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Sonny's BBQ

Updated 2026-08-19 · 15,282 reviewed · 115 listed · Scored from 3,631 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(3631) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Carolina-Style BBQTexas-Style BBQBBQ CateringBBQ BuffetTraditional Smokehouse BBQRib House / Ribs SpecialistBBQ Food Truck / Stand
Sonny's BBQ
Price
moderate
Services
Carolina-Style BBQ, Texas-Style BBQ, BBQ Catering
Reviews
3631

What recent reviews say

Staff like Hope and Erin keep diners coming back week after week with genuine warmth and prompt, responsive service. Food arrives hot and generous, from tender baby back ribs to loaded sides, though inconsistency sometimes surfaces and pickup orders can run late.

The restaurant has built 50 years of reputation on smoked meats and BBQ sandwiches served at moderate prices. Despite occasional hiccups in food prep or communication, its steady stream of five-star reviews and ability to handle large groups shows why it remains a neighborhood draw in Oviedo.

Praised for
  • friendly, attentive servers
  • consistent quality
  • flavorful ribs and smoked meats
  • reasonable pricing
  • large portions
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Best for: Families and regular diners seeking consistent smoked ribs and generous portions at moderate prices.

Strengths

  • 50 years of operating tradition
  • smoked ribs and meats praised consistently
  • attentive, named servers (Hope, Erin, Micki)
  • full catering and family meal options

Worth knowing

  • Hope, Erin, and Micki consistently named as standout servers
  • Baby back ribs highlighted for tenderness in multiple reviews
  • Loaded tots, corn nuggets, and BBQ sides commonly mentioned
  • Online pickup ordering available; occasional 7-10 minute delays reported

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.51 average across the 100 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 91% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
2890
4
412
3
161
2
67
1
101

Contact

Address
7460 Dover Garden Ln, Oviedo, FL 32765
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Last verified 2026-08-19

Opening hours

Monday
11:00-21:00
Tuesday
11:00-21:00
Wednesday
11:00-21:00
Thursday
11:00-21:00
Friday
11:00-21:30
Saturday
11:00-21:30
Sunday
11:00-21:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryCurbside pickupCateringBBQ sandwichesSmoked meatsAppetizers

Operating:50 years of tradition

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

Common questions

Who are the standout servers at Sonny's Oviedo?
Hope, Erin, and Micki are frequently named in reviews for attentive, friendly service.
What are the most popular items?
Baby back ribs, smoked meats, loaded tots, corn nuggets, and BBQ sandwiches are frequently praised.
Does Sonny's offer catering and group dining?
Yes, their website lists catering services and family meals. The restaurant handles large groups.

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Last updated 2026-08-19