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Sonny's BBQ

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 543 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(543) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
BBQ CateringTraditional Smokehouse BBQ
Sonny's BBQ
Location
Winter Haven
Price
moderate
Services
BBQ Catering, Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Reviews
543
Best for
busy professionals and families seeking quality pit-smoked meats in a welcoming space

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-08-26). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-19.

What do customers say?

Sonny's delivers consistently tender brisket and pit-smoked ribs with bold flavors that draw praise from across the region. Staff members like Jasmine stand out for warmth and attentiveness even near closing time, though occasional service delays and pricing inconsistencies dent the experience for a small share of visitors.

Praised for
  • tender, flavorful brisket
  • attentive, named staff (Jasmine, Lindsey)
  • authentic smoked meats
  • welcoming atmosphere
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Best for: busy professionals and families seeking quality pit-smoked meats in a welcoming space

What stands out?

  • consistently tender brisket and burnt ends
  • named staff known for warmth
  • pit-smoked ribs and wings
  • catering for events

Worth knowing

  • Staff member Jasmine specifically praised across multiple recent reviews for warmth and attentiveness near closing time
  • Lindsey noted as excellent server
  • Brisket and burnt ends highlighted by reviewers, including praise from a Texas native
  • Cherry Cola Wings and Cherry Cola Sauce on burnt ends mentioned as standout flavors

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.48 average across the 139 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 56% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Score
Star rating 54
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
389
4
56
3
30
2
23
1
45

Opening hours

Monday
10:45-21:00
Tuesday
10:45-21:00
Wednesday
10:45-21:00
Thursday
10:45-21:00
Friday
10:45-21:30
Saturday
10:45-21:30
Sunday
10:45-21:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Slow-smoked BBQPit-smoked ribsSmoked wingsBBQ sandwichesFamily mealsCateringAppetizersBBQ bowls

Operating:50 Years of Tradition

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

Frequently asked questions

Who should I ask for when I visit?
Multiple reviewers recommend requesting server Jasmine, who is noted for warmth and attentiveness.
What signature items stand out?
The brisket, burnt ends, pit-smoked ribs, and Cherry Cola Wings receive consistent praise.
Does Sonny's cater?
Yes, the business offers catering according to its website.

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Last updated 2026-08-26