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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
1765 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 1,765 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sophie's Bistro is a delightful dining destination known for its "excellent food," "great service," and "lovely ambiance." Guests rave about the "amazing scallops," "perfect French onion soup," and "delicious escargot." With a cozy atmosphere and "consistently superb cuisine," it's a favorite for special occasions and regular visits alike.
1,765 Reviews
  1. Andrew VIP

    New York City63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aleatorio s great food and service. It was Annual Mussels Festival and our entrees were excellent as was our server.

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  2. Debra VIP

    New York City57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another great night at Sophie's. Everyone needs to visit Sophie's for their Spring Mussel Fest. A great price and a choice of one of six great mussel dishes each with a unique broth. Their featured wines are always very reasonable and good. We enjoyed a dozen escargot and then one order of the Dijon mussels and one of the Belgian Beer mussels. A little bit of heaven. Top off the night with a crepe suzette dessert special and espresso. The bistro ambience is charming, servers are always very attentive, and Peter is a wonderful host. A nice date night.

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  3. Victoria

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Escargot was delicious; solid wine list, owner stopped by with complimentary aperitifs. Bread was soft and crusty. One dish could have used a bit more salt but might have been personal preference. Yukon mashed potatoes were Michelin quality. They charge for bread refills and credit cards but have great free parking so its a wash. I will revisit to try more dishes and the dessert menu.

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  4. Jay

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal at Sophie's Bistro. This visit we went for the "mussel fest" which did not disappoint. Friendly and attentive staff make for a relaxing evening.

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  5. LorraineB VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Daughter’s birthday

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  6. Doreen

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried it for the first time and was so very pleased! A great place with nice energy, not fancy but that’s the beauty of it. Food was delicious! Will definitely go back!

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  7. Nha

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place has a relaxed atmosphere and very friendly and helpful staff. I had boeuf bourguignon pot pie, which was served in a choux pastry. The piping hot baguette was the perfect accompaniment to the stew. The profiteroles dessert was also great, with the light airy pastry and the (french?) vanilla ice cream. The passion fruit iced tea was nice, too. I would come back to try the other items in the menu.

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  8. Cheryl VIP

    New York City32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great exper Excellent food Great service Nice ambiance

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  9. PatS VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was mediocre at best. Both of our Steak au Poivre were overpriced for 2 small medallions and to make it worse, medium-rare temperature came out medium-well to well-done. Any decent kitchen should be able to get the temperature correct! The potatoes au gratin were tasteless and the grilled tomatoes cold. The waitress did ask if we wanted replacements for the medallions. We will not be returning.

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  10. Jacqueline

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    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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FAQs

Sophie's Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1765 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 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Sophie's Bistro

700 Hamilton Street, Somerset, NJ 08873

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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