Sonoma

Sonoma reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Brad VIP

   Greater Boston41 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   We ordered the jumbo cocktail shrimp appetizer. It wasn't good. We actually didn't finish the 4 shrimp that they served. The Caesar salad was not good. It tasted as if it wasn't fresh and had been refrigerated with more pungent items for days. The beef medalions in the surf and turf were cooked unevenly. The Salmon was quite good, the clam chowder was good. We had a 6:15 PM reservation on a Friday night. The restaurant was almost empty. We spent over $150 for dinner for two people. We won't be back (we've visited several times). I don't leave many critical reviews, but Sonoma doesn't warrant another visit.
   

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   Charlene

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Went on a Saturday 5pm. It was quiet as it was early. My husband was happy with it, I was just ehh. If I could give it 3.5 stars I would. Ordered Prosecco was not nice and cold…it was tepid/cool. Husbands beer was cold. We had truffle fries as an appetizer. Literally just fries I could have made at home with some truffle oil and Parmesan. Husband ordered caprese salad that was good. It was nothing special. 4 thin sliced tomatoes with burratta and some balsamic drizzled over. I had a salad with salmon. The salad was drenched but it was tasty, tomatoes, a few cukes, very thin and crispy croutons and the salmon which was a little under done in my opinion. My husband had the chicken parm, nicely cooked, pasta seemed like homemade he really liked it. The bill came to $101.65 with tip $126.65. I wouldn’t care about going back again, my husband might want to though.
   

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   Mark VIP

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   It was not at the level of value for fine dining. Server took our order but did not write it down and my wife's meal was the completely wrong steak cut and cooking temperature. We had to wait for a new steak to cook while my entre sat. We were not asked for things like break or additional drinks, we had to ask. There were not many diners in the restaurant, so the staff likely felt comfortable being less discrete while having discussions with one another about various things needing to be done in the restaurant in order to close. these discussions were at times across the dining room so we felt like we we're in the middle of the conversations. Our dinner reservation was for 7:30 but I felt like they were rushed to close and we were holding them up, vs them appreciating our dining with them. Not sure we'll be back anytime soon unfortunately.
   

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   Clare

   Connecticut1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Given the excellent food, beautiful presentation, and exceptional service, we were surprised the restaurant wasn't busier. Others should definitely check it out!
   

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   Troy

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dante was incredible, giving us a great experience yet again. Overall great atmosphere
   

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   Alex

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on November 30, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Slow night. One waiter, received drinks fast. Apps took 35 minutes. No bread before, would have been nice. Food was decent. Lamb perfect. Potatoes just boiled. Spinach slightly seared and coated with butter. Wife’s food same. Main good sides horrible. Took 2hrs made sure to get check early as they didn’t do that fast either based on what I saw. Nice place and quiet. Dinner was $218 with 20% tip. Won’t go back.
   

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   Sheryl VIP

   Tampa23 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a lovely experience!! We loved the overall appearance of the room, especially that spectacular ceiling. Our meals were lovely, we were clearly there WAY past the normal lunch hour but no one rushed us at all. A delightful afternoon!!
   

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   Kylie

   Greater Boston1 review

   2.0

   Dined on October 3, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   overall it was fine. the cheese board and meal were good. I enjoyed the scollops, my boyfriend said the steak was fine but not the best he's had. the desserts were disappointing. the flavors were fine but the creme brûlée sugar on top was burnt and didn't crack, it just globbed together and the temperature of the custard was warm in some spots and cold in others, it also looked like it hadn't set properly. The tart tatin was another where the flavor was good but the execution was not. the apple pieces were too big and not soft enough to put a fork through and the pastry was either very soggy or very undercooked.
   

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   Matthew

   Greater Boston13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on September 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had a breakfast meeting at Sonoma at 8:15 on a Friday morning. The restaurant was largely abandoned and the perfect atmosphere for substantial conversation. I had the overnight oats, which were quite good. Service was attentive and courteous.
   

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    Andrews

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Everything was Perfect! Excellent service and food.
    

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