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Sonny’s - Reviews

1728 Madison Ave, 92116 San Diego
All reviews at a glance
561

Reviews

80.7%

Satisfaction

86

negative

22

neutral

453

positive

What people say about Sonny’s

Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
martha G.
Review date: 12/30/2025
9
Excellent Pasta and Service
My experience at the restaurant was excellent. The service provided by Fede was outstanding, and I am looking forward to returning to enjoy more pasta dishes. The food, service, and atmosphere were all rated a perfect 5 out of 5.
  • pasta dishes9
  • service10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
C C.
Review date: 12/30/2025
9
Delightful Food and Service!
My experience at the restaurant was an absolute delight! The food was fantastic, and our server, Fede, provided lovely service. We will definitely be back.
  • food10
  • server9
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Sakarri P.
Review date: 12/30/2025
9
Patient and Sweet Service
My experience at the restaurant was wonderful, largely due to the exceptional service. The staff member, Fede, was incredibly patient and sweet, even though I was very indecisive. The food, service, and atmosphere all received a perfect score of 5.
  • Fede10
  • indecisive9
  • food10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Takeout
Adam Y.
Review date: 12/24/2025
3
Good Pizza, Bad Service Fee
My experience at this restaurant was mixed. The pizza was good, earning a 4 out of 5 for food quality. However, the experience was significantly marred by a 5% service fee for ordering myself, which I found to be scummy. I would advise others to run from this place due to this unfair charge.
  • pizza8
  • service fee2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
David T.
Review date: 12/24/2025
10
Great Food, Service, and Ambiance!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The food was great, the service was amazing, and the ambiance was wonderful. It strikes a perfect balance, being casual but not overly so. The 80s theme is a great touch, making it one of my top 5 spots in San Diego for sure.
  • food10
  • service10
  • ambiance10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Lupita S.
Review date: 12/21/2025
5
Good Pizza, Terrible Service
My experience at this pizza place was a mixed bag. The pizza itself was good, but the customer service was nonexistent. All the employees seemed like hotties, and it showed in their attitude – they clearly could not be bothered. While the food was enjoyable, the lack of service means I will probably never go back.
  • pizza7
  • customer service2
  • employees2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Sam G.
Review date: 12/21/2025
6
Vibey Space, Poor Service
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The space itself is super vibey, and the food is good. However, the unserious wait staff significantly detracted from the meal. It took an astonishing 45 minutes to receive a salad that I watched sitting in the kitchen, being passed over repeatedly. The first pizza arrived incorrectly and had to be remade, and the second pizza was served a full 30 minutes later, after our table was cleared and we were already being asked if we wanted the check. To add to the neglect, we only received one refill of water during the first hour. I felt like I was being pranked by how forgotten I felt. The overall vibe suggests it might be a fun place to work as a waiter, with no pressure or sense of urgency.
  • space9
  • food8
  • wait staff2
  • salad2
  • pizza3
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
stephen M.
Review date: 12/20/2025
2
Service Issues Mar Dining Experience
My experience at this restaurant was marked by awful service. It took well over 30 minutes for a waiter to check on us after we were seated. The QR ordering system felt lazy, placing all the work on the customer. For those who prefer not to use this system, the customer experience is pretty terrible.
  • service2
  • waiter2
  • QR ordering system3
Visit Type
  • Special Occasion
Group Type
  • Colleagues
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Rachel G.
Review date: 12/19/2025
9
Excellent Food, Service, and Atmosphere!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I absolutely loved the fried zucchini, which was the best thing on the menu. Our server, Facundo, was excellent, and we had a great time for our office's holiday dinner. The food and atmosphere were both rated a 5, and the service was a 4.
  • fried zucchini10
  • best thing on menu10
  • excellent server9
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Teannae O.
Review date: 12/19/2025
10
Fantastic Food, Service, and Atmosphere!
My experience at this restaurant was overwhelmingly positive. The vibes were great, creating a lovely atmosphere. The food was good, with the fried calamari being particularly outstanding – truly to die for. The staff, especially Facundo, provided great and attentive service. Any other staff members who assisted when Facundo was away also promptly addressed our needs.
  • vibes9
  • food9
  • fried calamari10

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