Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Colton’s Steak House & Grill offers taste of the American West
Serving the Fayetteville area for more than 15 years
Walking into Colton’s Steak House & Grill, you are transported to the American West and can enjoy all the delicious food that comes with it. The décor of the restaurant gives an authentic old west feel that enhances the patron’s experience and makes return trips something to look forward to.
Colton’s Steak House & Grill has been in it’s current location at 642 E. Millsap Road in Fayetteville for more than 15 years, and it is part of a chain of restaurants across five states — Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.
The chain originally began in 1996 with a group of entrepreneurs and restaurateurs that put their concepts together and came up with the idea of Colton’s.
Their vision was to open a steakhouse anyone could walk into and feel at home, have fun, relax, eat delicious food, and enjoy excellent service in an atmosphere with the feel of the “American West.”
The first restaurant opened in Conway, with a second that opened in Searcy shortly thereafter.
For those wondering how the name Colton’s came about, it came from the legend of J.T. Colton, who was a Texas Ranger in the late 1800s with a passion for steaks and playing poker.
Colton was a friend, fellow lawman and gambling buddy of Sheriff Matthew Dillon, who owned a steakhouse and gambling hall in Dodge City, Kan., called Dillon’s Tin Star Saloon. Colton spent most of his time in Dodge City, playing cards at Dillon’s.
It wouldn’t be a meal at Colton’s without endless peanuts, as it is one of the restaurant’s staples. A complimentary bucket is placed at every table in the restaurant.
“Customers love the peanuts and our relaxed family environment,” said General Manager Mark Howard.
Colton’s menu items are made from the finest quality ingredients, serving USDA Choice handcut steaks, and its ribs are slow smoked over hickory daily. It also offers seafood, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, entree salads and soups.
“Our hand-cut steaks set us apart,” added Howard. “A lot of people buy their steaks packaged — we don’t, we cut them.”
There is a variety of nine steaks on the menu, ranging from the 10-ounce chopped sirloin dinner for $10.99, to the 18-ounce Porterhouse T-bone for $24.99.
The Hawaiian Ribeye is a customer favorite. It is marinated in Colton’s Hawaiian seasonings and garnished with grilled pineapple, for $19.79. It is marinated for 72 hours and grilled on mesquite grill, adding a little sweet flavor to it.
An acclaimed favorite of Colton’s is the “Loaded” Chicken, which is a 7- ounce mesquite- grilled chicken breast covered in sauteed mushrooms, Applewood-smoked bacon, green onions, and a blend of cheeses. It is served with honey Dijon, and costs $11.99.
For the healthy eaters, there is the Southwest Chicken Salad, which is blackened chicken strips served on a bed of fresh mixed greens, diced tomatoes and black bean corn salsa, topped with thinly sliced tortilla chips and is served with ranch dressing.
The restaurant also has a full bar, serving a selection of local draft beers.
Monday is Kid’s Night, offering free kids meals to those under 12 with the purchase of an adult meal. The kids menu offers your choice of either a Jr. Lonesome Burger, BiteSized Sirloin Tips, Mini Corn Dogs, Mesquite Grilled Chicken, Handbreaded Homestyle Chicken Tenders, Four Cheese Mac & Cheese, or Grilled Cheese along with a side and drink.
All Colton’s locations offer take-out. Customers can call ahead and place an order, and it will be ready upon arrival. There are reserved take-out spaces for customers to come inside to grab the order. All menu items can be prepared to go.
Colton’s in Fayetteville and Rogers also offer curbside service, so customers can pull up in the designated spaces and someone will bring the order out to the vehicle.
Colton’s is open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and from 11 a.m.-11 p.m., on Fridays and Saturdays. More information is available by calling (479) 973-0876, or online at coltons-steakhouse.com.