Sonny's Bar & Grill

1119 Baxter Rd, Ottawa
(613) 829-1920

Recent Reviews

Sort by
Enrico Sartor-Séguin

Feels like home — every single time!

I come to Sonny’s Bar & Grill every week for breakfast, and it truly feels like my place. There’s never a lineup, I’ve got my usual booth, and everyone knows me—it’s got that “Cheers” vibe, where everybody knows your name.

The food is simple, tasty, and satisfying, and the prices are very affordable, making it perfect for families or anyone looking for a great, hearty meal without breaking the bank. They even bake their own white and whole wheat bread—make sure you order it as a side for toast. It’s delicious!

What really makes Sonny’s special, though, is the staff—especially Lucie and Maureen. Their warmth, humour, and genuine friendliness make every visit a joy. They remember not only my order, but even my friends’ and family’s after just one visit. That kind of care and attention makes you feel truly valued.

Sonny’s has become my second home. It’s filled with friendly chats, laughter, and a real sense of community. Some mornings you might even catch a few local musicians enjoying brunch and spontaneously jamming together—it’s that kind of place.

If you’re looking for a welcoming, affordable, and heartwarming spot where you’ll always feel at home, Sonny’s Bar & Grill is it. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Drucilla Baronbrooks

Nadia was the work server I ever had in my life. She was behind drunk and
Could barely speak. Menopausal woman considering A man wanted to pay for our bill and she said he’s not allowed to.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ron Geyer

Fun chill place. A nice find

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Brianna Lawrie

Decided to try something new and came here. Waitress immediately commented on the amount of food myself and my partner ordered (2 mains and an app, nowhere near an excessive amount), saying “wow that’s a lot” and then shrugged when I explained we’d be splitting things. Food was fine but will never be back due to the attitude from the server.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Dan T

Enjoy spending time here. Everybody is respectful and i will be coming here more often in the future. Recommend to anybody looking to have a good night with friends of all backgrounds.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Laura Conway

Server was unbelievably slow ....made a ton of mistakes in the orders ...and just was very inefficient..... She should have taken orders first and then brought out drinks and water but instead she took drink orders and then it took an incredibly long time to get our food and instead of asking the other servers to help bring it out faster she slowly brought things out 2-3 meals at a time ..... My friends bill was wrong and they didn't even bother to tell the server about it because they figured it would just get messed up again.... The server seemed very flustered and unprofessional...

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Riley Sandul

Great food and service. A really enjoyable local atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

H Yavari

A charming, old-fashioned, and cozy spot. We had breakfast here and really enjoyed the experience. The place is filled with little touches that create a warm, welcoming vibe, and the music selection added to the atmosphere.

The friendly ladies serving us felt like moms — kind, attentive, and genuinely caring.

The food was just what I hoped for: warm, tasty, and satisfying; it could be cheaper!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Matt Atkinson

If you're looking for the best breakfast in town the go here. Great food and fast service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jon Manuel

Servers are awesome. Food was meh

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Tiernan Boyd

Awesome Karaoke nights on Sunday and Tuesday. Daily beer specials, and, good food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings

Ray James

Tucked out of the way, this neighborhood bar has a lot going for it. However, the decor could use a bit of refreshing.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Ben Elsmore

Been a long time since I was there last! Glad to see Sonny's still booming.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shayla Gill

Best breakfast BLT and poutine I have ever had! Would highly recommend. Very quiet and staff was very nice. Food came fast as well!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Home Fries

liam fox

Delicious food and great and quick service.

A nice quiet spot to eat

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Menu

Loading...