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Sophie's Bistro, Somerset, NJ

Sophie's Bistro

4.8
4.8
1716 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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

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
    (732) 545-7778
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    New Brunswick
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve Dinner

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    On Christmas eve we will only be offering a Three Course $59.95 Prix Fixe Menu. Check out the second photo to see menu. We look forward to serving you.
    Christmas Eve Dinner photo
  • New Year's Eve Dinner

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    On New Year’s Eve Sophie’s Bistro will be serving: from 4:00PM-5:30PM a Three Course $66.95 Prix Fixe & from 6:00PM-9PM a Four Course $85.95 Prix Fixe. Check out the photos to see the menus. We look forward to seeing you!
    New Year's Eve Dinner photo

What 1,716 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Middlesex

    Best Overall

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Best Value

  • Middlesex

    Great for brunch

  • Middlesex

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sophie's Bistro offers "consistently delicious" French cuisine paired with "friendly and welcoming" service. Guests love its charming, authentic bistro atmosphere, making it feel like a "little slice of Paris." Highlights include the "wonderful escargot," "sublime seafood," and "fabulous cocktails." Owner Peter ensures a personal touch by greeting guests, enhancing each visit's warmth.

1,716 Reviews
  1. Kiki

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been going to Sophie’s for literally 20 years for special occasions. The food is consistently amazing, the servers are experienced and attentive, and the atmosphere is comfortable and beautiful. The owner, Peter, is amazing and friendly and often enhances the experience of eating here by stopping at the tables and chatting up the guests and offering a taste of his delicious liquor (I don’t know if he makes it or what but it’s amazing). Love this place and can’t say enough good things about it.

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  2. Judith

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday evening was quiet and delightful at Sophie's. We ordered from the daily special menu, and we were very pleased with the dishes. The 1.2 liter carafe of white wine was a very good French wine made from chardonnay grapes. It is always a pleasurable evening at Sophies.

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  3. SJ

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our third time eating at Sophie’s Bistro and it is consistently superb cuisine!!! This past visit was a surprise birthday dinner for my husband. We had friends coming from Connecticut, Brooklyn NY and Central Jersey. Everyone loved their dinner. And, I just want to say, loving French food is not a prerequisite to eat here-you will find choices to suit your taste. If you do love French food, well you will LOVE eating here. As for helping me with having a cake and keeping the arrangements a surprise, Deb and her team went above and beyond. One last thing totally worth mentioning, they served the entire table all the dishes for dinner all at the same time. All hot too. That was really impressive. There’s nothing worse than being that person at a big group dinner whose meal comes out way after everyone else has been served. Major props to the kitchen, the servers, the folks at the front of the room. Love this restaurant!!!

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  4. Erin

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and experience at Sophies! This was a birthday dinner and it didn't disappoint. On a cold evening, I enjoyed the onion soup -- this is not to miss and a meal on its own with perfect broth. The escargot was very good as was were the scallops. I enjoyed the beef stew which is very filling -- so much I took the rest home. The french bread is also notable. You cannot have a birthday celebration without desserts. I had the profiteroles which were excellent. The crepes were good but a bit of a mess when filled with ice cream. I'd prefer it with Nutella. The only complaint I'd have is that they didn't come with the birthday crepe and candle until after we had ordered dessert. If we knew that was coming, we wouldn't have ordered a second dessert. Overall a lovely meal with attentive but not overbearing service at a reasonable price for the quality of the food.

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  5. Crystal

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My second time here and tonight was for my husband‘s birthday. The food was amazing. And they brought out a special crêpe filled with vanilla ice cream, and chocolate sauce for my husband, which was very very nice. Love the food here, the service, and the ambiance.

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  6. John

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time here. A very pleasant experience. Great cocktails, very tasty meal and friendly, excellent service. Excellent selection of tequilas which was an added bonus!

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  7. Robert

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a treat to have dinner at Sophie’s Bistro. Everything is not only meticulously prepared but presented in a pleasing style. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive. You will not be disappointed.

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  8. elva

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this restaurant is great. Food, ambiance, friendly service.

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  9. Lori

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food! Can always count on Sophies for a great night out !

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  10. Scott

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Sophie's Bistro in Somerset, NJ since 2002 when it opened. In all that time, the superb quality of the food has been totally consistent, a remarkable achievement. The menu offers a rich assortment of traditional French dishes, each one truly excellent. The setting inside is lovely, too, and the service and staff could not be better.

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FAQs

Sophie's Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 1716 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sophie's Bistro

700 Hamilton Street, Somerset, NJ 08873

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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 Lot
  • 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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