Sophie’s Bistro

About

French, Wine Bars

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

  • star
    Yelp rating
    4.5 stars

Location

Adress: 700 Hamilton St, Somerset, NJ 8873

Phone: (732) 545-7778

Work Hours

Mon
Tue 11:30 am-3:00 pm
Wed 11:30 am-3:00 pm
Thu 11:30 am-3:00 pm
Fri 11:30 am-3:00 pm
Sat 5:00 pm-10:30 pm
Sun 4:00 pm-9:00 pm

Business info

  • list_alt
    Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • directions_car
    Delivery
    No
  • move_to_inbox
    Take-out
    Yes
  • credit_card
    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • thumb_up
    Good For
    Dinner
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Private Lot
  • directions_bike
    Bike Parking
    No
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    No
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
  • new_releases
    Attire
    Casual
  • insert_emoticon
    Ambience
    Casual, Classy
  • volume_up
    Noise Level
    Average
  • music_note
    Good For Dancing
    No
  • local_bar
    Alcohol
    Full Bar
  • turned_in_not
    Good For Happy Hour
    Yes
  • turned_in_not
    Smoking
    Outdoor Area / Patio Only
  • transit_enterexit
    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    No
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • Kirsten K.

    star star star star star 6 June 2026

    I just enjoyed the best meal, in the most pleasant atmosphere, at Sophie's Bistro!  From the outside, the building looks unassuming and you might not expect that exceptionally delicious food is served inside.

    A friendly hostess welcomed us into a long room with a beautiful bar. The dark wood floors, soft yellow walls, brass pendant lamps, and Edith Piaf tunes, all created a relaxing ambiance that definitely evoked France.

    I started with a mixed drink called Lillet Sin ($11). It was White Lillet with ginger liquor, mint leaves, lime, sugar cane syrup, and tonic, over ice. (See photo). On a hot day like this, it was perfectly crisp and refreshing.

    We had escargot, which were excellent--soft and mild and served in a garlic butter sauce with fresh French bread on the side. For my entree I ordered Croquet Madam ($10.95) which is a ham-and-cheese sandwich done in the most amazing way possible! The ham is perfectly smoky and salty, the Gruyère cheese smooth and tangy, and the country bread warm and toasty.  The whole thing is dolloped with béchemel sauce and topped with an over-easy egg. (See photo). So very satisfying!

    Sweet desserts crepes folded over ice cream were a wonderful way to end our meal. (See photo).

    Our server, Julie, was pleasant, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. We liked how she checked on us throughout the meal but still gave us space and privacy.

    I can't wait to eat here again!

  • Weijia L.

    star star star star star_border 6 June 2026

    It's the kind of restaurant that sounds upscale, looks nondescript from the outside but feels homey and down-to-earth once you enter. Warm, dim-lit and had nice decor.

    We two people shared onion tart, tomato tart, beet salad and puffy pastry with mushroom. All were delicious and plated nicely yet had a casual feel to them. The salad had a big portion and perfectly dressed without excessive dressing. The onion tart was generously filled with caramelized onions, dollops of goat cheese and topped up with two anchovies. The tomato tart, though tasty, could have used cherry tomatoes or colorful mini tomatoes instead of big slices for some nice caramelization on top.

    For dessert we had creme brulee and rum baba cake. Both were excellent. Rum baba was moist and airy. Creme brulee had an even sugar crust.

  • Lana S.

    star star star star star 3 June 2026

    this is a great restaurant. The food was phenomenal. The drinks were good and also affordable, I think we got a bottle from the specials for ~$20. Cozy nice vibe. Plenty of parking.

  • Alison M.

    star star star star star 29 May 2026

    Unexpected awesomeness all around.  I visited Sophie's with a customer for lunch.  Do not drive past this place...stop by and have the most delicious and tender escargot.  The 3 sausage special was killer, while their French onion soup and bread pudding will knock your socks off.  Can not wait to go back!  Jewels was our server, and made our experience unforgettable.

  • Anna G.

    star star star star star_border 21 May 2026

    Really cute place with some very good food. They are a very consistent restaurant, with a very good duck breast dish on their menu. They do a great job creating a French bistro ambiance, and my only issue with them is I often want to come and check their hours and find that they're closed (aka for Sunday brunch). Highly suggest making the trip to this place, even though it's not exactly in downtown.

People Recommend