The menu was good but service was poor and preparation was poor. Six diners for dinner. Server failed to order the salad and one of the entree was incorrect. The lollipop lamb chops were over cooked and one of the entrees did not come until after all the other meals were finished. read more

Nice atmosphere. Just the right amount of noise. Great food the moussaka and the chicken was awesome. Great desserts and a very nice serving staff I can't complain about anything we had a great Christmas Eve dinner! read more

Sofia Restaurant - Moussaka - Greek Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

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$450 for 4 ppl and the best part of dinner was the warm bread. Atmosphere was nice, sever was great, and we had good company so overall it was a good time. read more

I'll preface this by saying the food is great. Hummus is some of the best and the flatbread was amazing. However the service here is horrendous. Our waiter took our order and that was the last time he stopped by. Also, what restaurant has you order appetizers and dinner at the same time?? Our wine wasn't served until we were done our food (two glasses of wine). We had to ask a food runner for our check after waiting 30 minutes. Then our waiter returns and just drops the check. Not a "sorry we've been busy" or "can I get you anything else". We wanted more drinks and food but were never offered anything. Then when I told the waiter that he only came once, he proceeded to argue and say that we were attended to by the cleaning staff....that's not an excuse. I said "what if we wanted something else" and then he goes "well did you want something". Then he walked away. When attending a dinner we expect at least a decent service but to never show up again is unacceptable. The manager only apologized, then walked away. Will not be back for a while. read more

Has a great happy hour menu with great Greek bites & drinks! Love the inside decor of the restaurant

Not expecting such a fancy restaurant down by the shore literally steps from boat dockings in Margate. Had the filet mignon special which was perfectly cooked, very tender. Prices are on the high side but on par with the great service, ambiance and food. I would come back. read more

Sofia Restaurant - a tree in the middle of the restaurant - Greek Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

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There is not a single thing positive about tonight. The hostess who sat us was rude when we looked at our reserved table for 7 that only had 6 chairs. She acted put out that we asked for the extra chair. The server was indifferent the whole night. Our food took forever to come, and he never came to check on us or let us know the kitchen was behind. When we asked about when our food would come, he was again indifferent. Our entrees came about 45 minutes after our appetizers were done, and when they finally came, one entree was missing. He just didn't care. And if that wasn't bad enough, nearly everything we ate was lousy. The tuna salad was tough, the tuna entree wasn't properly cooked, the spanakopita was burned, the grilled octopus was so tough it was inedible, the hummus portion was about two tablespoons, and the tomatoes on the burrata salad were thin and pale. Jersey tomatoes at the end of August should be amazing so this was especially egregious. The net result of lousy food and service ruined our night out, and we still had to tip 20% because it was automatically added to our check since we were 7 people. So my only choice is to write this review. read more

The food was awful. Shockingly tasteless. And sadly, I had high hopes. Everything else about the restaurant was totally fine

Been here several times, but the last time, it seemed to slip on many levels. The food is really not too authentic for Greek food, but usually good. This time, the Greek meatball app came out undercooked and the moussaka was watery. On top of that, when we received our appetizers, within three minutes, they brought the entrees, which we needed to send back. They did not seem pleased to do that. I wrote to the restaurant commenting about the dinner. No one ever responded. Hence, if they do not care about their repeat customers, why should I care about going back. read more

Very little flavor to main course and sides. Fish special, red snapper and salmon were dry and overcooked.. chicken added to Caesar salad was overcooked. Veggies were cold and tasteless.​ service was okay. read more

Felt great to be out with friends again sharing good food and drinks at the beach! Sofia's has a great outdoor space, beautifully decorated and really spacious indoors and big bar area. The menu is pretty big with a nice selection of apps that we all shared. The Saganaki and dips and lamp chops were really good. I got the pork chop special for my entree which was very flavorful and perfectly cooked. Our server Maria was the best. She was super knowledgeable about the wine and food and gave us great recommendations. She didn't rush us at all even though we closed the place! We will definitely be back. read more

After patiently waiting for the off season to try Sofia's, we booked dinner reservations for Christmas Eve. My husband and I are vegan, and the menus were clearly marked with vegan options. We started with drinks and apps, our favorite being the eggplant dip. We both opted for the Imam for our entree. The vegetables were perfectly cooked and marinated very well! We decided to grab a few more drinks at the bar while we waited for our Uber. The ambiance was beautiful, but still comfortable enough to catch the end of the football game on television. Overall Sofias provided us a beautiful night out and was the best vegan meal I've had in a restaurant in a long time. read more

i know it's difficult thing serving 15 adults, we waited 1 hour to order appetizers. The special surf and turf was horrible! I've never wrote a bad review better but avoid this place at all cost! The female Manager was an absolute bitch!! read more

We've been back several times and have never been disappointed. The only negative is that it can be loud, but food and service are exceptional. The octopus and lamb are both next level! read more

Typical schlock NJ food. Bad service. Waited 2 hours for dinner. Skip it. Overpriced.

Thank you Wayne (and team) for lovely anniversary dinner. The surf and turf special was a steal and delicious. We loved the atmosphere. The oysters for clean, the dips we're great with the charred warm pita, and our entrees were good. Everything was very good but the lack of a 5th star is bc we just had better Greek flare food before and at a much better price point. All and all we will be back :) read more

Fantastic restaurant! I brought my girlfriend here on a date and the atmosphere was fantastic. The decor was great and the overall atmosphere was awesome. Vinny was our server and he was amazing. I've never met a waiter who was so well read into the menu and made us feel so comfortable. Vinny was extremely pleasant and I look forward to being served by him again. My biggest recommendation: ask for Vinny and ask for the moussaka!!! Thank me later read more

Our delicious dinner outside on the patio last evening (comfortable distances between tables) (hummus, domato-salads w/chicken skewers, broccolini and wine, was made particularly enjoyable and memorable by our server Joanna who was incredibly attentive, professional and courteous. We look forward to returning and will be sure to reserve a table in advance in Joanna's section. read more

Decent food but extremity small portions for big prices. Our server was professional, however the staff don't seem to work together and the customer does not seem to be a priority. Would not go back. read more

In the summer this is a popular place (read: make a reservation or sit in the bar area). Atmosphere is beautiful, lots of arches, tile, and a nice looking "tree" at the center of the bar stretching outward. Winter it is less crowded. This is where we noticed the bar is not well-separated from the dining area, as the NFL playoffs were on and our dinner was interrupted rather often with cheers or boos from the bar-crowd. Service was attentive. If there was one complaint, it was that sometimes they cleared our places too soon - taking away appetizer plates, generally a sure sign dinner is coming right out, only to have us waiting about 10 minutes with nothing, not even bread (we had to ask for more). We started with a Greek salad for two - surprisingly just OK, feta was not as good as usual and there was exactly one stuffed grape leaf. Bread was fine, crusty and moist, served with pats of butter. Olive oil would have been nice. One of us got the crab cakes and was a proud member of the clean-your-plate club. All crab, tatsy, no filler, broiled to perfection. One of us ordred the filet mignon and asked it be butterflied as she is particular with her well-done-ness. It came out un-butterflied and underdone for her taste, with the waiter relaying that the chef refused to butterfly and said he could get it done her way without cutting the meat. *sigh* She was going to live with it but the waiter insisted on bringing it back to be re-cooked. As she feared, what came out next were little dried out hunks of chewy meat with some bernaise sauce to 'rescue' it. Clearly, not pleased. Surprisingly, when she shared it with the wait staff that this was disappointing, they made apologetic sounds but did not remove the meal from the menu. Side for both was a forgettable mashed potato. Dessert was good - one got the baklava and loved it, the other got the creme brulee which was also very good. Three stars for the filet mignon, the one stuffed grape leaf, the empty mid-meal table, and the forgettable potato. read more

False advertising- website clearly shows four course dinner for New Years. Restaurant decided not to honor that offer. Now they decided it's only 3 courses. An old favorite but I don't agree with these kind of business practices. read more

Sofia Restaurant - False advertising - Greek Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

This could have been a 5 star review, but it's not because of something totally avoidable. We arrived tonight (with a reservation) and were escorted to a table in the blazing sun. When we asked to move to one of the shaded tables, the hostess said she'd check if she could and then came back and we were told quite adamantly that they were reserved. It was surprising that both of the other tables that could fit my party were specifically reserved. It's always been my experience that most people make a reservation and are seated where the host sends them upon arrival, but ok, we accepted our fate. After all, concessions need to be made during a pandemic, right? We sat down and had a pretty delicious meal. The wait staff were exemplary. The food was brought out in perfect timing and the cocktails were great. The only damper was the sun beaming down on at least half of us at any given time throughout the meal. The thing that prompted me to write this review at all, was that neither of the 2 "reserved" tables were occupied for the entirety of our time there. We were uncomfortable for literally no reason whatsoever and the management made no apologies nor did they offer at any point to move us. Even the smallest gesture of an apology would have been appreciated but unfortunately it was not offered. 'Hey, here's a free round on us for your inconvenience' or 'please try this appetizer on the house' would have done the trick to at least make us feel recognized, but nope, nada. We have been ordering from Sofia throughout the summer and have eaten there many times in seasons past. I'm just so disappointed in the disregard for customer service during a time when going the extra mile really matters. It's a shame. read more

Sofia Restaurant - Where we actually sat - Greek Near Me - Margate City, New Jersey

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If you want a great meal, great drink, great atmosphere, great service, and a great night out, this is the perfect restaurant for you. I would eat their octopus and lamb chops everyday if I could. Dine in is best way to go but if you want take out, everything is well prepared and fresh. Also, if you are having a party, I highly suggest you use Sofia for catering as my family have had multiple parties where they were caterer. All of our guests loved the food and service. 5 OUT OF 5 STARS. Hope you enjoy your next meal, I can pretty much guarantee you will. read more

service was good, food was horrible. had a table of 6 people everyone at the table was not happy with the outcome of the food. i got the ahi tuna pan seared and it was ice cold as if it came out the freezer. another guest at my table ordered a filet mignon medium and came out well done. my wifes crab cake she had maybe 3 small bites and threw it away. all in all not good. $300 and we all left hungry and unsatisfied. read more

Well it's been a while since my last visit. To Sofia's and most likely will be my last , meal was way below ok waiter made my dining experience worst Update this winter I walked back in the door and was surprised how tasteful the Hummus and Pita bread was and to make the experience even better the Bartenders took the extras steps to make sure my meal was peppered the way I asked read more

Had a mixed experience for dinner. The moussaka bowl was good, everything else was really bad and would never order again. The Tuscan pizza is not good. The worst part of the meal was the mixed grill for 2 ($120). Very disappointed and surprised by the poor quality + presentation. It looked like several appetizers + the meat was dried out. You are better off just ordering singular entrees. Overall, it was a bad experience. read more

Visited during Covid, and had an excellent experience. We came for my mother's birthday, and the staff could not have been nicer and more accommodating. We ordered the clams casino and calamari as appetizers, and they were fantastic. Everybody in our party of six loved their main course, as well. The outdoor dining area is nicely decorated, and allows you to see the sunset over the bay. High recommend. read more

Love this spot for apps & drinks. My favorite place to go down the shore! Seating has also remained upscale & waiters change linens after every customer. Great so far with Covid restrictions read more

We had a wonderful meal for 6 people over July 4th weekend. The service was attentive and friendly! We were greeted with a smile and all the specials of the day. Our order was taken and the food was quick to be served. All entrees were as ordered. Appetizers were the lamb, trio of dips, bacon and spanakopita. The bacon was the table favorite with the lamb and spanakopita / trio of dips. The entrees followed with the scallop special, seafood pasta, stuffed ravioli , steak all were a hit! We had a wonderful evening at a round table with my family and loved the food and service. read more

Solid food. Decent service. Excellent bathroom views. The sea bass was pretty tasty as was the hummus. Sat us promptly upon arrival.

Had a beautiful time and delicious anniversary dinner...my husband ordered the halibut special, and I had lamb chops cooked to perfection!...our server, Gigi, was outstanding, and very knowledgeable of the menu...we ordered her suggestion, and she didn't fail...we will definitely be back!! read more

We had an amazing pre - Valentine's Day dinner. Langoustines were amazing, Saganaki came out flaming and delicious, Traditional Clams Casino were flavorful and full, and the Lamb Osso Bucco was braised to perfection. Chef Agie came to the table and made sure of our experience was to her high standards! Service was prompt courteous and detailed! Great place! read more

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Food was bland and boring, portion size was not worth the price, two tiny pieces of octopus for $22 dollars. Rack of lamb was served raw not even close to being cooked. Accompanying vegetable looked as if cooked a few days ago. Also who puts blueberry pie filling on FISH .... she be fined for that one.. read more

Just want to reiterate my 5 star rating of Sofia's. Just flew up from Miami and first place I came to is here. I don't need a menu I get the octopus, Greek salad and lamb chops every time. Just fabulous!!! Add some lemon and salt and it's just perfection Angelia and Sophia are fabulous hosts!! They're just the loveliest people that when you combine them them with the food it's just an amazing dining experience! I love this place. Highly recommend! read more

Love the staff and decor. I was amazed at how big the restaurant was. The cool chandelier, fire places in the wall, paintings...I wish I had time to walk around and check it all out. The bar looked like a fun happening place to hang out. Hubby had lamb chops for first time and was very impressed. All the food we had was delicious and we would definitely go back for another meal when we are in the area. read more

I came here for a rehearsal dinner for a wedding that I was in. The spot was so cute from the outside. It definitely makes you feel like you've been transported to the coast of Greece. They had reserved majority of the downstairs dining space for our event and it was a little tight, especially how they had arranged the food. However, I will say that everything was super delicious. They had many options and I was so full by the end of the night that I couldn't even tempt myself with the delicious desserts! The waitstaff was really attentive, always making sure that everyone that wanted a drink always had a full glass - good service in my book! I think upstairs would have been a better location for the event so, if you're interested in utilizing this place for an event, I would look into that option. I just don't think our size party would have fit up there. read more

Literally go to any other restaurant over this and you will be more satisfied. Service was horrible, owner/manager was EXTREMELY RUDE and the food was barely mediocre. DO NOT GO HERE. read more

Just lovely. Warm an inviting hostesses and super fast service during covid. We stuck with the flat breads and Greek salad and no complaints here. read more

I absolutely fell in love at Sofia's! I loved the decor, the drinks, and the food. Everything was absolutely incredible and they had so many gluten free options. After we were seated we ordered a bottle of wine and two martinis which were pretty good. After we received our drinks, we had a hard time figuring out what to order for our appetizer because everything sounded so delicious! We ordered a half dozen of oysters on the half shell, lollipop lamb chops, and a Mediterranean flatbread. The oysters were so fresh, the lamb chops were cooked to perfection, and my friends told me the flatbread was amazing! Now when it come to the main course, most of my party ordered their scallop special which everyone raved about. I ordered their Seafood Plaki which was amazing! The Sea Bass just melted in your mouth and I wanted more. Sofia's is a cute, unique, and authentic Greek restaurant that is a must see! If you are down the shore and want a nice meal out. I 100% recommend Sofia's! Trust me you will enjoy yourself! read more

Got married yesterday and had lunch for 20 at Sofia's - it couldn't have been more wonderful - the food, the service, the experience, all of it! Sofia was a pleasure and for anyone considering a celebration with many, or dinner for just 1 - what a great way to go. I loved the bronzino, but the reviews for the steak, chicken, apps, salads - all were amazing. Eat here and go in hungry - you'll leave stuffed. read more