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Sophie's Bistro, Somerset, NJ
Sophie's Bistro, Somerset, NJ
Sophie's Bistro, Somerset, NJ
Sophie's Bistro, Somerset, NJ
Sophie's Bistro, Somerset, NJ

Sophie's Bistro

4.7
4.7
1757 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
We want Sophie's to be a place where one could have a good, hearty meal (comfort food), simple and unpretentious, at a fair price. Our goal is to produce an atmosphere where people can come for lunch, a full dinner, a late snack, a glass of wine or a big cup of coffee and feel comfortable and at home. Our menu is diverse enough for everyone, yet simple enough so the average person will not get overwhelmed with numerous menu choices and complications. Our basic premise is to provide quality food and good service at a fair price in an unpretentious atmosphere. The décor is modeled after classic French Bistros. French country antiques, large open shuttered windows, dark woods, soft pastel colors and walls covered with family pictures make Sophie's an intimate cozy environment

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    New Brunswick
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,757 people are saying

Sophie's Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sophie's Bistro is a charming gem offering "delicious French cuisine" with a cozy, Parisian ambiance. Regulars praise the "excellent food and service," highlighting dishes like the French onion soup and soft shell crabs. Owner Peter and the attentive staff ensure a welcoming experience. "Highly recommended" for special occasions or casual dining.
1,757 Reviews
  1. Jacqueline

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and attentive staff and marvelous food! Absolutely recommend!

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  2. Jeff VIP

    Philadelphia127 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time joining friends who are regulars. Excellent experience! Loved the menu and will be back! Scallops are amazing!

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  3. Leandro

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A little expensive for the level of service and the quality of food.

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  4. linda

    New York City38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    this was our first time here and it was absolutely wonderful. if this restaurant was closer to verona, we'd be here every weekend! the food and service were outstanding. we had the country pate and onion soup for apps, steak frites and lamb shank for entrees, creme brûlée and espresso for dessert. oh, and the manhattan and kir royale were perfect before dinner drinks. even the bread was delicious!

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  5. Richard VIP

    New Jersey106 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Sophie's didn't live up to the ratings posted by other reviewers for us. The French onion soup was very good, but beyond that, we were disappointed. The menu offered many items that would appeal to us, but the preparation simply didn't live up to our expectations.

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  6. Christine

    Fort Lauderdale3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner and experience was amazing as usual . The waiter was exceptional but food and cocktails were great as usual .

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  7. Jane

    New York City35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A real French Bistro with a great menu. I've been going for many years but it had been a while since my last visit and I'm happy to report all is well here. I brought two friends with me who had never been and they were ecstatic after. Appetizers on point: The Escargot, the onion tart, and the creamed mushrooms (don't miss those--divine). Pork Tenderloin special that evening in a mustard cream sauce--so tender; the duck on the regular menu got high marks and I had the Coquilles St. Jacques..tasy but the mashed potatoes base got in the way. I would have liked to see it in the traditional shell-plated version or even in a little souffle-type basin. They have two new customers now who said it was their new favorite restaurant.

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  8. Robert

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat to have dinner at Sophie’s Bistro. The service is impeccable and the food is always excellent. The ambience is lovely. A favorite of mine since it opened I always have it on my list of places to take friends visiting the area in order to impress.

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  9. Deb

    Baltimore5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food and wine. Sophie's never disappoints.

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  10. Cherryl

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've eaten here many times over the years and am pleased to report the quality of the food has remained consistently good.

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Sophie's Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1757 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Sophie's Bistro

700 Hamilton Street, Somerset, NJ 08873

Additional information

  • Area
    New Brunswick
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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