Sofra Kitchen Bar & Bistro

Name: Sofra Kitchen Bar & Bistro
Address: 606 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL, United States, 34205-8644
Telephone: (941) 685-6095
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (25)

$31 to $50

Italian

606 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205-8644

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2 people

Jul 7, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

At Sofra we aim to create a unique experience of taste, flavor, ambiance, atmosphere and great service all in the heart of downtown Bradenton. This warm and friendly yet very elegant environment is designed to “gather around the table” with your friends and family; this is the Albanian meaning behind our restaurant name Sofra. Our menu offers a wide variety of cleverly crafted dishes our Executive Chef created to bring a blend of American, Italian and European flavors to your table. Popular dishes on the menu include house made Branzino, Seafood Risotto, Spicy Rigatoni, 8oz Filet cooked to perfection and so much more! Our full bar selection including fine wines, beer, top shelf liquors, and craft cocktails are sure to pair well with any meal you choose. We invite you to book your next reservation here at Sofra Kitchen Bar & Bistro; where we make treating our guests with top priority for an all around great dining out evening. Perfect date night or hangout spot with friends and family.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 685-6095
Website
https://www.sofra-kitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Armand Dosti

Location
606 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205-8644
Neighborhood
Bradenton
Cross street
Manatee Ave and 7th St<br /><br />
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 25 people are saying

Sofra Kitchen Bar & Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sarasota / Bradenton
Good for groups
Sarasota / Bradenton
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sofra Kitchen Bar & Bistro is a delightful culinary gem in Bradenton, boasting "amazing food" and a "phenomenal" service experience. Known for its "high-quality, fresh ingredients," standout dishes include spicy rigatoni, octopus, and Bolognese. The staff is attentive, the atmosphere "trendy and clean," making it a must-visit destination.

25 Reviews

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George
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to dinner this weekend at Sofra with some friends after my brother had highly recommended it. Go figure, I ran into my brother and his friends who were also having dinner at Sofra again, apparently he was serious when he told me "this is my GO TO Italian now." We ordered the shrimp, octopus, and rice ball appetizers to start. All were excellent and a good indication of what was to come. My wife ordered the swordfish special which may be the best piece of fish I've ever tasted in a restaurant. It really was superb. Myself, I kept it simple and ordered the spicy rigatoni, which to their credit was legitimately spicy. Also an excellent dish. We finished the night with a slice of their whipped cheesecake. Get the word out, Sofra is LEGIT. We will definitely be back.
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Courtney VIP
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. The service was phenomenal super attentive to all of our needs and a food allergy as well. The food was great. Highly recommend this new restaurant!
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and a hidden gem. The spicy rigatoni and cheesecake were to die for. Our server Phenix was absolutely delightful! Can’t wait to come back and visit
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Victor VIP
Orlando / Central Florida East182 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time dining at this restaurant. We had The Village salad and it was excellent. Then the octopus which also was very good on top of whipped feta. We then had the filet it was also excellent. Can’t wait to go back.
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Sarah
Southwest Florida1 review
3.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The service was the best thing about this new restaurant. The food was OK, but our total bill was $115 for a dish of buttered spaghetti with three shrimp, spicy rigatoni with a chicken thigh on top, a coke, and a glass of sangria.
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Brenda VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill43 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always incredible, quality food and service! Thank you!
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Brenda VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill43 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing Italian food, high-quality, fresh ingredients. We will be back, again and again. Thank you, Sierra!
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Scott and Joni VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West49 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sierra our waitress+ was a wonderful source of info for our table of 6. She truly loves her job, the food , the owners and Chef Mandi. Should have taken pics but didn’t. The octopus app was delish! As was the beet salad. Everyone enjoyed their dinners. Pork chop x 2. snapper x 2, branzino and bolognese. The desserts were absolutely the best. White choc cake, panna cotta, the pear. Wish we tried the fluffy cheesecake!!! Definitely will when we go back. There is easy parking in front and back. Fun cocktails and homemade sangria. Everything was beautifully plated. Chef came out to our table to check on us. Only been opens 3 months. Give them a try!
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Kimberly
Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Trendy, clean, and accessible restaurant downtown Bradenton. The staff were super friendly and at our service. Staff made excellent recommendations. We tried the Burrata made with homemade pesto made from arugula and cashews. The accompanying bread was excellent. What a creative spin on traditional pesto. I enjoyed my Passion fruit lychee tini. A bit more passionfruit would have been more to my liking. My partner didn't care for their Sofrarita cocktail. We didn't send it back but I am certain they would have exchanged it without a problem. We had salads with protein, roasted Brussels sprouts, steak, and fries. We loved the homemade white chocolate dessert. The poached pear dessert was a close second. The waitress surprised me with offering super affordable wine specials of $15 a bottle. We selected the Pinot Grigio which was outstanding. I am a firm believer you can get a nice $10 bottle of wine. Here's my proof. We will return. I'm already planning for the butternut squash soup and charred octopus!
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Anne
Southwest Florida6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a total transformation of this place! The owners opened up the space so beautifully. Decor is so beautiful. Food is amazing!! #SupportBradentonrestaraunts👍🏼
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FAQs

Sofra Kitchen Bar & Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 685-6095.

Sofra Kitchen Bar & Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 7, 2025

7:00 PM

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606 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205-8644

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Additional information

Cross street
Manatee Ave and 7th St<br /><br />
Neighborhood
Bradenton
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Armand Dosti
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.sofra-kitchen.com/
Phone number
(941) 685-6095

Sofra Kitchen Bar & Bistro

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