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title: "Southern BBQ since 1968"
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# Southern BBQ since 1968

Best BBQ restaurant... anywhere BBQ Bowls Have Arrived View Menu & Start Order Jump to menu Specials & Limited Items Our Pitmaster's Specials Limited Time A SWEET SUMMER TO SAVOR Sonny's Summer Menu is here to fire things up. Try Cherry Cola Burnt Ends, BBQ Street Corn Dip, Cherry Cobbler Egg Rolls, and more all season. SUMMER SHOULD BE BOWLED BBQ Bowls are back at Sonny's and start at $11.99. Plus, 3 new Seasonal Sips are making a splash this summer. A Day on The Water with Sonny’s Spend your summer soaking up the sun, floating the river, and enjoying slow-smoked BBQ at Sonny’s BBQ Feast & Float events across Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky. Sauced & Tossed, Sonny’s Style Pick your protein. Pick your sauce. Get ready for bold BBQ flavor in every bite. Whether you like it sweet, tangy, or smoky, there’s a saucy favorite waiting for you at Sonny’s. Move slides back Move slides forward See What's New Discover Sonny's Art of BBQ Craftsmanship in Every Bite since ‘68 Our craft is steeped in tradition and a love for authentic, Southern-style BBQ. Discover the magic behind our signature slow-smoked meats and the tried-and-true techniques. Pitmaster Profiles How we do BBQ Play full video Nominate someone in your community for a surprise Sonny's BBQ feast Making the world better, one delicious deed at a time. Random Acts of BBQ® is our way of recognizing those who make a difference—selflessly giving their time, talents, and effort to the community. Nominate Someone View Stories The Latest August 3, 2026 Sonny’s Teacher Offer 2026: Free Pork Big Deal Read article April 10, 2026 Sonny’s Offers Free BBQ Sandwich for National Nurses Week Read article October 21, 2025 Nominate a First Responder for Sonny’s Random Acts of BBQ® Read article May 30, 2025 Kindness Caravan: Sonny’s CKO Surprises Gainesville Heroes for Founder’s Day Read article May 7, 2025 RABBQ Roundup: Team Member Since 1986 among Sonny’s Surprises for Kindness Read article March 10, 2025 Meet Our New Chief Kindness Officer: Elden S. Read article February 25, 2025 Kindness on the Menu: How We Celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Week with BBQ Read article January 9, 2025 Law Enforcement Appreciation at Sonny’s: Nominate a Hero for Free BBQ Read article November 4, 2024 Sonny’s Veterans Day Offer: Free Pork Big Deals Read article Move slides back Move slides forward @SonnysBBQ Our Digital Dining Table this plate is aidan & tristan approved! 💯 , opens in a new tab Image posted on Instagram My love grows where the sweet tea flows. , opens in a new tab Image posted on Facebook sonny's bbq is the best, no cap 🧢 , opens in a new tab Image posted on TikTok guilty as charged 🔥 , opens in a new tab Image posted on Instagram okay but should we share Shannon's rib recipe? , opens in a new tab Image posted on X (Formerly Twitter) Day 1 of Sonny's Annual Summer Convention is a wrap! , opens in a new tab Image posted on LinkedIn Move slides back Move slides forward #ItsAlwaysSonnysHere Follow us on Facebook, opens in a new tab Follow us on X (Formerly Twitter), opens in a new tab Follow us on Instagram, opens in a new tab Follow us on TikTok, opens in a new tab Follow us on LinkedIn, opens in a new tab