Great atmosphere awesome specials every night!! They gave a nice big screen to catch the games! Beer selection was awesome! I got the shrimp n grits which was phenomenal read more

So, I experienced Social52 for my first time on a Saturday night. I had one shot of tequila, the waitress did not appear for 20 minutes after and I was unable to try any other drinks. Jk she brought me a Long Island Ice Tea. I am giving this place five stars. This is a live review. Come to Social52. read more

We traveled 90 miles for the amazing food at Social 52. We wish we could have enjoyed the atmosphere, which we did in January when we discovered the restaurant while visiting the Capitol building. Instead, due to COVID, we took the food and ate in our car across the street. The quality was still amazing. After we started eating, my daughter decided she wanted a side of their mouth watering Brussel Sprouts, so I called to place an additional order. When I mentioned that we were eating in our car across the street, the Manager told me to stay in the car and he brought the Brussel Sprouts to us. They have great Happy Hour deals on food and a great cocktail menu. We look forward to visiting Richmond, and Social 52 again soon. read more

When I received my entree, there was a hair in my food and had to wait another 20 minutes to get our food remade. We were given no compensation for our inconvenience for not only making us wait so long for the replacement plate to be made, but also the establishment violating Health Codes. I sent them an email letting them know exactly what happened. No response. I didn't expect a refund or anything, but I at least expected a response or an apology. Spent $92 for an experience that deserved $5 at best. I used to love this place, but I would never go back or recommend anyone going there at this point. read more

I've always been a huge fan of Social 52. Still love the place but tonight I was not a fan. We Sat down around 6:05 pm and we waited and waited. We are pretty patient people and decided to wait until 6:30 (25 minutes after we sat!) and we never got water or even heard from a server. We even watched as a table sat 15 minutes after us received water and acknowledgement. So we left politely. Again I still love the food and beverages but tonight was not good. I'll prob come back but just felt the need to say this so mYbe it will be brought to the attention of the people that work there to pay attention to all customers! Anyways best wishes read more

A great place to be social! Really like coming here on Tuesdays for game night, great vibes all around. The food here is delicious. I've tried the Beer Bacon Cheddar Bread, and the fries. They also have spring rolls, wings, deviled eggs, sliders, sandwiches, etc. On Tuesdays they have an extended happy hour from 4-9 p.m. and a make-your-own grilled cheese special. The bartenders I've had here are friendly, and service is great. It's more than a bar, they offer brunch on the weekends. It's one of the Fan bars that actually serves decent food. Go be social! read more

Quiet place during the week. Really like the atmosphere and location. I only had a drink so 4 starts for what I did have and see! I plan on going back and check it out for a meal. read more

We came for the buratta and found so much more. The food was exquisite. After the cheese, we had fiery shrimp, cooked to perfection with quite the kick. My friend ordered hanger steak and raved so much that I finally had to snag a bite off of her plate, it was heavenly. Prepared perfectly medium rare. I chose the brisket sandwich which was out of this world tender, juicy and delicious on bread I wish I had at home. My mouth is watering now just typing this. I look forward to seeing how they change the sauce for the buratta now that peaches are out of season. Our service was impeccable. The hostess, friendly, helpful as well as thoughtful. Our server, Alysa was generous with her time, answered all of our questions and was patient while we reviewed the menu with each course. Great service and fabulous food, I can't wait to go back. read more

My friend and I stopped in here on Friday night for a late dinner and drinks. Everywhere else had stop serving food. The owner was behind the bar and was so gracious with us. You would've thought we had been long-lost family friends. We had the best sautéed scallops and wine and a fabulous conversation with the owner. I will definitely be going back here to eat. The food was excellent, the service was friendly and quick and the atmosphere was perfect. Five stars. read more

I come to social at least a couple times a week and the service and the food is phenomenal! My favorite dish is the steak medallions. The Guinness Gorgonzola cream sauce literally melts in my mouth! Best part is it comes with mashed potatoes which gets me very excited every time! Don't even get me started on the Nutella cheesecake! My dimples were almost exploding out of my face! Now let's talk about brunch. The shrimp and grits! I don't know about nutritious but it sure is delicious! The chicken and waffles is also really good! Overall decent prices, great food, and a wonderful staff!! read more

I didn't even know that this place existed until tonight. My mother was in town and I was looking around for a place I'd never been to take her to. Social 52 popped up on the list when I typed restaurants into my Google maps, and I figured we would give it a shot. With absolutely no pretense and having never even heard of the place, it really was a blind shot. Right when I walked in the door, I immediately felt the very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere of the place. It was a ghost town when we arrived, and considering it was about 4:30 on a Monday, that's no surprise. The server told us to just find a spot that we felt comfortable and that she would be over with menus when we settled in. We picked a dining table close to the bar. We both had drinks, my mother choosing the house red wine, and I had an Uberlin Sour Beer. Both were served in appropriate glasses and the beer was perfectly cool. The wine was also served in a carafe pour as opposed to free pour, which both I and my mother infinitely preffer. We started the meal off with two appetizers; The fried green tomatoes and the Bacon beer bread. The fried tomatoes were a tiny bit on the firm side, but I think that had more to do with the tomatoes being very thickly cut than anything else. If they were half of the width with two more on the plate, it would have been perfect. The shrimp on top of the tomatoes were seasoned well, but slightly overcooked. The bacon bread was tasty, with a mild simple flavor, but was a little bit dry. Thankfully it came with some excellent garlic butter to go along with it. For dinner, we had the Penne Carbonara and the Shrimp and Grits. The carbonara, which I ordered was very good. The pasta was cooked well, then chicken was tender and juicy, the bacon was present but scarce enough to not be overpowering, and the sauce was heavy, but not unexpectedly so. The shrimp and grits, that my mother had, we're also near perfection. The andouille sausage and Shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the grits were creamy and rich without being too loose. The sauce on the grits was spicy and cheesey, pretty much exactly what we were expecting. Both entrees were healthily portioned and very filling, we both left with leftovers. The real surprise was the dessert, the Nutella cheesecake. It had a texture that I've never really experienced in a cheesecake, and it absolutely blew me away. It also wasn't incredibly over sweet, and even had a touch of saltiness to counter the Nutella in it. I was very impressed with the atmosphere, drinks, food, and the details that they put into the experience. The new age industrial vibe was very welcoming and comfortable, and the left over containers were labeled and even dated, a detail I never even thought to expect from a restaurant. I will be returning to the place time and time again. read more

Social52 has been a favorite brunch go-to for me lately! The chicken and waffles are amazing! I love the environment here. They did a really nice job renovating the bar area. The service was great and it wasn't too loud or too quiet. Definitely recommend trying it out if you haven't yet! read more

Nice spot for brunch and would recommend. Very fine chicken and waffle. Fair deals on mimosa pitchers.

Food is good, but drinks (at least the mimosa pitchers) are watered down and service is pretty slow (though they did comp one of the drinks that took forever). Tableside Bloody Mary cart is dope and only $7! read more

My friends and I came to eat here at the end of brunch on Saturday. We had put our name on a waitlist through a call ahead, and once we arrived the hostess (very pretty girl) got us seated immediately. A blonde waitress came over and dropped off a water for us and took my coffee order. A couple of minutes later, another waitress came over and looked confused as to who already greeted us as technically we were supposed to be her table. After a little bit of confusion, the blonde girl ended up being our server, but man I wish the other waitress was our server. We came at the end of brunch, so tables around us started to leave, yet the service remained so slow. We had gotten our food, which actually was really good!! I had the chicken and waffles which i STRONGLY recommend. This is why my review is 2 stars as opposed to one. My friends were underwhelmed with their meal, and were still hungry after, but I found mine to be SO filling. What really aggravated me was that our waitress was NO WHERE to be found. We had our food and we asked the guy who brought our food out for all of the extra items we needed. Our waters were empty for the longest time, and we couldn't eat because we were so thirsty. Besides the guy who dropped off our food, the only other helpful person there was the hostess who brought us over another bottle of water. Towards the middle of our meal, our waitress came over and told us that we would transition to a new waitress. She was more attentive than our old waitress. Although my own meal was great, there needs to be more emphasis on service. read more

Went to breakfast here on a sunday morning. Great place to be. Great customer service and verry attentive to the customers. Be back for sure! read more

I walked in this morning with high hopes. The last time i visited was just for late night bar service and it was great. However brunch today was completely different. As expected, we were put on a wait (not a problem). We were quoted 15 minutes, so we chose to sit at the bar and have mimosas while we waited (delicous). 30 minutes had gone by so i had asked for an update on the quote, which the hostess said 5 more minutes. 15 minutes later we decided to just eat at the bar. Bar service was a bit unsocial and it was hard to grab their attention (maybe they were just busy). Nevertheless, i ended up waving my arms in the air to order. I had ordered the salmon benedict(?). Polenta cakes, eggs benedict, smoked salmon, and home fries. I didnt notice any salmon on my plate when it came out, but at this point I was to hungry to care. Ate my plate clean, lost $70, and left hungry. read more

Cool bar, and big. The ghost pepper wings were delicious. The sauce was really killer and unique. The menu looks great and the staff was polite and attentive. The beer selection was great as well. There were some unique craft beers on tap. We'll be back here for dinner and I think this place is worth a shot. read more

Perfect spot for good food and drinks with friends. Casual enough not to seem pretentious with above average food and a great local draft beer list. I've sampled the flatbread, burgers, mac'n cheese special, and a variety of apps - all were fantastic. Would be remiss if I didn't mention the Down South - a great house cocktail made with Starr Hill beer and Bulleit bourbon. Overall, fun place, good food, tasty libations, and great service. read more

Good food. Loved the firecracker shrimp (I think it was called) and the Duck spring rolls were excellent!! The lamb meatballs would've been better without the nutmeg but besides that they were great too! Drinks were okay... nothing super strong but okay. Environment was cool too. I'd go back again! read more

A group of us had dinner here on a Friday night, and we will definitely be back! I had the salmon with roasted summer squash and asparagus, and my husband had the NY strip. Everything was cooked perfectly, nothing was over or under done. They have a GREAT selection of beer, and make a point to feature local breweries. The appetizer list is extensive, and the items our group tried were fantastic. My only complaint is the lack of entree options, for a restaurant only open for dinner I would have liked to see more of a selection. read more

Awesome atmosphere. We have been here four times and each time we discover something new. We always rave to our friends from out of town about how much fun we have here, how great the food is and how we will bring them when they visit us. Love this place. read more

Hello old neighbor! Social, you never disappoint. There is a solid crew behind the bar who can create just about any shooter you can make up. The wait staff is friendly, and the people who frequent are pretty cool. Social has a much larger restaurant space then some of the other fan spots along with lots of seats available at the bar- great for enjoying mimosas with friends during brunch. Parking is also available out back, very convenient for people traveling by car. read more

The food is really good, but the service is lacking and super slow. Good food can't overshadow subpar service. What a shame.

I had the fried chicken sandwich and Brussels sprouts. This is usually my go to, but unfortunately this time my sprouts were a little burnt. Even with that, I am 100% positive i will order this meal again read more

It'd be nice if they gave a fork when you ordered an app (I just got a serving spoon, which makes sense with the whole "shareable apps" theory) but otherwise the atmosphere is just right and the beer's the same - jump right in, it's not water but it feels fine anyway. read more

We had a fantastic time! To start, my husband and I tried some of their Social Pairs. They were great, a very different kind of drink. Our food was really the kicker though. Everything was outstanding! The duck spring rolls and breads and spreads appetizers were a great start. We ordered the duck breast and the steak for our entrees. Both were cooked perfectly and had really good flavor. The chocolate creme brûlée was to die for! Our server was friendly and helpful. We will be back often and soon! read more

Order the Brussels sprouts!! I know that's an odd way to start a review but these Brussels sprouts were amazing!! I got them with bacon on top and they were so crispy and delicious and the portion was huge!! I split the Brussels sprouts and tacos with 3 other people and it was a perfect amount. We came for happy hour during the week and they had $3 wine and $3 well drinks. It was a large amount of wine in the pour which was great. The appetizers were buy one get one half off during happy hour. We came on a rainy day so it wasn't super busy. Their menu isn't super large but the food we got was delicious. I would come back and just eat Brussel sprouts and wine lol read more

Absolutely terrible. They called last call drinks, and soon after (5-10min) starting pulling drinks from people's hands !? I've never in my life experiences this level of disregard. I'm not a wasted youth to be dealing with this. Nor do I accept a bouncer FOLLOWING me into the bathroom to remove me. Again, what business model is this? One created for none return customers? Check! Never returning to this disrespectful establishment. read more

waitress was great for a large table, food came out quick for a large table too! Flatbread was very good and the calimari was very good too! read more

I had high hopes for the brunch. My friend and I came for the Brunch Weekend and we were wildly disappointed. The service was slow. We both had the Green Eggs and Ham Benedict. The idea was good for the benedict but it was just horrible execution. When we got them our eggs were cooked all the way through from sitting under the heat lamp too long. The little salad that came with it was warm and wilted from the heat. Disappointing experience and we probably wont be returning. read more

I have been here every month in 2017! The social mimosa is so yummy, the fried chicken breakfast sandwich is cooked to perfection, and the chicken and waffles are amazing! They accommodate large parties well and have parking both in the back and on the street (which is great for Carytown) This place is brunch MUST in RVA read more

Ordered a delivery of two chicken and waffles and the cauliflower buffalo wings. All arrived hot, fresh and delicious. Highly recommend that you order from Social 52. You will not be disappointed. read more

I honestly love this place. Great beer selection, DOPE food and even when it's completely packed I get great and friendly service. Great bartenders. Also, on Sundays they have a build your own Bloody Mary bar which is a strong move, I must say. They have an app called Mac and Cheetos which is almost too good. read more

Oh. My. Lort. The Shrimp and Grits is EVERYTHING. I just got the bowl size serving which was perfect since it was rather late to eat a lot of food. The prices are also really good! My friend got the Social Joe Burger with sweet potato fries and his food only came to $10!! What?! Our server Trisha was also sweet and cute and did a great job refilling our drinks and explaining the menu. This was our first time here and we will DEFINITELY be back!! read more

Last time I came, food and service was great. But this time, for brunch, the place was only half full and we waited 45 minutes for our food, with barely a check in. Once the food came, the grits were not fully cooked and crunched like gravel in your teeth. They seem to only know how to make chicken and waffles. Probably won't be back read more

I would highly discourage eating here. The waiter was professional, but food was over cooked. Had to be sent back and returned as take out order. Pretty slow food delivery. Social is a good name. Very loud and noisy. Pricey also. It will be our last visit. I was told the Head Chef passed away a month ago. That in mind reflects the quality of the food. read more

Went with some friends for dinner last night. Our server was very personable, good with food and drink recommendations and quite attentive, even after it got busy. The Thai shrimp flatbread was PHENOMENAL!!! Had the caprese and being that fresh tomatoes are basically out of season, they were a tad mealy (maybe this should be a more seasonal dish?). The potato encrusted salmon was tasty and the veggies under it were cooked perfectly. I would maybe like to see some organic options. Great cocktails as well!! It did get a bit noisy toward the end of our visit there, and the music seemed to get louder as well...maybe Im just getting old. I would return again and take advantage of their HUGE beer menu!! Overall, quite happy with the experience. read more

Decided on another night in Fan this past Friday, went to Socia52 for the 2nd time, the place never ceases to amaze. The food was awesome, extremely partial to the wings. I had a couple cocktails both pours of the generous fashion, tried a couple different beers both upon recommendations based on my likes, both were a huge hit. The staff is great, very attentive, my favorite place in the fan. read more

service was ass, I can't lie. the environment had good vibes. has the potential to be much better. just an ok dining experience. although, I can't seem to fathom the 45-minute wait time that I had to endure because the food was ass, too. no flavor. read more