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Social Bird Kitchen and Bar

Restaurant Gastropub Small plates restaurant New us american restaurant

Highbrow gastropub bites, craft beer & cocktails in stylish surrounds with a wraparound bar. People often mention great, fries, delicious, nice, menu, ordered, good, time, burger, service,


Address

3593 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549

Website

social-bird.com

Contact

(925) 298-5828

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (399 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 11:30 AM to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (12) fries (10) delicious (10) nice (8) menu (8) ordered (7) good (7) time (7) burger (7) service (6)
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  • 5/5 Alejandra B. 2 years ago on Google
    The service is excelent, I was there asking myself what was the best choose, and the waiter help me to select the plates and the cocktails, the space is very nice, with some music, and you can sit down and enjoy the nice weather. I really like this place. I hope you enjoy this place so much as me
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Miss Brittany E. 1 year ago on Google
    I just enjoyed a Sunday Lunch, I ordered the steak with fries and arugula salad, this was tasty! I also ordered the cheese plate which was $7 I wasn’t a fan of this item, I still had a good experience the staff was friendly and the atmosphere was nice! I will return!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jemellee M. 6 months ago on Google
    The restaurant is located in Lafayette Mercatile. A sort of upscale in the Lafayette Area. There’s plenty of parking however there is a fee. And we didn’t see public parking across the street until after we ate (nope I don’t know if there’s a fee also). The food: it’s good. I ordered the pasta special for the day. It came with rainbow carrots, brussle sprouts, and can add protein. So I added Salmon. It was delicious! Salmon was cooked medium rare which was perfect. Glad our server recommended it. Among the group, we also ordered avocado bruschetta, truffle fries, fried Mary’s chicken breast and biscuit sliders, and cod tostadas. For dessert I ordered the toffee apple crunch cake (I think) sorry this was new on the menu. Anyway, it was satisfying. I loved how the cake was warm not hot and then you get a taste of that toffee crunch. I’d say pair it coffee or latte fter your meal or…before. Service was excellent! Our server was on top of it. She gave us the specials of the day and got down to business. Food came fast. Only thing I had an issue with was it cost almost another meal to add protein if your meal didn’t come with one. It was pricey but I should have known since we were in an “upscale” area. Overall, the experience was great. Note if you are seated by the front door (the table with multiple seating) and there are only three or four in your group be prepared to sit with others. I don’t mind it, as long as people don’t stare at you.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Asad K. 2 years ago on Google
    2nd Visit: Once again great. A must try is the chicken sliders. The biscuits the sliders are served on are amazing. Will be coming here often for more. One thing I missed last time is the option to ask about "Today's Pasta" due to it's placement on the menu. Very happy we noticed it this time. Our server David was extremely nice and helpful! 1st Visit: Definitely worth visiting. I had known about this restaurant for a long time but assumed it was going to be unreasonably priced and portioned. The pricing was definitely fair to the quality and the portions, along with many different options on the menu to chose from. I went after many suggestions from friends and it was great. Most of all the staff was extremely kind and considerate with prompt food delivery even during busy lunch time on a Saturday. Will be going back for drinks and to try more from the menu for pictures 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sam S. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a relatively new spot in Lafayette and it sure looks nice and new. The staff are friendly and sincere even though they might not be trained extensively. We had the Korean wings which had great crisp and sauce, the Wagu burger which had amazing beef patty and cook to perfect medium as requested the bun did not look impressive but was actually quiet well for the burger for fries we got the truffle fries which is significantly better than regular but still was not what I would consider top tier and finally wild mushroom with prawn (not exact name) which was below expectation.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tejinder G. 7 months ago on Google
    fun ladies night out, pumpkin risotto was amazing the drinks are cute in name and very well made this place is always a good choice

  • 5/5 Lisa C. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent dining experience. Beautiful restaurant. Exceptional service. Fun menu. Delicious food. Tantalizing desserts. Try the wings, ask for the specials of the day and try multiple desserts! And, the Oysters were fresh, YES!

  • 5/5 Karen V. 6 months ago on Google
    The server was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The food was very delicious. My husband had the steak and I had the risotto, both were beautifully done. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and it was fun to be there. The server and the kitchen were able to accommodate my nightshade allergies. Great experience!

  • 5/5 Angie H. 6 months ago on Google
    I wasn’t sure what to expect since it took a while to get seated and it was SO BUSY inside around 2 pm! A hostess guided me to a side outdoor patio where there was respite from the noise and an available two top. There’s a garden in the back but I didn’t check it out and a wraparound bar. The server was awesome and friendly and informed me that everything is fresh, farm-to-table and delicious. He was right! I got the vegan bowl and added chicken. We also subbed feta for vegan feta but several bites in, I tasted blue cheese!!!! He confirmed and swapped out a new plate, comped me a soup of the day (lentil), and it was overall a wonderful experience even considering the mistake of trespassing blue cheese.

  • 5/5 Steven E. 5 months ago on Google
    This place was very good. They have a large wine menu. They had lots of dog friendly patio seating. I very much enjoyed my prawn and polenta bowl. I could definitely see myself eating here again if I was in the area.

  • 5/5 Jessica C. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a delicious dinner. The Happy Hour deals were great and the pork chop for the entree was delicious. Will definitely be coming back. Our waiter was delightful and provided excellent service and wine recommendations

  • 3/5 josie s. 11 months ago on Google
    Reviews do not lie. The good news is that they have the most incredible chicken sliders. They were very flexible with substitutions. The bad: the food took over 45 minutes to come out. We had already done drinks and appetizers at another restaurant, and we just wanted to do our main meal here and it took forever. The good news is that we were not starving. The other pet peeve I had is with the host who had a “better than thou attitude”. I called in advance to ask for a reservation, and they said it was not necessary. When I arrived the male host asked if I had a reservation and gave me a snotty look when I said I did not. I did not explain that I had previously called, but nevertheless, I believe he felt I was not worthy and put us in an area that was in the direct path of the kitchen. Because we had arrived at 8 o’clock. They were many tables available, but this was the best he could do. Sorry, social bird but you need to train your host to offer the best they can especially when it’s the end of the day who the heck are they saving the tables for?

  • 5/5 Sydnie 2 years ago on Google
    Always so good. Oysters are super fresh and some of the best I've ever had. The coffee is also amazing after a full meal. I love their small bites options. The staff here has been great and so personable.

  • 5/5 Marissa R. 1 year ago on Google
    Oscar provided attentive service and catered to all our needs. The food was absolutely delectable. Highly recommend the Korean fried wings and lamb sliders (pictured). We had a mixed experience with the cocktails - one was well executed while the other came through a tad bitter- could have been my choice from the menu though. All-in-all, we’ll be returning and trying the other restaurants in their portfolio!

  • 5/5 Geronimo Carlo R. 1 year ago on Google
    I came across this place on a whim because of Yelp while I was in the area, and it did not disappoint! The food here is high quality in a casual environment, the service was excellent, and the menu was simple—compliments to the chef. I came here with my parents, and we shared all these dishes: Oysters: super fresh and tasty, worth it Steamed mussels: this was a highlight of the meal; the sauce was delicious, and ask for extra bread to dip in the sauce Petrale sole on mashed potatoes (daily special): this was savory and delicious, and the mashed potatoes were perfect wagyu burger: the burger was juicy, and the fries were crispy; also super high quality Everything here is delicious, and I'd come here again. Service was excellent, prices were reasonable for the quality, and parking was pretty easy in the area.

  • 4/5 Jocelyn H. 1 year ago on Google
    Place was nice, clean, presentable. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Parking: streets or public structures Taste: 6/10 Presentation: 8/10 Service: 7/10 Bar/Drinks: 8/10

  • 5/5 Justin S. 1 year ago on Google
    Update: oysters are $1.50 now. Still a deal. Fried chicken was a bit disappointing and sad looking. Tasted ok though. Awesome happy hour in a great space with two large tvs. $1 oysters are always a win, bar area is fun and lively. Lots of beer options and different cocktails. The cheese board was delicious. Will definitely come again!

  • 4/5 Shirley M. 2 years ago on Google
    My husband and I went here for the first time this past weekend. We were actually going to Batch & Brine but it was closed. Maybe because it was Easter Sunday. Anyway, we spotted this place across the street and decided to give it a try. We got seats at the bar and were greeted right away by the bartender and given menus and ordered drinks. We ordered the Korean style chicken wings, arugula salad and the burger with fries, all to share. The bartender asked if we would like the wings and salad first and then the burger. I really appreciated that attention to detail. We were able to take our time to enjoy the absolutely delicious wings and salad. There was a nice period of time before the burger came. My only criticism is that the fries were dreadful. They were blonde at best and totally saturated with the oil. If I had to guess, I say that their fryer wasn’t hot enough. I really hope that someone from the restaurant reads this and makes an adjustment. Good fries are such a treat. We will definitely go back though.

  • 3/5 Krystal W. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute place and great food...but... The service was super slow. I had intended to spend an hour there and we were definitely there for over two. Our first dish was the oysters and they were great, but it took them over 30 minutes to serve them. It also took forever (probably 20-30 minutes) to get a box and the check. - 1 star As for the other food: The fish fry Monday had slightly soggy coating, but the fish itself was super flaky and a great texture. The truffle fries were also great! They had awesome flavor and were the consistency of well done fries at InNOut. 3 stars The outside patio was nice, but there weren't enough umbrellas and it got really hot in the sun. We had to move the table just so it was semi comfortable. - 1 star


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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