Sophie's Bistro Menu - Somerset, NJ

Bistro offering French comfort foods in a country antiques-adorned space with outdoor seating. Based on 590 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery

Sophie's Bistro 08873

Address:
700 Hamilton St, Somerset, NJ 08873

Phone: (732) 545-7778

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Hours

Sunday	11:30 AM–8 PM
Monday (Labor Day)	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	12–8 PM
Thursday	12–8 PM
Friday	12–9 PM
Saturday	4–9 PM

Lunch Menu
Salade De France blue cheese, field greens, apples and walnuts dressed in sophie’s vinaigrette	$13.95
Salade Verte À La Sophie mesclun greens dressed in house vinaigrette	$8.95
Salade De Chèvre Chaud endive, beets, mixed greens, warm goat cheese on toast point’s dressed in house vinaigrette	$15.95
Salade Au Saumon our in house cured salmon with mixed greens, capers and chopped onions dressed in mustard vinaigrette	$16.95
Salade De Confit De Canard duck confit over frisee with walnuts, haricots verts and potato cubes dressed in our house vinaigrette	$17.95
Hamburger Monsieur Jean black angus burger with blue, goat or gruyère cheese on french bread served with lettuce, tomato, raw onion and french fries	$17.95
Sophie’s Veggie Burger veggie burger with blue, goat or gruyère cheese on whole grain toasted bread served with lettuce, tomato, raw onion, a cilantro-cumin spicy mayo and sweet potato fries or vegan mayo & vegan cheese	$17.95
Sliced Steak Sandwich sliced flat iron steak sandwich (prepared medium temp) topped with blue cheese roasted red peppers and onions on nan onion or french bread served with french fries	$18.95
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich mixed grilled vegetables on french bread with gruyere or goat cheese served with french fries	$13.95
Grilled Chicken Sandwich grilled chicken breast, brie and roasted red peppers on french bread with a pesto mayo served with french fries	$16.95
Cured Salmon Sandwich our in house cured salmon on country bread with goat cheese, greens and french fries	$17.95
Pizza De Provence with toasted sunflower seeds, blue cheese and baked pears	$7.95
Moules Marinière classic mussels in white wine, butter , shallot and garlic sauce	$20.95
Petite Fondue De Fromage three melted cheeses with potato slices	$14.95
Soupe À L’Oignon Gratiné traditional onion soup	$13.95
Escargots snails in a garlic and shallot butter sauce	$13.95
Pâté De Maison peppercorn pâté served with toast points, cornichons and greens	$15.95
Crevettes À L’Ail sautéed shrimp in a brandy garlic shallot butter sauce served with mashed potatoes and vegetable	$23.95
Jambe D’Agneau Braisée new zealand lamb shank braised in a port wine reduction served over israeli couscous with carrots, mushrooms and onions	$32.95
Vol-Au-Vent De Fruit De Mer mixed seafood of scallops, shrimp and salmon served in a puffed pastry	$32.95
Quiche Du Jour ask about our daily quiche served with a cup of soup and mixed greens	$15.95
Le Coq Au Vin De Sophie hearty chicken and vegetable stew in a white wine and lemon reduction (finished with cream)	$26.95
Saumon Eze* mustard encrusted pan seared atlantic salmon fillet in a mustard herb sauce (honey, tarragon, cilantro & thyme) served over garlic sautéed baby spinach	$33.95
Bœuf Bourguignon Pot Pie beef bourguignon pot pie	$19.95
Steak Frites* 8 oz certified black angus bistro filet steak “au jus” (in its own juice) served with fries	$29.95
Paneed Pork Loin pork loin pounded thin, breaded then sautéed and topped with a cornichon cream sauce served with yukon gold mashed potatoes and green beans	$27.95
Pommes Frites hand cut french fries	$7.00
French Bread extra serving refill	$4.00
Sautéed Green Beans	$7.00
Dinner Menu
Pizza De Provence with toasted sunflower seeds, blue cheese and baked pear slices	$7.95
Soupe À L’Oignon Gratinée traditional onion soup	$13.95
Tarte A L’Oignon classic onion tart with anchovies, black olives and goat cheese	$9.95
Deep Fried Brie served with caramelized onions	$12.95
Petite Fondue Aux 3 Fromages three melted cheeses: blue cheese, gruyere and muenster mixed with baked potato slices served with toast rounds	$14.95
Vol-Au-Vent Champignons mixed seasonal mushrooms baked in a puffed pastry	$14.95
Sophie’s Cheese Platter three cheeses, walnuts, grapes, apples, dried fruit and fresh baked french bread	$20.95
Pâté Maison peppercorn pâté served with toast points, cornichons, chopped red onions and greens	$15.95
Escargots snails in a garlic and shallot butter sauce	$13.95
Moules Marinières mussels in white wine, butter and garlic sauce	$20.95
Salade Verte À La Sophie mesclun greens dressed in house vinaigrette	$8.95
Salade De Saumon our in-house cured salmon (gravlox) with mixed greens, capers and chopped onions dressed in house vinaigrette	$16.95
Salade De France blue cheese, field greens, apples and walnuts dressed in house vinaigrette	$13.95
Salade De Confit De Canard duck confit over frisee with walnuts, green beans and potato cubes dressed in a house vinaigrette	$17.95
Salade Frisée Aux Lardons frisee with lardons (thick cut bacon) dressed in house vinaigrette topped with poached egg	$16.95
Salade De Chèvre Chaud endive, roasted beets, mixed greens and warm goat cheese on toast points dressed in house vinaigrette	$15.95
Magret De Canard sliced duck breast topped with a demi-glace, honey raisin, cognac sauce served with gratin and vegetable (we recommend this rare to medium for its ultimate flavor and tenderness)	$30.95
Le Coq Au Vin De Sophie hearty chicken and vegetable stew in a white wine and lemon reduction (finished with cream)	$26.95
Bœuf Bourguignon beef and vegetable stew in burgundy wine sauce	$29.95
Poulet Rôti ½ organic free range roasted chicken “au jus” (in its own juice) served with french fries	$28.95
Jambe D’Agneau Braisée new zealand lamb shank braised in a port wine reduction served over israeli couscous with carrots, mushrooms and onions	$32.95
Paneed Pork Loin pork loin pounded thin, breaded then sautéed and topped with a cornichon cream sauce served with yukon gold mashed potatoes and green beans	$27.95
Cassoulet De Toulouse a traditional baked, thick, hearty mix of confit of duck, andouille & garlic sausage, white beans and tomatoes	$31.95
Steak Frites* 8 oz. certified black angus bistro filet steak “au jus” (in its own juice) with hand cut french fries request vert or au poivre	$29.95
Steak Au Poivre Two 4 ounce medallions of filet mignon with black peppercorn rub (we do not recommend this cooked well done)	$38.95
Au Poivre Vert vert with a green peppercorn cognac cream sauce both served with a potato-cheese gratin	$38.95
Trout Almandine sautéed whole filleted fresh rainbow trout topped with roasted almond slices served with green beans and potato gratin	$33.95
Vol-Au-Vent De Fruit De Mer mixed seafood served in a puffed pastry	$32.95
Fillets De Tilapia fillet of tilapia sautéed in a lemon butter sauce served with vegetables and mashed yukon gold potatoes	$28.95
Saumon Eze* mustard encrusted pan seared atlantic salmon fillet in a mustard herb sauce (honey, tarragon, cilantro & thyme) served over garlic sautéed baby spinach	$33.95
Pâtes Aux Fruits De Mer mussels, scallops, shrimp and salmon over a bed of pasta in red sauce	$32.95
Coquilles Saint-Jacques sautéed day boat sea scallops in a white wine, shallot-cream sauce served with straw vegetables and mashed yukon gold potatoes	$37.95
Hamburger Monsieur Jean Certified black angus burger with blue, goat or gruyère cheese on french bread served with tomato, onion, lettuce and hand cut french fries. We have a veggie burger which comes with sweet potato fries	$17.95
Pommes Frites hand cut french fries	$7.00
French Bread extra serving	$7.00
Sautéed Green Beans	$7.00
Wine List
Cuvée Des Chevaliers Blanc – Chardonnay – Languedoc, France	$9.00
Cuvée Des Chevaliers Rouge – Cabernet Blend – Languedoc, France	$9.00
SanTons Rosé – Provence, France 2020	$11.00
Cambria Santa Maria Valley – Katherine’s VYD – Chardonnay – California 2020	$11.00
Petit Chablis Domaine Vincent Dampt – Chardonnay – Burgundy, France 2020	$12.00
Chassagne Montrachet Chartron Et Frebuchet – Chardonnay – Burgundy, France 2015	$88.00
Pouilly-Fuisse Alliance Vielles Vignes – Chardonnay – Burgundy, France 2020	$65.00
Grand Fossil – Sauvignon Blanc – Loire, France 2020	$10.00
Sancerre Jean-Marc Et Romain Pastou – Sauvignon Blanc – Sancerre, France 2021	$14.00
Ravine – Riesling – Finger Lakes, New York 2019	$11.00
Schlink Haus Spätlese Nahe – Riesling – Germany 2020	$9.00
Velante Pinot Grigio – Friuli Venezia, Italy 2020	$11.00
Lindeman’s Moscato – Muscat – South Eastern Australia 2020	$9.00
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label – Champagne, France	$110.00
Franco Amoroso Prosecco – Sparkling Wine, Italy	$11.00
Bouvet Rosé Excellence – Dry Sparkling Rosé – Loire, France	$11.00
Altemasi Trentodoc Brut (Méthode Champenoise) – Sparkling Wine, Trento Italy	$32.00
Cline Ancient Vine Zinfandel – Sonoma County, California 2019	$12.00
Conundrum – Blend, Rutherford, California 2019	$15.00
Paul Buisse Chinon – Cabernet Franc – Loire, France 2020	$41.00
Côtes Du Rhône La Cigalière – Grenache/Syrah – Rhône, France 2019	$10.00
Beauchene Côtes Du Rhône Premier Terroir – Grenache/Syrah – Rhône, France 2019	$58.00
Châteauneuf Du Pape, La Fíole Du Pape – Rhône, France non-vintage	$100.00
Morgon Côtes Du Py – Jean-Marc Lafont – Beaujolais, France 2020	$55.00
Angeline Pinot Noir – Central Coast, California 2020	$10.00
Cyprien Arlaud Bourgogne Morey-Saint-Denis Côtes D’Or – Burgundy, France 2019	$65.00
Evolution Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019	$60.00
Averaen Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon 2019	$13.00
Stag’s Leap Winery Petite Syrah – Napa Valley, California 2018	$75.00
Grounded (Josh Phelps) – Cabernet Sauvignon California 2020	$13.00
Cyrus Cabernet Sauvignon Blend – Alexander Valley, California 2016	$97.00
Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley, California 2014	$175.00
Caro Baron De Rothschild (Lafite) – Cabernet/Malbec Blend – Argentina 2017	$98.00
Amalaya Malbec – Malbec – Argentina 2020	$9.00
Château Les Graves De Barrau – Bordeaux – France 2014	$58.00
Château Laulerie Bergerac Rouge – Merlot – Dordogne, France 2019	$10.00
Saint-Èmilion Grand Cru Château Vieux Cantenac – Bordeaux, France 2019	$65.00
Brunch Menu
Eggs Benedict two poached eggs on slice of canadian bacon and english muffin topped with hollandaise sauce served with sautéed potatoes	$16.95
Cured Salmon Benedict two poached eggs with cured salmon and english muffin topped with hollandaise sauce served with sautéed potatoes	$18.95
Eggs Florentine two poached eggs on sautéed spinach and English muffin topped with béchamel sauce served with sautéed potatoes	$16.95
French Toast french toast topped with fruit compote and grand mariner maple syrup served with grilled country bacon	$15.95
Quiche Du Jour ask about our daily quiche served with mixed greens and a cup of soup	$15.95
Salade De France blue cheese, field greens, apples and walnuts dressed in sophie’s vinaigrette	$13.95
Salade Verte À La Sophie mesclun greens dressed in house vinaigrette	$8.95
Salade De Chèvre Chaud endive, beets, mixed greens, warm goat cheese on toast point’s dressed in house vinaigrette	$15.95
Salade Au Saumon our in-house cured salmon with mixed greens, capers and chopped onions dressed in mustard vinaigrette	$16.95
Salade De Confit De Canard duck confit over frisee with walnuts, haricots verts and potato cubes dressed in a fig vinaigrette	$17.95
Hamburger Monsieur Jean black angus burger with blue, goat or emmental cheese on french bread served with lettuce, tomato, raw onion and french fries	$17.95
Sophie’s Veggie Burger veggie burger with blue, goat or emmental cheese on whole grain toasted bread served with lettuce, tomato, raw onion, a cilantro-cumin spicy mayo and sweet potato fries	$17.95
Sliced Steak Sandwich sliced flat iron steak sandwich (prepared medium temp) topped with blue cheese roasted red peppers and onions on nan onion or french bread served with french fries	$18.95
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich mixed grilled vegetables on french bread with emmental or goat cheese served with french fries	$13.95
Grilled Chicken Sandwich grilled chicken breast, brie and roasted red peppers on french bread with a pesto mayo served with french fries	$15.95
Cured Salmon Sandwich our in house cured salmon on country bread with goat cheese, greens and French fries	$16.95
Pizza De Provence with toasted sunflower seeds, blue cheese and baked pears	$7.95
Moules Marinière classic mussels in white wine, butter, shallot and garlic sauce	$20.95
Petite Fondue De Fromage three melted cheeses with potato slices	$14.95
Soupe À L’Oignon Gratiné classic onion soup	$13.95
Escargots snails in a garlic and shallot butter sauce	$13.95
Pâté De Maison peppercorn pâté served with toast points, cornichons and greens	$15.95
Crevettes À L’Ail sautéed shrimp in a brandy garlic shallot butter sauce served with mashed potatoes and vegetable	$23.95
Vol-Au-Vent De Fruit De Mer mixed seafood of scallops, shrimp and salmon in a puffed pastry	$32.95
Jambe D’Agneau Braisée new zealand lamb shank braised in a port wine demi glaze and served over couscous with carrots, mushrooms and onions	$32.95
Le Coq Au Vin De Sophie hearty chicken and vegetable stew in a white wine and lemon reduction (finished with cream)	$26.95
Saumon Eze* mustard encrusted pan seared atlantic salmon fillet in a mustard herb sauce (honey, tarragon, cilantro & thyme) served over garlic sautéed baby spinach	$33.95
Bœuf Bourguignon Pot Pie beef bourguignon pot pie served with field greens	$19.95
Steak Frites 8 oz certified black angus bistro filet steak “au jus” (in its own juice) served with fries	$29.95
Paneed Pork Loin pork loin pounded thin, breaded then sautéed and topped with a cornichon cream sauce served with yukon gold mashed potatoes and green beans	$27.95
Coquilles Saint-Jacques sautéed day boat sea scallops in a white wine, shallot – cream sauce served with straw vegetables and mashed yukon gold potatoes	$37.95
Sautéed Potatoes	$4.00
French Bread extra serving	$4.00
Bacon	$4.95
Sausage	$4.95

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Reviews

Javier Robles

A great local eatery right by Rutgers University, New Brunswick hospitals and many of the local towns. This French based restaurant as an amazing array of foods and appetizers. If you are brave you can try the snails or if you try one of their many fish dishes, pasta or steak. The food does not disappoint.

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Luis Bravo

As a longtime somerset county resident and a lover of French cuisine Ive always been curious about Sophie’s Bistro. I came in with a friend and we had the escargot and steak frites with sauce au poivre. The escargot was rather bland, which is hard to do with a sauce made from herbs, butter and garlic. Speaking about garlic, in one of the pictures you’ll notice that the escargot plate has a huge piece of raw garlic and the rest of the garlic looks burned which tasted bitter. The steak-frites with sauce au poivre was disappointing. The sauce was so thin that it was hardly there at all. If youre expecting a sauce au poivre like in a french restaurant then you might be disappointed too. The steak is COVERED with tiny bits of peppercorns, not whole, brined peppercorns and its not a pleasant mouthfeel. The steak was ordered medium rare but when i first cut into the edge of the steak it was practically grey. The steak got more tender in the middle, it wasn’t bad but it certainly wasn’t good, especially not for the price which doesnt reflect the quality. The saving grace of the whole meal were the fries which were thin, tasty and crisp. The food quality leaves lots to be desired. The young woman server was friendly enough but rushed us along the whole meal. The server and the other employees kept coming to try to take the plates away while we were still eating. Not five minutes after we said we were still eating did they come back. The gentleman at the host stand is congenial but the servers made the meal feel too quick and rushed which is certainly not very french. If you’ve never been to france or had french food before or even if you’re in a rush then you might enjoy it. The food wasnt inedible but it wasnt very good and at this price point you expect quality food with good service and this place misses the mark, but maybe thats to be expected from a French restaurant that makes coq au vin with white wine. Quelle dommage.

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Johnny B

4.5 stars (rounded up) its a perfect French bistro. Informal setting, casual but competent service. A barkeep who knows his craft and can suggest wine pairings. Started with the Pate de Maison and the mushrooms with puff pastry. Was it the best I ever had? No. But it was clearly prepared by someone who knows how to cook classic French cuisine and still loves to do so. We needed extra bread to sop up every bit of sauce and get every crumb of the pate. The duck and trout were also prepared well. Couldn’t eat another bite so we only ordered the cheesecake and crepes. I cant remember what they were like because by that time I was in a food coma already plus the excellent cocktail and appropriate wine pairings for all three courses. I was in a blissful meditative state. The prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. The only criticism I have is that the bread is merely ok. That is not up the standards of the rest of the meal. Perhaps a crusty baguette or at least a hearty country bread? Or at least toast the bread to give it a bit of a crust. Nitpicking, yes.

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Joseph Ledinh

Absolutely wonderful local French restaurant, if the tables were 6 inches closer together, one would feel genuinely surprised of authenticity in French dinning experience and the savoring of individual dishes.

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Chiamaka Ukachukwu

Came here with my family for the seafood broil. Service was fantastic. 5 stars for that alone. We ordered a couple of drinks we did not like and our sever was so attentive and noticed we didn’t enjoy them and replaced them with another order.

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lora sanderson

This bistro is an absolute Gem! The service is impeccable. You can taste the love in every bite of their delicious food. Don’t miss the Mussel festival this week!

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Sritama Chakraborty

Never realized that this place would be such a good one even though we live so close by. This is a hidden gem ! It specializes in French cuisine. The food is delicious. The service is excellent. The decor inside is classic .The owner is so sweet. He stopped by, checked on us and offered dessert drinks on the house. The menu has lots of options for all kinds of dietary needs. They served us warm bread on the house. We ordered duck liver pate for appetizers. It was delicious. I got the lamb shank for dinner and hubby got chicken coq au vin. Both were delicious. The Irish coffee in the end was cherry on the cake ! Will visit again when in mood for French food. Very warm and cozy setting. Loved the dinner experience tonight !!

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kevin Monaghan

For it being Mothers day, they went to no effort to make the mothers feel special. Food for a set menu was not that great and over priced.

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Mike Eye

Today is Bastille Day in France. So where do you go for French cuisine but, to Sophie’s . We started with Vichyssoise Soup which is served chilled. It consisted of potato and leeks topped with garlic croutons. The Bistro Salade with baby arugula, jicama, radicchio, orange and cherry tomatoes all topped with a guava fruit vinaigrette. Our entrees were traditional French dishes. Coq Au Vin au Riesling which is a hearty chicken and vegetables stew in a white wine and lemon. The other was Beef Bourguignon a beef and vegetables stew in burgundy wine sauce. A nice deep red wine to finish it off. Desserts were Sophie’s Chocolate Mousse and a Raspberry Lemon Curd Crepe. The Bistro has a French connection with its decors and art. This restaurant has plenty of on site parking. They have outdoor dining as well. Today we had live entertainment with a singer and pianist. They do have a bar with a liquor license.

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Suzan Serrano

My favorite was the cream of mushroom soup, so flavorful! I’m definitely coming back.

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