Dissatisfied with service. Food was subpar. Would not recommend for first time in Baltimore.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
mickeychoe
Wonderful!! Beyond my expectations!!! Portions were good and the food was so yummy!!! Can’t recommend it enough….
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alicia Bentley
We really enjoyed our group dinner here! We split a bottle of wine and a crab dip appetizer. The avocado and beet salad was delicious (also added shrimp)! Would definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
StephanieM
It's the best burger in Federal Hill and comes with the most amazing potatoes and a green salad. Friend ordered the same and both of our burgers we're cooked perfectly to the temperature we asked. Everything about Sobo is welcoming and the food is always delicious.
JamesK
I love this place. Even more now that they have a full bar! The food is spectacular. Don't miss the short rib or the chicken pot pie. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. So happy to have a place like this within walking distance of my home in beautiful Federal Hill. Charm City food scene rocks!
SusanB
We have always liked Sobo Cafe and chose to go there on Saturday the 3rd and take advantage of the Baltimore Restaurant Week menu. Our reservation was ready and we were taken to our table. The noise level was over the top. We had to scream practically to be heard. There was a large party, but the restaurant should have taken that into consideration rather than booking all of the tables. We ordered drinks and our dinner items and that was fine. The first courses came out in a timely fashion. Then, the wait. We waited more than 45 minutes for our entrees and the server never stopped by in the interim. One of our party ordered the steak medium rare and it was more well done, one member ordered the chicken marsala without the cheese. It came with the cheese and when replaced was too salty to eat. You get the drift. Overall, the experience was just not fun. I'm hoping it was only because of Restaurant Week.
Fiona
Love this restaurant! Easily the best in the area if you are looking for a nice sit down meal. Don't get me wrong, the pub fare in the area is amazing as well. But SoBo Cafe is so special.
Shanon P.
Regular Bar Service and food, nice safe location. Generally a mature crowd depending on the day of the week.
Beth
Lovely evening spent at Sobo Cafe. While most of Baltimore was at the Ravens game in the freezing cold and rain, we were safely in Sobo Cafe having chicken pot pie and short rib sandwiches. Delicious food and kind staff.
Cecile W.
Ive been here quite a few times. Its totally charming and the staff are very kind and attentive. The Korean short rib is amazing, and I highly recommend going for their tapas night with wine. My suggestion would be to elevate the space a bit more, it would be nice to bring a bit more elegance to the service ware and atmosphere.
Great food. Recommend French onion soup, spanakopita and Korean short ribs. Delicious burgers and salads, too. Good beer and wine selection. Warm and comfy atmosphere. Had a nice catch up with friends at a table for four.
Always enjoy dining here. Late Sat dinner with guest who had never dined there before. Promptly seated upon arrival. Excellent service. Had Pot Pie as usual- my guest enjoyed the soups and tasty Caesar Salad. Look forward to our return.
Andreja Comentale
Just attended my husband's holiday party here. The staff were very friendly, the drinks were delicious and strong, and the food was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Feldman
Everything was great about my recent experience here except the quantity of food. The cost was $25 for vegetarian ravioli. That's $5 per ravioli. They should easily be able to give a bit more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SoBo Cafe never disappoints! The Caesar salad, pot pie, coffee rubbed steak and mushroom ravioli were all amazing. We had a variety of desserts, all of which were delicious - our favorite was the olive oil cake, which was particularly delightful. The food, service and ambiance combined for a wonderful evening.
Dissatisfied with service. Food was subpar. Would not recommend for first time in Baltimore.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Wonderful!! Beyond my expectations!!! Portions were good and the food was so yummy!!! Can’t recommend it enough….
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We really enjoyed our group dinner here! We split a bottle of wine and a crab dip appetizer. The avocado and beet salad was delicious (also added shrimp)! Would definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's the best burger in Federal Hill and comes with the most amazing potatoes and a green salad. Friend ordered the same and both of our burgers we're cooked perfectly to the temperature we asked. Everything about Sobo is welcoming and the food is always delicious.
I love this place. Even more now that they have a full bar! The food is spectacular. Don't miss the short rib or the chicken pot pie. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. So happy to have a place like this within walking distance of my home in beautiful Federal Hill. Charm City food scene rocks!
We have always liked Sobo Cafe and chose to go there on Saturday the 3rd and take advantage of the Baltimore Restaurant Week menu. Our reservation was ready and we were taken to our table. The noise level was over the top. We had to scream practically to be heard. There was a large party, but the restaurant should have taken that into consideration rather than booking all of the tables. We ordered drinks and our dinner items and that was fine. The first courses came out in a timely fashion. Then, the wait. We waited more than 45 minutes for our entrees and the server never stopped by in the interim. One of our party ordered the steak medium rare and it was more well done, one member ordered the chicken marsala without the cheese. It came with the cheese and when replaced was too salty to eat. You get the drift. Overall, the experience was just not fun. I'm hoping it was only because of Restaurant Week.
Love this restaurant! Easily the best in the area if you are looking for a nice sit down meal. Don't get me wrong, the pub fare in the area is amazing as well. But SoBo Cafe is so special.
Regular Bar Service and food, nice safe location. Generally a mature crowd depending on the day of the week.
Lovely evening spent at Sobo Cafe. While most of Baltimore was at the Ravens game in the freezing cold and rain, we were safely in Sobo Cafe having chicken pot pie and short rib sandwiches. Delicious food and kind staff.
Ive been here quite a few times. Its totally charming and the staff are very kind and attentive. The Korean short rib is amazing, and I highly recommend going for their tapas night with wine. My suggestion would be to elevate the space a bit more, it would be nice to bring a bit more elegance to the service ware and atmosphere.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food. Recommend French onion soup, spanakopita and Korean short ribs. Delicious burgers and salads, too. Good beer and wine selection. Warm and comfy atmosphere. Had a nice catch up with friends at a table for four.
Always enjoy dining here. Late Sat dinner with guest who had never dined there before. Promptly seated upon arrival. Excellent service. Had Pot Pie as usual- my guest enjoyed the soups and tasty Caesar Salad. Look forward to our return.
Just attended my husband's holiday party here. The staff were very friendly, the drinks were delicious and strong, and the food was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was great about my recent experience here except the quantity of food. The cost was $25 for vegetarian ravioli. That's $5 per ravioli. They should easily be able to give a bit more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SoBo Cafe never disappoints! The Caesar salad, pot pie, coffee rubbed steak and mushroom ravioli were all amazing. We had a variety of desserts, all of which were delicious - our favorite was the olive oil cake, which was particularly delightful. The food, service and ambiance combined for a wonderful evening.