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Sofra

4.3 (32 reviews)
Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Ally H.

Wonderful service from beginning to end. Comfortable and inviting space. And delicious food and drinks. Started with bread and a Caesar salad. Then, the sea bass with mushroom risotto and my husband had the filet over polenta. The filet melted in your mouth. We had a group of 10 people and our server, Aziz, was very attentive and on point. Thank you for a great experience.

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Michele E.

New Favorite Alert! We just had the most delicious dinner and we're still talking about it! From the cozy ambiance to the absolutely mouthwatering dishes, everything was very good, and fresh ingredients! ‍ My husband had the spicy rigatoni with shrimp--creamy, bold, and packed with flavor. I had the steak tip special over fluffy mashed potatoes with the most savory gravy and a crispy parmesan crown--SO good. And my cocktail? A strawberry lemonade with Grey Goose and fresh purée--light, refreshing, and dangerously smooth. To top it all off, our server Sierra was fantastic--warm, attentive, and so knowledgeable. She made the whole experience even better! We absolutely LOVED it and will 100% be back

Chef special: pesto pasta with octopus
Sheryl L.

Every dish we had was out of this world!! The shrimp appetizer is heavenly and the combination of ingredients were wildly unexpected but so good. The cheesecake is one of the best I've ever had!! The entire place has been renovated and the vibes were immaculate. Sierra was our server and so knowledgeable about every item on the menu and even the sources of the ingredients. PS: she makes the sangrias and they are one of the best sangrias I've ever had.

Dining room, bar, wonderful decorations

The first time in, the beautiful ambiance made it hard to pay attention to anything else. The staff very promptly greeted us, all with smiles and a great attitude. The steak excellent. OMG. the charred Brussel sprouts are out of this world. The Chef(s) , manager or owners greeted us table side to double check that everything was on point. It sure was! MUST dine here if you are looking for a fantastic experience. More than just food,it was an experience

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I cannot say anything better about this restaurant. The service was immaculate, food was incredible, drinks exceptional. I will recommend this place for any date night no matter the day of the week. We got the branzino with mushroom risotto and the special which was a red pesto linguine with shrimp. For drinks we got a smoked old fashioned and a aperol spritz. As an appetizer we opted for the "side dish" Brussels. Please give them your support so we can keep this place alive!

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28 days ago

Had a wonderful dinner at Sofra. Food and service was excellent. Sarah was our server she was very friendly and attentive. Recommend highly.

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1 year ago

Service was outstanding and my steak was cooked to perfection. Everything was fresh and we enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere.

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10 months ago

Very limited menu, food was overpriced for the quality. Nothing special, perhaps we were there on an off night.

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10 months ago

Delicious dinner and excellent service! We even had some beautiful live background music. Overall a great experience. Highly recommend!!

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11 months ago

Great food with even better service! You should visit there soon! The ambience is outstanding. Great selection of food and drinks!

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It was a great experience! Food was amazing! The owners are so nice and friendly. Very clean facility. Would definitely come back!

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