Best food I definitely recommend you try this place the cookies are amazing and the chicken sliders are delicious

I came to Social Bird for dinner and drinks with some friends, and everything was so amazing that I came back the very next night with another group. The food was excellent, and the service was great! Everything was so flavorful, they've really perfected the menu. My favorites were the burrata, the KFC wings, and the fried chicken sliders. The drinks were awesome as well! I'll be back soon! read more

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You've gotta try the Fried Chicken Sliders!! Super tasty, incredibly delicious fried chicken. We also had the steak and truffle fries which were tasty (but steeply priced, no surprise of course). Husband and I came for dinner on the weekend and were lucky to grab a seat at the bar where we felt compelled to order cocktails. Cocktails were tasty though, and I went with a tequila-based drink. Very busy for dinner, but truly a socially vibrant vibe that I would return to. Shoutout to our bartender who was super friendly and warm, but accidentally banged his shin on a corner of the counter or something like that. Hope he's feeling better. Husband's review: "The fried chicken sliders include the most moist and tender fried chicken I've ever had. Don't pay for the whiskey here though, it's overpriced." read more

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I came here after having dinner in Walnut Creek. I met my friends, ordered fries, and drinks. A couple of rounds in, an employee came to our table and told us we needed to leave. They said that if we didn't order dinner, we could not order more drinks. It's ridiculous because we already had dinner somewhere else. I will never ever eat or drink here again. I don't understand why they chose our table. Why? Is it because we were not white? read more

The ambience inside was beautiful, however we opted to sit outside in the patio around back. It was a sunny day to enjoy a glass of Riesling and the Korean fried wings. I enjoyed the avocado toast as well. The sole was delicate and delicious, and the serving size was perfect. The wagyu burger was very juicy. Service was friendly and prompt. I just wish they had a dog menu. read more

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Every single dish was a flavor bombshell, and the staff treated us like absolute royalty. The vibe is effortlessly chill, making it the perfect spot to unwind and lose track of time. We loved it! read more

I was watching another cooking competition show one day and mussels appeared and suddenly I really wanted some mussels. Found Social Bird nearby via Yelp and ditched work for an hour to have a lunch date here. I ordered the mussels for myself since my date doesn't like mollusks for texture reasons. They came with this nice broth and some bread to soak up all the broth. I haven't had mussels in so long so I had no idea if these were considered good quality, but I sure enjoyed them! He orders a sandwich and mentioned that was good as well. Just a small complaint re the ratio of things, but whatever, I had my mussels and felt good. We also share some wings. Those were tasty as well. Would def come back and try some more stuff from their menu! read more

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Incredible food and excellent service! The ambiance was so nice! I recommend it highly. read more

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Lovely place! I had the steak rustic bowl and it was fabulous! I was in keto heaven! The steak was cooker a perfect med rare. Lovely glass of rosé with it. Our server was wonderful. Street parking on a Sunday was pretty easy and free. Will definitely be coming back here again! read more

SOCIAL BIRD - Steak rustic bowl. It was fantastic and a great keto option! - Gastropubs Near Me - Lafayette, California

I'm in town visiting family who live just around the corner from Social Bird. I've been twice during my stay and I just have to comment on how great the service is. Each time we've only ordered drinks or just coffee alone, and yet the staff is exceptionally attentive, friendly, and accurate with our orders. I normally don't write reviews but I felt this establishment deserved a positive one for their kindness and genuine hospitality. Can't wait to stop in during my next visit! read more

Love this place! Great Happy Hour! Today, the peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream was a spectacular dessert. The food is always great. The staff is always friendly and helpful. This is one of my favorite places. read more

the food here was really good! you can tell all the ingredients are fresh. the dessert was delicious! highly recommend the butterscotch pudding. they also had happy hour menu. our server was great too! fun place to hangout at grab food and drinks. read more

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Food poisoning - we went to Social Bird as we have many times before when we're in the area. We ordered oysters and hanger steak, amongst several other items. The hanger steak was ordered medium rare, but came out well done. No problem, we sent it back - it came back rare, but my husband didn't want to raise another fuss so he ate it as is. Four hours later, my husband was completely incapacitated with food poisoning. We're not sure if it was the oysters or the steak (he was the only one that ate both), but regardless he was very sick. I immediately called Social Bird and spoke with the assistant GM. He apologized and assured me he would look into it and follow-up. I had to follow-up with him - he again apologized and said they'd refund us for the two items and send a $50 gift card. Almost a week later, and there has been no refund and no gift card (which is kind of moot because we aren't inclined to return). I'm disappointed that a restaurant we previously enjoyed handled this situation so poorly. We obviously won't be returning, and I can't recommend Social Bird on the chance that you experience what my husband experienced with their food. Edit: Social Bird reached out following this review. They emailed the incorrect email address originally, and that is now resolved. Still waiting to see the refund hit our account, but assume that will come through. Unfortunately, food poisoning is a hard thing to get past so I don't think we'll return. read more

I've been here twice with a friend and recently came back with my family to celebrate a birthday. The place is nice and cozy, with good service that's friendly and accommodating. The food is good, though a bit on the pricey side. Overall, I'd recommend this place for special occasions. read more

We've been to Social Bird several times and always enjoyed our food but last night I ordered the Buratta and it was to die for! I can't stop thinking about it and want to return today. No similarity but the best food I've tasted besides See's Scotchmallows, which have been my ultimate guilty pleasure. The noise level is extreme but we found a quieter spot, our only other option is the patio. read more

Have not had a bad meal there. Little noisy but has a good vibe. Drinks are good and the espresso martini is very nice.

Came to Social Bird with two girls friends for a Saturday brunch! It was very busy, but it didn't look like a lot were waiting to be seated. We made a reservation ahead of time for three. Two of us arrived a little before our reservation and were seated right away at a "community table" near their entrance. It wasn't too bad since we sat in the booth side of the counter height table away from the other parties. Our server came by with water and checked in a couple of time before our entire party was there. He was very pleasant and patient. We ordered three Mexican mules. We thought it was a little tart and asked for more ginger beer. Our server brought it out pretty quickly and we poured it in our three cups. We ordered our appetizers and food shortly after and food arrived pretty quickly. Service was great. Restroom was clean. Good was great. If you're in the Lafayette area, check out Social Bird for brunch, lunch, or dinner. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Great food, good beer selection. Multiple sport screens. Good vibes. Friendly servers. Good philly steak sandwich. All four people liked their orders. read more

Stopped by for happy hour on a Wednesday and was pleasantly surprised by how much my partner and I enjoyed Social Bird. We ordered the sliders, truffle fries, and cheese plate with some drinks. The sliders were so good with a fluffy bun and a juicy burger cooked medium rare. The truffle fries are huge and the truffle flavor really takes a front seat. The fries are served with aioli and it pairs so well together. The cheese plate was delicious and everything paired so nicely together. Great food, ambiance, and service! read more

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I love coming by social bird. The staff are always so friendly, personal and professional. I enjoy the social atmosphere and the food is always delicious and high quality. read more

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Oh wow. First off, shout out to Jess for being an amazing server. Everything was absolutely incredible. We went there today for my cousin's birthday, seven of us. All our first time. Everything was fantastic. The food, the service, the desserts. We will all be back. I had the steak frites and it was perfectly cooked. Bread pudding was the best I've ever had. My mom had the vegan bowl with salmon, sans a few ingredients due to allergies. Jess was amazing with being able to accommodate those with allergies and sensitive pallets. They have a nice little kids menu, I forgot to take a photo of it though. I forgot to say this so I'm adding it now- the truffle fries were the BEST I have ever had. I mean wow. So do yourself a favor and get a side of them! read more

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The steak was good but partially burned. Their deserts are tiny and overpriced. A very loud environment inside. read more

The food is so delicious, service is great and they were really good with our kids, had a nice kids menu and cups for them. Nice to eat fancy food and be able to enjoy it together. They even have a separate vegan menu and label what is gluten free which was really helpful read more

Food is 3* and drinks are 5*! They have a very nice wine & beer selection and the cocktails were great (super flavorful and interesting ingredients). The food, however, was just OK. The oysters were quite good, but the wagyu burger was pretty mediocre (and I ordered it with cheese and bacon and those weren't initially included on the burger so a few minutes after getting my burger, I was given a plate of 2 bacon strips and a plate of a single slice of cheddar cheese). The pumpkin risotto was pretty good and the brownie and lemon curd desserts were both OK. read more

It's been a while since we went for dinner at social bird but it remains a fond memory for us and a place we'd like to go back to soon. The vibe is casual but classy and the food was on point. California cuisine in a laid back environment - it was a nice low key date night for us. read more

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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 of 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 after 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. read more

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This is my go to restaurant. The food is always cooked to perfection and the service is great. There is nothing to fault about this place unless it's cold outside and they have to open the back door frequently. If you're in Lafayette, this is the place to go! read more

Came here for happy hour Sunday 3-5pm. No line at this time around 4pm and plenty of tables open. We got the pork tostada, popcorn chicken, dozen oysters, squash and wagyu slider. All were very delicious and would order the pork tostada, oysters and wagyu sliders again for the HH price. Would come again to also try the HH mules and cocktails! read more

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Reservation system is not user friendly. Why Yelp helps instead of routing reservation to another site.

Love the food and the wines! I WISH they had gluten free bread and more gluten-free options- only a few here. The sole fish is great. I love the Hitching Post pinot noir. read more

Social Bird in downtown Lafayette comes from the same owners of two of the best restaurants in Danville IMHO - Esin and Revel. We came here for lunch after a pleasant hike around the Lafayette Reservoir. The restaurant is pretty large with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. The dark wooden furniture and artwork gives off a casual, trendy vibe. The menu has entrees that look very familiar to us, and glad they offer a kid's menu too. The King Salmon Salad Bowl was probably the best dish, and the wife normally doesn't like salads! The salmon was cooked perfectly and was soft and moist, and the watermelon, radishes, and beets really added some freshness. 5 stars. The Snake River Wagyu Kid's burger was cooked on the rare side, so its definitely more pink than our 3yo is used too. We'll probably ask for medium well next time. 4 stars. Steamed Mussels seems to be a mainstay in the menu in all of Esin's restaurants, with the coconut-curry broth that's also excellent with bread. Just 2 unopened mussels, so 4 stars. Short Rib Sandwich is a nice riff on the French Dip. Excellent sandwich - starts off with crispy bread but everything melds so well together with beefy flavors after dipping in that Au Jus. Definitely would come back. We go to Lafayette Reservoir often but for some reason haven't dined in Lafayette too often. Plenty of street parking along Mt Diablo Blvd. read more

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Excellent food and drinks Service is fast and friendly The place is amazing, outside and inside seating is a option 10:10 read more

The food was great didn't get much but the appetizers were quick and savory mixed with the drinks and ambiance it was a great time the wings were great well cooked crispy and had a good portion of sauce on them will certainly be back to try more read more

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This spot was a great find! Our server Mateus was friendly and very helpful providing suggestions! The food was excellent and plentiful! They have a great happy hour from 3 to 5! read more

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Amazing food, friendly staff, and a great atmosphere. The flavors were fresh and unique, and the service made the whole experience even better. Definitely a place I'd come back to again! read more

It's my second home, going to this place forever since it started and celebrate my birthdays here just about every year. Love the outdoors seating when weather permits. read more

Their outdoor patio is my favorite in all of Lafayette! So cozy and warm (even on chilly nights). Friendly service. And good food. Their roasted cauliflower and beet salad appetizers are delicious, and I always order the salmon special when they have it -- never disappoints. Also like their Devil's medicine cocktail (not stingy with the tequila!) and the Northside Collins mocktail. read more

What a fun evening at Social Bird! We met some friends who have been here before but I gad not. We had reservations and were IMMEDIATELY seated. We then were immediately approached on water and our friends arrived and again approached on drinks. Service was fantastic. From server to the manager (more on that later) this was what I would expect today when dining out. The ambiance was a little fun, lively and a little loud but when packed full as it was, that's always a challenge. We has the fried cauliflower and sautéed spinach which was probably the best spinach I have ever had. I tasted some vinegar, pine nuts (you could see) and black currents for a sweet note that paired perfectly with the spinach. The spinach was center cut with a very slight crunch, not the soggy spinach you think of and it did not leave a coating on your tongue (you know what I am talking about?) I had the fried chicken slider and biscuits with cheddar cheese and pepper jelly. The biscuits were tasty and the fried chicken was really good. It came with a vinegar basted tangy slaw which went well with the fried chicken. The dish also came with home fried potato chips which I couldn't stop eating. After our meal our friends had to go boxes stacked on the table and the manager saw this and came over asking them if they wanted a bag. Great customer service. I will definitely be going back and putting it on my fun place to eat list in Lafayette. 5 stars read more

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Food has always been good. I like going during the day before the afternoon rush. The service is good and the ambiance is lively. I usually order the Di Stefano Burrata as a starter and Brandt Beef Prime Hanger Steak Frites my main with a Hazy to go along with it. read more

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Friend took me here for the first time. Great Happy Hour with a nice selection of drinks and oysters. We also got sliders with fries. Service was great. Sat outside and enjoyed the perfect weather with great conversation. Would definitely come back again for Happy Hour and oysters. read more