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Sonny's BBQ

3.4 (98 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Baby back ribs.
Eva A.

The best ribs are at Sonny's on SR 40. These ribs are so tender and the meat just falls off the bone. Service was fast. Our server, I think her name was Carla, was attentive and took good care of us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant looked clean and our lunch was comfortable and tastey.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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Daisy Z.

Came here for lunch. My son's favorite place. We ordered the baby back ribs, sweet Carolina sandwich and the daily special. Service was great! Food was pretty good. Love the baked beans here. Portions are quite generous. They serve drinks in huge glasses!

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Lauren S.

I had Sonny's once at an outdoor party over a decade ago so I really can't compare experiences. I will say this was my first time formally. A coworker of mine was selling tickets for Sonny's for her son's school. I figured I killed 2 birds by contributing to the kiddos and finally trying Sonny's lol. We arrived around 7pm and it was very busy in the parking lot. It didn't seem too busy when we entered and no staff was at the front to greet anyone. I think they were busy bussing the tables after the dinner rush. We waited a while to be seated but the hostess was busting ass to clean tables and such. Once we were seated, we looked over the menus. Justine was our server and she was probably one of the best servers I had encountered in a really long time. Justine went over what was covered with the vouchers I had, as well as going above and beyond with helping us use everything. I heard from coworkers the egg rolls appetizer was really good so we ordered those.we ordered the pulled pork platter and the Sonny's sampler platter. The food came out at reasonable times. All the food was really good. It was better than other barbecue places in town but not the best I have had. The food was flavorful for the most part and the portions were good sizes. I had three vouchers and luckily Justine said I could use all three. I ordered another platter to go so hubs could enjoy it for lunch one day. I didn't finish my platter so I wrapped some of that to go as well. It was a good experience overall and Justine made it even better. This place always seems busy any time we pass by so that says a lot.

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Extremely fast attention from wait staff, quick delivery of order and mouth watering food at a decent price! 10 out of 10 will always reccomend

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9 years ago

We have ordered in and out. The baby backs seem to always be very fatty. Side dishes could be better. Meh.

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One of the best Sonny's locations (and we've been to many). Everything was fresh and hot. Service was great.

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15 years ago

If you like "Commercial" BarBQ then its all right but nothing stupendous. Friendly service, clean but the food is just OK nothing special.

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Very very good! I was pleased they had a salad bar with fresh lettuce!

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We had carryout from store on 484 in Ocala. The food quality and taste was much better than that at the store in Gainesville on 39th ave.

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Mission BBQ - Ocala

Mission BBQ - Ocala

4.7
(85 reviews)
5.7 mi
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My family and I stopped in at Mission BBQ for dinner, and from the moment we walked in, we were…read morewelcomed like family. The young lady behind the counter was friendly, patient, and handled all of our questions like a true professional. The food was excellent across the board. My daughter ordered the burger, my wife had the salmon and turkey, my son had the ribs, and I went with the Yardbird. Everything was cooked perfectly, and no one had a single complaint. We tried a variety of sides, and the mac and cheese was the clear family favorite. While we were eating, we had a nice conversation with one of the ladies working in the dining room. She surprised us by bringing over two blueberry cobblers on the house, which was incredibly thoughtful. It was honestly the best blueberry cobbler I've ever had. Great food, outstanding service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back. On a second visit My son and I stopped in for dinner after our CAP meeting. We placed our order and went to get our drinks. Shortly afterward, our order was ready. We both chose the smoked cheddar burger. I would have liked it to be a little hotter, but it was still very good. Of course, we paired it with fries and mac and cheese. While we were getting our food, I noticed a gentleman who had arrived before us was still waiting. He spoke with the manager and explained that he had already been waiting about 20 minutes and had not been called. The manager immediately apologized and had his order prepared on the spot. He then went a step further and issued the gentleman a full refund. It turns out the gentleman was a U.S. Navy veteran. Respect to Mission BBQ for doing the right thing and putting their customers first. That level of service still matters.

So good I devoured the food before I even took any pictures. I got a brisket sandwich (asked for…read morecold slaw on top) with two sides, mac and cheese and fries and my friend had the pulled pork sandwich with baked beans and green beans. Both came with a drink and everything was hot and delicious. Big portions and everything was seasoned and flavorful. They have a bunch of different sauces to try, including a yummy alamaba white sauce and mustard sauce. Friendly staff and clean/inviting restaurant. We tried the banana pudding which was also very good. Will definitely be back next time I'm in Ocala. Yum yum!

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Pulled Pork Sandwich, banana pudding, Mac and cheese
Pulled Pork Sandwich, banana pudding, Mac and cheese
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Southern Pig & Cattle

Southern Pig & Cattle

3.0
(198 reviews)
10.3 mi
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Food was a hit BBQ baby ribs, baked sweet tater cinnamon butter what could be better ate it all up…read moredidn't care I wore it either Love the corn nuggets too with powder sugar and honey Gotta shout out to Jordan our waitress ,she is very attentive and I appreciate that professionalism. The atmospher was backed not load so a nice crowd on a Friday night.

Today July 12, 2026 at approximately 12:17 pm after our church service a group of eight people went…read moreto Pig and Cattle located at 6105 SW St. Rd. 200 Ocala 34476 for lunch. We witnessed a couple sitting at a table near us who had a dog in a baby carriage type thing. They were feeding the dog with a restaurant fork and also giving some food out of a restaurant bowl. I pointed this out to our server Debbie who told us they are not allowed to ask any questions as service dogs are allowed. When we pointed out to her that they were feeding the dog with their fork and bowl as well as letting the dogs head on/near the table and then ask her what type of service could the dog provide sitting in the carriage she went and talked to them. Debbie came back and told us the couple had a government issued license indicating the dog is a service dog. Again, she said there was nothing she could do. I suggested she talk with her Manager as service dog or not the dog can not provide service sitting in the carriage and should not be feed at the table with their fork and bowls. Debbie stated the couple told her the dog had recently had surgery. The couple left before we did and as they passed by us the dog was very active in the carriage and did not appear to be feeling bad. After they left another person cleared off the table and then wiped it down with a cloth. We watched her take the cloth put it a container which appeared to have water/or some cleaning material in it. Later another person used that cloth on another table. Not all of us ate lunch as we decided we did not want to eat food in a place that: 1. allowed dogs sitting in a carriage. 2. allow dogs to be feed with their fork and bowl. 3. allow dogs to have their head at/near the table top. 4. use a cloth to clean a table where a dog has been and then reuse the cloth on another table. Not only did they lose income today but the likelihood of me returning to Pig and Cattle is very slim. I have always enjoyed Pig and Cattle and personally I think you prices are reasonable and food is very good. Our after Church group -- generally 8-12 people--have about four place we rotate going to. The next time Pig and Cattle comes up in the rotation it is very unlikely my wife and I will go. Afterall, how can we be sure another dog was not at our table or a cloth used to clean the table had not been used to clean a dog table? How can we be sure that the silverware we are using has not been used to feed a dog? How can we be sure that the bowl/plate we we are served with has not been used to feed a dog? As lost customer, George

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Very nice atmosphere here
Catfish strips, baked Tater, Mac and Garlic Bread
Catfish strips, baked Tater, Mac and Garlic Bread
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Big Rascal BBQ & Grille

3.5
(98 reviews)
6.1 mi
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We haven't been to this barbecue place in years and now that we returned we are kicking ourselves…read morefor waiting so long! This restaurant has been here forever, but gets really great inspections from the health department despite being an older building. We ordered to-go and ate in the parking lot. What a feast! We ordered their current special: a full slab on payback ribs and 2 sides for a mere $14.99. That was to take home, but we sampled it in the car and no silverware was needed. These ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and juicy and thick. It was hard to remember that these were for later, we wanted them all now! Our sides were fries and baked beans. The beans were good, but the fries were nothing special. My husband got a pulled pork sandwich with green beans and hasn't stopped raving about the green beans the entire time he was eating. He said the sandwich was delicious, too! I like meat cooked well-done, so I ordered a burnt ends sandwich and coleslaw. What a happy surprise that the meat was thinly sliced instead of the usual chunks served at other places! Every single piece of meat was well-cooked, tasty, and not at all fatty or greasy. I'm a fan! The coleslaw was delicious, too! Our to-go ordered was served with a smile, plenty of napkins and silverware and ketchup and salt and pepper and barbecue sauce. I found a new restaurant to crave (again)!

After our outdoor concert in the park at the Riley center, Ocala…read more We decided on Big Rascal BBQ, at NW Blitchton Rd. The waitress responded promptly with our drinks (No Diet Coke) only Coke Zero...No problem for me, but Dawn dislikes the Coke and Pepsi zero products. The Restaurant is nice, clean, spacious and well lighted (a plus for me) The waitstaff, and servers were cordial and professional. Not a big crowd, but it was nice with football on the t.v. and a little country music playing at a nice level. My 1/2 lb burger was cooked and seasoned well, it arrived good and hot too. The cold slaw was good, and tasty. Dawn had the 4 seasons salad, and she said it was good and the grilled chicken was palatable. Overall we had a good meal and decent experience. We would definitely come back again. Jewelz, our server made several trips to our table, and kept our glasses full.

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A full rack of tender and moist baby back ribs!
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Mojo Grill & Catering

Mojo Grill & Catering

4.0
(331 reviews)
5.1 mi
$$

I had a couple of beef tacos with a huge serving of coleslaw. They even provide a serving of…read moreflavorful sauce to dip the tacos in. The service was great. The food was even delivered surprising fast for a large group. My first time there and will definitely be returning. As you can see, our entire group was smiling. Tell 'em BaddBob sent ya!!

My wife and I stopped by Mojo prior to watching "Young Washington" in Epic Theaters on a Friday…read moreafternoon. It was a late lunch so the place wasn't full...although the bar area looked busy. When we walked in, there was no host to greet/seat us. Waited a couple of minutes then I walked towards the kitchen to get someone's attention. A minute or so later what looked like the manager came over to seat us in a booth. After checking out the menu and mindful to avoid ordering fried items based on reviews that they're overly greasy, my wife ordered the The Ricky ($13.50 + $1.00 up charge - Cuban roast pork on Cuban bread) with sweet potato waffle fries and I ordered The Pepin ($16 - Cuban roast pork served with red beans and rice and fried sweet plantains). We just had water with our meals. My wife thought the bread was fresh but thought the roast pork was just OK. The sandwich paired well with the honey mustard but not so much with the mojo au jus. My dish started out good, with my first taste of the roast pork being good and flavorful then just went meh after that. The sweet plantains are always good for me. Ambience was cool and upbeat. Portions were generous and it had decent value...but we thought the flavors of the roast pork were muted and fell well short of the pernil flavor we've come accustomed to. Lunch for 2 with tip came out to just over $39.

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Some of the most interesting decorations I've seen yet and I didn't even take pictures of the ceiling!!!!
Some of the most interesting decorations I've seen yet and I didn't even take pictures of the ceiling!!!!
Red Fish plate with beans and rice and sweet potato fries
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