My visiting missionary friend and family absolutely loved the food. I'd promised them some great Q and the folks at Sonny's delivered. More than that, I want to post a HUGE thankyou to the staff, Lola in particular, for bailing me out of what could have been a catastrophe of monumental proportions. I'd driven up from Kingsland, TX, following a crazy Google GPS Route and my phone's battery gave out... 1/4 mile from the store! I coaxed enough juice into it to get me to Sonny's, but then I was totally stuck! Everything I needed to find the place where my friend was staying was trapped in my useless phone! I couldn't call him to tell him why I was so late. That's where Lola earned my undying gratitude. After explaining my plight, she let me use their wireless charger AND printed out the directions I needed to follow to get to my destination! Thanks to the 'above and beyond' heroics of Sonny's staff I made it to meet my friend and had a wonderful afternoon with my him and his family. Thank you Sonny Bryant's Smokehouse! You saved my day! Note: The 7 of us had sliced brisket, pulled pork and ribs, with beans, mac n cheese and coleslaw sides. Once the eating started it became VERY QUIET as they drove into that feast with great relish! read more

Lunch came about 2:15 pm. Empty as expected with occasional trickle and carry outs from UTD across the street. Order 1: 2 meat with Sliced Brisket & pulled chicken. Side: green bean casserole & baked beans. The pulled chicken may have had a smoked flavor but it was impossible to tell due to extreme saltiness. We both agreed this was a "never again" item. The Sliced brisket on the other hand had a visible smoke ring but was overdone or perhaps had been held too long in a bin. It was not bad but I've had so much better and would not buy a Lb of this meat to go like I do at the Sonny Bryan's across from Southwest Medical. That one is very consistent and usually on point particularly with the meats. To be fair we ate the 3 slices of brisket (drenched in sauce) but I'm disappointed and would look for other options and not this location at the time of day. The roll was cold but not stale. It just was meh and didn't add anything to the meal. The beans were also just barely better than most canned beans. The may have been canned and then touched up but not good. I wanted good beans and these were not that. The casserole looked good enough but taste was flat. Tasted like green beans with fried onions and cream of something soup but missing flavor. They had salt and that was not missing but they were not notable at all. The green beans did have a little snap and were probably made from fresh but they gave their tenderness for nothing. It was a fail. Order 2: Chopped barbecue sandwich. Sandwich was decent and meat adequately sauced to be more tender with a perceptible smokiness. It wasn't great brisket and the base meat wasn't particularly tender but as stated the sauce helped compensate. Positive note was they did give a discount for seniors but price had nothing to do with the meal experience. Wish this had been better because I was looking forward to this lunch since yesterday. ******* NOT RECOMMENDED ****** read more

Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse - Two meat plate with Sliced Brisket and pulled chicken - Smokehouse Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Oh boy. Atmosphere: looks good from the inside, rustic, kind of dig the look. No music, so it seemed like a dead zone. 3/10 (you have to have some country & western playin, something that matches the vibe) The food: Brisket: dry, tasteless 1/10 Cheddar/jap sausage: tasted like hotdogs 1/10 Pulled pork: dry, seemed old: 2/10 Mac & cheese: I don't know what to say 1/10 Green bean casserole: tasteless, seemed old 1/10 Dinner role: best thing on my plate, wow 7/10 Service: fine 5/10 Overall: the food seems to be from a hospital cafeteria. I really hate giving bad reviews, but come on, it would be super easy to do this the right way. $23 with a drink, not a good value. read more

Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse - My food. - Smokehouse Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Vegan review- there are a few items I can get on the menu here while my dad wanted to come here for Father's Day. I got the mashed potatoes. Beans, roll, and fried okra, and apple pie. My, oh my! Everything was delicious! The brand did have meat in them, but it was minimal, and was a side so I didn't have much to eat. I loved it. I don't come here often because of the obvious, but what I did have was amazing! I'll only come back if someone in my family wants to eat this. read more

Best barbs in town . I live in Plano so I call my order in. It is always ready within 15 mins . Every time it is always perfect. Great staff friendly . I would recommend to all. read more

It's been years since I have eaten here but with a power outage and the smell in the air as I drove past I pulled a U-Turn and went in for a bite. The service was great as was the food. I went with the sliced brisket and jalapeño sausage po'boy, green bean casserole, and fried okra. Great choice on my part if I say so myself. It was delicious and filling. read more

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I picked up 2 lbs of lean sliced brisket, 1/2 lb of moist, 1 lb of jalapeno sausage and 1 lb of ribs. The sausage and ribs were good, however, the 2lbs of brisket was almost uneatable because it was way overcooked and extremely dry. Even the moist was way too dry. Very disappointed after spending $119.00. Put a damper on New Years dinner. read more

Had a Sliced Brisket BBQ Sandwich here today plus some BBQ Beans. It was good but I prefer their location on Inwood in the Hospital District. It's open 24 hours which is nice if you're in that area at night. I'm used to David's BBQ and Hurtardo's BBQ in Pantego and Arlington. Get more meat and I prefer the sides there. I'll remember Sonny's when Harold and I delivering Kosher Meals on Wheels and need a convenient place to have a good lunch. David's and Sonny's are from the same family who started in the Oak Cliff area on Jefferson Blvd. Sonny's is now owned by someone outside the Bryan family. I appreciate the 24 Hour Sonny's because sometimes you want BBQ at us unusual times!! read more

I teach nearby and this was my first time. Place an order for ribs, brisket sandwiches and even bbq chicken, sides, onion rings and a loaded baked potato! My family loved everything! Great Service too! I liked the self serve condiment area where you can get peppers, pickles, etc. My family also loved all the sides too! (Mac n Cheese, Fried Okra, Potato Salad and the huge onion rings)! read more

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Ok- the first time I went I ordered the sliced Brisket sandwich without bread and 1 side of coleslaw. Excellent! Today (Tuesday) I wanted the same thing and was informed that was the "Monday" special by the cashier. Anyway I ordered the same thing but it came with 2 sides ($14.99 v. $12.99) I ordered coleslaw and baked beans. They "barbecued" baked beans are mushy pinto beans way overcooked in barbecue sauce. The brisket portion was enough for a toddler. Think I'm taking a long break from them. With the snooty cashier trying to enforce the rules, to the meal itself I will refrain from buying. read more

I lived around the corner from this restaurant for years. It used to be so great and one of my favorite go-to places to eat. But wow, this place has gone downhill. I still love the restaurant layout and amenities. Clean and orderly. But the Food was simply awful. I had the two meat platter with jalapeno sausage and pulled pork with an okra side and BBQ beans. MEATS: The sausage was shriveled up and dry and the pulled pork was mushy. Both should have never been served to a customer. The okra was good, but served at room temperature (obviously not cooked to order). And the beans, well, you can't screw that up. My son had the wings, and they were huge. He is a wing expert and gave them a 4 out of 5. My wife had the smoked turkey, and it was also served at room temperature, but it did taste good. Finally, this place was known for the best rolls in town. Not any more. The rolls were cold, dry and looked dehydrated - no longer fresh. This is very sad. read more

I love this place! I've been going here since I was a kid and recently moved back home and have started making it a regular part of my rotation. They go the extra mile and Jeff the GM really cares about his customers. Definitely come by for the amazing food, delightful atmosphere and excellent customer service! read more

Driest brisket I have ever had. My son loves ribs and they were very small with little meat. Out of the chain BBQ places in dallas, this does not match up to others. read more

Meat was good. Sides were mostly good. We had fries, okra, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and Mac n cheese. Green bean casserole was oddly tangy. BBQ beans were just so-so. Onion rings were HUGE. Rolls were amazing. Service was awesome. read more

Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Enjoyed a chopped beef and sliced beef plate (2 meats) with 2 sides. The sides we selected were fried okra and cole slaw. The portions are huge and we got several meals out of this! I love their rolls! They look like mini loaves of bread and are so buttery and delicious! Also shown is a serving of peach cobbler. Hubby and I shared this desert later and warmed it up in the microwave and added a scoop of vanilla ice cream. read more

Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse - 2 meats (sliced beef and chopped beef) and 2 sides (coleslaw and fried okra) and an individual serving of peach cobbler - Smokehouse Near Me - Richardson, Texas

We ordered brisket, chicken, pork fries, okra, and the world's famous onion rings the fries. I don't know what seasoning they had on them but they were really delicious and the okra was perfect. Service was Excellent . Our food came out in five minutes and also the workers were really nice, the ambience it felt like my favorite place in Maine to go camping and it smelt amazing, 10/10 read more

Okay, I had high hopes for this place, and I was disappointed. When you hear the name Sonny Bryant, you usually think of high quality old fashioned good old fashion BBQ. I can't say the food was decent, I had a mixed plate of sausage which was terrible, ribs which were okay and pork which was dry. It was lunch time and you had the normal crowds at shuffles in but again I was not impressed with the food at all Would I go there again, no I would not recommend this place to anyone. I definitely will be looking for other locations for barbecue than eating here read more

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Very tasty bbq, the sides over were not so good. Potato salad was very salty. Peach cobbler was okay but too sweet not peachy like my grandma's. The meat was perfect. Very tender. The brisket was so delicious. I love the service everyone was very nice. If you want protein, this is the place to go. read more

As always, Sonny Bryan's didn't disappoint! I forgot to take a snap of my plate but this was the first time my daughter ate at Sonny Bryan's. Food was awesome, everything was hot and tasted fresh. We both had a 2 meat platter, hers was ribs and brisket and mine was smoked sausage and brisket. I'll always go back to Sonny Bryan's anytime I'm in Richardson! read more

Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse - 2 meat platter with ribs and brisket. - Smokehouse Near Me - Richardson, Texas

We had a catered event at work. Everyone raved about the brisket, potato salad, mac & cheese, and peach cobbler. It was delicious! I loved it so much, my family and I are going to dinner there for my birthday. read more

Fast okay priced but brisket wasn't that good. Atmosphere is alright and service was good

It's no hidden secret that I'm a big fan of Sonny Bryans. I used to like going to the one off of Inwood until the quality started going down hill. I decided to give the other Sonny Bryans a chance and this one did not disappoint. The food is always on point and has the smokey flavor to it. Great portions of food on each plate and the kids plate is staaaacked. The cherry on top for me is any restaurant that gives me a soft warm buttered up roll every time I go gets a 5 star automatically. The only major complaint we do have is every time we need our fix, we have to drive 25 minutes. I'll start a petition to move y'all closer don't worry. read more

Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse - Kids plate also comes with a mini pack of Oreos - Smokehouse Near Me - Richardson, Texas

We're from out of town and were looking for a place to pick up dinner for 16. Wanting BBQ, we stopped in a nearby national chain (starts with D); it was deserted at lunch time and pricey for 16 people. We left and texted a local friend who suggested Sonny Bryan's. The smell of BBQ smoke at the door, and the cashier with plaid shirt and a twang in his voice suggested we'd found the right place. We ordered two #3 Family Meals with brisket, pork, chicken, mac & cheese, potato salad, and beans, plus yummy rolls. He said they could have it ready in about 15 minutes, and for $100 less than the other place. The food was plentiful, delicious and everyone was very happy! Lucky us had leftovers, too. read more

Sonny Bryan's brisket frito pie = amazing! I can't speak to their other food. It's a total comfort food. Nothing fancy, but solid brisket, BBQ sauce, and classic Texans atmosphere. Service is typically very fast - and they have a meeting space if you need a place for a small group. read more

Was recommended to this place by a friend and got the combo plate of turkey & pulled chicken with sides of fried okra and onion rings. It came with a roll and a small container of bbq sauce. Things I liked: - The takeout service was super fast. I may have only waited 5-6 mins for my food. - The young lady who assisted me was friendly. - The meat was very tender and moist. Things I wasn't a huge fan of: - The pulled chicken was a bit salty - The fried okra wasn't crispy (I am taking into consideration that I ordered it to go so perhaps they're different when you dine in) Overall, I'd eat at this place again. read more

Consistent and convenient neighborhood barbecue. Since they are not the new kid and since this is not the original location, they probably will not win any rewards but ... the staff and service is something we count on. When we need to feed a bunch of people they are also one of the best options for large parties. read more

I have never understood why the locations that are away from the mothership (Inwood) cannot even get close to the original. To me, the only thing they share in common are the name. Let's just be straight, this place is average and shares something in common with most other barbecue restaurants and that is that they rely too much on their meats and not enough emphasis is placed on their sides. So far at this location I have tried the brisket, the sausage, and the chicken. The sausage is the only thing I would order again, but I would have to come back to do that, which is unlikely to happen. read more

If you haven't tried this place yet, what are you waiting for?! It's delicious!! My boyfriend and I have driven past this place for quite some time now and have been afraid to try it out due to so many other BBQ locations letting us down with dried out meats. Last night we decided to try it and OH MAN am I glad we did! The customer service was super great. Everyone was friendly and wore a smile. The older guy at the counter taking our order was very nice. When we ordered the fried okra, he asked if we prefer to have them crispy because that's how he likes them. That's not an option on the menu that I could see, but it was a wow moment for us. Most people would just punch the button on the computer screen and you get what you get. Also, I asked him if the brisket was juicy because I am kind of a brisket snob lol. He said he could get me the fattier pieces. Another "above and beyond" win moment for this gentleman. Needless to say, the brisket was on point!! So good!! To be honest, I waited until today to write the review because I read another review that said this food (the brisket in particular) lit his o-ring on fire and had him bedridden at the hospital eating saltine crackers. Not the case for me. Thank. God. Go to this place!! It's our new go to! read more

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Sonny's continues to be a go to place for me and my friends. Great BBQ and service at a reasonable piece. Sonny Bryan's is not a place that getting a meal cost $30 a person. Check out Friday lunch with the "pig out platter". There is no better deal in town. I enjoy the turkey and pulled pork. read more

I ordered 3 meat plate. Turkey was kinda hard no flavor, brisket was just okay not seasoned and barely taste the smoke flavor, sausage was ok. I tasted my friends beans they were real good and the mashed potatoes were excellent, potato salad taste store bought, green bean casserole nothing special you could make it at home. I don't think I'll return unless it was to buy a side dish. read more

Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse - Brisket,turkey, sausage, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, role - Smokehouse Near Me - Richardson, Texas

I had tough ribs and the potato salad was so so. The roaches running across my table though was enough. My wife freaked. I just knocked them to the ground but that was not working either. read more

Simple, stick to your ribs food! I had the jalapeno sausage, chopped beef brisket, mac n cheese and green bean casserole + roll. It was all good. The jalapeno sausage are thick chunks with a tiny kick, the chopped beef was smokey and tender, mac n cheese was really creamy, green bean casserole was just as I make home and the rolls were out of this world (could eat 10!). Now the sauce doesn't have enough heat for me, more tangy than anything. Oh and the cobbler is a perfect end to the dinner. I had the peach minus the ice cream (I would opt for it the next time). All in all a good spot! read more

Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Richardson, Texas

We came here tonight with a large group from our church. This was the first time I have tried this particular restaurant. I ordered a turkey sandwich with french fries and macaroni and cheese. The turkey was delicious and I liked the seasoning on the fries. The mac and cheese was okay, but nothing stand out about it. My hubs ordered the 1/2 combination plate with fried okra and french fries. He said that his ribs were not good and really didn't have much to them. As far as the other meats, the Turkey was the only thing that stood out. We probably won't be back. It was cool, however, that they had a large room in the back. This made it extremely convienent for our large party to sit together. read more

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Great Place to host a meeting. The Mustang Room is perfect! The food is always fantastic and the service is superb! A great place to hold meetings! Food and Service are great! Thanks for the added fresh salad this week. JT takes great care of us every single week. read more

Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Well, I stand corrected. I thought Dickeys was the worst BBQ in Texas until tonight. Sonny Bryan must be rolling over in his grave, because that was the worst BBQ I've ever eaten. The ribs were never smoked, strictly oven, and had no discernible flavor whatsoever. I returned them, and was barely offered another choice, then got some boned out chicken with a terrible season, and no smoke, and a dry brisket with the same affliction. The only thing they didn't screw up was the Okra. All tolled? $23 down the crapper! Never again! read more

Went here when i was in the area in 2nd week of Jan. I used to visit this place back in 2008-2009 and enjoyed their bbq platters. This time around the food was not up to the mark. We ordered 2 plates - 1 with chicken and another with spicy sausage and the taste was not good. We had to leave much of the food and left still hungry. Not worth repeating, imo. The wait staff was very energetic and provided quick service, so 2 stars for their effort. read more

Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Richardson, Texas

7606 El Pastel Dr, Dallas, TX 75248-3119, USA. Best BBQ in Dallas. The separate dining area is perfect for celebrations and meetings. True Texas BBQ. read more

I still remember the 1998 "pre" grand opening of this location. First new location outside of the original at the time. Very generous portions and rock solid Texas BBQ! Fast forward to Memorial Day 2022 and it's only gotten better with time. As a Texas native this is one of my favorites. Friendly, professional staff and great quality basic Texas BBQ. What are you waiting for? read more

My friend and I have been to this Sonny Bryan's numerous times in the past and while the food has not been great, it has been eatable except for this time. The beef was extremely dry even after adding sauce and could not be eaten. I should have brought this to the attention of the manager but did not, my error. We will not be coming back. read more

Great food! The brisket is always the best! We have never had a bad meal there. Just wish they had more locations.