The Standard Pour

A fantastic restaurant and brewery in downtown Sonora that I was fortunate enough to visit as I was…read morein town for a special event to honor my brother. The beer was fantastic as I had an outstanding ale with a pulled pork sandwich that was tender and juicy on a roll that was toasted as well as onion rings. Customer service by the staff was friendly and professional and sat us on this beautiful table that appeared to be of glossed over redwood which fit with what I would imagine a brewery in Sonora feeling like. I never felt out of place and I didn't go home hungry. Would highly recommend this place for any downtown visitors or people who work in the city and I thank the employees of Sonora brewing for the wonderful experience.

Unfortunately wasn't able to trying this brewery (⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠)…read more We came in with a group. Table was available but not bussed. Server said they'd bus it - granted they might have been understaffed - but it took 10+ min, didn't bus. Tried ordering drinks for another 5 minutes, couldn't get a drink. Just left. It's a bummer, easily a $200+ check altogether. Love trying different breweries and wasn't able to try here.

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Bar side

Diamondback Grill

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they're consistent. service is almost always better than…read moremost. it's loud, not unique and way overpriced. but when in Sonora do as the Sonoarans.

After living in the area for over 10 years, I finally tried Diamond Grill, and I am a fan!…read moreWe've been twice in the last month or so. My first time I got the Bison Burger and this past time we all got the Pulled Pork Sandwich special and it was so freaking good. The staff is friendly, and super attentive. I enjoyed the old building and local art on the walls. Pay attention to the specials board because we missed out the first time around by not noticing it until after we ordered. Can't wait to try new specials next time.

Inside showing the walls with their many layers of stone plaster and paint.

Ranch side salad croutons were amazing

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Apple, Brie, & walnut salad with chicken was divine!

Emberz

4.0(798 reviews)

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what a creative menu!…read more I was hungry for a philly cheese, and the "philly cheese please" hit the spot. Soft tender slices of ribeye, paired with grilled onions, grilled red and green bell peppers and a helping of black pepper was great. No sauce to make it messy and paired with garlic truffle fried was fantastic. Since these were shoe string cut, they were crispy and very crunchy. My SO ordred the fondue burger, and this was delicious as well. Warning the hot cheese will burn you, and hot cheese oil. But worth the burn as this smother cheese on a ciabatta bun was great. This was paired with sweet potato fries. These thick cut sweet potatoe fries are only sprinkled with sea salt, they retained the soft and moist texture just prefect. One order of a passion fruit lemonade, was a great balance of sweet and tart, and came in a very large glass. Pleanty of ice to keep it chill and slowly sip through out the meal. The meal a tad heavier than I thought, I finished my philly cheese, but not the fries (a first) The room is very high ceiling and all these great art works, posters and items on all the walls. TV screen with sports and sounds like sattelite radio running above. Service was very prompt and friendly. They explained the menu and clarified on some points. The specials sounds great, but we opted for a lighter dinner and went for sandwiches and burgers.

First visit Dec 2025: delicious food and drink and we were waited on by a very kind young woman and…read moreit felt clean. Great date night Second visit Aug 2026: food was still good, but we had a very rude older lady waitress that said back handed comments in a disrespectful, condescending tone. A sour spot on our night out. Also felt darker and less clean than last time. May visit again in half a year to see if things are better

Steamed clams

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Mandwich

Flappy's Pizza

4.2(303 reviews)

Maybe if they had good customer service they could have survived…read more The first time I went to Flappy's was during Christmas. I was blown away (at first). Their decorations were AMAZING. However, it was sooooo slow. From the moment we were seated it probably took about 15 minutes before we were acknowledged. Then it took the same before our drinks were brought and they finally took our order. Nearly 1 hour after we sat some of our pizza finally came. The calzone took an extra 15 minutes. During the wait we did not get an update or any notice from the one or two staff members. When the food eventually came out it was still missing things. When we placed the order we asked for marinara and ranch. Neither came out with the pizza and we had to ask 4 times before it was finally brought to our table. Not to mention, we only asked for 1 marinara and they brought 2 that were half full and charged us for 2.... Some of the pizza options were fun and creative but the service and speed was a huge letdown. It is sad to see another place in Sonora go out of business but this place did basically everything wrong.

Went into Flappy's twice this past week - Wing Wednesday with my leadership team from work & again…read moreSaturday for a late lunch with my family. We are so sad that Flappy's is closing their doors permanently today. The Vibe is always so fun, the staff is super friendly and the food & drinks are always great. Best Garlic Parm Wings I have ever had, and love the Chonky Sticks. It is such a huge loss to the community :( We are deff going to miss the food, the drinks, and all the memories we've had over the years. Here's to one last round...

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The Armory

4.3(358 reviews)

8/19/26 Beau was absolutely awesome in his historical drink…read moreknowledge and crafting and recommending something new based on my palate! He is an absolute pleasure and I love his knowledge, and ability to multi task and provide excellent service. Thanks Beau!! See you next time! And thank you Jen for great conscious no seed oil food!! I do miss your gluten free chocolate dessert you served so long ago!

I first was here a couple of years back when they first opened. I have been back a few times but I…read morethink it's finally time I updated my review. This place is great. Food is consistently very good, and the staff is great. It's' very much a team effort and they all work very hard to make sure you are taken care of. We usually sit up on the 2nd level - good breeze and fun to look out over the town. The beer garden has a great vibe and I love that bourbon barrel bar just because it's cool.

Interior

Fish Tacos with a side of chips and Salsa Try adding a side of buffalo sauce for a kick

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The beef brisket

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4.7(62 reviews)

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Great beer Great vibe…read moreCute atmosphere Friendly and very attentive service! We really enjoyed coming here talking to are beer-tender and sitting outside (:

Nice bar . Food is not bad , fish Taco is a great choice, Nice mix of beers . STAFF IS VERY FRIENDLYread more

The coolest little tap room

Beer board 4/25/2025

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Squeeze Burger

3.8(110 reviews)

1.7 mi

I've heard of this burger joint chain for over a decade. I first saw it on Triple D back when that…read moreshow had a lot of pull. I think that particular location (the original) was in the Sacramento area, not sure if it is still there. But they have expanded at least 4 newer locations, with one in the Bay Area in Napa, 2 in the Stockton/Lodi area and this one in Sonora which is in the foothills of the Sierras. The others are singular brick n mortars and maybe 1 of them may even have a bar. This one in Sonora is more of an 'express' version that's attached to a gas station minimart. There is good seating like about 5-6 tables inside with another 2-3 tables outside. If you need a restroom, you'll have to walk across the minimart. For a burger joint this place has a serious unique angle. But you have to love cheese in order to appreciate that angle, otherwise you'd be missing out on what makes this place special. When you get a cheeseburger here, they will add a huge mound to that sizzling burger that it will deliberately spill onto that griddle. They will cover it to facilitate the melting and what results is a melty cheeseburger with this awesome 'cheese skirt' attached. I have never seen a burger quite like this, so the novelty was exciting. That cheddar cheese skirt is lacy, gets kinda caramelized and hardens a bit. Kinda like a cheese frico if you've ever had it in a fancy Italian resto. When hot it is semi-liquidy; when warm it is pliable like soft plastic; and when completely cool it will harden like a crisp cracker, but it always tastes of salty intense cheese. Some people eat the skirt first as an appetizer, as it is difficult to eat the actual burger with the skirt intact. Others bend that skirt back into the burger/bun and then proceed to go to town. That is how I did it and imo that is the way to go. Cuz in that, that intense cheese flavor and texture is mingled with the burger and produce, giving each bite a representation of everything. It is truly a ride. I also have to give props to the burger itself as it seriously quality stuff. It is more 'steak-y' than cheap ground beef-y. And that's a good thing cuz the cheese makes it so rich that a cheap fatty burger would make this excessively greasy. The produce and pickles are a must in this equation, cuz like I already pointed out, this is so rich and oily that the fresh produce and the quality tangy pickles complements this burger ride perfectly. I actually wouldn't mind in getting extra pickles next time as it brightens the bites beautifully. The bun was just okay, wished it were toasted more but at least it withstood the juiciness of the ride. It didn't disintegrate or turn to mush, so again giving props. You can pick a burger size 1/4 or 1/3 pound. And you can even pick the size of the cheese skirt in ounces. I did the 1/3lb in the smallest skirt which is about 3 oz of cheese. I found that to be quite filling and perfect juicy bites. I wouldn't change that ratio. Any bigger your jaws will have to do some compromising/extra work. Tried some fries from my traveling mates and I'm glad I didn't get any with my order. It was the coated/textured type and just taste too processed for me. A burger and a soda was around $14ish. Staff was really nice and executed the concept perfectly. They cook to order, so it takes at least 5 minutes for a burger, over 10 if you place an order with multiple burgers. Worth the wait, this was a very memorable and satisfying burger experience. No doubt fiver!

Delicious! I came here with my friend because he wanted to try the cheese skirt and it did NOT…read moredisappoint!!! If you're a cheese lover this place is certainly for you! I understand there's more locations of squeeze burger we just happened to go to this one so if you can get to one, you have to try! Service was so good the girl working was a SWEETHEART actually all the ladies are at this location even though the last time I've been has been years! They serve you your food and are the sweetest! They also hook it up with the "cheese skirt" omg there is no shortage we loved it! This location has an adorable outdoor area with umbrellas delicious drinks and a tv with their diners and drive in's so it's funny to know guy fieri approved this cheeseburger joint lol super casual vibes we were in sweats and t shirts! no body cares so if you just want to roll in and get a bitchin cheesy cheeseburger! 10000 stars yum!!!

Indoor decor

Textbook Squeeze Burger *special*

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Yianni's Grill

4.6(210 reviews)

3.8 mi

Family-owned & operated

Healthy dining

Truly the best, quick, and friendly service with delicious and hearty food on our stop in historic…read moreSonora. My burger was hand-formed and seasoned perfectly on a light brioche bun - chef's kiss! My companion, who is vegetarian, had great menu options and opted for a platter with a wonderful variety of flavors and textures. While it is a Greek focused menu with cultural ambience, there is truly something for everyone and loved by locals!

Yianni's Grill is a Greek restaurant in Sonora, CA. We stopped here on the way to Bishop and…read moreYosemite. They serve American as well as Greek food. (Not a good sign) The food was better than expected, better than anything we had in Bishop! Safety Pluses - Online menu, Delivery services available, online ordering. Food Review: Pita and Dip ($7.99) Homemade hummus, tzatziki, melitzanosalata or tirokafteri served with sliced cucumbers, carrots and grilled pita bread was about average. lots of pita. 7.5/10 Gyro ($12.99) Ground lamb and beef blend seasoned with traditional Greek herbs with lettuce, tomato, onion and tzatziki sauce wrapped in a grilled pita was slightly above average with good quantity. 8/10 Lamb Souvlaki Plate ($24.99) Two marinated lamb skewers with pita and tzatziki sauce. Includes a choice of side, we choose rice. Quality meat that was not gamey. Cooked just right. 8.5/10 Overall - Very Good Food - Very Good Decor - Good Service - Good Value - Very Good Would we come back - Yes

Try our breakfast gyro: gyro meat , scrambled eggs, grilled onion snd peppers,feta cheese snd special sause!

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Your breakfast is waiting. Daily breakfast specials

Habit Burger & Grill

2.9(120 reviews)

1.7 mi

10/10 for their Milkshakes you can't beat them in this town. I looooove their chocolate one as well…read moreas their soda, do you notice how some fast food places soda machines are off like it tastes like pure soda and no flavor? Not the habit their soda is always crispy tasty and fresh!!! Service has improved TREMENDOUSLY since they first opened!! Which is wonderful! Because they have great food! The inside is nice too lots of seating, it's very clean, cool, and nice. So proud of the habit for coming a long way to near perfection!

Perfect place to order delicious options, Burgers, Chicken Sandwich, Veggie Options as well as…read moredifferent salads and sides when you're wanting to cater a business lunch. Manager/staff was accommodating and awesome in preparing for a group of 12 people. Love the Char Box! So convenient. The restaurant was very clean! Overall positive experience. Be back soon!

Strawberry Shake

Wilthy brown lettuce, 2 ounces of chicken, 3/4 cup of croutons. Is this a salad?

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Drink Station

The Peppery

3.7(381 reviews)

2.0 mi

We are very blesseRestaurant here in East Sonora, we are blessed! Their food is out of this world &…read morethey have plenty of parking.

High hopes... slow service even to get water. Calamari ordered as appetizer - smalllllll…read moreportion.Cobb salad...lots of lettuce less of other things that we expected. Wish our experience had been better. Waitress never checked on us. won't be back...

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Pocket bread and jalapeño poppers.

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Ken W.

Elite 18

151

123

1 year ago

Standard Pour is a must-visit if you're looking for great food and an impressive beer selection. Whether you're stopping by for a casual meal or a night out with friends, this place delivers on all fronts. The beer menu is fantastic, featuring a well-curated mix of local craft brews and rotating taps that keep things interesting. They have offerings from some of the best breweries. The food is just as impressive as the drinks. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Their burgers are top-notch--juicy, perfectly cooked, and loaded with great toppings. The appetizers are equally delicious (highly recommend the fries or pretzels with beer cheese). Portions are generous, and everything pairs perfectly with a cold beer. The atmosphere is relaxed but lively, making it a great spot for both date nights and group outings. Service is friendly and attentive, even when the place is busy. If you love great food and craft beer, Standard Pour is the place to go. read more

Jake R.

9 years ago

The Pour is now one of my favorite places to dine. They accommodate large groups, perfect for birthday parties. I have been there several times with my wife and kids. Great atmosphere! Also, attending one of their pint nights, is a must! You get to try a variety of different brews, from local brewery's. I recommend the Standard Pour to everyone!! read more

joel f.

16 years ago

Terrible! My family went there expecting good, perhaps great food, but were sorely disappointed. The food was cold, waay overpriced, frozen fries and eleven dollar mac 'n cheese! Gimme a break, top it off with a sour attitude from the owner. Bar none the worst dining experience ever! I wish I could have a refund, it was that bad! read more

Tobias J.

9 years ago

I have had positive experiences at The Standard Pour. I have never needed to wait for a seat and the staff is helpful. Lots of good menu options. My only complaint is that some meals seem rather over priced, you will not leave here without spending $30 but it is worth it every now and then. read more

Gary K.

141

8 years ago

Excellent brew and food choices. Service is quick and considerate. Food is not thrown together. It has been thoughtfully created to be better than all others. Can't over emphasize this as an outstanding lunch location! read more

Jr T.

11 years ago

This is one of our favorite places to eat in town. They always have a really good menu selection and plenty of different beers to go w/ that perfect meal. Really, really good food and friendly staff. read more

Colton B.

15 years ago

Fun menu, decent food. Good service. Was hoping for more stand out items on the beer menu as I didn't feel anything was that unique. Will go back again, kids were happy! read more

Ryan T.

12 years ago

if you have not been here.... go. Draft beer selection is amazing and ever-changing. great service with above average food. prices are very reasonable. who's thirsty? read more

Kris O.

15 years ago

Good beer. Decent prices. Taco Tuesday 2 dollar tacos were real good. Cool place for lunch or dinner. Would definitely go there again.

Sheliah H.

5 years ago

One of our favorite places to stop in and everyone knows you. Friendly and always great customer service and delicious food always!!

Leigha S.

3 years ago

The food is good I do recommend a standard pour. It does seem to take a little while to get our orders. The servers are nice enough.

Mike R.

4 years ago

My favorite restaurant in the area. Great beer and wine selection along with a wonderful menu with several of my favorites.

Jillian G.

Elite 21

286

13 years ago

I go here at least once a week. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is great and the service is excellent. :)

Carol G.

15 years ago

I just had an amazing meal here. Great Service, wonderful food and wine. Thank you for a great experience

Kimberly E.

4 years ago

This place is excellent! Great food, great service! Went here with my family and we had a wonderful time.

Steven N.

5 years ago

The service is really bad. We waited hours. No beers and no nothing. Foods ok but you're going to wait

Cass G.

3 years ago

One of the best restaurants in the county. The AHI is our fave. You must try this hidden gem.

Kerry W.

6 years ago

Fish and chips must have been sitting just like a fast food joint. We don't recommend it.

Shane R.

13 years ago

Awesome food! Awesome people! Awesome atmosphere! GO GO GO!

Dave Y.

14 years ago

Great food! Great beer! Great staff!

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