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    Sonny's BBQ

    3.8 (247 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Southern
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    SONNY'S BBQ ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Fried Okra
    Jennifer C.

    I love this Sonny's location. There is always seating available and food comes out quick. Service has been friendly and efficient every time, and ambiance is consistent with the Sonny's brand. This establishment has a private parking lot that can fill up and get tight on occasion but there's always been a spot for us. Food is chef's kiss every time with a bbq sauce to suit a variety of tastes. Love it here.

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    Rick D.

    Had a great night. Food was great service was amazing. I seat at the bar. Been here many times and Faith is the best bartender ever. Than you.

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    Ward D.

    Great food, great location, friendly staff This Sonny's BBQ is located on State Road 50 in Central Florida, just east of downtown Orlando and Christmas, Florida. This restaurant is part of the well-known Sonny's chain that started in Gainesville in 1968. This location delivers on the brand's reputation for solid barbecue and warm service. The building is easy to spot and has plenty of parking around the sides and back, though the main road, SR 50, can get a little busy during peak hours. Inside, the atmosphere is classic Sonny's--laid-back, clean, and family-friendly. We were greeted promptly by a smiling hostess and seated in a booth, which seems to be the default at most Sonny's locations. The service was quick and attentive from start to finish. We ordered the pulled pork sandwich and french fries with a tea for the drink. All of the food came out hot and fresh within minutes. The meat was tender and flavorful, especially when topped with Sonny's signature sweet sauce. For a full meal and drinks, the price came out under $35 for two people, which is a good price for a sit-down barbecue restaurant. All in all, this Sonny's on SR 50 lives up to the high standards of the chain--reliable, tasty, and budget-friendly. A great stop for a good meal.

    Edward M.

    Sonnys have always been good i enjoy the brisket sandwitch i make myself I hope they get better the effert people put in to a job shows if you dont want to work dont show up and make the place look bad come on guys you can leave like you came be proud of your job and work clean everything make sure its right the bread wasnt even in there And smile dont let 1 or 2 bad people make you guys look bad pride is job #1 take care of each other guys okay

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    Michael S.

    I went with a group of friends last Friday night around 8:30pm. Seated immediately. We were taken good care of by our waitress. Separate checks? No problem. I chose the 3 meat combo ($18), Smoked Chicken Wings, St. Louis Ribs (+$1) and Chopped Fatty Brisket (+$2). I substituted Mac-N-Cheeze for the fries at no extra charge. Also came with cole slaw and buttery Garlic toast. Total was $22.46 after tax, before tip. All the meats were OUTSTANDING. They were all examples of GREAT BBQ. I alternated between the 3 choices, one peice at a time, sampling different sauces on the table. TASTY, SMOKY and TENDER! The Mac-N-Cheeze was HEAVENLY. The cole slaw was COOL and CRISP. I had a little bit of Brisket and Mac to take home. I was VERY SATISFIED. This is a good, well run location of Sonny's.

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    LO L.

    The customer service here is family and friendly. We love that it's a family oriented feeling but when I got home and opened the boxes 2 of them looked like they were over cooked ribs and then they looked like a pencil. I was very disappointed of the food on 2 plates but one of my plates was beautiful. I tried to call but was placed on hold for so long that I got a little frustrated and decided to return the food tomorrow. I give restaurants chances because this could have been a off day but being that I work in the food industry I make sure every plate goes out where the customer would want to return because of the plating of the food. Presentation is everything and this wasn't the presentation I was looking for with my family. I've never had an issue with any Sonny's until today so that's why I gave them 2 stars instead. Now I can say I love their barbecue sauce actually I use it on my steaks if I have some left over when I visit them. The sliced pork was definitely juicy. I can't knock them on that but the ribs I can't tell you because I split my food with the guys and we made it happen.

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    Karen P.

    Great service, great baby back ribs, and great sweet tea....need I say more? Bonus points for the new BBQ Queso appetizer...please make it a permanent addition to the menu! So yummy!

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    This Sonnys location is always consistent! The food is always fresh and the service is always good.

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    I have been visiting the Sunny's location for over 10 years. The food is cooked well and the weight staff is friendly.

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    10 months ago

    Service was fine, but my fries were cold, and the garlic toast on my turkey sandwich dripped oil.

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    was in for lunch today and had really good service. ashlee was very attentive and nice. Service was very fast.

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    2 years ago

    Always good BBQ. Love to get some ribs or pulled pork. Sauce they have a great. If you get food to go make sure you get some bbq sauce.

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    Any meat on the menu is still good, but the sides and desserts are not so great anymore.

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    3.8
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    Great service! Good food! Cool atmosphere!…read more The French toast was good. I think it was missing powdered sugar, but it didn't need it. The Brisket Scramber was supposed to come with scrambled eggs, but she asked how hubby wanted them cooked. They came out scrambled eggs, so she gave him a side of over easy for the error. There were TVs and a digital jukebox. The music played but not overly loud for the morning hours. We will be back another time for dinner!

    This spot use to be called something else. Still almost the same set up. Just the register moved…read morespots. We didn't dine in. However for a weeknight it was quiet. We went and ordered to go as we wanted to check the place out. A pound of brisket $30 later. We did ask if they had fatty brisket and that we would get a pound. The lady went and asked if they had any. She said they did. Didn't wait very long and went about our business. Went home opened up. And I guess I shouldnt have high expectations but the brisket wasn't really fatty and it was dry. We got Carolina sauce and regular bbq. We didn't really enjoy the brisket and threw away some of the pieces because they were overly dry. Definitely won't be back and honestly, i don't understand establishments that really just sell people things that are not up to par. If you don't have the meats or it doesn't look fresh. Why would you even sell it? Like I'm pretty sure if they saw what they served us, they probably wouldn't eat it either. Also, I should've known coming in around 6/630pm I would get the bottom of the barrel meats.

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    4.6
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    The food, the service, and overall atmosphere here is amazing! we had Belinda and she was the…read moresweetest thing and very charming! She made it feel like I was at grandmas house! Def come here if you want a large amount of food for an affordable price!

    My focus with this review is what I remember most about this place. It is not the food, though that…read morewas very good. The brisket and the salad bar, an increasing rarity, were both great. It was not the value, though with the daily special of one meat with a salad bar and the kids eat free add-on deal, the value was outstanding at a little more than $20 for three of us (all in). It was not the facility, though that was quite comfortable and clean. It was not the location, though that was easy to find and very navigable with easy parking. The thing that stood out were the people. Specifically, the person who took my order was probably the nicest person I've ever met as a worker in a restaurant that I've visited. Our grandson had fallen asleep in the car and my wife stayed put with him to let him sleep. She was not particularly hungry anyway and just asked me to bring her something small. The special with salad bar, brisket and drink did the job nicely as I could eat the salad and save the brisket for my wife (perhaps sneaking one strip of it for myself). But the person waiting on us offered to let me have the kids meal free even though my grandson was not inside with me. It turned out he woke up and they came in a few minutes later and she offered my wife and our grandson both free drinks while they were there. She offered my wife a trip to the salad bar on the house as well for being a good sport to stay with our grandson while he slept. When I thanked her for all of this, she mentioned that she tried to be kind to everyone. She said that it cost her nothing to do so. I told her that was true but at the same time, it was priceless. Her general demeanor with a constant smile on her face is what I will remember about this place. She clearly belongs in a people-facing job. People still make the ultimate difference and AI can never replace that no matter how sophisticated it gets.

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    I was staying at the Courtyard Titusville, and The Space Bar is located right on the rooftop of the…read morehotel. It was so convenient I had to check it out, and I'm really glad I did. Ambiance: 9 / 10 I love a good theme, and this place fully commits. Everything is space themed, from the decor to the menu. Even the elevator ride up is part of the experience. It is designed like a rocket with a countdown playing, which was such a fun touch. Once you get upstairs, the view is incredible. You can see the Indian River, and if you happen to be there on a launch night, you get a direct view of rockets launching from Kennedy Space Center. That alone makes this place worth visiting. Service: 10 /10 I ended up joining a larger group, and anyone who has worked in a restaurant knows that can be a challenge. Our server handled it so well. I wish I had gotten her name because she was amazing. She kept up with everyone, made sure drinks and food were coming out consistently, and stayed friendly the entire time. Seriously impressive. Food: 8 /10 I ordered the meat lovers flatbread and the Causeway Cosmo. My guy got the tuna poke bowl and an old fashioned, and we also had some nachos at the table. The flatbread was really good, nice and crispy with great flavor. The poke bowl was decent. He enjoyed it, but I am a little picky with poke. The drinks were solid too, well balanced and easy to enjoy. Overall, I am really glad I checked this place out. If you are in the area, it is definitely worth a visit.

    Originally planned on stopping at Playalinda Brewing Company since it popped up as a Yelp…read moresuggestion. On a Friday evening, however, the entire parking lot was full so it was a no-go for us. Kind of glad it turned out that way, though, because Plan B landed us on the moon, aka The Space Bar. The view from the rooftop is stunning! Really the best part of the experience. Menu prices are reasonable. The signature cocktails are fun and certainly worth trying. Food is average. Interactions with our server were awkward at times, but mostly attentive. Getting water we asked for was a challenge, though. I would definitely return. It's a cool hangout spot.

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