Mean Lew’s BBQ

This place won our hearts and stomachs. They allowed us to bring in our baby and enjoy delicious…read morefood. Thank you diamondback grill and town of Sonora. We love coming here and will be back for sure.

4.5 Food was very…read moregood. Service was also good. The only reason I gave it less .5 stars was the wait time for food. Other people ordered after us and they got their food before we did.

Inside showing the walls with their many layers of stone plaster and paint.

Ranch side salad croutons were amazing

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Apple, Brie, & walnut salad with chicken was divine!

Emberz

4.0(784 reviews)

6.1 mi

Came here for dinner with my family. The hostess showed us to our table. We didnt have to wait…read more Our server was very friendly. They didnt have a printed kids menu but he helped my kids choose their food. We got ourselves some food and drinks as well. Everything came out fairly quickly. 1. The fancy fondue was very yummy. It came with toasted sourdough bread. 2. Garlic bread was also good. We dipped that into the fondue once we were done with the sourdough. It enhanced the taste further. 3. Kids loved the pepperoni pizza and fish & chips. 4. Our server also accommodated our request for a half and half garlic chicken pizza with no meat on one side. The pizza came out great. We didnt even leave the edges 5. For drinks we got the old fashioned and birthday cake which were both great. Will definitely be back here if in the area.

I was meeting up with a friend for happy hour and Emberz looked appealing, especially with their…read morehappy hour pricing. Pizzas and starters are $3 off, and cocktails are $2 off. Their happy hour is DAILY from 14:00-16:00. The restaurant was pretty busy on a Sunday, but we didn't have to wait long for a table. Our server was attentive and friendly. For our cocktails, my friend went with the Huckleberry lemonade, while I went with the pomegranate whiskey sour. She thoroughly enjoyed her cocktail, and so did I. At that price point, I didn't expect much, but it was a solid cocktail, although not as strong as what I'd normally get elsewhere. The clam chowder sounded really good, and I couldn't help myself, so I ordered it. My friend is not a fan of seafood, so the chowder was all for me. The crostini was very nicely toasted and I loved dipping it into the chowder. I was also pleasantly surprised by the flavor and quality of the clam chowder. It was packed with a ton of clams, and was perfectly hearty without being heavy. We opted to share the fallen apple pizza, which was the perfect choice. The dough was pillowy and light, and the toppings delicious. I would have liked more apple slices, as it didn't seem like they were very prominent, and for the balsamic drizzle to be more uniform, but overall it was a solid pizza. I took leftover pizza home, and my husband enjoyed it for dinner. We heated it up in the air fryer and that was the way to go. While it was a little noisy in the restaurant, mainly due to a large group seated next to us, we still had a good experience, and the booth seating was comfy. I would love to bring my husband back to try more happy hour menu items next time we visit Sonora! The price point is seriously hard to beat, and Emberz is a solid spot for hanging out and having a good time.

Steamed clams

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Mandwich

Sonora Brewing

3.8(186 reviews)

A fantastic restaurant and brewery in downtown Sonora that I was fortunate enough to visit as I was…read morein town for a special event to honor my brother. The beer was fantastic as I had an outstanding ale with a pulled pork sandwich that was tender and juicy on a roll that was toasted as well as onion rings. Customer service by the staff was friendly and professional and sat us on this beautiful table that appeared to be of glossed over redwood which fit with what I would imagine a brewery in Sonora feeling like. I never felt out of place and I didn't go home hungry. Would highly recommend this place for any downtown visitors or people who work in the city and I thank the employees of Sonora brewing for the wonderful experience.

Unfortunately wasn't able to trying this brewery (⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠)…read more We came in with a group. Table was available but not bussed. Server said they'd bus it - granted they might have been understaffed - but it took 10+ min, didn't bus. Tried ordering drinks for another 5 minutes, couldn't get a drink. Just left. It's a bummer, easily a $200+ check altogether. Love trying different breweries and wasn't able to try here.

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Bar side

GK Mongolian Bbq

4.0(46 reviews)

5.3 mi

I was so excited when I heard that the Mongolian BBQ was coming to town a few years ago. I had one…read morewhere I grew up and I loved it. I did not try it when they first opened as the demand at the new restaurant was always lines and waits. However this has quickly become one of our favorite places. They have all you can eat at dinner time for roughly $20/person. For lunch you get a one time go, rice, pot stickers (soup for dine in) and a drink for the same amount. The staff is super attentive; they quickly find out if you will be dining in or taking it to go so they can set you up a table. The produce is very fresh and they are constantly filling up the self service bar. During busy times their staff is constantly cleaning up the bar area where you fill your bowls with meats & veggies as well as the sauce bar. This place is well maintained. There are quite a few tables inside with informational signage around the dining area. They have restrooms available for customers. When you dine in, the staff is attentive to remove empty bowls/plates and filling your drinks. This was our first meal of the New Year - and it was delicious. Our lunch meals were such great portions we had enough for lunch on New Years and the day after.

Delicious and all you can eat, but be prepared to wait. There was maybe 6 people inside and it…read moretook almost 20 minutes to get my first bowl cooked. There was one bowl in front of me so I'm not sure why it took so long. They definitely make their money by limiting the acye. The food was fresh and good but don't expect multiple bowls unless you are willing to sit there for two hours. The tables were a little dirty and the "appetizers" left something to be desired. It is wonton chips, a single potsticker, and white rice. It is good for the price but room for improvement

Sauce station

Pre cooked bowl

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Outside

Rawhide Quality Meats

4.6(34 reviews)

9.0 mi

This butcher shop is a MUST stop on our way to our family cabin AND home. We like to grab sausages…read moreto cook for everyone as appetizers then on our way back home we stop to stock up our fridge and freezer. The prices are great and the quality is excellent! We really enjoy the chili cheese sausages, but they have a ton of variety's. They also sell some rubs, sauces, cheesecakes. It's really a cool place to check out for sure, worth the stop!!

This meat market is a cooperative of local ranchers from around the area. They have a particular…read moreslaughterhouse they use. I don't know if it is part of the cooperative or just a contracted arrangement. I contacted them because I wanted a whole beef tenderloin for Thanksgiving. The market had me call the slaughterhouse directly and talk with the purveyor directly. My tenderloin came from animal processed just before Thanksgiving and delivered to the market in Jamestown for me to pick up. They also will process your game if you are a hunter. They also make their own sausages which are very good. I was told that a fair amount of customers want prime rib for the holiday season. They have a special additional refrigerator in back they use for the holidays. The storefront was clean and orderly. The gentleman at the counter was knowledgeable and friendly. What a great find!

Bloody Mary tri tip! Yummm

Local Grass-Fed Beef

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The Peppery

3.7(374 reviews)

4.6 mi

This was the first time for my Wife and I, and everything was great! We came in for lunch on…read moreSaturday, December 20. Immediately greeted, and seated. Jasmine was superb, with thinking of everything for us, kudos. The Jambalaya, perfect spice! The pasta, very nice! This was my daughter's second visit, had the burger, which was loaded with bacon, and the sweet potato fries, cooked perfectly! The asparagus with pumpkin sauce, amazing! Nicely lit, and very clean place, one worker was cleaning everything, heck, even the male and female bathrooms were clean. We will be back! This is a model for all restaurants to follow!

It's been quite a while since I have been into the Peppery; there were previous service issues…read morewhich caused us to decide to stop choosing this restaurant. Last night my bestfriend & I decided to meet up at the Peppery for dinner. I arrived first and went in to get a table for the two of us. I was waiting in the entry area behind the "Please Wait to be Seated" sign. As I waited another party arrived and was waiting beside me. One of the servers came over walked past me and asked them for how many and took them to be seated. Interesting for me seeing as I had been standing there for a few minutes before they entered the restaurant, while servers walked passed me & those near the bar area made eye contact and went back to their duties. Another couple then came into the restaurant and were waiting beside me to be seated, a different server emerged and started walking towards us, she then asked if I had already been helped and got me seated at a table and got menus & drinks while I waited for my friend to arrive. Once she arrived our server got her drink order and checked to see if we need anything while we look over the menu. We noticed they have an updated menu with all the same favorites. My friend ordered the Angel Hair Pasta w/ Italian Sausage with a cup of soup to start, and I ordered the Garlic Roasted Ribeye with Jalapeno Cheddar Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Veggies with a house salad to start. The food was good not quite as good as I had anticipated. My friends pasta was over sauced, too much sauce for the amount of pasta. My steak had too much demi glaze on it; I did wipe most of it off and I will order it on the side next time. My steak was cooked slightly under what I requested but still good. We were so stuffed that we did not even want to look at the dessert menu. I probably will go back, but I will wait a bit before we return.

Pocket bread and jalapeño poppers.

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H2O

Gus's Steakhouse

3.6(324 reviews)

5.3 mi

It was a good time, and I enjoyed their food! I just wish their Salmon was a little bit bigger but…read moreeverything else is pretty good! I do love their melted cheese they give you in the beginning to dip your French bread in. Now that is easy to fill up on! The service has improved tremendously these last years since I've been out here they are remarkably kind now and really take into consideration what you want exactly as a customer which means a lot! Especially for 4th of July weekend it was a bit busy and they were still on top of everything! The ambience can get very dark around dinner but they have a little candle on the table, it's quiet to average, my mom is obsessed with this place and almost always comes for their "early bird special" which if a variety of good looking entrees that are their special for the night. I believe it starts at 5 or 6?

Being a local people rave about this place. And it is doable but it's not great. My opinion is most…read morehaven't traveled or have any clue about food or different cuisines and there pallet just doesn't know the difference. But the food is bland it's lacking in so many places. And is disappointing for a steak house. Texas road house steaks taste better... the place itself is dated and old. Not sure if that's purpose but it's been the exact same for over 25yrs... service is hit and miss the several times I've been here the service is low grade at best. I expect someone to come back at least once to fill drinks and see if something more is needed. I wish it was better All around but its food isn't great. Edible but not worth the money when going out.

Birthday dinner!

Delicious cheesy fondue !!

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Top sirloin

The Armory

4.3(337 reviews)

The bartender Beau, is just amazing! He is so friendly and knowledgeable about the spirits and…read moredrinks and takes great care when crafting a cocktail for you. He will make anything you want and always has a smile!

Whenever we're in Sonora, eating at The Armory is a definite must! This place is huge. There is a…read morebar area to the left when you come through the entrance. The bar is impressive and a great way to be greeted. There is seating available if you want to grab a bite to eat while you indulge in a handcrafted cocktail. The entrance leads to an amazing outdoor area with a courtyard, lots of seating and more bar areas. There is an upstairs area that has views of Sonora, but also overlooks the outdoor area which is great for people watching. The Armory is family and dog friendly and it was great to see families and their fur babies enjoying the relaxing atmosphere. The menu has great appetizers to share, salads and bowls, tacos, sandwiches, and satisfying pastas + a delicious short rib plate. The drink menu is extensive - they have an impressive variety of barrel-aged bourbons, Irish whiskeys, scotch, rye, tequila, and mezcal and quite the selection of beers on tap, in bottles, and in cans. The wine list will have something for everyone. And the cocktails all looked amazing! We had the smoked pork nachos, ahi poke bowl, and the Rodeo Burger. Everything was tasty and came out quickly. The Armory is a must try!

Interior

The beef brisket

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Short rib tacos

Taqueria Sonora

4.3(324 reviews)

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Best taco al pastor and service! We went over here for a…read morelunch after visiting colombia state park. Great location in downtown sonora. Their service was superb and tacos were deliciosos! Highly recommend! Their Chipotle salsa was so yummy

Decent but blah…read more Pre-formed crispy taco shells (probably Ortega) barely warm. Pico de gallon had a faintly wet-dog scent that was a turn off. Service was great. Overall it was a real disappointment.

Catering food in full size chafing pans

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Large and in charge burrito

Flappy's Pizza

4.2(302 reviews)

Went into Flappy's twice this past week - Wing Wednesday with my leadership team from work & again…read moreSaturday for a late lunch with my family. We are so sad that Flappy's is closing their doors permanently today. The Vibe is always so fun, the staff is super friendly and the food & drinks are always great. Best Garlic Parm Wings I have ever had, and love the Chonky Sticks. It is such a huge loss to the community :( We are deff going to miss the food, the drinks, and all the memories we've had over the years. Here's to one last round...

Maybe if they had good customer service they could have survived…read more The first time I went to Flappy's was during Christmas. I was blown away (at first). Their decorations were AMAZING. However, it was sooooo slow. From the moment we were seated it probably took about 15 minutes before we were acknowledged. Then it took the same before our drinks were brought and they finally took our order. Nearly 1 hour after we sat some of our pizza finally came. The calzone took an extra 15 minutes. During the wait we did not get an update or any notice from the one or two staff members. When the food eventually came out it was still missing things. When we placed the order we asked for marinara and ranch. Neither came out with the pizza and we had to ask 4 times before it was finally brought to our table. Not to mention, we only asked for 1 marinara and they brought 2 that were half full and charged us for 2.... Some of the pizza options were fun and creative but the service and speed was a huge letdown. It is sad to see another place in Sonora go out of business but this place did basically everything wrong.