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title: "Ponderosa & Bonanza Steakhouses Launch Hearty Homestyle Buffet Menu"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/54b592ce-1c20-451b-a480-0218ce6fa67e
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250716_ponderosa__bonanza_steakhouses_launch_hearty_homestyle_buffet_menu.html
category: "Casual dining"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Casual dining"
published: 2025-07-16T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:38:50.713Z
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# Ponderosa & Bonanza Steakhouses Launch Hearty Homestyle Buffet Menu

**TL;DR:** Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses have launched a limited-time Hearty Homestyle Buffet menu, featuring comfort classics at a starting price of $12.99 for lunch and $15.99 for dinner. The buffet is available at participating locations until October 1.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-07-16. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250716_ponderosa__bonanza_steakhouses_launch_hearty_homestyle_buffet_menu.html).*

## Story

Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses have unveiled their limited time Hearty Homestyle Buffet, starting at $12.99 for lunch and $15.99 for dinner, featuring comfort-filled classics crafted to satisfy every appetite. Available at participating locations now through Oct. 1, guests can enjoy timeless offerings that embrace homestyle flavors and put a fresh twist on familiar favorites.

The buffet features Ponderosa & Bonanza’s signature Meatloaf and crispy Fried Chicken – two beloved classics that are the perfect fix for hearty cravings. Guests can also enjoy the return of made-from-scratch dishes including Stuffed Peppers packed with savory meatloaf and mozzarella cheese and Chicken Biscuit Pie, made with southern-style biscuits and a comforting pot pie filling. Other must-try sides include the Loaded Mashed Potatoes, topped with melted cheese, bacon pieces and sliced green onions, and Sausage O’Brien, a skillet-style medley of sausage, bell peppers, onions and seasoned red potatoes, finished with melted butter.

Ponderosa & Bonanza is also including two fresh salad options as part of the Hearty Homestyle Buffet – the Classic Caesar Salad with crisp romaine lettuce, shredded parmesan, croutons and a creamy Caesar dressing, and the BLT Pasta Salad, loaded with penne, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, green onions, bacon pieces and tossed in a rich bacon ranch dressing. Guests can round out their meal with sweet staples like Peanut Butter Fudge, or Ponderosa & Bonanza’s signature Ice Cream Bar for the ultimate comfort feast.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- menu pricing (topic)
- limited time offer (topic)
- Ponderosa (company)
- Bonanza Steakhouses (company)
- buffet menu (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250716_ponderosa__bonanza_steakhouses_launch_hearty_homestyle_buffet_menu.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/54b592ce-1c20-451b-a480-0218ce6fa67e).