I went with friends yesterday to Hillside social for a birthday monthly celebration. I was impressed as soon as I pulled up the outside looks very regal and statuesque and then the ambience inside is beautiful. It has a tropical southern classic feel. I I decided to get the butterfly cocktail. Really I wasn't impressed with it. It was not strong, came in a plastic cup and was underwhelming. I shared food with friends. We got the fried catfish and shrimp combo with mashed potatoes. We also got the suya beef skewers with sautéed vegetables and macaroni and cheese and greens. I was most impressed with the fried catfish. It was delicious and I'd recommend it. You won't be disappointed. The mashed potato were ok. The greens and macaroni and cheese were tasty. The service was good. Our server did a good job with our large group. Be aware if you have a large group gratuity will be included. On Sunday the entertainment is Don Diego jazz band. Overall it was a great time and a place with many photo opportunities. read more

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Came for a last minute date night on a Thursday. Loved the decor and the staff was uber attentive. On Thursdays they have r&b bingo and regular bingo. It was fun and the music vibe was great. My only dislike on bingo was that they gave away the answers (but I can be a little competitive so most people probably like that). As for the food, they have decent happy hour selections and happy hour lasts all night on Thursdays. We ordered the catfish nuggets, suya, and deviled eggs. The last two were not on HH but were well priced. I enjoyed each dish but thought the suya steak could be slightly more tender. I definitely plan to return and to bring others as it seems like a fun spot. read more

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They have IMPROVED on service!!! The Easter brunch was price well and many food options. The food wasn't great but it was decent.

We were greeted at the door, but we sat down for about 30 to 40 minutes and yet to talk to a server We also ordered a drinks to wait out the time at the bar and went back to our table and still haven't heard from a server read more

The food and waitress was very good. We went on a Friday evening without reservations and was seated by the loud speaker. Other table's were not filled and we weren't able to move to be able to enjoy the Live Music. Definitely will make reservations the next time for seating preference. read more

I would like to share my experience at hillside social. It was relaxing and good vibes. And Jojo is one of the best managers I've ever seen. Kudos to hillside and their management read more

Came for happy hour and the food and drinks were fantastic! Catfish nuggets were perfectly seasoned and lemon drop was super tasty and strong. Enjoyed the relaxed vibe, throwback music, and great customer service! Will be back! read more

Hillside Social - Cute little spot! - American Near Me - Cedar Hill, Texas

Loved the ambiance here! Walked in and loved that they had a live Dj he had me singing from the time I walked in! Service was top tier!! Tony was amazing! He made great recommendations, checked on us just enough and just made sure we had a great time. Great photo opportunities if that's your thing. Now here's why you came....the FOOD!!! Heatwave harvest (drink): 8/10 loved the presentation of this drink. The flavors were on point! It wasn't too sweet and was refreshing. I ended up having two but the only thing I'd change is adding more rum and less ice. Bourbon bbq shrimp: 8.5/10 alright presentation, but great flavor in the shrimp. The black eyed pea "relish" was good and wish there was a little more of it. The flavors went together nicely. Chicken wings (buffalo): 7.5/10 nothing special about the wings. They were a nice size and weren't overly saucy. Seafood artichoke dip: 7.5/10 really enjoyed the flavors in this dip! Wish it came out hotter and the cheese was melted. I also would recommend they serve this dip worth some type of pita bread or pita chip. The potato chips that come with the dip aren't the best combo. Shrimp and grits: 8/10 flavor wise this was pretty good. They aren't stingy with the shrimp and they were a nice size. I was missing the Gouda in the grits and could've used another scoop in the bowl. Eggs: 6/10 they weren't cooked as requested - soft, and were too stiff for my liking. The eggs looked seasoned with maybe pepper flakes. I did have to add salt and pepper. Catfish and grilled shrimp: 7.5/10 the shrimp and French fries were delicious. While the catfish was seasoned nicely, and had a nice crispy outer. it was slightly overcooked. Overall we enjoyed the food and looking forward to coming back for dinner service. read more

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I have high hopes for this place in the future. First off OUTSIDE of glasses were dirty. We got appetizer red velvet waffles that were cold with cold syrup . Our food was not what we expected.. all of it was overly salted and the grits had more Gouda cheese sauce than grits , the same for the Mac. We just could not bare to deal with it. (Same problems for 2 tables next to us) Frittatas do not have nearly as much protein as they should for either the oxtail or salmon. Crab fried rice was dry and flavorless . We also were the second table to arrive and got our food almost an hour after being here. Our server was not very attentive . We did like atmosphere and dj vibes . The drinks were refreshing EXCEPT for Bloody Mary which was made with a can of crushed tomatoes we saw being walked to the bar . It was not seasoned or dressed how one usually is . Out receipts made no sense and our concerns were not addressed as they should be for an establishment . Will not be coming back but I hope others have a good experience read more

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Upon arriving there is plenty of parking spaces available. The building outside looks to one of a venue hall compared to the open ambiance if the other restaurants near by. I did make reservations for Sundays brunch, again it was just opening and with the windows super tinted we weren't even sure they were open. Upon arrive we were greeted at the front door, and seated in a great booth. Our waiter was Tony and he was amazing giving recommendations. Now I will say this I wish the brunch menu was a little more on the breakfast side. Pancakes, waffles ,English muffins, homemade biscuits .. hell fruit I think this place has so much potential but breakfast could def be more than meat.Breakfast looks like a lhesby lunch /dinner menu. So my catfish was amazing no complaints seasoned very well. However my friend had oxtails they were really tender but the meat overall was lacking seasoning. Same with her Mac n cheese. All and all we will eventually give the dinner menu a try but hopefully the breakfast options will be reviewed. Other than that ... I love supporting black owned business , the hospitality is there, the drinks are there just need to add some simple additions to the breakt menu. It's funny because the family that was with their children were even looking for simple things on the menu, and we all started laughing and conversing on simple breakfast additions. read more

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First of all I was told that it's BLACK OWNED!! So let's first acknowledge that !!! Secondly, it gives night club vibes with the waitresses looking like bottle girls , with the tight body suits, and the handsome men to walking around for what ? Idk!! But I am thankful lol. It was giving very sexy yet classy at the same time . A lot of Eye candy for sure .. The restaurant is absolutely GORGEOUS, and looked to me to be themed in different areas of the restaurant. Each area decorated so nicely/ fancy but different . I had a party of 10 for my daughter's sweet 16 , and they did so well accommodating and being so attentive. I can't remember the name of our server , but she was a beautiful, respectful , tatted up, funny, yet rough around the edges a little .. she was definitely giving pretty tomboy vibes lol. She Had a short hair cut and facial piercings, had she been a little bit older I probably would have been trying to be more than her customer lol. Anyways , her customer service was amazing, very approachable/relatable and humorous. She laughed , made jokes and even pulled out my seat so that I could sit down ,, just so polite !!! It was a Saturday night , so they were definitely busy . And as they definitely should have been. It was Definitely a vibe !!! The r&b Music playing in the background, the bar was full of people and there were a couple of nice picture props including inside the lady's bathroom that many took advantage of including my party. The menu is something to discuss for real .. myself and my friend ordered a drink that came with cotton candy . The drink was slightly strong and sweet , it wasn't bad at all, but would I order again? Probably not. But let's get into the food !! They have so many great options that I simply couldn't choose . Initially, the cook/ person delivering the food seemed to be a little overwhelmed, which we understood completely considering the volume of business. Initially when presenting some of our food he /they seemed a little agitated. We had a large party , so I didn't react to the slight frustration. However , when they delivered the food and leaned that " I" had ordered two large entrees ( the oxtail meal AND the lamb chops meals ) for just myself , it definitely lightened the mood and we all laughed about my being greedy . Food was amazing !! Everything i ordered, I enjoyed !! This restaurant is definitely great for ladies night , Birthday parties, anniversary parties, and even just going solo and sitting at the bar !! I /we definitely enjoyed ourselves. This establishment is definitely a vibe!! I highly recommend this place and pray for its success!!! read more

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I truly enjoyed Easter Brunch with you all! And, your Mac n cheese is in my top 5 best in the DFW! The bartender and servers took great care of me and the DJ kept the hits coming back to back! No one knew I was coming to sing aloud and chair dance for two hours, but no one killed my vibe! They just let me rock out! Thanks for the experience. The next time I come will you bless me with a big to-go of Mac n cheese off GP? read more

Came with a friend for dinner and the entire experience was a huge letdown. Upon entering, we were not greeted by anyone and stood waiting for approximately 10 minutes until we decided to sit in the bar area. The restaurant did have a Bridgerton theme private party going on so maybe that caused the confusion we experienced - but we aren't too sure. Our waitress was kind, but new, and didn't really know the menu. We ultimately settled on a cup of seafood gumbo and calamari to start as well as drinks. The calamari was typical but the gumbo was extremely disappointing and sent back to the kitchen. We ordered our dinner - salmon with 2 sides and redfish with 2 sides. My redfish was brought out along with 1 of the wrong sides and my friend NEVER received her food. We waited for it to come (over 30 mins) but nothing. My food ended up going cold waiting to get hers (manners - didn't want to eat in front or without her). We had to speak with the manager who advised it was a front and back of the house mixup and took care of things for us but our night was spoiled by then and we left the establishment HUNGRY. We did leave a tip with the waitress but we won't be back. read more

I'll preface by saying this review is regarding the event room located immediately to the left as you walk in. This review benefits those looking to rent it out for their event. Sunday March 2025 1:30-4ish Pros of Hillside, based on my experience: parking is easy - spacious lot. Bar is a decent size. If I return, I'll sit there. Location is conveniently near a shopping center (over there by H&M). Drink prices aren't over the top. A margarita and mimosa = $22. Aesthetically pleasing. Now- for those looking to reserve the event room. It's a miss. The AC must've been broken. It was hot. We felt relief when they opened the doors to the room- because right outside (which was still inside of the restaurant) it was cool. You can also hear the live music from the restaurant while inside of the room. We were playing music, too, but the other music was louder. There was a server who came in to assist at times, but a guest of ours did note that they hadn't come to clear the plates from our table in a timely fashion. Either way- I would come back one day to sit at the bar and try the food and get an experience directly from the establishment. But sadly, based on reviews here, and word of mouth, I don't see Hillside being here 5 years from now. read more

Dropped by for happy hour recently and had a great time catching up with friends and listening to the fantabulous DJ Fraces J! Unfortunately, this place still has a few kinks to work out, namely with their service. Our server was so out of it and ended up charging me for another table's food. Then had an attitude about it when I requested a correction smh! Luckily, the bar manager fixed it but that was after waiting for an exceptionally long time. Oh, and forgot to mention that they messed up our order, but I didn't want to make a fuss (and I was really hungry) so I just ate it. On the plus side, the food was great (love their wings!) and the staff (other than my server) was really friendly. I'll definitely return but I'll just pay cash next time lol! read more

Please do not wait your time nor Money... the food was not cooked thoroughly. The manager tried to make me feel like she was doing me a favor because we didn't make reservations which I was not offered that choice when I called. The Manager was very unprofessional.. It's not worth it.. I had a party of 10. No one was happy ... Our serve was great shout out to Cee-Cee.. read more

This is an older review that I forgot to post. Jay is the bomb! After having a horrible experience sitting at the bar, he made extra effort to make sure I had an enjoyable experience. So I wanted to shout him out. Today, I revisited and To y was our server. The service was still slow but he did an EXCELLENT job serving us! The food is good here, but the are so dang slow with the service!!! Ugh! read more

Hillside Social - Tony - American Near Me - Cedar Hill, Texas

This was a pleasant surprise! After trying their brunch a while back, I wasn't expecting much--but dinner here is a whole different experience and way better than brunch. The dinner menu is where they really shine, with elevated dishes and flavors that are on point. The atmosphere at night is perfect for the grown and sexy crowd--great vibes, laid-back music, and a chill yet upscale feel. The food was fantastic; every dish was fresh, well-seasoned, and clearly crafted with care. The drink selection was also impressive--whether you're in the mood for wine, a cocktail, or something a little stronger, they've got you covered. For example, black eye pea hummus who would have ever thought to do that? If you're planning a visit, definitely go for dinner. It's the perfect spot for a date night, catching up with friends, or just enjoying a night out. I'll definitely be back for more! read more

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The food was delicious, the service was excellent and the ambiance was that of the perfect brunch place! Photo opportunities, live music, well thought wall paper with great interior design read more

We were seated right away and our server was Sisi. She was helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. The chicken Alfredo and jerked chicken were flavorful and delicious. Greens were well cooked and spiced right too. Very beautiful spot, would be perfect for event or birthday party!!! read more

Reservation was 1:30 but seated at 2:15! Ordered at 3:00 with food showing up at 3:40. 1/2 portions! 17% gratuities for individual and 20% for parties of 6 or more. Today the place was not crowded, but it took us almost 2 hours to get our food orders! So I guess it's gonna take another hour. It'll be 430 before we actually get our food. read more

I was at the location for a birthday party. Upon entering I was very pleased with the picturesque environment. It was beautiful florals all over the place on the walls. Each section of the location had different types of floral backgrounds. The restaurant was a very nice size and welcoming. There was a good amount of people there. It didn't take long for our orders to be placed but a little bit of a wait for our food to be served. I ordered the lamb chops with mac and cheese and asparagus spears. All of the food was good but the lamb chops were outstanding. The meat was tender and had a nice taste to it. The customer service was also friendly and helpful. I would definitely visit the location again. read more

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D- Food 2/10 Atmosphere 6/10 Service 5/10 Pretty place, sad food. A waste honestly. The best thing they have going for themselves is how pretty it is on the inside. That is IT. read more

Hillside Social - See attached review - American Near Me - Cedar Hill, Texas

Mixed Feelings About Hillside Social -- Beautiful Vibes, But the Execution Missed the Mark I really wanted to love Hillside Social. The decor is stunning and the ambiance at first glance was exactly what I was hoping for. But unfortunately, my experience didn't quite match the aesthetics. While waiting for our table, I noticed the floor was sticky--something I mentioned to the manager who brushed it off with little concern. That should have been my first red flag. Once seated, the service was... rocky. My drink took an unusually long time to arrive, even though the restaurant wasn't crowded. Then the waitress informed me the potatoes I ordered were unavailable--only to realize she had given me the wrong menu altogether. That level of oversight is frustrating. We also had to battle a persistent fly and even a surprise gnat while trying to enjoy our food. Not what you expect when dining indoors. And while the food itself was delicious (credit where it's due!), the silverware situation was just bizarre. We had mismatched utensils not once, but twice. For an establishment like this, consistency should be standard, not optional. To top it all off, the AC seemed to be struggling, and it became noticeably warm during our meal. For two perimenopausal women, that was not ideal. When it was time to pay, the waitress explained they were having a system glitch and couldn't process a charge over $75--so they had to split it into two separate payments. I've dined in a lot of places and never encountered that before. What really disappointed me was the absence of the manager. Not once did she check on our table after I raised the initial concern. This was my cousin's second time here and she had been raving about it. Sadly, this was my first--and probably last--visit. I had high hopes, but service, attention to detail, and guest experience matter just as much as good food and pretty décor. Hillside Social, I hope you take this as a call to tighten up. We've got to do better. read more

Went on a Friday night 2/21/25. DJ & Cover band. Great vibes, great service. We had a reservation which I do recommend; not sure if they were taking walkins. The food was ok, oxtails could've been more tender and the fish more seasoned. Would try again, looks like they have a good happy hour. read more

Hillside Social - Oxtails, red fish - American Near Me - Cedar Hill, Texas

This was not a good experience at all. We came to celebrate a graduation, and was not happy, service was lousy, was over charged for happy hour items..the ambiance is cute, but the service definitelyneeds to be upgraded. Our waitress was not the most friendliest or willing to help. Food is subpar, nice size portions, but subpar, i wont be returning read more

I had high hope for this place. I love supporting black owned businesses, especially woman owned and the fact that it is right in my backyard seemed even more appealing. I was wrong! Upon arrival the place is super cute, and aesthetically pleasing. Super cute and fun decor. The food was terrible! Food came out cold, chicken was undercooked, and the wait was extremely long. A we vice wasn't very good either unfortunately. The server wasn't very knowledgeable regarding the menu, and hardly checked on us during the visit. This may be a nice place for drinks/happy hour but outside of just sitting at the bar for a few drinks, I suggest not wasting your time. read more

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Listen!!!!! I am a foodie. Checking out new restauruants is my thing. But enough about me. Hillside social has all the aesthetics. You can take all the pics here. Service was great! We had Tony as a server and his service!....he made us feel like we were so important. It couldn't have been a better place to take my friend for her birthday. He made the experience THE EXPERIENCE! It's so much pressure when you're re trying to make memories for people and he helped me to do this for her. Thank you sooooo much Tony. They had a live DJ then after they had a live band which was great also. Can you say VIBES!!!!!! The OWNER Tracy came to our table 3x to check on us which pushed the experience even further. You have to try this place you will not be disappointed. read more

Service is really bad the waitress should choose another profession- attitude is totally wrong. It took over 30 mins to get a glass of water Appetizer- chicken wings needed more flavor and to be fully (asked for well done) There is a one at a time drink rule of which it takes over 30 to 40 mins to get - only good drink was the Strawberry Tini Been here since 8:45 pm 10:04 and still no entree - told them to just give it to me to go. Now the music/ DJ is only good part this restaurant. Entree finally came at 10:12pm Crab fried rice (No crabmeat and really salty) And there was a spider on the table. Advised the manager of what was wrong and all he said was thank you, no I am sorry for the inconvenience. 1st and last time. read more

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Overall: Unfortunately, Hillside is a huge miss. The restaurant itself is decorated nicely, however, that's about the only good thing I can say besides the servers being decent. Also, they have a cigar area that you can't smoke in because there is no ventilation, which was disappointing. To start off, the music is nice feature except the DJ isn't actually mixing the music, he cuts off the song abruptly and plays the next one. You definitely need to order an appetizer because it takes at least 45 minutes to receive your meal. I got one of their lemon-tinis which was good except my glass came out with a long (longer than my pointer finger) hair wrapped around the base. What I Got: - Seafood artichoke dip: Skip this. I was expecting to get chunks of seafood but it only tasted like I was dipping into cream cheese. Also, this comes with kettle chips. The only time I actually enjoyed this appetizer was when I got a chip that had a lot of seasoning. - Fried oyster deviled eggs: Skip this. The egg is overpowered by the sweetness of the bacon jam. It's missing the mustard and relish taste that you would get in a traditional deviled egg. - Red Fish with red beans and rice and greens: For there to be a creamy cajun sauce on the fish, this dish lacked flavor. I sent the red beans and rice back because it also lacked flavor (I didn't taste broth or anything, the beans could've cooked longer, and it tasted like everything might've just been made in the bean juice.) - Oxtails with greens and sweet potatoes: The oxtails were the only thing I actually enjoyed. They were seasoned generously and were meaty. The greens fell flat and the sweet potatoes were just barely sweet. read more

I wasn't able to give zero starts or else I would have because my experience was horrible! I have a lot to say about Hillside Social, but unfortunately none of it is good. I booked a reservation for brunch and it was our first time trying out the restaurant so we were looking forward to it. My reservation was at 130p and we got seated about 140-145p which was fine. Our server came to take our drink order, to which I had questions about the drinks and she had no idea of the answer and had to ask. She finally came back about 10 minutes later and we ordered 3 mimosas crafts which each come with 2 juices. When we received our drinks only 3 juices came and I asked where the others were to which the serve replied with "well typically people don't use a lot of juice so I didn't bring them all" I advised her that we wanted all our juices. She came back about 10-15 min later and from there we ordered our food at about 2-215. Come 3p I asked our server how much longer for our food and she advised she just told them to put it in and it would be a few minutes. Well a few minutes turned to 330p with no food and we asked for a manager and told them to cancel the order. A group of ladies next to us expressed issues as well and as we were leaving they received their food but said they sent it back due to it not meeting their standard, to which I can agree with because one of the ladies showed me what was supposed to be cabbage and it was brown. The service was horrible, from the server to the manager being that when we called the manager over he claimed he was going to come to our table, yet he walked by our table numerous times. We also had someone in our party that needed to have medicine with food and as I stated our food never came. All in all we were there from 145p-430p with no food. The only good thing about the establishment was the band. I would NEVER recommend anyone here nor will I even dare to try to go back. Worst experience I've ever had. read more

Ambiance is very nice. Food was ok. The seafood pasta had a great flavor. I was upset with two small shrimp, a crab claw, and two pieces of crawfish for the price. I'm good. I will walk over to Razzoo's to get more for my money. read more

Melrose Was Everything, Best Bartender Hands Down! Service was quick drinks were strong and on point. read more

Hillside Social - American Near Me - Cedar Hill, Texas

Decor was cute. Food was very off--gumbo's texture was unusual, bad taste, and served cold. They were out of abt 4 main course dishes and 3 desserts. I was hungry and extremely disappointed. but read more

Ambiance is great however food is not good at all. Went for brunch and 70% of menu not available. Ordered $46 steak and eggs - Waffle House serves better steaks. 5 of 6 was not able to eat - food not acceptable. Food arrived cold or not as expected. Gumbo looks like spaghetti sauce. Asked for Manager and he/she never came to our table. Server was attentive but could not advocate for better food. Sad to see a local Black-Owned restaurant unable to meet basic food quality. I will not recommend to others. read more

Hillside Social - Gumbo was cold, no flavor and roux not quality - American Near Me - Cedar Hill, Texas

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Food is HORRIBLE! Wait staff ok. Prices unbelieveable. $23 dollars for a leg quartered served from the microwave. It's hard to support black businesses as they are always trying to get over. The food received today if I had to grade was a D-. This is only because the wait staff was ok. I'll never go back. Please stay away. You will be very disapointed. i would say this is probably the worst restaurant I visited when it comes to food quality. You'd be better off purchasing a $5 meal from Mc Donalds. read more

the steak bite was Ass and it left my left Bottom Lip Red and Sore never coming again

You have to make reservations. It was 5 of us because if it was 6 of us it's a 75$ charge/non-refundable and Not use towards you purchase. We ended up at a table and moved to another table to see the band. One of the chairs was wet and our guess sat in a wet chair. The waitress wasted alcohol on her. The waitress apologized. They mention it will be a wait for food but we wasn't expecting a 2 hour wait. No one came to our table to mention the wait time. We had to flag the waitress down to ask. When she came back she mentioned that we had 6 tables ahead of us...We had 2 alcoholic drinks Heatwave $17.00+4 custom amount and there was no heat until we mentioned it then the took the drink back and put a cucumber and sugar cube on it and burn the sugar cube/Pineapple Basil Martini $17.00+4 Custom amount and Service Change (17%) -$7.14 Total of 49.14 What is the Custom Amount for? That is a ridiculous price for 2 drinks. Bottle are cheap at the liquor store. Never got to taste or look at the food. We were so hungry we're we had to leave. The only good thing is that they comp or ticket because they took two sips and we had to relocate to another restaurant. read more

Hillside Social - The 1 st drink and second - American Near Me - Cedar Hill, Texas

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Food was great. Music was fantastic. Ambiance was good. I will be back. 10 out of 10

Great place all around! Service was excellent but don't be in a hurry. They're not! Food was really good too! Glad I chose it to celebrate my birthday! read more