SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR B Q
- Health grade
- A · 97/100
- Volusia County rank
- Safer than 79%
- Diner rating
- 4.3 ★ · 2,704 reviews
- Violations
- 3 basic
- Last inspected
- Jun 2026
It pulls 4.3 stars across 2,704 reviews and ranks safer than 79% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. Look for american in Orange City. Menus here flag options for gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, and paleo diners.
Get directions Call (386) 775-9900
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- A (97/100)
- Violations
- 3 total — 3 basic
- Address
- 1024 SAXON BLVD, Orange City, FL
- Cuisine
- American
- Categories
- Barbecue restaurant, American restaurant, Bar & grill, Catering food and drink supplier, Family restaurant, Lunch restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.3 stars (2704 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Orange City Estates
- Seats
- 180
- Phone
- (386) 775-9900
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
An average is a poor summary when the underlying reviews look like this. Front-of-house tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.4 stars. Wait times is the next most common subject, in 25% of reviews (averaging 3.8).
No one in this corpus comments on value for money at all. Of the 16 rated reviews, 14 sit at four stars or better and 2 at two or below. The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (11 of 16).
The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (97/100) with 3 basic violations. The visit behind that grade was June 23, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. Ranked against Volusia County, it is safer than 79% of the restaurants we score. For specifics, the last inspection cited plumbing installed & maintained.
With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.
Our own analysis of 16 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Order was delivered right on time order made made perfect and tasted delicious
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Order was right and food was good.
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Always great fresh food.
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Remodel is nice. Same great experience 😁
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Ordered food for delivery. Food was NEVER delivered and the restaurant said they couldn’t help us and we don’t know who was delivering the food. Still working on getting a refund.
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Very good and the waitress was very nice to my special needs son. Another great experience x2
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I've gone a few times but this last time going through the drive through, I waited forever for my food almost to the point that I thought they forgot about me and I only ordered 1 meal. Other than that, the food is always delish.
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I do declary this here by establishment is the finest in all the land. If i where to have a singular malfeasance it's that the sweet tea aint sweet enough.
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Great food keeps us coming back, but Melissa is the reason our visits are always exceptional. Sonny’s is lucky to have her, and we always look forward to seeing her when we dine there! She goes the extra mile each and every time!
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Didn't have what I was looking for but my waitress was very nice!
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Food taste so good. Service is fast and great place to eat and enjoy your time
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We had my step father’s 75th birthday catered by Sonny’s. It was a great experience. Every single employee we encountered was friendly, polite, & extremely helpful. We had a small hiccup, however it was handled expertly by the manager on duty. We will definitely use their services again! Thank you!
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My husband and I always drove by this place and said that one day we would stop in and see what it was like. We ended up having an excellent first experience! The food was delicious, and every staff member was incredibly friendly and attentive. We will definitely be coming back!
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Waitress was terrific
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Always a very good meal! Usually seated immediately. Friendly wait staff
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Couldn't get seated in a timely manner. Not enough help at lunch hour. No one offering to help the very busy waitresses. 2 men watching us waiting to be seated at the take out station. Couldn't they have offered to seat us to help the over busy waitresses? Not a good look at all. Left and realized we wouldn't get decent service even if we got seated.
Overall Score
76 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:45 AM to 9:35 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:45 AM to 9:35 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:45 AM to 9:35 PM
- Thursday
- 10:45 AM to 9:35 PM
- Friday
- 10:45 AM to 10:05 PM
- Saturday
- 10:45 AM to 10:05 PM
- Sunday
- 10:45 AM to 9:35 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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June 23, 2026 · Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
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August 1, 2025 · Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 5 basic
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests (×2)
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July 8, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic
- 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: June 23, 2026