Sonora Brewing

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As you enter the restaurant and the main dining room, you'll be treated to a rustic decor and a cozy dining atmosphere.

Eric R.

Craft beer, brewed at an in-house micro brewery, along with delicious food, in a fun, electric atmosphere, with a great view of South Washington Street, which is the main street in downtown Sonora, CA. Does that sound like a winning combination? You're definitely a winner when you visit Sonora Brewing Company, located in downtown Sonora for a beer, or two... along with a fine meal. As you enter the restaurant and the main dining room, you'll be treated to a rustic decor and a cozy dining atmosphere. Bottles of practically every kind of condiment line the walls, which makes for convenient dining, and adds to the "brew pub" atmosphere of this fine restaurant. The micro brewery, along with the bar, is located in the tap room, which is separate from the main dining room. The beer menu is posted above the kitchen and at the bar in the tap room, and the food menu is posted on a laminated paper sheet. From the "Burgers" section of the menu, I went with a "Hamburger," and made it a cheeseburger by adding a slice of pepper jack cheese. My side of choice was fries, and the menu offered several options for the side dish, but I'm glad I went with the fries, as they were as good as it gets. A pint of in-house brewed "No Name Pale Ale" made for a refreshing appetizer or dessert, whatever way you want to look at it. The burger began with a half-pound slab of meat, cooked anyway you wanted... I went with medium. The meat patty was large, tender, juicy and grilled to perfection, which made for a great foundation for a delicious burger. The grilled burger patty was placed on a lightly buttered, fresh, toasted bun, and made the perfect bun-to-meat ratio which Sonora Brewing Company nailed to a "tee." You can't see it in the photo, but there was a slice of dill pickle which added to the taste sensation. The burger was topped with a slab of perfectly melted pepper jack cheese, sliced red onion, sliced tomato, along with both purple and green fancy lettuce. The cheeseburger arrived without mustard, mayonnaise or ketchup, but they were available on the side should you have felt to indulge. I didn't, as this burger was simply "standalone delicious!" One bite into this amazing cheeseburger, and I was transported to burger nirvana, as this burger was simply amazing. The beef patty was juicy and delicious, and I could actually taste the robust, tangy flavor of the pepperjack cheese. The veggies were chilled, which makes for an epic burger, as the contrast between the warm meat and cheese, with the chilled veggies, makes for a burger that will put of smile on the face for any burger connoisseur. The contrast between warm and cold makes for an unbeatable burger. The side of fries... where do I begin? The fries were cut to a medium size, dipped in flour - I think - and deep fried to a beautiful, golden brown. The fries were crispy golden brown on the outside, with the light coating of flour adding a bit of "crunch" and depth, and white and tender on the inside. The fries were simply amazing, as they were perfectly fried, without a hint of oil or grease, and just enough salt to add seasoning, but not at all overpowering. It was great that a mountain of fries came with my burger. I simply adored the fries! The pint of "No Name Pale Ale," which I enjoyed for both an appetizer and dessert was bold, crisp, flavorful and refreshing. The 6.6% alcohol made the afternoon livelier, as my motel was just a half mile walk from the brewery. It was great to look through the glass at the brewery where I could see everything, and know the beer was brewed just feet away from where I was sitting. Such an amazing cheeseburger, fries and a micro brew! Tuolumne County dining at it's finest is enjoyed at Sonora Brewing Company, located on South Washington Street in downtown Sonora, CA. Friends... this is fine-star dining!

Melissa G.

Hubby and I tried this place as we were exploring downtown sonora before moving up to the nearby city and boy, the food was delicious! Good service , clean but overall nice setting and food.

Taufiq H.

A nice unpretentious place on the main street. You can actually sit outside and observe the people. Do you have a decent selection of beers and a good menu I got the garlic fries with my beer. Pretty good.! Great service

Brandon A.

Sonora Brewing hit the spot on Cinco de Mayo! Luckily, it was not busy around 6 pm or so as we found a table rather quickly. The waitress was kind and responsive to questions we had about the menu. We ordered 2 burgers and 2 Cokes which came out to be around $40 - not bad! This is a place that has a little for everyone. It's quaint but also inviting. We enjoyed our dinner and will come back to drink some of their product.

Hector B.

This was a really fun stop! The bartender lady was super fun and very enjoyable! The beers were all decent, nothing special. But everything was good.

Slava C.

Good times over Memorial Day weekend turned even better with the quick pit stop at Sonora Brewing Company at downtown Sonora. Wide verity of beer selection has definitely the one to please your need. From four ordered without menu, all were available and served. You might have to battle the flavor of the brew, cause you know, recipes are different. Served Hefeweizen had a little bit of sour aftertaste. Make sure you come hungry and get yourself one of those outstanding burgers! These guys are hard to compare with anything and have to try to belief. Very interesting design approach with brew tanks being in the dining hall and street seating by the barrels. Smiles and great hospitality makes you want to come back for more pleasant experience which will absolutely be the case. Bravo and thank you, Sonora Brewing Team! Till next time.

This is the Southwest burger with a side of garlic fries.

Rayanne T.

First time here, and we will be back! Sonora Brewing Company is a bit of a hole in the wall, which is what we are always locking for! They brew beer onsite and , and you can see the brew kettles at work inside. The service is pretty good -- they had one server for the entire place and despite being on her toes, we got plenty of attention! The food is very good, but the cook knows his stuff! We had a clear shot from our table of him, and he put all the special touches into his technique like steaming the patties under a dome to melt the cheese on our burgers, hand breading our fish, and making especially sure our cheese curds were cooked perfectly by giving them a little pinch. The only thing this place is missing is a paper take out menu -- I would have loved to advertise it in my business.

Ida J.

Pit stop. Limited food options, pick between sandwich and burgers, which are essentially fancy sandwiches. I ended up ordering a mushroom and Swiss burger (not vegetarian) paired with Cajun mashed potatoes. Taste was as expected of a mushroom burger, couldn't tell the difference between regular mashed potatoes and Cajun mashed potatoes. The stout was heavy and bitter. Now if I had known, I would have gotten something else. I didn't because the server didn't bother to introduce or explain their selection and offering. She just pointed to a black sign with these names, and waited for me to make my pick. Downtown Sonora is so tourist heavy, it's a great opportunity wasted to get your brewing co.'s name out there if your servers aren't doing this part or their job. It took a while to get my bill, and the server gave me the wrong bill. Tons of breweries in the area, wouldn't recommend this one.

Beer flight loved the little cups so much we bought one.

Mary V.

Great friendly place service was fast! The beer flight & appetizers were top notch definitely why we will be back soon!

Southwest burger with side salad, a pint of Razz (sour beer)

Alice S.

The beer selection here is fairly limited, but luckily they had a sour (Razz) that I liked! Meanwhile, the service and food were just mediocre. We waited over 10 minutes before we managed to flag anyone down to give us a menu, despite the fact that the place was half empty when we arrived. Once I finally got ahold of a menu, I ended up ordering the southwest burger with a side salad. This burger was HUGE, and I couldn't finish it even though I was pretty hungry. By the end of this meal, I just couldn't even think about consuming another burger for a while. It was a bit too much. I'd come back here for another pint of the Razz but will definitely skip on the food.

Chuck M.

This place has awesome food. The menu is not that big, which is a great thing, but everything sounds so good. The bayou bbq burger was great. It is a half pound burger cooked the way you like it, not something you can get at your local fast food spot, topped with bbq pulled pork. The bun was a good tasting artisan. The festive 49er is a well stacked turkey sandwich with cream cheese, cranberry sauce, and stuffing. My wife and I did Halfses because when the food came we both want to try the other sandwich. The service was good, a little slow, but they were jam packed. The ambiance is the prefect small town bar feel. Oh and their beer was great too .... This is a must stop if you are in the area!!!

Derek R.

Barley made 4 stars. It's not bad for what it is and prices are reasonable. I got a blonde beer and wife the heff. Not bad. Also got chicken wings and pretzels. Again good. Nothing great but good. Feel it's better than a 3 but like I said barely made 4. If I was in the are I would probably go back. It's worth a visit. Waitress was great. Very friendly and on top of things.

Janeen R.

Food was below average. I was definitely disappointed after reading the reviews. Fries were soggy and cold. And to pay $7 for a draft beer at a brewery was the kicker. Not impressed. Stars are mostly for the great waitress.

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Tim S.

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6 years ago

Probly the best Burger in the area. I would say it's about tied with the standard pour. My soda had a weird taste. I'm sure the pipes are older than me. The fish and chips were ok. I liked the burgers a lot more. read more

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David K.

Thank you for the review. Yes our burgers are the bomb. Our 1/2 pound…

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Lee B.

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We ate here a couple times while we visited our daughter in Sonora! Super super good food! The service is outstanding! Loved their beer! We will definitely return! read more

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David K.

Thanks Lee for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed the food, beer and…

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Claudia M.

4 years ago

We arrived for lunch, first we were served by a very nice girl who offered us a beer tasting. Then we order burgers. When we were already eating, a new waitress came with a T-shirt supporting "Justin" and asked us if everything was okay. Five minutes later she returned to offer us boxes to take away the hamburgers and we were still eating. Five minutes later a couple of women, pretending to be on the phone, said "there are people sitting here" with the intention that we leave. During that time some boys were bringing in musical instruments. Again the girl in the "Justin" shirt came back to ask us if she could remove some glasses from our table, we ignored her. When we finished eating, we waited for the bill to be handed to us, paid and left. When we left we saw a notice that they had a private event. Well, at no time did they tell us that they would have such an event, nor did they ask us to change tables or anything like that, only this waitress dedicated herself to bothering us so that we would leave. The burgers were a bit dry, nothing special. We will definitely not return to the site or to that city, we went to see the city and we met a group of people who were not very friendly. read more

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A D.

6 years ago

Great prices fast service unbelievable food and still open through the quarantine . Thank you.

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Rebecca R.

5 years ago

The food is horrible, we had the loaded fries and bbq salad. It was dripping in sauce and the chicken was previously frozen. The beers were not impressive. read more

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Bean B.

5 years ago

Great food, great atmosphere and owner is hands on and so polite and personally everyone is being taken care of by making his rounds Love the food, love the ambience read more

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Leah P.

6 years ago

Cool little spot messing alot of beer on there menu they had about 5 out of 12 beers on tap it made me broaden my horizons and chose something other than my standard Heff and try there neighborhood pale ale and there blackberry indigery cider is a nice refreshing choice read more

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David K.

Thank you for the review. As of today we now have 8 delicious beers…

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Charles R.

6 years ago

Omg this place has the most amazing home town brews and a great atmosphere 12 great beers to choose from and excellent experience food was amazing and the service was great and friendly hopefully i will return soon try the BlackBerry beer omg read more

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Nerida H.

4 years ago

Great food and beers. Friendly staff and clean. Fun atmosphere and kid friendly. Great variety of brews and ciders.

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Bradley L.

5 years ago

Stopped by for lunch, one of the wait staff was rude, should have left before we ate due to a man walking out of the kitchen carrying a dog. Food was not good, garlic fries were oily as hell as was the bottom bun of the hamburger I had. There were burnt pieces on the bottom of the hamburgers , there was no flavor to the Swiss mushroom burger and did not receive our appetizer until after we got the main meal. Will not be returning even though we are local residents and would not recommend. read more

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Dan D.

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4 years ago

Fish tacos were delish, waitress was a cutie, and the blonde beer was refreshing. I will be returning soon.

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Todd F.

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7 years ago

The food was great and the service was excellent. I had the turkey burger with a avocado sauce, it was awesome. I was not fond of the fries

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Gabrial M.

5 years ago

Place is always packed for a reason. Great Beer! The food is good too. It's to bad the place is way too small. They need a beer garden and better outdoor seating. We always choose the Service Station in Jamestown because the ambiance is much nicer and the outdoor space can't be beat. Wish they would sell kegs to the public. read more

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Jose R.

6 years ago

Found myself working in sonora looking for a bite to eat and found this place 2 mins away from my room.went checked it out had the southwest burger and i have to say one of the best burgers in my life! Glad my coworkers told me to go check it out next time il have some beers!looks like i be here 5-6 months and look forward to becoming a regular here! read more

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Brianna L.

5 years ago

Came here for dinner after a long hike around pine crest lake with a few friends and the experience overall here just wasn't it. First off, no one acknowledged us when we came in for a few minutes & let us know that we could sit anywhere (it was our first time there, we did not know). The food lacked flavor and our waitress didn't even care to make sure to check up on us (ask for any refills etc.) but made sure every other table she served had everything they needed. I was excited to try their special of the day which was "Korean Tacos" & it just was not good at all. The meat was extremely tough , the tortillas were soggy & the fried rice had 0 flavor. I was looking forward to having a good meal & overall great experience here after a long day but unfortunately got the opposite. Not sure if it's because weren't looking as fancy as the rest of the crowd in there eating but this place definitely needs to train their waitresses to treat every one of their tables the same! read more

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Drew W.

5 years ago

Terrible service in this restaurant. They stole my money and kicked us out before even bringing us what we paid for when I spoke to the owner he told me to take him to small claims. No integrity at this place PERIOD read more

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Karen M.

4 years ago

Amazing food, beer, and service. Pretzel appetizer was just enough for a light lunch. The Philly Cheesesteak was awesome as well. Highly recommend it, we will definitely be back. read more

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Vanessa B.

6 years ago

Wanted to enjoy a little take out tonight, so we thought well we've had a good experience here before. We ordered fish and chips, Pablano Chicken Sandwich, both with garlic fries, and avocado toast with lox and capers. First off, fries were basically what you keep in the fry bowl after hours, soggy wet burnt mess... fish was burnt to absolute hell, and the pablano chicken sandwich was tasteless and dry, and if pablano was involved, he missed the party. My 10 yr old loved the avocado toast. So There's that. read more

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David K.

Hi Vanessa. Looks like we had a bad day. I apologize for the bad…

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David S.

6 years ago

We loved this place. Both our meals were amazing. The Ponderosa IPA kicked out butts in a GOOD way. Indoor and outdoor seating. Music. Great service! We loved the people of Sonora we met and the little town was super quaint. Hoping more people come and enjoy it's authentic environment. Cheers!! read more

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David K.

Hi David. I'm glad you had a great experience at our brewery. We love…

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Gaab A.

6 years ago

They get a 5 for the only food item i have eaten, their garlic fries. They are DAMN fantastic. Had them twice. Both times they were awesome. Crispy, battered fries with loads of fresh garlic. Not the powdered crap. Couldn't finish my order. My wife found me rehydrating here, with half my order still on my plate. She tried a few and finished the rest. She agreed. They were awesome. Their beer is tasty. The young gal behind the "bar" is really nice. Very friendly. Happy to offer samples. This is the place to try. Highly recommend it. read more

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Hailey b.

5 years ago

This place absolutely has a complete disregard for COVID-19 and in general human decency. When we walked in they had a sign that said "masks required" so we assumed the establishment followed CDC guidelines but then as we were ordering the waitress kept pulling down her mask to talk to us and then we soon realized the cook was wearing NO mask and NO gloves. So we then politely asked for the chef to wear a mask and the waitress says "no it's too hot for him". So we asked for a refund for our food and the waitress replied with "no he has already started making it." Completely ridiculous. Then as I wait for my card back I hear the chef and waitress loudly insulting us and using obscenities. I have never been so disrespected in an establishment and I wish I could give them 0 stars. Do not come here if you want to be treated with respect or don't want COVID. read more

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Kaitlin M.

6 years ago

Good ambiance, fast and friendly service. However this post is intended as a plea to the owners. Please do not serve the Festive 49er to humans anymore. It is cold, pre-sliced, honey baked turkey deli meat. A pile of it. Tastes poor quality at that. When you read about, essentially, a thanksgiving leftover sandwich, you expect carved turkey. This is not what you get. You expect warmth. This is not what you get. You expect cranberries as listed in the item description. This is not what you get. The stuff in tasted decent but was lost in the brine flavor of the cheap meat. I believe you could keep this item on the menu if the ingredients and delivery reflected the description. The creole potato salad lacked creole flavor and was a very small serving size. Garlic fries were good! Philly was also poor quality meat and served with Swiss... I understand you might be trying to do a fancier take than cheez whiz but, missed the mark. Where is the beer? There were 2 house brewed options available despite the 8 listed. And a cider. Hoping if we give you another shot, food will be improved and more beer will be available. read more

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Amanda M.

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6 years ago

Food was great, service was great. Wish there were more options for beers. Love that they were all exclusively from Sonora Brewing, but was looking for a little more variety. The goat cheese burger was TO DIE FOR, perfectly cooked and the right ingredients...tangy goat cheese with sweet delicious caramelized onions. 10/10 would recommend visiting this place! read more

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Cody R.

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6 years ago

Great food, service and alcohol. Enjoyed the setting and ambience. I'll be back for more when I'm in town again.

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Raven B.

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Great customer service, good beer and sub-par fish and chips. Variety is a plus as well as the owners humor.

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David K.

Hi Raven. Sorry your fish and chips weren't up to par. Usually we get…

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Nick M.

6 years ago

I wanted a roast beef and turkey, I got no turkey. I wanted ranch on my savage fries and got no ranch. But good food

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Melissa M.

6 years ago

I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone. Upon screwing our whole order up they did not offer to fix it. I am totally disgusted by this place. I will never order from them again! I dont spend 30$ on 2 people to get gross food. read more

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David S.

4 years ago

Very limited seating for anyone planning on eating. The food came out relatively quickly however the pulled pork sandwich I had and the chicken sandwich my wife got were unbelievable dry and flavorless. Great place to have a beer, But probably wouldn't order food here ever again. read more

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Jennelle C.

6 years ago

This brewery is amazing. The food is so good, I've been here three times and never have had a bad dish! I'm not a beer drinking but even these beers are tasty enough to drink when your thirsty. We come from the Bay Area about two hours away so when we're in the area this is a must stop! Amber is always working the floors, cleaning, and still remains so welcoming and so nice, she's so awesome and still finds time to be a mom, she's superwoman! Love this place for food, drinks, and cool ambience. read more

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B B.

5 years ago

Ok I've never been there until the other day we had good beers but omg the prices are outrageous we ordered corkscrew shrimp appetizer sounded good 12.99 $ so thinking big juicy shrimp NO lame sad mini bay shrimp that looked and tasted like bagged frozen then fried shrimp these were not beer battered shrimp which for the price should have makes us not want to come back to try anything else come on guys?!!!! read more

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Cindy S.

4 years ago

The Southwest burger was literally the BEST burger we've ever had. It's big! My husband and I split that and the large house salad. Definitely upgrade to the garlic fries...delicious! The beers are great too! read more

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Laura J.

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7 years ago

Stopped by Sonora Brewing for dinner and a beer with friends and family. Amazing atmosphere and the food was great! Definitely will be coming back often! read more

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Stella L.

4 years ago

I went here and got a To-Go and it was extremely skimpy. There was like 7 fries and two little chicken strips. I work at restaurant and so do my girls and we all were so surprised because they got the same amount. Literally not worth you money. Go to Diamondback!! read more

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Ruth L.

5 years ago

Thought we'd try Sonora Brewing outside dining at 52degrees. Their heaters kept us warm enough. The waitress was very nice and efficient. Our Calamari appetizer was delicious with the chipotle dip. Ordered a salad with chicken, goat cheese, walnuts, cranberries and sweet dressing. It was delicious! My husband was very satisfied with his Reuben sandwich on marble rye and hot garlic fries. So glad they were open during Covid! saved us from fast food!! read more

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David K.

Thank you for your review. We are trying our best during these trying…

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B. H.

3 years ago

local have gone here a couple times and have had no complaints. went downtown on a Friday night to watch warriors and kings play. game had already started when we got there and there was nobody on the bar side. went to go into bar told we couldn't because it was reserved for a private party ? left went to the armory, plenty of room and good food ! went back by there an hour and a half later, 4 people in bar area ! who reserves there bar area on a Friday night ? don't know if they will get another chance ! read more

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Sam D.

7 years ago

So when this place was under the last owner the food was pretty good, this is the first time I've been here since the new owners. The menu was the same which in my opinion is good because I knew exactly what I was getting, then I got it. It has absolutely changed, subpar to say the least. Hopefully it was just a bad day for the kitchen? I wouldn't go back for food. Now the beer- it was pretty on point- good! I would go back for beer! read more

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Kimberly M.

7 years ago

Wonderful location, food, atmosphere AND service I'm looking forward to going back and taking my friends who are coming from out of town.

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Jason H.

7 years ago

Sonora Brewing has put together a great space. The food was delicious and the service was friendly! I like that they carried over one of my favorites from when it was the Lighthouse. The muffuletta. It's great to see people investing in downtown Sonora. Two thumbs up for sure. read more

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Kim M.

7 years ago

They were awesome.. we had the shrimp and fish tacos.. they were so yummy .. the place was clean and quaint .. they were hella friendly and the service was great!! read more

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Annie S.

4 years ago

We've been here multiple times and I usually order a the chef salad....decided to try the grilled veggie sandwich this time....really disappointed at how greasy the garlic fries were as well as the sandwich....barely ate a few fries as they made my stomach upset. I was expecting something different. Service was not as good as usual. read more

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28 S Washington St
Sonora, CA 95370
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(209) 532-1631
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Hours

What time does Sonora Brewing open?

Sonora Brewing opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Sonora Brewing opens at 11:30 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Sonora Brewing close?

Sonora Brewing closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Sonora Brewing closes at 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu 12:00 PM - 8:00 PMFri 12:00 PM - 9:00 PMSat 11:30 AM - 9:00 PMSun 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Sonora Brewing take credit cards?

Yes, Sonora Brewing takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Sonora Brewing have catering options?

Yes, Sonora Brewing does have catering options.

Does Sonora Brewing have a drive thru?

No, Sonora Brewing does not have a drive thru.

Does Sonora Brewing serve alcohol?

Yes, Sonora Brewing serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Sonora Brewing allow dogs?

Yes, Sonora Brewing allows dogs.

Does Sonora Brewing have TVs?

Yes, Sonora Brewing has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sonora Brewing have bike parking?

Yes, Sonora Brewing has bike parking.

Does Sonora Brewing have outdoor seating?

Yes, Sonora Brewing has outdoor seating options.

Does Sonora Brewing have parking?

Yes, Sonora Brewing has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Sonora Brewing wheelchair accessible?

No, Sonora Brewing is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Sonora Brewing have free WiFi?

Yes, Sonora Brewing has free WiFi.

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Yes, when we ate there, I saw a couple of families that had kids. There was indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy your meal.

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We settled into our Airbnb cabin in Sonora, only to discover there was nothing to explore…read morenearby--just someone's backyard with no trails or points of interest. Fortunately, we remembered passing a sign for Indigeny Reserve and saw on the map that it was within walking distance. Since it was already after 3pm and they closed at 5pm, we decided to drive over and make the most of our afternoon before they closed. When we walked in, the building was empty, but we were eager to try a cider tasting. Browsing the shop, we found a variety of merchandise--shirts, hats, sweaters, and an assortment of cheeses, crackers, chips, and other tasty treats. Eventually, a friendly staff member greeted us and offered the $10 tasting. Since closing time was approaching, she joked about giving us paper cups to avoid running the dishwasher. We didn't mind, but she kindly served the cider in glasses, which made the experience nicer. She also offered a whiskey tasting in a cool room lined with barrels and tables, plus gift boxes and other products. The whiskey tasting was just $2, with three varieties to sample. I'm not much of a whiskey fan, but I appreciated that she wasn't rushing us out. Both of us loved the Blackberry cider, so we each ordered a glass to enjoy outside. The outdoor area is expansive, with wooden benches, tables, and lawn chairs scattered across a grassy lawn overlooking a large vineyard. Only a few couples and families lingered--likely because of the early closing time. After relaxing with our ciders, we wandered down the trail to the lake. Along the way, we discovered old barns, a whimsical gnome area, and several upside-down boats tied up near the shore. If the boats hadn't been secured, we joked about taking one out for a row on the lake! We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Indigeny Reserve and, in retrospect, wished we had brought the teens along. Still, it made for a wonderful little date.

Beautiful grounds and fun tasting of the ciders. I think it was only $20 per person for ~10…read moredifferent apple cider types. Pet friendly SUPER PLUS! AND there was a good truck on hand but we had already eaten. We would def come back. Never knew there are so many different types of apples!!

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The Armory

4.3(337 reviews)

0.2 mi

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The bartender Beau, is just amazing! He is so friendly and knowledgeable about the spirits and…read moredrinks and takes great care when crafting a cocktail for you. He will make anything you want and always has a smile!

Whenever we're in Sonora, eating at The Armory is a definite must! This place is huge. There is a…read morebar area to the left when you come through the entrance. The bar is impressive and a great way to be greeted. There is seating available if you want to grab a bite to eat while you indulge in a handcrafted cocktail. The entrance leads to an amazing outdoor area with a courtyard, lots of seating and more bar areas. There is an upstairs area that has views of Sonora, but also overlooks the outdoor area which is great for people watching. The Armory is family and dog friendly and it was great to see families and their fur babies enjoying the relaxing atmosphere. The menu has great appetizers to share, salads and bowls, tacos, sandwiches, and satisfying pastas + a delicious short rib plate. The drink menu is extensive - they have an impressive variety of barrel-aged bourbons, Irish whiskeys, scotch, rye, tequila, and mezcal and quite the selection of beers on tap, in bottles, and in cans. The wine list will have something for everyone. And the cocktails all looked amazing! We had the smoked pork nachos, ahi poke bowl, and the Rodeo Burger. Everything was tasty and came out quickly. The Armory is a must try!

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The beef brisket

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Short rib tacos

Around The Horn Brewing Company

4.7(178 reviews)

13.0 mi

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Pull over for the best brews on Highway 120. We enjoy the friendly service and the fun atmosphere…read more It's so great to have another unique place to visit on the Gateway to Yosemite. we're really excited that they've partnered with a restaurant, and that the water they used to brew comes from Yosemite! No wonder they're winning beer contest year after year!

Solid place for food and drinks in Groveland with a nice ambiance. Staff were nice and welcoming…read moretoo. Out of the dishes we ordered, we liked the fish tacos and shrimp po'boy the most. The other dishes were pretty basic, although still tasty. To note, they had run out of several items on their menu and had no ice for their drinks. Their non-alcoholic drinks were all canned too, including their coffee. This place is famous for its beer (saw a "Best West Coast IPA" plaque on the wall) and I could see the brewing machines out back. However, none of my party drinks alcohol, so can't attest to how it was. Many people were ordering beer though, so I assume it's good. Was seated for a party of 4 with no wait on a Saturday night at 6:30 pm. Indoor and outdoor seating available, board games in the corner, and there's a calendar of special events in the menu. Free parking lot.

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Beer slushies and Jenga in The Corral beer garden.

Diamondback Grill

4.0(866 reviews)

0.1 mi

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

4.5 Food was very…read moregood. 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.

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Inside showing the walls with their many layers of stone plaster and paint.

Ranch side salad croutons were amazing

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Apple, Brie, & walnut salad with chicken was divine!

Sonora Tap Room

4.7(61 reviews)

0.1 mi

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Cool spot. Very small, but cool. My friends are in a band and they happened to be playing while I…read morewas in town visiting, which is how I found myself here. We arrived earlier in the evening before the music started so we could hopefully grab a table. Thank goodness we did because the space filled up fast. It was so crowded it was hard to move around. From what I heard, they usually have the band outside, but since it was raining, they were crammed into the very small corner in the back. Aside from the space being tight, I had a good time. I don't drink beer, but they had other options for me to chose from. I particularly loved the boozy kombucha they had on tap. They ran out early in the evening, so I was only able to grab one, but it was really good. They don't serve food, but they allow you to bring outside food in. The staff was busy, but they were friendly and answered questions I had. Lastly, the sense of community amongst all the people there was obviously special. Everyone seemed to know each other, which is a cool thing to experience.

Not did I only gomet a t shirt from here but they're right next to a delicious restaurant!! That is…read moreBOMB I think they're somehow connected? The servers are extremely nice and let you take like little shot glasses of all the different types of beer to sample it (which there are MANY) to decide which one you want! Very fun, I'll definitely do this again! The ambience is super casual there might have been one couple while my friend and I were sampling some rounds before getting a sandwich at the restaurant next door, but they were delicious! Very fun experience yes I will definitely be back!!!

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The coolest little tap room

Beer board 4/25/2025

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Servente's Saloon

4.5(28 reviews)

0.0 mi

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Most amazing authentic original atmosphere Saloon I've been to . Love the downtown area…read moresurroundings and this Saloon gives off such great Vibes and even better yet in town people are amazing he must go to specially for the weekends with live music and DJs

LOVE this place. Feels like home. Jimmy is a rockstar! Absolutely made my day! Thank you to…read moreeveryone here this place is great for drinks, awesome vibes and amazing staff! 15/10

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Marinated Chicken Wings

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Snowshoe Brewing Company

3.1(567 reviews)

17.8 mi

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I ordered the pepperoni pizza with white sauce. Delicious! I loved the crust too. Wasn't floppy…read moreand had a nice crunch! I'd definitely order this again. Maybe next time I'll add sausage

Went to snowshoe years ago and it was only mediocre. Fast forward to this week and two ownership…read morechanges later. We decked to give it another chance. Well the good is that the food was fresh and hot and the service is super friendly. We went early and had the whole place to ourselves for a little while. We got the black and bleu hamburger and jalapeño sausage pizza. The burger was good but had this odd cranberry type sauce. It was great with the generous burger but the bun was like a bolillo roll. The pizza was with no traditional red sauce which we must have missed. The pizza was hot and tasty but not as expected. The beer was a bit flat and they had several crossed out on the menu. Seemed like an old tap. Overall I would say it hasn't changed much all these years. I would say it's as expected after all these years later.

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Pepperoni pizza with white sauce

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The Rock of Twain Harte

3.7(673 reviews)

9.1 mi

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Went there on a Saturday night after a day of skiing. We got seated right away and the service was…read morequick to get our food & drink orders. I ordered a burger and my wife ordered the fried chicken sandwich. Both were solid and the fried chicken sandwich was HUGE. Two full chicken breasts on the sandwich. Only thing is I was shocked at the prices. Figured it would be cheaper since it's a small town but not the case. Still was worth the money.

Server was nice. Food wasn't great not horrible though. I suspect maybe time of year (mid-April)…read moreand not tourist season. Daughter didn't care for the Alfredo. I had just a salad, which was fare to midland. It was quiet for a Friday but also, not the peak season, which in the past when we came food was better. So I dont know. Go for the fun. Oh they allow dogs in the open sitting area which is meh. Not a huge proponent of that.

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Outside seats with heaters

Lodge burger with onion rings

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Warm and cozy seating outside under the tent

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Tim M.

3 years ago

Sonora Brewing Company is a great spot for those looking for a tasty meal and a good selection of beer. Their burgers and fish and chips are delicious, and their beer selection is top-notch. The fact that it's a small brewery located right downtown adds to the charm of the place. The atmosphere inside Sonora Brewing Company is cozy and comfortable. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the beer they serve, and are happy to recommend a beer that suits your tastes. The food is served quickly and the portions are generous. read more

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