Ponderosa Steakhouse

Ponderosa Steakhouse Affordable steakhouse, buffet and catering located in Vandalia, Illinois. We also have truck parking!
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Welcome to Ponderosa country, where you'll find the spirit of the old west & a place to call home — for great food & great value. Ponderosa Steakhouses serve great steaks, seafood & sides along with our something-for-everyone buffet.

09/19/2026

It’s Bring Your Own Drink Saturday! 😂

While the boil order is in effect, our fountain drinks will be unavailable, but we’ll still have canned soda, bottled water, tea and lemonade. You’re welcome to bring your favorite drink with you too!

We’re open regular hours. . Come see us!

We're leveling up your BBQ season! 🍗 Our Pilgrim's® BBQ Boneless Wings are serving up sweet, saucy flavor all summer lon...
09/16/2026

We're leveling up your BBQ season! 🍗 Our Pilgrim's® BBQ Boneless Wings are serving up sweet, saucy flavor all summer long. Available at participating locations for a limited time.

Take the day off and take the wings with you this Labor Day 🍗 Preorder our Honey BBQ To-Go Wings to bring the flavor hom...
09/03/2026

Take the day off and take the wings with you this Labor Day 🍗

Preorder our Honey BBQ To-Go Wings to bring the flavor home for the long weekend, September 4th through September 7th. At participating locations.

08/31/2026

Winging it all summer long with Pilgrim's® Chicken Bone-in Wings 🍗😍

The possibilities are loaded at our Build-Your-Own Baked Potato Topper Bar with Idaho Potatoes 🥔😍 Available for a limite...
08/20/2026

The possibilities are loaded at our Build-Your-Own Baked Potato Topper Bar with Idaho Potatoes 🥔😍 Available for a limited time only at participating locations.

Summer plans: Wings ☀️🍗 Enjoy our juicy Pilgrim’s® Chicken Bone-in Wings and savor every bite of summer!
08/07/2026

Summer plans: Wings ☀️🍗 Enjoy our juicy Pilgrim’s® Chicken Bone-in Wings and savor every bite of summer!

Starting Monday, 7/27/26 – 11am-1pm-New Drive-Thru Window Specials! Fried Chicken or Meatloaf meals available all day!An...
07/26/2026

Starting Monday, 7/27/26 – 11am-1pm-New Drive-Thru Window Specials! Fried Chicken or Meatloaf meals available all day!
And don't forget... We still have our full menu and full buffet available every day for both dine-in and carryout.

07/22/2026

🎉GIVEAWAY 🎉 We’ve teamed up with Idaho Potatoes to give a very lucky winner some spud-tacular prizes: your very own Spuddy Buddy, a Potato Guy Scrubber Brush, an Idaho Potatoes baseball hat, and a $50 Ponderosa & Bonanza gift card!

Here’s how to enter:
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🥔 Follow Ponderosa & Bonanza Steakhouses and Famous Idaho Potatoes
👯 Tag a potato lover in the comments (each tag = 1 entry)
📲 Bonus: Share to your story and tag us for an extra entry!

Giveaway ends 7/28 at 5pm PST. One winner will be announced on 7/29. Merchandising prizing & giveaways may vary. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram. No purchase necessary. Open to U.S. residents 18+. Void where prohibited. Winners selected by random drawing. Official rules in bio.

07/17/2026

Your summer buffet is here! ☀️🍗 Enjoy our all-new Pilgrims® BBQ Boneless Wings bringing bold BBQ flavor to every bite! Available at participating locations.

Build your perfect bite at our new Build-Your-Own Baked Potato Topper Bar with Idaho Potatoes! 🥔🙌 Available for a limite...
07/16/2026

Build your perfect bite at our new Build-Your-Own Baked Potato Topper Bar with Idaho Potatoes! 🥔🙌 Available for a limited time only at participating locations.

Cookout energy without the cooking 🍗 Order our Pilgrim's® Chicken Boneless Wings for big party energy and zero prep stre...
07/03/2026

Cookout energy without the cooking 🍗 Order our Pilgrim's® Chicken Boneless Wings for big party energy and zero prep stress!

Today's menu: Dad’s favorites 🙌 Celebrate with our Father's Day Feast because Dad deserves seconds (and thirds) 😁
06/21/2026

Today's menu: Dad’s favorites 🙌 Celebrate with our Father's Day Feast because Dad deserves seconds (and thirds) 😁

The classic you love, now with a smoky BBQ twist 😋 Try our BBQ Sirloin Tips today!Valid April 13 - July 5 at participati...
06/06/2026

The classic you love, now with a smoky BBQ twist 😋 Try our BBQ Sirloin Tips today!

Valid April 13 - July 5 at participating locations only, Prices and items may vary per location.

New window specials Starting 6/1/26!
05/31/2026

New window specials Starting 6/1/26!

05/26/2026

The only tough decision today: what goes on the plate first 👀

Extending hours today for Mother's Day OPEN 11am-7pm!
05/10/2026

Extending hours today for Mother's Day OPEN 11am-7pm!

🌸 Mother’s Day at Ponderosa Steakhouse 🌸We will be extending our hours this Sunday, May 10th for Mother’s Day! We will b...
05/07/2026

🌸 Mother’s Day at Ponderosa Steakhouse 🌸

We will be extending our hours this Sunday, May 10th for Mother’s Day! We will be OPEN 11am–7pm!!

We’ll also be handing out goodie bags to the first 300 mothers! 💝

Bring Mom out for a great meal and let us do the cooking. We hope to see you then!

Open Easter Sunday 11AM-3PM
04/03/2026

Open Easter Sunday 11AM-3PM

Address

2727 Veterans Avenue
Vandalia, IL
62471

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

Telephone

+16182834559

Website

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