Sonny's Tavern – American
Sonny’s Tavern radiates the welcoming charm of a polished neighborhood haunt, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of salt-flecked truffle fries and golden, honey-drizzled goat cheese. The kitchen balances playful indulgence with refined technique, offering everything from crisp, garden-fresh salads to steaming bowls of fragrant mussels that invite long, leisurely conversations. It is a soulful retreat where elevated comfort food and a convivial atmosphere create the perfect backdrop for a spirited night out.
328 Central Avenue, Dover 03820 https://sonnystaverndover.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Sonny's Tavern
Dairy-Free at Sonny's Tavern
Sonny's Tavern in Dover has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brussel Sprouts and Deviled Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Sonny's Tavern
Sonny's Tavern in Dover has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Deviled Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Sonny's Tavern
Sonny's Tavern in Dover has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brussel Sprouts, Cheese Board and Pan Seared Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Sonny's Tavern
Sonny's Tavern in Dover has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Vison Grüner Veltliner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Sonny's Tavern
Sonny's Tavern in Dover has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Truffle Fries, Star Flower and Spoken West Pinot Noir. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Sonny's Tavern
Sonny's Tavern in Dover has 8 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Truffle Fries, Star Flower and Spoken West Pinot Noir. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Sonny's Tavern
Sonny's Tavern in Dover has 30 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Oxbow - Sweet Lullaby Farmhouse Ale, Star Flower and Salt & Peppa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Sonny's Tavern
Sonny's Tavern in Dover has 38 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brussel Sprouts, Cheese Board and Chocolate Chip Skillet Sundae. 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 Sonny's Tavern
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Kale Caesar Salad | 121.4 g | 55.7 g |
| Lemon Meringue | 133.7 g | 44.4 g |
| Double Comeback Burger | 47.2 g | 41 g |
| Green Goddess | 37.6 g | 33.6 g |
| Chocolate Chip Skillet Sundae | 84.9 g | 28.5 g |
| Coffee Talk | 43.8 g | 27.5 g |
| Mai Tai | 9.5 g | 27 g |
| Truffalo Fried Chicken Sandwich | 46.2 g | 25.2 g |
| Steak Frites | 49.3 g | 24.1 g |
| Mussels | 26.3 g | 22.5 g |
| Satellite Sauvignon Blanc | 0 g | 21.6 g |
| Domaine Vetriccie Rosé | 0 g | 20 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 4:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its fresh and well-prepared cuisine, guests particularly rave about the delicious pizza and the high quality of every dish served. Reviewers highlight the warm and attentive service that makes special occasions feel truly memorable, all within a welcoming atmosphere that leaves diners feeling thoroughly satisfied.
Menu
Shared
- Fried Goat Cheese and Beet Salad - $16: warm bacon and molasses vinaigrette, baby spinach, candied walnuts Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels - $18: garlic and white wine or birria, grilled bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Board - $16: assorted selections, house made jam, crackers and toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickles - $14: honey mustard, ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussel Sprouts - $13: hot honey, crushed peanuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deviled Eggs - $10: rotating flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Truffle Fries - $12: citrus aioli, aged parmesan Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Popcorn Chicken - $13: Dorito Spice, Alabama White Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Caesar Salad - $14: baby kale, garlic bread croutons, aged parmesan, crushed pistachio, pickled red onions, caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pan Seared Salmon - $27: cauliflower and celeriac mash, sauteed garlic spinach, dill crema Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - $34: 8oz flat iron, truffle fries, citrus aioli, side salad, bleu cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - $22: beer batter haddock, hand cut fries, slaw, remoulade Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Short Rib - $32: braised short rib, sautéed greens beans and pearl onions, mashed potatoes, red wine reduction Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Risotto - $20: house made risotto, mushroom Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cottage Pie - $24: sautéed beef, creamed corn, mashed potatoes, manchego and parmesan cheese blend Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Tavern Classics
- Double Comeback Burger - $18: dbl smash patty, bacon, american cheese, dill pickle, lettuce, red onion, comeback sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Corned Beef Sandwich - $18: swiss, sweet mustard sauce, pickled relish, ciabatta Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buttermilk Chicken Tenders - $18: choice of ranch or honey mustard dipping sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Original Fried Chicken Sandwich - $17: fried chicken, lettuce, red onion, dill pickle, alabama white sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffalo Fried Chicken Sandwich - $18: truffalo tossed fried chicken, lettuce, dill pickle, red onion, ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Burger - $17: house made mushroom patty, swiss, umami aioli, lettuce, pickled red onion Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $16: manchego, aged parmesan, white cheddar, bacon crumble Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Rotating Cheesecake - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Chip Skillet Sundae - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Cocktails
- Darryl Strawberry - $13: pineapple habenero tequila, triple sec, strawberry, lemon, lime, habanero tincture Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Mai Tai - $15: house rum blend, orgeat, lime
- Coffee Talk - $14: vodka, borghetti, averna, kahlua, vanilla, cold brew Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Modern Love - $13: lavender vodka, strawberry, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Old Fashioned - $15: bulleit rye, flor de cana, cognac, coffee bitters, orange & angostura bitters
- Smoked Manhattan - $14: rye, carpano antica formula, house bitters, amarena cherry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Psychedillic - $14: gin, purple carrot shrub, lemon, ginger, seltzer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Green Goddess - $14: lemongrass vodka, cucumber juice, green chartreuse, lemon, ginger, dolin blanc
- Refined Gentleman - $14: clarified bourbon, pear, lemon, cocktail syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Salt & Peppa - $14: gin, tomato oleo saccharum, lemon, basil, green and white peppercorn, seltzer, salt rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Winter Up North - $14: tequila, pomegranate, rosemary, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Lectin-Free
- Holy Water - $14: mezcal, green chili vodka, dolin dry, cointreau, supasawa, rose water Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Star Flower - $14: vodka, starfruit, elderflower, lemon, prosecco Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Scorched Earth Policy - $15: gin, becherovka, cynar, vermouth blend, saline, bitters Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lemon Meringue - $14: gin, vanilla, lemon, egg white, olive oil
- Hi Barbie - $14: gin, aperol, lemon, coconut, prosecco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Teas Company - $14: bourbon, amaro, lemon, black tea, tea pot bitters (served hot) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Mr. Pineapples - $8: pineapple, passionfruit, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bad Rabbit - $8: purple carrot shrub, lemon, ginger Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Virgin Paloma - $8: grapefruit, hand squeezed lime, simple, saline, seltzer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Virgin Pomegranate Mule - $8: pomegranate juice, house ginger syrup, lime, seltzer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
Wine
- Spoken West Pinot Noir - $13: California Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Broadbent North Coast Cabernet - $14: California Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Le Salare Montepulciano d’Abruzzo - $13: Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Domaine Vetriccie Rosé - $14: France Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Satellite Sauvignon Blanc - $13: Marlborough, New Zealand Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Arca Nova Vinho Verde - $13: Portugal Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Broadbent North Coast Chardonnay - $14: California Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Vison Grüner Veltliner - $14: Austria Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Beer
- Decidious - Trodden Dark Czech Lager - $9.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Throwback - True Grit Cream Ale - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Oxbow - Sweet Lullaby Farmhouse Ale - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Lawsons - Lil Sip IPA - $9 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Allagash - North Sky Stout - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Switchback - EZ Blonde Ale - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Bissel Brothers - Substance IPA - $10 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Kettlehead Brewing - Bombin Still Poppin Berliner Weise - $9.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Trillium - Let The Chip Drop IPA - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Sonny's Tavern
- Is Sonny's Tavern dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Sonny's Tavern has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brussel Sprouts and Deviled Eggs.
- What can I eat at Sonny's Tavern on a dairy-free diet?
- Brussel Sprouts and Deviled Eggs carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Sonny's Tavern have vegan options?
- Yes. 30 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Oxbow - Sweet Lullaby Farmhouse Ale and Star Flower.
- Is Sonny's Tavern gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 Sonny's Tavern?
- Kale Caesar Salad, at roughly 55.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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