5/17/26: Always had a wonderful experience at Sonoma Bistro Bar & Grill. Today was the first time ever for Brunch. Overall, it was an excellent experience. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The place always has a cool indoor and outdoor vibe! The patio seating has colorful umbrellas on the ceiling. Please check out my video. It was such a beautiful day we had wanted to eat outside. Outside seating was packed. However, the manager brought a table out to the patio for us. Talk about excellent customer service! We had a delicious meal: Banana French Toast and a Pernil Benedict along with a Coconut Mojito and Cosmo. During our visit, the server kept coming around filling everyone's glasses with water. Besides HH & Dinner, Sonoma Bistro & Grill is great for brunch! read more

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Walked in. Instantly greeted and shown my seat. Had a great vibe and art work all around. Drinks were professionally crafted by the bartender and he had great showmanship. I had the El Diablo. Took a torch to my drink before serving it to me. Delicious. Nice and Smokey flavor. I had the steak and shrimp for dinner everything was flavored well just personally needed a bit more rice and black beans the portion served was a bit small in my opinion. Their lychee martini was delicious. Always try it if the restaurant offers it. I'd definitely stop again next time I'm in the area and try their other dishes and drinks. read more

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Absolutely unacceptable experience at Sonoma Bistro. This was not my first interaction with the owner, but last night was the final straw. In front of my wife, I was spoken to in a way that I experienced as blatantly disrespectful and stereotypical based on my nationality. For this kind of behavior to come from the owner is disgraceful. No customer should be treated this way. I will never return, and I cannot recommend this establishment to anyone. read more

First time at Sonoma Bistro Bar and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere is super inviting -- they had a DJ playing live music which gave the place such great energy. The patio is definitely a highlight, spacious and cozy at the same time . Our food came out quickly and everything was delicious. Drinks were on point and the service was friendly and attentive. It's also a cool spot to watch the game while having dinner. I'll definitely be coming back -- Sonoma is a gem in the area! read more

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Cutesy vibe for the holidays with festive decor. Friends and I opted for the bottomless brunch on a Saturday afternoon. Our server was attentive and refilled our mimosas frequently. Their guacamole was also one of the best I've tried. I'd definitely go again and they also take reservations just have to call. read more

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We, a party of four enjoyed our lunch very much as well as our cocktails! We'll definitely be back. read more

Sonoma Bistro Bar & Grill - Sonoma Breeze and Mojitos (not pictured) were excellent - Sports Bars Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

We decided to try the sister location of Sonoma in Rutherford and we liked it for a nice casual night out. Welcoming atmosphere, good music, lots of TVs for sports. The ginger wings were good but I prefer them crunchy and I feel they were baked instead. My husband actually liked them better like that but I still prefer them fried. The drinks were priced well and every night they have happy hour until 10pm with apps at $10 and drinks around $7 at the bar. The service was a friendly and attentive and before we left they treated us to a nice cocktail shot! read more

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Good food friendly staff. All around a good place to eat and socialize. Wings are above average.

First off, the staff is so nice!! Everyone was so kind and welcoming. The food was really good. We had the churrasco and the mar y tierra! Ambience is cute, inviting and a DJ at night. We will be back! read more

Absolute favorite! Great food, friendly staff, good variety. Busy but never so crowded that you have to wait. Festive to say the least!

Ordered: Guacamole en Molcajete (~$17): freshly made guacamole with avocado, jalapeño, tomato, onion, and cilantro, served with homemade tortilla chips Chicken Taco Spring Rolls (~$14): with Oaxaca cheese, chipotle chicken tinga, served with avocado crema Churrasco Latino (~$37): grilled skirt steak served with jasmine rice, black beans, sweet plantains, and cilantro chimichurri Mar y Tierra (~$35): 12oz skirt steak with shrimp, garlic sauce, served with Mexican rice, beans, and salsa verde Paella (~$45): on the specials menu Banana Creme Brûlée (~$12) Aya's take: A few coworkers and I decided to stop by Sonoma Bistro after work for dinner. I couldn't get the Churrasco Latino out of my mind, so I knew exactly what to order. Before we got into entrees, the Guacamole and Chicken Taco Spring Rolls were both well-made and great for sharing! The Churrasco Latino was delicious; I liked the skirt steak (although mine was overcooked and slightly tough in some bites) but the entree truly felt complete with the plantains and chimichurri. I also tried the Mar y Tierra although I didn't enjoy the mesh of flavors as much. The Paella was presented beautifully but again, the seafood was hit or miss in terms of freshness. It was definitely a lot of food; easily shareable among 2-3 people. I absolutely loved the Banana Cream Brûlée; the banana was subtle but still evident in each bite. I'm a sucker for banana-flavored desserts and this tasted like legit banana! The music was a bit too loud (it is a bar after all), but decent dinner spot if you're in the Nutley area. read more

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So we decided to check this place out for cinco de mayo weekend due to the specials they advertised on social media. However, upon arriving, the waitress had no idea wat we were talking about. We went around 4:30 for their happy hour so we expected it to be pretty empty and we were right. However the service was very slow as if it were a packed house. PROS.....I specifically wanted to try the drink i saw on their page (pic) and it was pretty good. We tried their short rib tacos and that was really good as well. Cons....We felt like they false advertised the weekend. We were charged regular for the tacos not $5 as mentioned on their flyer. The classic margarita was not good. Highly tart acidic sweet n sour premix wit a lil tequila. Unfortunately this was a bad first impression at a new spot. We had planned to stay til the DJ came at night so they coulda made alot of money from me but we ended up leaving after the 1 drink and taco.‍ read more

Sonoma Bistro Bar & Grill - Lavender coconut margarita with a classic margarita - Sports Bars Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

O.M.G!! What a find! My friend an I literally stumbled upon this place en route to somewhere else and I'm so glad that we did. The ambience is unassuming and welcoming (typical "bistro-y" feel, in my mind) but the crown jewel is the menu! Everything we ordered was incredible-- avocado toast, beef empanada, calamari-- was delicious! The cocktails (El Diablo) was perfectly made. Probably b/c the bartendress was awesome! (Woman knows how to mix!) Our server, Luis, was the nicest guy ever on the planet. The barkeep was also super cool and sociable, and mentioned they'll be updating their menu soon. So that means imma have to go back to explore more and stuff my face until they roll me outta there. read more

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One of my girlfriends and I met up here for brunch and we arrived at about 1pm. We sat at the bar and was served by Natalie and she was awesome. We started out with drinks and I ordered the red sangria and it was made fresh and was tasty. My friend ordered the mango mojito which she enjoyed. For our entrées I wanted the burrito bowl with a protein but the upcharge for each protein including chicken was kind of ridiculous. You could either have the rice, pico, queso and guacamole alone for $19 or have something added including vegetables for a $7 to $10 upcharge which was unheard of, so I passed. I ended up getting the chicken sandwich and my friend got the veggie burger. When the food came out, mine came out first and my friend's was a little delayed so I waited to dig in. Her food came out like 10 minutes later pipping hot while mine cooled down but I ate it anyway. Instead of fries I got the side salad and there was something in the salad so I didn't eat it. The sandwich was pretty good though. The restaurant was gracious enough to comp my meal because of the mishap which I appreciated. My friend said the sandwich was good but it was a bit salty. I would of definitely gave this place more stars but the mishaps were a little issue but I would return again to give it another try. All in all we had a pretty decent time. read more

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So-NomNomNoma Bistro. I ate at the Rutherford location several times, I even celebrated a birthday of mine there. So to say I was happy to hear them open in Nutley is an understatement. I had my last lunch of 2021 at Sonoma Bistro. A special meal shared with family and SB was the right choice. They had a special menu for New Years Eve Day which was mouth watering. Our server was pleasant, patient and attentive. The dining room is filled with natural light. The full bar stretched across one side of the room. Plenty of room so tables are not on top of each other. The food is delicious! The guacamole is fresh and flavorful. The fried cauliflower gives cauliflower a whole new take. The kids loved their sliders. My huevos rancheros was delectable! Looking forward to more nom nom nom at Sonoma Bistro! read more

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Just like the one in Rutherford but closer and with a full bar?!? I can feel the pounds adding on! Let's see... The food - EXCELLENT! Oh man, same menu as Rutherford with slight variations on the specials. The Pernil special, easily one of the best I've ever had anywhere, this needs to become a regular menu option, I'll end up ordering it every single time. Tempura cauliflower is amazing! I can go on and on here, everything on their menu is awesome! The staff, can't have a better more friendly staff, Julio my friend, glad you stayed in the area! The bar, great selection and the drinks are on point, that old fashion was perfect. read more

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We visit this restaurant once a week. Friendly staff and food is good. They don't always get our orders right, and if you have allergies, be careful, but a great place for dinner or happy hour. read more

Incredible food - creative and flavorful, served with impeccable courtesy and generosity. We were even given a treat at the end just because! We cannot wait to go back. read more

Homey looking bar/restaurant that was nearly empty on a recent Saturday evening. In fact, there wasn't even one seat occupied, at the bar when we arrived. While the service was pleasant and attentive, the bartender made me a "very skimpy" Bourbon Old Fashioned, over one (massive) ice cube. When I ordered a second drink, I chided her (the bartender) gently, to pour me a more generous drink. She gestured as if she was adding more whiskey, but my rocks glass remained half full .. or half empty, depending on your perspective! lol Our $20 fried calamari appetizer consisted of approx. 10-12 "pinky rings" of squid. My wife's "Special" fresh tuna salad entree was more like a "side salad." And the Cajun Penne Pasta entree ($26) that I ordered was nothing special. They tried, unsuccessfully to sell us a $10 - $12 dessert from their separate dessert menu, but thankfully, we declined. When they brought the check, I got "sticker shock"... especially the two underwhelming (& undersized) $18 cocktails. I now know why an attractive bistro, named after a popular Northern California wine region, is certainly not getting better, with age. read more

Sonoma Bistro Bar & Grill - The check from our mediocre, overpriced meal at Sonoma Bistro. - Sports Bars Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

I went with my friend because she craved eggs and she doesn't like Diners. Doesn't like diners in NJ imagine that? Well anyway, i had steak fajitas and they were very tasty and 2 Bloody Mary's which were delicious. I'll go back for them plus the bar is so nice. I love how the menu is an i pad with pictures so it's more fun to pic out your meal. When i go to a restaurant i like to look what others are having and sometimes that's how i chose a meal. They have paella on the menu and im going back to try that. I can't wait. read more

This is our go to Brunch restaurant. Good food, friendly service and most of all pocket friendly. read more

Amazing flavor and service! The experience at Sonoma was amazing where the service was hospitable and kind with a party atmosphere that didn't deter food and drink from coming out in a suitable time/manner. The tequila shots were flowing but absorbed by a beautifully done skirt steak and Paella. Wife and I had a blast and would definitely come again. The Buffalo wings were amazing to start and went down nice with some Mezcal (me) and Pineapple Margarita (her). Would definitely come back read more

Sonoma is one of those spots that keep up with its reputation. The original location is in Rutherford and once this one opened the expectation was high. I have to be honest but the first time I visited after it opened it was ok, but I decided to give it another try and their service is where is needs to be now. This actually is now my favorite Sonoma. The bartender (I believe his name is Rodney) is awesome. His drinks are on point. The food is Sonoma is delicious and so fresh. The owner is very nice and really care about their place. I highly recommend this spot for any occasion. Leaving five minutes in town from this spot is a great plus. Keep up the great work guys. read more

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Revisited Sonoma Bistro bar and Grill for a second time. Four stars both visits. Menu was really good, drink specials, full bar, good atmosphere. Lunch and dinner specials are offered. Of course the specials never have pricing, like most places. And like most places you might experience a little bit of sticker shock when the bill arrives no difference here . I just don't see why any restaurant makes you wait for the bill before you know the price. Although I guess you can ask for the price before ordering. But heck, who does that? It's not unique at Sonoma it's everywhere, but it's irritating. Ordering off the menu pricing is pretty good. The menu on classic dishes has inventive spins on classic dishes. Short ribs on a grilled cheese, and burrata on a burger to name a few. Great job on the apps . Pleasant surprise with desserts. I suspect a third visit is in the cards. read more

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Wow literally wow!!!!! This place is a gem! I'm so glad I came in ! We literally just drove by it and decided to walk in and it was the best decision! Found parking quickly on the street. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Great decor inside and a place to take photos! The food was literally lovely! They accommodated my baby and the stroller that was so sweet of them! I had a espresso martini and it was literally delicious. I also had the huevos rancheros with french fries and I'm not sure what they do to their french fries but they are addicting! My boyfriend had one of their specials of the day, which was baby back ribs with asparagus, mashed potatoes and onion rings, and he literally said they fell off the bone first time in a while that he loved the ribs. It's also July 4th and it's not crazy busy but decent. They say at night they have a party that's fun! I'll be back again for sure ! read more

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Stopped by for brunch and was pleasantly surprised. Ordered the Burrata toast and their buttermilk pancakes. The pancakes were fluffy and served with a handful of strawberries. Burrata toast was served with a side of fresh greens. Both dishes were delicious! Service was a bit shaky but I was informed they just opened and were adjusting. Staff was warm and friendly. I'll definitely be back to try out their dinner menu. DEETS -Full bar service -Brunch, lunch, and dinner menu available -Book reservations through Clover -Second location located in Rutherford, NJ read more

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We used to eat at the Rutherford location all the time when we were local so when the signs in the window of a former dive bar announced a new Sonoma Grill was coming we couldn't wait. It took a while for them to open but it was worth the wait. The previous business was a real dive bar that never seemed to have any customers. Sonoma Bistro did a nice renovation. The restaurant is bright and comfortable, one room with a nice size full bar. The food: Hubby got the skirt steak, cooked medium rare like he ordered with sides of Brussel Sprouts, veggies and onions. He loved it and cleaned his plate. I got the Short Ribs with sweet potato puree and crispy onion rings. Also delicious. And yes I cleaned my plate too. We indulged in dessert and so glad we did. Four big Zeppoles with chocolate sauce drizzled on the side. A perfect ending to a great meal We wish Jacinto and everyone the best of luck on his new venture! read more

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I have come here for brunch and happy hour. I will say the staff is super nice but their best food is definitely brunch. A must try are the huevos rancheros and the guava and cream cheese crossiant French toast. For happy hour I recommend the chicken tings egg rolls. Super cute place for date night. read more

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Food was great, very nice atmosphere and great service. My drink was perfect and the short rib with the risotto was perfection. Unfortunately no pics of my food because it was eaten before we even had a chance. read more

Sonoma Bistro Bar & Grill - Sports Bars Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

The food was amazing! Just make sure to ask if it's spicy. The service was amazing and the staff super attentive. The place is also really cute. Nice vibes ! Can't wait to go try brunch ! read more

Sonoma Bistro Bar & Grill - Delicious! Amazing service and staff. Love it! Can't wait to try brunch - Sports Bars Near Me - Nutley, New Jersey

Funky little spot, service was attentive. The Bloody Marys were not great, and the French toast, while tasty, were not the thick slices the name would lead you to believe. The calamari with ginger sauce was great. Interested in going back for dinner, as the menu looked great. read more

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Nice and spacious atmosphere. Service was excellent. We all ordered burgers which were delicious . We also tried a bunch of their cocktails and were all amazing. Kid friendly restaurant. read more

Omg so nice. Family atmosphere... The food is delicious friendly staff.. the drink is very good, DJ Friday night ..Come n enjoy this place . 5 start read more

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Food, drinks, atmosphere and staff are all exceptional. I recently spent my birthday there, as they were kind enough to squeeze us in on a busy Friday night. The only negative that comes to mind...reviews like this could make it more difficult for my next visit. Advice: Make a reservation and/or come during the week (when it's not quite as busy). read more

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Food was ok and the fries they had that coating on them so you know they are frozen and for the price of a sandwich $19 it should be homemade fries . Cream banana brûlée was ok . Service wasn't great we had to chase down the waitress for the refills on soda's and also the check even though we asked for it 30 minutes prior when we ordered dessert. They have another restaurant in rutherford where the quality of the food is better. Pricy lunch for 2 people with no booze. If the quality of the food was great then the price they charge would be no problem but it truly wasn't worth the cost. read more

Delicious food, good vibe, sometimes live entertainment, sometimes side table taco making or table side guac.! So good!

I've always thought Sonoma is a nice, local spot. Since Sonoma got a liquor license, the prices have skyrocketed. I do like the food but it's the same food that was a 1/3 less not that long ago. I wish they would add a happy hour. read more

Wow! Taste of homemade is always a beautiful treat! This place was recommended and so far it's a must come back place for sure! Beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff, very attentive! read more

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We live in the neighborhood and decided to give this place a try . What a gem. Food is very good and the service is outstanding. The place has a nice set up with great music. Great for families with children and good for groups read more

Great atmosphere. Attentive wait staff. Food is excellent. Highly recommend. We have been there several times and it is consistently excellent. read more