Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Orange County
  4. North Orange County
  5. Orange
Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange, Orange, CA

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange

4.1
4.1
811 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Child-friendly
We are so excited to have the opportunity to bring authentic BBQ to Southern California. Our goal at Sauced is to always provide excellent food, creative cocktails, and an unmatched southern charm and ambiance. We want every one of our guests to become a part of our extended family and walk out of our doors with a memorable experience and a full stomach.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Regional American (Southern), Sports Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (714) 639-9104
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Sippin' Santa at Sauced

    18 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    Sippin’ Santa is here! This year, we’re trading snowflakes for palm trees as we transform our bars and restaurants into a festive tiki paradise. Santa’s swapping his cowboy boots for flip-flops, bringing tropical drinks, aloha vibes, and holiday cheer to your favorite holiday hangout. Sip on one-of-a-kind festive cocktails, grab some exclusive holiday glassware, and enjoy the merriment in true tiki style. Whether you're stopping by for a drink or planning the ultimate holiday party, we’ve got everything you need to make your season bright. Ugly sweaters and festive attire are strongly encouraged! It’s time to deck the halls with aloha!
    Sippin' Santa at Sauced photo

What 811 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange offers a lively atmosphere with "great food" and a unique axe-throwing experience. Guests rave about the "awesome patio" and BBQ sauces. Despite occasional service delays during busy times, the friendly staff and delicious dishes, like the beef ribs and pulled pork, make it a "definitely worth the price" dining spot.

811 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The server was nice, just slow. He seemed to be the only one in the entire section. The food was great.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Ben

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went specifically for the “Sippin’ Santa” holiday tiki cocktail popup experience. Unfortunately, the cocktails all seemed off. We ordered the Sugar Plum Mai Tai, the Choquito, we wanted the most important cocktail - the Sippin’ Santa - but they were out of it, so we ordered the Jingle Bird. These cocktails were not great and felt like the ingredients listed in the drinks were missing in several instances. Tiki drinks are usually bold and flavorful, these all felt watered down; missing spices, balance, and freshness. The food saved the evening because it was actually quite good.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Karen

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We made reservations for 10:30pm last Friday, we then realized the restaurants closed at 11pm. We called to confirm the closing time and reservation time with the restaurant they said it was fine and that they didn’t have a closing time for the kitchen. We were told that even if we walked in at 10:55pm they would still serve us. We got to the restaurant 10 mins before our reservation time and right away felt the annoyance of the server. He was not friendly and right away told us the kitchen would be closing soon so we had to place our food order. We felt rushed the rest of the night, the food was brought out by another server and she was also not friendly at all! We then spoke to the supervisor because at that point our friendsmas dinner had been ruined. The supervisor apologized and all but it still didn’t take away the bad vibe and the bad experience. I advised her that maybe they shouldn’t allow reservations to be made that late if they close at 11! Overall the food was good other than my fried chicken that was overcooked and too hard to chew. The decorations of the restaurant were cute as well. I just wish we would’ve gotten better service.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Christopher

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Ribs were burnt & dry. They brought me another set of ribs but they weren't any different. I bought a 3 meat plate and they only charged me for 2 since I didn't like the ribs but still I would rather have had good ribs. Everything was too dry, the wings & the cornbread too.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Doug

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place to watch football and enjoy an energetic atmosphere. Great service, great food. It was an amazing place to have dinner before the Hockey game.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Steph

    VIP

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was our first time dining at Sauced on a recent Saturday evening. We had a great waiter Jason who helped guide us through the menu suggesting several options for out party of 5. Prompt service with good selection of drinks, appetizers and entrees. Jason also showed us the ax throwing area and explained how that all works. Would recommend the sliders (can mix and match), the wings (they are large and you get a lot) and brisket. The waffle fries are good and the fried oreos are a fun dessert. Will definitely return here!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Ethan

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I was extremely disappointed with my Sippin’ Santa experience at SAUCED, booked through OpenTable. The promotion promised a "festive tiki Christmas Cocktail pop-up" that would "transform" the restaurant into a holiday-themed escape. Unfortunately, this couldn't be further from reality. Upon arrival, we were seated in the regular bar area alongside everyday patrons who seemed completely unaware of any special event happening. There was no festive transformation — aside from some haphazardly assembled decorations, as many restaurants do without touting a "transformation." The only aspect of the Sippin’ Santa experience that held true was the separate Christmas tiki cocktail menu. We came dressed in fun, festive attire, expecting an immersive holiday environment as advertised. Instead, we felt awkward and out of place while other diners gave us puzzled looks. What was meant to be a fun, themed birthday celebration for my wife turned into a regular bar visit with nothing unique or festive about it. I’ve attended other pop-up events that were thoughtfully executed with themed decor and an overall immersive vibe. This was a sad excuse for a holiday pop-up and a clear case of misleading advertising. I hope Sippin' Santa reconsiders its partnerships in the future to avoid tarnishing its reputation with lackluster executions like this one. If I had known the reality, I would never have booked. Avoid this location if you're expecting a true festive tiki Christmas Cocktail pop up experience.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Kelley

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and lively atmosphere. Server was attentive and helpful in suggesting plates, appetizers, drinks, etc.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Don

    VIP

    Orange County

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great meal and drinks from the bar. Sauced currentley has special tiki drinks for the hoilidays. I recommend Sauced for both couples and groups.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Sue

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been here numerous times and have not been disappointed … until our text visit. We couldn’t get the chicken because it was backed up in the kitchen. Our wings came with only 4 and not 6 as in the menu. When we mentioned it , they forgot to bring the rest. But made up for it by brining the order to go. The burnt ends were very dry. Our table was out of ketchup. Also mentioned several times. Just wasn’t the best service nor food this time.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 639-9104.

Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange is rated 4.1 stars by 811 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange

1535 W Katella Ave, Orange, CA 92867-3410

Additional information

  • Area
    Orange
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Regional American (Southern), Sports Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo