Sophie's Grill and Bar

Wow, this place is lovely. I had no idea they were here. The atmosphere is lovely and very romantic. My husband and I came here for afternoon tea. The service was phenomenal, I felt catered to and pampered. They gave us an impromptu wine tasting. I learned a lot about wines from around the world. They have a Romanian Chardonnay that you must try. They do have a small menu, but they are serving authentic dishes from Eastern Europe. I really encourage people to try for something different.

Bottom line: Sophie's Grill and Bar served a very good meal in the Potato & Cheese Pierogi and Chicken Schnitzel menu selections I had on my visit. Nice atmosphere and good service. I am a fan!The Deets:Venturing out on a rainy Sunday, I tried Sophie's Grill and Bar off Hwy 55 in Cary. They do take reservations off Open Table but it was not needed on this day. They have a very open space, nicely done with a hint of European flavor. There is a spacious bar front and center as well with plenty of TVs to follow sports action/programs. I was seated upon entering and given the menu. Again, the menu gives an Eastern European impression with some American favorites as well. I chose to start with Potato & Cheese Pierogi with menu description "traditional eastern European fried dumplings, stuffed with cheese, boiled potatoes, butter and seasoning, served with caramelized onions." I liked these a lot, a definite crisp along the edges and tasty ingredients inside. They do appear a bit greasy/oily when they come out but taste very good. For my main choice, I went with their Chicken Schnitzel, menu described as "pickled marinated & panko crusted. Served with mushroom Marsala sauce and mashed potatoes." Again, I liked this one, the flavors were great together and the mushroom sauce made a nice addition. Service was good during my visit and I was checked on several times during my meal. I think I will be adding Sophie's Grill and Bar to my rotation, a nice surprise, I enjoyed my meal there. I'd say more along 4.5 stars here.

My boyfriend and I dined here a few weeks ago for a date night and we were very impressed. We were both craving Eastern European food and Sophie's exceeded our expectations. The owner is from Bulgaria and has a lot of unique food and drinks on her menu. We were able to make reservations and we asked for a booth. There are lots of fresh flowers and plants decorating this restaurant. We loved the vibes and definitely felt like we were transported to a restaurant in Europe. I started with a bourbon drink called the Boulevardier with Campari and it was delicious. My boyfriend had a bourbon. We ordered the Armenian figs appetizer, and my only complaint is the bacon was barely cooked. That is on me though because I should have specified we like our bacon well done. For our entrees my boyfriend had the Balkan's wine kebab and I had the stuffed cabbage rolls. My entree was really good, but next time I'm ordering the wine kebab. The flavors were amazing! It consisted of slow roasted chicken, veggies and rice. The bartender was our server and she was wonderful. We both can't wait to return.

Visited for Easter with my family of 6. We had reservations at 1, but arrived 15 minutes early. As we entered the dining room we were immediately greeted by name and asked to follow the hostess to our table. This may have been the nicest and warmest welcome I have ever experienced at any restaurant. The initial hostess/waitress seemed very nice, but shortly after she left, we were greeted by the head waiter, Simeon. Simeon initially comes off as pompous, as he likes to talk about himself. However, he means well, and is very passionate. He's very accommodating and informative. It was a pleasant experience. We ordered a few apps, a few cocktails, and an entree each. The food and drinks are heavenly! Truly a very delicious meal! The apps are amazing, but small. The desserts are so tasty they did not last 5 seconds in front of us. We ate all of our food with no leftovers. The prices are reasonable. After tax and tip the tab came to $233 for the 6 of us. We will be returning.

We walked in during a busy hour but the staff went above and beyond to accommodate us. The place has a unique ambiance and has a lot of cute little touches. The food was delicious, it tasted authentic and home made. But they lost a star because we had to wait for the check for 30minutes and ask 3 different servers until eventually someone brought it.

met a friend, in town for work, ... are at the bar, several TVs, friendly, knowledgeable staff ... latino dancing night was entertaining ( we only watched )Forbidden Quince MezzeWarm prosciutto, limoncello infused quince, parmesan, arugula, walnuts and balsamic glaze.Beef Stroganoffboth of these were $$$recommend and will be back

Delicious lunch in a warm, welcoming environment! Visiting from California, this foodie was delighted with the stuffed cabbage rolls and stuffed cheese avocado! I've never had the Hungarian sauce with the cabbage rolls and it was so flavorful. Avocados are delicious always, but adding cheeses elevated it to heavenly. Nely graciously sat us and took our orders, while Simeon took care of us while we enjoyed our food. We'll be back!

I like the food & attention you receive from the staff like the hostess Helen from the minute you walk in! I enjoy the Latin dances on Saturday evenings but I do wish the music could be a little lower volume so that it's easier to talk to other dancers & people! Desi is the chef & innovative appetizers abound on the menu. Try the ginger beer spritzer for a real treat!

Service was very slow at a recent Browns backer's Sunday; Been here a few times and prices are very high, service is average, and they add 20% gratuity even though I was a party of 1 sitting at the bar. Not acceptable, especially since all I got was a few beers.

DON'T ORDER TAKEOUT FROM HERE. I can't speak on eating at the restaurant, but the portion size for take out is laughably small. What you see in the picture is $18 after taxes and It didn't included the fresh basil that was advertised. Also, my fiancé got the smallest piece of salmon to exist in her $22 meal and didn't get spinach that was advertised. Pathetic.