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Sonny's BBQ

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 3,569 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(3569) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
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Sonny's BBQ
Location
Orlando
Price
moderate
Services
Texas-Style BBQ, Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, BBQ Catering
Reviews
3569
Best for
Families and casual diners seeking quality BBQ and generous portions.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-08-26). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-18.

What do customers say?

Sonny's delivers consistently strong BBQ with tender ribs, brisket, and sausage that reviewers praise for bold flavor and generous portions. Staff like Trinity and Jalen earn regular mentions for attentiveness, and the dining space is clean and open; most visits hit the mark, though a handful report off days.

Praised for
  • tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs
  • bold, full-bodied flavor
  • generous portions at fair price
  • friendly, attentive staff
  • clean, spacious dining
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Best for: Families and casual diners seeking quality BBQ and generous portions.

What stands out?

  • Tender ribs and brisket with bold, full-bodied smoke flavor
  • Generous portions and fair pricing
  • Attentive, named staff
  • Clean, spacious dining room

Worth knowing

  • Staff members Trinity and Jalen specifically praised for service
  • Baby back ribs come right off the bone
  • Dry rub ribs noted as exceptional
  • Brisket mac and cheese offered as a side option
  • Kids menu and vegetarian options available

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.47 average across the 67 texas-style bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Score
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
2364
4
627
3
279
2
112
1
187

Contact

Address
7423 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-08-26

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
Slow-smoked BBQRibsBrisketWingsBBQ sandwichesCateringFamily mealsAppetizers

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

Frequently asked questions

Are Trinity and Jalen always available?
These staff members are mentioned positively in recent reviews, but shift patterns are not specified. Call the Orlando location directly for current staffing.
What sides come with the meal?
Okra, fries, and brisket mac and cheese are confirmed options; their website lists Sidekicks, but the full range is best confirmed in person or by phone.

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Last updated 2026-08-26