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Sassy's Red House - Steakhouse in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Sassy's Red House

4.4 (1803 reviews)

708 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701

Barbecue restaurant
American restaurant
Bar & grill
Restaurant

About Sassy's Red House - steak house in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Ribs, brisket, pulled pork & more dished up at this casual BBQ joint with a lively, sports-bar vibe.

Customer Review Summary

Sassy's Red House is a popular spot for pregame dining, especially among foodies and Arkansas sports fans. The food consistently impresses, with highlights like mouth-watering brisket, flavorful jalapeno sausage, and fall-off-the-bone ribs. The baked potatoes and side dishes, such as mac n' cheese and baked beans, are also highly praised. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, reminiscent of a house turned BBQ restaurant. Service is noted to be friendly and attentive, contributing to a positive dining experience. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, one guest reported issues with burnt chicken strips and unsatisfactory response from staff. Overall, it's recommended as a must-visit for BBQ lovers, with generous portions and a variety of sauces available.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.4 out of 5
5
1156
4
404
3
122
2
47
1
74
Based on 1803 reviews

Chad Bowman

1 month ago

Great find for us for pregame!! This place was obviously a favorite for foodies and Arkansas sports fans. We wanted to eat before the game. We arrived before the rush and the food did not disappoint!! The atmosphere is what you would expect for a house turned BBQ restaurant. Even if you are not going to a game, this place is a must visit. You will enjoy!!

Brandon-Dean Morris

2 months ago

Ahhhhhmazing. I’m so full right now that it’s difficult to look down at my phone. I ordered what ended up being a 10 pound mutant baked potato that HAD to have been farmed in Chernobyl. Seriously. I’ve never seen a potato that big. And there was a whole brisket on top of it. The 2 meat plates were pretty awesome too, and the catfish was much better than the local “hole that serves catfish”. We probably wouldn’t have survived dessert so no review on that, but the atmosphere and service were both top notch. I’d roll out 6 stars if I could. Awesome.

John Merrill

7 months ago

Look... I consider myself something of a BBQ aficionado (and someone who seeks-out the best BBQ joints whenever possible; especially when traveling to regions that are famous for it)... and let me tell you, Sassy's Red House is some of the BEST BBQ I have EVER had! My family and I tried it for the first time the other day, and some of the highlights for me? The brisket was MOUTH-WATERING and butter-tender (I couldn't even bring myself to put any sauce on it, it was so delicious!)... the jalapeno sausage was absolutely amazing as well... the pulled pork was tender and excellent... the mac n' cheese and baked beans were super-memorable recipes and just about perfectly prepared... the pork ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and well-seasoned, and again, I could barely bring myself to put any sauce on them. That being said, their in-house sauces were also each very unique and delicious in their own ways (which made me kind of sad, actually, since I could barely bring myself to put them on the meat at all! 😄). My wife also agreed about the brisket (and she's normally more of a pulled pork person) and she really loved her brisket and mac n' cheese sandwich (I can't remember what it was called on the menu), as well as loved the loaded baked potato salad that she got with it. And as if the food wasn't reason enough to visit Sassy's Red House, our server was also very attentive and friendly! If you couldn't tell already, I HIGHLY recommend you give this place a try! It's worth the drive to Fayetteville from Fort Smith (and quite honestly, worth driving even further to try!). 😋

Marc Woods

5 months ago

Food and service were good. Our table had two types of BBQ sauce and I wasn't a big fan of either, but the meat had good flavor. The fresh cut fries also had great flavor/seasonings.

Ethan Shoe

4 months ago

Had an excellent meal here. Unfortunately wasn't feeling BBQ at the time so I tried the catfish basket and it was very good. It comes with two sides, toast, and hush puppies. I chose waffle fries and loaded mashed potatoes for the sudes. All of it was fantastic, except I thought the hush puppies were a little overdone.

Steve N (SteveinArk)

Great place. Friendly staff. The beef brisket melts in your mouth. All their BBQ is excellent. The side item portions are generous, better than most places. The potato salad is the best I've tasted, short of home. And their smoked wings are top notch. Great outdoor deck when the weather is good. And the food across town at their other location, Sassy's Grille, is just as good.

Nate Spencer

The food here is absolutely amazing. The staff are always super friendly and quick. I love that there are always 4 different barbecue sauces on the table for anyone's preferred type. The seasonal drinks are also amazing. They are playing sports on the TVs all the time so if sports are your thing and you like barbecue, this is the place to go!

Kayse Sanders

5 months ago

2/3 of my kids chicken strips were burnt! I asked two different servers if the chicken normally looks like this because my kiddos would not eat it, I was blew off and told “Yep!” As she walked away! I tried pulling off all of the extremely hard breading but the burnt flour taste was horrible. 😩 As a Restaurant Manager myself, I wouldn’t have brought that out to the table or when asked I would have it remade. We had to stop and get my kids food after the fact. Thanks Sassy’s!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM

Price Range

$10–20