Summer Sizzles at Sonny's BBQ: New Seasonal Menu Launches with Smoky, Bold Flavors and a Taste of Sweet Corn

A summer spread that brings innovative menu items inspired by backyard BBQ to your plate

ORLANDO, Fla., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer is heating up, and so is Sonny's BBQ. The industry-leading BBQ restaurant rooted in quality food, hospitality and spreading kindness debuts its summer menu today with a lineup of new menu items designed to elevate any summer BBQ experience. From bold, smoky appetizers like the creamy BBQ Street Corn Dip featuring roasted corn to innovative sandwiches, tender ribs, and a contemporary spin on sweet dessert - homemade cornbread cakes layered with juicy strawberries and topped with whipped cream - the menu brings classic backyard BBQ flavors to the forefront.

"Summer and BBQ go hand in hand, and this year, we wanted to create a menu that's as vibrant and flavorful as the season itself," says Shannon Snell, Head Pitmaster for Sonny's BBQ. "Our new menu captures the essence of summertime with flavors that are bold, bright, and made to share. Whether you're kicking back with friends or gathering for a family feast, the summer menu is a celebration of the season."

Inspired by guest feedback on what they would enjoy at a weekend BBQ, Sonny's Pitmasters crafted a menu that captures both familiar classics with surprising new flavors to delight guests and make the most of the season. Here's a closer look at the new menu items now available at Sonny's BBQ:

APPETIZERS

• BBQ Street Corn Dip: A smokey, creamy blend of roasted corn, red onion, red pepper, tomato, cheese, Smokin' Ranch, lime, and bold seasonings. Served with house made BBQ Chips.
• Seasonal Wings: Smoked Wings tossed in a Tennessee Vinegar or Sonny's Competition BBQ Sauce.

SANDWICHES

• Tennessee Vinegar Pork Sandwich: Half-pound of Pulled Pork topped with house- pickled onions and drizzled with a tangy vinegar sauce on a bun.
• Slider Trio: Pulled Pork, Chopped Brisket, and Pulled Chicken, each on a bun, served with house-pickled onions, pickles, and a side of Tennessee Vinegar and Sonny's Competition BBQ sauces.

ENTREES

• Sonny's Competition Ribs: St. Louis Ribs grilled and basted with our signature Competition BBQ sauce for the perfect balance of smoky, saucy, and caramelized flavor.

PREMIUM SIDES 

• BBQ Wedge: Iceberg lettuce topped with bacon crumbles, red onions, tomatoes, and a drizzle of blue cheese and Sweet BBQ Sauce.
• Brisket Mac & Cheese: Mac & cheese loaded with chopped brisket, crumbled cornbread, pork rub, and a drizzle of Sweet BBQ Sauce.

DESSERTS

• Strawberry Corncake: Sweet, homemade cornbread cakes layered with juicy strawberries and topped with whipped cream.

With these exciting new menu items alongside guest favorite classics, Sonny's BBQ invites guests to stop by their local Sonny's BBQ to enjoy the summer flavors. Guests can also join the Sonny's BBQ loyalty program to get more value of every bite. First-time guests get $5 off an entree and start gaining points for sizzlin' deals.

To learn more about Sonny's BBQ, visit SonnysBBQ.com and follow along on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Franchise opportunities can be found at https://sonnysbbqfranchise.com/. 

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About Sonny's BBQ
With nearly 100 locations spanning the southeast, Sonny's BBQ® is one of the largest barbecue restaurant brands in the country. Its signature pulled pork, sweet tea, and unique appetizers have afforded the restaurant the title of "Best Barbecue Chain in America" by The Daily Meal. Floyd "Sonny" Tillman and his wife, Lucille, founded Sonny's BBQ in 1968 in Gainesville, Fla. in hopes of creating a local BBQ joint for their community to enjoy. 55 years later, Sonny's BBQ continues to do just that under the direction of CEO Jamie Yarmuth and local pitmasters spreading the spirit of BBQ in each of their communities through the 'Q the Kindness and Random Acts of BBQ initiatives. The brand gives back more than $1.2 million annually across the eight states it serves, and reaches tens of thousands of community members with its generosity. Sonny's BBQ is a leader in the hospitality industry with its commitment to creating unique consumer experiences, ability and willingness to utilize cutting-edge technology, and network of successful franchisee relationships. For more information, online ordering and to find the Sonny's BBQ location closest to you, please visit www.SonnysBBQ.com or download the new Sonny's BBQ mobile app.

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