Sofra Turkish Grill — Restaurant in Wakefield

1st visit to Sofra, booked well in advance to try and get a nice positioned table as celebrating joint birthdays.

Arrived, then sat on a small table designed for 2 covers, yet 3 settings were laid out, right next to the bar and on the route to the restrooms.

The menu has plenty of choice, and opted for the vegetarian moussakka & sharing platter for 2, accompanied with 2 Turkish bread. No starters ordered. We also ordered drinks consisting of a jug of still water & 2 pints of coke zero.

Food arrived in due course, all piping hot, well presented and tasting very good.

This was when it was clearly identified that the table was way too small for 3 adults, plates, glasses, jug, sharing platter, 2 bread baskets etc.

We all enjoyed the meal, the atmosphere, ambience and overall experience left us somewhat underwhelmed.

Doesn't help when you end up with rice down the back of your clothes from passing server's with food with no apology offered.

When presented with the bill, Sofra applies a cheeky 10% service charge, yet no where is it advertised, published or printed on to make you aware of this. It is the customers choice to determine the level of tip if one is warrented, and not the RIGHT OF MANAGEMENT TO DICTATE.

3 main meals with only soft drinks and bread basket, total bill just shy of £80, not good value for money.

Plenty of other places to visit in Wakefield, so we won't...

Mixed feelings from our group of 5. Firstly mine and most of the food ordered was lovely, except the lamb casserole ordered by one of the party that was very salty. Think they are short staffed as the food took an age to come out , but there was a very large gathering at another table being served before us. I wasn't keen on where we were seated, I had pre booked for 5 people, we were placed on the corner bonkett in the lounge part of the restaurant, the tables don't match the height of the seat, would have preferred to be in the main part of restaurant seated at tables with chairs.There was a battle with the volume of the music I had to ask for it to be turned down as at one point it was cranked up to nightclub volume, so no-one at our table could hear one another, the waitress did it immediately but the man came and turned it back up again, after another 10 minutes of trying to talk over the volume I asked them again and explained we can't hear one another and especially my mum who wears a hearing device and all she could hear was the music. My overall thoughts are I like the food, but are you running a bar or a restaurant in the lounge part because I feel its more set up as a bar. Will only go again if I can get in the main part of the restaurant. We have had the take out from just eat and that has always...

I’ve been coming to Sofra for a long time, and it’s hands down my favourite Turkish restaurant. The food is always top-notch, the service is impeccable, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. I bring all my friends here, and every single one of them has left impressed!

The owner is a true gem—always welcoming, always taking the time to chat, and genuinely passionate about the food and the experience. You can tell this place is run with real heart, and it makes all the difference.

The food speaks for itself. From the meze selection, packed with rich flavours—creamy hummus, smoky aubergine, and crispy falafel—to the main courses that never fail to impress. The mixed grill is a personal favourite, with perfectly cooked, tender meats full of flavour. And no meal is complete without their incredible baklava, served with a steaming cup of Turkish tea.

Every visit feels like a special occasion, whether I’m here for a casual dinner or celebrating something with friends. If you’re looking for authentic Turkish food, warm hospitality, and a place that truly cares about its guests, Sofra is the place to be. I couldn’t...