Sonny’s Smokehouse

This is an odd review for me — because in the 12 years that my wife and I have been together — I would never imagine doing a review of a restaurant in her home town. Ackerman is a small town and my wife’s family lives in Bywy which is right outside Ackerman — in other words its the country; and we all know that if you grew up in the country — you rarely pay to go out to eat — because EVERYONE cooks. I usually do a majority of the grilling when I come up from Jackson — but I just wasn’t in the mood to sit over a grill for 6 to 8 hours on this trip.
I asked my father-​in-​law where to get some BBQ — he really couldn’t remember the name of the place in town — but he knew the location. Luckily, someone else did a review on Sonny’s Smokehouse prior to me.
It’s a little spot — sandwiched between two small businesses — but they are right across the street from a Family Dollar if you are looking for a land mark to find them.
I had a hankering for ribs that day — so I ordered the rib dinner. It came with two sides — so I asked for baked beans and the loaded potato salad. They do have a mustard potato salad as well.
They use the spare rib (which is my favorite cut) and they give you sauce on the side.
Unilocal needs to add half stars — because Sonny’s is a solid 3.5. They are a respectable BBQ place. The only drawback for me was the price. The rib plate was $ 12 and some change — with four ribs. I usually expect about 5 or 6 when I order a rib plate from a BBQ joint.
The baked beans were good, if you don’t mind sweet. The potato salad was pretty good. The ribs were very tender and taste was solid, not too salty — not too bland. Now their sauce is unique — its like a Texas picante mixed with Mississippi sweet. I really appreciated the uniqueness of it — its not the best I’ve ever had, but it is distinct and its in the Top 10 and that’s after sampling BBQ in Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, Florida, Ohio, Illinois, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
Sonny’s Smokehouse deserves a spot on the Mississippi BBQ trail list and I will make sure I forward their information on to them.
If you are ever close to Ackerman and have a taste for some BBQ — give Sonny’s Smokehouse a try.

Sonny’s Smokehouse is hands down the best BBQ restaurant in Mississippi. I’ve been to the other «best» and none of them can compete. One taste of the brisket would convert even the most staunch and hard-​nosed non believer. The tender smokiness of the brisket is just the beginning. I dare you to try to keep the rib meat on the bone. I dare you to not try to live in the parking lot forever after tasting the ribeye sandwich (the best steak you’ll ever have the honor of experiencing). Mr Sonny is a man dedicated to providing the best food for the best price. Your food is served in a to-​go container because Mr Sonny is also a man that believes in GENEROUS portions. Friendly service and food that’s worth the drive from anywhere… in the country. Eat here if you like BBQ, steaks, baked potatoes filled with BBQ or steak, and amazing food in general.