Welcome to Sophie's Bistro
Sophie's Bistro in Somerset, NJ, offers an intimate French dining experience with a diverse menu and excellent service. The restaurant boasts delicious dishes like escargot, mussels, lobster ravioli, and savory entrees like beef Bourguignon and salmon Eze. The cozy ambiance, friendly staff, and carefully prepared meals make dining at Sophie's a memorable experience. Customers rave about the French onion soup, scallops in cream sauce, and decadent desserts like creme brulee and lava cake. The extensive wine list, cocktails like French martinis, and cozy outdoor seating add to the charm of this hidden gem in Franklin Twp. Savor the flavors of France at Sophie's Bistro for a truly delightful dining experience.
- 700 Hamilton St Somerset, NJ 08873 Hotline: (732) 545-7778
Welcome to Sophie's Bistro, a charming French bistro located in Somerset, NJ. This cozy establishment offers a range of traditional French dishes in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
With a diverse menu that includes classics like escargot, French onion soup, lobster ravioli, and savory beef Bourguignon, Sophie's Bistro delivers on authentic French flavors. Customers have raved about the quality and taste of the dishes, with many highlighting the freshness of the ingredients and the attention to detail in preparation.
Customer reviews consistently praise the friendly and knowledgeable staff, as well as the intimate and cozy ambiance of the restaurant. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner for two or a group celebration, Sophie's Bistro offers the perfect setting for any occasion.
In addition to the delicious food, Sophie's Bistro also boasts a full bar with a selection of cocktails and wines to complement your meal. The dessert menu, while receiving some mixed reviews, offers indulgent treats like lava cake and crème brûlée to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Overall, Sophie's Bistro is a hidden gem that captures the essence of a classic Parisian bistro. From the carefully crafted dishes to the welcoming atmosphere, this restaurant is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic French cuisine in the area.

Excellent authentic meal. Loved the escargot and mussels. Perfect. The accompanying beead, which matters to me, excellent. As was the EVOO. Seafood puff pastry, beef Bourigone both delicious. Only disappointment was the dessert, the crepes were not light an airy, they were dense and missed the mark. As did the coffee. Those need work. But we will be back. Great food. Great caring service.

Not sure how we have never came here but it is a great local French food option! Service was friendly and there is plenty of parking. It is intimate and close quartered inside. 1. Escargot - good, a bit garlic heavy but comes out hot as it should 2. French onion soup - lots of cheese on top. The broth is great but wished it had more onion 3. Lobster ravioli - good lobster taste to this and delicious 4. Lava cake with added ice cream - good quality and tasty! Overall I recommend trying at least once if you're craving French food in the area.

Wow. Worth the trip from East Windsor, NJ. The menu is impressive and wish I could have tried all the choices. Very classy with a knowledgeable and welcoming staff.

I almost don't want to leave a great review so I can keep this gem to myself! Absolutely love this quaint French bistro that wonderfully mimics the real Parisian deal. From the fresh baked bread to the savory soups and then the meticulously prepared entrees and amazing desserts, I loooove this place! Their drinks are awfully good too!! I am often here for lunch and my top suggestions are the quiche of the day (always changing but always delicious), the Salmon Eze, the chicken stew and the burger (really good meat). But the rotating specials are always a temptation, especially during mussels celebration. Definitely worth a visit!

This was my second visit here. The first was shortly after they first opened, nearly two decades ago, I think. The reason it took so long to come back was that it's not exactly close to where I currently reside and it's also located in my home town, which I try to avoid at all costs. Anyway, my best friend and I came back to the old neighborhood to celebrate her birthday. It's wonderful to see that the restaurant is not only still here but is thriving! There's plenty of parking in the lot attached to the restaurant. It's adorable inside. Love the shiny ebony floors and the painted bar area. String lights always kick it up a notch for me in terms of ambiance. The hostess who seated us was very friendly and Peter, the owner, stopped by to make sure we were doing well and to have a chat. Very personable guy. We kicked things off with a French 75 cocktail. I followed that up with a French Martini. They make theirs with vanilla vodka instead of plain vodka. Do yourself a favor and get yourself one or two of those! Appetizers were great. Couldn't resist the French onion soup and my friend enjoyed the pate plate very much. We had the scallops for our entree and it was the best choice. They were fresh and cooked perfectly! So tender. Loved the cream sauce they came in. Apparently I was so hungry, I forgot to take pics of that! Dessert was excellent! The cream brûlée was delicious! I indicated that we were there to celebrate a birthday when I made our reservation and they surprised us with a crepe and a candle and Peter gave us a parting shot of his homemade liquor. Lovely touch! You should make this your new favorite local spot!

I am so disappointed in myself. I have literally known about and driven past this gem for decades and this was my first time giving it a chance. But, better late than never and I hope that it stays open forever, because I need to catch up for lost time! SB is so quaint and cozy! Just a lovely atmosphere. A beautiful bar sits in the center of the room. And I can't wait to sit there for one of their beautifully crafted cocktails. Service was very attentive and friendly. Greatly appreciated becoming acquainted with Peter, the owner, who was so nice and welcoming. Now, on to the food.... THE best French onion soup that I've ever had! It was just perfect from the broth to the cheese.. and all in between. Pate appetizer was really beautiful. I loved all the accompaniments that were served with. Highly recommend the scallop entree. It is served in a cream sauce with veggies and mashed Yukon gold potatoes. Scrumptious. Since it was my birthday, they were so generous in giving a crepe type dessert with a candle. Greatly appreciated. We'd already ordered the creme brulee (YUM!) and the bread pudding, both were delicious. Oh and loved my French martini! Was well balanced and refreshing. I can not wait to return. Until then, I'm spreading the word about this great establishment in the heart of Franklin Twp!

Peter and his wife never disappoint. This place has been consistent for years. Great bistro ambiance. Excellent cocktails, decent wine selections by glass and bottle. Friendly and attentive service. Reasonably priced. Dinner favs are the mussels, escargot, the duck, the very unique cassoulet and the salmon. But the blue cheese burger and pommes frites are excellent too. Dont miss Peter's homemade after dinner elixir. Reservations strongly recommened. Otherwise go early and enjoy dinner at the bar. Also, back room is nice for larger functions.

Received their email on Thur that they've got soft shell crabs in, and we knew we got to act fast b/c it was all gone within 3 days last year. Luckily we got the reservation at 8pm. Yes, the soft shell crabs were delicious with lemon butter sauce and capers, spinach and really buttery fine mashed potatoes, perfect combination. We had Escargots and Moules Marinières for appetizers. We enjoyed everything. The place was cozy with a few outdoor seatings. The service staff was friendly. We've been here a few times, and the food was consistently good. Maybe we will try their brunch in the summer.

Sophie's is consistently excellent in every way! My family's been dining here a few times a year for the past 15+ years and we have had an amazing experience every single time! Yesterday was the first time we came for Sunday Brunch and we loved everything about it, food, mimosas, bellinis, our lovely server Jules, and the atmosphere and Charles Aznavour music playing in the background. Sophie's is pricey and worth every cent!