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Sofia's Kitchen Bar

4.3 (24 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Bay Custard with Fresh Berries and coffee
Keith M.

We heard about Sofia's replacing the old Salt Restaurant in Lakewood. Made reservations for our party and went out Saturday night. The establishment seems bigger and more comfortable. They clearly did a nice remodel. Plenty of easy parking was available. The menu is not expansive but certainly sufficient to create a wonderful meal. I was just a bit disappointed they did not have Amaretto at the bar and they had no lemonade to make an Arnold Palmer. But beyond that dinner was very nice. I started with "Deviled Eggs" which were marvelous. Then went with "Lamb Pappardelle" as my entre... Excellent. I finished with a good cup of coffee and "Bay Custard with Fresh Berries" which was very light and flavorful without being too sweet. I say this is a keeper. We will be back and you should definitely go.

Sesame noodle bowl
Katie E.

Sofia's is a great addition to the Lakewood dining scene. It's slightly more upscale than the brewery, but prices are not too unreasonable. I am a vegetarian and appreciated that they had a couple options for me to pick from. I had the sesame noodle bowl, which was good but I wished it was warm rather than a cold dish. They had a charred eggplant dip as an appetizer special for the night and it was incredible. Our server was very kind and we didn't have to wait long. I enjoyed the ambiance and would definitely come back!

Apple torte
Jordan N.

I came here on the second day it was opened, so I was excited to try it out but also open minded that there might be some kinks to work out. But everything went smoothly! We made a reservation online, although probably not necessary as we were one of the only tables occupied when we got there at 5:30 on a Wednesday. It did fill up by the time we left though. The hostess was very nice. We were seated in a booth, but the seats were very uncomfortable. You cannot sit back because the bench is too long, so my back was kind of hurting. Almost immediately after we sat down, our waitress asked what bottle of wine we were having. I thought that was odd, but I didn't know if they had those as a special on Wednesday nights or something (they didn't, she just really liked wine). We replied that since we just sat down, we didn't know what we wanted to drink yet, and she said oh sure we can start with cocktails and then get a bottle of wine after. She joked that one bottle of wine was really only two glasses. This was really off putting. I've honestly never been pressured to drink before. I know she was half joking, half salesperson, but it made me really uncomfortable. Not to mention, no way my husband and I could drive home if we drank all that! Anyway, we decided on a Blueberry Patch and a Blackberry Smash cocktail ( a gin and a whiskey drink) both were absolutely delicious! We love getting an appetizer, but nothing really stood out to us. We got the roasted nuts, which were very good! But heads up would only be a good app for two people as it was very small. For our meal, I got the veggie sub. It was pretty good. Tasted like caramelized onions mostly, not in a bad way. Some of the fancy broccoli pieces were too tough to chew though. So kinda awkward to spit those out. And the bread was good but so thick and hard to eat as a sandwhich. The potatoes were good they were served with. My husband got a beef dip or something like that. He said it was good, but wasn't really impressed. Various people kept a filling up our water glasses throughout the night (no ice, small cups). And while I do love having a full glass of water, it was a little distracting how often they came over. Perhaps bigger glasses or leaving a water pitcher at the table would help. Lastly, dessert! We got the Apple torte which was soo delicious!!! Overall, it was a nice date night out and I would definitely come back again!

Stuffed brownie
Mike M.

I was immediately greeted by the hostess when we walked in. We were celebrating my wife's birthday. The vibe and atmosphere seemed fresh, trendy, and new. Sue our server was excellent. She explained the drink menu. I went with the bourbon blueberry cocktail and she had my wife sample the pinot gris to make sure she would like it. Started with the burrata and melon, then deviled eggs. Good blend of flavors on both starters. And all was eaten immediately. I got the pork prime rib: so juicy, tender, and flavorful. Wife ordered the rigatoni. The tomato sauce with pork and beef was a great take on the familiar pasta. Kids got the lamb burger and pork dip. Both cooked perfectly and flavored and seasoned well. They couldn't get enough of the fingerling potato fries. For dessert, we went with the stuffed brownie and apple torte. Again, great balance of sweetness, richness, and flavor. They even put lighted candle on the brownie for my wife. We had a great time. I would highly recommend giving this place a try.

Specialty cocktails and mmm... beer. (They also have their brewery just down the street.)
John H.

This is a relatively new place that has been open for about four months. I went online to book a reservation and it showed as fully booked. I called and there is a glitch with the online listing showing them as being fully booked when they have availability. (You should call if they look fully booked.) Every person we interacted with was both incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the menu offerings and food and drink pairings. The service was perfect with the perfect balance between service attentiveness and friendliness, timing between courses, and menu recommendations. Our meals were excellent and I apologize for only getting a pic of the dessert. The beef was cooked perfectly and paired very well with their Pinot Noir. The chicken thighs and the dry rub were dynamite. The creme brûlée was just enough to share for two to finish the night. If you're looking for a place with a trendy but relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a great meal, then this could be a place you'd want to try. I'd highly recommend it! Here's a link to their website: https://www.sofiaskitchenandbar.com/food-menu#

Spice Rubbed Charred Chicken Thighs - boneless thighs, arugula, cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers, pickled red onions, balsamic
Lori Lynn C.

My friend's and I tried the new Sofia's in Lakewood and had an amazing experience. Our server, John, and the rest of the team were great. Waters always filled, table always cleared, nicely coursed out our meal. The food was delicious. Local ingredients, cooked well and served hot. Did not disappoint!

Pork Prime Rib,bone-in slow roasted rib loin, rosemary/salt/cracked pepper rub,potato mash with cabbage, leeks, garlic spinach, au jus

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Great service; great food; fun atmosphere. Owner was there and found a spot for us at the bar.

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