Sonora Restaurant Bar - Newark

Came across while visiting town. Amazing drinks (pictured: Delaware St. Punch). Ordered the poutine and duck spring rolls, both were fantastic. Very friendly owner and nice mom and pop feel. Will definitely be back. Also, check out the back patio

This place was a bit of a dive for years and they did a major rework and rebranding some years ago. We finally got around for a dinner. Some of the old crowd were still there. Truth is, this place is two, a bar hangout and a reasonably sophisticated restaurant. Both shine through clearly. The food choices were well crafted cuisine. Beef tips were really good. The whole family enjoyed the entries. Serving sizes were a bit small though. Oh, we were there on trivia night. Intrusive, but surprisingly fun. I hope they can sort themselves out.

We had high hopes as the menu looked great but unfortunately we were pretty disappointed with the food. Most of the dishes were lacking flavor, under salted, and some came out luke warm at best. Several people got the chicken and waffles and while the chicken was fine, the waffles were so undercooked they bordered raw, which is mind blowing to me.

I threw my wedding reception here. We got to make our entire menu whatever we wanted. Melissa, the owner and chef, is something else. She was excited to hear our ideas and executed them with absolute ease. Her staff are the TRUE UNSUNG HEROES. Laurie, our main bartender and the other women and men are A PHENOMENAL!!!! Everything went off without a hitch. If you're looking to have a smaller more intimate setting for your wedding reception, (We had 60 people) THIS IS THE PLACE TO DO IT!!! We love all you guys and will see you soon for something off the incredibly eclectic menu <3

The French press drinks!!!! Yum! The atmosphere is chill and the food is good. Delightful when you get a chance to chat with the owner/head chef. She adjusts the end seasonally. Haven't been there yet for a themed weekday evening but hope to make a trivia or blues night soon.