Worst bbq ever!!!!!! This place doesn't know the first thing of how to cook bbq meats.

Very disappointed. Ordered a chopped brisket sandwich and it was mostly meat covered in fat. Like the person chopping the brisket gave 0 consideration to the amount of actual meat that was on the sandwich. It was so much fat instead of meat I couldn't even eat it. I had to go back out and get Chipotle. Like the meat to fat ratio is not good at all. Wasted $15. read more

I had a brisket sandwich with coleslaw. I had to make my sandwich edible. I had turn it into an open face sandwich in order to enjoy it. Covered it with coleslaw and spicy sauce. Sandwich had 3 slices of brisket that was mostly fat that I had to cut off. Husband had a half of chicken that tasted boiled not like bbq. This was the worst bbq place we've eaten at. The service was the worst also. Diane our waitress was horrible. While taking our order I felt rushed, as a first time customer I believe asking about the food is part of our waitress or waiter's job. When she brought the check over she never said anything to us, walked up to the cashier who then told us that we had to cashed out by her. When my husband handed her his card she snatched it from him and throw it on the counter. He left her a $5 tip which in my opinion was too much for her lack of service. I don't recommend this place to anyone. 4 Rivers Smokehouse has a better food and great service. read more

Came here Friday the 13th after my uncle's funeral. My family had set up a catering event with them to feed the family. I only had one issue, and that was with a food runner. She was extremely rude. She was African American, had black and white braids and was wearing a red bandanna on her head. My family asked about drinks and other sides since not all the same sides were on a platter. She kept brushing us off and saying ask your server over and over instead of being courteous enough to get two drink orders and give it to the server for us. She then stared at us the rest of the time we were there. If you can't implement customer service into your job, whether it's in the job description or not, don't work in the food industry. Other than that, the food was really good and so was the tea. The location is a newer, sleeker, version of Sonny's, since the old restaurants look like barns. I wish the seating at the booths gave a bit more of a gap. Some of my larger family members had a tight squeeze. The restrooms were okay too. Mostly clean. read more

I threw a surprise party for my mother-in-laws 80th birthday 2 nights ago. There were 55 people in attendance, many 60 yrs old up and about 10 were children. In the past I used Sonny's many times to buy our main entree's for weddings, funerals, holidays and any large gathering. Always plenty of food. NEVER AGAIN!!! To say I was embarrassed is an understatement. I originally ordered 7 lbs of pulled chicken and 8 lbs of sliced pork. When I got a final headcount which was originally 48 now 55, I called two days in advance and added 3 more lbs of meat. I was told I should have plenty. We ran out of pulled chicken while there were at least 15 people left to get their plates. the sliced pork was dry and they gave us minimal barbecue sauce packets. I sent someone out to quickly grab 2 buckets of chicken from Popeyes. My cost at Sonny's was $299.41 @ $15 per pound, buying 18 lbs. I knew when I opened the chicken, we were in trouble. I should have gotten the 8 lbs I ordered, but it looked more like 5, if we were lucky. I wish I had taken photos. Anyway, steer clear of Sonny's for your large events. Next time, I will run to Sam's Club, buy rotisserie chickens and pull the meat myself. It's ridiculous how much they charge for it in the first place, then to send a half empty tray??? Like I said, I'm fuming. Believe me when I say, you will not get what you paid a hefty price for. I should have used a local smokehouse. Grrrr. read more

Lake City Sonnys BBQ. The AGM, Peter stopped by our table several times. Food was excellent, best Sonnys we have had in a while.

Great service and outstanding food. The pulled pork is the best, remarkable flavor. Have stopped in several times and have never been disappointed. Did I mention the great staff! They are committed to exceptional customer service. Would highly recommend!!! We stop in every time we visit Florida. Love the service and food at the Winter Park restaurant. 5 stars. read more

I ordered four other times never had a problem until today!!! The corn was in a container it look brownish way too much pepper. I asked for garlic bread and I got a cool muffin the Uber driver should I drop my food off before he did the other delivery because I was closer and the food was cold I had a warm it up in the microwave. read more

damn lars a good waiter she's good at what she does and keep her customers satisfied and feeling comfortable

I'll start by saying I am never disappointed with the quality of my food when I come to sonny's. The food is always delicious, but what really stands out is the customer service. On my recent visit our server Camila was very attentive with our tables needs and very respectful. There were even moments of laughter which is rare in any dining experience. I will be returning shortly and recommend others to do the same. read more

As always a great meal and great service Really can't beat Sonny's for fresh BBQ I've been a fan since 1971-72 when they opened in Gainesville Fl My go to BBQ place! read more

Came here with my wife for lunch one day. Light crowd in the dining room. We were seated and placed our drink order. Both my wife and I had some sort of monster brisket sandwich. They were fabulous. My brisket sandwich had some jalapeños in it and some smoked sausage pieces. Remember I said monster sandwich. I like the fact that you have your choice of sauce on the table. I drowned mine with their spicy sauce. It was good till the last drop. Considering that Sonny's is a chain BBQ joint. They do a pretty good job. Give them a try. read more

This place will never change I've been going to here for over 30 years. I'm part of their e club sandwich, side, and drink. I went there and had the Angus beef sandwich and a side of extra crispy fries and an unsweet sweet tea. I had a girl by the name of Brittany as my waitress she was excellent and didn't know what to do for me. The food was awesome and the service was great. The Angus beef was delicious. This is a true barbecue restaurant I wouldn't change them for any other place to eat for barbecue. read more

This place was ok. Ribs are supposed to fall off the bone right ? I had to work for it to get the meat off . Also the drinks were nasty - really bad . One was over carbonated and one had a gnarly after taste. I wouldn't mind trying to come back -maybe . read more

This is a letter I sent to Sonny's BBQ in Orlando fl. This happen on two separate occasions They never responded? ???? First I would like to say that the Sonny's on 3390 University was the best Sonny's we have ever been to and I hope you noticed I said it was but not anymore . I could sum this up with the pictures I have and you would fully understand what I'm talking about. The last 2 times we purchased food from there it was awful and not fit to eat. It tells me a lot about what is going on in the kitchen , I would have to say not very clean . The food that we got on 2 separate occasions was not edible , Not all the food was bad but what I have pictures of just tells me that there is some real problems. If you would like to see them I can show them personally or email to you if you like, aldrepair@aol.com , or you can call me . I am not asking for money , gift card , or a free meal I It would not do me any good because I will never go back again. P.S. When this was a corporate store it was the best in town now I have to say it maybe the worst in town . Thank you read more

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Outstanding barbecue and great variety of sides. Their babyback ribs are to die for. Try their cornbread, too

I was under the assumption Sonnys only served pork product. I was dead wrong, the food was deliciousness. The environment was typical for a bbq joint. The charbroiled chicken meal I ordered was tasteful. Next time I come her I will definitely try the bbq beef. Dani, the server was amazing. I was skeptical about Sonny's, but she definitely changed my mind. read more

Sonny's BBQ - Charbroiled chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Just got home with our drive thru order & am disappointed am missing 2 items. This after giving a generous tip. My fault for not sitting there & holding up the line to look through the bag to make sure all the order is there. Wait - that's the person handing it to me job to check that (: read more

Food was good. Mgmt & staff need work. Someone made sweet potato muffins for the salad bar. They were awesome. read more

Sonny's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

We have noticed that the French fries seemed over cooked at the University Blvd location, so we have started asking for fresh fries. But how the cook thought this grilled chicken breast should be served to any customer is beyond me. I called the manager and he said he would take it off my credit card, which I appreciate. However, if this were my employee I would be quite concerned, and angry, that he or she had such little regard for my company's food quality and reputation. I'm glad there is a picture upload feature here, because I doubt you would understand just how burnt this chicken was without seeing it. read more

I just ate at this restaurant and had an awful experience. The waiter was very rude. I ordered All you can eat ribs, and by the second reorder I made, the restaurant manager told me I could not order any more ribs because I shared one rib with my son. Nowhere in the menu says I can't share food, drink, or side with my son. Both the manager and waiter treated me very disrespectfully. They also took a long time to serve me my food. I was a big fan of this restaurant, but sadly will no longer promote or visit this business because of the way they treat their customers. Kindness and respect towards customers goes a long way. I encourage this establishment to serve and treat their customers better. read more

The upside? All you can eat ribs The downside? Obesity. Taste. Atmosphere. Class. Cardiac performance. At least the booths are extra wide to accommodate their most faithful patrons. read more

Sonny's BBQ - All you can eat ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Went in for the AYCE Ribs one night with my family. The price was ~$18 a person but that came with the ribs and anything else that was under that price in the menu also with unlimited sides. The ribs included dry rub and BBQ ribs. I personally preferred the sweet BBQ ones over the dry rub. Also the pork slices were really good too. If you're hungry and craving ribs, would recommend. read more

Ordered 2 samplers for my wife and I, and they messed up my side by not giving me any. Ordered broccoli and tater tots and the cook or whatever asked if I was sure because he'd swore he put in the box. Why would I lie about tater tots and broccoli? Anyways, said he was gonna send a gift card to my address and never sent it after asking for my address. Bad business. read more

I have been to this location at least 100 times over the last decade or so. The last year, however, this location is slowly losing it's credibility. It took almost an hour for a party of 3 to receive food. It's usually a quick meal, but the last few times not so much. And although the food was delicious, the portion sizes are also dwindling as well. I will be back, but at the current trend of events at this location, I may be buying BBQ somewhere else. read more

Sonny's BBQ - Pulled pork plate with 2 sidekicks: green beans and Mac n cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Ordered take out with curbside pick up, they were very well staffed and we received our order in a timely manner. Once we got our food home we were very pleased with the meal and the way it was packed to insure everything made it and did not all spill together. read more

My family frequents this Sonny's often as we bring my grandma here who lives nearby. It was pretty packed on a Sunday afternoon, understandably as it's a great family oriented place. We had to wait for a table but it was for less than 5 minutes which was surprising as we were not the only family waiting. The service was a bit slow after we sat down but like I mentioned it was pretty packed. I got the brisket sandwich with a side of green beans which was great. The brisket was a perfect blend of fatty/lean parts combined. The breading wasn't soggy from the brisket either which sometimes happens at bbq places I notice! I used a combination of hot, sweet and mild sauces on the table which was good. The green beans were garlicky and super tasty. I had some of my mom's fried okra here too which was one side and enough to share all around the table! Plenty!! You have to get a sweet tea to wash this great bbq down as well! I'll be back here for that brisket! read more

The food was good and the server Lisa was excellent, she provides great friendly service.

Tell you what this place kicks ass! Kristen was a great server & food was great. Some flys but if you ever been to a good ol southern cookout then you know that just comes with the territory! I'd give it 6 stars if I could read more

Fantastic meal, Best part was our waitress. She really went out of her way to make my daughter feel at home and welcome. Camila was the best and we will definitely come back. read more

I do like Sonny's, but I am yearning for some real BBQ like one of those joints on triple d with Guy Fieri. lol Service was ok, ribs were sub par..just regular chain food. I still think its better than that Bubbalou's place... Eh, its ok...not worth 25.00! read more

Not the best barbecue in the area, but this brings back memories of growing up in Central Florida. I used to love getting their onion rings as a prep for my main course, but they have recently removed them from the menu due to poor sales (shame). The barbecue can sometimes be dry, but the sauces do a good job of making up for that. I've always had good luck with the service at this location, so that's a plus. I'd recommend this spot for students at nearby Full Sail or anyone that is pre or post-Costco run, but I would not go out of my way to eat here. Try Bubbalou's or 4 Rivers for better barbecue. read more

Okay so I am a fan of Sonny's, because despite which location you visit throughout the US the food is always the same, so you never get any surprises (in theory). When I go, I usually stick to the sliced beef , and stay far from their chicken which is usually dry, and since I am allergic to pork, can't have their yummy ribs :( However, today I went with the hubs for lunch and realized they have removed the sliced beef from their menu. No more sliced beef, what the H-E-Double Hockey Sticks@%@&&!!!?! Now they only have sliced brisket. So since we were already seated, and I don't have very many dining options at Sonny's due to my distaste for dry poultry and my pork allergy...I opted to have the sliced beef brisket (which I had tried before, and NOT enjoyed). Today I confirmed my dislike for the brisket, remembering that it was like eating really dry and chewy strips of beef jerky with BBQ sauce. If you like beef Jerky, than this is the entree for you, if not move on. Now that they no longer offer the sliced beef, I don't have much reason to go to Sonny's :( I will now have to trek a few extra miles to go to Bubbalou's, or go to the new lame location of O'Boy's in Baldwin Park (I really liked their downtown and WPK locale way better). Anyone know where they have Texas style BBQ (please don't refer me to Texas de Brazil)???? I hear them Texans eat beef ribs...yeehaw, and all that jazz! read more

Cleanest, nicest restaurant in the area. We come here often for the great sweet tea and great food. These people care about their customers no matter what time of the day it is. I recommend this location to all my friends. read more

I am one of those who can say that I ate at Sonny's when it was about the best BBQ in central Florida. Stopped by yesterday for their lunch special, which featured their dry- rubbed ribs. While half off for tax day was very enticing, especially for ribs, the quality was pitiful. First of all, they were undercooked! Tough ribs at a rib joint , go figure. The sides included green beans, which were fresh out of my junior high cafeteria and fries, which were very good. So, unfortunately, my return to Sonny's after at least a dozen years yielded no improvement. Next time, I'm back at Bubbalous! read more

Sonny's BBQ is a Florida staple. I grew up with it. A lot of people I know don't appreciate it until they've moved out of state. There are other BBQ places that have a lot of hype. When you really take a step back, you realize they're imports. Poseurs. Distractions from real Florida cuisine. 4Rivers is the prime example of that. The food there is okay but it's NOT Florida BBQ. It's more like Texas or Arizona barbecue. There's really no arguing or need to further deconstruct it. Eat at Sonny's and eat at the other places. If you're honest with yourself and you're a real Florida resident, you know the answer. But what's even better than treating yourself to a real homestyle Florida bbq meal? What's better than topping off that meal with some of Sonny's famous bbq sauce, one the most notoriously famous in the Southeast? I'll tell you what's better. Sonny's has consistently, for LIFE, been a prime example of real southern Florida charm and hospitality. The employees are sweet and friendly, always. They're welcoming and inviting. Those NON-Floridian bbq places I mentioned earlier still haven't figured this part out. Florida cuisine is as much about the people as it is about the food. That's what ties us together in this strange and awesome state. There's a guy at the Sonny's on University Blvd named Gene. He's the general manager. I asked a question about one of the dishes that had changed since I last ordered it-- the online menu still says the brisket is pulled but now it's chopped. Gene took the time to explain everything. He empathized with why I was inquiring about something that most customers probably don't care about. Gene and his staff are what make this Sonny's location more than a dining establishment but a part of the community! Thinking of Sonny's makes me so hungry, any time of any day. And thinking of Sonny's immediately gives me pride in our Florida aesthetic and culture. read more

I'm from up north so the food was good but not what I'm used to. The service was great though they're really friendly I'd come back when I'm craving BBQ read more

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Addios. ......never again! Sliced BBQ pork with funky taste, yellow glow, dry......not good sign for reason to return! Replaced with processed grilled chicken breast dry and chewy. Sorry another one bites the dust! read more

Being a Carolina boy I truly enjoy my Bar-b-que, Sonny's is an all time favorite of mine, food has always been good but today everything was absolutely impeccable, my server Journey, was as efficient as sweet and professional, my cup and plate were always full and she was definitely on the ball. read more

I've had nothing but good service here and all around great food. This (and other Sonny's) offer amazing deals on "all you can eat" meats and sides. Simply choose the meat you want (pulled pork, chicken), two sides, and a choice of either garlic bread or cornbread. These all you can eat meals are about $11-12. Upon getting close to finishing your meat and sides, your server will ask if you want more of your meat, more sides, or even entirely new sides and choice of bread. It's possible to sample their fries, mac&cheese, coleslaw, baked beans, and corn all for the same price! Their mac&cheese is some of the best I've ever had and their cornbread is ultra moist and flavorful. I love the dark meat chicken and pulled pork, and all of the sauces to choose from. This is definitely the place I come when I have a hearty appetite! read more