Sonora Grill Seafood Steak Bar & Grill A note on stars; Sonora Grille is on Burkhardt, and in a small strip mall; I am not inclined to award a strip mall restaurant 5 stars; however.... PULPO BRASAS v PULPO KORA Our server suggested Brasas because she thought Kora was too spicey for us - bad advice - we recommend Kora. What does octopus taste like? Not chicken, not lobster, not...; octopus taste like octopus, and Sonora Grill offers best octopus in Dayton. Began researching Yelp for special Birthday restaurant - usually goto Flemings, Oceano, and/or similar properties. Travel Tip: do check menu Spanish definitions to avoid order errors. An advantage of residing in the Greater Dayton Metropolitan Area is the fact that there are several dining options and Sonora Grille was not on our radar. Also there seems to be a healthy turnover of restaurant properties, and we do attempt to be aware of our options. Our search: Yelp Best Seafood restaurants Greater Dayton Metropolitan Area. One expects Jays and Oceano to be listed; however, there are a few which we would not list. Reviews and ratings can be subjective, and personal preferences may vary; we have no interest in sports bars or "loud" fried food eateries. We can depend upon Yelp whilst researching: Here are 5 Star Reviews for Sonora. Several of these reviews encouraged us to visit Sonora Grill Seafood Steak Bar & Grill. Phenomenal and authentic food... Best tasting OCTOPUS, in Ohio of all places!! Did not expect a fancy seafood place inside of a latin market! I was looking for the perfect place that serves steak and seafood for my husband's birthday..... This place is a hidden gem.... Best food I have ever had in Ohio, great service as well.... We have studied the menu and our plan: FRITURAS DE MAR 21.99 bring 2 small plates to divide Calamari rings, octopus pieces, and seasoned shrimp coated in crispy flour, served with tartar and chipotle dressing. CALDO BIRRIA -- 20.99 serve in two bowls Caldo birria, also known as birria en caldo, is a rich and flavorful Mexican stew that has gained immense popularity for its tender meat and savory broth. PULPO BRASAS 28.99 Perfectly cooked in a butter marinade with garlic, soy sauce, and chipotle served with rice and salad. Mounted on corn husks. FILETE NAYARIT 24.99 Curvina fillet covered with shrimp, octopus, and garlic bell peppers served with rice and salad. Pasta del Mare Seafood mix cooked in tomato sauce, onion with fettuccine pasta. Churro's We do expect to request take away boxes following dining. Throughout our 60 year relationship, my wife enjoys desert as an appetizer, and today is no exception. The Churro's are delivered in a flash; we discovered this special treat nearly 50 years ago during an expedition to Spain and Portugal. The very best Churro's were prepared by roadside vendors, and our friends, Bill and Ellen Rose agreed. I also requested that CALDO BIRRIA be served prior to the entrees, and this is a delightful dish. As experienced Sunday Diners, we arrive at 11:00am to avoid the "church rush." Church folks have not yet discovered this excellent venue. Venue: a distinct Hispanic dining event; large, well-lighted restaurant with very loud music - we encouraged management to decrease volume. Sophia was our delightful young server; her English was passable; she did not quite understand why my wife wanted churros as an appetizer, but the churros soon came, and my wife observed that these taste like Spain. Sonora Grille reminded us of some fine restaurants in Puerto Vallarta. My dear wife finally elected CAMARONES AL GRILL, and we offer 5 stars to menu and to dining. Overall a Five Star experience; pays to get off the beaten path. Following lunch, my wife suggests an Open House to view Benham Grove venues for an upcoming event. Next she opts for a Sunday Estate Sale.... read more

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I am on an enchilada tour at Sonora. They have so many options I can try a new one every visit. And I shall! Everything I've had here has been great. This place is a severely underrated gem. read more

Absolutely outstanding. I've travelled to many places, and this is one of the very finest Mexican restaurants I have experienced...and every one in our party of six had the same opinion. read more

In Ohio for birthday decided to try this place as a different take on steak and seafood. It's located next to a grocery store. The decor inside was bright and festive. It was a Thursday around 7 and there were only a few customers. We ordered the ribeye especial and parrillada. The grilled shrimp in both dishes were delicious. They were large and had a great smoky flavor. We didn't care for the salsa or chips, but everything else was well seasoned and had great flavor. The service was so so. We had to flag our waitress down more than once because she never returned to our table. read more

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I'm sorry the place is just not for me, but maybe it's for you. I guess you'll have to find out and see. It's more of a bar in a grocery store, that serves food which I'm not a fan of they have a big seafood menu, but from what I tasted they do not know how to prepare it. I got shrimp and it was overcooked by a long shot. read more

The atmosphere was very nice. Service was good. Margaritas were very good. What I didn't like is the fajitas we orders said it can with pico de Gallo (which I love) There were 2 tomatoes chunks a cilantro flake and an onion chunk . I asked for more and it cost me 3.00. They shouldn't list it on the menu if they only give you a literal pinch. read more

Good food and prices. Service was on point. It doesn't look very big from the outside but once inside the restaurant was very deep with lots of tables. Very clean. Friendly staff. read more

Amazing seafood, steak, and Mexican. Ordered fish tostadas with fresh seafood. Simply delicious. Nicole took great care of us, very attentive and took time to explain the dishes. I loved the shrimp I had. Seemed very fresh and tasted freshly grilled. My husband had a steak done perfectly and the baked potato and grilled vegetables were outstanding. Delicious churros for dessert. Will definitely be back. read more

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Sonora Grill was such a lovely restaurant. Did not expect a fancy seafood place inside of a latin market! What a fun find! Food was amazing. Pictures is the burrito Guanajuato and the Arroz con Camarones. The burrito should have had chicharrón but because I don't eat pork, they allowed me to switch it with extra shrimp! Most places never offer more of something else, they usually just don't add whatever you want to remove. Our plates had filled us up so much that we were only able to eat 1/3 before having to take a to-go box with us. My burrito was very well made. There was a lot of protein and beans inside of the burrito and the cheese and shrimp on the outside was such a nice touch. My friend said her arroz con camarones was absolutely delicious. I love the whole sea theme along with the nice seatings. Our server was very nice and she was very accommodating to us switching the protein and ordering a to-go order before we leave. The chips and salsa were maybe the best nibbling snack a restaurant has ever given to me! I would love to go back! read more

Sonora Grill - Burrito Guanajuato and Arroz con Camarones - Seafood Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Phenomenal and authentic food that was perfect for our group of 6 with kids. Service was top notch and the setting was casual and appropriate. The best horchata I've had since California, actually, better. I will be returning for sure read more

Food was good and the guac was great. The tv playing some ghost hunter/stories made the experience feel a little weird. Nice server and food overall read more

First 2 times here, we requested Menudo and were told they don't serve it. Came in a 3rd time with a Spanish speaker and the said "yes, we serve every weekend ". We ordered and waited 22 minutes before we asked for a refund and left. If they only serve on weekends, it should be fresh and ready to serve. We were told they were heating it up. Also staff was incredibly rude. read more

Food was excellent! Taco Tuesday was delicious as well as their octopus! Delicious!

I never thought I would be served the best tasting OCTOPUS, in Ohio of all places!! It was absolutely incredible!! 5 stars all the way around!! Awesome drinks as well! read more

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My son and I tried this restaurant while staying in the Dayton area. The food was excellent! Free chips and salsa while we waited for our entrees. I got the steak burrito and my son got the enchiladas rancheras. The flavor of both were perfect and each entree was enough for 2 meals. Our server Lucy spoke limited English and as we don't speak fluent Spanish there was a slight language barrier, but she was incredibly attentive and everything went great. The restaurant is attached to a rather large grocery store. We browsed after eating and picked up some snacks and drinks that we typically don't have access to. Highly recommend both the restaurant and the store! read more

The Sonora Seafood and Steak Bar and Grill are exceptional for their service, their food choices, and incredible beverages! I was pleasantly surprised how amazing this bar & grill is with the service that Cindy the server provided and Pedro the chef cooked, unbelievable! make sure you ask for Cindy when you go in! We appreciated the fact that they had such a variety of traditional and coastal style choices, and we sampled several different seafood dishes - all so delicious. If you're looking for authentic, delicious and fresh fare, Sonora is the place to go. They also had live entertainment last evening, which we really enjoyed. The overall ambience of this mexican restaurant was just very up beat and fun, especially since Caro and I were there. Plenty of parking, great family restaurant with food options for kids, amazing service! The restaurant is really clean as well. Unreal! read more

Sonora Grill - Whole lobster langostine (you have to ask because it's off menu) - Seafood Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

I found this place two years ago. I was looking for the perfect place that serves steak and seafood for my husband's birthday. This place is a hidden gem. The food is always delicious and the presentation is great! I really dont want to share this Gem but I had to tell someone. If it's your birthday they have a surprise performance that will make your birthday celebration extra special. The portions are pretty big , I suggest maybe sharing with someone. Appetizers are all delicious! If you need a steak and seafood place, you have to try this place. My husband loves Mexican food so this place is it! I can go on and on about the food and experience. You just have to come and see for yourself. Waiters are very sweet and attentive. read more

Best food I have ever had in Ohio, great service as well. Went for dinner and was very impressed with how fantastic the food was. It's nicely decorated and very great atmosphere read more

Food is delicious & the ambiance is really nice. There is sometimes a bit of a language barrier but that is not an issue to me. Service is good and food has been 10/10 every time i've been. The service is always good & pretty quick so read more

The restaurant is attached to a Mexican grocery but mostly separated with good amount of tables and booths. It's not fancy but you're not eating in a food court either. I was there on a Tuesday night and there were probably another 6 dinner groups with both native Spanish and English speakers. Service was efficient and friendly. My Paloma took a bit longer than expected but rim was nicely salted and garnished well with fresh fruit. The food is amazing. I like that there's classic Tex Mex options but the Mexican seafood options really shine. I started with a tostada with Tuna marinated in lime and mayo. Fish was fresh and the lime strong. My main was the Mocajete Norteno. It's a surf and turf kitchen sink with grilled beef, chicken, chorizo, prawns, queso fresco, pinto beans, cactus, onions, radish and jalapeno served in a mortar the size of your head. Portions are huge including drinks. Great value and will please both adventurous eaters and those looking for familiar favorites. read more

Sonora Grill - Mocajete Norteno - Seafood Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

It's was our first time here. The food was beyond our expectations! Very delicious and flavorful! I'm will definitely be coming back again!

Great service. Best Mexican food I've had in this area. Great selection of seafood dishes. Everything fresh and freshly prepared. Pricier than other restaurants which I assume is do to their higher quality ingredients. read more

This place was amazing! There are so many things on the menu, GREAT food and drinks! Everything was soooo fresh! The atmosphere was so clean and decorated beautifully. Also, our server Cindy was so helpful and friendly. One of the best servers we have had! This place is well worth visiting!! read more

Sonora Grill - Seafood Near Me - Dayton, Ohio