Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange

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   Steph

   VIP

   Orange County

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   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!
   

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   Ethan

   Orange County

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   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.
   

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   Kelley

   Orange County

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 8, 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.
   

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   Don

   VIP

   Orange County

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on December 6, 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.
   

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   Sue

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 1, 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.
   

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   Matt

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 1, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Prices were pretty expensive. But the vibe was nice. Ax throwing was fun too
   

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   Anthony

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Went to sauced in a group of 4. The service was slow and it took about 30 minutes to get drinks out. We were told the bar was behind but our drinks didn’t even come out at the same time. They even brought out the wrong drink for one of us. The food was not very good for the price. The smoked meat was dry but the sides were good.
   

   Sauced BBQ & Spirits - OrangeResponded on November 30, 2024

   Hi Anthony, I appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback. I am sorry to hear that you did not have a great experience in regards to food and service. We are working every day to improve and we will use your feedback to learn and grow. Thank you again for your review and I hope you visit us again soon. Thanks!
   

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   Bill

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good happy hour deals Service was great and enjoyed the food. Throwing axes is harder than I thought
   

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   leo

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love this spot, highly recommended! Real bbq taste!
   

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    Amber

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My family had a great time. We loved the axe throwing :) definitely made the night much more enjoyable. We will definitely come back! Plus is that we love football, so we loved being able to watch the game as well while having fun throwing axes and celebrating our veteran ! Thank you :) Oh PS, the service was great and attentive! Also they were fun and joked around with us :)
    

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