ROCHESTER — Sonny’s restaurant has closed its new location at The Ridge Marketplace shopping plaza about six months after opening.
Sonny’s Tavern, the longtime popular Dover eatery, opened the second location in July in Rochester. Area residents are wondering what happened at the Rochester location.
Sonny’s restaurant at The Ridge Marketplace in Rochester has closed, as seen Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.
“Sonny’s Tavern has decided to close their location at the Ridge and focus on business operations at their Dover location,” said Andrew Gendron, director of marketing for Waterstone Properties Group, which manages The Ridge. “We’re currently seeking out a new business for the space.”
Sonny’s owners Dean Baltulonis, his wife Amanda Gouin and Tyler Lessard have not responded to multiple messages seeking comment for this story.
Sonny’s restaurant at The Ridge Marketplace in Rochester has closed, as seen Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.
In July, Sonny’s Rochester moved into The Ridge space formerly occupied by Mooyah, a burger and shakes establishment.
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Jenn Marsh, assistant director of development for Rochester, said the city has no information on the restaurant’s closure.
This article originally appeared on Fosters Daily Democrat: Sonny’s closes Rochester restaurant at The Ridge