Sonny’s BBQ

Let me preface by saying that I like the food here, and they’re willing to fix something if it isn’t right.
I used to like to stop by for a sweet tea, but I’m done with that. They have one person manning the take-​out window, and she has no business being there. Once, I was going to order a take-​out meal. She completely ignored me while she took phone call after phone call. I told her I was in a bit of a rush and mentioned that all those callers had called after I was already standing there, so I wanted to make sure my order would go in before their huge (I mean huge) phone orders. She told me theirs would go in first, and she was a jerk about it, so I left.
I went in there last Fri. night for a tea, and there she was – at it again. There was a line literally out the door of people trying to order take-​out, and there she was, answering phone call after phone call. If the manager cares at all about her business, this rude, incompetent person should be fired.
Also, this Sonny’s tends to seat people right up back to back, next to, and on top of each other. I have autoimmune issues, so I can’t deal with being squished in next to a cougher or sneezer when there’s empty seats available in another section. Because I’ll get what they’re having, and I don’t mean the food. Once, when I was there, a waitress put me in a super busy section. She would not listen when I pointed to the empty section and said I wanted to sit there and not in the middle of the cattle drive they had going on. So, I went and sat over there in my usual spot. She came over to me and was such a «b» that if I didn’t have food already, I would’ve got up and left.
Bottom line: The food is decent, but not worth the hassle, and for God’s sake, don’t get take-​out! Sonny’s, I strongly suggest that you split take-​out and have one person answer the phone and another man (or woman) the window. It’s chaos, especially with whoever that awful girl is.

We ate at Sonnys last night on our way to Florida. We have been looking forward to this since our trip here last year. Not sure why we thought it was the only one in the area, but just learned there are hundreds of Sonnys around! I had the chicken and ribs combo plate which included ¼ of a chicken (I requested white meat) and three nice sized ribs. My husband had baby back ribs. We both had two very large sides with our meal as well as corn bread or garlic toast. It was just too much food, but so delicious. The sauces on the tables were also great. Our waitress, whose name I unfortunately can’t remember was so helpful and when we left, she gave me a fresh drink to go. We definitely will eat here again during our stay in Florida, but hope to visit this particular restaurant when we pass through Brunswick again!

A solid 3.5 stars. The food is good and the servers are nice. We ordered 3 ribs kids meals, a rib sampler, Mac and cheese, and corn bread. Cornbread was cold which is the reason for the 3.5 stars. But the ribs were perfect, the Mac and cheese was insanely good. The cornbread would have been outstanding if it were warm. Portions are great. Overall, great place to stop if you need a good meal and to stretch your legs while on a road trip. 2 adults and 3 kids are for $ 40.

The Ribs and chicken were ok, nothing to just jump up and down about. Not visiting Sonny’s will not leave you empty inside. The service was nice and friendly, reasonably price but the side dishes were terrible. The cole slaw, mac and cheese and potato salad were all bland and tasted as if they all came out of a 5 year old can from Canada. The side dishes did not have the southern taste I have come to know (South Carolina, Virginia, and Saint Louis) of the years.
To inprove the taste, Sonny’s cooks need time off to visit restaurants in the State locations mentioned.
Good Luck!

This place always messes up your order. Now, that’s not so bad if you’re eating in, but completely unacceptable for carry out. I’ve spent my last penny here.

Great BBQ. Try Sonny’ s sampler plate. Cole slaw is a must! And in my opinion the best.

Mmmmm good. Okra fried and delicious. House rubbed ribs with garlic bread slaw and sweet potato absolutely out of this world. Meat so tender falls off the bone. The pulled pork is great. Really really tasty. The bbq chicken was a little dry but nothing some bbq sauce couldn’t fix. 4 flavors of bbq sauce, each one better the the last. Mild, sweet, sizzling sweet and smokey! You will enjoy this place so don’t pass it by. Right off 95

Delicious! Get the sweet smokey ribs, green beans, baked beans, and cornbread!!! Beat on tap cold and delicious!!! Friendly stAff. Welcoming for brown people even in this small non brown town.

Awful service, food mediocre and not hot. Asked waitress if we could get a kids burger for my daughter who is over ten, said we would pay extra just didn’t want to waste food, she said she couldn’t do that the owner was there… What??? Ordered a bacon cheeseburger for my son, his regular cheeseburger came 10 minutes after the rest of the food without bacon, after he was done eating it she said the kitchen was still working on his bacon… what? What should he eat the bacon on? Wow! Had to ask for butter for the potato twice, and she snapped at us for asking. I have stopped at sonny’s many times traveling to Florida but this will be the last time.
Waitress just told us it’s her second day… she needs a new career and some serious training.

We stopped off on the way thru to Florida. Craving the southern authentic BBQ but most roadside joints were closed. Came across Sonnys. Being we had our dog with us we needed to get takeout. Well I swore I was back home in NY. Karen the employee filling the orders was on the ball. Hustling and so pleasant. There must have been a dozen people that came in at once. Some were regulars and others were people driving through. She didn’t miss a beat. I even managed to squeeze in an ice cold beer in a frosted mug while waiting for my order to be filled. We ordered the Sonnys Sampler (you can choose any four meats, w/​2 sides) Chicken and pulled pork combo, and Sides of BBQ beans, Mac n cheese and corn on the cob. The food was hot and delicious. I love love loved the BBQ beans slow cooked and perfect consistency, not to mushy or to firm. The ¼ white chicken was so tender. I was surprised by the flavor of the smoked turkey, most places it is usually dried out. The also have all you can eat salads and choice of all you can eat smoked meats. Definitely chain like atomsphere. If you are looking to relax and have a good meal check out Sonnys. We enjoyed it! thanks again KAREN you Rock GIRL!!!

This is nothing more than a chain food establishment. The BBQ is eh. ok at best. To be honest I could probably make better BBQ in my back yard. That being said the service was ok. just ok.
If you are in the area and have no other options then go ahead. I certainly would not drive out of my way to come here .
The sweet tea was good, but you can’t really mess sweet tea up.

Let’s start with the bathroom and the fact that you feel the need to get a tetanus shot after going in there. Around the door stalls are almost black with grime. Our waitress sucked rotten lemons. The woman couldn’t be any slower if she was in reverse. Another waiter took pity and gave us some tea. It took her 20 minutes to give the table behind us drinks at all. It would have been one star but the food was very good and could be five stars if they cleaned and fired Brenda.

This is all about BBQ and the sides. Great food and reasonably priced. I put the place in my travel log so next time I’m headed south this will be a pit stop for me. (no pun intended)
Easy on/​off I95
Check out the ribs or pulled pork. It has a full salad bar as well.