Sonic Drive-In

3.7
861 reviews

About

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For more than 60 years, SONIC, America’s Drive-In has built the ultimate dining experience with our drive-in restaurants and we proudly serve our guests in Portsmouth, OH. We did it by sticking to what made drive-ins so popular in the first place: made-to-order American classics, signature menu items, and speedy service from friendly Carhops full of fun and personality. Cruise on over to us at 928 12th Street for the ultimate SONIC experience!

Location

Sonic Drive-In
928 12th Street, Portsmouth, OH
45662, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.7
861 reviews
5 stars
339
4 stars
220
3 stars
136
2 stars
55
1 star
111

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers reported inconsistent food quality, with some items being cold or overcooked, while others praised the taste of specific items like burgers and slushes.

Service Issues

Many reviews highlighted slow service, long wait times, and frequent order mistakes, leading to customer frustration.

Cleanliness and Atmosphere

Some customers noted improvements in cleanliness and the store's appearance, while others mentioned issues with the dining area and overall atmosphere.

Staff Performance

While some staff members received praise for their friendliness and helpfulness, others were criticized for poor service and lack of attention to orders.
  • HH
    Hunter's Holdfast
    Dec 2, 2025
    5.0
    The best burger joint in Portsmouth Ohio. 👍
  • JJ
    Joe Jones
    Nov 20, 2025
    5.0
    Really good fast place to zip in and get you're belly stuufed
  • KB
    Kaitlyn Bell
    Oct 14, 2025
    2.0
    every single time i order the pretzel twist they never fail to forget the cheese. not to mention you’re lucky if your onion rings are crispy. annoyed.
  • DV
    Dean Vaught
    Oct 5, 2025
    5.0
    Car hop service, and it was good, hot and fast service.
  • ML
    Misty Lindle
    Sep 30, 2025
    4.0
    They didn't get either one of the cheeseburger orders right but the burgers were so good that it really didn't matter 😁