Branding Iron BBQ & Steak House

One of the best steaks in Arkansas. Hand cut, juicy, perfectly seasoned, and they cooked it just right. I had the ribeye and hubs had the NY strip. Both excellent. The sides were also very good and generous portions. They have a bread bar, which is pretty cool. While we stuck with water this time, the drink menu looked inviting. Got a cheesecake to go. They have so many flavors to choose from.
I do wish we had better service. Fortunately the waitress showed up while I was pulling up another restaurant on my phone. We were 30 seconds from leaving. She was a ghost the rest of the night. Had to flag her down to get drink refills. She never pre bussed so the table was crowded with appetizer plates and salad bowls while we were trying to eat. All the staff was teens and they were just huddled in the corner talking the whole time.
The delicious meal was worth the frustration. I'd eat another of their steaks right now.

Great place for a burger. I had the mushroom and swiss. needed a few more mushrooms for my liking. The fried onions are like a blooming onion just not the whole onion. Very tasty. Some of us ordered the fish and shrimp and said it was light crispy and flavorful. Will try that next time.

Front row Motorcycle parking. Clean restrooms and a bread buffet that people usually don’t know about. Large spaces to accommodate most size crowds and a menu that has something for everyone at great prices. Grab your check and pay as you leave near the main entrance.

Wow this food was great! I love that they have a Bread Bar! It’s like a salad bar but just different kinds of bread. Our waitress was very friendly and made great food suggestions and made sure we got something we would like. The place was clean and very cute decorations. I would definitely go back when in town. Also the pie is just unbelievably good!

First time here, ever. We had tried the past two years during CMA colors rally but too long of lines... Came in today for lunch and was BLOWN AWAY that we got a 6oz steak with 3 sides 12 bucks...
Geez this is unheard of.
Our waitress was the best part although the food was perfect.
Both our steaks was tender and done just as we asked. My daughter got fish and shrimp and it too was done perfect and tasty.
The bread bar was a bonus then to top it off a fantastic waitress.
We look forward to coming here again soon.

Nice place. Cosy and truly small town feel. Bread bar concept was nice. We could pick up nice breads as appetizers and we made a good start. Food was tasty and well presented. We liked each items. Staff was well attentive and deserve applauds.

Had the 16oz ribeye with salad and loaded baked potato for 18.19 it was delicious great service great food also very clean :)

THEY HAVE A FREAKIN' BREAD BAR!??!?!

Food was good, prices reasonable.

Seriously though, the cornbread, rolls, bread sticks and cheese bread were all very good and all you can eat.

If you get the chance get that muzzleloader! Food is amazing! The bread bar was fresh with jalapeño corn bread, garlic bread and yeast rolls. Biggest portions and great prices

Awesome BBQ, great wait staff, after a long motorcycle ride it definitely filled us up for the rest of the days riding. Will definitely go back to this place.

Wonderful spot. Very affordable I got an amazing tasting 16 oz ribeye with 2 sides and a salad for less than $20. Tasted great. Great service. I plan on being back.

The waitress and some of the minor bits of service came off as a little informal, but the food was really satisfying and at a VERY impressive price all things considered. Perfect for lunch!

Great food and service! Can't wait to eat here again!

This is our go-to place for great food when my family and I come to Mena, to ride the trails! The food is over the top great!! By far the best restaurant with hand breaded chicken, with REAL potatoes, and proper made white gravy (this is my favorite, but everything on the menu is spot on)! Restaurants like this are hard to find- I hope this place never closes!! The staff is always great too!

The owner has reduced the menu prices in half. We have been twice this week to eat there. The bread bar is gone. But the prices are unbelievable. We can eat there for cheaper than McDonalds. First time we had chicken fried steak and the French dip sandwich-under $20. Night before last we had steaks with sides. $13.75 each. Give it a try. We plan on eating there tonight too.

The fried okra and BBQ pork sandwich is delicious! They awesome have an amazing bread bar and great steaks.

Our server was pleasant and attentive. Really an excellent waitress. The Bread Bar features 4 homemade bread that are continually made fresh. Each one is delicious. The chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy may be in my best top two. The portion size is definitely take home or share. The Manager checked with us and many others to see that we were satisfied. Nice atmosphere and will get return business from us.

Visited this place during our first trip to Arkansas. Amazing hospitality and good atmosphere. Almost everything related to specialty(Catfish, fried Okras, Corn Bread, Hus puppies) related to Arkansas you can find at this place. Our server 'Misty' was just amazing and very friendly. Will be happy to visit this place again. Definitely recommend.

This was the best place we ate on our visit to Mena! We couldn't stop talking about it the whole trip, shocked we didn't give in and just go again, but we like to try different things. Branding Iron was wonderful. We were very pleased with the ambiance and cozy atmosphere of the restaurant. We were shocked at how quiet it was. The food was absolutely delicious. The service was also very good. Would definitely return as well as recommend to others.

We are from Louisiana and had a group of 15 people with us and service was great. Our waiter was Rusty and he did amazing with keeping up with service and made sure everyone’s order was correct. Food was amazing!! Will definitely be back when I come back to visit Arkansas.