Sofrito

The location is awesome! However their brunch menu is very limited and served until 5pm on the weekends. The service was great upon arrival but the waitress never checked back at us after dessert. We waited 30 minutes before we could catch someone’s attention to get us our bill.

Absolutely delicious! Meats are perfectly smoked and not overwhelming. Highly recommend the picada to start and then get into the brisket. AND-reasonably priced.

The restaurant is absolutely lovely, with large windows offering a beautiful view of the Hudson River. The interior boasts a romantic, softly lit ambiance. The servers were attentive and provided excellent service, and the drinks were quite enjoyable. However, the food fell short of expectations; it lacked flavor and was rather bland, which was disappointing considering the positive reviews. While it may excel as a venue for parties and drinks, its culinary offerings were underwhelming. 5 stars for the interior, drinks and staff 1 star for food

I was welcomed with a smile. The music, food, drinks and service were top notch. I was so impressed that I told the bartender I’ll be back every Friday for happy hour. Thankful for a nice spot and a successful Me time.

Everything about this restaurent is amazing! Every dish we got was amazing 10/10. Will be coming back. I got the rope veija entree and the churrasco and it was amazing! The flan for dessert is a must try

Let’s start with positive food and drinks we’re good. Negative restaurant wasn’t open at noon for there brunch venue. Dj came in around 2pm we had to keep calling over waitress for drinks. Absolutely nobody was dancing such a boring scenery for a party of 5 $500.00 absolutely horrible 20% gratuity which I’m fine paying but if your server has to keep being called over in a basic empty venue is bad. Never again

I had an amazing time at this Puerto Rican sofrito restaurant in NYC! The drinks were delicious, the food was full of authentic flavors, and the atmosphere was lively with great music. The mofongo and pernil were standout dishes, and the service was top-notch. A perfect spot for a fun night out with fantastic food and drinks! Highly recommend!

First time eating pernil in a restaurant and the flavors were spot on. Highly recommend trying the piononos appetizer. The classic mojito was perfectly balanced with the sweet/sour ratio.

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 it's actually in the park. I love all of the windows, and if it wasn't 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.

I wasn't sure what to expect based on the mixed reviews about this place. 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. The dining area is very spacious and I really liked the rope design hanging from the ceiling. The place was pretty empty when we arrived, this might be a place where people come later in the day. 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.

Sofrito's is the spot we love to go to celebrate our wedding anniversary and we usually have an amazing time! This year, my husband and I, were so disappointed with the service. We sat outside like we always do, I guess because it was the holiday weekend it was somewhat slow, but the bartender's energy was awful. Once we sat down, the young man behind the bar said he would go get the bartender. She came outside, came over to us, and ask what we wanted with an attitude. There was no greeting, no pleasantries....nothing. I only found out her name, which was Leslie, because another staff member said it. The whole evening, most of which it was just my husband and I sitting at the bar, Leslie never came over to ask if we were okay, to ask if we wanted another drink...nothing! She sat on the stool looking on her phone and we had to get her attention to order drinks, appetizers, and food. I know at some point, we probably should have closed our tab and went inside but we love sitting outside with the beautiful ambience surrounding us. Leslie gave off the energy like she didn't want to be there, didn't want to be bothered at all, and it wasn't appreciated. On a good note, the food did not disappoint! For our appetizers...we had the empanadas, potato puffs, and corn fritters. For our entrees...we had the pork chops and steak. DELICIOUS!!! Sofrito's is a very special spot for us and it saddened me and upset my husband the lackluster treatment we received last night!

This place is absolutely Beautiful! Its right on theHudson River. Great views. It was raining heavily and still the view was amazing. We went for Restaurant Week. The food was spectacular, absolutely delicious. The presentation was really nice and the drinks were really good also. The service was on point, very attentive and overall a GREAT time was had. Would totally go again!!

This was a huge portion pernil I ate it for three days and it was absolutely flavorful and delicious. The music is loud inside so we sat outside and it had a good ambience, but they could upgrade their outdoor seating a bit. All in all, I enjoyed the food.

The food was good, the environment was warm and my friends and I had a very good time

This place is magical!Last night was my first time there.The lights above were so soothing and relaxing first of all. The servers were so kind and they really know their people. I recommend the veggie empanadas! I had two orders of them. This place is a shining gem. Special mention to the Manager Luis who was a class act, as well as Lexi the bartender. She was gorgeous and so very kind. I'll be back very soon!!

Came here for a friends birthday. Originally thought we were going to the one in midtown but found out if closed down Anyway this location is near 125th street just off the west side highway . Parking is valet $ 20 I believe . I was a lil hesitant at 1st but it ended ip being fine . Otherwise parking would be a few blocks walk away IF you are able to find parking which I would think be extremely hard. Someone in our group did park there. The birthday girl was super late so a few of us tried to get a drink at the bar. Service was not very attentive unless you were standing in one area of it. Finally we got a drink - and I enjoyed my classic mojito . They did not have guava for my original choice. Once we were seated, the waiter came to tend to us. Getting drinks and food took a little while but it was pretty good Music is Loud but would be good for most people. Definitely not easy to talk if you want to have in-depth conversations I had the shrimp mofongo which was decent . Friend had the red snapper - she liked it I also had a coconut mojito was it was too sweet. I preferred the classic mojito Not sure if I would come back again but it was a decent visit.

This place was our second choice but we were not disappointed. The venue itself was beautiful decorated for Christmas snd gave real holiday vibes. The food was great the chicken was fried perfectly and the potatoes were just ok. I didn't like that valet was mandatory but I guess in NYC paying for parking of some sort is to be expected.

I came here with my siblings and friends. We decided to get the prix fix brunch. I decided to get the steak and eggs. It was delicious. The service was exceptional. The server was very attentive. I love the ambiance here! The huge glass windows give outstanding views of Riverside State Park.

The only thing thats good about Sofrito is the location and the view, depending on where you are seated. The portions are small; I ordered the shrimp mofongo and only got 4 shrimps on my plate. Another person ordered pernil and it was flavorless and dry. The cost for each plate is so much for so little. Disappointed.

You can never go wrong with Sofritos when in NYC their food is always on point. Everything you see on my post was spot on with flavor. My wife was laughing I ordered the Pernil plate and it looked like they gave me the whole pork shoulder . This plate is a hit. My wife got the salmon with mash . She loved her plate as well. They had a live DJ playing amazing music on a Saturday night. This place is definitely a vibe great for date nights, birthdays or a group of friends that just want to have a good time. FYI their berry cheese cake is They get packed so get a reservation ASAP. Don't be that person having to sit at the bar with your date because you just walked in. Also they have valet parking only for $20.

I recently went for brunch. The wait staff and hostess were very helpful. Even though there was a party inside we were able to sit outside in the shade, which was nice as it overlooks the Hudson River and has great views of the GWB. We ordered a pork dish and the paella, and split the empanadas - the food was ok and my mimosa was pretty good, but the sangria was a bit on the sweet side (we had both the red and white and both were sweet). The inside is modern and open - very pretty. I'm sure it's a really nice ambience inside and out during the evening. I think for me it's a one and done, but still has a pretty nice experience.

A fun spot in Harlem. You cannot go wrong here. Might catch a pretty view since you're buy the water.

My Sister, Cousin and I all celebrated our milestone birthday at Sofrito's yesterday. When we arrived at 6:20 pm, the Valet person was not welcoming and he was very unpleasant. We felt rushed, including our 77 year old mother having a hard time moving fast and walking. he was fast and was explaining how to request our car while walking away. And our car was left at the curbside unattended with the keys still inside. What if someone took off with our car. Unbelievable. I was also displeased with the food. The salmon was spoiled and the Pernil was huge and looked unappealing on the plate. On a good note, our waiter was very patient and did a nice job taking care of our table of 12. The other waiters were accommodating and the bathroom host inside the women's bathroom was very professional and welcoming. And the Host and Hostess greeted us nicely and was also professional. I will say, that I don't plan to have dinner there again. The food was not great and I do not like anyone to make my mother feel rushed. Management needs to speak to the valet guy.

Date Night! My date and I came here on Thursday evening for date night. Valet is available upon arrival (cash only). As soon as we walked in we were greeted warmly and shown to our table. The ambience is gorg, music playing at an appropriate level allowing you to still have a conversation. Within minutes of being seated our waitress came over. She was lovely! Making food and drink suggestions. For my meal I went with the stuffed snapper. OMG!!!! It was soooo good. The portion was huge, leaving me with a great sized to go plate. Service was spot on. Our waitress continually checked in to make sure we were good. They also have a photographer walking around taking pictures that she'll later frame and sell to you. Next up is their boozy brunch for me!

Service was nice, didn't have to wait too long for our reservation ( got drinks at the bar- not all bartenders are created equal there! Some you can tell knew how to actually make drinks) DJ was a vibe ! Went with the crowd which was cool . Food was decent, feel like it could have a little more flavor but def big portions.

Recently came to Sofrito for a dinner and had a great time. We made a reservation for 6. Keep in mind that you can't be seated until your entire party arrives and there is a 1.5 hour dining limit. I was surprised by this since the place wasn't crowded. I remember their food being much better years ago. The food wasn't bad but it was just okay. Drinks and music were good though! Valet parking is $20. I was surprised when the attendant didn't bring the car in front when we were ready to leave. We had to walk back to our car in the rain which wasn't pleasant.

The ambiance is romantic. The service is good with attention to detail and food has great presentation and tastes very good! I will visit Sofrito, NY Again!

I went to this restaurant for the first time, I can say that the atmosphere was relaxing, the view of the Henry Houdson River was spectacular, the food was delicious and the service from our waiter David was amazing!

The view! Omg! The food! Omg! Everything was great. I went for restaurant week and the options were okay. The drinks we ordered were also pretty tasty. The service was good as well. I would like to try them for brunch. It is located in riverbank state park, and valet parking is $15. The restaurant is beautiful and i have absolutely no complaints. I will be back soon. We ordered grilled pork chops with yellow rice and red beans, fried calamari, fried plantains with guacamole on top, roasted chicken with garlic mashed potatoes and a side salad, chicken empanadas, and for dessert chocolate tres leches cake. So good! Check pics below

Came here for harlem restaurant week with some friends and had a good time. The steak mofongo I had was very good. The empanadas are good; the sauce is awesome. Our Waiter, Nick T, was awesome; very attentive, polite, and professional. The woman who refilled our water and cleared our table as well was nice. The music is a little too loud to have an intimate conversation, so I wouldn't go with a date, but I enjoyed it. Lighting and decor are nice; the view is exceptional. I would go back to sit outside in the summer. Also, maybe try their brunch. Bill was crazy those drinks add up, and it was 3 of us, but they were very good.

Generally good service and good food but overpriced not to mention the up charge for using a credit card and mandatory 18% tip. You are mainly paying for the location.

Food was delicious and the drinks were good too. We sat outside the weather was beautiful and the atmosphere was great. Good service and friendly staff. SB be conscious of your receipt. I prefer my receipts to be itemized but we only received the bill just the total and it seemed high. We had 1 appetizer, 1 drink and 2 entrées. It was the end occurrence of that happening. The first time we thought it was an innocent mistake but after the recent time.....hmmm. Not too sure. But the food is good.

Thank you for having us for my niece Surprise Sweet Sixteen dinner it was definitely a vibe a little dark but a vibe. Staff was nice and on point dealing with my party of 27. The food/ desserts was yummy drinks were good as well. I was allowed to come 30 mins earlier to setup her table and was allowed to bring in a cake for her which they held and bought out for us. Forgot to mention there was a lady walking around taking pictures $10 a photo a up to 5 photos digital sent to you if you purchased 2 photos... the picture quality was good and the picture came in a frame such a cute keepsake and touch...Overall I will definitely be coming back.

We came here for the 1st time to bring in the new year 2023! The music was amazing; a great mixed of music! The drinks were amazing; fantastic Broicua! The food was okay needed a little more seasoning for the boneless chicken! Our waiter was great! Great view! Thank you! We'll be back for brunch!

I don't understand some of the negative reviews. My family and I have always had a good experience here. Food & Drinks. Although it's been over a year since I've been here, I am returning this weekend and I'll update my review afterwards. (Louis Loco NYC)

Valet parking charged $20 to park. The place is not as clean as I expected and the food is very expensive although tasty. The waiter took a long time to check up on the table occasionally and was automatically given a 20% gratuity. There was a loud party group next to us twerking and dancing with seemed a little rachet. ​​

Came on a Monday night for the restaurant week special and they did not disappoint. When we arrived it was pretty empty, which was fine, we weren't looking for a vibe just some good eats on Monday night. We started off at the bar because happy hour is from 5-7, I got a strawberry margarita and my boyfriend got a passion fruit margarita and both were absolutely delicious. He also ended up getting some type of rum punch I believe it was called sofrito punch and that was really good too. We ordered a lot of food and honestly everyone was really good! We got beef, chicken, and shrimp empanadas, the tostones Montaditos with steak as appetizers and for entrees we got the ropa vieja mongongo and bistec encebollado. Like I said before everything was really good! The service was quite efficient but we were the only ones there so I expected as much. All the other reviews seem so negative but I honestly had a great experience! I would definitely try it again when it gets warmer out so I can sit on the outside.

Came here to celebrate my Mom and Husband for Fathers Day! I called 2 Weeks ago and requested to sit next to a window. I wanted my mother to enjoy the view. They sat us next to the bathroom. People with no reservation had better options. That was mistake number one. Number 2, it took 15 min to be serviced or before the waiter noticed us. When Luis arrived, he was very nice but I had a hard time hearing him. The music was way too loud. I asked if they could lower it a little bit as we couldn't hear each other speak. Leave the damn disco for after 6 pm at least. Number 3 The food arrived. I ordered the alcapurrias, very small, 2 for 12 bucks. But my biggest, absolute biggest complaint of it all was the arroz con gandules. It was days old and reheated, you can tell they sprinkled water on it to try and make it fluffy. Something that was very noticeable was that the gandules looked like raisins because they shrunk from so much reheating. It was gross. My bill came out to $300 and I will tell you that the experience should have been memorable. Never again. 1 star for the waiter because although he was nice he was not attentive. Its a shame. That this is considered the go to PR or Latin spot. Damn shame!

Went there for brunch for the first time n was not impressed w the food ambiance or the brunch menu the service was good the waiter was attentive just with so many places now that has brunches w DJs unlimited sangria and mimosas just not worth it

I love this place! My girlfriend took me here for my birthday. I had the pernil with Arroz con gandules and she had a plate of ropa veija. The food is great I have no complaints what so ever. The pernil was so nicely flavored and juicy. The rice was perfectly cooked. I'm getting hungry just thinking about the food. This is a great place to go for some authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Just be aware that on busy nights it can be very crowded and you have to squeeze your way through. The bar/lounging area at this location is located near the entrance so you have to pass the bar "scene" first. It can also get so loud you can't hear each other speak. So not the type of place to come for a quiet romantic dinner more like a place to come and eat some good food,enjoy good music and have drinks.

I made a reservation online quick and easy for dinner for two on a Saturday night. They have valet for $20 cash only. It was quick process. Staff was so friendly and attentive. We were seated right away, even though we arrived early. there were many birthday celebrations. We noticed they were also getting ready for big parties to come. This is great restaurant for 6+ ppl. We ordered the 'thank god' drink and they were good and strong! I ordered the shrimp mofongo and my friend ordered the ropa vieja. Everything was amazing no complaints. You can quickly text the valet a few minutes before so they can pull up with your car. We will definitely be returning.

I had brunch with my Sorority sisters Saturday afternoon. The DJ was spinning great (albeit very loud) music. The view is gorgeous. Service was great and the price was decent. The food was just ok. The drinks were strong. This place is a vibe so I'd definitely come back to socialize. There is parking, so that's a plus.

My family is from Puerto Rico, and we hands down agree that Sofrito has the most authentic Puerto Rican food in NYC that we've found. The pernil is delicious, well-seasoned (but not too salty) and juicy. My dad loved the arroz con pollo, and we additionally enjoyed the ropa vieja and sorullitos. The mojitos are strong. There are beautiful views of the Hudson river from the terrace, which I think explains the slightly overpriced food (you're paying for the location and ambiance). I had to deduct one star for the very loud music inside which made it hard to have a conversation (though they turned it down at our request). The service is friendly and quick. To avoid the 15 dollar valet parking fee, use public transport to get there. Note--service is included in the bill for most parties, so check the receipt! Overall I think this place is severely underrated on Yelp. Most of the negative reviews are about pricing and valet parking charges, and loud music. I agree with the loud music complaints (the restaurant should really take this feedback seriously!) but I feel that the other downsides are avoidable or expected for the prime location. This place would be great for entertaining visitors with a fancy dinner or having a party!

Very nice place. But there was a man ruining the vibes. He continuously made the waiter turn down the music as if he as the only paying customer. He repeatedly complained that the music was too loud. . Besides this rotten apple. This place is amazing food was great. Let's stop catering to them. We are all paying customers

Visited this establishment right before things began closing due to the pandemic. I was here for a close friend's birthday dinner celebration. Upon arrival, we were prompted to use the hand sanitizer at the entrance. Our group was approximately 10 people in total, hower, despite having a reservation we waited an awfully long time to be seated. One seated, we ordered appetizers and drinks; empandas and sangria. Our entrées (salmon, yellow rice, beans, plantain, etc.) Arrived shortly afterwards. Everything was delicious and extremely satisfying in terms of portions, food temperature, and taste. This location is pretty distant, therefore, without a car it will be tough to commute here.

OMG....! DONT DO IT! DONT DESERVE ONE STAR. No place to park, but a MANDATORY $20 valet charge, in cash as soon as you arrive. No Refunds... No credit cards accepted tonight, but they have an ATM right near da entrance and if you like you can Zelle da manager if you don't want to use cash, huh? We were there for a birfday meal, they charged us for the sparkler they put on the dessert... we DIDNT ask for any type of "celebration". We asked for shots of Patron silver, chilled... we got sum tequila wasn't chilled, WASNT Patron and it was served in a huge highball glass to hide da less than shot serving and it was priced da same as a full drink, coulda brought a nice full bottle of actual Patron for da same cost. We were asked if we wanted water, they brought us 3 glasses of water... CHARGED US for 3 nonalcoholic drinks. WONT BE BACK AND WILL STOP ANY AND ALL WHO ASK US ABOUT GOING THERE!

I came here for a girl's Brunch. The place is beautiful and has gorgeous views. However the first thing that turned me off is that the valet parking was 20 dollars!!!!! It was cash only but luckily there was atm inside which by the way charges a 3.00 fee. The restaurant is all the way inside the park so you are kind of forced to pay for valet parking unless you plan for a long walk in heels. The waiter Rich started out pleasant but later on was rude to us. Since we got to brunch literally 10 minutes before brunch was about to end we asked if we still had time for brunch since he gave us the brunch menu or if we should just order dinner. Rich explained we still had time for brunch because dinner isn't until 5. So we ordered and the food and mimosas which were delicious. Sangrias not so much. My sister in law asked for a 3rd mimosa and when he brought it he told her "that's it" as in no more and we found that to be extremely rude. I think telling the table " hey last round anyone wants to order any last drinks?" Would've been nicer and classier. Then he kept on coming back every few minutes and we could tell he was dying for us to leave to clean the table. We felt rushed and some of us hadn't finished our drinks. He has an attitude problem and needs to learn how to speak to people.

Food was terrible. Service was good location outstanding. Food was terrible. Valet was $20, crazy with no self park option. Overpriced ripoff

I came here for an early dinner with some of my friends on a Sunday evening. The food was mediocre. I enjoyed my burger as it was delicious; however, no one else really enjoyed their food. They had the shrimp dish with rice and apparently it was dry and lacked flavor. The mood in this establishment seems to be really hip and trendy. Maybe they need to just add a little bit of that to the food and it'll be a great spot. I don't mind giving it another try.

I was there on Saturday Sept 16th celebrating my daughter's Birthday with friends and family. I highly recommend this place the food is excellent. The appetizers omg they are delicious Excellent service oh and let's not forget my passion Mojito the best I've had in New York. If you want great service good music and good food this is the place to go and celebrate

The reviews had me nervous for this place, but I actually really enjoyed it. Super cute space. Large. I was able to get a table for two with out reservations on the weekend. Has an outdoor space as well. The drinks might've been my favorite part, I had one of their rum cocktails and it was delicious. The food was also good and large portions.

Food, drinks and service were excellent. One thing I can say is that they give great portions. We ordered the carne frita (pork) for an appetizer and I could have just eaten that alone. Very flavorful and moist. I also ordered the paella which comes on a huge plate with plenty of chicken, sausage, calamari, clams, mussels & lobsters. I will definitely be back, especially since it is getting warmer to sit outside. My friend ordered the oxtails, also a big portion for oxtails and they were moist as well. What a great meal!

My goodness! From the expert valet parking, professional security, excellent bar service, lovely locale and well appointed space, (not to mention the delicious food), I was blown away. I am an avid NY foodie, trust me, this place was dope. Did I mention the outdoor space on the Hudson with full bar, and the DJ! (He nailed it too)? A Enough gushing. I def plan to return.

Wow! The real party spot! If you enjoy LOUD music, an amazing view and, of course, delicious food... top notch service, then this is the place for you!! I noticed almost every table had large groups! It was just my boyfriend and I, and we had a blast. I literally could not stop dancing in my chair. The food was EVERYTHING!!! *Drooling emoji* The drinks were amazing and STRONG. The service was perfect from start to finish! I cannot wait to go back and try more items from the menu and just enjoy the lively vibe in the restaurant. ** I actually had been to the original Sofrito back in the day when it was located like on 57th street and let's just say that was a disaster!! You cannot even compare it with their Harlem location.

Food was delicious and the place has a nice ambiance with the views. The only negative was that we were a group of 10 people and it felt like they were trying to pressure us to purchase to Pre-Fix dinner for $60 per person because we were a group. We were not interested in the entrees on the pre fix menu. I then asked to order from the regular dinner menu. The waiter didn't seem to happy about that. The waiter convinced us to get the appetizers from the pre fix menu and it was so much food, we really didn't have to order entrees. But 6 out of 10 ordered entrees the rest were kids that were filled up with the appetizers. I would just suggest you know your options and don't feel pressured into purchasing their prefix meal if that's not what you want. Besides that the food and drinks were delicious!

Great place to have a birthday dinner!!! Very Much to everyone's liking!!! Dj gave my cousin crazy birthday shout-outs !!! BUT WAYYYY OVER PRICE $17.70 for a margarita don't even know how much was our shots were!!!As for food always good and very well portioned Beautiful scenery all right in Riverbank state park with a breathtaking view of Riverside!!!!! Be ready to spend some money!!!

Went here for dinner and was highly disappointed... we pull up and wait for valet to approach to take the car as they are just chit chatting we waited for a good 10-15 minutes... FINALLY someone comes to the car and we go inside show proof of vaccination and are seated outside.... Service was on point no complaints... NOW the food was HORRIBLE n I mean HORRIBLE and did I mention they had just opened so the food should have been much better. My rice was hard n cold, calamari hard like a rock and the portion ms were VERY small... not worthe the price on the bill... drinks were really good though, and I was actually thinking about having my birthday celebration here. But after I tasted the food changed my mind IMMEDIATELY...