This place is an absolute gem. A hole in the wall in downtown Dover that not only had a great atmosphere, but great food too. I have been several time and every time I have been happy with the meals and drinks I got. The servers are prompt and very friendly and I will be going there again very soon! read more

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Really liked the ambience and food. Loved pasta. Cute and quiet little place to hangout with frds

Had a good meal here and feeling generous going 4 stars. Lots of wood in this place. Not too busy on the Sat of Mem Day weekend. They made a very nice cocktail called The Forest which tasted like its name but not overly so. Friend enjoyed his local IPA. We split a supposed kale Caesar with fried anchovies for $10 but those greens weren't like any kale I've ever had. Tasty tho. The fried chicken was two breasts with good mashed and green beans $14. Could see going there frequently if I lived in the area. read more

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The food was excellent, -very generous- portions of halibut and fish & chips. The take-out ordering process was not so good. The on-line ordering link on the website didn't work, so I called. When I started my order, I was told "Oh, we've changed the menu, we don't have that item any more" After getting my wife's 2nd choice, I called back. "That item is one we don't do for take-out." So I went with the third choice. When I got there at the expected time, I waited another 10 minutes for the order. read more

Love this place. Great drinks & seasonal menus

Sonny's has fantastic food and drink. If going as a casual outing, highly recommend. Sadly some of their staff is very ornery (bartender is a doll though!). They cannot accommodate larger parties without a fee (although this does not reserve any additional wait staff, tables, or services). We had a 15-top and were berated when confirming reservations, told we needed to pay a room fee if we wanted service and had two individuals (who never identified themselves) refuse our business while the restaurant was empty. Our party went elsewhere and I then stayed behind to redirect some other late party goers and the waitstaff refused to wait on me, whilst the staff manager sat in the back of the restaurant (I presume working through the schedule) at a table that would have accommodated all of us. Really poor experience from a place I love to go to. read more

The appetizers were great. We especially liked their fries and the hush puppies. We were told to wait for 40 minutes for a table but actually ended up waiting 1 hour 45 minutes. By the time we sat down, everyone was starving. Then we ordered food and waited another half hour for food to arrive. We tried to get the waiters but they were chatting at other tables. The entries were not satisfactory even though we were all hungry. The drinks have interesting names. Maybe only come here for happy hour in the future then. read more

Sonny's tavern would not be a place in Dover that I would recommend the bar tender just ignore you , and when they finally egnolige you, thay are rude and condescending this place is not welcoming. There are so many places in Dover to visit i highly recommended avoiding sonny's tavern and go to many other establishment worthy of your business. 8 read more

Great food and cocktails! I had the steak and frites, fella had a burger. Both were perfectly cooked to order. Lovely experience all around. Definitely coming back. read more

Two words: Modern Love. This drink is to die for! I love stopping by this cute little cocktail bar after work. They have a decent happy hour and the bartenders are super friendly. I always meet cool people in their as well. One of the best places in Dover! read more

Sonny's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Dover, New Hampshire

We have been to Sonnys many times. Cocktails and food are always well thought out and unique. Last night I had the BEST no traditional BLT I've ever had. Fried green tomato and hot pepper relish made this common sandwich INCREDIBLE. Kudos to all the staff, you guys rock! read more

Came here with my S/O and had a great experience! The staff managed to fit us in outside; super kind of them. We had the Mac nd cheese and a Cobb salad. My salad came without chicken but they speedily fixed the issue and took 50% of the salad off the bill (without me even asking). Servers were so polite and fun. Great atmosphere and food. Can't wait to come back! P.S the frozen blood orange margarita was to die for! read more

The service was top notch. The food was absolutely phenomenal. I had the steak frites and truffle fries w/ citrus aioli and deviled eggs. W O W ! ! 5 stars is an easy rating for this stellar eatery ‼ read more

We've been here a few times for a beer after work. The service is always friendly and the place isn't so loud that you can't hear what your friends are saying. We've been working our way through the appetizers. So far, we've tried almost all of them with favorites being the hand cut chips with bacon ranch dip, and the amazing deviled eggs. Sonny's also offers more beers than you can shake a stick at and inexpensive and inventive cocktails for the non-beer drinkers. The staff is always knowledgeable and informative when helping you to find a beverage that you will like. Friendly casual atmosphere is a plus. read more

This place was a great find with a diverse and interesting menu at affordable prices. Entrees were generally around $12.00 and well portioned. The bahn mi sandwich was well stuffed and the curried coconut dish was rich, savory and sweet. We ordered the deviled eggs that came with a balsamic glaze, but they were alright @ $5 for 4 halves. It wasn't packed at 7pm on a Friday which allowed us to have dinner conversation while the atmosphere was still lively. read more

Sonny's Tavern - YO - Bars Near Me - Dover, New Hampshire

Great food and certainly not what you'd expect! The outside looks like any other tavern, which isn't a bad thing, but we weren't expecting to be wowed. Man, we're we wrong! The Valentine's Day menu had a good range to choose from. I could have just eaten the truffle fries and been over the moon. Then, my steak came and it was even tastier!! The presentation was phenomenal and the service was friendly. Good food and cool people! What's not to love? read more

Sonny's Tavern - Steak and potatoes (with surprise Brussels spouts!) - Bars Near Me - Dover, New Hampshire

The service was mediocre at best. Sat and waited like 15 minutes before our drink was ordered and then the waitress continued to walk back and forth past our drinks sitting on the counter when it's not busy to say the least. Food is bussin tho read more

Had a fantastic experience last night at Sonny's. The host and service staff were very accommodating as they cleared our preferred table near the back...a warm and cozy vibe. We started with amazing cocktails including one with masala, it is out of this world! Yes, I'm talking about masala in my cocktail. Creative apps, delicious salads, and outstanding entrées brought everything together. It was a great night out. read more

Best cocktails on the Seacoast. The food is great but the cocktails are truly stellar.

Came for father's day brunch, we were served outdated and MOLDY smelling orange juice, we were told it was the smell of the concentrate. Orange juice concentrate never smells MOLDY!!!!! Then sadly i ordered their scrambled eggs, no where on their menu does it state that their eggs arrive with extra ingredients and I was unable to eat my meal. They even had the balls to expect us to pay for the mold oj and a full plate of food i was unable to eat, servuce staff never came to check on us.... VERY DISAPPOINTED WE WILL NOT BE COMING BACK.. if there were a 0 star option I would have used 0 stars read more

Absolutely love every dish I get! From brunch to dinner, you cannot go wrong. Love the layout and design. Friendly clientele and staff. If you're looking for a date night or a chill night with friends ... hit Sonny's up! read more

Can't say enough about my two trips (so far!) to Sonnys ... food has been absolutely delicious and the amount you get for your dollar is amazing, service is excellent, good craft beer tap list, and unbelievable cocktails. All this wrapped in a really comfortable, casual atmosphere - Sonny's rocks. read more

Sonny's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Dover, New Hampshire

Do not patronize this establishment. Deeming it a bar is a misnomer because the bartenders don't even know how to make a Manhattan, lol! I suspect it is a front business as the simp owner is proud of the fact that the bartenders cannot even mix simple drinks. I have no idea what Deb H. and Chris C are talking about. Wish I could give 0 stars. read more

Would love to say how the food was but had to leave after awhile as the food never came out and the tables around us got served. Over :45 minutes for a burger . Ordered a beer and hush puppies which were great. After :45 minutes of waiting you would think they would say it's in us. Nope Off to La Festa for slices. Not impressed Sonny's. read more

I don't come here for the food, but for the drinks and the atmosphere. Yes, it's a bit pricey. But the bar staff make a good cocktail and are quick to grab you another beer and shot when you're ready for another round. Sometimes I wish they would advertise classic or more "normal" cocktails.. I get overwhelmed when my old fashioned has extra trendy ingredients. If the food I've eaten, it's been underwhelming. I like their new Cajun/southern focus on the menu, but the flavors never taste authentic. read more

If you're looking for a good cocktail, this is the place to go. The bartenders are extremely knowledgeable, and even when busy are still willing to explain certain spirits and cocktails to you. The cocktail list alone is phenomenal, however Mark's knowledge and skill of bartending will produce any drink you could ever want, and probably the best of that variety you've had. The food is wonderful too, southern accents to charm a new englander's pallet with an unfamiliar joy. It's a tad pricey, but you get what you pay for. read more

This place is inconsistent with food quality. The service is good though. The first time my friend and I had excellent food. The second time we went and I reordered what I got last time and it was totally different. Not tastefully seasoned hot or fresh, my friends friend chicken was dry as a bone and flaky. My friends steak frites were over seasoned and slathered in too much mayo. For the prices the quality should be more consistent. Both times were dinner weekend evenings. not sure I'll be back. read more

Favorite place to grab a drink in Dover. It doesn't look like much from the outside but the food and the drinks are so creative and well done. If you can snag the seats by the windows on a warm night when they have them completely opened it's practically like sitting outside. Great spot for an enjoyable date night! read more

Fantastic. Head chef Ryan is immensely talented. The food has a considerate twist that screams an understanding of proper blends of spice. The creations are very thoughtful and delicious. read more

Food and drinks were great! The drinks took awhile, but worth the wait! However; we almost left without tipping because there was a 20% "service charge" on the bill, which we assumed was a auto grat for our party of 6. Being in the service industy, I double checked with the server who informed me it was for PPE...wtf?! First of all, please inform your guests of this because the server was very close to getting completely screwed over because we had absolutely no idea. Second of all, I work in 3 different restaurants in this area and haven't even heard of this. And also, we sat outside, in the cold with no heaters so please tell me what extra service we are paying for?! We were not impressed. Probably won't be back... read more

If you're going to have a "Seat Yourself" sign, please pay attention to who's coming and going. Or hire more staff. I sat for about 15 minutes without even an acknowledgement. I left. read more

Big fan of sonny's! Friendly service, great food & cocktails. Always leave happy and full!

I went to Sonny's (in Feb 2016) after walking out of a nearby "family" (read "kids running everywhere") restaurant. I happened to park just outside the front door. I checked Yelp and saw good things. I told the two guys, who were patrons outside for a smoke, that this looked like a great place. They both made recommendations. Unfortunately, both of their suggestions were 86'd but there were still plenty of interesting options. This is not typical pub food. I ordered crab cakes which were as beautiful as they were delicious and served on a slate slab. It was early evening and so there were only a few customers. The staff was very helpful and friendly. read more

Sonny's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Dover, New Hampshire

DRINKS are VERY strong! Every drink is a double! Although served in dirty glassware! The beer lines probably have not been cleaned in months! This place smells like backed up toilet! Please clean your bar scumbags! read more

Cocktails were great. I ended up getting several items, most were good except for the Shrimp and Grits. The shrimp and sausage gravy were on point, but the grits were undercooked. I get that I'm from the south so I'm a bit biased on grits, but again, the grits were coarse, undercooked and not tasteful. I was picking it out of my teeth for a while. read more

Never disappointed when I end up at Sonny's! Great dinner, great brunch, great cocktails and beer. Friendly and fun staff. Such a cool atmosphere to hang out! I highly recommend checking it out! read more

I went in to Sonny's for the first time last night to meet up with some friend who were having diner there. I thought the interior was welcoming and hip (cool art, nice bar), the staff seemed friendly, and the food my friends got (mac and cheese, vegi chili) were as they said, "really good". It's also awesome that their menu says that most items can be prepared for people with diet restrictions (vegetarian, vegan). Definitely looking forward to going back and eating some pie! read more

Sonny's Tavern - Awesome deer art. And awesome people eating vegi chili and mac and cheese. - Bars Near Me - Dover, New Hampshire

We came in to get SPOOKY drinks! On Friday 13th around 6pm me and three of my friends got the best service ever. We can't remember his name but the waiter was so fun and positive. He seemed to genuinely enjoy our stupid jokes and we got nothing but help and smiles. We really wish we remembered his name but I hope this shines a little spotlight on him cause he was the best! Much love dude! *edit his name is Scott!!!!! read more

Decent place if you go during the late-afternoon/early-evening, otherwise it's overrun by hipsters and isn't very inviting. Solid beer selection with a few obscure/unique beers every now and then. Be prepared to pay a cover if a band is playing (throwing shade on them for this - just pay the band). read more

What can I say but Yelp at its finest! On our way home from the White Mountains to MetroWest Boston ....hungry. ...and preferring vegetarian options. This restaurant popped up on a Yelp search. I doubled checked the menu on line and read the reviews and it all looked good! Correction...great! We sat at the bar and ordered a couple of local drafts and enjoyed the pickle plate and curried cashews! The football game was on the TV and our bar tender had the perfect blend of attentive but not "hovery" The Bahn Mi with tofu was flavorful, hearty with just the right amount of spice. My husband.... having never tried chicken and waffles gave it a shot. The chicken was cooked perfectly nestled between 2 light fluffy waffles. Half way through our meal the live entertainment started...Taylor O'Donnell... I wished we lived in Dover so we could have stayed all night. read more