Sonny's Bbq - Bradenton

The food portions at this restaurant are very generous and delicious, particularly the pork dish. Pam, the server, is always outstanding in her service.

Overall, it is a good restaurant. The BBQ egg rolls are really tasty. However, the rest of the restaurant could use a thorough cleaning. It was disappointing that there were no more salads available for the whole family. The quality of the meat was excellent. It seems like Sonny, the owner, has not been keeping up with the standards. I would only recommend Sonny's to go, as the dine-in experience is not what I remember it to be.

We drive 45 minutes to get here as this was the closest one to us in Riverview. The waitress was definitely busier than the others it seemed. She wasn't too friendly but that's fine.However when it came time to pay I showed her my birthday coupon and she turned unfriendly real quick. My husband utilized the coupon and apparently we got a sandwich that didn't apply to the birthday coupon. Does it say that in the email? No it doesn't. So she gives us flack saying the sandwich is too expensive for that coupon and she'll honor it just this one time. Like I shouldn't have to tell you I'm using a coupon. If I can only order specific items then it should say that. She also told us the sandwich was more expensive than the menu showed it was. But whatever she knows more than me, right?To top it off our food was pretty cooled down when we got it.She left a bad taste in my mouth. This location was dirty anyway. Nasty restrooms and the booth we sat in was terrible. They need to buy new cushions for these ripped up booths.We won't be back. This location is probably the worst I have ever eaten at.

I know this is a favorite for all the local community. The service was good, with more take-out than eat-in. Had the ribs, slaw, and mac and cheese. Could taste flour in the mac and cheese. If you like your pork falling off the bone. This is your place. I like a little pull on mine, ribs. Didn't ask if they used any MSG, but my body said yes.

The service was excellent and the food was delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience.