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    Sonny's BBQ

    3.1 (160 reviews)
    Closed 10:45 am - 9:00 pm

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    SONNY'S BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Dan K.

    We ordered Sonny's barbecue through the drive-through and brought it home to eat. I had the beef brisket and mac & cheese, and it was very tasty. My wife and daughter really enjoyed their chicken fingers, beans, and cornbread. Sweet tea was very good too. Everything was good overall, except the french fries they got a little soggy in the container. I want to give a shout out to Emilio who was at the drive through window. He gave us really good service, he was very friendly, pleasant, and accommodating. His positive attitude, definitely stood out and made the experience better.

    Pulled Pork Sandwich 19.02.2025
    Trisha W.

    3.5 This is such a hard place to review. Over all, this is a good place for food. Sometimes service is a little slow. Sometimes we don't get everything we have ordered in our take our bags. Sometimes we get charged for items we didn't order. Maybe that is why it is not a go to place for food. Then after a while, we go a few times a month again till we start seeing the discrepancies again. 15.08.2025

    Turkey big deal
    Jennifer M.

    Sonny's is always good for quick BBQ. It's casual and convenient to get to. The service is always great. We ordered the Turkey "big deal" and the Pick 2 combo. You get a ton of food as well. Tons of TVs to watch the football games.

    Candied Bacon Chicken Sandwich
    Sally C.

    Had a great dinner with hubby and our twin Grandsons. Food was and service was wonderful as usual when we come here. Enjoyed the 4 meat combo which is always more than enough for me to eat 3 times off. Grandsons had the BBQ grilled chicken sandwich with chipotle bacon and sauce and the BBQ cheese burger with chipotle bacon and sauce. Dining area was clean and comfortable. Great place for lunch or dinner with good BBQ.

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    Shannon G.

    We love Sonny's BBQ - but most of all we love the hospitality we receive from our waitress, DANIELLE- very respectful, positive, always attentive to your needs - you will never regret asking for her to serve your table- honestly she is the reason we eat at this location weekly- Thank you Sonny's for the positive experience and best wait staff! God bless Sonny's and God bless Danielle!!

    1/4 chicken, brisket and St. Louis ribs
    Jonathan S.

    Good good, in my opinion it's the best BBQ spot east of the Mississippi. Being from the midwest I know good BBQ and this is the closest. You get a decent amount of food and plenty of sides. My favorite is the St Louis ribs, with the sweet sauce. Garlic toast, baked beans and the sweet potato. My wife quarter chicken, brisket and baked beans. She had the muffin which she says is delicious. The customer service was pretty good and the restaurant looks pretty clean and it didn't take long to receive our food.

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    1 month ago

    Service was GREAT! Food was hot and delicious! The restaurant was clean and comfortable.

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    Thanks so much, Tony! We hope you'll come back and see us again soon.

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    Whitney always gives us the best service, always friendly and attentive Food was great.

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    I had the pulled pork with there sweet sauce on the garlic bread and I put coleslaw on the pork , oh my gosh it was so yummy

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    Whitney was great!!!Awesome meal awesome service!!! Fast and friendly service, very professional and personal we will be back again soon

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    1 year ago

    Melissa at Sonny's off SR 64 in Bradenton was very pleasant and attentive on our visit Monday July 7th. Thank you so much!

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    1 year ago

    The food was delicious and served by a nice friendly fast attentive server named Melissa.

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    1 year ago

    The food is amazing and Melissa was wonderful!! We love Sonny's!! Wish we still had the one in Venice!!

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    1 year ago

    Melissa, did an excellent job, greeted us right away and gave great suggestions for dinner!

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    2 years ago

    Best BBQ ever! Ribs are so tender they fall off the bone. Amazing taste and great service. We will definitely be back for more.

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