Sofrito

679 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10031, United States
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BA
Review №1

What a nice place & a nice atmosphere. The food & drinks here was amazing❕️The staff was friendly & helpful. The shrimp🍤Mofongo was excellent. The Shrimp & Beef empanadas was on point. The Pina Colada🍹is great. The Coquito is a must have❕️I would definitely recommend to come here❕️Wepa❕️ #Sofrito 🍽🍛🍤🥘🍮🍹🥃🥂🍾🗽🇵🇷🏝

Ar
Review №2

I have so much to say about the service at this place. The only good thing they have is the atmosphere and the views but after that they have a lot to improve. The service is very slow and they dont even pay the necessary attention. If they are busy, at least put more people to provide attention so that customers dont get left halfway. I ordered a baked chicken with mashed potatoes (which was horrible) the mashed potatoes were very plain and tasteless, (in the end I had to order a new dish to eat which took me 40 minutes to receive) and even though the first dish was horrible I had to pay for it, in order to order another piña colada we had to wait a long time because we couldnt see the waiter anywhere or he didnt even come to our table on the way back and after being able to order it we had to wait for another 25 extra minutes to receive the drink. A disaster, we would not repeat this place again.

en
Review №3

The food and drinks were good but overpriced. The music is way too loud for a restaurant couldnt hear each other talk . Had 2 drinks at the bar which cost over $40 with the added 18% gratuity which they included with the bill ☹️

Lu
Review №4

We were celebrating Mothers Day and ourselves. We arrived early for our reservation, and Mr. Louie was kind enough to let our party wait inside due to the weather. Thank you so much. The sun decided to appear for a little while, and we were able to enjoy the view.

Sa
Review №5

We had an amazing time. The atmosphere was a whole vibe, they had a live DJ that played hits the entire time from Salsa, Bachata, Reggae and R&B. The drinks were average price but tasty. The food I have no words the portions are huge( we have lunch and dinner for tomorrow), the flavor was out of this world so savory!!! We will definitely be back!!!

El
Review №6

Ive been here several times! Always have a good time. Daniel was our server and he was wonderful!

Ka
Review №7

Currently, indoor eating is not permitted. Nice outdoor area with a view to die for. The food was extra delicious with price to go with it. 😂😂 entrees are a pretty penny. This not a cheap date for those on a budget; if youre looking to spend less than $100. This little gem nestled in Riverbank state park with valet parking($15).

Li
Review №8

I have a Puerto Rican friend who lives in New York and he recommended this place for dinner. It was a little confusing to get to, but fortunately they let us know that its actually in the park. I love all of the windows, and if it wasnt raining, it would have been great to sit on the patio to take in the gorgeous view of the Hudson River and George Washington bridge.We came a bit early because we had plans afterwards, and it looked like a day party was judge wrapping up. The venue is very spacious and looks like it would be great for events.We ordered a variety of foods to taste. The portions were massive! I loved the rice and pigeon peas, and the pernil. Everything was so good, I wish I lived closer so I could try more.

Ju
Review №9

Todo espectacular 🤩 I came with a few friends and had a great time. We ordered 2 appetizers: Alcapurrias & Empanadas de Pollo, they were fresh and very flavourful. Our entrées were Shrimp Rice, Paella, and a Mofongo de Ropa Vieja. We all loved our dishes, from presentation to taste, to the portions that they serve. The dinks? Oh please do yoursefl a favor and order the Westside Story if you like tropical drinks, it will transport you to la isla del encanto within the first sip 🇵🇷 We had blast, music and atmosphere was great as well. Im already eager to come back. Such a great place 🫶🏻

Ca
Review №10

The entire place was a vibe!Location ✅Drinks ✅Food ✅Music ✅Definitely a chill spot! Perfect for brunches with your girlfriends! 10 out of 10! I felt like I was a club with my girls!

Jo
Review №11

Nice place, excellent music. Its just kind of loud, like a bar, so dont expect a quite meal. The food was actually very good, the empanadas are delicious and definitely try el chicharrón . You should go with some friends for brunch they have a very good price including drinks, you will have a great time.

Ev
Review №12

Sofrito has been my go to restaurant for many years..iv taken many friends and family there on many occasions..every time iv gone is like Im there for the first time! like Im a new customer everytime! Im always impressed and never disappointed!the food and service r true perfection! their wait staff r attentive and always make me feel like Im their one and only special guest..the prices r reasonable and appropriate to the quality of food and service..iv only one minor complaint and its regarding the volume at which the background music is played; it can b a bit loud! however, when iv asked them to please lower the volume, so i dont have to shout over the music, theyv quickly lowered the music and return to ask if that volume is better..so yes, I luv sofritos and will remain a dedicated customer..special thanks goes out to the manager evelyn, who has always made me feel like Im a special guest!🙋‍♀️

Ca
Review №13

Delicious food, great drinks, and beautiful views. I also loved the music and vibe!

Mi
Review №14

I had a lovely weekend dinner at Sofrito! All the staff was very attentive and friendly, and the Manager was making sure every thing was good. We had frozen margaritas that were delicious, and enjoyed the churrasco, sancocho and ropa vieja. The ambiance and views were amazing and I can’t wait to come back!

Ca
Review №15

Great atmosphere. The drinks are made with fresh juices, which is super refreshing. The food was fantastic. We had the shrimp and beef empanadas, which had lots of filling and packed lots of flavor. We also had the bistec encebollado, delicious!! The only thing missing was the avocado, which they ran out of. The view is unbeatable and if you want to watch a sports game you can enjoy that too! Music, great drinks, sports, and a spectacular view. Im not sure what more anyone needs!!

M
Review №16

The food was delicious, the ambience was amazing, the Disc jokey music was on point which created such a fabulous vibe by the waterfront. The drinks were so good. Definitely will be visiting again… This restaurant is such a chill spot to listen to great music, dine out and enjoy your company… There is valet parking offered which is $15 in cash only. If you wanted self-parking, you would literally have to park outside of the park onto the street of 145th st, which is more hectic depending on the time of day.

De
Review №17

Atmosphere Was Great / DJ Was On Point ~ Music 🎶 🎵 Was Lit 🔥 ...The Customer Service Was Great My Order Accuracy Was A Plus. My Overall Experience Was Great ~ I Definitely Recommend

Hi
Review №18

It was my first time eating here even though lived five blocks away since 2017. The view is amazing, the food was adequate. Neither spectacularily good or bad, just adequate. I was struck by the look the house photographer gave us when we said we didnt want any photos. Service was spotty but we were separated from the majority of the brunchers. The best thing was that I didnt have to pay the $45/person cost for brunch. In the end, I will only remember the sangria. The food wasnt worthy of a picture, I make better tasting penil and Ive had better sancocho from a Dominican woman with a supermarket cart on Broadway. Too bad, especially considering how close I am to the restaurant.

Su
Review №19

Celebrated my mothers birthday there a few years ago and celebrated my birthday there yesterday. The food is absolutely amazing every single time. The Ambiance and service match along. Absolutely love this place so much. Highly recommend.

Mo
Review №20

Loved it. Ive been wanting to trying it for a very long time and Im glad I did. They have valet parking for $15 just use it because its a very long walk to get back there. The white Sangria is AMAZING!!!!! The appetizers are good but super small in portion size. The salad was very good with a mango dressing. I then had the monfungo de yucca with shrimp and lobster tail. It was a bit expensive, but very very yummy. I then ended it with Tres Leche cake. ❤❤🥰🥰🥰The ambiance is key! Felt so good to be there and it over looked the GWB. Perfect for a date, friends or special occasion. They also have a party package. I think Im booking it for my birthday 😍 2 Thumbs up

Ch
Review №21

Food was just ok, portions were small, not worth the price, they lie online about brunch its not 1.5 hrs of drinks thats how long you can sit at the table. Youre only allowed 3 small drinks in small tacky cups. The dj is waaaay to loud, they try hard to make it a turn up brunch but its no where close to fun, and the kicker is the $15 cash only valet parking. Waste of time and money! Those are appetizers and meals. That jibarito chicken sandwich was a joke, my steak was over cooked and hardly any fries and they were burned. The fried cheese was the best for $5 I got 3 big pieces thank God otherwise Id be hungry. For 3 people we paid about $150.

Yo
Review №22

My experience is mixed. I came here for a Sunday Brunch. On the menu it says complimentary mimosas. Please be warned, its limited to 3 per person. I think the menu marketing is meant to be misleading. As for the food, I had the rice with pernil. The rice was great, but the pernil was missing flavor. Def should serve mojito sauce with the pernil..The picadera served for appetizer was okay. Consisted of pastelitos, calamari and fried pork chunks. Pastelitos were great, calamari was a bit chewy and the pork chunks were dry. The views, however, are phenomenal 👏🏽 The brunch vibe was great. Overall a 3.5 I would like to come back and try their regular menu and not the prefix menu and give a better judgement.

So
Review №23

I would love to put 5 stars but the prices don’t match the meals. The location is great, the service is good, the food is delicious but not at Manhattan prices. It’s good you can get at any local Caribbean restaurant for at least half the price. What you’re really paying for is a view of Jersey and sitting off the river. Their is a live DJ that comes in and switches the Latin music to R&B around 7pm on Thursday which I did love. That is enough reason for me to keep going back.

Ka
Review №24

Music!!! Atmosphere!!! Food!!! Service!!! Style!!!! What a brunch place. I must go back during warmer weather. The place was packed but we were seated at our scheduled time. The dj made sure everyone had a great time. It took time to get our complimentary refills. But non the less a place to party at.

Ra
Review №25

This place is a vibe. I went here with my wife and her coworkers for one of her girlfriend’s birthday and not gonna lie it was a great vibe. I have to admit that for the many years I’ve been visiting Harlem I’ve never went to Riverbank Park. At first i had mixed feelings about the park but once I entered the park all those mixed emotions went away. I thought it was gna be “ratchet” lol but it was completely the opposite. The park was clean and the grass was well cut and then upon entering the restaurant, the entrance was very clean as well. Entering the establishment that’s where the vibe shift happened for me bcuz it was not what I expected. The vibe was on point, the host greeted us right away and the wait time was minimal at best but that could’ve been because of the time we got there which was around 9 p.m. The waitress came right away and took our drinks order and man the drinks were hitting lol. I had the Rum Punch, my wife had the Lychee martini and another coworker had some white Sangria and others had regular cocktail but alll the drinks were hitting. For appetizers we had the Cuban and Beef empanadas and they were GREAT! For dinner I had the Delicious Fried Red Snapper with stuffed clams, calamari, shrimp, muscles with a side of Rice and Beans and omg it was well cooked and I ate every bit of it. My wife had the Steak with mashed potatoes medium temperature and even that was delicious😋. Her coworkers had a bunch of other stuff but I don’t quite remember the names of the dishes but I had a taste of it all and yum yum yum 🤤 it was. I would definitely recommend checking the restaurant out if you in the area or just looking for great Spanish food. Service was A1 and food A1 and drinks as I said was A1+. I’ll leave pics to give you an idea of what you can expect when you visit. Thank me later guys 🫡👊🏾.

Ma
Review №26

Loved every second of my time here. Enthusiastic and friendly staff, along with delicious food that makes me feel like I’m at the family holiday dinner.

Mi
Review №27

I been trying to go to Sofritos for years!!!!!!!! And it just never works out for me😒 So we got to go yesterday August 4th finally and the vibe was sooo ghetto, the only nice part about it was by the bar. Probably cause it rained and people couldn’t sit outside, made it worst but it wasn’t it. We sat and our waiter gave us 1 paper menu, mind you it’s me and my husband so that already thru us all the way off. Then there was a party right next to our table dropping plates and being xtra loud, drunk😠 So we got up and left 🙁. Terrible customer service

El
Review №28

We got our food delivered to our hotel right to the door. The food was good very nice and hot. The lady who started taking my order was rude, but then a man took the call and took my order in great spirits.

Ch
Review №29

The ambiance was amazing. Food great! I loved it. Will definitely be back again

Mr
Review №30

Went for mothers day Brunch it was okay I wish they would change the line up every once in a while give u different options to choose from besides the same thing every brunch been there 2 mothers days in a row and it was the same exact menu

Ed
Review №31

The food is alright. The service is good. Their prices are insanely high. A service for five is about $450.00 dollars.

Gl
Review №32

Very nice location. The view on the Hudson is great. Catch the sunset and the breeze. Wow 😮. There is a DJ and the music is way too loud for a restaurant. But you can look pass that at times as your senses adjust to it.I ordered the shrimp in a creamy wine garlic sauce and what I got was the equivalent of cocktail shrimp with a weird tomato based sauce that was not worthy of the establishment.After hours they allow smoking 🚬. This is NYC, who does that. People lighting up cigars and hooka. I didn’t see that on their website.Very disappointed ☹️On the other hand the bartender makes a great Miami Vice (even tho our waiter said that they don’t make it so I went to her and asked myself)

W.
Review №33

Found this place by accident, went there had a wonderful time food & service is is A+++ . Also catered from them for this thanksgiving due to a busy schedule every thing was amazing so much so weve decided to permanently incorporate their catering service for major holidays highly recommended!!!

Ro
Review №34

A bit on the pricey side but the food was amazing and worth it. The atmosphere and the staff were also very nice. Definitely coming back for this Ropa Vieja mofongo 😋

Er
Review №35

We did outdoor dining. The employees were amazing. They were knowledgeable and overall friendly. Our food was super delicious. I can taste the quality in every bite. Very flavorful. I was very impressed with my steak. Lets not forget about the amazing view of the George Washington Bridge. The general manager was very friendly, kept coming to our table making sure we were ok. I will definitely revisit this restaurant in the near future.

Al
Review №36

Came here for Sunday brunch. The way it works is its about $42 per person and you each get an appetizer, entree and either mimosa or sangria. Thats a great deal for brunch in the xity.The view is great, the mimosas were delicious and the brunch options were concise and delicious. We had the spinach and goat cheese and meat empanadas for the appetizer and the chicken and waffles + steak and eggs for breakfast. The decor is beautiful inside and the bar is awesome.

Ti
Review №37

The waitress was great. Too expensive. Empanadas taste good however too small.We could of went to Mortons Steak house n got way better food for the price.

Ka
Review №38

Amazing time with the ladies. Reservations are held to the time so have your party ready. Food and drinks were amazing. The dj was awesome. The staff was very well trained with great overall management for large groups.

Ch
Review №39

My job had a summertime party here they actually hit this one out of the park this time as Sofrito not only had good food it was a really nice looking open space and very nice servers I recommend coming here for the views alone it overlooks New Jersey and see the water in addition to that its located at Riverside Park.

Mr
Review №40

Came for a family dinner. Atmosphere was good , service okay but the food was not what I expected for a cultured place. I love a good pork shoulder BUT that is not what I received here. Our table received one pork shoulder that was mostly fat. Another one we ate some and took the rest home and thats when I noticed that the shoulder still had HAIR on it. I dont eat pig hair. Look at the picture smh. Clean your food better please.

Er
Review №41

Sofrito is nestled in Riverbank State Park. They offer valet parking which was great! Social distancing was practiced. The food and drinks were delicious! Would definitely visit again.

Mi
Review №42

Food was good. I guess I expected more from this restaurant. Service was very good, and great views of the river. $20 for valet as there is no parking. The sauces were nothing special, marinara for tasteless and stringy calamari was so runny. The steak bites were just tossed on a plate and looked like little poops, no garnishes or anything. Again, expected more from a high end place.

Ro
Review №43

Cons: The pork had way too much fat/grease... (yuck). Why does the music have to be at 100%....Pros: Beautiful place and deco, beautiful ppl, awesome views...Ill gave it another try in the future...God bless... 🙏.

Ro
Review №44

Very good Puerto Rican food. The atmosphere was very good and the customer service was exceptional. The attention was so good that my wife is going again this week with the family except for me that has to work. But, I did request a doggy bag to go.

Ke
Review №45

Came here recently with my family on a Monday afternoon. Altagrac was our server and she was AMAZING, she was super attentive to our needs- often meeting our needs before they were asked, she had great knowledge of the menu and was really sweet and funny. We also loved the food and the atmosphere as well!!

Ja
Review №46

Let me start off by saying that this was some of the best & friendliest service I have ever received. From the security guards to the waiting staff—amazing all around. The view was beyond beautiful, especially if you sit all the way in the back of the restaurant or outside. The music was my favorite personally, so shout out to whoever was the DJ. Also, food was great. I ordered the lobster mofongo, 100% recommended. Also, looks like a great place to have a nice drink. 5/5 experience overall. Great food, staff, and environment.

Vi
Review №47

The food was very good. The atmosphere was nice. The place is nice and clean.

Ja
Review №48

Very nice atmosphere. Reasonable prices had an extremely fun night. The food sold here is great and reasonably priced for what was given.

M
Review №49

Honestly, disappointed. Know that if you have a large party, they will force an overpriced limited set menu with a per/person charge. The food was not great which is what we were really looking forward to. The appetizers were however decent and definitely better than the entrees. The valet situation was expensive ($20) and messy - expect a long wait when youre ready to go at the end of the night. Its very hard to maneuver through the crowd once the club/DJ starts up because the entire space is long and narrow. They had *one* bartender servicing the entire place which made getting a drink a long and strategic exercise. I would consider going back in the summer time when the outdoor area is open and with a much smaller crowd.

De
Review №50

The food and drinks were delicious. The ambiance is calm and beautiful. A gorgeous gem to add to the park.

NE
Review №51

Great place the view Delicious food I’m being long time customer beautiful staff special the big guys JR, &Evelyn

Au
Review №52

Manager was so nice...food was delicious and the staff were so attentive...oh , and that view....I will be returning soon!

Ni
Review №53

Awesome brunch with and even better view. Sofritos was lit. Dont come for a quiet time, come for Calle time where the music is bumpin the food is bangin and the people are happy and celebrating life. Steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned eggs near perfect. Traditional pernil moro and maduros was on point. Latino Certified. Official Bangola Supreme. Awesome eats. I recommend you all pay a visit and enjoy a cold beverage overlooking the bridge. Enjoy! Peace.

ja
Review №54

The mofongo was delicious and they treated us very good the price Alittle expensive but with the view of the bridge extraordinary I highly recommend

DJ
Review №55

Good service and great food. Eventhough we are going through tough times, the scene at Sofrito was wonderful especially the outside dinning.

Wi
Review №56

Fast service, good drinks, staff was very attentive didn’t wait for drinks

Ma
Review №57

This restaurant was exceptional, from the valet to the host to our server. My family and I were extremely satisfied. The food and drinks were so delicious. We did go when there was a storm, so we had the restaurant to ourselves. But all in all. 10 out of 10!

Le
Review №58

First off, I was very impressed with the quality of restaurant and presentations from beginning to end. We had a reservation to celebrate our friends achievements and birthday and what blew me away was a custom menu for us that we could take home with a simple yet elegant design to the location. And the view is just stunning of New York from our table. Food is delicious all around and without a doubt, has that made from home or grandmother flavor that took me back to Puerto Rico. I ordered pernil (pork) and it was huge! My wife had skirt steak, which beat the pork dish hands down. The only reason I am not giving a 5 star was the waiter. Yes, she was nice but a bit forward and may have had a bad day, which I understand, but it reflected in our conversation. Otherwise, I would highly recommend this location again and will come back for skirt steak. Count on it.

Am
Review №59

Brunch was great. 45 for 2 courses n mimosa or sangria. Food was great. Portions were big

Je
Review №60

Amazing appetizers and love love the Westside Story drink. It’s amazing!!!!

in
Review №61

Service was mediocre, it was very busy at Sunday brunch, the music too loud,and the food was only ok. Pre fixed meal.The roast pork floating in grease. The brunch for two was not worth $92 and $10 for a small piece of trees leche cake, bigger pieces that taste better in a cuchifritos is only ,$3.50.

Sa
Review №62

The atmosphere is just incredible, the service was great along with the food, love this place!

sa
Review №63

This place is beautiful my second time being and my very last I took my daughter out with her girlfriend here and was so embarrassed after spending over 200 dollars in this establishment one of their bussers by the name of Joann began bussing our table down before we completed our meal my bill was not even given to me yet, it was beyond me I was not even mid way finish with my drink. The catch 22 the drink name was the curfew and relatable so because since when a busser gives u a curfew on ur dinning experience and whats sad is I had a wonderful waiter but the busser took over and rushed us out idk I honestly feel so discriminated against. And an 18% gratuity is added in the bill so u dont even get the choice to tip based on service. Pure b.s.

Lu
Review №64

Good drinks, croquetas were delicious but way overpriced for Four pieces. The artichoke crab dip was not a PR dish, but delicious nevertheless. The Sancocho was very very generous and flavorful and so was Mofongo Relleno. Unfortunately the Pernil was dry and lacked flavor, which is too bad because it was beautiful looking piece.Beutiful location, valet is $15 which may be shocking to some since it is not a separate entity and restaurants do not typically charge for using their own parking lots. Recomended for special occasions and in particular clear weather days for that gorgeois view of the George Washington bridge.

Ke
Review №65

Service was good. Food was great. Beautiful view, too. Good deal during Harlem Restaurant Week. Id go back again.

Le
Review №66

I like the vibe, the location and the view on the premises however, my friend made a reservation and we still had to wait (I came all the way from another state so huge turn off)

Ri
Review №67

Food was so good I felt just like I was in back in Puerto Rico ... most authentic Latin food in NYC that I’ve ever tasted can’t wait to go back 😋

sc
Review №68

BEST PLACE EVER!! Best music and foodGreat view if ur eating outside

Do
Review №69

The drinks and the appetizers was goodThe meal was not 🚫

Se
Review №70

We came for brunch. The view and service were great. The food was BEYOND bland. Shockingly unseasoned. We tried to get through it adding salt and pepper, but to no avail. We ended up eating only half and leaving. Sad.

Sc
Review №71

Very modern atmosphere with indoor and outdoor spaces which both have amazing views of the Hudson River and George Washington Bridge. I ordered the chicken empanadas, chicharrón de Pollo, and French fries. The portion sizes were large and left me full with plenty to take home. The service could have been faster but was very polite and knowledgeable of the menu. I look forward to coming back to experience the outdoor bar. The drinks sounded delicious!

An
Review №72

The atmosphere was excellent… just wish they food was as good as they drinks and dessert.

DJ
Review №73

I had the tres golpes AND It was excelente BUT, one other guests with me had the chicken and waffles and the chicken looked pale with no flavor. I guess the cook in a rush. Bit other than that everyones meal excellent. Drinks are strong. Attrentive service. I will be back. Parking is valet $20.

M-
Review №74

Beautiful views and venue! The appetizers are really good but the rest of the food is mid. We had the spinach and goat cheese empanadas and they were so good.We came for salsa dancing which started at 8pm but no one was dancing so wasn’t sure if it happened or not. Would def be back just for vibes.

m
Review №75

Good food ..beautiful view...great DJ... staff is welcoming and nice... go enjoy yourself

El
Review №76

The Sofrito restaurant has a sophisticated ambiance, but the quality of the food is lacking. I ordered the paella, a dish known for its rich flavors. Unfortunately, the rice was dry, the calamari was tough, and the lobster was bland. Additionally, I only received two shrimp in the entire meal. Despite the disappointing food, the company of my family made the evening enjoyable.

Da
Review №77

My family and I had a bunch for my mother for her 100th birthday.

Mi
Review №78

Excellent services and sweet food

Ro
Review №79

These 2 plastic cup drinks were 28 dollars , parking just to get in 15 dollars food not worth the trip. Your warn stay away to expensive and bartender were not good and drinking on the job no mangers ti correct . Music way to loud you cant eat in peace.

Ke
Review №80

Here now actually after taking my children skating which was amazing we decided to eat actual food instead of what was served at the skate rink so we popped inside there were seats available and we were greeted and seated in a timely fashion yet we had to wait for a while for a sever to come also once I ordered for my children I wanted to order an adult drink but unfortunately my server rushed off and attended to another table I honestly would never come back to this place only because I felt that my service wasn’t as important as the other customers attend at your own risk. Cesar was my server yet it seems as if he ignored my table on purpose yet the other servers were very nice I guess they noticed the neglect and took care of our table and made sure that we were happy and satisfied

Ti
Review №81

Yo, light me up!?!?! Last night was such a VIBE!!!! What more can I say. Pollo was finger licking good. It felt like home and a movie. I will most certainly be back for me. Gracias💓

An
Review №82

The food is excellent, great music. Can get crowded. You need a reservation

Bl
Review №83

Sorry forgot to take pics of the inside. But I can say its colorful, big spaced, beautiful inside, great atmosphere, music, even has outside seating with a bar outside as well as the inside. Service was great in my experience. People dance there and all... Great vibe.. I loved the food!!!

St
Review №84

A real hidden treasure! Tucked in at Riverbank Park this is a well run, delicious cuisine, fairly priced, nicely apointed restaurant. Had a prix fixe menu and was blown away at offerings and quantity of food for a $60 prix fixe. Everything was made fresh so making adjustments was a piece of cake! Wait staff (Nicholas was our dedicated server) was perfectly attentive without being overbearing. A small faux paux with one order was immediately corrected with no fuss! Did I mention bar service? Yes, creatively named delightful cocktails with warm, friendly,, expert bar service. My first visit will not be my last!

TH
Review №85

We had so much fun. Food was great. View was awesome!!

Jo
Review №86

Love it here!... great food... nice vibe of Puerto Rico... music was great, but it was a little loud to talk on a 1st date... we ate outside... Beautiful views of the GWB... make sure you have a reservation and know that its $15 to park

Ta
Review №87

I have been to this place for brunch and dinner and the atmosphere is amazing. The music and the food with the beautiful views all around. I cannot give a full 5 stars as last time I went our waiter basically abandoned us after giving food, no check in, no asking if we wanted to order anything else and then a new waiter came as we were asking for the check. I understand it was Saturday and maybe it might have been busy but we wanted more drinks and a dessert and that was never achieved. Nevertheless the food is amazing and the DJ kept the room vibes on point.

G
Review №88

I recently visited Sofrito in Harlem with friends for a delightful dinner and drinks experience. The ambiance, with views overlooking Riverside Drive and the water, was truly breathtaking. Plus, their valet parking for only $20 was a convenient perk given the areas parking challenges.Now, onto the main event – the food! I opted for the whole pernil with rice, beans, and sweet plantains, priced at $40. The portion size was generous and utterly satisfying. We also indulged in their chicken, beef, and Cuban empanadas, all bursting with flavor. Personally, I couldnt get enough of the beef and Cuban varieties. The Chuletas De Cerdo were juicy and impeccably seasoned, while the chicharrón de pollo and carne frita were equally enjoyable.The atmosphere, enhanced by a DJ spinning classic and current hits, made for a memorable experience. While the service was quick, we felt a bit rushed out by our server(s), which was slightly disappointing. Additionally, some dishes were a touch too salty for my taste, and the tables near the windows felt a bit cramped. However, despite these minor drawbacks, I would still highly recommend Sofrito for a fantastic dining experience in Harlem.

Li
Review №89

I was here for a Birthday Celebration and it was Amazing!! The food was Delicious, the music was a Great mix of Spanish and English. The view of the George Washington Bridge and the outside sitting made Great for pictures. Our waiter Richard was the Best of all times. He was on point, he gave suggestions and made sure to come around and check on us every so often. Make sure you ask for his section when you go. I will definitely be returning here.

Je
Review №90

Good food but really slowww service.. we had to wait forever for everything!!! We wanted to get dessert but didn’t because we weren’t sure how much longer we would have to wait. Also they charged a mandatory 20% tip without informing us before.

Ki
Review №91

Amazing food and Atmosphere 10/10Deserts

Ro
Review №92

We had the best time celebrating the birthday of one of my friends at this restaurant. The food was so delectable and was very well presented. Our dining experience was enhanced even more by the stellar service. Luis, the manager did everything he could to make sure all of our needs where met, he is the best! He really made us feel so welcomed & catered to our every need right from the start of our appetizers & drinks all the way to our dessert & coffee. We enjoyed every moment of our time there.We will definitely be coming back!

Ca
Review №93

Food, music, drinks and waiter were great. Very nice place.

R
Review №94

Love the food here! Can’t go wrong with the Mofongo (takes me back home). Service was very good and timely. Parking is a concern as it seems we were forced to pay for valet

My
Review №95

Visiting NY after moving 6yrs ago....Sofrito was always my spot and they didnt disappoint. Great food, great music, great serversService was very slow but it was a very busy night so I give them a pass

LI
Review №96

Very very good...great music and awesome food

Al
Review №97

I just love PR food. I had the pernil— be ready to eat. My wife had the ropa vieja mofongo. Amazing. The caldo of the meat on the mofongo. What delicious!!

Ur
Review №98

I ordered the paella for 2 which was a decent amount for 2; actually it could serve 4. But it was mid at best..while the seafood in the dish seemed fresh and not frozen, it lacked any seasoning so even being served with the seasoned rice, it took the flavor of the dish down. Also, when I go out to be treated to a meal, I am offended when frozen vegetables are added; which was the case here; frozen peas, carrots, corn and cut stringbeans. The dish also lacked any olives.I also order the empanadas ( beef, veggie and shrimp) and they were all delicious but my favorite was the beef. They didnt skimp on the filling.My friend ordered a Corona and when he asked for a cold glass, he was told they didnt have any. You cant put a cold beer in a hot glass!I hope thet read this because these are easy fixes!The staff were all friendly and accomodating and the atmosphere was chill. I would go again but would order something other than the paella.

Sh
Review №99

The food was good. Nice atmosphere. Great views by the water. Wed likely go again. I think next time well visit for the Brunch menu

Li
Review №100

The atmosphere is really nice. The water the view of the bridge is majestic. The inside of the restaurant is spacious and nice decor. The Hudson spritzer is delish. I would of liked to see more typical decor of Puerto Rico. The only issue I had was that on the site, it said 15 valet parking and once you are there its 20 dollars.

Mi
Review №101

For those that dont know the word Sofrito stands for the base condiment of Puerto Rican (and other Caribbean) cuisine. It is a mixture of peppers, cilantro. Garlic, onions, and other spices. We use it in almost everything. Sofrito maintains the highest quality of Puerto Rican cuisine.I went there for their mimosa brunch on Saturday. I had their baby paella, as you can see. However, even though it was their baby paella, the amount of food presented is ample. I had enough to take home a doggy bag!My friend had the Tres Golpes (three hits) Mangu, salami, fried eggs and cheese.It is very affordable. Give it a try!

Ju
Review №102

Really cool latin food with a nice Caribbean flavor (P.R and D.R.). Grewt happy hour and nice atmosphere. Valet only and make reservations.

Ve
Review №103

Loved it! The food was great and a nice relaxing atmosphere.

Ja
Review №104

Appetizers were great, chicken and beef empanadas. Entrées, the skirt steak is may fav and it was too chewy. Rice came out warm. Service was 5/10. Atmosphere was great. Large restaurant on the water. Great view. One and done.

Je
Review №105

Went for brunch, to celebrate my aunts birthday. We were surprised at the service. The waiter didnt adhere to the brunch menu. Bottomless mimosas, allowing to choose from each section of the brunch menu was a no-no. The appetizers were ok, not everyone agreed but the mini paella 🥘 was a good choice. The waiter didnt allow us to add from the Brunch menu that was a set menu with options on each section and stated we were wrong. He further stated with an attitude only 3 mimosas. Sadly, his approach made our party of 20 leave early. Confirm your orders and ask for management, we shouldve but we were trying to celebrate not discuss a menu and customer service. I didnt take pictures of the food but we did buy framed pictures taken by their ever so kind photographer. She was the best part of our visit. Maybe next will be a better day😉

Mi
Review №106

I love going here with family and friends doesnt matter what day youll always get the best of everything; food, service, atmosphere and the drinks 🍹 excellent. If going there for food take it from me and order yourself empanadas any kind theyre all delicious.

De
Review №107

It was an excellent brunch experience for my birthday (which happened to fall on Easter this year). I had a large group of 14 and our service was on point, timely, and friendly. The “pre-fix” brunch is a great price, the drinks were satisfactory (if you know what I mean 😉) and the food was awesome. Even my Brooklyn friends were like “we have to come here more often,” and they NEVER come to Harlem. I highly recommend Sofrito!

Br
Review №108

The food and atmosphere was amazing, the service was great. I guess the $20 cash for parking was the only thing because I dont usually carry cash and them seemed bothered by that. But overall a great place with great food and great views of the GW Bridge. I will eat there again In the near future.

Al
Review №109

DELICIOUS!!! I’m not sure what i’ll remember more the mind boggling savory taste of the food or the spectacular view and ambiance of the restaurant. A great place to celebrate a special occasion or simply for a nice dinner. The location provides a beautiful scenic backdrop for nice photos too.

Ev
Review №110

I have to say I am very disappointed with the food here. have not been here in over 10 years and I remember being the best PR Food I’ve ever eaten. The alcapurrias were watery and had a hint of sweetness to them, so under seasoned. Could they be serving frozen food that’s just heated up? That’s what it tasted like to me. nothing seemed homemade from scratch but pre-frozen. Papa rellenas another disappointment, pre-frozen quality no flavor. Even the mofongo was dry and chicaron lacked flavor. I didn’t enjoy any portion of my $70 dinner that was without drinks. It’s a shame the food is so disappointing I have to say I would never go back.

Gr
Review №111

My family celebrated my birthday here on 7/14/18 and we had an amazing time! The food was delicious, the service was above and beyond and the music was like they say, lit! Lol. I could not stop dancing. We were the last to leave and were not rushed or anything. I would certainly recommend this place to friends and family. We loved it!

Jo
Review №112

Good food and good drinks. Good music. Have to valet park because, of limited street parking. Nice ambiance, beautiful view. Its very loud so I wouldnt bring a date. They have brunch and happy hour

ju
Review №113

Great place. Nice ambience. Can sit indoors or outdoors. Near the water, nice view of bridge. Music is cool. Sometimes they have live music. No happy hour. Drinks were not strong for me and Im a light drinker.

Be
Review №114

Delicious pasteles. I buy a dozen of each frozen - pork, chicken and veggies.Superb Puerto Rican food.

Mi
Review №115

I have been to sofritos a few times. I have sat outside and indoors. The service is awesome, and very helpful. The food is always good, must have the sancocho. And the atmosphere is lively , and romantic. Nice views good music. This place is a great date night or party . Will be back plus. Very wheelchair accessible.

M
Review №116

Atmosphere was great! Good vibes. Good Music. Friendly staff. Amazing view. Food was great! However, mofongo was average, very dry, hardly any flavor. Other than that, top notch.

He
Review №117

Wow wow wow! what a great place..perfect location, friendly staff and out of this world 🌎 food 😋was there with a party of 10.. no complaints whatsoever! food was very delicious, bar had a great selection! the terrace views are beautiful and lastly prices are good and fair!its a great location for special events 👌🏼the pernil was extremely tender!

Mr
Review №118

Great service from valet parking,to servers. Nice ambiance and scenic views. The drinks were pretty good as well. But the food was mediocre . Dont think Ill be coming back.

Er
Review №119

Food and service was great. Large serving of penil. Had to take food home. Stuffed. Will come back again!

wi
Review №120

The food was great and having a reservation was not needed as we were able to walk in and were seated immediately. There are options to be seated inside (air conditioned ) or outside (views of the Hudson River, George Washington Bridge, and New Jersey waterfront). It is conveniently positioned in a park so afterwards we went to the grassy area and found benches to enjoy the view. The service can be a bit delayed but overall, a great experience.

Le
Review №121

The food was good, nothing out of the park. The waiter wore his mask and was very patient with us. It was my friends 21st birthday and he got everything timely. I give them 4 stars because twice they ALMOST gave us food for another table what if we had the virus and gave it to them. It never touched our table but still. Also they gave us utensil after our food arrived and not with our food. We had a great time and it was a good mix of music although most of it was Latin music of course.

AY
Review №122

Sofrito is definitely a vibe. This is was my second time there and both times were great. The staff is very kind. The most important thing to me is service and they did not disappoint. The restaurant is very nice, inside and outside seating and bar, it’s spacious, clean, good music. The view from the restaurant of the water, GW Bridge and NJ is beautiful, especially at night. Now let’s get to the food. The food is soooooooo good. I definitely recommend the Piononos for an appetizer; with every bite all I could do was say OMG! So Delicious. My friends had the popcorn shrimp, empanadas, calamares frito , crab artichoke dip, and all were delicious. The entrees were delicious as well. I had steak with rice and beans; the steak was tender and full of flavor. The drinks are good. If you are worried about parking, they have valet parking for $20. Sofrito is a great place for date night or dinner with friends. I’m definitely going back.

Cy
Review №123

GREAT service! My husband & I went for my birthday, we had a waiter and two others refilling our cups and clearing the table. The food was very tasty and perfect in salt. I would definitely go again! The atmosphere is very nice as is the music.

Te
Review №124

I havent been in here in a while and forgot how delicious the food is. I ordered the pre-fixe menu, there was so much food. I took food home for the next day. The passion fruit and coconut mojito delicious and has enough alcohol.

Ka
Review №125

Went during Restaurant Week with a group of friends and it was SOOOOO good. We got the prix fixe meal, which was an app, an entreè and a dessert. Our group ordered a variety of food and drinks and everything was excellent. My pernil was moist and pre-cut, and the chicken was juicy. My partner got the beef empanadas and they were packed with flavor. The drinks were also really good, also really strong. Would definitely come back! Service was great. Not sure if this was specifically for restaurant week but there was a young woman who offered to take pictures of the groups as a little souvenir to have (see the one we got in the last pic). Each copy was $20 and came framed, and if you bought a physical copy you also got digital ones!They have valet parking for $20.

Im
Review №126

Came here last year to celebrate my 23rd birthday, and they rushed us ever step of the way and they cut my cake without asking me if it was okay too, just to get my family and I to eat quickly and leave to seat the next guests. If you’re hoping to celebrate your birthday, don’t choose this restaurant. You guys had no right to cut up my cake that I spent $250 on, a customized gorgeous Chanel bag cake! Especially without asking me if you could do that! Most of my cake ended up in the trash because we were expected to eat it all right then (while being rushed mind you) and I couldn’t take it home and savor it. $250 cake GONE. Your servers BUTCHERED IT just to get us to leave quickly. Their only goal is to get you out of your seat as soon as possible. And the food was extremely under seasoned!

Va
Review №127

My place to lay down and catch some Rays at Riverbank State Park with my Margaritas from Sofritos concession stand. The empanadas, accapurria and jibaritos are delicious.

Ma
Review №128

Excellent place. Scenery, Food, drinks, service are all top notch. I usually get the pernil & steak it is always very delicious. The staff is very passionate about serving their guests and make you fee very comfortable. This is a must go for anyone looking for a gem in the city.

Na
Review №129

We had to wait a 45 minutes for our table to be ready but we had drink and fabulous music to wait to. The food was great, nice serving sizes. Make reservations before you come. The staff was very nice and made sure we had everthing that we needed and wanted. Great music from a live DJ, Reggae to Latino to hip hop. Wonderful place!

Ju
Review №130

If you’re looking for a bottomless brunch this is not the place. The website and staff were extremely misleading. Prior to booking the reservation, we called the venue to confirm what exactly “complimentary” entailed. We were told over the the phone that “drinks would be served as long as they were consumed.” Due to this response, we decided to proceed with the reservation. When it became apparent that the waiter was pacing the complimentary drinks, we brought it to his attention, and he advised there was a three drink per person limit. This was brought to the attention of the manager who came to our table with a copy of the agreement that was signed for the reservation due to us being a large party. Neither the website, the lengthy email confirming the reservation, nor the contract itself specified there was 3 drink per person limit otherwise we would not have booked, and unfortunately, the name of the employee we initially spoke to was not obtained to be able to bring it to managements attention as to who we spoke to.Additionally, the menu entree lists skirt steak for the Steak & Eggs brunch entree. However, it was more of a bistec or thin flank. The waiter did let me know this was the cut and not the skirt steak listed on the menu when I requested the steak be cooked medium.Overall, I would have appreciated more transparency from the venue.

Er
Review №131

When we arrived, the parking was unclear and valet not readily available. For such a beautiful space, the restaurant signage left much to desire. When you walk in, be prepared as you are greeted by very loud music and its difficult to hear others speak. The food was ok, it lacked flavor and the ratio of protein to starch were alarming. The drinks were ok. I did love the yuca.

Do
Review №132

Food is excellent, beautiful atmosphere, but bar is a little slow.

Da
Review №133

We came for dinner on a Sunday. The atmosphere is festive with loud Latino music and night-club style lighting. Service was a little slow shut we did come 1 hour before close. The view of GEB is great. We ordered the crab dip and 2 Mofongos. Food was okay but not amazing. Coins be better with some more home-made bread and other fresh or artisan ingredients.

EP
Review №134

Talk about ambiance and decor and service... Wow! Ill generally only leave a review if I like the place because why talk about a place I dont like, you know.Listen... if youre looking for a night out this summer, right off the water taking in the city lights while dining and drinking then Sofrito is the place for you. The food is amazing 👏( I had the porkchops 🤯 ), the service is just as good, valet parking is great... no searching the city for parking for an hour. Good background music and a bar 🍸to hold up at while you wait to be seated (Our wait time was like 10 minutes). Its a good place to go on a date or as a group. Indoor and outdoor seating. I strongly recommend this place. Its one of the citys hidden gems.

Ye
Review №135

Great atmosphere. Food is excellent. Their Ropa vieja Mofongo is one of their best!

An
Review №136

Great Vibes Our Server Merlene Was Absolutely Amazing, Fun & Resilient , We Had A Wonderful Time , Food & Drinks Were Also Amazing

Je
Review №137

Me and my boyfriend came here and orderd 2 7up glasses and 2 empanadas. The empanadas are so tiny and sliced in half.... They costed 6 DOLLARS! The glasses of soda were 3 dollars each but instead of 7up they gave us sprite which is NOT natural but they SAID it was 7up. The people are cool but they take long to get us our food and drinks even though drinks are just ice and soda.

Va
Review №138

Its always been a favorite of mine. Now that it sits on the Hudson River its the best restaurant setting. No car fumes and debris blowing in your food and fast while eating. The food is amazing.

Id
Review №139

The food is amazing, the vies is phenomenal I did a event and the staff and management were very helpful. If you want to celebrate an intimate event with an amazing vibe this is the place to do it at.

De
Review №140

The food was amazing and our waiter was really pleasant. The manager, Mario, came over to our table and introduced himself. What an awesome ambiance. Definitely will return soon.

Ma
Review №141

We celebrated a birthday here for brunch and it was fun! Food was good. The view was really nice and weather was great. I would recommend

Jo
Review №142

Overrated AF! Made 3:30 reservations for a group of 9 ladies over a month ago. Arrived at 3:15 and waited 2 hours to be seated. The staff doesn’t care, just keep telling you the table is getting set up. Clearly a lie. One of the managers promised a round of shots for the table once we got settled, he lied. Even sent him a text with the order, he disappeared. The food is average at best. The music is good. They cheat you on your four complimentary brunch mimosas, we got two rounds. Unorganized, overpopulated, unprofessional, staff is rude. I’ve been a few times now and I think it’s time to retire this place as an option. Find a better place to do brunch! This place will kill your vibe.

Ab
Review №143

This place is lovely and has great food and awesome views over looking the Hudson. It is preferred to dress casual.

Gi
Review №144

Went for my bffs mom 70th birthday party of 9 The wait staff was on point There was no problem with the wait staff. the food LOOKED AMAZING....was completely DISAPPOINTED!!!! I ordered the roasted chicken with mash and veggies the chicken was SO DRY the mash potatoes tasted like they were in the refrigerator for a couple of days before you served it to me.... Everyone elses food wasnt great either multiple problems....the food was NOT UP TO PAR AT ALL FOR THE PRICES YOU ASKING....I dont mind having a great meal and paying a hefty price but this was no GREAT MEAL ...and the price was HEFTY....it was not a good experience at all... I wouldnt recommend to an enemy....

Ti
Review №145

One of the WORST customer services in NYC. Made reservations for 6 on Saturday, February 1, 2020. And as soon as we finished eating they (staff) were rushing us out of the place and didn’t let us order any more drinks🍷.. they told us that if we wanted to order more drinks to go to the bar and mind you I am with my teenage kids as well... From management up to down to the staff they need to learn a lot how to treat a customer and how to maximize their profit. The food I have no complaint which would have entice me to go back with the much bigger family that I have but I will definitely NOT recommend this place if you want to enjoy your experience, be it a birthday celebration, a reunion, a goodbye or anything else. I would have given zero start if I had the option.

ca
Review №146

Friendly atmosphere our server Daniel went above and beyond. I would definitely recommend this. My salmon was cooked exactly 💯 how I like it. Moist and crispy on the ends.

Ev
Review №147

I have spent thousands here between 2019-2021. So this is a bitter sweet review.. Upon reading the most recent reviews for big parties I should have been WARNED. When dining in small groups its amazing but when I planned my baby shower here for a party of 20 I had received very sub par service, and was sorely dissatisfied. Valet was not prepared so the parking lot was closed which caused confusion and forced us to park elsewhere. The menu provided to us at the time of reservations was not the same upon arrival with no explanation. The food was not fresh and they served us with plastic cups. The waiters were pushing us out of our table and were cleaning up before we were even done eating. This was my baby shower with grown adults not a kid party. I have sent an email regarding the service and received no replies.I will definitely go to sofrito with 1 or 2 people but they honestly cant handle volume. #sorrynotsorry

ba
Review №148

First time we went, had excellent service and the food and drinks were great. The music’s good but very loud. Club-y. Excellent if you’re not trying to talk to your party much or if you like shouting/being right up in someone’s face for a conversation. Took off a star because the second visit wasn’t as good. First time could justify the price, second time not so much. Would still give it a try.

Ch
Review №149

I had a wonderful experience here this is the best brunch i’ve ever been to in spite of the waitress. The manager was very courteous. The manager also informed me that was the best waitress in the place it didn’t show that day. The waitress could’ve had better customer service other than that I had a wonderful time the music was great the food was delicious. Nice place I would definitely come here again.

Da
Review №150

First time here celebrated my fiancès birthday. Great food, fast service lovely atmosphere. Only negative the girl taking pictures, one is okay 5 is annoying especially when I am enjoying my appetizer. We had pinonos, sweet plantain with ground beef AMAZING. Churrasco steak is also a definite dish. So yummy.

ma
Review №151

Happy hour is on point. Dj is great . Food was good. It was not a large portion but good nonetheless. It did not leave me hungry. Would definitely recommend. Also in the winter they have a mandatory coat check for a $1.00. Very trendy spot. Definitely going back.

Ir
Review №152

Had my yearly family brunch there on Sunday, party of 30. The service, food and DRINKS and view were really great! The staff was accomadating to all of our requests and the manager was exceptional. I was happy for valet so I did not have to worry about parking either. Try them out for any occasion. Thank you Sofrito for making my brunch a success!

Di
Review №153

I have never ever written a bad review but honestly this place just disappointment me so much. I’ve never had a problem going to a pricey restaurant as long as the food and service are worth it. Well I tried to get an appetizer and the waiter said oh let me see if we have it meanwhile took the order for our drinks, we got our drinks 15 mins passed and he never came back to tell us if they did have it not have it or to take our order. I stopped him and he said oh no sorry I forgot to tell you. He didn’t try to take our order again until I stopped him and asked if he could take our order. The food was decent, nothing extraordinary for the prices. The view, well yes it’s a nice view as long as you’re standing up because the bushes are so high that you can’t see a thing. The waiter never came to check on us, water ran out, drinks ran out we would try to get their attention and it’s like we didn’t exist. Well for a party of two at the end guess what, 18% gratuity is already included that’s why they did not care about the service they provide

ji
Review №154

Great ambiance, great view of Hudson river, outdoor and indoor seating, live dj. Indoor and outdoor bars, hooka available. Party vibe yet romantic . Reservations recommended but not necessary, as the place is huge. Plenty of tables available.all the staff I encountered were polite and courteous. Service was great. We were seated within 10 min. Drinks and appetizers were on the table before we finished our drinks. The food and drinks were delicious and large portions. Had to take home food. The only negative for me was there was no condiments on table such as salt & pepper or hot sauce. Also valet is 15$ . That being said I will do it again and recommend it.

El
Review №155

The restaurant is inside of Riverbank state park and overlooks the Hudson River. They have outdoor seating on the terrace with great views of the water and George Washington bridge.They have valet parking for $20.The brunch special includes an appetizer, main dish and unlimited mimosas or Sangria. I went with the white sangria, it was fruity and not overly sweet. The sancochito was really good and filling. The carne frita was delicious. I ordered the tres golpes and that was also very good. The mangu needed a bit more water and butter to bind it together but I still enjoyed it and loved the presentation of the salami and cheese. I tried the pernil and thought it needed a bit more seasoning. The portions are large and by the time we got dessert I was so stuffed. The service was friendly and attentive. The prefix brunch price is $45, not including tax and tip. They add automatic gratuity to the bill.

Tr
Review №156

I grew up in the neighborhood many years ago. This was my 1st time at Sofrito but will not be my last. Food very good, atmosphere good. DJ was pumping! Outside area roomy with outside bar and fabulous views of the river, GW Bridge and beyond. The staff was friendly and helpful . There ia a cigar bar on Friday nights and brunch on the weekends. Not into brunch or cigars, but will definitely return for dinner.

Ri
Review №157

This Place has one of the best ambiance i have experienced!The food is great! The music always keeps you wanting to stay, and the service is always great! Super attentive crew & Management!I am always happy to come by and eat a snack and just vibe out !!!

Al
Review №158

I went the last yr soon after the reopening we waited for over 2 hrs, and a rude hostess told us we needed to wait because her priority was larger parties. I value my money, so we requested our car and left. We decided to give it a second shot. We made reservations, the young lady was nice. We informed her that we were running late, and she accommodated us. But the service another deal we waited over 15 min for someone to take our order, we saw the movement, so we decided to order drinks appetizer and the main course together we waited around 1.5 hours for the appetizers, which were terrible and overpriced. The drinks omg worst coconut mojito ever we decided to try piña colada how can you mess up piña colada, I well they did. Overall dont waste your time if you are looking for good food, drinks, and service. This is not the place

M
Review №159

Restaurant was so beautiful n fancy. The service was excellent. I got to the restaurant a bit late, kitchen was close too. But the manager allowed me and my husband to come in and eat. Our waiter, Daniel was sooo nice so sweet. He made my husband bday night very good. We was both very happy. Food was really good. That half fried chicken was Delicious! Thank u Daniel for everything, well definitely be back again!!

Yo
Review №160

Staff was great! Food looked and tasted wonderful. They served a lot of food for just one person. The place was beautiful. Definitely going back.

Ja
Review №161

If it wasnt for the really long wait Id give this place five stars. We only ordered appetizers but they were amazing. The vibe and ambience were also very good. They had a DJ who played good songs back to back. Great experience!

Te
Review №162

Me and my sister had a great night. She left me but I stayed and partied with strangers. This social butterfly wings were out.

Ro
Review №163

I had a reservation for 8:30 pm. Do not let cabs drop you off at the entrance to the State Park (which is where the restaurant is located) if you are wearing heels. Make them drive you down and the restaurant is the first bldg to your right. We were seated inside in the back corner which was okay for me and my boyfriend. We had a wonderful waitress and the food was great. If you like to drink, this place is great. All the bartenders have a heavy hand. A DJ was playing music all night and once we had food in our tummy we went out to the patio to mingle with the NY locals. We met a few friends, took many pictures and danced all night. Great time. The photographer Dimitrius is a great guy and was part of our many laughs throughout the night. I definitely recommend this spot.

Na
Review №164

Love this place! Great food, great ambience. You will lose your reservation if you are more than 15 min late which is more than accommodating in my opinion. Only downside is that it’s very loud and difficult to have conversations over dinner.

Ar
Review №165

Came here to celebrate my birthday this wknd and let me tell you the food is Amazing, great service by Mrs. Altagracia she was the sweetest and went above and beyond, the view was perfect and the vibe and music were on point👌🏽 Recommended 100%

S.
Review №166

Came here last night (10/16/2020) and pulled up to the valet, they only accepted cash for the $15 cover, so we had to get cash out of the on-site ATM. Walked inside and the burly bouncer said we had to stand outside until the entire party arrived; however, he allowed other people to sit in the same area he stated was off limits. The food and drinks were good...my advice if you’re coming in a large group, travel in one car or dress super warm and be prepared to stand outside...also ensure you have $15 cash for the valet. The restaurant appears to be upscale but the practices are sub-par. Allow the hostess to give the instructions, not the unprofessional and aggressive bouncer who doesn’t enforce policies evenly across the board; his actions are bordering discriminatory practice.

De
Review №167

This place is one of my favorites! I travel from the Hartford Connecticut area just to do a take order sometimes. My friends love this place and go often. They never let us down!

Fr
Review №168

Great atmosphere and great food. A little pricey but the atmosphere including a live DJ helps ease the extra toll on the wallet. Beautiful views overlooking the Hudson and extremely friendly staff

Yo
Review №169

The food is amazing, stellar service and the ambiance is great. Went there for a 12:30 brunch and didnt leave until 6pm, we didnt feel rushed to leave, after our brunch we sat out on the patio for drinks and enjoyed the rest of the afternoon.

Pd
Review №170

I was surprised by the experience I had there. The one thing I did not like is that these folks make you pay for valet parking, when they know there’s not other choice but to park in their lot. Not cool, free parking actually allows people to enjoy themselves more at your establishment, meaning they spend more. Overall the atmosphere was great, the staff did their thing and food is fine.I just really hate that I paid $15 for valet parking.

Ra
Review №171

Great place, great staff, amazing food and alot of food.

Va
Review №172

Food is not that good. Valet parking is 15 dollars which is fine but when we were ready to leave they lost my car key. They had no solution but for me to leave my car there and go to the dealership and pay for another key and bring the receipt back to them to be reimbursed. Im never going back and would not suggest this place to anyone. And it was my birthday.

Je
Review №173

The ambience was great. The atmosphere was very festive and lively. The food was great. I would have considered rating a 5, however, I was turned off when I got the bill and saw I was charged a $3 surcharge for ordering a non alcoholic beverage (virgin pina colada). We also celebrated a birthday and a slice of cake was provided. I thought it would have been complimentary but they charged $9 plus they charged $3 dollars for the sparkler. In the end we were charged an unexpected extra $15. Overall the experience was nice but I would have never expected to be nickel and dimed. Sofrito should reconsider their pricing to make it more pleasurable.

KE
Review №174

This place is BOMB AF, Ive wanted to go for over 10 years, and there was no disappointment. Theres a live DJ and the music/vibe is sooooo good, they make good drinks and the food, OMG THE FOOD ...It was soooo good! Naw, if I dont go back before end of summer, Im gon have an attitude.Def go here, on a date(not 1st), celebration, or just hanging with friends.So good!🙌🏾👌🏾🤤

Jo
Review №175

The food was absolutely amazing and the view was second to none. The drinks were a little weak but what can you expect when you get unlimited sangria and mamosas. Even the valet parking wasnt too expensive at 15 bucks. I will definitely be visiting again.

t
Review №176

My family and I celebrated my mom 75th birthday here in June. We had an amazing time. The food, music, people good times. Check the photos.

Pa
Review №177

Very loud music. Couldnt hear myself think.

JO
Review №178

The place was actually super nice. We sat outside. The only con was that it was three in the afternoon and they were still only limited to brunch menu. I definitely think 3pm is past lunch bad breakfast. Sangrias are really Delicious.

Ro
Review №179

Brunch was great, Food was excellent!! And the view of the GWB and New Jersey was beautiful!

An
Review №180

I booked a reservation at Sofrito for my mom’s 62nd Birthday. It was our first time at the restaurant and we were a party of 10 people. I always wanted to dine here because of the spacious layout (my father is wheelchair bound) and the view. However, my experience was bitter sweet. The food and ambiance was great but our waiter was very obnoxious. She was very intense and we felt pressured and rushed throughout the entire dinner. Also, at the moment I paid the bill for my family she thought it was adequate to ask our party out loud if we had tipped her extra ( fyi, gratuity was automatically included due to our large party). I would have tipped her extra if she had shown proper conduct for a nice restaurant such as sofrito, but she did not. To make matters worse, she then decided to pulled out the bill and show it to one of our guests with the excuse that on the bottom of the bill they could find her number and call her if they wanted to reserve a table in the future. This was very unsettling and made me and my party very uncomfortable. I suggest sofrito brief their waiters in proper service.

Ca
Review №181

There was a lady I think she was the manager she seated us and was very kind to us. I wanted to change our table and she switched it for us immediately. I love this place every time I’m here the food and drinks are amazing. The staff are always on point and kind. Love coming here.

Ti
Review №182

Sofrito is a vibe!!! Great music, hospitality was amazing and the food!!! Omg the food is bomb!

Ge
Review №183

I went to Sofrito’s on Sunday which is known for “Brunching” ... Ambiance is great... our waiter was excellent. The reason why they don’t get a 5 star is because upon arrival they told us we didn’t have a reservation to sit down and eat only to lounge which was all handled Bc we were mistaken by other party of 9 but anyways .... another reason my food was a tad bit cold when it arrived to the table. The appetizers were okay maybe I’ll prefer a healthier choice instead of fried food. But other than that great DJ someone won a pair of tickets to go see Ozuna I thought that was nice and it was fun using the photo-booth .

Na
Review №184

Great food was great. The best service ever. To the waiters to the bus boy. Everyone was awesome. I had a party of four they gave us a table right away on a Friday night. No one rush us . Even the mangers was caring. And constantly makin sure everyone was happy. Will recommended to anyone

CJ
Review №185

I enjoyed the food, drinks and service... I just felt like the music could of rotated some English songs every now & then

Da
Review №186

My guy and I went to restaurant without a reservation. We were told we could not be seated without a reservation and then were told it may possibly be a 45 minute wait. My guy asked about take out where we were then told to go around BACK to order. We get to the back and there was a lousy piece of paper for a menu with say 5 food menu items. I didnt want ANYTHING but, my guy did. He ordered for both of us 2 seafood paella. Now mind you this was not on that piece of paper menu. Food was ready in like 15mins. Reached home to Brooklyn and food was bland. I told my guy to eat mines. I will absolutely NOT patronize again. This was the worst treatment ever and he spent over $100 on the take out food. Come on Sofrito you can do better than this!!

Ni
Review №187

The service was good we sat at the bar until our table was ready. The drinks were good, the wait was about 10 mins. The waiter was very attentive. The food was amazing. Great time overall

Ja
Review №188

Amazing birthday brunch at the incredible Sofritos restaurant! My first time and it definitely wont be my last. Delicious foods, stunning view, friendly and helpful staff and a fresh atmosphere and beautiful setting!!

St
Review №189

We had a wonderful birthday dinner for my husband and our family. Food was excellent. Atmosphere was amazing

Ti
Review №190

So we sit and they offer 3 compimentary drinks, either mimosa or sangria with brunch. The mimosa was a very thin flute. Hardly any liquor. We waited an extensive amount of time and it was semi empty. After we were served, they forgot my kids food. Took them an extra 30 mins to bring my kids food. They were starving by the time it gets there. However, the food was not good. It was a horrible experience and I won’t be coming back. Low quality service and food.

Sa
Review №191

This restaurant offers beautiful views and I would definitely recommend sitting outside to enjoy it. I came here on a Saturday night and the DJ started off AMAZING and then around midnight the music started to get boring and repetitive. However in the beginning, the DJ had everybody dancing and clapping, it was very interactive and fun. The appetizers were amazing, and the food was good. However I don’t think the service was that great. It took a long time for the food and drinks to come out, and the waiter didn’t come around often to ask if we needed anything. I also didn’t like how the valet parking was $15, and the tip is included in the bill. I also think the food and drinks are a little bit on the pricey side.

Ca
Review №192

Beautiful place! Needs a “new cook” and manager! I wish they would read there reviews and make it the magnificent place it could be and truly represent❣️

Da
Review №193

It’s not rare even for a restaurant in Manhattan that the true culinary art and gastronomy on a plate is presented and served, but combination with great service and wonderful atmosphere, and amazing view …This is a highly recommended spot anytime of the year, but especially summers, when the wind is welcomed on the patio.Amazing valentines dining experience and pre fix menu.

Wa
Review №194

I went there with a group of friends who made reservations days ago, and was not seated for 4 hours. The hostess was just there telling us about the food and drinks but cared more about the music and the people who were dancing than they customers. By the time we got our table, they places us in a crowded area. The service was poor with the waiters just bumping in and out of us and just rushing in and out without saying much. The food tasted like it was made with salt and oil and it was just dropped onto the plate. The drinks were ok but just as pricy as the food which you can eat way better anywhere else in that area. The people there were dressed up and the music was decent but it’s not a place that my friends and I will ever go back to.

D'
Review №195

This place has gone down hill. Dress code is not enforced, made a reservation for 8pm wasnt sat until 9pm. And the hostess was UNAPOLOGETIC and nasty

Ca
Review №196

Went there with a small group to enjoy food and ambiance. The food is always amazing! The DJ, however left a lot to be desired. He was intoxicated and his choice of music was horrible!!! We requested a mix of latin music, he played a Latin mix for about 2 min. Then went back to his horrible mix... He continuously shouted out it was Kikis bday for about 2 hrs. I mean arent there other people celebrating bdays there ??? Ive been there several times in the past,but this was a first for a few people in my group. We were all looking forward to hearing great music and not the DJ constantly yelling over the Mic. Quite tacky and disappointing. We had better music in our Uber ... which we called early since the DJ really sucked...

Yv
Review №197

Maybe its because I just cant believe this is the same place or has the same owners from the 50th street location. Its a COMPLETELY different atmosphere & level of service, than they displayed at the old location. Service is mediocre, food is warm at best, the menu is different. Been there four times, its disappointing, never again. Its like any other place, now. An employee said it is better than before, straight lie. You KNEW & FELT you were being served Latin cuisine & the service exceeded stellar, at the old spot. Change the name, because youve disgraced it.

Da
Review №198

The place is nice food good. I couldnt understand why we were asked to show ID for dinner we werent going to a club. We were there for dinner and had kids with us. When I asked the Security Guard said you gotta remember your in New York State? Ummm yeah but were in a restaurant not a club. Since when is this a requirement for dinner.

Ed
Review №199

Took my wife as an early Valentines gift food was amazing

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  • Address:679 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10031, United States
  • Site:http://sofritony.com/
  • Phone:+1 212-754-5999
Categories
Working hours
  • Monday:5–10 PM
  • Tuesday:5–10 PM
  • Wednesday:5–10 PM
  • Thursday:5–10 PM
  • Friday:5 PM–1 AM
  • Saturday:12 PM–1 AM
  • Sunday:12–10 PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Kerbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Rooftop seating:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Happy-hour food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Private dining room:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Brunch:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
  • Romantic:Yes
  • Trendy:Yes
  • Upmarket:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
  • University students:Yes
Planning
  • Reservations required:Yes
  • Dinner reservations recommended:Yes
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
Children
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Kids' menu:Yes
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking:Yes
  • Parking:Yes
  • Valet parking:Yes
Pets
  • Dogs allowed:Yes
  • Dogs allowed outside:Yes
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