Colton’s Steakhouse and Grill is a fast food restaurant chain based in the US, specializing in steaks, ribs, and burgers, serving lunch and dinner.
Colton’s Steakhouse and Grill is a chain of fast food restaurants in the US serving high-quality food at affordable prices for the regular American family. They offer different kinds of appetizers, steaks, ribs, seafood, salads, burgers, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages.
There are over 37 locations in the US, with most of the restaurants found in Arkansas, but also in Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. The restaurant’s first location opened in 1996, at Conway, Arkansas.
A group of entrepreneurs and restaurateurs wanted to create an affordable steakhouse that everyone can afford, and thus, Colton’s Steakhouse Gill was born. The founders named the restaurant after J.T. Colton, who was a legendary Texas Ranger in the late 1800s, who had a passion for steaks and poker. Because of the founder's inspiration, the atmosphere and overall aesthetic of the restaurant reflects its American West concept.
The vision of the restaurant was to open a steakhouse in the US where anyone could walk in and instantly feel at home, relax, have fun, and eat delicious food that won’t break the bank. They have something for everyone, offering everything from salads to sandwiches, burgers, seafood, pasta, ribs, and of course, steaks.
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What Makes Colton’s Steakhouse and Grill Different?
Colton’s Steakhouse and Grill is a fast food restaurant but they offer high-quality food at an affordable price. There’s a casual dining atmosphere in their locations, family-friendly spaces, and in most locations, even a full bar. It’s a great place to eat good food, but also to have fun and relax with family and friends.
Their commitment to high-quality food is evident in their use of USDA Choice hand-cut steaks and ribs that are slow-cooked over hickory, done every day, and using the finest quality ingredients.
The restaurant also has a large and diverse menu, serving a good variety of meats, but also salads and sandwiches. They even have a full bar in most of their locations and a selection of local craft beers.
The main categories of the Colton’s Steakhouse and Grill menu include the following:
- Appetizers
- Favorites
- Steak Dinners
- Ribs and Combos
- Fish and Seafood
- Salads and Pasta
- Burgers and Sandwiches
- Desserts
- Sides
- Beverages
The appetizer menu is large, with everything from chicken wings to onion rings, chipotle chicken nachos, egg rolls, cheese sticks, and more.
The Favorites menu contains the restaurant’s specialties, which include chicken fried chicken, loaded chicken, grilled pork chop, mesquite grilled chicken, and more.
Steak Dinners include 2 regular sides and are made with USDA Choice meats, grilled over mesquite wood. Some of the steak items include ribeye, New York Strip, T-bone, chopped steak, and filet mignon.
For the Ribs and Combos menu, the items include sirloin and ribs, ribs and catfish, ribs, and chicken, and sirloin and shrimp. Seafood includes fried catfish, blacked salmon, grilled shrimp, and more, while Salads and Pasta offer Pasta Alfredo, Caesar salad, and others.
Burgers are also the highlight of the restaurant, offering half a pound of fresh ground beef in every patty. These include Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken, Philly cheesesteak, and more.
Desserts include bread pudding, the most popular, New York Cheesecake, skillet cookies, and brownies.
A large and varied menu can make it overwhelming to place an order at Colton’s, which is why you need to know the bestselling items to get the most out of your lunch or dinner at the restaurant.
Here are the most popular and bestselling items on Colton’s Menu:
This dish is marinated in Colton’s signature Hawaiian seasonings, garnished with grilled pineapple, and marinated for 72 hours before it is grilled on a mesquite grill.
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Colton’s “Loaded” Chicken
This is one of the most popular items on the menu. It features a 7-ounce chicken breast that is grilled and covered with sauteed mushrooms. It also has Applewood-smoked bacon, green onions, and a blend of cheeses. It is then served with a side of honey Dijon.
This burger is made with a single patty that’s topped with bacon, BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, and onion tanglers, as well as tomato and lettuce.
The most popular salad, it’s a unique take on a fresh mixed greens salad, containing mandarin oranges, strawberries, feta cheese, and candied pecans. It is then served with Colton’s signature vinaigrette dressing.
This is also another popular item on the menu, which is made with blackened chicken strips, fresh mixed greens, diced tomatoes, black bean corn salsa, and topped with thinly sliced tortilla chips. The dressing for this salad is ranch dressing.
There is no designated vegetarian menu at Colton’s, but they do have a few veggie items. About 95% of their menu consists of meat dishes but this doesn’t mean vegetarians won’t find anything to eat at the restaurant. Most of the items that don’t have meat in the ingredients are found in the Sides Menu, and these are:
- Steamed Veggies
- Fries
- Fried Okra
- Green Beans
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Baked Potato
- Grilled Corn on Cob
- Grilled Asparagus
- Sauteed Mushrooms
- Loaded Baked Potato
You can also ask the crew to remove meats from the salads if you want a full vegetarian salad. The Texas Home Salad, for example, contains eggs for protein. You can ask to remove the eggs and/or replace them with another veggie.
Yes, there is a kid’s menu at Colton’s. Monday nights are also Kid’s Night in most of their locations. Kids under the age of 12 eat for free with the purchase of an adult meal.
The Kid’s Menu includes the following items:
- Jr. Lonesome Burger
- Bite-Sized Sirloin Tips
- Mini Corn Dogs
- Grilled Cheese
- Mesquite-Grilled Chicken
- Homestyle Chicken Strips
- Mac and Cheese
All of the meals come with a side and drink.
What are the Operating Hours of Colton’s Steakhouse and Grill?
Colton’s Steakhouse and Grill serves lunch and dinner, opening at 11 am to 10 pm from Sundays through Thursdays, and 11 am to 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Does Colton’s Steakhouse and Grill Offer Delivery?
Yes, Coltons’ Steakhouse and Grill offers delivery, takeout, and curbside pick-up in some of their locations. You can call the nearest Colton’s in your location, place your order, and pick up your order for takeout. For curbside pickup, most of the restaurants have a designated curbside space in their parking area where you won’t have to get out of your car as the crew will hand your order over to your vehicle.
You can also place your order through third-party delivery partners such as Uber Eats, Door Dash, and other delivery apps in your location.