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Sonny's BBQ

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 2,850 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(2850) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Carolina-Style BBQTraditional Smokehouse BBQTexas-Style BBQ
Sonny's BBQ
Price
moderate
Services
Carolina-Style BBQ, Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, Texas-Style BBQ
Reviews
2850

What recent reviews say

Sonny's delivers flavorful, well-prepared barbecue in a welcoming atmosphere, with standout staff like Connor earning frequent praise. Service inconsistency appears occasionally: some diners encounter slow waits or neglected seating, while many praise attentive, friendly service and reliable quality across visits.

Praised for
  • excellent barbecue quality
  • warm, welcoming atmosphere
  • personable, attentive staff
  • popular Cuban sandwich
  • well-seasoned ribs and meats
tender-meatsmoky-flavorfriendly-staffauthentic-flavorfamily-friendly
Best for: families seeking casual barbecue with kids menus and flexible dining modes

Strengths

  • 50-year franchise heritage
  • signature Cuban sandwich
  • full-service catering available
  • multiple dining and pickup options

Worth knowing

  • Server Connor noted for personable, attentive service
  • Cuban sandwich frequently praised as signature item
  • Ribs, chicken, turkey, and brisket highlighted as exceptionally seasoned
  • Pickup orders sometimes delayed 40 minutes beyond stated time
  • High-top bar tables lack consistent server assignment

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.48 average across the 139 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 47
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1637
4
624
3
266
2
128
1
195

Opening hours

Monday
10:30-21:35
Tuesday
10:30-21:35
Wednesday
10:30-21:35
Thursday
10:30-21:35
Friday
10:30-22:05
Saturday
10:30-22:05
Sunday
10:30-21:35

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryCurbside pickupCateringWi-FiFamily-friendlyKids menu

Operating:50 Years of Tradition

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

Common questions

Does Sonny's offer catering?
Yes, they offer BBQ catering for events and group orders.
What dining options are available?
Dine-in, takeout, delivery, and curbside pickup. They also have a kids menu.
What is the signature item?
The Cuban sandwich is frequently praised by customers as a standout on the menu.

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Last updated 2026-08-26