Sofra - Queens

I’m 30 years old, and I've never eaten anything as bad as this in my life. The pide was undercooked, and the cheese was so unpleasant that I couldn’t even bear... read more I’m 30 years old, and I've never eaten anything as bad as this in my life. The pide was undercooked, and the cheese was so unpleasant that I couldn’t even bear to touch it. The dough was too thin for the pide. I rarely leave feedback on restaurants, but I have to say, I wouldn’t recommend this place—stay away!

Outstanding service, delicious food, and a consistently enjoyable atmosphere make this one of our favorite local places. And the BYOB policy? We're all for it!... read more Outstanding service, delicious food, and a consistently enjoyable atmosphere make this one of our favorite local places. And the BYOB policy? We're all for it! It’s the perfect option for a dinner during the week. Don't miss out on the branzino and falafel—believe us, you won't regret it!

This Turkish restaurant is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood. The food was delicious, and the staff were incredibly welcoming. We kicked off our meal wit... read more This Turkish restaurant is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood. The food was delicious, and the staff were incredibly welcoming. We kicked off our meal with calamari fritters as an appetizer; they were good, though not exceptional. For the main course, we opted for the mixed grill platter, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the kebabs. There was a weekend special featuring lamb leg, but it wasn't quite to our liking. To finish, we ordered Kunafe for dessert. Since it’s made fresh, it took a bit of time to arrive, but it was definitely worth the wait!

After many years, today was my final visit to Sofra. When it first opened, the food was fantastic and the reviews were glowing. Sadly, I now find myself agreein... read more After many years, today was my final visit to Sofra. When it first opened, the food was fantastic and the reviews were glowing. Sadly, I now find myself agreeing with those who have criticized both the taste and the prices. A few years ago, they messed up my order, and when I called them out, they refused to admit their mistake and blamed me for ordering wrong. How could I have ordered lamb soup when I can’t stand it? Despite that, I kept coming back because the food was good. Lately, though, I’ve noticed a change in their attitude—probably due to negative reviews flooding in—and the food now tastes completely different. I suspect there’s a new chef, so I plan to wait a couple of years before returning, hoping they hire someone better. It’s simply too expensive for the quality now, and I hate wasting $30 on a meal. It’s really sad to see a once-great restaurant decline, driven by greed that results in cheaper ingredients and poor staff.

This is truly one of the finest Mediterranean restaurants I have ever experienced. Everything was outstanding, from the lamb and chicken to the beverages and de... read more This is truly one of the finest Mediterranean restaurants I have ever experienced. Everything was outstanding, from the lamb and chicken to the beverages and desserts. I wholeheartedly recommend it and would certainly come back. The service was exceptional—quick and attentive.