I had high hopes for this place but unfortunately I was a bit disappointed. The ambiance was amazing! I loved the photo wall, different seating levels and open air design. Pro tip though, the Armory is a self seating restaurant and you order at the bar. My friends and I wandered for a bit before we found that out. I ordered the fish tacos and I was super hungry so I ate them but they were a bit disappointing. The fish had a good fry on the outside but had a very fishy flavor. The white sauce crema was good but the other taco fillings had a strange smell and flavor predominated by an enormous amount of cilantro heaping on each taco. For 20+ $ (depending on tip) it was not worth it for me. However, my friend got the burger and she enjoyed it. Another thing that could have made the experience a bit better was the service. The employees of the restaurant were friendly but two of my friends waited a really long time for their food. All in all this seems like a really fun place to hangout. They have corn hole in the back room, comfortable seating and yummy drinks! I would recommend coming here... just not for the fish tacos;) read more

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Eleanor was incredible, food was yummy, Eric's drinks were fantastic! Such a great find! Be sure to stop by soon!

The Armory is such an upscale gem in Sonora! The drink menu is fun and constantly evolving. The food is always good. Love the Chimmichuri shrimp and the Espresso Martini! The staff is so friendly and will go out of their way to make your experience great. Love this place. read more

The drinks were ridiculous. The food was great! Ella is the absolute best! My drink was a tiny bit too sweet for me so Elly brought some extra club soda and then a new drink for me! You have to get the espresso martini! Delish!! Just the most beautiful positive fun experience!!!! read more

Our food and drinks were surprisingly really really good! They had a great beer selection and one of the best Bloody Mary's I've had! The ambiance of the outside patio was nice and casual and a good touch to the bar the misters which made it nice and cool to sit out and have our meal. read more

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We love this gorgeous restaurant, bar and event venue. It has beautifully designed outdoor eating and gathering spaces, a bar you'd expect to see in trendier urban areas, and a huge event room. Cocktails are fresh and creative. Food varies from pub fare to unusual new ideas. Taco Tuesday is the BEST! Short rib, fish, and sweet potato tacos are all delicious. Lastly, the service is Awesome! I've never had less than friendly, helpful, efficient service at The Armory. read more

Food and service were very good. Quite a few excellent drink options. The frozen margarita was very tasty. Lots of space and the indoor/outdoor set up is nice. read more

I had the nicest waitress named Natalie Super cute atmosphere bathrooms clean Food was not in my wedding diet but I just ate the chicken from my sandwich and it was tasty ! read more

It was not a great experience for two of the three of us being there for the first time. The food was not great. Two of the three entrees that we ordered were not available and the food we did get was not good. How can you be out of two of the recommended items- our server recommended them- on a Friday afternoon going into the weekend? The chicken salad was flavorless and had too much mayonnaise. The nachos were also flavorless and the cheese wasn't fully melted. All entrees were served in paper trays- for an eat in restaurant. In addition, we were asked for a credit card up front and when we went to pay we were told that it was their policy that the first credit card was the one they would use. She argued with us for a bit and told us it was her policy and not the restaurants but other servers followed that policy. We asked several times to use a different card and was told she would not be able to do that. We did not get her name as she never introduced herself when taking our order. The drinks were the only saving grace. The water was terrible - not their fault - but we ordered sparkling water which they did not have. We got a bottle of plain water and no glasses so asked about glasses and she dumped the city water out of the glasses for us to reuse for the bottled water. read more

The food and drink hit the spot and we had a fun time. The service was good. We will be back to enjoy more soon.

Last night we went to the Armory it was me, my brother, my sister in law and my Mom. First time here it's my mom's birthday and we wanted to try some where we haven't been. I remember someone mentioning this place so we all agreed. We were very pleased with the place of it had been warmer we would have sat out is the covered patio area. We sat in the dining room/bar area. The staff was very welcoming, the server Eric was very knowledgeable about the beer they had we all the bikini blond pale except my sister in law had a high hibiscus margarita and she said it was really good. We all had tacos my mom and I had the Baja fish tacos and Tony and Eshi had the short ribs tacos. All of us were very happy with our orders. The tortillas were really tasty and didn't fall apart and each taco had a nice size piece of fish. My brother and Eshi said the same their tacos were delicious. The tacos came with chips and salsa and the meal was served on a tin tray I thought it was very cool. We had dessert we had the brownie with ice cream and chocolate sauce, and the berry lemon cake both desserts were delicious. The overall flavor experience was very good and we will definitely be eating at the Armory again. read more

Great service, fantastic food, Devine environment, couldn't ask for much more. Staff was very demure, very classy, very mindful loved our waitress Ellie she was excellent read more

Love this place! I've always had outstanding food and great drinks here. I also love the atmosphere! I live out of town so don't get to come as often as I'd like, but it's my "go to" place when I'm in Sonora! read more

I came here after being gone for years. The new owners are doing a great job, the food was great and the adorable bar tender made me a cocktail off the menu which was so creative and dangerously delicious! read more

Tasty cocktails and delicious tacos. Ellie recommended the birria tacos (Tuesday nights) and they did not disappoint. The best part? This place is dog friendly and family owned. Check it out. read more

We recommend The Armory for a great time. The hospitality is of the scale! My husband and I were on vacation, we stopped in ( first visit) and immediately Erica greeted us making is feel welcome! She gave us a tour and off we went. The ambience was really nice! Lots of beers and drinks and great food! Elly and Erika were awesome hosts We're definitely gonna come back when we visit Sonora! Thanks to the amazing staff! 12 stars read more

2 stars is being gracious. Ordered the French dip and brisket. The brisket was dry, with no flavor at all. The French dip was worse, the meat was tough and had no seasoning, and the au jus was flavorless and consistency and coloring of brown gravy. The coleslaw was super spicy which isn't mentioned on the menu. The BBQ sauce was delicious and flavorful, tastes just like bullseye BBQ sauce. I don't know if they got a new chef or stopped making fresh food but the food has gone way downhill since last year and the menu change. I ordered online for pickup and was ignored at the bar for a few minutes, it wasn't busy. All in all I don't recommend and think you'd find better food other places downtown. Edit-to the owner response, the menu DOES NOT say Calabrese pepper slaw. read more

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The service and drinks were very good. I had the bourbon penicillin and it was on point. My husband had the smoked old fashioned and it was just as delicious. He did try the blueberry mojito but we wouldn't order that one again. We def will be back when in the area. read more

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Delicious food, amazing drinks and awesome atmosphere. I was with a group of 11 and our food came out right away. I highly recommend this spot! read more

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We had the most amazing experience this past weekend. We stayed at the Lumberjack Hotel across the street and were pleasantly surprised at what a great experience was located just across the street. The atmosphere was lively and inviting, there was a jazz band playing and the outdoor patio with misters was a nice respite after a long drive. Every employee there was not only welcoming and attentive, but you could tell they really loved working there. The food and drinks were perfect, and the setting with the warm evening was perfect. Having a fuzzy time remembering everyone's name, but the owner, manager, and staff were so positive and took the time to really engage with us. I don't ever post reviews, but I give this 10 stars for the service and atmosphere. Make this a definite stop on your travels!!! read more

Service was great our waitress Natalie was very nice and attentive. The menu had little to choose from we have been there in the past much better choices. The food just was not very good dry taco shells cold meat we had told our friends how good it was not this time they should bring back the French dip and the Reuben have better food. The atmosphere is cool we sat upstairs. read more

I was meeting my daughter and her BF there, and when I walked in I was confused. There is no one to greet you and tell you which way to go. I texted my daughter and found them upstairs. I had the steak and waffle fries and the steak was very good but the fries were soggy due to them being under the steak. Served in takeout containers. That's weird. Pretzel appetizer was delicious. Service was good. Wish they had ice in the water served. This is a cool place for Sonora and I hope they expand their menu in the future. read more

Amazing! Elise and the entire staff made our High School reunion more than what we could have imagined. The appetizers were absolutely incredible! The Kennedy Room is beautiful by itself, but it allowed us the perfect foundation to set things up perfectly. Everyone who attended was blown away by The Armory! We can't thank you enough - the room was perfect, the ambience was incredible, and it allowed our class to have a night to remember. If we end up having a 30th reunion, we will definitely be contacting The Armory again. Thank you, Elise, for making this painless and going above and beyond to make sure we had everything we need! - SHS Class of 2000 read more

Great food service atmosphere and we went on a Saturday night and they had Line Dancing and we had so much fun everyone was laughing having a good time. The woman instructing made it hecka fun and funny. read more

My son and I took my husband here for dinner, to celebrate his 60th birthday. We pass this restaurant on a regular basis, as we are fairly local, but have never tried it until now. Boy, have we been missing out! From the outside of the building, to the bar area, barrel room, balcony area, to even the restrooms, the ambiance is awesome! The restaurant is clean and roomy. The menu is very small, with not a huge selection of foods, but when you're experiencing excellence, you don't need pages and pages of food items. The cocktail and beer choices are large and delicious! My blackberry Mojito was NOT watered down!!! The giant pretzel was the best one I've ever had, and my son and I order them at every restaurant we visit! My husband loved his short rib tacos and chips and salsa. My son loved his short rib sandwich! I had the chimmichuri shrimp and it was wonderful! The service was very quick and the waitress was very friendly, knowledgeable, and pleasant to have a conversation with. We will definitely be back! read more

This review would have been a 4 or 5 if the service was remotely decent. The foor is good. The place has a gokd vibe. We were there today (July 4th 2025). We sat upstairs. There was maybe 50% of the tables in use at 1:00 pm. Our waitress didn take our order until 1:25. It took another 25 minutes to get our food. I don't blame out waitress, I think it is on the ownership. We have eaten there a half dozen times over the past 12 months, and it has been the same each time. We won't be back. read more

The live music is always fun, but as a local the menu is a bit tired. There's nothing really exciting for the plant based crowd, except the Buddha bowl which I got last time and the rice was under cooked and the tocos, which have no protein. It was be amazing if there was a veggie burger or sandwich offering. read more

A pretty cool venue for a bar/restaurant! I came here for dinner the day after skiing up at Dodge ridge and I was impressed that there was a place like this in Sonora. I got the Kobe sliders and they were tasty. The bun was a brioche bun but it was crunchier than I initially thought it'd be (since at least when I hear brioche my first thought is a softer bread). I liked the sauce that was in the sliders, they helped with the dryness of the bread. And I like that it came with a lot of fries. In terms of the money's worth aspect it was on the pricey side for me, but the ambiance was good/bathrooms were clean/easy to park so I'll assume some of the cost is eaten up by or allocated to upkeep. read more

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Definitely not the food it used to be and I'm sad about it. This is usually one of our fave restaurants in Sonora. We always get the bowls and they used to be huge and fresh and in a glass bowl. Last night they were literally half as big and tasted nothing like they used to. Service was overwhelmed but sweet. Pretzel was still amazing. Trivia was fun! Crossing my fingers the food improves. Bowls used to have lots of fresh raw veggies and were so flavorful. I hate the paper plates. Desserts were usually amazing, and brownie was melt in your mouth, but that's off the menu. :( Please bring back the bowls as they used to be. read more

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We sat up on the balcony with a nice view of downtown Sonora. It has a fun vibe. Food was very tasty and service was attentive without being overbearing. I would definitely go back. read more

Cool spot! You should check it out. The bourbon drinks we tried were delicious, with lots of unique options. We sat in the bar to the left of the entrance, and service was very slow, even to get water and place a drink order. There were very few people there dining or drinking so I don't understand why it took so long for anyone to acknowledge our existence even though multiple waiters and bar tenders passed by. That said the ambiance is super cool, and food and drink delicious. So patience pays off. read more

First, I'm a local. We had fish tacos last week and they were good. Today, different story. The Mac n cheese was bland at best. Zero cheese or sauce. Yellow elbow noodles. The shrimp tacos were not so good. The service was excellent. Roger is the best server ever. But, Emberz across the street is far far better. With soaring prices at restaurants, it's terrible to get a bad meal. The brisket was excellent though. The ambiance is very good. read more

5 stars hands down for Sonora. Beautiful place. Upstairs, downstairs, whiskey barrel, custom fountain, huge dance floor.. food. I already had dinner before ... so.. I did not try the food. The taps were amazing! DJ was playing great music. I had so much fun meeting people. Definitely a go to place if you are in Sonora. You will not be disappointed. Brian was so awesome behind the beer bar. will definitely be going back. read more

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The location has a great look, and it was appreciated. The food was... wow...a simple burger that was amazing. I had the Rodeo burger with garlic sidewinder fries. Incredible!!!! Great beer menu and fantastic service! read more

I had high hopes for the Armory. Extensive remodel and prime location,I expected it to be a "destination " restaurant attracting clients from all over the area. First visit, rooftop seats very nice, ordering No frills menu,expecting an expansion of the menu later on. Drinks-Makers Old Fashioned and a Chardonnay for the lady. We both had Caesar Salad one chicken one shrimp. The chicken was from a deep fried patty and both were served in a recyclable press paper container The lettuce was head lettuce not Romain as you would expect. Service was spotty and the bill was high. No Thanks read more

Love this place. Caprese chicken sandwich special was delicious and as always my favorite peeps behind the bar, Lauren and Eric, both kept us going with great service and great conversation! read more

I had my wedding reception at the Armory, and it was an amazing venue. They were so helpful during the planning process, especially Elise, and they helped the event go off without a hitch. The food was absolutely amazing, and they worked with us to help us find the perfect menus for our reception. Also, they helped us put out all of our decorations, and it looked like a dream. read more

This was a great find. We were traveling through Sonora and looking for a place to eat on our way home. Great food!

Great venue for a meal with groups large or small. We came here with 16 on a weeknight and were able to sit the party between two picnic tables. The menu is great, the nachos with either meat are our favorite and the cocktails are nicely curated as well. As a non-regular we did find the seating/seating yourself a bit confusing because they have three different areas with differing rules. Some areas they take you order, other areas you order at the bar. read more

We love the food and drinks, The Rodeo burger is amazing just missing the shoestring fries, My wife loves the Pork Belly Nachos. The Bourbon Penicillin and The Campfire Jalisco are fantastic cocktails. Top it off Peanut Butter Waffle Sundae was a great way to finish. Run don't walk to this establishment! read more