This place is excellent. We have sat with Max a couple times and he has guided us on some amazing dining experiences. Great recommendations and makes you feel like family. We will definitely request him in the future. For starters we love the pretzel and a blonde beer. The mustard is SO good. My husband loves the 3 meat combo. The ribs are insane. Literally fall off the bone. They give you a few bbq sauce options but honestly it didn't even need any. My man is a big eater and he had to take a lot of the meat to go because the portions were so generous and that never happens. My favorite is definitely the birria grilled cheese with beef rib, pepper jack, sourdough, birria beef broth. Perfect hint of spice. The meat is so flavorful. Chefs kiss. I also loved the Nashville chicken sandwich. The banana pudding is not overly rich. Perfect end to a good meal. The only thing I don't love is the metal chairs. Probably easy to clean but not short skirt, dress or shorts friendly. This place has amazing comfort food. Highly recommend. read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Half Rack Spare Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

We're so lucky to have Sauced near where we live. We are frequent customers and love their 3 meat plates. I really like the wings and the brisket here... It's always super juicy and tender. Whether we eat in or take it to go, we're always happy with their dinner selections. read more

Came here for a quick drink since we live down the street. Drinks were strong, I will give them that. Not the best flavor wise. We ordered happy hour fries which were pretty good. We only had time for one drink but the menu looked really good so may come back to try more food. The high top tables were really uncomfortable, I would probably ask to sit at the lower tables next time. They have cute Christmas drinks for the holidays also! Overall 8/10 spot! read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

My favorite burnt ends & best bbq sauce ever....sooo sad to find out it's gone....they had great food and service...what happened? Anyone know if they moved somewhere else??? read more

Really tasty food and great service from Jesus and Harrison! Nice interior and clean bathroom. Loved the fried Oreos. read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Jesse T, was a legendary server. Knew and understood the menu well. We ordered the HH wings buffalo and dry rub, buffalo is great!! Wings had lots of meat. Tacos were were good, shrimp and chicken. The regular menu is the way to go. Sides and proteins super flavor!! Sweet corn succotash and green bean casserole, very creative and works well together! The chicken was smoke filled and juicy. The brisket slightly dry. Lots of terrific house beers: Hawgs N Heifersweizen, Pig Ol Bitties Blond ale and dirty little pig IPA are my favorites. The is super chill with lots of TVs, kids love coming here read more

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Came on a Friday night and ordered the 3 meat plate. Ribs, pork belly burnt ends and brisket. Everything was terribly dry and the brisket was so dry that the slice won't even sag when held from one end. 2 stars since waitress was nice and got us different pieces but same result. PB ends and ribs were dry as well but at least they were edible. Had to at least eat something since I paid $50 for the 3 meat. Pretty big let down and won't be coming back ever again. read more

The food was good and the service was great! We enjoyed our visit and would definitely come back! The banana pudding was so delicious and my favorite side was the mac-n-cheese! Recommend you give them a shot! read more

First time here, it's a nice hip place, more like a sports bar that has smoked meat. They are very friendly and helpful so far, I ordered the half chicken and pretzel. read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

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The food was delicious!! Service was fantastic and we truly loved the vibe!! So many options to try this will be a place we come back to again and again for sure!! read more

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Sauced is an excellent barbecue restaurant. The employees are very friendly and attentive. The decor inside is very nice with plenty of seating. The menu has a wide selection of meats and sandwiches. Their tri tip is very juicy and tender. The brisket is also delicious. The pulled pork is also delicious but a little bit too sour in my opinion. The chili is very delicious as well. However, I did not like the fact that you had to pay extra for cheese and sour cream. I also wished that the restaurant would offer complimentary cornbread instead of having to pay for it as a side. read more

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We had been wanting to try this place for a while and finally did. The food was great, they were out of one meat that night but it was still great. Service was great and the food was really good too. read more

Went for lunch. It was ok. Didn't wanna spend more than $20 for lunch so got chicken tenders with ranch and a side or potato salad $18 with tax. Lunch menu pic read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Lunch menu spring 2025 - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Maybe I came on a bad night, but this was by far the most mediocre restaurant experience I've had in a while. The pig themed inside is cute and rustic, however the service is very slow with forgetful servers. My brisket came out cold even though the dining area was practically empty, mac and cheese tasted like it came from the box. Considering the prices, the quality of food was disappointing. It wasn't awful or disgusting, but I don't think I'd ever come back to such a subpar place. read more

Went the other day and it was basically a disappointment. When you go to a barbecue place, especially in Texas you have lots of expectations when you go to a barbecue place in California. It's tough to meet those standards. We went here when they first opened now a year later the barbecue chicken is surprisingly smaller. When we went the first time we were amazed at how big it was things have changed. The brisket is good, but I'm just not used to having brisket. That is machine sliced. Sort of sad. When you order a baked potato, you don't expect the potato to be mashed potatoes with all sorts of stuff in it. A baked potato should be a baked potato with all sorts of toppings on it leave the potato alone. Finally, the biggest issue is the kitchen. When you order an appetizer, you expect the appetizer to come first then once you finish the appetizer, your dinner arrives. That doesn't happen here. This is a big restaurant modern services and trained servers. Why can't they get this right? So we had all this food at the table appetizers and dinner and it just ruined the experience. Our server seemed to think that was normal. So don't order your main entree until you are ready. They just have this need to embellish and enhance all of their dishes. The sides were just too packed with more than needed. Maybe I was just expecting baked beans to be baked beans. Lots of stuff was added in. Not really needed. read more

I really like this spot - it's consistent and I haven't been disappointed with any orders. I typically get the Burnt Ends and they are delicious! Tender, savory pieces of beef with a perfect blend of flavors. I know a lot of people get excited about the different sauces you can use for your meat, but honestly, it doesn't need it since it's perfect as-is. My usual sides are the corn bread and mac and cheese - both are excellent and decadent. The service was friendly and I left feeling like I had a great dining experience. If you love BBQ, you won't be disappointed! read more

I recently went there this past weekend and had a great time! I recommend the swamp fries, shareable between 2 people and got the Mezcal mango margarita (double) Definitely made with love! Mel was our server and she was absolutely amazing! read more

PHENOMENAL service and fantastic wings. The naked chicken wings are my favorite, especially with the Pig Candy BBQ sauce. Right now it is decorated for Christmas with fun Christmas cocktails. They also have great specials during NFL games (Sunday, Monday, Thursday). All the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. One of the best experiences with service I have had in a long time. Very family friendly with my toddler read more

We went during the Sippin' Santa Holiday pop-up and it was very festive and fun! Drinks were delicious with cute souvenir mugs/cups. We go the BBQ combo lunch specials: Pulled pork, Tri-Tip, and burnt pork ends. All were tender, melt in your mouth, smoked perfection! Paired with their in-house bbq sauces were the perfect complement, mixing the sweet and tangy with the spicy bbq were phenomenal. Sides: Cornbread (with a glaze), Mac & cheese, corn succotash, potato salad, and Texas toast were all flavorful and filling. Kids meal options were great, and the perfect portion. Our server Amber went above and beyond! Giving very helpful suggestions/recommendations and descriptions of all their offerings. We are so excited to come back again! read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Sippin' Santa Holiday Drinks - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Food was delicious. S/O to Quaileb and Rene for the amazing customer service. Chill dudes good vibes. We will be back. Also the banana pudding smacked!!! read more

Overall a good place to eat. It's in my family's regular rotation. I must say, however, the food and service can be a little uneven. While usually the service is better than you'd expect a few weeks ago I had to ask for water three times (the whiskey showed up more quickly, thank goodness!). Watched the Dodgers cinch their latest World Series victory and had the best tri-tip of my life cooked to medium rare perfection. I ordered it again recently and while pink, it was closer to medium well. You absolutely cannot beat their whiskey deals, especially on Wednesdays. If you go with an open mind expecting a good time and are able to laugh off the occasional misfire, some decent - and occasionally extraordinary - BBQ awaits. My toddler loves it and from the other family friendly tables I can tell she's not the only one. read more

Very good barbecue place in Irvine. It's nice to have a good barbecue spot in Irvine - there aren't many in OC. The different smoked meats and sides are all really flavorful. I especially liked the dinosaur rib and Mac & cheese. The bumpkin appetizer was unique and tasty - it's basically a bbq egg roll. Overall, Sauced is not quite as good as some of the top tier bbq places in Texas, but certainly good for California. Service was good and atmosphere is nice - nothing fancy, but plenty of TVs to watch sports. read more

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Visited for the first time for lunch. Went in right when they opened. Looks a lot bigger inside than it appears from outside and has a good amount of seating on the covered patio. Staff were very friendly. Our server helped make recommendations when I couldn't decide between 2 items. Had the two meat combo with brisket and andoullie sausage and waffle fries with house rib and baked beans for my sides. Also ordered a side salad with honey mustard dressing (to also dip my fries after). We also ordered the gorilla bread for dessert. The brisket was tender and delicious! The sausage was flavorful, but a little firmer than I prefer. The waffle fries were seriously so good! Glad our server recommended with the rub over the regular. Pig candy BBQ sauce is the way to go. The pretzel dessert wasn't as soft as I expected, so I'll probably go with the tart next time. Overall good experience! read more

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****3.5 Stars**** I was so excited when this first popped up to replace Famous Dave's. Alas, our experience wasn't anything amazing. Inside: The space is more or less exactly the same before. Very spacious with patio seating, and bar seating as well. Very open. Great for big groups. Food: They had a "limited time" menu for different mac and cheeses so we tried their Cajun Shrimp Mac & Cheese which had bacon bits and green onion toppings. Nothing Cajun about this. No flavor. Super creamy but lacking seasoning. The shrimp were measly and the serving size was for 2-3 people but overall small portion for the price. Would not get again. 1/2 Smoked chicken with 2 sides: The chicken was a great portion, moist and cooked perfectly. But Really Under seasoned. They have 4 signature BBQ sauces for dipping. So that helped. The sides: the green bean casserole was terrible. No flavor. Mushy. Just bland cup of greens. The sweet corn was the star. So flavorful and a slight kick of heat. We also tried their jalepeno slaw since their green bean was so disappointing. It was a better side, but again nothing spectacular. Kid's meal: Many options to choose from including a variety of sides. My daughter had the cheeseburger with the sweet potato tots. The cheeseburger was whatever and the tots were terrible. Cold and not crispy at all. Customer service: The hostess and waiter were nice and attended to us periodically. Overall would be happy to come back and try other items as their menu is extensive. But not sure this will be our go to for BBQ. read more

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I was pretty happy to have a local BBQ place open up so I decided to swing by to check it out. It's solid but there are a few meats I probably will not get again. The ribs were decent and I probably would order it again. I got the pork burnt ends because the beef ones were sold out. It's okay but won't be getting that one again. I also got the smoked brisket. Once again okay but not something I would crave. What I will say is the sauces are pretty good. I used the Kansas City BBQ sauce is pretty solid so if I do have cravings and don't want to drive car I definitely will be coming back. read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Kids meal - Grilled Cheese and Watermelon - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

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Pulled pork was good, along with the smoked chicken. The serving sizes were just right, so you can normally order 2 of the main courses. Three courses are a bit much when you add sides like potato salad and corn. There are probably at least a dozen tvs always tuned to different sports channels. You will enjoy yourself and always be able to watch sports with your friends. Note that it is probably going to be more crowded on the warmer days when people tend to visit sports bars more in the evening. I personally enjoyed this place and actually tried the jambalaya for a change of pace.. The shrimp and barbecued chicken were decisions in this dish! read more

Came here for the first time. Right off the bat service was a excellent. Waitress was on the ball and super friendly. Even the other waitress help that wasn't our own were helpful as well. Food was tasty as well. My fiance got the brisket and pulled pork, she said the brisket was one of the best she has ever had. I got the beef rib, its was good but definitely on the expensive side. Corn bread was really moist and flavorful. As for the sides, the loaded mash potatoes were off the hook. Will definitely be back. Gonna try the spare ribs next time. read more

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Me and my family truly love this place, but I felt compelled to share my recent experience. I placed an order with Sauced and unfortunately, part of my order was missing when I received it. Mistakes happen, and I understand that - which is why I called the restaurant to resolve the issue. I was told the general manager would be contacting me first thing in the morning, but I never received a follow-up. After waiting a reasonable amount of time, I decided to call back. I was put on hold and ended up waiting for ten minutes without anyone checking in or offering assistance. While the food I did receive was fine, the lack of communication and follow-through was disappointing. Customer service is just as important as the food itself, and I hope management takes this feedback seriously to improve future guest experiences. read more

Happy to have a bbq spot back here! We liked famous Dave's, and now we like Sauced! Our server Angel was lovely, she was super nice and helpful. Our kids loved their kids meals of chicken tenders and the cheeseburger. Waffle fries are so good! I loved my banh mi, that was the highlight for us. Meat was tender, sauces were good. The timing of the food wasn't perfect but overall it was a good experience and we'll be back! Oh and my husband loved the cornbread! It was basically like a dessert. Pricey but big portions! read more

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Came in with my boyfriend during their soft opening and we will definitely be coming back! We ordered the fried pickles as an appetizer and let me tell you, absolutely delicious! A 10/10! I didn't even have a chance to take a photo since we devoured them so quickly. Our server Max recommended the 3 meat combo plate. We got the ribs, pork belly bites, the brisket with mac n cheese and waffle fries. I loved the ribs, it had just the right amount of sauce. The pork belly bites were ok, it was a tad bit dry for my taste but my bf still enjoyed it. The brisket was also delicious!!! Max kept checking in on us and was so helpful! He was so sweet and funny. I will say that the highlight of the meal was actually the dessert. The fried Oreos are to DIE FOR. I've only ever had them once at a fair and I wasn't the biggest fan of them. So I was hesitant on trying them here but oh my god. They were SO GOOD! I would legitimately come back just for those fried oreos. Overall a great soft opening and can't wait to come back! read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Sauced is the spot!! This is my sixth or seventh visit and I've never been disappointed. Keep in mind the we are in the OC, but even still, Good BBQ is good BBQ!! And there is more ... MORE??? Yes, More! The bartenders can handle their business behind the bar. I'm an Old Fashioned guy (personally and drink of choice). My man Desmond hooked me up with a damn good one tonight. He's made a few for me and he's 1000 at the plate. If you are in the area and traffic is getting the best of you, exit Jamboree and head north. Ask for Desmond and tell him the Doctor sent you for the OF Special. You're welcome. Dr. D read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - OF Special - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Soft opening today ,I was first in line. I bellied up to the bar so I could watch sports. I got the two meat ribs and brisket burnt ends with double Mac and cheese. Both meats were really good. The burnt ends perhaps had a tad to much sauce. The ribs were perfect. The Mac and cheese was delicious. I could make a meal on that alone. Service was amazing. Everyone is so friendly here. I'll definitely return. read more

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Solid BBQ place with great service and good HH deals. My fiance and I came for happy hour, not too crowded so we were seated quickly. Interior has good lighting and lots of pig artwork. This place has lots of TVs so great place to watch any sports games. I got the IPA and my fiance got the hilly Billy daily special (shot and beer for $11.50). For food we got HH wings ($6) and the 2 meat combo with brisket and smoked chicken with loaded mashed potatoes and corn bread ($35). For dessert we got apple pie a la mode ($12). The main came before the appetizer but our server went to go check the appetizers soon after we got the main. The brisket wasn't the best I've had but the smoked chicken was juicy and full of flavor~ The mashed potatoes was rich, super garlicky and dank. Corn bread was a little dry but it wasn't overly sweet. Wings were okay nothing special but good deal for $6. Apple pie had an interesting crust but overall solid, can't go wrong with ice cream and pie. Love how each table gets 4 sauces so you can customize the sauce flavoring for the dishes. Overall a sick place for BBQ cravings would love to try other dishes by next visit! read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Apple pie - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

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Sippin' Santa brought us here and we couldn't resist! Sauced has a great bbq reputation and this was truly a match made in heaven! Holiday tiki vibes are in full effect here! Servers are the nicest and really take care of you, and menu and drink offerings are stacked. We went with the Jingle Bird and Silent Nightcap to drink, and yes we actually bought these mugs to take home to add to the collection. If you are a pretzel lover, Sauced has got your back. This was honestly the biggest and best pretzel we've ever had. Not only is it HUGE, but it's full of flavor (and of course you get cheese and mustard on the side) The Bbq offerings here are a plenty, parking lot is huge and you definitely want to come visit the team here. The place has a tiki "touch" so you feel aloha but you can also come with the family and just hang out. We are already planning our next trip, see you there! read more

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Went on a Sunday so it was football everywhere. We sat outside but it got a little hot and no one waited on us for like 15 minutes. We were about to leave but someone finally came out and apologized, offered us a complimentary appetizer for the inconvenience and moved us inside where we ended up having a great lunch with great service read more

Special shoutout to Mel and AJ for taking care of me my first time here! I work from home on Mondays and was looking for a nice spot to get a drink with my laptop. I happened to come across Sauced and am so glad I did! I got the fried pickles and an old fashioned, and everything was so yummy!! Definitely gonna come back! read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Fried Pickles & Peppers and Old Fashioned - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

We've been to the one in Orange so we decided to try the one in Irvine. We were a bit bummed that there was no axe throwing like the one in Orange. I guess to be expected in Irvine. We were greeted at the door with a smile and quickly seated. Our service was average. We did go at an odd time 3:30, so maybe that's why. They have an average happy hour menu. Which I took advantage of since I don't like large portions. The place was large with a bar and plenty of seating inside and a patio outside. Parking can be crazy with all the other restaurants and places there. Which is why we went early. read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

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Finally! A decent BBQ joint in Irvine/ Tustin! The ambiance, food, and staff were amazing! This is a great spot to gather with friends and watch a game or have a casual family dinner. My husband and I enjoyed mostly everything. We weren't a fan of the ribs because it was too burnt for our liking. The banana pudding was also too sweet for us. I think a tad bit less sugar would've been wonderful. What we ordered: -3 meat BBQ combo & 2 sides - brisket, ribs, sausage with honky tonk fries & Texas toast -Hella Cali salad (comes with cornbread) -Kids cheeseburger -Banana pudding A huge shout out to Carlos! He genuinely made us feel welcomed, answered all of our questions patiently, and checked in on us multiple times. He did everything with a smile. He was quick to get us what we needed and did this with every table he was in charge of. We'll definitely be back! read more

We just got home from dinner at Sauced and had to leave a review, right away! We had a large party of 10 and were looking for somewhere local that would accept an online reservation and found that Sauced was having their Grand Opening weekend in the old Famous Daves location. We were a little hesitant to secure the reservation during the first weekend and ended up utterly impressed about our entire experience! First off, the hostesses were extremely polite right when we entered and had our table ready, right on time for the reservation. Once seated, we were assigned Amber as our server. She was absolutely amazing the entire night!! She was super patient with food recommendations, funny and passionate about the food/company. She really made the night enjoyable for all of us. We ended up going all out... - Bumpkins - really tasty BBQ eggroll app that was also cheesy and savory - Cornbread - moist, sweet and delicious. Even the kids ate a whole piece - Brisket - holy moly! It was melt-in-your mouth tender!! The KC BBQ sauce was the perfect addition - Loaded Mashed Potatoes - great flavor and not overwhelming - Waffle Fries with House Rub - freshly fried and well seasoned - Ribs - not exactly fall off the bone tender but very enjoyable - Fried Oreos - wayyyyy better than anything at the OC Fair! - Kids Cheeseburger - all the kids ate their entire burgers and gave them a two thumbs up Overall, we had an absolutely amazing evening of great food, amazing ambiance and spectacular service from Amber. If they're able to keep up this positive environment, they will do well at Tustin Marketplace. We can't wait to come back! Thanks Sauced and Amber for the great evening! read more

So we visited their new irvine site and we will be coming back. The ambiance was perfect. TVs everywhere. Very nice inside. We started with the pickles and pepper's appetizers and they didn't disappoint. Just enough heat with the peppers but the flavor was very good. My wife and daughter are both gluten free and not by choice. They have quite the selection for GF items. The half chicken was huge and flavorful. The Mac n cheese was perfect!!! It's definitely not your blue box Mac n cheese. The rest of the food was amazing according to our daughter, husband and granddaughter. The service was top notch. Very attentive but again it was their first weekend open so that may change. Overall this place was very good and it didn't disappoint. We'll be back!!! read more

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