It was a blazing hot day in Sonora when I visited. I was hesitant of choosing a place outside, but upon walking into The Armory there were misters everywhere and plenty of shade. The food was delicious I had the nachos and the beer recommendations/choices were fantastic! Specific shoutout to Erica, Natalie, and Ellie for making me feel welcomed and being so nice to me when it was my first time there! I had asked to put the basketball game on and they did it without hesitation, very nice people and place! read more

The Sonora Inn gave us a 10% off coupon. It's the newest establishment in Sonora. I like the top deck, I really wasn't impressed with the food or service! I would recommend sticking to the Main Street restaurant venues. Coupons are nice, but there is a reason they're giving them out. The locals will tell you where the great food and service is. read more

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Just an update for Jenn E. Thanks for the response to my review. I'm a Chef and yes I totally understand how things are in this regard. It was almost closing time and the bartender had about 15 young adults come in all at once. That's never fun lol still he managed to handle everything great. You have an awesome staff!! read more

Great service and food. Also an awesome spot to hang out with friends and have a drink or two.

Love the armory! Great beer selection. The frozen alcoholic freaks are great on a hot day. They have amazing food like the burger or chicken sando. read more

Great food, beer, service and lovely outdoor seating! Plus it was the first time I saw a Blue Zone menu, highlighting healthy choices!

Great hub with friends and to meet people. the upstairs area is great for mixing up groups and meet new ppl!

There was one vegan option on the menu for dinner, the Buddha bowl. I couldn't finish it and wouldn't recommend. Mushy, flavors not quite right, spinach leaves. read more

We did a trip up to Sonora for Valentine's Day because of a cooking class at Yankee Hill winery and The Armory was down the street from our hotel in Sonora. We didn't have food at the Armory and just enjoyed a few beers with friends; however, the food did look great and the beers they had on tap were pretty awesome, they even had Pliney The Elder which is one of my favorites. The service was great and the place was really cool inside with a very cool piece of wall art and an upper level that provided some cool views. I'll definitely go back the next time I'm in Sonora. read more

Stopped here on a Thursday evening after visiting Yosemite. Great atmosphere, live music, and friendly wait staff. Thanks Ellie and Jen!

Service upstairs was not working. Two waitresses walked by and said they would be right with us. Waited 15 minutes until we were brought a menus. Food was great a little weird getting filet migon on paper plates. It was our first visit and if I could make a suggestion.. Have a hostess at entry to let you know where you can sit and order drinks, bring starters and then wait 10 then bring main course. Our starter shrimp came with our main course. Hmmm read more

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Love the drinks, love the food, love the ambience, love the staff. Can't wait to go back!

Ellie is the Best at The Armory! If you're dining at The Armory in Sonora and you're lucky enough to have Ellie as your server, get ready for an unforgettable experience! She's the kind of server who makes a great restaurant even better--attentive, friendly, and always one step ahead of what you need. Ellie has a natural talent for hospitality. She knows the menu inside and out, gives fantastic recommendations, and makes every guest feel like a VIP. She's got that perfect balance of efficiency and charm, ensuring that everything arrives just right while keeping the atmosphere warm and welcoming. Jen, listen up--Ellie is a game-changer for your restaurant. She's the kind of employee that turns first-time guests into regulars. If anyone deserves a raise (or maybe a bonus and their own parking spot), it's Ellie! Can't wait to come back--just make sure Ellie's working when we do! read more

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Service and food was amazing! Our server Bo was attentive, kind and went over the top! Definitely will be coming back

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

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First time here, friendly staff, great vibes, pet-friendly, great drinks especially the passionfruit margarita, what else can I say, would definitely come back again! They have an inside, outside and upstairs patio on a first come first serve basis, so you have to have an eye out to locate a table or you could make friends and do a community type seating arrangement. It was fairly easy for my dog and I to find a seat. The food was good, however, I really appreciated how they had options for your pups!! Will definitely be back next time I'm in Sonora! read more

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I Love the atmosphere. Bo is such a joy to be around. so knowledgeable about all the liquor and the specialties. Hes the best. The food was perfect, hot and delicious! can't wait to go there again! maybe today! woo hoo! Love it! read more

Food was excellent, scarfed down the whole meal plus a delicious dessert (chocolate mousse) recommended to us by our lovely sweet waitress Ellie! She was great! The whole restaurant was beautiful, we sat outside on the top level and the vibes were woodsy/rustic and open air. Will definitely be coming back!! read more

No utensils, nasty water and horrible service. My friends and I were at the casino and were on the way home and we decided to stop and try The Armory. Big mistake. We had the worst curly haired server, she had the biggest RBF, I was so surprised because the reviews say they have the best service. We had the pretzel it was yummy. We also had the pulled pork nachos and we left. read more

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Another first. Went for a ride and found this place. Dam glad we did. Emily was awesome.. when we can came in it wasn't that busy and then all of a sudden a lot of people show up. She still took good care of us.. The wife at the pulled pork sandwich and she said it was amazing and it was huge too ! I had the French dip and OMG! Fantastic! If you're ever up and around here, I definitely recommend stopping in here and grabbing a bite to eat. The host, hostess, and all the other folks that work here were awesome too.! read more

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Wow! Very good food and spirits. The restaurant is beautifully designed. The interior bar has a barrel style molding to enter to a U shaped bar. The dining area is open and the patio is awesome with a barrel style molding. The second floor dining area and garage doors that open to expand the areas was a cool. The food is delicious and with the price. read more

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Such a great spot! Food and service were amazing! Giant pretzel was amazing all of our favorites! Short rib tacos with chips and salsa was so good the green tomatillos salsa was so good! Great beer selection! Quick service and very friendly! read more

We had seating upstairs . Drinks were super good and the chicken sandwich was good. It was pretty busy so food took aWhile but drinks came fast read more

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Stopped here on the way home from a backpacking trip in Emigrant Wilderness. The ambience and layout of the place are great -- open-air seating with misters, which was perfect on a hot day. Even the bathroom was impressively clean and modern, which you don't always find. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich, as did the rest of my group (four of us total). Unfortunately, we were all a bit underwhelmed. The sandwich looks great in photos, but didn't quite deliver on flavor. The bun was a little too thick, which overpowered the other ingredients. The pickles were also a bit too aggressive, throwing off the balance of the sandwich. The chicken itself was okay, but the breading lacked crispiness and seasoning -- just kind of bland. Some folks in our group got the garlic waffle fries and liked them. I had the side salad, which was fresh but nothing special. All in all, it was a beautiful spot to rest and cool off, but the food left us wanting more. Not terrible, but definitely didn't live up to the visual appeal. Just okay. read more

Wasn't impressed. We sat there 20 minutes and finally a customer came up and told us we had to go to the bar to order drinks. We then went to the end of the bar to ordered food. It sure wouldn't be my go-to place. Perhaps regulars get a better experience.. read more

Eleanor was our server and she was the best! So sweet and helpful with the food and drink suggestions. I had the butternut squash tacos and the were delicious! Thanks Eleanor! Such a cute place to have lunch too. We will be back when we are back in town. read more

Joe and Elly were awesome. Can't wait to come back. Steak bites were delicious too! Ben C read more

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Paid this restaurant another visit on this beautiful Saturday. We found an available table upstairs and were greeted right away by our waitress who took our drink order and put in our appetizer order right away . Everything tasted really good . Highly recommend this place . read more

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This is a fabulous place with great outdoor seating, in a great setting. Family and dog friendly. We seated ourselves and a server greeted us immediately. We got the queso dip, nachos, and butternut squash tacos. The food came out so unfathomably fast, like how!? AND it was delicious. I'll probably be craving their queso the rest of my life. read more

As much as I wanted to like this place, it was simply too bizarre and unorganized to give it much credit. We came for lunch. The two stars were just for the food, a Bang Band Bowl that was quite good, although not dressed thoroughly. More on that later. We entered at the front, a rather cold and imposing entry, a block off Sonora's main thoroughfare. The place is enormous with a series of rooms and spaces most suitable for events. The ambiance is creative, interesting, and stark, but it goes directly downhill from there, other than a pleasant courtyard and upper outdoor seating area. When you walk in, there is absolutely no way to know where to go or what to do. It's just a myriad of spaces. I guess you can sit in one of the dark rooms and wait for the boogeyman to arrive. There is a bar right at the entrance and another in the courtyard. We gravitated to the nice sunlit courtyard and just stood wondering what to do, as apparently others have done from previous reviews. And we stood and stood and stood. Occasionally, servers would pass by us and say nothing or even acknowledge our presence. Does management train them??? We then stopped one server and asked what to do and told rather abruptly, 'just go to the bar and order'. After standing at the bar for quite a while, someone did come take our order. When we paid at the checkout machine, it didn't give us a receipt as requested, and the person just shrugged. No receipt. We proceeded upstairs to find a table and got settled. A very pleasant woman server came to take our order and seemed perplexed when she saw a number at our table. It became apparent that if we had come upstairs, we would have been waited on and served. Why couldn't someone say that? We felt sorry for the woman server as she seemed sincerely wanting to accommodate us. MANAGEMENT: If you don't have a reception station, which is perfectly fine, then at least POST A SIGN AT THE ENTRANCE STATING: PLEASE SEAT YOURSELF AND YOU WILL BE SERVED. Or train your staff in courtesy. Simple!! Our meals arrived, and the server, not the woman, seemed annoyed we were upstairs. He just tossed the bowls down and asked abruptly, "anything else"? I commented that we needed eating utensils, and he pointed to a service counter in a far-off corner and said, "it's over there", and left. I was stunned. Very poor manners and service, and so nonchalant, like not my job to wait on you. Another annoying fact was the spray misters, which I do appreciate in the heat, kept dousing us with water. Admittedly it was windy. The Bang Bang bowl was good, came in a recyclable paper container. The greens and fixings were fresh, and the soba noodles well prepared. The dressing, which was good with a spicy tang, was heavily doused on the noodles but nothing else. As we finished, the woman server came over to give us our bill, and we explained we had already paid it at the bar but had no receipt to prove it! She believed us and just let it go, with a smile. I guess if you're a local and frequent the place there wouldn't be all this confusion. This establishment would be wonderful if it only had some organization and management oversight. Very basic. read more

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Our fifth time at the Armory as a family once again did not disappoint! Erica was a great server and stayed on top of everything. Upstairs seating was peaceful and quiet with a nice breeze. Food (fish tacos, pulled pork nachos, and wings) was great as always. We'll be back soon! read more

We went in the rain! Still yummy. Loved the food, atmosphere, and the service was friendly. read more

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This place is just wow!!!! Was awestruck by the way each and every corner here is thought of. Was here just for drinks, did not try any food here. As you enter the place a barrel shaped door welcomes you that leads to a cozy bar area open till midnight. They serve the best cocktails in the most creative glasses. I have never drank out of a pig glass and licked the salt from its bum !!! The servers were very nice & friendly. If you go straight after entering, on your right is an open air 2-story bar. The upstairs can be reserved for parties. Checkout my uploaded video of this open space. Words might not do justice. Other than these areas, there is a huge hall that looked like a club's floor with a DJ's space in one corner and bar on one wall. There is also a dining hall for people to sit and hang out. All in all a must go place when in Sonora area!! read more

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First time here and we loved it! We came from far (Santa Cruz, CA) and needed a good outdoor setting... Fish tacos were wonderful and blackberry mojito to die for!! Elenor and Natalie were very attentive and kind. Overall all staff were kind and very welcoming. The vibes of the location were exactly what I wanted on my fourth and getting to just vibe and have some good music was exactly what this place offered. Will definitely be back!!! read more

Having never been there, it was confusing how the service at this restaurant works. We were not greeted by anyone and the fact that we were wandering around looking lost, and trying to figure out what to do was annoying. We finally had to ask a busy bartender and were informed that the downstairs outside is self serve and you have to order at the bar and then they will bring your food to you. The upstairs and the barrel room are full service. Once we figured out where we were sitting, the experience improved. Our servers were friendly and attentive. The food was very well prepared and flavorful. We will go back, now that we have an idea what to expect. read more

Made the drive from the valley to just get into the mountains. Came to Sonora to try this place. Not disappointed at all. Great staff. Ambience is a vibe I can get behind. The food is great. And they have Crow and Wolf! Done. This will be a repeat. read more

The patio is amazing! The food was good. Lovely for a spring day! It is seat yourself.

Huge selection of beers on tap Elly and Keven were great. Will come again may come back for line dancing

I always have great food and service here. The location is set up really cool . They have great drinks.

The Armory added such a cool flair to gorgeous and historic downtown Sonora. The food is delicious, the drinks both at the outdoor bar and inside the attached Bourbon Barrel are excellent, plenty of seating, friendly staff, and very fun vibe. This is one of those newer, must-go places to take your visitors from out of town or just to visit on a night out. The music is loud and fun! Even in winter, there were a lot of people out, and I can't wait to see the upstairs balcony seating when it opens for service when the weather is better. One piece of feedback for the restaurant: I asked for gluten free Baja tacos and got flour tortillas. So if you have a gluten restriction, make sure to emphasize this more when ordering. I'm not allergic, just restricted, so i didn't send it back or anything and the tacos were still good. My friend got the chicken sandwich with waffles fries and Loved it. I can't wait to go back! read more

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