Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
Inexpensive barbecue is the main draw at this reliable Southeastern chain.
(704) 307-4841
440 Tyvola Rd
Charlotte,
NC
28217
35.163
-80.8878
Neighborhood: Montclaire South
Reviews & Ratings for Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
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Red tinged meat unappetizing
by mufdvr
March 16, 2005
The barbecue at Sonny's is at best not worthy of true NC barbecue. It has a red discoloration, supposedly from their cooking process. The flavor is not very complex and does require their sauce to be edible. The BBQ chicken is terribly dry and their ribs are fatty and not very meaty. They serve plenty of greasy fries and loads of dry garlic toast to fill you up. The baked beans are soupy and the beans are mealy with not much flavor. The cole slaw is also soupy and not fresh in appearance.
- Cons: Bad barbecue, Dry chiken, Too expensive
Inexpensive barbecue is the main draw at this reliable Southeastern chain.
by Contributor
October 06, 2008
In Short
Owner Sonny Tillman has been serving the same Southern barbecue and fixings since 1968. A common roadside stop, Sonny's offers low prices and barbecue; roomy booths, wagon-wheel chandeliers and homey craft art are the standard dining room decor. House barbecue sauce, available sweet, regular or hot, spices up large helpings of smoked beef, pork, chicken, turkey and ribs. Sides like fresh fried okra, onion rings and barbecue beans complement the entrees.
How is the catering?
by janmarie222
May 16, 2008
I have been to the restaurant and the food was good, however I would like to know if anyone has used their catering service and if so, how was your experience. What did you like and what did you dislike? My daughter has an upcoming wedding and I really want everything to be perfect. Anyone have a catering review to post?
- Pros: Food came fast.
- Cons: Did not have any complaints.
Good bar- b-q by Jan B. at InsiderPages
Contributor
February 13, 2008
The restaurant is a nice family night out. Reasonable prices and great portions. I particualrly love the salad bar. There is something for everyone, chicken , pork, beef you name it. It is not a fancy place, but, it is a family atmosphere and cooking. The kids will love it.
Good restaurant for a quick-meal
by jambadoo
August 23, 2007
Tried Sonny's on a friend's recommendation...
Liked the ribs very much, and the sides were plentiful. The staff was super-friendly. The restaurant is AWESOME to be non-smoking!! Perhaps needed a little more attention to the clean-up detail after table service but it was a pretty busy evening there. Will definitely return.
Excellent barbecue
by malmsteen44
March 04, 2007
I've always enjoyed Sonny's barbecue regardless of where. I think the ribs are meaty and delicious and the sides are wonderful. Go Sonny's Go!!
good value
by psager
November 17, 2006
It IS a chain barbeque restaraunt, so you wont find the BEST in town but the value and selection make this a thumbs up
Good food and a family atmosphere
by universalconcepts
October 30, 2006
It is a clean place with good food. The kids are welcome and the buffets are wonderful. My entire family eats here.
sonny's at the top!
by frotoe67
July 31, 2005
my experiance at sonny's was astonding as soon as we entered it wasnon stop custemer sevice.sald bar was verry good with a verity to choose from.food was served pretty quikly.food quility was superb.all in all it was a very delightful expirance.
- Pros: custemer service, food quilty, verry good salid bar
- Cons: not so good parking, too far to travel
The best Bar-B Q Sauce in town by Robin B. at InsiderPages
Contributor
July 25, 2005
If your craving Bar-B-Q then Sonnys Real Pit Bar B Q is the place to go. They have the best Bar B Q Sauce in town. Everything that I have ever ordered there has been great. The ribs are my favorite. The atmosphere is nice, casual dining and the service is great. Always clean and comfortable. A must if you love Bar-B-Q.
