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!

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

3.5 Good service but we were looking for more of an on tap beer selection. This seemed to be geared…read moretowards an older clientele.

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.

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!!!

I attended a small festival at this venue recently, which also happened to coincide with the…read morehottest weekend of the year. Though it was challenging to dance beneath the powerful sun (I sat in the shade) - I still had a lovely time. The Saturday sunset was absolutely breathtaking. The Westside Pavilion in Tuolumne, CA, is owned by the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuolumne_Band_of_Me-Wuk_Indians . In the past number of years the Westside Pavilion has hosted an array of shows including Snoop Dog, Pat Benator, Peter Frampton, Smokey Robinson etc. As a venue - Westside Pavilion is solid. There is lawn seating. There is free parking (though it does get busy for big concert events.) There is plenty of room to move around. There is grass to lounge on. The sound is on point. And throughout the recent festival that I attended, the trailer style bathrooms were easily accessible, well-maintained, and air conditioned. Once the sun sets and the stars illuminate the sky, Western Pavilion is quite magical, but as a daytime summer venue, it can get uncomfortably hot. I recommend coming prepared. The festival I attended was well organized, but mother nature's heat is definitely something to consider. For a cooler time - be sure to bring a hat, a fan, drink plenty of water (the colder the better), and pace yourself. Despite the strong sun that attended in full force at my recent visit to Westside Pavilion- I am thankful that I got to experience this venue first hand. I love that the land is owned by the Tuolumne Me-Wuk Band of Indians - https://mewuk.com/ and I look forward to attending future events here. Trust.

Pros: Beautiful setting in the Sierra foothills. Feels like your at a concert in a large…read moreMeadow/camp site. Cons: Bring cash, ATM's are very slow. Exit strategy to clear out parking lot was horrible. Traffic became dead locked for about 45 minutes after the concert. Tempers started to flare, parking lot attendants didn't seem to be concerned about clearing up the traffic.

The intimacy of this venue puts a whole new slant on its productions. The "us & them" syndrome…read moresimply doesn't exist here in the way that the audience surrounds the performers rather than being detached from the action. In between runs, the theatre now offers local music on Saturday nights as well. Good job, Stage 3... local art at its best!

Tuolumne County is lucky to have live theatre available all through the year. Stage 3 is right in…read moredowntown Sonora, just one block from the intersection of Stockton and Washington Streets. Stage 3 is awesome. I have seen a few productions here. My favorite was a few years ago and was one of the funniest shows I have ever seen. "The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare - Abridged". If you ever get a chance to see this, it is hilarious. Season tickets are $75 - what a bargain! Tickets to five productions for about what you'd pay for one concert ticket at an overcrowded venue where you would need binoculars to see the performer! Individual tickets are $15 to $18 Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights and Sunday has a matinee performance. The theatre is intimate - 80 seats - so you are assured of a good seat. Check them out: http://www.stage3.org/Default.htm

One of the unique staples of Sonora or the Valley! I've been eating here since I was 10 back when I…read moreplayed Soccer. Great venue for sports teams or out of towners who want to experience something only found here. Cheap beer, arcades, and good red brick interior design for a date. My go to pizza is the The Everest. But you can customize & get thin/ thick crust any topping. Special thanks for Reed & Ethan for customer service you only get at an Italian Restaurant. But the over all vibes are only found here near the Valley! They also do Delivery!

Mikes is the best Pizza around! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming! Everything at and about…read moreMikes Pizza of Sonora is absolutely amazing! 10 out of 10!

Came here for dinner with my family. The hostess showed us to our table. We didnt have to wait…read more Our server was very friendly. They didnt have a printed kids menu but he helped my kids choose their food. We got ourselves some food and drinks as well. Everything came out fairly quickly. 1. The fancy fondue was very yummy. It came with toasted sourdough bread. 2. Garlic bread was also good. We dipped that into the fondue once we were done with the sourdough. It enhanced the taste further. 3. Kids loved the pepperoni pizza and fish & chips. 4. Our server also accommodated our request for a half and half garlic chicken pizza with no meat on one side. The pizza came out great. We didnt even leave the edges 5. For drinks we got the old fashioned and birthday cake which were both great. Will definitely be back here if in the area.

I was meeting up with a friend for happy hour and Emberz looked appealing, especially with their…read morehappy hour pricing. Pizzas and starters are $3 off, and cocktails are $2 off. Their happy hour is DAILY from 14:00-16:00. The restaurant was pretty busy on a Sunday, but we didn't have to wait long for a table. Our server was attentive and friendly. For our cocktails, my friend went with the Huckleberry lemonade, while I went with the pomegranate whiskey sour. She thoroughly enjoyed her cocktail, and so did I. At that price point, I didn't expect much, but it was a solid cocktail, although not as strong as what I'd normally get elsewhere. The clam chowder sounded really good, and I couldn't help myself, so I ordered it. My friend is not a fan of seafood, so the chowder was all for me. The crostini was very nicely toasted and I loved dipping it into the chowder. I was also pleasantly surprised by the flavor and quality of the clam chowder. It was packed with a ton of clams, and was perfectly hearty without being heavy. We opted to share the fallen apple pizza, which was the perfect choice. The dough was pillowy and light, and the toppings delicious. I would have liked more apple slices, as it didn't seem like they were very prominent, and for the balsamic drizzle to be more uniform, but overall it was a solid pizza. I took leftover pizza home, and my husband enjoyed it for dinner. We heated it up in the air fryer and that was the way to go. While it was a little noisy in the restaurant, mainly due to a large group seated next to us, we still had a good experience, and the booth seating was comfy. I would love to bring my husband back to try more happy hour menu items next time we visit Sonora! The price point is seriously hard to beat, and Emberz is a solid spot for hanging out and having a good time.

Omg super adorable store with all kinds of goodies! Candies! Taffy! Snacks!…read more Long line, it is slow moving and takes a while to pay. Obviously a sign of being a sweet popular place. I was interested in a few items but didn't want to wait since I was on my way somewhere after Very nicely set up and decorated, so much character in here!

I love our local grocery + variety store, Columbia Mercantile 1855 operated by Theresa. This is…read moremore than just a "touristy spot". I am regularly in for my favorite meat and cheeses, last minute dinner ingredients, and it feels like almost daily for the fresh baked sourdough loaf (or croissant). If there's anything I'm looking for and can't find, she's been willing to order it for me. I also appreciate that she tries to source local when possible. She has a nice selection of beer and local wine, otc medicines, veggies and fruits, veggie starts (and gardening gloves to go with). She's not only friendly and inviting, but knowledgeable of both her business' origins and the town. I always look forward to going in and chatting. The Columbia Mercantile 1855 is a staple to the town and truly a piece of gold worth stopping in to discover.

I've been in here a couple of times. They're located on the lower level of the casino, next to the…read morebowling alley. It's your typical lights & noises & money suck arcade that kids enjoy. You have to buy a game card, then the kids go run off for a bit, and come back with tickets that they wait in line to exchange for tchotchke prizes. My kids usually love it, but I don't, so three stars.

The Underground Arcade at Black Oak Casino Resort is second to none in this area. They offer a wide…read morearray of current arcade style games for all ages. Everything from the ride on style car and motorcycle games, air hockey, target shooting games, basketball type games, and the largest most interactive Pac-Man game I have ever seen. Although the venue is small, the experience most certainly is not! This arcade has everything you would expect and their is even a bowling alley next door when you have had your fill of the arcade. The staff is friendly, courteous, and kind. When you and your children are done playing you turn your tickets into them for a prize. They are always a pleasure! I highly recommend this arcade to anyone looking for something fun to do with the kids.