I will agree to the SOAPBOX on reservations, and the WEEKEND....being extremely difficult for a night at Sofrito. If it doesn't change... people will definately go elsewhere, ... after all rice and beans you can make at home?, and that I'm sure is definately NOT the intention of the restaurant, which is to be at your service... offering you GREAT food, LIVE MUSIC/DJ and the space for chic yet comfortable entertaining. MAKE SURE YOU CALL AHEAD....I went the first time a few weeks ago on a Friday night, had some drinks, the band was great! It is very inviting with a Caribbean/Miami/San Juan metro yet ""you are home"" feel. Went again this weekend (again Friday), service was attentive, possibly short staffed. The reservation system is being worked on, tweaked,..... the increasing popularity is making this a MUST. the policy for large parties is fair. Fair for the guest in mind. It is impossible for the capacity of that reastaurant and the nature of weekends to hold reservations, why you may ask.... people like to camp out and chill at tables, which if you are waiting for a table, feels like forever, and will totally setup your expectations for a horrible night. Logical?! Guest deserve consideration upon reservations and accomodating requests within reasonable limits of course.
Pros: FOOD! and Music, LOVE the music, open late! Good people watching!
Cons: on-time reservations
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