Bar Sofia - Halifax

Name: Bar Sofia - Halifax
Address: 1709 Lower Water St 104, Halifax, NS, Canada, B3J
Telephone: (902) 334-1010
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

657 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Latin

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Showcasing the vibrant essence of Latin cooking, Bar Sofia is a paradise for lovers of shared plates and cocktails. Led by celebrated Chef Anthony Walsh, Bar Sofia playfully nods to his family’s Argentinian heritage as well as the next generation of food lovers, artists and adventurers.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 41 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary Latin, Argentinean, Peruvian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(902) 334-1010
Website
https://www.barsofia.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Alistair Gilroy

Location
1709 Lower Water St 104, Halifax, NS B3J
Neighbourhood
Halifax
Cross Street
Prince St and Lower Water St
Parking Details
Public Lot
Public Transit
There is a bus stop at Hollis St before Prince St (8822) and one at Lower Water St before Sackville St (8821)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Bar Sofia Industry Sunday
Multiple dates available
Join us on Sundays for all-day drink specials plus food features for lunch and dinner! From $10 Margaritas, $5 Draft Beer, $5 canned cocktails, and $5 shots, #sofiasays come on over!

Offers

Weekend Brunch
Multiple dates available
Sat - 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join us for every Sat & Sun from 11:30am–3pm for Weekend Brunch! Step up your brunch game with vibrant morning fare like Breakfast Empanadas, Chilaquiles, Coliflor Cazuela, and more! Plus, make it a boozy brunch with any of our colourful and delicious cocktails!
$1 Oysters at Bar Sofia
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join us daily from 2–7pm for $1 oysters with the purchase of a bottle of wine! These oysters are literally the Holy Grail from our friends at Sober Island on the Eastern Shore. Stop by and enjoy this deal today! Please note: 12 oysters per order, with the purchase of a bottle of wine. Available while supplies last.

What 657 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Atlantic Canada
Great for creative cocktails
Atlantic Canada
Hot spot
Atlantic Canada
Lively
Atlantic Canada
Most Booked
Nova Scotia
Innovative
Nova Scotia
Great for creative cocktails
Nova Scotia
Hot spot
Nova Scotia
Great for outdoor dining
Nova Scotia
Vegetarian-friendly
Nova Scotia
Lively
Nova Scotia
Most Booked

657 Reviews

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AndrewR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As soon as you walk in you notice the lights, the decorations and the ambience. It’s lovely and comfortable at the same time. Our server was friendly and knew the menu and made recommendations. We share some small plates and tried the tacos- everything was delicious! Already making plans for what to try next time we visit!
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ColleenA
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
With two ceviche menu items, Bar Sophia is at the top of my favorite places to eat. The decor is lively and artistic, the service is always great, and the food is as beautiful to look at as it is to consume.
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AliciaM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great first experience! Would absolutely dine again
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TerriF
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent service and the food was creative and delicious!
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Tanya
Atlantic Canada
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a fun and magical place! I can't say enough about Bar Sophia. If you want a unique dining experience in a beautiful space...this is it! The host Andre always greets you with the warmest smile and is always so attentive that you feel like VIPs every time you walk in. The servers are cheerful, so knowledgeable about the menu, and the service is always quick. And the food...I can't EVEN! Try the empananadas for brunch...they are amazing! Thanks Bar Sophia for always treating me so well!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The vibe, food, drinks and service were all exceptional. Maybe just turn the volume of the music down like 2 notches and we would have a perfect experience. Very fun spot overall.
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OriolR
Toronto
15 reviews
vip
1.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Well the Video says it all. We arrived the door was open and no one was in the Restaurant… not a soul. If your going to close for bad weather maybe remember to stop your bookings.
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AverageArstyYuccie
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Delicious Food. The Brussel sprouts & tacos were excellent. The tartare was good but the chips to carry it could have been a better choice. The dining room was a little too chilly to be in without a jacket. The mixed drinks were excellent.
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MoniqueL
Atlantic Canada
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great food. Great service. Music was too loud for a Tuesday in my opinion.
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DebbieM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant. Great cocktails. Felt like I was in Mexico. Amazing service. Would recommend
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KenH
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious! Great service, staff was great!
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Meg1
Ottawa
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Beautifully decorated restaurant, light and bright atmosphere with Latin music. It was a perfect day to enjoy lunch on the patio. Attentive service and tasty food. The elote was nice. I had better / sweeter corn but the toppings were well balanced, bright and fresh. The Brussels sprouts were delicious. The presentation was vibrant and the flavors were popping. The churros were a great way to end the meal. Overall pleasant lunch with view on the Halifax Harbor.
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Lindaandfriends
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Bar Sophia was great - the decor, food, beverages. Creative menu using local ingredients.
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kathrynb
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This has been my fourth time at bar sophia. I have enjoyed each time I loved the food service was excellent and of course, I love their churros
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Bmeharg
Atlantic Canada
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ceviche was absolutely delicious. Must try! The restaurant is truly beautiful with all the artwork and colors.
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Jake
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great spot! Great drinks pretty yummy food but location is the best part about it! 11/10 recommend for anybody visiting the waterfront
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farukhs
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
A good place to try something different as it has a mix of food and drinks and are not that pricy so overall a good experience and the staff was helpful and friendly
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Luke
Calgary
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
Food was just ok. Far too loud. Gangster rap at a very high volume. We had to yell to hear each other.
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Ellie
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was phenomenal, we shared a few apps and mains. The brussels sprouts and beef tacos were exceptionally good, the yucca fries were okay, a bit over seasoned and dry. The cauliflower was a much bigger portion than expected (a pleasant surprise) and we shared a mixed meat plate with veggies and potatoes that had tons of flavour although it was a tad dry as well and had no sauce. The drinks were a bit of a let down given the price point. I had the naked and famous which was alright but small and not worth 19$ and I also had a marg with hibiscus and cinnamon that did not pair well with the food at all. However their classic marg was fantastic. Service was decent but nothing spectacular. Our server seemed a tad cold in the beginning not sure if it was because we asked to sit inside rather than on the patio but she warmed up to us a bit throughout the night. The bill was certainly high - we ordered more drinks than usual because I did not love my first two, but we would return for the quality of the food for sure. The music was also great I would go back for margs and apps on a Saturday night.
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Jenk
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for brunch was fabulous good. The minute I walked in the ambience, the energy was beautiful including the patio! Service was amazing and to be ocean side always is a treat! Thank you for making my last meal in Halifax great!
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GuylaineL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot. Loved the atmosphere and the food and drinks.
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notfromhere
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience3
service was adequate as was the food. The waiter could have returned to see of we wanted anything more or even dessert!
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Mona
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great cocktails and finger food. A favourite for sure!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Always love bar sofia!! We had a few cocktails and a bite to eat each, always great. Food was a little cold on the patio but otherwise awesome as always!
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Alexis
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and atmosphere! Tacos are wonderful and the churros are not to be missed. Would also recommend the empanadas, fish of the day and the mixed grill (the latter is huge!) We discovered Bar Sofia in February on a trip to halifax and enjoyed it so much we had to go back on our most recent trip.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and ambiance was fantastic. Good portion sizes.
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EllenW
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was incredible, I highly recommend the carnita tacos and the brussels sprouts!! The ice cream sammies were delicious too!.
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Melissa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Beautiful spot! Very cool, upbeat ambiance. The Brussel Sprouts and absolutely amazing!
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VeggieB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
We were disappointed the marinated tomato salad had changed, but change was not reflected on the menu. What we were served was missing all ingredients listed on menu, besides tomatoes. Was not worth the price, and it was the reason my friend picked Bar Sofia. It was also odd that they sat someone directly beside us when the whole restaurant was empty. There could have been a separation of one table to create more privacy in the empty restaurant.
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SmitaSN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great. I was there for my birthday dinner with my friends & everything was great. I loved everything. Cheers!
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BrittaniH
Edmonton
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Not sure why they have different servers serving the same table.. we had 4 different waitresses and only one seemed interested in her job. Took a solid 10 min for water and another 10 minutes for drinks that were just sitting at the bar; the bartender decided to bring them over. The food was good, and beautiful don’t get me wrong, but I wouldn’t rush back by any means.
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AdamR
N. Ireland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Meh. We arrived at 7 for our 7 pm reservation. The hostess was less than pleasant and really kind of stressed looking and it took about 7 minutes to get us to a table. Her main concern was not to wish us a good stay and pleasant night but rather to tell us that the restaurant was really busy and we had to clear out by 9 pm. Nice. The menus were dirty with food and drink stains and tatty looking. The food was ok... the empanadas were dry, the pork tacos were tasty. the waiter poured the entire bottle of wine we ordered into our four glasses rather than only pouring some and refilling later (perhaps one of our friends dining wouldn't have wanted so much wine?). The music was SO LOUD that it was hard to hear anything else but the music. Impression: more like a really expensive university cafeteria where the main concern is moving people through so you can make more money rather than having people enjoy their stay and food and drinks. Will have to think carefully before returning.
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Skylar
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Always a great spot! Lovely atmosphere, great staff, good food… so much fun.
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Shannon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious! Service really great! Music so-so.
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MaryC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambience is good. Servers were thoughtful. Food is excellent. Try the roasted cauliflower😋
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MiadF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great food and great vibes. The prices were reasonable
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MinkA
Atlantic Canada
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great and the service was amazing. A very insta-worthy place as well!
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Toons
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good music-90s hip hop. The whole place felt alive.
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Laur
Atlantic Canada
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience4
Usually have a great time here but this past Saturday was disappointing. We wanted to take our friends who have never been so we weee super excited. Service was sub par. Didn’t get asked the entire night if I wanted a refill on my drink. My husbands chicken and steak was over cooked and my fish tacos were just not as good as they usually are and just looked super sloppy. Going off this experience alone, wouldn’t recommend.
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MichaelR
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, drinks, service, and great atmosphere.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bar Sofia - Halifax offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (902) 334-1010.

Bar Sofia - Halifax is rated 4.4 stars by 657 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 41 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1709 Lower Water St 104, Halifax, NS B3J

Additional information

Cross Street
Prince St and Lower Water St
Neighbourhood
Halifax
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary Latin, Argentinean, Peruvian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Public Lot
Public Transit
There is a bus stop at Hollis St before Prince St (8822) and one at Lower Water St before Sackville St (8821)
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Alistair Gilroy
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.barsofia.ca/
Phone number
(902) 334-1010

Bar Sofia - Halifax

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Bar Sofia Industry Sunday

Offers

Weekend Brunch

$1 Oysters at Bar Sofia

Menu

What 657 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Bar Sofia - Halifax offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bar Sofia - Halifax restaurant rated?

Is Bar Sofia - Halifax currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information