In town for two nights. Had dinner here from hotel staff recommendation. Did not disappoint and was blown away at the size of the servings of dishes passing us as we got seated. The garlic fries and onion rings servings were huge. Then we saw the fish and chips passed our table. The size of the fish atop of a mountain of chips was like a 10 inch slab of cod. So impressive. Now our food, we came for two dishes that attracted us on the menu - artichoke hearts and baked Brie salad. You hardly find fried artichokes in restaurants these days. They were both excellent and lots of them.Light battered chunks of artichoke hearts with a garlic aioli dip. The baked Brie was served on a bed of dressed chicory leafy greens and cubed spiced apple. Again, the portion was ample. For entrée we shared their pulled pork which comes with a cup of light creamy chicken ranch soup. It’s also very unusual n tasty. The pulled pork was too sweet n mushy. Seems like it’s reheated many times. This is the only disappointed dish. Our dishes came without much wait at all for a busy time. The service was excellent and our server, Carrann, was friendly and helpful. She was a delight. Our overall experience was a good one. The dining room was full for a Monday evening. Keep up the good work.

Grabbed a "Swiss mushroom burger" from here with a side of sweet potato fries. Other than a nice atmosphere and excellent service this place is absolutley NOT 4 star worthy! Order took over 30min to get to me and the place was not even half full. My drink was flat/ bland and not once was i offered a refill. The burger was THE most bland boring uninspiring burger I've ever had. It wasn't bad per say, it just tasted like cardboard. And to add insult to injury it came with a SINGLE SLICE of Swiss cheese which wasn't even melted. The mushrooms tasted stale/ old and are probably the Grocery Outlet special. On a $18 burger this just doesn't fly! Honestly wouldn't send my mother in law there. DO BETTER! MUCH MUCH BETTER!

Great atmosphere and service. Portions are huge and delicious. The Brie salad is super tasty and the Bison Burger is a must. All the staff is super kind and always ensuring their guests have a good experience. The terrace is very nice and quiet during the night. I am traveling all over Americas and Europe. If you want to know interesting places follow me!

Nestled right on Washington Street in historic Sonora, Diamondback delivers big on both atmosphere and flavor—especially with dishes like the Southwest Grilled Chicken Sandwich (we couldn’t resist adding crispy applewood-smoked bacon) and the Braised Pork Tostada. Southwest Grilled Chicken Sandwich + Bacon The tender, marinated chicken breast arrives perfectly char-grilled, with just enough smoky char to complement the bright poblano-lime aioli. Piling on bacon was a stroke of genius: it adds salty crunch without overpowering the other elements. Each bite combines juicy chicken, melty cheese creating a “southwest fiesta” in your mouth. Braised Pork Tostada The house-braised pork falls apart at the touch of a fork, richly flavored from hours of slow cooking in their signature ancho-chipotle broth. Lay atop a crisp, house-fried tortilla,-bright notes that cut through the pork’s savory depth. You’ll taste hints of orange zest and toasted cumin in every forkful. Quality & Presentation Both dishes arrive artfully plated—nothing over-garnished, but each component feels thoughtfully placed. Portions are generous (you’ll leave full and satisfied), and the ingredients consistently taste as fresh as they look. Overall Diamondback’s blend of down-home comfort and inventive flavor profiles shines through on every plate. If you’re in Sonora and craving a bold, well-executed sandwich or a tostada that hums with layered spice, you can’t go wrong here. Highly recommend pairing your meal with a glass of wine for the ultimate Sonora dining experience.

The service was great. We not only felt welcome, but wanted. The food was amazing. The fries were great, but the sandwich I had, the Heaven, was fabulous. It's in my top 5 best ever sandwiches. I really want to be back and try one of the burgers next. I highly recommend this place for a nice casual lunch or dinner. I took pictures but Google posted them separately. However I'm posting my sandwich again because it was so good.

Huge portions that taste great with awesome service. I had the pulled pork sandwich special and it was juicy and well smoked. We also got the first and chips and it was a whole side of fish! We'll be back when we're passing through Sonora again.

I really enjoyed this restaurant in an old building with lots of original walls and fixtures! I had the grilled chicken sandwich and fries and it was huge and delicious! My server was very good and knowledgeable about the history of the place.

We were visiting from out of town and Emberz was recommended to us. So glad we stopped in for lunch. Cool place with great food and staff. Appetizer was bacon wrapped shrimp. Entrees were Lobster Truffle Mac n cheese and Saltimbocca. Drinks were a beer and Huckleberry lemonade. Can't wait until our next visit to go back.

Staff friendly and felt welcomed once entering.. Ordered the lobster truffle Mac and cheese. Was expecting more of a cheesy MAC. Ended being more liquid like a soup than cheesy. I prefer cheesy. Did like the bread and asparagus on the side. First time coming here, may be trying the burgers next time

Being a Sonora native, I’ve seen plenty of establishments come and go—but Emberz has truly weathered the storm. Always packed, always solid. We came here twice during our visit—yes, it’s that good. You know you’re going to get the same quality no matter what day it is or who’s working. Service can be a bit slow, but that’s simply because it’s a large space and it’s always busy. Drinks from the bar? Good. Desserts? Good. Pizza? Solid. But the CHICKEN WINGS—I’ll be thinking about those bad boys for the rest of my life. The size of these things must have come from giant dinosaur chickens. Honestly, almost worth the six-hour drive just to get them again. From here on out, I will always order them. I also sat next to a table that ordered some kind of monster sandwich, and while I didn’t have it this time, I WILL be getting it on my next visit. We finished with the brownie for dessert, and it was good. 10/10 for this local legend.

The best roasted chicken of my life! Perfectly seasoned, juicy, and full of flavor. The service was incredibly kind, and signing the book made the experience even more special. A must-visit!

YUM!!!! The tomahawk was seasoned to my liking, the Cajun pasta was creamy and delicious! Portions were huge. Must try if you’re in Sonora

Food was OK (wings sufficient, burger good) and service was helpful. We were so so tired and jet lagged when we arrived, but our stomachs were at least filled

This is a delightful little restaurant located in the heart of Sonora. I kid you not, there is not one bad item on the entire menu. Our party of 9 had probably 20 different items that we ordered, and there were no complaints whatsoever, instead everyone just raved about what was in front of them. The staff is super friendly, very efficient and knowledgeable as well. Check out some of the pictures.

I love this trail. Have done it several times. Would highly recommend it even for light hikers. The view at the top is worth it. If you park at the southern end, you will have a paved road, and once you get to the trailhead parking, it becomes somewhat rough terrain but not horrible.

A beautiful trail in Sonora, California here I found a multitude of one of my favorite trees: The manzanita. I ran all along the trails until I made it to the highest point lucky for me. A strong breeze kept me cool. Along the way, I saw families, dog walkers, people looking at birds and insects, and everybody was friendly and polite! When you get a chance to visit make sure to leave no trace give a hoot and don’t pollute.

Short hike next to downtown Sonora came during the week, nobody on the trail. lots a flowers and the creek was flowing, could hear the frogs

Super nice trail. There's several different little side finger trails that you can take. Making it pretty awesome cuz it wouldn't be a very repetitive hike if you plan on doing it once a week or daily. Centrally located in downtown Sonora is pretty awesome

Short hike decent elevation, would recommend being aware of the weather as it can get quite hot on the trail. The trail should be fairly easy to navigate it is pretty straight forward. Dog friendly and even children should be able to accomplish it. The view from the summit of Sonora is great.

Drove up here from Turlock. It took about an hour to get here in Sonora. We packed a couple granole bars and plenty of water. The temp said 69° but it felt like 76°. No cloud cover and the elevation was high so I understand why it felt hotter. Not a lot of people on these paths so it felt exclusive. Smooth terrain. Beautiful day. We walked a total of 4.9 miles from our car to the beginning of the trail paths and then back to our car again. Not strenuous at all. It was a good hike. There are a couple of benches to sit and rest along the trails. This is a nice secret gem of a modest hike path. Enjoy.(bring water).

Parking: is free but designated spots there are only about 10. We had to park on the side of the road which we didn’t know if we would get a ticket for. When we came back from the hike a lot of cars were parked along the side of the road and we didn’t get a ticket 😆 Entrance fee: $0 it’s a free trail! Dogs allowed: yes on a leach Restrooms : Not available 👎 This trail is great for a nice walk. There is plenty of shade as well. I took kids ranging from 8-12 and adults ranging from 31-52 and we all enjoyed it. There are different ways to get up the hill. You get to choose if you want to go through the really steep way or not so steep. I highly recommend this park it’s very clean and everyone their was very respectful.

If you’re into restaurants in amazing locations, with cool vibes, INCREDIBLE food, and service that makes you feel like you’re Norm in Cheers, the Armory is not to be missed. On an absolutely perfect patio Taco Tuesday we walked into the Armory and were greeted by the amazing Elly. She gave us a rundown of the tacos on deck for the day and she was an absolute expert on their cocktail lineup, including the charity cocktail they are featuring for the month to support survivors of sexual assault. YOU HEARD THAT RIGHT… incredible food, service, ambiance AND community spirit. Mind officially blown. Our table ended up ordering the fish tacos, and the roasted butternut squash tacos. Butternut squash tacos, where have you been all my life? You might also be asking where are the tacos in this photo? Well, they were devoured before we could even stop long enough to take a pic. Oh, and why a fork and knife in a photo of invisible tacos??? Because I had to cut up the massive piece of beautiful breaded fish in the fish tacos. Both choices came with a lime crema I’m going to tell my grandkids about. I’m 48 though and I don’t have kids, so that means I’m going to go adopt kids that will hopefully have kids so I can tell those kids about these tacos. That’s how good they are. They’ll also hear the story about the house made tortilla chips dusted in flaky sea salt and served with a salsa verde so fresh I thought it was hitting on me.

Enjoyed an early dinner at The Armory with friends—this place is spectacular! From the stunning building to the top-notch service and incredible food, everything was on point. We tried the chicken sandwich and the classic burger—both were fantastic. And the Pretty & Pink cocktail? Out of this world. Huge thanks to Lauran for the great service —these folks really know what they’re doing!

First time at The Armory. We went with a party of 7 on Saturday afternoon. Found parking easily in the parking lot adjacent. We walked in and seated ourselves downstairs instantly. Menus are by the register. You will also walk up and make your orders. Food will be delivered to table. Absolutely great vibe with many options. There's downstairs outdoor seating with the bar and picnic style tables, upstairs with more traditional 2 and 4-top tables, and an indoor bar (in the barrel). We got a couple drinks, nachos, and pretzel. It was a perfect afternoon visit. I could see coming back and making an evening of it.

Great outdoor atmosphere and dog-friendly (downstairs only). Get their large pretzel, heard they're soft and delicious. Yum! When the weather is nice out, the place gets busy. Downstairs patio, you place your order with the bartender and then a server will bring out your food. Upstairs patio, servers will take your order. I like that they have gluten-free and vegetarian options. My favorite items are the Buddha Bowl and Butternut Squash Tacos. I've received smiling friendly service each time I've gone. I hear they have country line dancing on Saturdays!

It had such a warm and inviting and cool atmosphere. The chef knocked it out of the park and I can’t say enough about how wonderful the weight staff performed. I highly recommend it.

Absolutely amazing. The atmosphere, the waitress, the food, the drinks. Everything was so good. Our waitress, Cassidy, was so sweet and made our experience even better! I highly recommend checking this place out! The chicken sandwich, the western burger, the pork belly nachos and the shoestring fries were incredible!!!

The food, service, and staff are always amazing here. I've been line dancing at the armory for over a year and a half. And the atmosphere is always upbeat and wonderful. Joe and Eric are a couple of the bartenders at the armory who are always so friendly and helpful. They make sure everyone is safe and having a good time while out in the patio area. The cooks always make wonderful food. The staff always makes sure everything is clean and tidy. I always have an amazing experience here. Definitely recommend to a friend.

Not a good park. The jungle gym is old and falling apart it needs to be maintained better or replaced l. Safety concerns for sure…

A really different park for kids - full of wooden structures and safe pathways for walking from one side to the other. Has slides, swings and kind of obstacle crossings. Well maintained and kids will love it. Well maintained and everything in good condition too. It a rare park for kids. Right near the main road Bus stop in the compound Restrooms right in front of the entry to the park 20+ car parking slots

This would be a great park if it wasn't in such a state of disrepair.

The kids love it, it's like their favorite park, but the bathrooms aren't equipped with enough sanitary tools. And the structure is quite big which could be fun but also hard to keep an eye on the kiddos. Great place to have little parties for the kids, there are grills you can use and shaded tables with benches

My grandkids really enjoy playing here.

my son makes friends here and the park has a multi age variety of equipment for all kids to enjoy.

Dirty and a little more run down than usual. Very disappointed with what this place has turned out to be over the years.

I have tried Vineys a few times over the years but this was by far the worst experience I’ve ever had. The food is extremely overpriced for the amount you get. $14 for 4 over cooked mozzarella sticks. The “beef” raviolis are actually cheese raviolis with some meat sprinkled on top and swimming in grease. The Chicken Marsala had zero flavor, somehow even the chicken had no flavor. The lasagna was the only decent thing but it was also swimming in grease. Every attempt at taking a bite pushed the grease out of the bowl and all over the table. I got a soda refill and it had ants floating in it. We told the server about the ants and he came back a few minutes later with a new drink but when we told him the amount of grease was disgusting and he claimed “that’s what happens when you cook meat.” We stated we can’t eat a bowl of grease and his reply was “it is not disgusting, those are our best sellers and there’s nothing wrong with the food. Maybe there’s something wrong with your taste.” I would avoid this place like COVID. Unless you want to pay for an overpriced trip to bathroom or ER. I know if I tried to eat that soupy mess that is exactly where I would have ended up. I will never go back and I will never recommend anyone to eat there. STAY AWAY.

What can I say? This place was off the charts good. Not busy when the rest of town was very busy. We were in our group of dog show friends from various parts of California. Food was so good. Best pizza/calzone crust I have had in my life no joke , the toppings were so good also. I want to drive 6 hours for another calzone. I'm almost 40 and have had more pizza than I want to admit haha. My wife had the beef lasagna and it was very good also. Garlic cheese bread must get appetizer. The waitress was so kinda and very attentive. Our table had calzones and 2 lasagnas my son had the cheese pizza which he quickly devoured. Thank you Vineys staff for being awesome. Only down side which I will absolutely not ding them for the ac wasn't working the waitress even acknowledged that it was hot and appologized, good company and good food will outweigh a warm restaurant.

Good, not great. We were one of only two tables in the entire restaurant and it still took OVER an hour for our meal to come out, with apps arriving at the same time. Had to ask for a table, had to ask for a menu, had to ask for the check. Our server was very kind but inexperienced which made the interactions awkward at times. Not really her fault, just part of the whole picture. The place was clean and the dining room was open and airy. The decor was generic Italian wine and grapes, with a few real plants sprinkled amongst the plastic ones. When our food finally came out it was hot and tasty for sure, but a bit pricey for what we received. Samosas had good flavor but weren't sealed well, and honestly could have used double the filling. Butter chicken was watery although it did have good flavor. Tikki Masala was rich and perfectly spicy. The chicken in these dishes was scant, but not overcooked or freezer burnt which was a plus. Our naan was a bit oily but not bad at all. Pizza was nothing to write home about, but the kids had no complaints. All this considering, I will be back to try more items on their menu. The flavors were reminiscent of warmth and home cooking, and the diverse choices at this restaurant deserve a second chance and a place in our small town.

Absolutely ridiculous. Viney’s has been our go to here since we moved to Sonora several years ago. Tonight I was blown away but the craptastic portion size - way too expensive for the TINY “calzone” that’s more like a stuffed breadstick. And then I took a bite. What on earth even is this? It’s rubbery and disgusting. I threw it in the garbage. I’ll make something to eat myself. What the heck has happened to you, Viney’s? This is *gross*. This “calzone” was basically a Hot Pocket that somebody let defrost and then stuck in the microwave without its sleeve - so not only was it garbage food, it wasn’t even properly cooked. I don’t think I’ve ever been so mad at a restaurant.

It was completely empty when we went in, the atmosphere was very laid back and relaxing. We got the Venetian Pizza and garlic fries. The garlic fries were so good that I didn't even take a picture we dug into them that quick! Definitely the best garlic fries I've had. And the pizza was delicious the crust had its own unique flavor by itself even with the tomato sauce and the tomatoes on it both tasted differently. My spouse and I have decided to make this our daily spot, definitely a 10 out of 1I really look forward to trying the Indian food next😀

Service was great but owner left a cook who had been with the restaurant 6 days and there was 1 server to run the entire restaurant. They were completely overwhelmed. Food was horrible this time , not sure if we will b back or not. The last 2 times my wife and I visited Vineys the food was amazing, so I don't know what was all going on yesterday.

Ordered the shrimp scampi. It was good, not great. Next time I’ll order something else.

Such a beautiful little restaurant! I absolutely love the location. We ordered the molcajete with the chicken, steak, and shrimp with chile verde, it was very tasty but the rice and beans had no flavor. We also ordered the chips and salsa and those chips were soo good! You have to order them as an appetizer and it’s around $3.

We stopped here while out and about. The smell from this place lured us into it. It smells amazing outside! We sat inside, but they did have nice outdoor seating too (Sun was baking the patio, so we sat inside). Service is slow, at least for what we ordered. We ordered the Pescado al Pastor and the Molcatjete Asada. Both dishes were fantastic! The food here was incredible! Slow, but incredible. The couples next to us received their meals, ate their order, and checked out before we received our Dish. They arrived at similar times as us. I did love the fried jalapeños appetizer as an option, which makes it easier than requesting a side of jalapeños. Some places will bring diced or pickled. Whole grilled jalepenos is unmatched in my personal opinion. I did not get a picture, but instead of chips and salsa, they bring, chicharonne de harina instead, with a little Tapatio on them. Nice change up, but I would have like a bit more as we waited so long for our dishes we just kind of sat there. Luckily, I ordered two glasses of water (started this everywhere to avoid slow server's) and it paid off since we were ignored most of the time with an empty table. Bathrooms, oh man, they could use a bit of help here. Clean enough, although some child did urinate all over the seat of the toilet (not their fault, but I checked both at the beginning and end of the hour+ we were there and it was never addressed). Both bathroom sinks are underpowered and very short, and your hands barely fit (see video). Also, in one of the restrooms, the toilet isn't even bolted down properly (see video).

The chipotle molcajete and the creamy garlic traditional plate were both fantastic, as was the guacamole. The vegan bowl and the chile relleno were not great.

Located in the heart of town, free 3 hours street parking. Nice patio seating area. Huge menu. They have a bar as well. Food was good, and the service was excellent, worth trying when traveling the area.

Finally decided to try El Arroyo in downtown Sonora. At the street level, you'll go down a flight of stairs to get to the main door. If the weather is nice, opt to eat on the patio (dog-friendly). You'll have a pleasant view of the creek and the street action above. In the evening, the string of lights creates a romantic ambience. It kinda reminded me of a bar we went to in Sorrento, Italy. As for the food, yummy...definitely ask for the creamy chipotle molcajete steak and chicken. It's served in a lava rock that's piping hot which, keeps the cheese melted while you scoop it up into a tortilla. We also had the side of queso and chips. I wasn't expecting it to be served on a hot skillet. Great presentation! I complemented my dinner with a frosty pina colada. Service is very friendly and accommodating. We came at peak dinner hour but didn't wait long. I wish I wasn't so full, I wanted to try the desserts!

The fajita bowls were delicious and plentiful. The margaritas and bloody marys were fantastic. We especially liked sitting outside on the patio along a beautiful stream. Emily, our server, was friendly and efficient. The prices were terrific. We highly recommend this restaurant.

Nice place downtown Sonora. Outside seating pleasantly next to stream by Bridge. Service was good, and the fajitas were 10 out of 10! Delicious.

Everything was good, enjoyable. The chow mein was a little greasy, like wet. But other than that 👌🏼my favorite was the honey walnut shrimp! Soooo crunchy and soooo tasty! The waitress was so attentive as well

I had pork chowfun Small -Hot and sour soup 2 -Pot stickers 2 -Spring rolls The restaurant was clean and well decorated. All the food was excellent and service was spectacular. Most definitely will dine here again. Cheers, Fast Eddie

I was staying at a hotel across the street and decided to get take out here. It took a while even thought there was only a couple seated there when I arrived. It was a pleasant atmosphere, typical decorations of a Chinese restaurant. I ordered the seafood chowmein. Noodles were thick like a lo mein but without a flovorful sauce. Very few vegetables in the dish. Had to add all the packets of soy sauce for flavor.

My favorite restaurant every time we have our time in sonora pass by place before going home from camping in Yosemite

As I sit here in the booth, digesting and watching my family eat I decided I'd do the review while it's fresh in my head and my stomach. Honk Kong Garden was delicious! Staff was friendly and prompt. The decor was interesting with a clash of traditional Chinese atmosphere and then BAm! Moose and Elk head mounted on the wall, but because we live in the mountains it's fitting 😉. Traditional Chinese food of course but still great tasting. Today's dinner consisted of special fried rice, fried chicken wings, combination appetizer, pork and custard buns, sweet and sour pork, siomai, and beef wonton. Special fried rice had plenty of shrimp and the vegetables were fresh, not too oily. Fried chicken was great and crispy and not oily. The sweet n sour pork had a great glaze that wasn't overpowering the meat. The buns and siomai were steamed, fresh, soft and plenty of filling. The beef wonton came in a large bowl with plenty of the wonton and a good amount of bok choy and beef strips. They even included a small bowl of egg flower soup and was great to start. The combination appetizer has serving of 3, pot stickers, egg roll and prawns. Everything crispy as it should, the pot stickers were excellent and tasted fresh. Overall very happy and will return again! Keep up the quality!

I am from Los Angeles California, I came to visit this beautiful city. Today my husband and 3 children we decided to come to this restaurant for the first time Date: 11-27-2023 around Time: 7:00 pm. Story time:‼️‼️ ——> We we’re hungry so we decided to stop to this restaurant. we hadn’t eaten anything all day. As you can see the food from the plate was almost empty because we were sooo hungry, I’m be honest we did Not like the food wasn’t good at all. The food wasn’t fresh like post it on the reviews. food was preheated. rice was stail and hard. They charge us $170. Ain’t worth it going there.

Pretty decent restaurant, lots of food choices. More than most I have been. Family ran and great service. They also have a good selection of drink and alcohol. Boba as well

Round table is always awesome. Good pizza good beer good service. 2 stars less for this one coz we bought gifts for kids from their vending machines and one of the toy box was empty. We asked the guy who took our order about that. He said I will talk to my manager but he never came back. I think he didn't care about 2 bucks. But it shows customer service :(

Decent veggie pizza, we were a large group of 15,they were accommodative of different choices we had. Staff super helpful..

The food was hot, tasty and service is great. If only there weren't so many people hanging around the front trying to bum money, cigarettes or sympathy because of homelessness. It's rough for a lot but that puts a damper on a good meal. One gentleman holds the remote to the tv there very tightly

They were a little slow on the second order but other than that, expensive pizza but good. My problem is doordash gives me an apartment complex with no unit number. Than the person does not respond to text or phone and after sitting there for 10 minutes and knowing the pizza is cold and not being able to get any kind of technical support, I'd had it.

This was a terrible place to eat in. Maybe their take out or delivery is good but I do not recommend eating there. We originally planned to go to a nice restaurant in Sonora, however it was closed for renovations. The kids wanted pizza and so we stopped by to eat. The pizza was fine, but the place was filthy and the salad bar practically only had lettuce and dressings. There were lots of empty bins where salad toppings should be. Also the soda machine was broke and they had nothing for drinks but tap water. Granted that's not the employees fault and they at least tried their best to make the experience better. It seems this restaurant is running itself down due to lack of up keep. At least next time we are in the area we will know better....

Worker that took my order has caked dirt under his nails, dinning room overall is dirty, political news playing. Waited an hour for pizza and one came out burnt while mine came out completely wrong. Husband has been standing at the counter for 10 min while being ignored

I walked in and it smelled awful as if nobody showered for a month and they had cats living in the place. I was expecting a nice aroma of pizza however I was shocked. I will never again return to this place. The pizza was terrible. I should of gone to Mike's pizza of Sonora which is actually better quality and taste. Don't order the wings unless you want to chew on the fat and eat a tiny amount of meat, I'd rather have made my own pasta too, overall was not satisfied with my entire order/experience. I wish I could get a refund 😭 Corporate needs to check in on this place.