Used to love Sonny's when they were small and not franchised. Over the years the portions have come down as the prices went up. Still a favorite of mine though. read more

UPDATE: We ordered 3 meals to go (3/3/20). Food was absent incredible! Ribs were fall off the bone. Excellent! Bumping my review up to five stars. read more

I have loved Sonny's ever since we lived in FLA, it is so great to come back and eat here again and find the same great food. Thank you Sonny for a job well done. read more

Sonny's is a barbeque franchise started in Gainesville, Florida by Sonny Tillman. This outpost is not as good as other outposts in the chain and the quality of their food is declining. Last time in was in the area and had a hankering for BBQ I stopped by for the lunch special, of a sandwich, one side, and a drink which runs around $6.95, to go healthy I upgraded the side item to a side salad for a $1.00 up-charge. The salad was surprisingly good, a mix of Romaine and field greens and absolutely no iceberg ( I despise iceberg lettuce ). The pulled pork sandwich was a disappointment. First, it looked nothing like the sandwich in the menu and was perhaps half the thickness of the sandwich pictured in the menu. Second, the pulled pork was marginally better than sloppy joe pork out of a can. For Barbecue in this part of the Space Coast, the Charlie and Jakes Wickham location is much better. The Ribs and chicken dishes at this location are better choices than the pulled pork. The food at the Sonny's location in Cocoa Beach is better than at this location. read more

Disappointed with the chopped beef brisket. Used to be much leaner. Majority of my plate was fat, not much meat to be honest. However, the chopped bbq chicken is excellent, probably the best thing they offer on the menu. Tender, juicy, lots of flavor. Highly recommend it read more

I absolutely love the food here and the staff is always very friendly. It is near the Brevard Zoo and is super convenient food stop after zip lining there. I especially love the roast chicken and baked beans. Family atmosphere. read more

This chain BBQ is really good. You always know what you can expect, and it is never a let down. Standard selection, but the quality and prices are great. You can't go wrong with the all-you-can-eat salad bar. It's a great place for a quiet casual dinner, or hanging out with friends that enjoy good food. read more

Not bad! Wanted something new for dinner and ordered picked up last Saturday. The sliced pork was nice and soft, and BBQ sauce was great. The food was ready earlier than my pick up time which was awesome, however they get a 4 star rating as they forgot my garlic and corn bread. I got the family meal deal for 4 and it is supposed to come with the breads. Will probably be back. read more

The food and service was so great! We went in late and they welcomed us in with a smile! Try the okra!

Found this place by accident, but it was good food. Went to the drive thru and got the lunch portion of ribs, Mac n cheese, and coleslaw!!!

This is a very unhealthy place to eat ripped seats and fatty foods. Picky eaters beware with very short menu and dark climate.

Great for a fast and delicious lunch. Best of the chain restaurants in the Viera area. Love the sliced pork and fried okra!

Ate at Sonny's today for the second time. The first time at this location was a couple months ago. I now remember why I haven't been back for a couple months. The food was mostly good (my lean brisket was actually pretty fatty). The restaurant was less than 50% filled but the wait staff seemed overtasked and service was very slow. My brisket sandwich was very skimpy on the meat as was my son's pulled pork sandwich. Overall Sonny's is overpriced for what you get. I don't plan on going back again any time soon. read more

This was pretty good barbecue considering we weren't in a traditionally BBQ-centric area. I enjoyed my smoked turkey, and they serve it dry so you can experiment with the few different sauces that are on the table. I wound up mixing the mild and the sweet to get my preferred taste. The ribs looked pretty good, though I'm not a big rib guy. I wish they'd offer a two-meat combo plate where you could pick the two you want to try, but unless I missed that, they only seemed to have individual meats or the giant combo platter that serves several people. Looking at the menu as I write this, though, I see a few pre-made combos such as chicken/pork or shrimp/ribs, so I guess half credit. The sides, as at most cue places, were mixed - the slaw was pretty ordinary and the mac and cheese and crinkle fries were fine, though I did like the cornbread quite a bit. The Brunswick stew was interesting, like a thick chili, but a bit sweet for some reason. I'm wondering if that's a family recipe or maybe just how they do it in this part of the country. In sum, certainly not bad at all, but just not quite hitting the spot for me. read more

Being from Texas, I have high expectations for BBQ. I was not disappointed here. The generous portions and price make this place a good place to return to when I am back in town. The all you can eat offers are reasonably priced. I did come a little late on this occasion, so the rib portion on my combo plate was not as tender as I expected, but still tasty (probably a re-fire). I enjoyed the selection of sauces at the table. Of course, I had to sample them all. The salad bar was better than expected, and the service was exceptional. read more

Delicious ribs. Love the choice of sauces at the table and all the sides that come with your meal. Babyback ribs were the best choice. They could be hotter though. The salad bar looks well stocked and fresh each time we went (3 times). But who can get that when you have ribs? Next time I may try the chicken. Only downside: it's too bright in there, turn the lights down a bit so we can relax. read more

Great BBQ. Great prices. The baby back ribs are excellent, very good sauce. The waitstaff were very friendly and attentive. It's always busy but you get your food in no time flat. I love stopping here when I'm in the area. read more

Great place to have some smoky sweet BBQ. Eaten at this location several times and service is always fast and friendly with little to no wait time. I always go for the pulled pork read more

Good service, tasty ribs and a nice looking clean salad bar. We had a nice dining experience and then left, went in the drive they and ordered some food to go (we forgot about someone who asked for us to bring something until we got outside lol) so a quick trip in the drive they and no one was the wiser. Food in drive they was just as good as what we ate in the dining room. As it should be. We will visit again because the people were great and the food was equally great! read more

This Sonny's location is a frequent go-to for us when we visit family in Melbourne. We've only done drive thru in the past... food is always great. Tonight we're dining in, and the food is still good, enhanced by a nice informal atmosphere and friendly service. read more

Great smoked sliced pork and baby ribs. Get the fried okra appetizer. Baked beans are delicious too. Lunch plates are a good deal, and they give you plenty to eat. Sonny's is a Florida classic for barbecue. Don't miss it! read more

Good food, good prices, decent sized glasses. I appreciate the kind service, but when we went they were out of a lot of things my party wanted to order.. no big deal just kind of inconvenient. I like the Palm Bay location better,but this wasn't bad, I would go again read more

BBQ here is hit or miss, but the salad bar is always stocked, the fries are always good, and the service is friendly and fast!

This place is delicious. Pulled pork and baby back ribs are perfect and melt in your mouth. Also have a great bar to watch any game at. A must have any time I'm down in Florida! read more

Fast service and amazing food. We will be back. The drinks were huge and the meal was delicious. I am very happy we live so close to this place read more

Excellent great tasting food. Portions are very generous. Had the smoked turkey which had awesome smoky flavor. My wife had the smoked chicken. Both meals and sides were delicious. Can't wait to go again! read more

Great menu, great prices, fantastic value - everything the public wants these days. Please don't change.

Love Sonny's! Consistently, quality BBQ! Great salad bar! Wonderful, friendly servers!!! Delicious!!!

We have eaten here many times ! Great food and great service ! Wish they could go back to the old school Sonnys though...

Best BBQ in Viera, great service and the food is always fresh and served quickly as well. Also a fan of the bar they have located up front. Do yourself a favor and head to Sonny's! The sweet tea alone is worth the visit. read more

Delicious baby back ribs, fresh salad on the salad bar, hot fresh fried okra! Consistent good service, highly recommend, we are repeat customers now for 8 years. read more

By far my favorite location. Love the salad bar and the seafood salad. The food is delicious and the service is always top notch.

Good BBQ at good prices with great service. The family feast is just that- highly recommend.

I know it's a chain, but we were staying nearby and we wanted BBQ -- and this hit the spot! I loves me some pulled pork, and Sonny's didn't disappoint. Cole slaw is my favorite version (mayonnaisey, somewhat sweet); the sides were what you'd expect. Giant size glasses of sweet tea didn't hurt either. Staff super friendly. Would return. read more

We come here at least once a week, either dine in or take out. Food is always hot and cooked great. Best iced tea around. Great servers, especially Shellie, the many times we've had her she's been attentive and kind. Will continue to come here on a weekly basis. Our 4 year old asks to come here all the time for the 'cheese cheese and beans beans'! Keep it up! read more

We cannot believe these reviews, the meat portions, and quality has collapsed. You should see the parking lot on a Friday afternoon. This Sonnys has hit the skids, and the last time, we took one mouthful and almost accidentally spit it out on the waitress. I think this one needs new management. The manager could not be bothered to discuss it, and neither will Sonnys corporate. Shame, this one has tanked read more

Great food and friendly staff! This is my normal bbq place and we eat here at least a few times a month. Service and quality is consistent. All you can eat at Louis ribs are great. Sweet and smoky or dry rub. read more

I have yet to find something I do not like. Fresh hot BBQ and friendly service. Try the redneck egg rolls!

One of the few chain BBQ places left that has kept a quality smoke flavor in their food. Definitely the place I go to feed may family when I don't have time to fire up the smoker myself. read more

Sonny's is a great family restaurant. Great prices, big meals. Salad bar is the best in town. Children meals are great prices.