down they had really good food their

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +1

      Sounds like what I've heard so many other people say. Everyone is talking about the food being good and the Bonanza closing down. We were glad we had a chance to go to this Bonanza and the one in Chambersburg, PA. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

  • @heatherrowe4591
    @heatherrowe4591 6 месяцев назад

    wish there was one closer to me. i’ve never been to one. closest is 5 1/2 hours away. every thing looked good!

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +1

      Wish you had one closer too. Wish I had one closer. lol We enjoyed our meals and the reasonable price. Thanks for your continued support.

  • @williammarkiewicz7514
    @williammarkiewicz7514 2 месяца назад

    Bonanza was my first job 1976 St. Clair Shores MI

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  2 месяца назад

      Nice! I bet you have lots of great memories from working at Bonanza. I would like that would be a fun first job. Especially as popular as Bonanza was in the 70's. Thanks for watching and sharing.

  • @ronsandgren1
    @ronsandgren1 6 месяцев назад

    I went with my family to Bonanza that was near us when I was a young kid and there was a Ponderosa right near it that that we went to also was open at the same time for awhile. They were in a small city called Steubenville, Ohio and the Bonanza there closed around 1990 but the Ponderosa was open until around 2003 then there was a fire there and then they closed down. They had a buffet with plenty of good food before they closed with good prices. I still miss both of those restaurants and the Ponderosa became a Japanese food restaurant after it closed that's still open but I've never eaten there yet since that restaurant's been in the building.

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +1

      It's unfortunate that so many of these restaurants closed. It seems like everyone has fond memories of eating at Bonanza. The prices and selection are definitely good. We haven't had a chance to go to a Ponderosa yet but would like to before they all close. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

    • @ronsandgren1
      @ronsandgren1 6 месяцев назад

      @vafunseekers You're right about that
      and I think you should try a Ponderosa restaurant if you can. There's at least one still open in PA and they still have a buffet in a few videos of people eating there that I've watched recently.

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      @@ronsandgren1 Will definitely try to get to a Ponderosa if anywhere near one. Hopefully sooner than later.

  • @gailsfoodandstuff
    @gailsfoodandstuff 6 месяцев назад

    im just now catching up, and seeing your video as we are still unpacking, from our move, and omg do out feet hurt, but we got a lot done. this rental, like the last two, needed blinds. there were NO window coverings, so we got about 1/2 of them up and i put dark plastic over the rest for now, lol. ok, now to the video.. 😊

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +1

      I bet your feet do hurt. We walked and walked at Dollywood on Friday. Boy could we tell it at the end of the day. Glad you got moved ok.

    • @gailsfoodandstuff
      @gailsfoodandstuff 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@vafunseekers i just saw the “short” on that, how cool, you were right up front! my cousin and her son work that area and get to see her time to time. my cousin works for the tourism dept there. she loves it.

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +1

      @@gailsfoodandstuff That is so awesome! What a cool job to have. We just love Dolly!

  • @Variety1985
    @Variety1985 5 месяцев назад

    LOVE ♥️ BUFFETS

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  5 месяцев назад +1

      Getting the buffet free with your meal was quite the deal here. We really enjoyed going to Bonanza. Thanks for watching!

    • @Variety1985
      @Variety1985 5 месяцев назад

      @@vafunseekers
      We used to have a Bonanza in Mandan, NORTH DAKOTA ... but it CLOSED some years ago 😔

  • @michaelcoffey7362
    @michaelcoffey7362 6 месяцев назад

    Tasty 🤤

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      It was! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @keithatkins9783
    @keithatkins9783 6 месяцев назад

    They have 2 bonanza restaurants in Pennsylvania still and 1 ponderosa the one bonanza is in a place called Chambersburg pa off of interstate 81 the other one is in upstate Pennsylvania along interstate 80 between Williamsport pa and wilkes barre Scranton pa and the ponderosa restaurant is in a place called butler pa about an hour away from Pittsburgh pa

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      We have been to the Chambersburg location. We went there last summer. Wish there were more locations. Would like to try out the Ponderosa too. Thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @keithatkins9783
      @keithatkins9783 6 месяцев назад +1

      I'd love it to if they made a comeback again

  • @Variety1985
    @Variety1985 5 месяцев назад

    WOW ... TAXES OVER 10%

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  5 месяцев назад +1

      Taxes are so high! Seem to be getting higher and higher, especially in tourist areas. Of course this wasn't a tourist area. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @michaelpardue2400
    @michaelpardue2400 6 месяцев назад

    Last time I eat a Bananza was in Memphis,Tn went I got married in 1980

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      Good memory! It was years since we ate there before we went to the Bonanza is Pennsylvania this summer. Really wish they would come back in other locations. I'm sure that's not happening. Thanks for watching and sharing.

  • @johnpinckney4979
    @johnpinckney4979 6 месяцев назад

    I miss Bonanza, Ponderosa, Ryan's Western Sizzlin, York, etc. All great value-oriented family-friendly restaurants. Ryan's is completely gone. And the others are hanging by a thread, it seems.

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      We miss all those family-friendly steakhouses/restaurants too. We definitely need places like these with todays prices. We try to go to places that are almost non-existent so we can experience them before they are gone.

  • @oldfarmshow
    @oldfarmshow 6 месяцев назад

    Are local Ponderosa/bonanza closed 😢

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      Sorry to hear that. We had a Bonanza in our area in the 80's. So I can feel your pain. Wish this one wasn't so far away. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @chrishartman9467
    @chrishartman9467 6 месяцев назад

    ive never eaten at a bonanza but I would . id rather eat there that at an outback

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      It's definitely more budget friendly than outback. Plus the huge buffet is included with your meal. Only 3 is left and I hope they are able to stay in business for awhile. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @ibuprofendave2771
    @ibuprofendave2771 6 месяцев назад

    I haven't been to a Bonanza in probably over 30 years. Do the steaks taste the same?

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      Derrick thought the steak exceeded his expectations. Everything was delicious. Good meal and environment. Wished we had a Bonanza closer. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @vs123
    @vs123 6 месяцев назад

    I like eat steaks

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      You would like here! Thanks for watching.

  • @chrisconklin873
    @chrisconklin873 6 месяцев назад

    Judging from David's accent, I'm assuming he's from the northern neck.

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад

      He is actually from central Virginia. He has lived here all of his life. He always gets comments on his accent. Thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @chrisconklin873
      @chrisconklin873 6 месяцев назад

      LOL, I was thinking Westmorland or Northumberland county! Im in Fairfax county but my paternal family is from the NN and that was the accent I heard growing up in King George county. @@vafunseekers

  • @brendahunter9134
    @brendahunter9134 6 месяцев назад +1

    That's not Bonanza music

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +2

      We know. We tried to use the Bonanza music but got a copyright so couldn't use it. We were disappointed not to be able to use it. So we found some western music.

  • @RoscoeB44
    @RoscoeB44 6 месяцев назад

    I see why they went out of business, a meal with a salad bar and a buffet for $21 is hard to make a profit.

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +1

      It's definitely a good deal. Our meals were $16.99 each. We really enjoyed our meal. You have to really be hungry to eat much off of the buffet if you order a meal. The waitress was telling us that some people will take their meal to go and eat off of the buffet. Thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @RoscoeB44
      @RoscoeB44 6 месяцев назад

      @@vafunseekers Yeah exactly take the full steak dinner home and eat a buffet lol

  • @vitsteele-lz2hn
    @vitsteele-lz2hn 6 месяцев назад

    Enjoy your e

  • @user-hb6vn9ym6e
    @user-hb6vn9ym6e 6 месяцев назад

    Good seeing you all again its Jessica Fallen looks good

    • @vafunseekers
      @vafunseekers  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for your continued support Jessica. We appreciate you!

    • @user-hb6vn9ym6e
      @user-hb6vn9ym6e 6 месяцев назад

      @@vafunseekers your welcome 🤗