Sonney's BBQ Shack – American
This rustic, high-energy retreat captures the heart of Southern comfort, where the smoky aroma of slow-cooked meats mingles with the irresistible scent of golden, deep-fried treasures. Guests gather in a lively, unpretentious atmosphere to share indulgent plates of "pig wings" and crispy mac-n-cheese, or dive into towering heaps of BBQ nachos that promise a messy, flavor-packed celebration of backyard tradition.
787, Emerald Bay Road https://www.sonneysbbqshack.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Sonney's BBQ Shack
Dairy-Free at Sonney's BBQ Shack
Sonney's BBQ Shack in South Lake Tahoe has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Salad, Sweet Potato Fries and Fries / Seasoned Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Sonney's BBQ Shack
Sonney's BBQ Shack in South Lake Tahoe has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Salad, Sonney's Cole Slaw and Baked Potato. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Sonney's BBQ Shack
Sonney's BBQ Shack in South Lake Tahoe has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Creamy Cheesy Spicy Grits, Potato Salad and Jalapeño Corn Bread (2). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Sonney's BBQ Shack
Sonney's BBQ Shack in South Lake Tahoe has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Baby Back Ribs (Half Rack). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Sonney's BBQ Shack
Sonney's BBQ Shack in South Lake Tahoe has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Collard Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Sonney's BBQ Shack
Sonney's BBQ Shack in South Lake Tahoe has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Potato Fries, Fries / Seasoned Fries and Southern Fried Pickles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Sonney's BBQ Shack
Sonney's BBQ Shack in South Lake Tahoe has 16 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Creamy Cheesy Spicy Grits, Potato Salad and Jalapeño Corn Bread (2). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Sonney's BBQ Shack
Sonney's BBQ Shack in South Lake Tahoe has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Creamy Cheesy Spicy Grits, Potato Salad and Garlic Mashed Potato. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Sonney's BBQ Shack
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Spare Ribs (Third Rack) | 53.2 g | 61.5 g |
| Sonney’s Famous Tacos | 80.2 g | 59.4 g |
| Smoked Brisket Salad | 99.4 g | 45.9 g |
| Turkey Club | 67.4 g | 36.1 g |
| Deep Fried Mac-n-Cheese (5) | 21.8 g | 34.5 g |
| Potato Skins | 59.8 g | 34.5 g |
| Spicy Corn Chowder (Bowl) | 54.3 g | 32.8 g |
| Spicy Corn Chowder (Cup) | 52.7 g | 32.1 g |
| Turkey Melt | 30.2 g | 31.7 g |
| Sonney’s Original Pulled Pork Sandwich | 31.1 g | 31.5 g |
| Sonney’s BBQ Brisket Sandwich | 34.9 g | 30.4 g |
| Combo Platter | 49.5 g | 29.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Sonney’s Famous Tacos - $14: 3 soft corn tortillas, choice of Seasoned Ground Beef, Brisket or Chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, Parmesan cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pig Wings World Famous - $18.5: 2 Pork shanks, braised, fried, char grilled with Asian infused glaze, served over coleslaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nakid' Jalapeño Poppers - $15: Fresh smoked Jalapeño pepper, cream cheese, bacon, deep fried Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Mac-n-Cheese (5) - $15: Mac-n-Cheese balls, Panko crumbs, deep fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern Fried Pickles - $13: 4 dill pickle spears, beer battered and fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings (1 Lb.) - $18.5: Smoked and fried wings. Choice of Sonney’s Dry Rub, Original BBQ, Sweet Thai Chili or Buffalo Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $14: Hand cut and beer battered Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliders (3) - $12: Pulled Pork, Brisket, Beef or Lamb on Hawaiian Sweet Rolls Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Strips (3) - $12: Hand cut chicken breast, Panko crumbs, deep fried, served with fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Nachos Grande' - $18: Red, White and Blue tortilla chips, pulled pork, black beans, tomatoes, green onions, cheese, sour cream, guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Skins - $15: Choice of Pulled Pork, Brisket, or Bacon with sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shack Fries - $16.5: Hand cut fries, house cheese sauce, green onions, choice of Brisket or Pulled Pork Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Grits (3 Shrimp) - $14: Gulf Shrimp, blackening spice, butter, grits, fried tomato Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Grits (5 Shrimp) - $18: Gulf Shrimp, blackening spice, butter, grits, fried tomato Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
BBQ Platters
- Baby Back Ribs (Half Rack) - $29.5: Seasoned with Sonney’s Pork Rub, smoked, char-broiled, Original BBQ Sauce. Served with cornbread and 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- St. Louis Spare Ribs (Third Rack) - $22.5: Lean pork ribs, special rub, smoked, char-broiled, Original BBQ Sauce. Served with cornbread and 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- St. Louis Spare Ribs (Half Rack) - $29.5: Lean pork ribs, special rub, smoked, char-broiled, Original BBQ Sauce. Served with cornbread and 2 sides Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Beef Ribs (2 Bones) - $24: Spice rubbed, slow smoked, Original BBQ Sauce. Served with cornbread and 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Beef Ribs (3 Bones) - $28: Spice rubbed, slow smoked, Original BBQ Sauce. Served with cornbread and 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Beef Ribs (4 Bones) - $32: Spice rubbed, slow smoked, Original BBQ Sauce. Served with cornbread and 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked BBQ Half Chicken - $24.5: Smoked 3-4 hours. Served with cornbread and 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Brisket Platter - $26: Dry rubbed, smoked 13-14 hours, hand carved, Original BBQ sauce. Served with cornbread and 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combo Platter - $32.5: Choice of meat combinations (Chicken, Ribs, Brisket). Served with cornbread and 2 sides Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Spicy Corn Chowder (Cup) - $7: Bacon, Jalapeños, onions, red bells, potatoes, served with Cornbread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Corn Chowder (Bowl) - $9: Bacon, Jalapeños, onions, red bells, potatoes, served with Cornbread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Verde (Cup) - $7: Pork shoulder, Roasted Tomatillo, Jalapeño, served with tortilla chips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Verde (Bowl) - $9: Pork shoulder, Roasted Tomatillo, Jalapeño, served with tortilla chips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $16.5: Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, croutons, Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Brisket Salad - $18.5: Beef Brisket, mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, black beans, cheddar, red onion, tortilla strips Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $12.5: Spring mix, tomato, cucumber, black beans, cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Turkey Cobb Salad - $18.5: Spring mix, smoked turkey, bacon, egg, blue cheese, tomato, avocado Dietary tags: Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Salad - $17.5: Baby Spinach, Spicy Candied Pecans, Bacon, Chevre Goat Cheese, Dried Cherries, Poppy Seed Dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Sonney’s Big Boy Burger - $16.95: 1/2 lb seasoned burger (beef/pork belly blend), tomato, lettuce, red onions, house dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baa Baa Burger (Lamb) - $17.95: 1/2 lb ground lamb, tomato, lettuce, red onion, house spread, Brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pig Hater 100% Beef Burger - $16.95: 1/2 lb 100% ground beef, tomato, lettuce, red onion, house spread, Brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Tree Hugger Grilled Portabella - $16.5: Portabella cap, balsamic vinaigrette, pepper jack, mixed greens, grilled red onions, tomato, house Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Burger - $15.5: Garden burger patty, house spread, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sonney’s Original Pulled Pork Sandwich - $15.5: Smoked pulled pork, Brioche bun, coleslaw, house spread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sonney’s BBQ Brisket Sandwich - $16.5: Smoked beef brisket, French roll, house spread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tri Tip Dip - $15.5: Thinly sliced Tri-Tip, French roll, Au-jus, creamy horseradish Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Tri Tip Sandwich - $17.5: Smoked Tri-Tip, sweet chili onions, Chipotle mayo, pepper jack, lettuce, tomato, French roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT the One Pounder - $18.5: Texas Toast, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, 1 lb of bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic BLT - $14.5: 4 strips of bacon, lettuce, tomato, Texas Toast, mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Sandwich - $16.5: Grilled chicken, BBQ Sauce, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, house spread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Club - $16.5: Smoked Turkey, Texas toast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Melt - $17.5: Smoked Turkey, Ortega chilies, onion, tomato, Pepper Jack, chipotle mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Po-Boy - $17.5: Battered fried shrimp, Cajun coleslaw, tomatoes, chipotle mayo, French roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Fries / Seasoned Fries - $8: Wedge Fries, salted or BBQ rub Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $9.5: Lightly salted Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Mashed Potato - $5: Roasted Garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Potato - $5: Roasted Garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac n Cheese - $7: 5 cheese blend Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Cheesy Spicy Grits - $5: Jalapeño and red bell peppers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner
- Collard Greens - $5: Ham hock, bacon, pork seasonings Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Corn Bread (2) - $4: Served with honey butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Beans - $5: Smoky beans with bacon and ham hock Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sonney's Cole Slaw - $5: Mom's recipe Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $5: Red potatoes, mayo, mustard, hardboiled eggs, sweet pickles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Hot Bread Pudding - $10: Sea salt caramel glaze, real whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Key Lime Pie - $10: Made from scratch, real whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Cold Drinks - $3.95: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper, Sierra Mist, Root Beer, Cream Soda, Sweet Tea, Ice Tea, Lemonade, Milk
- Hot Drinks - $3.95: Coffee, Hot Tea, Hot Apple Cider, Hot Chocolate
Frequently Asked Questions about Sonney's BBQ Shack
- Is Sonney's BBQ Shack dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Sonney's BBQ Shack has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Salad, Sweet Potato Fries and Fries / Seasoned Fries.
- What can I eat at Sonney's BBQ Shack on a dairy-free diet?
- Potato Salad, Sweet Potato Fries and Fries / Seasoned Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Sonney's BBQ Shack have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sweet Potato Fries and Fries / Seasoned Fries.
- Is Sonney's BBQ Shack gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Sonney's BBQ Shack?
- St. Louis Spare Ribs (Third Rack), at roughly 61.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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