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Sonny's BBQ

3.9 (181 reviews)
Open • 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

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Douglas H.

Grabbed lunch at Sonny's after long travel day. Looks like a chain bbq restaurant. Clean facility, good service, average bbq. Got the three meat platter that included baby back ribs, brisket, and jalapeño cheddar sausage. Brisket was a bit dry and didn't have any smoke flavor. Disappointing. Ribs were fall of the bone tender, pretty good. Jalapeño cheddar sausage was good. Sides were average. Nothing against Sonny's, but I have become a bbq snob. It was OK. Would eat here again in a pinch.

Sampler
Liz H.

I got take out and it was super easy to order and pick up the food. The food was ready right away. I got a sampler plate, smoked wings, a side salad, Arnold Palmer, and cinnamon donut holes. The hot foods were hot/warm and delicious. The stuff I got included smoked dark meat chicken (leg and thigh), brisket, pulled pork, pork ribs, cornbread, mac n cheese, and baked sweet potato. My favorite things were the smoked wings with original bbq sauce, baked sweet potato, cornbread (it has kernels in it), Arnold Palmer, and the sweet tea sauce that goes over the cinnamon donut holes. I liked the bbq items and the smoked chicken is really where they shine!

Beef brisket, ribs , Mac & cheese
Kathryn S.

This joint exemplifies great service and southern hospitality. We ordered the beef brisket which melted in my mouth, the ribs literally feel off the bone. The Mac & Cheese was on point and the beans were both outstanding! We ordered desert and the donut holes did not disappoint. Our waitress was so lovely, attentive, and just simply everything you could ask for ! If you are in the area.. do yourself a favor and stop by this delicious place .

No pup cups.
Aaron B.

Second time here and it's ...ok. Apparently any fixings for a plate are just too much to ask. I didn't check before I left, but still, 3 boys up front bumbling around should have checked. Or, maybe they just don't do that here. I dunno. I asked about scraps or "pup cup" and that was a "no" as well. I ordered the rib plate with slaw and beans. It was good. I also ordered a sliced pork plate, that's what I wanted the "fixings" for, also ordered an Arnold Palmer, because that is the best drink EVER. I spent $38+ online. A tip was requested, for declined. Pup cup you get a tip, no pup cup you get $hit, is my motto from now on. Plus, it was take out. You need 15% to hand me a bag? PS, garlic bread is ice cold.

Mike K.

do like Sonny's... Everytime I have stopped in the Sonny's in Corbin Kentucky I have had a great experience. They have an incredible staff - seriously, at a time when restaurants are struggling to find good folks, they are all working at Sonny's - the food is really good, I had the Sonny's sampler which was plenty of food and a good variety. Is it the best BBQ I have had? No, but it is really good... the drinks are huge and The prices are good. Worth a visit

Chicken dinner
Eric O.

First let me say I love Sonny's. Sunday dinner. Half chicken. A little tough, but not horrible. Green beans were good. Side salad was good. Iced t was good. Service was quick and prompt.

Sonny's BBQ pork plate special

Food quality up to the Sonny's standard we have experienced our entire lives. More than 40 years eating at sonny's including the original Waldo road location in Gainesville, Florida. We had both sliced pork and pulled pork. Sliced pork was moist with perfect smoke ring. Ribs also were fall off the bone but not fragile. One order dry rubbed the other wet. Both were flavorful and had good crust. Baked beans continue to be distinctively wonderful. Garlic toast was fresh; crisp outside and soft inside. Cole slaw nice shred and flavor; theirs is a sweet version which comes to the table first while you wait for the rest of the food. Sweet tea always fresh and it did not disappoint. Overall wonderful location which was redecorated with the more recent branding. Server was attentive and efficiently pleasant.

Recommend everything we ordered! (Pudding didn't make it into the bag so didn't try it yet- next time!)
Dawn V.

Great food with easy order& curbside pickup! We are en route to Detroit in 75 so love this convenient location- no need to settle for fast food! Love the pulled pork and chicken.. sweet potato cooked perfectly and the baked bean recipe is special too! Banana pudding didn't make it into the bag but we were back on 75 before I realized it- my fault For not checking first- next time! They had quite a line so order ahead online, it's so easy and you won't have to wait. Just call from the parking lot when you arrive. I thought prices were very fair. (See pic of receipt) that fed three ppl and they give you plenty of sauces and toppings too

Best iced tea on I-75!
Marley W.

One of our favorites when making the trip to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park or The Florida Beaches! This trip the dinning room was closed due to the pandemic. The gal at the drive up was a sweetie. We picked up our favorite sliced brisket and sliced pork along with beans and garlic bread. Also they supplied paper plates, napkins, finger wipes, utensils and of course Sonny's original sauce! We bought enough for our lunch & sandwiches over the next couple days. Great services! Great food! And the is nice park to picnic in just 7 miles west!

Right next door to loves in front of the quality inn. Been through some changes remodels
Kevin D.

#99-2021 Reposting this will put pictures up too since Yelp review remove the original review and pictures too cuz I put it at the wrong location cuz I'm an idiot Mid October I'm rolling down i-75 just a truckin along and I had a taste for some cue. I knew there was a Sonny's right down next to loves at Corbin I hadn't been there in quite a few years but I thought you know what let's give it a shot so I rolled into loves parked and meandered on over. This was early afternoon I walked in it was a little crowded but not too shabby they sat me down first thing I noticed it was quite clean. Well I didn't want to drink though I did notice they had no liquor and they said no we don't have a booze license hopefully we're going to get one eventually or the only few of the Sonny's that don't serve. So I peruses the menu and I opted for three meat combination cuz I'm a pig. I opted for the sweet and smoky baby back ribs barbecue chicken and the chopped brisket. The other side I went with were French fries and their baked beans and Coke zero. She put my order in I waited I noticed here like a classic barbecue joint in the South they don't know what napkins are they just put a great big roll of paper towels on the tables and use what you need and the refill is need be. The brisket was really good the chicken was very good and the ribs were tasty although next time though I probably would do 2meat I didn't need the three meat because with the garlic bread and I had an extra piece of that not realizing was a good chunk of it but all in all for the value it was really good and I left quite satisfied. But they almost needed a two-wheel car to wheel me out to my truck lol! And if I have a taste for some good old barbecue down in Southern Kentucky and I'm on interstate 75 between Lexington and Knoxville this is a Sonny's I still wouldn't hesitate to hit up. But if I was going to be there for the night I might get it to go and get a cold brew and eat everything and drink out of the truck but it is what it is for lunch though it was a very good mid-afternoon meal I was very full when I left. all in all even without the liquor keep up the good work at the sun is you guys definitely have one of the better franchises as far as putting out quality.

Pulled chicken sandwich on garlic bread with sides
Andy S.

In Corbin for work. Sonny's was right next door AND got previous good reviews, so, gave them a try. Not horribly busy and was seated immediately. The waitress was quick to the table and I was already to order. Pulled chicken sandwich on garlic toast. Sides of green beans and crinkle cut fries. Well, can't say a lot about the sides. The fries were your normal, everyday fries and the green beans were typical green beans. BUT!! The pulled chicken was some of the best I've eaten. And I've had the opportunity to sample BBQ in quite a few places. This was really good!! I ate half the sandwich without adding any of their BBQ sauces. On the second half, I sampled the Hot sauce, the "original" and the Sweet. The Hot was just that, hot and a bit smoky tasting. Good, but I think it would've overpowered the great taste of the pulled chicken on it's own. The sweet was good, interesting? maybe. Nice sweetness to it, but a slight tinge of vinegar. The original, in my eyes, was the best. Nice smoky flavor, a touch of sweetness and just the right amount of vinegar flavoring that enhanced the chicken. Next time I'm in Corbin, pretty sure I'll stop back in and try the pork! Good Stuff!!

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Great BBQ, had the mixed plate-pulled pork,links,ribs. Wife had the Smokey sweet ribs. Sides were good and plentiful. Well worth the stop.

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The staff was so wonderful! Our waitress Linda was amazing and went above and beyond for us. Would definitely recommend!

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Brisket and dry rub ribs were top notch. It's a very relaxed atmosphere.

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This place was pretty good. I am from KC, so it is good to see out they do it in KY. GREAT Banana pudding for dessert!

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Great ribs!! Baby back ribs are the best. Sweet potato was also very good and moist

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This place was..... Ok.... I got the all you can eat ribs and they were dry and kind of tasteless. They pulled pork didn't look bad though!

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Pretty good. Not like on the Malones level but probably the best thing in downtown corbin. I wish…read morethat was saying a lot. The steak was ok. I was a little annoyed that it was lunch and I was told that they only have mashed potatoes for dinner when my coworkers freaking meal CAME WITH mashed potatoes. But oh well. The server was a nice lady. Prior to going in I was sitting in the back lot waiting on my coworker and saw a guy pull up and go in the restaurants back door completely bare foot and then come out a few seconds later. So that was strange. Either way, if you have to eat downtown corbin, this is worth the visit.

We made reservations for a table of 6 but upon arrival, the whole place was empty and reservations…read moredefinitely weren't necessary. It's pretty dark inside but the lighting fixtures they have are very unique! Wear a lighter layer under your coat/sweater cause it is pretty toasty in there. Our waitress took our order only to find out the prime rib that was advertised out front wasn't available - so she retook everyone's order about 5 minutes later and what I assume was the manager came out to apologize. He stated that he kept reminding the staff to flip the specials out front, assuming this is a reoccurring problem. Three out of six ordered the cowboy ribeye (another advertised special) and it was the same quality you'd get going to Waffle House, unfortunately. The fat wasn't rendered properly leading to rubbery texture and there wasn't a proper sear. 2/10 The other three of us picked the bowl of potato soup (6/10), Philly Cheese Sandwich (9/10), and Shrimp Scampi (7/10). The potato soup was pretty standard and could've used a little more seasoning. When I took my leftovers home, I added onion & garlic powder, kinders the blend, and salt & pepper and it was perfect! Shrimp Scampi tasted good but the noodles were well past Al dente. Not a big deal for the person who ordered it but something to note if you're a texture person. Overall, it was mediocre service (I think our server was new) and hit or miss food. It would be a great place to stop and grab some drinks at the bar, though.

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Entrance with bar in middle

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Pot stickers were good but not hot either $13

The Depot On Main - Nice area in the front of the restaurant with a family size table a tree

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Nice area in the front of the restaurant with a family size table a tree

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