This place is like time travel to old Galveston! Service was excellent and food was even better. Go on Friday for some delicious gumbo, but burgers and sandwiches are worth a visit any day! read more

Service was friendly and just a little above average nothing special I am local been here a dozen times I would highly recommend this place. It's definitely a local hangout not a tourist place. You have to understand what I'm saying. The food is above average and the price was perfect. read more

Kinda embarrassed that I have missed Sonny's for years. It has a long and rich history. We arrived right at opening. Tables started filling in quickly. Our waitress was really sweet and advised us against ordering a whole muffuletta. She was right because our 1/2 was so ginormous. It was delicious. I left stuffed, happy, and did not break the bank!!!! read more

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So yes I know all the food I posted is brown or yellow. Listen, you aren't coming to this place to stick to a diet. You're coming here for the vibes. It's a local place and has been around since 1944. It's a dive-y place and has old pictures up and plaques on booths. I grew up in Galveston but didn't come here until I was an adult because Galveston was integrated but not at certain places back in the day. Now it's open to all and easier to blend in but it's still a place where locals come. Fridays are gumbo nights and theirs is special. The spaghetti with meat sauce is also a classic as well as the grilled muffuletta which is huge if you get more than 1/4 piece. Service is friendly and fast which is much appreciated with a three year old. You're coming for the ambience and the vibes and good prices and easy living. Street parking is usually available. read more

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What an amazing hole in the wall diamond! The grilled muffalta is insane!! So worth a stop while on the island read more

Sonny's Place - That's half of a grilled muffalata!!! - New American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

I've lived here all my life and never realized this place existed. After seeing the positive reviews, I decided to give it a shot, and I'm glad I did. The atmosphere was nice and laid-back, the decor and environment itself was unmistakably that of a well-frequented local gem. With countless photos strewn on the walls and firefighters and police officers being present, you get the vibe that this is a neighborhood spot that's been serving the community since most of its patrons were kids. The food was simple yet satisfying. I got a bacon Swiss patty melt with fries and enjoyed my meal, though I will say that compared to most burger joints nowadays, it might seem a bit plain. The service was quick and friendly, in an unobtrusive way. Didn't really talk much or check on me but made me feel welcome nonetheless, and truth be told I kind of prefer it that way. I enjoyed a simple, fairly priced meal at about $14 bucks and some change. Will definitely be coming back with some friends. P.S. Didn't get a chance to snag some photos this time as I'm on my way to home to get ready for work, but will definitely include some in my next review. read more

We tried Sonny's and it was FANTASTIC!!!! My husband and I split a 1/4 muffaletta and a reuben sandwich and they were both PHENOMENAL!!!!! It was my first time ever trying a muffaletta and it did not disappoint!!!! Service was great and our waitress was super kind! read more

Best grilled muffuletta ever. Order a whole and you will have leftovers for days! It could feed 4 people. Once a month must in our house!

Sonny's is a Galveston staple... it is legendary and one of the spots that locals love. The food is good, the atmosphere hasn't changed in years, it is a neighborhood gathering spot and the food is always served with a smile. read more

Awesome old school burger joint. One of the best burgers I've had. Wife had the Muffuletta. Fantastic. Prices were very fair. Just a really cool old school diner. read more

Sonny's is an island treasure. Sonny's is Galveston's oldest bar and restaurant. As a local, I have tried many things on the menu, but nothing compares to the Muffelatta and Grilled Muffelatta. You can order it 1/4, 1/2 or whole. If you order it whole, hope you are hungry or have a partner to share. The atmosphere is casual and you can watch sports on multiple flat screens. You can also just come here to hang out with friends while playing pool, shuffle boards, and pinball. You'll meet locals and get a true feel for the island life. Christmas decorations are up year round, so bring the cheer. Be careful because all patrons are expected to abide by the southern way: watch your language and behave. read more

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Sonny's a great place, however, they do not have a good way to get a wheelchair inside, so we will have to order from Uber or DoorDash

We ate here tonight. We were a bit hesitant as it looked like just a bar from the outside. I ordered the grilled ham and cheese it was really good. My husband ordered the burger, he said it was great. My grand daughter ordered the chili cheese fries and the Parmesan cheese pasta, she said it was awesome. I did try her food as well and it was really good too. After dinner we played pool and pinball. It was one of the best nights we have had in a long time. The staff was amazing, very kind, considerate and fun to talk with as well as doing a great job. We will definitely come back here again on our next visit to Galveston. Don't let the outside of this place keep you from coming into a great place......take a chance! Thank you for making our night! You all are the best! read more

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The best on Hamburgers on the island. Great service I've cold beer. Really cold beer

It took me over two years of living in Galveston, but I finally made it to Sonny's Place. This restaurant has been around forever, so it has become a very well-known establishment among Galveston locals. I came for a Friday lunch and ordered a bowl of the seafood gumbo and the dressed shrimp bun. Both were really good! The gumbo came out hot and was very flavorful. It also had a respectable amount of shrimp. I'm definitely ordering the large bowl next time. The shrimp bun was a decent size and filled with fried jumbo shrimp, veggies, and their homemade tartar sauce. The bread was nicely toasted and tasted great. The sandwich might fall apart while you're digging in, so ask for a fork if you're too modest to pick up the falling shrimp with your hands. The service was fast and attentive. And the owner came by our table to tell us a funny dad joke. I loved that a lot. I can see why this place has withstood the test of time. read more

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Tried the grilled muffalata, it was disgusting. Tried the chili cheese fries greasy and disgusting. Water was the best part of the meal. Not impressed with the food in Galveston one bit! read more

Came here about 4 years ago on a suggestion. Ordered 1/2 muffeletta. Could only eat 1/4. But man it was good. Came to Houston for a visit and made it a point to come back for another Muffeletta. Not disappointed. The place is definitely a hole in the wall but if you come to Galveston make sure you stop in for a Muffeletta. Besides, who's ever hear of a Muffeletta??? You won't be disappointed. read more

Sonny's Place - Grilled Muffeletta. - New American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Definitely a hole in the wall restaurant. Staff is super nice and the menu has some very nice sounding options. I had a half grilled muffuletta (good enough for 2 people) can't recommend it enough read more

Sonny's Place - Grilled Muffuletta - New American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Part of me doesn't even want to tell you about this place. It's incredible. Get the muffaletta. Get the grilled one. Don't be scared by the signage, go in order a drink and get the muffaletta. This is five star and the history in this little tiny building is astounding. Meet Richard. He's the last of the lineage and is keeping his grandfather's memory alive. He's also lovely. This place is just awesome. Watch your language. Behave or leave. You'll get it when you go in. You're welcome. read more

So glad we checked this place out. We had a rental for the weekend and this was a half mile walk from it. From the outside I thought it was just a bar, but after looking for somewhere to eat that was close enough to walk to we found out they had food. My daughter devoured the double cheeseburger. I was lucky enough to have gotten a bite, and it was amazing. I had a chili cheese dog and it too didn't disappoint. My daughter had a soda, and I had a soda with a little whiskey in it and the total was around $20 or so which in my opinion was well worth it. We will be stopping by next time we are in town. read more

Sonny's Place - New American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

This is a hole in the wall dive bar and restaurant. I was leery based in the drab, rundown curb appeal, but inside is a welcoming, spacious atmosphere. It's apparently a hotspot for locals and the oldest continuous operating bar in Galveston. We got burgers and fries to go. They were delicious and reasonably priced. I'd definitely go back if in the area looking for a quick meal with a lively interior atmosphere. read more

Richard and staff make some very delicious food. Whenever I'm in Galveston I make my way there for toasted muffuletta!

Reasonable prices but double the internet prices. McDonald's has thicker burgers. Schlotzsky's has a better sandwich. They didn't bring silverware. No one refilled the water. There are too many amazing local places on the island to return to this. read more

Bartender/server is rude. Pretty sure she rolled her eyes as we walked in. Food came out separately .... First 2 orders and the about 5-7 minutes later, 3 more orders and then fries after that. Husband said beer was hot. read more

Great place, service was good and food was great. The vibe is old school cool, it's a place you feel like you're with family

Wowza, we thought this place looked a little divish from the outside, and it seemed to always be closed when we walked by, but the menu and the reviews looked good,and it was only a block or 2 from our b&b. We arrived shortly after they opened, and we were the only people there. We were greater promptly, and seated ourselves. Our server was amazing. We ordered a half dozen mug oysters, and the full sized grilled Mufaletta to share between 3 people. The oysters were fantastic, and a great price, and we could have easily ordered the half Mufaletta, because we ended up takin mor than half home. It was so good! Don't let the outside scare you off, this is a great place that has been in the same family for generations! read more

Sonny's Place - Full sized Grilled Muffuletta - New American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Cool historical place. Beer selection is a bit limited. The grilled muffuletta was pretty good.

This spot will take you back in time when things were a bit more simple. Full bar with some of the best prices in Galveston County. Extensive menu with some excellent options, some even made with grandmas own special recipes. Service is always friendly and fast. Screens for the game as well as pool and arcade for the gamers. read more

So glad we found this hole in wall Great food, chili is worth 2-3 visits along with muffallata , very friendly, atmosphere was fantastic with chance to visit with Sonny read more

Not sure why it took me so long to finally try this place, but now I have. For years, I've heard people rave about this place. It's one of the more well-known Galveston restaurants, and also the oldest. We went in the other night, sat at the bar next to a hilarious gentleman who turned out to be the previous owner and the current owner's father. A really nice girl took care of us. The drinks were stiff and at a fair price. You don't see that very often these days. It's a divey-looking place with a fun atmosphere and excellent juke box. Cool people all having a good time. My bowl of chili was perfect and beer was cold. My friend's chicken salad was also perfect. We saw all these giant muffulettas, pasta dishes, and burgers being served. We're definitely going back to try these other dishes. Thank you Sonny's for a great time. We can't wait to come back. read more

Great place, food and service was excellent. Marvelous atmosphere. Grilled muffuletta was amazing

Don't go on looks when you get to Sonny's! It's just good people and honest good food! We were trying to decide where we were going to stand in line for dinner when I found the reviews for Sonny's and realized it was about 4 blocks from our rental house! We both just wanted "something that we would make at home"- we had plenty of Seafood all week and decided to wander over after the hubby heard they had frito pie! I had a chili dog and fries both were just what we were hoping for! Great prices and good food - you really can't beat the service either! read more

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Delicious food no matter what you order. If you are lucky Sonny Jr (92 yo) will come by your table to chat!

How can you rate this place 4 or 5 star OMG is mediocrity food, establishment and service. Please if you're not a good critic food person shut you're mouth. Sunny's is Chinese management with no idea about food. If you're eat just anything this is you're place. Super bad grill chicken sandwich and old taste oil soaking fries. Establishment old stinky mold odor please owner get help on management. Health and clean place first, then food then service. read more

Sonny's Place - New American Near Me - Galveston, Texas

We had a great time here on a Friday night. We came right after work and had the raw oysters in a mug, a cup of gumbo and split a half Muffalata(huge) Everything was very tasty. The bathrooms were clean. This is an old burger style joint. But they have a lot of food choices. We had a young guy waiter that was a really gracious and provided excellent service this place is well loved by the locals so it can get packed! read more

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Local place. Great raw oysters in a mug. Seriously good. Fresh, tasty. Muffulettas were great. Grilled wasn't necessarily better though. Lots of locals, to be expected. Waitress did not smile at us and zero small talk...unless you were a local. No worries though. read more

Disappointed! Server was lazy. Never came back to my booth, no silverware, no water refill. Website prices are about half the price of the actual menu. Cheese nachos were dryer than a popcorn fart. Shrimp sandwich was OK. Got to watch Gunsmoke. read more

My first time at Sonny's. Wow the Muffuletta was huge and delicious. First time I tried a grilled one. It took a little longer to prepare but it was worth the wait. I barely finished 1/4 of it. Next time I will come back with friends that want to share one. 8 of us could have shar The picture does reflect the size of the sandwich. It is LARGER than the plate. read more

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My husband and I chose to eat here based on their website, famous for their burgers & history. First impression was disappointment, there was a swarm of flies populating this place. The menu was jumbled to me so, I asked the waiter what she recommended. She took us all around this cluttered menu and got to the burgers last. I asked about showing a picture of my ID since I forgot my hard copy (I'm 25). The waiter went to ask the manager but the locals through in their opinion and I guess talked him out of it.. he never said anything to me, I never saw him leave his stool at the bar- he seems like douche bag. The place was dusty, disorganized and dull. The burgers weren't bad but fries and garlic bread were soaked in grease. I'd have to be starving to come back to this mess. read more

It is so refreshing to see that some places never change! I was a frequent visitor with my parents. So when I came to town for a girl's weekend, we stopped by on a Friday night. Food was tasty as ever! Gumbo was on point! Make sure to try the grilled muffaletta! Previous owner was at the bar, feisty and sassy...LOVED it! read more