Saucehouse Bbq - Athens

Saucehouse Barbecue is a rare find! First, I need to share that I worked formally in law enforcement and traveled the U.S. extensively and had the opportunity to try barbecue from different regions of the United States, especially the south. Secondly, I had such a great experience at Saucehouse Barbecue in Athens, GA on 3rd of July and the food was outstanding. Third, the barometer for an excellent barbecue restaurant lies in three elements; their choice of sauces(there is something for everyone at Saucehouse Barbecue, hence the fabulous name, the baked beans (theirs are superb you have the option of non-kosher or kosher with beef), and the Brunswick stew. Where do I begin, their baked beans are amixture of kidney, northern, traditional beans and are marinated in their famous sauces and meat (again pork or beef). I tried both and was astounded by the flavors. The Brunswick stew was a hearty and meaty mixture that was layered withfresh crunchy vegetables that must have been blanched in preparation because it really gave the stew a punch. Theirs is so different from other barbecue establishments in that it was not bland or too salty. They counteracted the salty meat(pork and beef) with the freshest vegetables and the broth was a light concoction of meat broth and tomato goodness. It was so good I ordered a quart to take home for 4th of July festivities. Additionally, their mac-and-cheese is decadentand can be a meal in of itself. Fourth, I cannot say enough about the staff, both knowledgeable and polite. The Manager Elliott was so accommodating and professional. In closing, I would go out of my way to drive the 2 hours to Athens, GAjust to dine at Saucehouse Barbecue and you should too!

The prices for mixed drinks were a little high, but the service was outstanding. There is a nice covered outdoor area to enjoy the evening. A man named Elliott was very friendly and ensured that we had a great time. We had a pleasant conversation with him and he spoke highly of the restaurant. He interacted with others in a similarly positive manner, which made our visit to The Saucehouse worthwhile.

This place is fantastic! They serve delicious wings and the staff is very friendly. It is definitely my favorite bar by far.

The restaurant has a fantastic laid-back ambiance! It's a great spot to enjoy top-notch drinks, service, and chat with skilled and entertaining bartenders.

Nice ambiance with a patio and a porch as well as ample indoor seating. The menu has a lot of choices and even more choices for sauces, true to its name. Everything I ate was solid. No complaints. But nothing stood out either with the possible exception of the bread pudding. The bread pudding would have been even better with vanilla ice cream I think. Might try that next time. I will come back at least once more to try a few more dishes and maybe change my mind and ratethem higher than 4 stars ?? ?? ?? ??