We love this place ... best hamburgers, great salads, wonderful specials. The portions are generous making the meals a good value. The wine list can satisfy the pickiest of palates. The option to sit outside makes this a great choice for summer evening dinners , but indoors is comfortable . It can be a tad loud if it is a busy time of day so for the hearing impaired that could be a challenge but ask if you could sit on the wine side , it is a little quieter. 90% of the time we have GREAT service but on occasion we have had to flag down server for help or to pay . But don't let that small chance deter you , the food will not disappoint. read more

I used to live out here, and my family still does. This was one of my favorite places I used to go. However, I Visited on Mother's Day with my daughter and sister and had a completely different experience. I have a gluten allergy, one daughter has gluten sensitivity, and my other daughter has celiac disease. We informed our waitress that we needed gluten-free options and were told they were out of gluten-free buns but had gluten-free sourdough. After double-checking, the chef confirmed it was gluten-free. Something didn't seem right, so we asked to see the packaging. Wheat was listed as an ingredient. Thankfully, we caught the mistake before eating it. Unfortunately, when our food arrived, two of the gluten-free meals were still served with gluten-containing items, including a flour tortilla and the same bread we'd already identified as not gluten-free. The food itself was actually delicious, and I wish I could leave a more positive review based on that alone. However, for anyone with celiac disease, a gluten allergy, or a serious gluten sensitivity, accurate ingredient information is not optional--it's a health and safety issue. The repeated errors from both the kitchen and serving staff were extremely disappointing and left me with little confidence in their ability to safely accommodate gluten-free guests. read more

4.5 Food was very good. Service was also good. The only reason I gave it less .5 stars was the wait time for food. Other people ordered after us and they got their food before we did. read more

I've been coming here for years and I still think it's the best burger in town. Always juicy and cooked to order (I like a medium burger) with fresh ingredients and generous fries. Their killer garlic fries are a great upgrade but they might be overpowering for some. I love the Swiss-mushroom burger with grilled onions. Their patties are a 1/3 pound so it's a real meal. They also have a great black bean chili and a feta a cucumber salad. read more

Enjoyed the outdoor seating at this restaurant! In a little alley with umbrellas and bistro lights. We ordered fish and chips and this salmon entree and it was enough food for 4 of us. I would def go back! read more

Diamondback Grill - Salmon entree - Wine Bars Near Me - Sonora, California

Good GRACE if I could give this place 6 stars I would. Everything on their menu is soooo dang good and I've tried just about everything. This time we had some wine as well cups of chili- very meaty and good! I LOVE getting the pesto mozzarella burger with garlic fries but an honorable mention I do also love to get is their salmon sandwhich on an English muffin. It sounds like an odd combination but it's delicious! Don't knock it until you try it! The service is always wonderful the servers are evenly distributed throughout the restaurant and so sweet and able to take care of your section and make sure you have everything you need! Very remarkably great service! The vibe here is busy!! It's the perfect place to have dinner the restaurant has two entrances I suggest parking behind it in the free parking lot so that you can go through the back door, unless you want to try and find somewhere downtown. Given it is so busy it is very impressive how they manage to get to your table and make sure you have everything you need no matter what!! We will DEFINITELY be back! And I can't wait!! So yummy! read more

Diamondback Grill - Their pesto mozzarella burger! SO good - Wine Bars Near Me - Sonora, California

Lunch on Sunday was perfect for a get together with friends and their young children. Diamondback had options the little ones enjoyed and the staff were so gracious and helpful with Hugh chairs, coloring material, and family-friendly options. The food was delicious and didn't take long at all. Diamondback is definitely a favorite for giving visitors to the area good food, quality service, and a nice atmosphere. Get the sweet potato fries and I highly recommend either a classic diamondback burger or the BLT! Garlic fries aren't messing around, they are seriously garlicky and quite delicious. read more

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The food was great and our server was excellent, only problem is only 1 restroom for this good sized restaurant, I had 2 beers with with lunch then there was a 20 minute wait to use the one single all gender restroom, if I go back I won't drink any beer that's for sure. read more

I ordered the chicken Tenders plate. The chicken was great but they lacked a good dipping sauce for them. I asked if they had honey mustard which I prefer to which the waitress said yes but brought me mustard vinarette instead which was not a good choice for me. The fries were okay (I tried the garlic fries they claim to be famous for) but they were only okay and nothing to write home about. My husband got the Tostada salad which he enjoyed. If I were to return I would have to try something else. read more

I always eat there when in Sonora. Usually the food is good and service is good. Today. Not so much. Service was awful. Long wait even thought it wasn't super busy. Food came out cold. Not sure if I will return read more

This place won our hearts and stomachs. They allowed us to bring in our baby and enjoy delicious food. Thank you diamondback grill and town of Sonora. We love coming here and will be back for sure. read more

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We arrived at an in-between time, between lunch and dinner, and were seated immediately. We had a fantastic server, who gave a sincere and enthusiastic recommendation when I was torn between two dishes. We started with the brie salad with caramelized apples--an interesting combination. The apples had a dessert-like sweetness, which was odd/unexpected, but the add-on chicken was unbelievably moist and tender. Based on that, I'd highly recommend ordering chicken with any dish here! We also tried the fish and chips, which were perfectly crispy and not at all greasy and the teriyaki chicken sandwich, which was the server's recommendation and absolutely delicious. Beyond the food, the ambiance was wonderful. I especially appreciated the historical touches in the preserved walls and signage, which added so much character to the space. The menu and specials had plenty of tempting options, and prices were decent beside the steak, which was $41 I thought was a bit steep. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try the ribs with sweet potatoes and specialty lava cake with ice cream, cream, dessert plus, I couldn't help but notice other diners enjoying their dishes. read more

Diamondback Grill - Inside showing the walls with their many layers of stone plaster and paint. - Wine Bars Near Me - Sonora, California

First, allow me to start this with saying the service is always great and the restaurant looks well kept. We've been eating here on and off for a few years, and honestly, Diamondback Grill isn't always consistent with their food quality. Not sure if the kitchen crew has a high turnover rate, but some of our past visits weren't wonderful. However, our food during our last visit was excellent! Their burgers are fantastic and their produce is fresh. I absolutely love their garlic fries. Keep in mind you'll have hot garlic breath for the rest of the day but they're worth it. If you're in the mood for a burger, Diamondback is the spot (as long as the kitchen crew is solid). read more

Diamondback Grill - Bacon cheddar burger with garlic fries - Wine Bars Near Me - Sonora, California

Last time we went our friend ordered the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich. When it came out, it was nothing like the menu described. After the server argued then agreed to ask the cook, it was remade according to the menu. When you always order the same thing, you know. We have not wanted to go back there. It's sad. Maybe someday. read more

lively restaurant located in the heart of downtown sonora...building appears historic...exposed brick and plaster...old signs of a possible pharmacy/store in a past life...staff are cheerful and welcoming...menu provided...2 adults and 2 children...no kids meals...decided on chicken strips with fries $15.95...plain burger $17.95 and upgraded with sweet potato fries for $1 extra...decide to have the share the burger and chicken half and half...for the adults...took a chicken breast sandwich with soup $18.95 and other took a feta & cucumber salad with chicken $21.95...the burger was thick and decent...fries were plentiful and good...chicken strips battered thick and seasoned...bit too heavy...chicken breast was a bit dry, but overall a good sandwich...butternut squash soup was lightly sweet and creamy good...feta & cucumber salad looked quite good...portions are pretty big...food is decent...service is friendly...prices are fair...about $100 total after tax and tip for 4 meals... read more

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My husband and I tried the Bison Burger, it was our first time there and it came highly recommended. My husband likes his burgers medium well and it was a little too medium for me. Our waitress was so nice and said "I want you to be happy" so she took my half back and cooked it a little longer. The onion rings had the best batter so tasty and you just can't eat one or two! The little gal offered us a desert on the house, but we were stuffed. Thank you for the awesome service and friendly welcome to your cute little town with big hospitality!!! Oh I can't forget, a pint of Modelo was only $6 Best Buy for a Beer in California. read more

Diamondback Grill - Bison Burger with onion rings. - Wine Bars Near Me - Sonora, California

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Amazing! Met all me and my dad's accommodations. Service was great and the staff was so nice. The restaurant itself had a wonderful atmosphere. The food was just delicious over all. read more

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I had read some amazing reviews of Diamondback Grill and really had high hopes. Overall, it was decent, a solid 3 stars. Arriving around 4, on a Sunday, it was fairly quiet but still had a steady stream of diners. It had a cool interior with a focus on Yosemite images and an exposed brick wall. Service was prompt and we were seated right away along with food arriving quickly. The food itself was good, not great. I ordered the portobello sandwich and the bun wasn't very well toasted and I've had better. The side salad it came with was nice, though, since they added some colorful carrots and tomatoes. Other places will just give you some mixed greens and call it a day. Overall, it was fine-just not super memorable somewhere I'd seek out to go again. People seem to love it-just didn't live up to all the hype for me. read more

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Had dinner on Christmas Eve 2025. We had salmon plate and a burger and fries. Both were excellent. The atmosphere wasn't great as another table with a group of people we're drinking and pretty loud which made it not so pleasant, but hey it was the holidays and some like to whoop it up. We will visit again. read more

Customer Service severely needs attention. My family and I walked in just now to have dinner and we were met with such horrible service. There was no one at the front desk...staff did see us there as they made eye contact, but went about their business. I like to give the benefit of the doubt and waited additional 5 minutes before I asked someone if anyone would be helping us- the waitress said she would get a table cleaned up to seat us...more time passed and nothing happened. No they weren't overly busy and no they didn't appear to be understaffed. Not sure why they were indifferent to business- guess they don't need any. read more

Good quality food. Don't miss this opportunity to get an excellent hamburger I go there frequently. Highly recommend.

The food here is delicious and the service is incredible! We were out of towners but everyone was so friendly to us and our dogs were allowed inside. We will definitely be going back read more

Yumm Yumm this place was great I know I'll be back garlic fries are bomb I'm not joking!! read more

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Yes they must have been off before. The last few times everything has been amazing. I really like this place

Food was great. Sister had salmon with polenta and it's was delicious as well. Amelia was our waitress, great service, she was really sweet read more

Diamondback Grill - Carrot cake Pecan pie Vanilla ice cream So good. All of it!! - Wine Bars Near Me - Sonora, California

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On a busy Saturday night we waited about 15 minutes for a table near the kitchen entrance. Service was quick and efficient but not very friendly. My salad was good and the dressings seem to be made in-house and were good. read more

They are slow, slow, slow. I could see the kitchen staff just slowly doing the minimum. I'm sure they all think that they could be million-dollar influencers instead of actually working for a living. The food however, was delicious. I had the grilled chicken sandwich with Ortega chilies, and a side salad. Excellent. At the end, the waiter did comp me a beer for the long wait time. That was nice. Make sure you allocate lots of time before stepping in here. read more

Attentive waitstaff and got a seat outdoors since it was a beautiful day. Always managed to make sure we had all of our needs met while handling incoming customers during lunch. My fav was fish and chips. Juicy and had great coating. Will come back again. read more

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The costumer service is amazing! They are always up beat and the food comes out quick. All the severs are always willing to help me customize my meal to the way I like it and they even offer gluten free options. They are awesome and so is the food ! The environment is very welcoming. The owners are doing a great job! read more

This was my first time here. I liked the style in the restaurant. It was very laid-back. I went with the bison, burger and salad. There is a spot to sit outside next to the restaurant, but tables are limited. Next time I would like to be able to sit out there however, there is plenty of seating inside the portion sizes are really big and you don't get cheated on your burger. read more

Diamondback Grill - Bison Burger - Wine Bars Near Me - Sonora, California

HAVE AGAIN: Delicious onion rings and a half order was huge - more than enough for two people. Very good fries. Chocolate chip cookie was good. NOT HAVE AGAIN: The bacon cheese burger was ok, but I'd prefer having something different next time. read more

We arrived to place an order for their wonderful fish and chips. We ordered then headed over to the outside alley to wait for them to deliver to us. After waiting 40 minutes, my husband ventured into the restaurant to find out what the problem was. He was told that the order had just come up and she was getting ready to bring it to us. They retrieved the order already bagged and he gave them a 25% tip and brought the meal back to me. When we opened the container that held our fish and chips, the fish was very hot and smelled wonderful, but the french fries were room temperature at best except where they had been warmed up by the hot fillet. Needless to say they were soggy and much less appetizing. They had forgotten to put in condiments other than tartar sauce, so I sent my husband back to get malt vinegar and ketchup. When he returned, the small container of malt vinegar only had a tablespoon in it. There was a generous portion of coleslaw, very over dressed. Not sure what happened in the kitchen last night but the fish tasted great. read more

I have been a frequent customer for over 20+ years and always loved their garlic fries. Literally loved their fries and considered them the best in our region... they were shoestring and no battered... delicious. Went in recently and they changed their fries to some nasty battered fries that are super greasy and rancid tasting. If you're familiar with restaurants, these battered type fries are the absolute lowest quality fries a restaurant can order from the Sysco truck and restaurant food vendors.... Terribly disappointing, probably won't be back since all their other food is just ok. Hopefully the restaurant decides to go back to the original style versus cutting corners. read more

Diamondback Grill - Gross battered fries - Wine Bars Near Me - Sonora, California

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Delicious food! Amazing menu, we will for sure be back. Service was quick and waitress was kind. It was quiet when we went but I'm sure it could be very loud; smaller atmosphere but we will be back! read more

Food- ordered 2 bison burgers with garlic fries, blue cheese and bacon . Service- quick and the waitress is sharp Ambiance- it is a beautiful place , has good vibe to it, but I think the bar should be in the front instead of the back . Waitress is amazing , Callann. Quick , welcoming, and sharp like I said . Chefs: thank you for your work, it was all on point . to solve the tips issue (leave cash but not Apple Pay, just vote for trump and your problem is solved , lol read more

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I ordered Togo we had the ribs and Kobe burger. Both were excellent! They said it'd be about 15 mins it was only 10 minute wait. G food was hot exactly as ordered and the gal that helped me was super sweet, even though she obviously very busy. I love diamondback grill. read more

Visiting Sonora CA for the afternoon. Had an incredible, delicious and very large (1/2 lb.) cheeseburger that I couldn't finish! Service was excellent and servers were friendly and efficient. The ambiance was pleasant. Highly recommend if you're ever in this neck of the woods (literally). read more

the worst!!! i have been coming here occasionally for 10'years . i received the worst food i could imagine!! so disappointed; to ensure it was not me i had the waitress check the food with me:: the fries cold to the touch. she immediately got me a new order: then comes the leather burger with frozen tomatoes and yes frozen lettuce!! to ensure it was not just me i had the waitress grab the tomatoes and yes she had the oh fuck look! too much to ask for good food for a $20 burger ? I Guess so. so disappointed.. the good. the waitress was understanding sorry no pic she took the burger and i asked her to tell the kitchen that was really bad. read more

I don't usually leave reviews, but after my recent dining experience, I couldn't not shout out the incredible service we received from Hannah. From the moment we sat down, she made us feel genuinely welcome--like we were regulars, even though it was our first time there. Hannah was attentive without being overbearing, and somehow managed to be both incredibly efficient and super friendly at the same time. She knew the menu inside and out, gave us spot-on recommendations, and made sure our drinks and food arrived perfectly timed. It's rare to find someone who balances professionalism with such warmth and charisma, but she did it effortlessly. Hannah turned what would've been a great meal into an unforgettable one. If every restaurant had a Hannah, the dining world would be a much better place. She's a true gem, and we'll definitely be back--partly for the food, but mostly for her! read more

Came here for an early dinner after visiting the Indigeny Reserve. This place is really family friendly. Service and food was good. I got the Bacon Cheddar Burger with fries and my friend got a grilled cheese sandwich with onion rings. Both were delicious! The onion rings were also amazing and I would definitely recommend. Only giving 4 stars because the place could use some cleaning up. Table tops and chairs were a little sticky and the floor could've been swept. When we came in, they weren't too busy and they were well staffed. Again, would definitely recommend and come back! read more

Diamondback Grill - Bacon Cheddar Burger - Wine Bars Near Me - Sonora, California