Came here with friends for the first time, and with so many good looking options on the menu, we honestly didn't know what to choose. Thankfully, our waitress had amazing recommendations! The Cucumber Watermelon Lemonade (alcoholic) did not disappoint! Super refreshing and definitely very 'watermelony' lol As for my Loaded Jumbo Sweet Potato with pulled pork... yeah, 'jumbo' is exactly the right word . I had to save the other half for later lol. But I really enjoyed the mix of the sweet potato's sweetness with the savory flavors of everything else. I'd definitely come back and try more of the menu! read more

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Honestly shocked at the 4.1 rating. I'd eaten at their Irvine location and it was decent enough to eat here again when kings told me it was a 45 minute wait. This time wasn't even decent. Food was at best mediocre. Almost $50 for a three meat plate- I love the additional cost for the burnt ends which were horrible, completely tough and dry as a bone. Sausage was average and the 4 tiny slices of brisket were good but half of it was fat. Sides were tiny considering price. Service was also mediocre, the place isn't at all Busy but drinks took forever and nothing else about it was memorable. Definitely my last stop at this chain. read more

Overall the food was great. The cheddar jalapeño Sausage was the best protien we got. Not Too spicy and great cheesiness. Tri tip was good but a little chewy. Wings were delicious and juicy. The best thing we had were the glazed apple hand pies! Sooo good it's a must!!! Alexis was a great server, quick friendly and efficient always checking in on us Mac and cheese was dry needed more seasoning, mash was good but too much garlic & the slaw was meh. Good drinks. Would come back & try other foods for sure. Apple pies are a must they're that good! read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange - Apple hand - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

So there I was getting off of work looking to see what this Sauced BBQ & Spirits have to offer to the BBQ world. Inside 2 other guys at the bar not another soul insight. We were told to sit wherever we want. I decided to get the 3 item combo with tri-tip, brisket, & jalapeño cheese sausage link. Sides were a loaded baked potato and Mac & cheese. While I'm waiting for my food checking out the sauces they have to offer thinking of sauce is in the name this gotta be their game. 4 different kinds of sauce Kansas City BBQ spicy and not spicy, sweet & tangy, & a tangy mustard. Sauce were meh.. they could've been store bought and I wouldn't have know the difference. I've had some good sauces all over the country. My go to sauce would've been the Kansas City Spicy. Food comes out and the presentation looked great! Tried the sausage as I am an aficionado and the crunch the snap of the sausage was very good. Taste was as good loved the cheese ooze. Tried the brisket and it was luke warm at best. Taste was also not there. Didn't taste smoked, seasoned, and really fatty. Moved on to the tri-tip which was cold also! Was really surprised with no customers that the food was cold and didn't understand why. Dipped into the baked potato which looked delicious but then tasted like it was microwaved to melt the cheese. Flavor wasn't there and desperately needed some salt and pepper which there was none on the table. The mac and cheese was decent. Really hoped on my first visit this would've been a nice BBQ spot that I could frequent since it in my neighborhood but lacked the quality I desired in a repeat visitor. Sauced BBQ & Spirits will not be a must visit again unless it's for the spirits. 2 stars read more

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First time here and it was definitely worth it . Got the brisket, pork belly and ribs. will definitely come back. Service was great. read more

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

The service was great. The waitress immediately sat us and took our order when we were ready. The Mac and cheese was delicious! Thick and creamy full of flavor. The loaded baked potato was good but was missing something maybe pepper. The brisket and tri tip were also very good, but not very flavorful and served lukewarm. The jalapeno cheddar sausage was very good. read more

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We did axe throwing for 7 people followed by a BBQ lunch. Though the axe throwing coach wasn't there for our early scheduled event (11:30 am), the supervisor worked it out to get us going. I do think Sauced needs to better sync their online reservations for axe throwing with the coach's schedule. Service was good. BBQ meats, sandwiches and salads were all tasty. 4 BBQ sauce selections was nice. read more

This place has great food however dont order Togo its severely lacking here. Alot of stuff was forgotten. Dine in!

This used to be my husband's favorite restaurant, so we arrived excited and looking forward to great food. Unfortunately, what we experienced felt more like a restaurant on its last leg! When we walked in, there wasn't a host or greeter at the front stand. Instead, the bartender YELLED across the restaurant TWICE to get our attention and then yelled at us again for us to "sit anywhere". I wanted to sit outside to enjoy the summer weather, but after seeing the lack of staff, we sat in direct view of the front desk and general path of travel. Even then we had to repeatedly ask for our drinks. Service was slow, disorganized and the staff just walked around without urgency. I'd love to say the food made it better, but that wasn't the case. The smoked rib tips arrived so dry that they were practically beef jerky. They tasted like they had been reheated in a microwave. Our son ordered wings with buffalo sauce and they came out bone dry without the sauce. We alerted a random waitress because ours was nowhere to be found and she took them back to be coated. It literally took 20 minutes to have them back. I mean, what the heck are the kitchen people doing?!! Lastly, they no longer serve potato salad.... I loved their potato salad! Ugh! Safe to say we will not be returning...ever! read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange - Severely dry "smoked rib tips" - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

This was our first time here. We wanted to try something new. They were able to get us in quickly after telling us. It would be a half an hour wait. That was a great thing. But damn, do they shove a lot of people in one room. The noise volume was pretty overwhelming. My daughter ordered a burger with brisket on top and a side of mac & cheese. I got the chili. The waiter was trying to warn me away from the chili and I should've listened. It was just awful. The cornbread was pretty good. I really liked the iced tea. My daughter refused to touch the mac & cheese because it was so pastey and overcooked. She tried one bite of the burger and put it down also and said she was gonna be sick. It was overwhelmingly salty. My daughter was upset that I wouldn't have a chat with management. I told her you win some you lose some. We just didn't like the food. We left it on the table and went home. read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange - Large chili, burger with Mac & cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

I tried to order takeout on a Monday night at 6:45pm and I was told that they were out of ribs AND tri tip! How is that even possible??? So I went to Lucille's instead. Sauced has delicious food, but their service and management is awful. I won't be going back there. read more

Came across this place for dinner on a Tuesday evening, and I absolutely love, love, love their deals! They have $3 Taco Tuesday paired with $5 margaritas, and both were so good. I ordered two pulled pork tacos topped with cilantro, salsa, and onion -- simple, flavorful, and delicious. The margarita after a long day seriously hit the spot and was the perfect way to unwind. I also noticed they have axe throwing, which sounds so fun and is definitely something I want to try next time. The ambiance is super cool with great music playing, and the overall vibe is lively and fun. On top of that, the service was very friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. Such a great spot for good food, drinks, and a fun night out -- I'll definitely be back! read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange - Margaritas - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

I've been wanting to try this place ever since they first opened their El Segundo location, but I never got around to it , so I was super excited that I finally got the chance to come by Ambiance: The vibe here is such a fun mix of dive bar and country BBQ spot. There's a bar area where you can grab drinks and watch the game, plus a spacious dining area with multiple TVs showing different games. They also have axe throwing, which I didn't get to try this time, but it's definitely on my list for next visit. The space is really open and laid-back , perfect for dinner parties, group lunches, or just hanging out with friends Service: I came with my family, and it was everyone's first time here. The menu has a lot of options, which was a little overwhelming at first, but our waiter (sadly forgot his name) was amazing. He gave great recommendations and was super patient with my dad and husband while they asked questions about the menu. Huge shoutout to him, 10/10 service. Also, the food came out really fast, which we appreciated Food: I ordered the ribs and brisket along with their cucumber watermelon lemonade. The drink was SO good, super refreshing and honestly dangerous because you can't really taste the alcohol. Highly recommend if you don't like overpowering drinks. The ribs and brisket were really good; I just wished the brisket had a bit more flavor on its own so I didn't need as much sauce, but overall still solid. The mac and cheese and garlic mashed potatoes were delicious, definitely get those as your sides My husband got the cheeseburger and jambalaya. He loved the burger, but the jambalaya was just okay for us, it could've used more flavor and a bit more spice. That's just our personal opinion though. Overall, everything was very filling and enjoyable. We had a great experience and really enjoyed our meal. Thank you Sauced BBQ & Spirits for a great first visit, we're definitely looking forward to coming back and trying more items read more

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Kids were craving Barbecue after my long work trip. We decided on Sauced BBQ & Spirits. Placed looked empty because it was a Tuesday evening so I was a little worried about our choice. The waiter sat us down & gave us some recommendations. He was super friendly & had great hospitality towards me & my family. We didn't order a lot and kept or order simple. 3 meat combo for me & the wife to share. My girls ordered their usual Cheeseburger & grill cheese. The meat was tender & delicious. The barbecue sauce was on point & man oh man the corner & butter was fire. Highly suggest taking your family & friends here. read more

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Stopped in on Jan. 8 2026 to grab some food and drinks before the Duran Duran concert. This place is pretty large with plenty of seating and a large bar area (and some axe throwing if ya feel up for that) SERVICE: We were seated quickly and our server Crystal was super friendly and extra attentive (thank you). She checked on us often and made sure we were well taken care of. FOOD: We tried several things and everything was yummy. Fried pickles, and honey cornbread were a great way to start. So much meat to choose from so I would recommend getting the combos. Oh, and the drinks were BOMB! This place was rockin by the time we left, too bad we had to leave. We will try Sauced again when we are back in the area. read more

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Came by for dinner tonight after ordering takeout from here in the past, and felt it was time to share a review. Overall I left with mixed feelings, but did enjoy the meal all things considered. Sauced is located in the Cinemark plaza across from Pitfire. Parking directly in front is limited, but there is plenty in the surrounding area. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, along with bar seating. I'd recommend making a reservation in advance as it can get busy. Service was pretty good overall, our server was friendly and the manager was making the rounds too which was nice. My only critique is that it did take a little bit of time to get service on things when we needed it, but did have things addressed quickly once we'd get our servers attention. On the food front, I got the ribs, brisket, mac & cheese, green beans, baked beans, and slaw. The brisket and ribs both came out very dry unfortunately, but the ribs were flavorful (the provided bbq sauces also helped). The mac & cheese was on the grainy side, but the baked beans and green beans were delicious. The Cole slaw was fine, a bit bland but nothing to write home about. I must admit that the food tasted better when I had ordered takeout a couple years back, which is why I had hoped today's meal would be even better than it was. It's also a pretty pricey meal for how much food you get, so I was hoping the quality of the meat would've been better. I don't think this place is bad by any means, but it does feel like the quality has gone down. I'd certainly be open to visiting again in the future, and hope things are better next time. read more

This is what lucilles used to be when they first opened: good quality bbq in a large open welcoming space. All the meats i tried were so good, and it was fun trying all the sauces that i poured on straight from the bottle to each bite like a hedonistic american. Lots of beer on tap, lots of tvs mounted high on every wall playing every sport imaginable. Great for large groups! Service could be a bit faster but large groups always slow down the pace so i get it. My server in particular was really nice, patient, and apologetic about the wait, and still made an effort to be personable. He recommended what sides would make more sense which i really appreciated. The garlic toast is the best side btw. read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange - 3 Meat Combo: brisket, tri tip, 6 Smoked Wings, waffle fries, garlic toast, Brisket Chili - Cup and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

Review 87/365 Day Challenge Came here for the 1st time for a Birthday dinner celebration 05.31.25 Heard from a friend that the BBQ here was good & what's fun about this restaurant they have Axe throwing activity available for additional charge. Which was pretty cool. Something different and the birthday girl wanted to do. Made reservations thru the phone was easy up front a few weeks before the dinner date as for Axe Throwing you're only able to reserve a week before or can do a walk in the day of you visiting. We were seated right away by a host. We ordered "The BIG SMOKE "family style feast which feeds 6-8 comfortably but boy must i tell you. It's pretty huge. We had 7 girls and after we ate. Seemed like the feast itself was barely touched. Lol. Definitely a lot of food. Come really hungry or a big appetite if you plan to order that. Everything was really delicious. The bbq meats was really tender and the sauces they had. Finger licking good indeed! I'm a bread & butter gal. love the cornbread and honey butter. So so yum! Associate was really friendly and service was great. We got our food in a timely manner. Restaurant has a Bbq house of vibe. THE AXE part was pretty cool activity. When it was our reservation time. We went to the area where it's Axe throwing past the bar area. A nice associate told us the rules before we started our session. There were 2 kinds of Axe to use. MUST WEAR CLOSE TOE SHOES when doing the Axe throwing. You're welcome to order more food/drinks at the Axe Throwing area. There's plenty of bar height table & stool seatings. They offer complimentary Birthday Dessert with a candle to sing Happy Birthday. Huge outdoor patio seatings. Parking availability is good. I want to bring my family here. Definitely will return in the future. read more

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Came back again and another 5 star review. This time I came with my wife and my newborn. Servers and managers are super Friendly. Great beers on tap, games going on the TVs, and good music pumping. They also have axe throwing here. Food was amazing yet again. They even hooked it up with a free dessert for our 1 year anniversary. Please give this place a try. read more

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This review is solely based on the Tuesday special, I'd recommend to come here, the tortilla on the tacos were soft this time and made it much more enjoyable. Good classic margaritas for an amazing price and a good amount of meat in the tacos. I'd recommend to come here on the days with their specials read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange - Tacos - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

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I thought I would give this location a try since I've already been to the Irvine Sauced. This place is really big, and they have axe throwing. The were getting ready for a comedian that is performing later. I had the brisket, tri tip, and pork burnt ends. All the meat was overcooked and didn't have much taste. The best thing was the Mac and cheese that I had for my sides. The BBQ didn't agree with me at all. I had liquid laugh in the restroom. This evening I still don't feel good. This might be a fun place to drink, see shows, or games on TV. Since I don't drink I have no reason to return. read more

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Hands down the worst bbq I've ever had . Myself and a friend had dinner there tonight. My burnt ends tasted liked and we're as dry as week old dried out out burnt ends . They actually tasted more like chuck roast burnt ends more than brisket burnt ends. My friends brisket was drybas well . You know the bbq is bad when the corn bread has more moisture to it than the bbq . Definitely will not be going back there ever again ! read more

The food was great, service was attentive and responsive, and the ambience was nice. I got the sliced brisket sandwich which was good, but I tasted my son's burnt ends brisket and that was outstanding. They have a nice variety of sauces. read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange - The family at lunch for Father's Day 2026. - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

Food was okay. Took 30-40mins to come out on a Sat night for a group of 8 people. The Tri Tip came out cold, and pork belly burnt ends wasn't good. Cornbread and waffle fries were good. Service was very, very slow and server only checked on my table once. We wanted to split the bill and was displeased you can only split evenly instead of split per couple. Even with multiple credit cards, server said they cannot "charge specific amounts per card" and can only be split evenly. I'm sure it's easier for business to split evenly instead of certain amounts. Ambiance was poor. It was insanely LOUD in the restaurant and extremely hard to have conversations. read more

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Celebrated my post birthday on a Saturday night with some great friends over good BBQ/drinks and Axe throwing after. Our host was very accommodating when i had to change our Axe time. Our server was attentive with our party of 13 during the time we were having dinner. The double Mango and Watermelon Margaritas were pretty good. The shots though should never be served over ice. Half of us were first timers on Axe throwing and we definitely enjoyed it! All of us were able to stick it a few times. Thank you for my comp birthday dessert! Enjoyed the filled cookies and cream beignets and ice cream. read more

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BBQ chain with axe throwing and hefty portions. Came here for dinner with my family after a concert at the nearby Honda Center. There's a free parking lot but it was pretty full so we had to circle. Reservations can be made online in advance. We split a family feast which came with brisket, jalapeño cheddar sausage, ribs, and chicken along with your choice of two sides and cornbread. The service was slow but nice. The food was average - I really wanted like it but the meat wasn't that tender and the sausage was too salty. I appreciated having the option for a cucumber salad as a lighter contrast to the heavy meal. I did appreciate the large serving size as well, which provided for leftovers for multiple people the next day. read more

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We selected the salads; Hippy and Hella, I'll let you know how it taste. Update: the nachos were mediocre! The brisket cuts were too thick for the nachos, the salad's dressing didn't have much flavor ( chipotle lime ranch dressing) most likely won't be coming back. read more

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The food and service is always good here. Great for large groups and families. The menu is packed full of delicious meats and sides. They do occasionally run out of items due to demand but that's expected in a great BBQ restaurant. If you're in the mood for delicious BBQ then tray Sauced.... You won't be disappointed. read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange - Feliz Navidad Mint Drink - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

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If you're looking for a fun BBQ/ax throwing location with a good happy hour menu look no further! We visit this place literally weekly for the happy hour and axe throwing in the rear! Yes this is a chain store but this is the only OC location with axe throwing! The place also features big screen TV's all over the open bar area and dining areas for those looking for a spot for big games too! They usually have most games playing on one of the TVs. The axe throwing in the rear of the bar area is the key highlight of this location! You do need to fill out a electronic waiver to play. They charge by the half hour or hour with rates from $15/30min or $30/hour. They will have a cutoff about 30 minutes before closing time so be aware! The cages aren't full competition length and only allow one arm throwing. But it's a fun time with friends or a different kinda date night activity! The menu has a variety of BBQ items and the happy hour has some great choices with like sliders, tacos, and finger foods. The best deals are the Happy Hour on Friday nights since its till closing! You get $1 off all tap beers, $6 house pints or $10 cocktails. Our go-to items are definitely the pulled pork or tri-tip slides, chips and queso, waffle fries. If you're going off the full regular menu they do have delicious smash burgers here if you're not feeling like BBQ. Otherwise they have great sets for sharing BBQ items with 2 or 3 items choices and choice of sides. The favorite is definitely the tri-tip. The food quality is pretty good but there are off nights! Sometimes you get a bad overcooked cut of meat but majority of the time it comes out perfect! The service here is usually pretty good but it also depends what day and how well staffed they are. Yes sometimes they are short staffed so be patient. Overall a fun chill place with good food and plenty of entertainment at a good value. read more

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Great service, lots of parking and it's an axe throwing place with a full bar as well. The three meat combo for $47 was awesome and delicious that came with two sides as well. Extensive menu to pick and decent bbq flavors, sauces and offering. read more

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(Read my previous review if you haven't abt my first visit here.) This place STILL gets down on the flavors. Today I had ordered the Two Meat BBQ Plate; I chose the smoked brisket & the tri tip, with two sides being Mac n cheese and the slaw. The slaw was actually a great choice as my side. It wasn't too creamy but the flavor had a tart taste that was flavorful and favorable. I'm picky with how my slaw tastes. For the beer, I had ordered the Pig ol' Bitties, Blonde Ale (5%). Very smooth & refreshing on this hot, humid day when I came. Jenna was my server. She is the bartender here. She's is amazing and so cool! Knows how to hold a conversation and multitask. Best service ever. I did come solo this time and sat at the bar watching the sports games shown on the televisions in front of me. I always love the vibe and the music and the chatter happening in the background. read more

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If you're in the mood for some solid American BBQ, Sauced is a great spot to check out. I'd only been once before during the pandemic when takeout was the only option, so this was my first time dining in. Overall, I had a pretty good experience. You can make a reservation through OpenTable or just walk in. This particular location in Orange even features axe throwing, which adds a fun twist to the vibe. Inside, the space is divided into different sections. Since it wasn't too busy when we went, the staff let us choose our own table. The menu is straightforward--you can go with meat plates or combos, or switch it up with sandwiches or tacos. My husband and I shared a two-meat combo and added a side of chili. We both went for brisket, which was tasty, but in hindsight, we should've mixed it up with different meats for more variety. The chili, which also had beef, came with a side of cornbread that was absolutely delicious. If you're into beer, they also have a decent selection on tap to go with your meal. read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange - 2 Meat Combination Plate: brisket and burnt ends - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

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We did ax throwing here. The teacher was really nice and the price was very reasonable. They had plenty of space and time for us. Large parking lot. The ax throwing is harder than it looks. It's fun! read more

Having to experience quite a few bbq spots around town. Sauced has got to be one of my favorite top spots. Why? Let's find out. As you walk in, you'll notice how big this place is. You can fit a lot of people on a table with their infamous steel chairs. Great for birthdays and get togethers! They have plump and delicious bbq meats. I especially love their briskets. It's so soft and cooked to perfection. Not salty like other bbq spots. Their service is on point. Servers are very attentive unless it's very busy. They also have Axe throwing towards the back! What better way to chisel your arms than to throw axes at targets after having a nice bbq dinner/drinks. Last but not least, their beer and shot combos are amazing! My personal favorite is this little piggy went to the market (on Fridays only) which is a benchmark paired with a whisky. So smooth and compliments so well! Great for birthdays, date nights, family night outs! Days to avoid are ducks and angels game nights. Almost guaranteed a long wait! read more

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Hella seating and quick service. BBQ was kinda dry, not a ton of flavor. Sides were good! Sauces are BOMB, different house flavors and all are good depending on what you like. Very barn rustic vibe but they also have axe throwing at the end and a bar which is cool read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange - Ribs, tri tip, waffle fries - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

Came here for OC Restaurant Week. We came on a weekday lunch hour so it wasn't too busy and we were seated right away. The staff was very friendly and did an excellent job at making sure our waters were refilled. They have a 25$ deal for lunch that gets you a sampler platter. It comes with two ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and burnt ends. For the sides you get baked beans, coleslaw, mac and cheese, and sweet potato casserole. We got an order of waffle fries with house rub on the side because I am a huge fan. Ribs- Nice and smoky. They have a variety of sauces to go with it and I always use the sweetest one because my palate runs that way. Brisket- Tender and juicy. It's a nice lean cut so you get so much meat. Pulled Pork- This practically melts in your mouth! You also get a nice char in the end. Burnt Ends- This is my favorite. The meat is tender and you get a nice smoky flavor with every bite. Baked Beans- A nice blend of sweet and savory. You get a brown sugar finish that works well with the meats. Coleslaw- The cabbage is crisp and you get a zesty flavor that adds brightness to your meal. Mac and Cheese- This is probably one of the best mac and cheese I've had from a bbq place. It is bursting with flavor and I really want to know what cheeses they used because it is delicious. Sweet Potato Casserole- My first time trying and I realize I've been missing out! The sweet potato is sweet and creamy and they have a lovely brown sugar crumble topping that adds a nice texture. Waffle Fries with House Rub- A classic. The fries are perfectly crispy and the house rub is a wonderful blend of sweet ans savory that tickles your tongue. A must-try! Great meal overall! read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange - Sampler platter - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

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Initially tried to go to Chili's but the wait was too long so checked out this place instead. I had the tri tip sandwich which was fine. It wasn't extraordinary BBQ, like I wasn't walking out impressed, but it was decent for what it was. Definitely on the pricey side. Thought it was odd that we were forced to eat at a table at the bar. It looked like there were plenty of open seats for our party of 4 to sit at in the common space, but they said we could only sit at the bar. read more

The 1st time I went with my partner, it was an amazing experience. Unfortunately, that was many years ago. The last few times I've been, the meat was tough... especially the pork belly burnt ends. I couldn't even use my utensils without a good amount of force. The meat was tough, overcooked and had the consistency of beef jerky. I'm not sure if the management and/or cooks changed but the restaurant has definitely lost its allure. read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange - These were the pork belly burnt ends right after pick up ‍ - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

Awesome food and specialty drinks. Always come here before Ducks and Angels games. Want to do the ax throwing next time.

Good pastrami was juicy and had a nice Smokey charred flavor. Delicious sandwich and very filling. read more

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange - Pastrami Reuben - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California