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    Sonny's BBQ

    3.7 (230 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Received RAW broccoli. I ordered takeout because I wasn't interested in cooking my dinner tonight. Guess I'll be cooking after all.
    Dawn D.

    This location is SO hit or miss. Mostly miss. Tonight we received RAW broccoli with our (to-go) meal. I ordered pulled chicken, and after a solid 10 minute wait at the window, I was told there was no pulled chicken, so I switched to brisket. Then after another long wait, they magically produced pulled chicken, which was absolutely horrible, cold, and undercooked, nothing like the pulled chicken we are used to. Our orders are also often wrong in some way shape or form. This is why I don't like tip culture - we are asked for a tip before we even receive the food. I always end up happy I don't tip at the drive through - we always seem to end up with situations like this. Why tip for uncooked and incorrect orders?

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    Mike S.

    We sat at the bar and we're served right away. We had a brisket, wings and BBQ ribs basket and it was delicious. Very clean establishment with plenty of tables and rooms for service. Good selection of beers, both national and local.

    Todd D.

    Sonny's BBQ 150 Sheriff Dr., Melbourne, FL 32940 .5 Stars (Chain restaurant review) ***SWILL ALERT*** When the name of Sonny's BBQ blinked back at me from my random name generator I was filled with a sense of anticipation. According to the internet, they were founded right here in the Sunshine State by Floyd "Sunny" Tillman in 1968, with the first location being in Gainesville. Bob Yarmuth purchased the company in 1991 and continues as owner and CEO today. As of 2016, they have 113 locations across eight Southeastern states and are headquartered in Maitland, FL. So, while this may be a regional chain, it's still a local joint and I love patronizing local businesses. My service pro for the day was Melva and she is outstanding. I ordered a Sonny's Sampler with all the meats (I know you said that in the Arby's commercial voice) along with sides of slaw and baked beans and one Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwich with a side of Tater Tots. I sat back and relaxed while Melva ran my order back (not literally, but she did hustle). I noticed how clean, neat and well-lit the place was. It really was nice to sit inside and I was sure, with 113 locations, the food was going to be at least above average. I have to stop looking ahead like this as I was so incredibly wrong about this place. Melva was soon seen bringing my order over so I prepared myself for the task at hand. Everything smelled as it should and who doesn't love the smell of BBQ? I was actually salivating just a bit when I put the first bite of pulled pork from Sonny's Sampler. The meat was slimy; in fact, it all was. The only way you get slimy meat is if it is frozen and reheated in the microwave. They served a fulsome amount, but if it isn't edible, is it a good value for the money? I did not try the sliced brisket, chicken, or ribs, as the pulled pork was enough slime for the day. I took a taste of the slaw and found it to be your average run-of-the-mill food service bottom-of-the-barrel industrial strength slop I wouldn't offer to a dog if I had one. The beans were overcooked and had the consistency of soft-serve ice cream. Forcing myself to continue the job at hand, I grabbed the Brisket Grilled Cheese and took a sample bite. This was, to quote the menu, "a cheesy blend of chopped brisket, queso and shredded cheddar, topped with sliced cheddar and served on garlic bread." Now, if that doesn't sound tasty as all get out, I'm a monkey's uncle. I am sure it would have been had it been cooked properly. As overdone as it was, it was hard to tell exactly what it was supposed to be other than old shoe leather. The Big Boy says, "I didn't think there could be worse BBQ than BB Rads, but this swill is not fit for human consumption, animal consumption, or any other life form for that matter!"

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    Daniel J.

    Laid back and slightly quiet today in restaurant. But seems there are pretty busy with orders for pick up. They took a while to get us seated. But I'm here bc of the smoked wings and crinkle fries

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    Eric O.

    Wednesday night . Sat at bar. I had the Sonny's Sampler. Started with a side salad. Then the main course, 1/4 white chicken, excellent. Sliced brisket, very good. Sliced pork, a little fatty but good . Green beans very good . Bartender, pretty girl with black hair , did a great job .

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    Now I know how here the term Junk food Came from! Really the worst brisket I have had Must have been a week old Dried out, tough, no flavor Sauce is good I used to love their Galicia bread and this was rubbery as can be Beans and Mac were good lol but how can you screw that up?? Bannanna pudding jus ok Bananas so rotten couldn't eat them Bye Uber driver left my food at neighbors place

    Brisket and 2 sides. BBQ HEAVEN!

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    How does a BBQ place run of ribs this is the biggest waste of my time definitely will not return to this location again.

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    When I want to feel all warm and fuzzy inside, I come to Sonny's! awesome food, awesome service!

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    Like usual the meat was excellent tasty but the beans were off a little all in all considering our current conditions they did well

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    best mac and cheese on earth. i also get the grilled chicken sandwich with mayo mmmmmm

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