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Sonsie

327 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: (617) 351-2500
Fax: (617) 351-2565
Sonsie
Price:
$$$
Cross Street:
Hereford Street
Best of Citysearch:
People Watching 2007, See and Be Seen Bar 2007
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-1am, Sat-Sun 11:30am-3pm, 6pm-1am

Message from Sonsie

Sonsie

New American dishes with late-night specials

  • Award-winning chef
  • International cuisine
  • European lounge

Sonsie celebrates being on Boston's famous Newbury Street serving top-notch International cuisine from award-winning Chef Bill Poirier.

Sonsie boasts beautiful French doors that translate to an open sidewalk cafe in season, as well as a European lounge with deep leather chairs and sofas. Experienced and friendly bartenders serve the best martinis in town at the mahogany bar. Sip mango mojitos or pineapple-infused Finlandia martinis.

The brick oven churns out eclectic pizzas and focaccia throughout the day. It is easy to relax at Sonsie and enjoy the classic music that reflects the ambience of the restaurant as day progresses into night.

Chef Poirier's menu always introduces fresh flavors and brilliant food combinations. Signature dishes dot the menu as well as seasonal dishes splashed with nightly specials.

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Editorial Review for Sonsie – by Eric Grossman

The Scene
Club kids, Euro jet-setters and the genuinely famous head to the foot of Newbury Street to drink and dine among the masses. Warm-weather season is the best time to stop by--the people-watching is in its prime, as the front windows open up and allow the sun to pour in. For serious lounging, head downstairs to the swanky, intensely-romantic bar.

The Food
Sonsie's kitchen turns out better New American fare than one would find at similarly trendy joints. Starters include steamed mussels in a chili-chipotle broth and a chopped garden salad with sheep's milk Camembert and wood-smoked bacon. Brick-oven pizzas (Nicoise goat cheese, Mexican chicken) prove perfect for sharing at the bar. Entrees span the globe, from Italian (monkfish scaloppini ) to Asian (nori-wrapped salmon with shrimp tempura). A chocolate pot de creme with blood orange mousse and a pineapple Napoleon with Caribbean rum butter are popular among desserts.

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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Weekend nights are extremely busy: Make reservations or expect to wait. Or enjoy the same menu and environment on weeknights, which are less crowded year-round.

The Extras

The romantic downstairs lounge is open daily, except for Sundays, from 6pm to 1am.

User Reviews for Sonsie

Citysearch (27), MenuPages (1 ), AOL CityGuide (6 ), RestaurantRow.com (1 ), Trip Advisor (3 ), Fodor's (2 ), Judy's Book (6 ), All (46)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/13/2008 Posted by daveomumm35

My girlfriend and I went out to a special dinner on a Friday night and both were impressed with service and quality of the meal. A good balance is struck between sophisticated and non-pretentious, aspects of the plate seem to be there for a reason. I was most impressed with an on a whim visit for lunch in the cafe. Quick seating and a fantastic Cuban sandwich. A must try on Newbury.

Pros: Quality of Ingredients-Service

Cons: Price

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/09/2008 Posted by Ceo08

The food is great, the service is great, the people watching is some of the best on Newbury, what more could you ask for! In my opinion, you really get the value for your money here. Every time I have eaten here, the meal has been fantastic from start to finish. The menu changes with the season, usually incorporating some key ingredient (such as tomatos, mushrooms, etc.), but it's not overly trendy. You can really see the attention to detail in preparing the dishes. Desserts are great too!! (Highly highly recommend the chocolate bread pudding...homemade whipped cream--AMAZING!)

Pros: awesome food, great service, good value

Cons: kinda cramped, very busy on weekends

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Editor's Review

The famous and trendy may eat here, but well-executed dishes go beyond fashionable fare.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Weekend nights are extremely busy: Make reservations or expect to wait. Or enjoy the same menu and environment on weeknights, which are less crowded year-round.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Valet
  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-1am
  • Sat-Sun 11:30am-3pm, 6pm-1am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • ATM
  • Travelers Check
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • Gift Certificate

Cuisines

  • American (New)
  • Pizza
  • Italian

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Date Spot
  • Valet Parking
  • Lunch Spot
  • People Watching
  • Local Favorites
  • Romantic Dining
  • Celeb Hangout
  • Bar Scene
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Brunch

Recognition for Sonsie

2007 Editorial Winner - People Watching
2007 Editorial Winner - See and Be Seen Bar

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