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Sonny's BBQ

Updated 2026-08-18 · 6,088 reviewed · 140 listed · Scored from 4,088 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(4088) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
BBQ CateringTexas-Style BBQCarolina-Style BBQTraditional Smokehouse BBQ
Sonny's BBQ
Price
moderate
Services
BBQ Catering, Texas-Style BBQ, Carolina-Style BBQ
Reviews
4088

What recent reviews say

Laura and the Winter Park team earn consistent praise for attentiveness, warmth, and genuine enthusiasm. Food quality and cleanliness round out a no-friction dining experience locals return to repeatedly.

The restaurant operates across Winter Park, Oviedo, and Apopka with dine-in, takeout, delivery, and curbside options. Their website states 50 years of tradition behind slow-smoked BBQ, sandwiches, and family meals, plus catering for larger needs.

Praised for
  • friendly, attentive staff (especially Laura)
  • clean, quiet dining area
  • quality BBQ
  • consistent service experience
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Best for: Diners who value personable, attentive service and a relaxed dining atmosphere.

Strengths

  • standout staff attentiveness and personality
  • clean, quiet location
  • slow-smoked quality
  • 50-year track record

Worth knowing

  • Staff members Laura and Lori named repeatedly for service excellence
  • Location described as clean and quiet
  • Website states 50 years of operating history

What reviews say by service

Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Reviewers call the slow-smoked BBQ excellent and consistent.
Texas-Style BBQ
Limited direct review mentions; website lists this as a service.
Carolina-Style BBQ
Limited direct review mentions; website lists this as a service.
BBQ Catering
Website lists catering; no recent review detail on this service.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.51 average across the 124 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 95% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
3195
4
527
3
188
2
77
1
101

Common questions

Does Sonny's BBQ in Winter Park offer catering?
Yes. Their website lists catering as a service for larger events and parties.
Can I get food delivered?
Yes. Delivery is available alongside dine-in, takeout, and curbside pickup.
What are the hours?
Open 7 days a week. Check their Google Business profile for specific daily times.

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Last updated 2026-08-18