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    The Society Restaurant and Lounge

    3.4 (741 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    French 75
    Christine R.

    My friend, and I went this week to see the renovation/check out the place after the rebrand. The inside definitely looks different - more of a nautical chic vibe. When we went, it was fairly empty with only a couple of other tables being served and 2 people at the bar. Our server checked on us frequently, but there was one point where there was somewhat of a delay. Not a big deal though. Some of the menu items seem to be the same as before. I got the crab egg rolls as an appetizer, along with the French 75 (These were both from the happy hour menu). The crab eggrolls were great! I liked the addition of lavender in my drink. I also ended up getting the punch before HH ended. I'll be back to try more!

    i ordered the jerk branzino & oxtail grits off the brunch menu it was really good despite the drinks not being good & service being very underwhelming around basic needs such as napkins , water , and even a welcome greeting. The service continued to not improve especially when my order was not put in as i asked. Bartender was not able to inform us properly about the food menu options but we were able to look at tik tok / IG reviews to pick the right dish and let's just say the food saved the day !

    Happy Hour drink specials (as of 5/16/2018)
    Donyiel C.

    It's been some time since I've visited Society! This is still a DMV staple! I recently came for happy hour. It was a Monday so it wasn't super packed but I'm sure other days it's not like that. Chris and Jazz provided great service at the bar on the first floor. I enjoyed the lemon drop martini and the caribbean rolls! I really hadn't been in this area in awhile because navigating the road closures and detours due to the purple line construction was hectic. Outside of that it was nice to come cab to familiar territory!

    Tequila shot
    Christine R.

    Brunching is a part of my life. Everywhere I go regardless of the State or Country - I will be looking for a brunch spot. The Society Restaurant and Lounge was listed as a brunch buffet but they no longer have a buffet, which was great for me. When you walk in the ambiance was a nice relaxing vibe. We had an awesome waiter (Christopher). The food was excellent - top notch. We ordered the society shrimp, caribbean rolls, fried chicken, mac & cheese, rice & peas and lamb chops. I felt overwhelmed with all of this great food but I enjoyed every bit of it. We sampled the mimosas and it was just average so we ordered a carafe of rum punch. The rum punch was a hit. A perfect blend of juices and rum. After brunch we went upstairs to their rooftop brunch party with a live DJ. We danced and danced and had more drinks. It was an awesome brunch and brunch party. The only downside is the restroom is on the first floor. So you have to walk down to go back up but it's worth it. This is definitely a place you need to check out for yourself. Next time I am in Maryland I will be back.

    Chesapeake Crabcake
    Teresa R.

    We made reservations here for 4 people for Mother's Day. We were able to come in a few minutes before our time and were seated right away. The waiter was nice but the service was very hit/miss because sometimes we had to wait for him or try to find him but it usually didn't take long. He also had a difficult time figuring out how to split the 4-person tab into 2 couples. Hopefully he was new and this helped him learn. The music was very loud, more like closer to club level than restaurant level, which made it difficult for me to hear most of the time. I am not a true seafood lover as there are very few seafood items I eat but needless to say my husband couldn't say enough positive things about the catfish and grits and the other couple we were with absolutely loved that they got their calypso sauce on the side because then they got to enjoy the flavor and crispiness of the fish. The one crabcake on the Chesapeake Crabcake meal was very flavorful and I enjoyed it. Their food was very good. The prices weren't too bad but you also got a lot of food for the price. We had leftovers which was nice!

    Robert M.

    I came to the Society with a coworker on a Friday night. I was greeted by a hostess who I informed that I was waiting for them to arrive. I was told about the 90-minute dining limit, and asked how flexible that was. She said she could be lenient and start it once our food arrived. I was surprised because the restaurant was nowhere near busy. The booth seats are in TERRIBLE condition. They have stains and rips throughout the booths, and we had to switch locations because she didn't feel comfortable sitting where we were first located with shorts on. I ordered a mango margarita, and I didn't find out until we received a bill that there was an upcharge for the flavor (even though it's listed as a flavor you can pick on the menu.) The drink was good, though. My coworker ordered the catfish sandwich, which she had to send back because the fries were cold and undercooked, and the fish didn't taste good. The society shrimp was tasty with the sweet and spicy sauce, and the shrimp were decently sized. I ordered the calypso red snapper, and Tangy calypso sauce paired well with it. The rice was very underseasoned, and the cabbage was edible. I won't be coming back here, and I can't recommend that people do either. They don't care enough about their appearance or the food they serve. Oh yeah, the 20% fair wage fee is applied as well.

    Ashley E.

    The vibes and staff here were excellent! It's a great place to come hangout for brunch and to meet up with friends, which is what we did. The shrimp appetizer was presented well and perfectly cooked, but it was salty. My whole red snapper was pretty good but it needed much more of a crisp to it--I'm not into soggy fish skin. Everything else was good. My partner LOVED his oxtails and grits and just kept talking about how innovative it was and how he wants to eat it again lol so definitely a fan

    Lobster and shrimp
    Perry B.

    If this review was only for the vibes then it would be 5 stars but unfortunately we had dinner there and the service was lacking. This is a minimal decorated restaurant and lounge with an odd arrangement of tables. Our group of 8 ordered apps, drinks and mains. For the starters we had wings (jerk and grand Mainer), shrimp tacos, and society shrimp. One of the wing orders was forgotten and took 20 minutes more to come. The starters were good and well seasoned. While we were eating the mains sporadically came out - snapper, Cajun pasta, shrimp and salmon tacos, salmon, and curry lobster and shrimp. 2 mains were forgotten and took an additional 20minutes to come out. Drinks were missing, I personally did not receive my drink until halfway through my main entree (1.5 hours later). Of the entrees, the Cajun pasta was the favorite. The lobster was awful - salty and mushy. The snapper was over cooked and dry. In summary service on a Friday night was terrible and the 20% service tip was automatically included so there was no incentive there to provide adequate service. They offered a round of shots but our entire party doest drink and honestly it was sugar water more than alcohol. Maybe this was an off night or maybe it's only decent for drinks and starters but otherwise skip.

    Red Snapper

    Wifey and I went out for a date night and this was our first time here. Found this place on instagram and the food was delicious. The host and service were great. The vibe and music was chill as they were playing some throwback R&B. We both ate all are good, it was that good.

    Elaine D.

    I had a great meal here! The ribeye was excellent. The lemon drop martinis were vwry good too. My server was friendly and efficient. I also love the music and lively atmosphere. Looked like a popular place for groups and birthdays and still I was perfectly comfortable dining here alone!

    Abigail S.

    Service We arrived just five minutes before the end of happy hour, and the host and waiter quickly seated us and made sure our orders got in on time. Our waiter was attentive, checking in on us throughout the evening, which added to the positive experience. Taste The menu featured many tasty options, all reasonably priced. We ordered the shrimp tacos, mac and cheese balls, and wings, which were all delicious. The mac and cheese balls, in particular, were a standout! For drinks, we had mojitos and margaritas, both well-made with a noticeable amount of alcohol--exactly what we needed. Ambiance The vibe at Society was lively, with great music that added to the fun atmosphere. It's an ideal spot to unwind, whether for happy hour or a night out with friends. Recommendation After a disappointing happy hour elsewhere, Society gave us the redemption we needed! With flavorful food, well-mixed drinks, and excellent service, it's a spot I'd definitely return to. Highly recommended if you're looking for good vibes and tasty eats!

    Rony E.

    Went here for the first time coming out of state and the vibes and food were good! We pulled up just a little too late for brunch but we still had a good time. Friendly service and nice ambiance

    Cajun Pasta with Chicken
    Eunice I.

    Went here last night for dinner with a friend. We had an 830 reservation, so when we got there and checked in with the hostess, she looked around to see what tables were open which was different. It was pretty packed but I get the impression if there were no tables open, we would have had to wait despite having a reservation. There were two tables open, and she asked us to choose one. One was all the way in the back and the other was by the window in front. We chose to sit by the window in front but it happened to be right under a vent, so it was very cold. Once we sat down, we waited for over 25 minutes before our waitress arrived. At one point, I checked in with the hostess to ask if someone was coming to our table because now it's after 9 pm and we are pretty hungry. The hostess came to give us water, and told us the waitress would be with us shortly. It took at least 15 minutes after our water was served before our waitress arrived. When she finally arrived, I was ready to order but my friend was still deciding. I put in my order--some jerk wings and a side salad with a cocktail to start. My friend wasn't sure what she wanted so I told them to just bring out my side salad to start but bring my wings out later with my friend's order. I will say our drinks and my side salad came out quickly and by the time they came out, my friend put her order in. Interestingly enough, my friend got her order of the Cajun pasta with chicken way before my wings came out. I'm talking about 20 minutes or so before my appetizer wings came out. I was utterly confused why wings would take so long to come out. My friend did let me try a bit of her pasta while I waited for my wings, and that was very good, I must say. I do honestly think they forgot about my order or my waitress never put it in although I saw her write it down. Once again, I went up to the hostess to ask if my wings were on the way because our waitress never checked back in on us to see if we needed anything and how the food was coming along (I know the hostess was probably sick of me!) The women beside us commented that it was taking very long for them as well. Now again, I know they were busy, but I've been in busier restaurants where things moved more efficiently. There were tons of people working--they had two hostesses on, yet service was barely happening. Finally, my wings came out about 30 minutes later, and they were very good, but not worth the wait in my opinion. They had a bit of spice, good seasoning, and had a good portion of wings--with an even mix of drums and flats. My critique is that I think they could have left the wings in the fryer a bit longer. I will say their music is great. My friend and I definitely were enjoying the DJ and the song selection, and there's space to dance if you choose. There's also an upstairs lounge and rooftop that my friend and I checked out before we headed out. It was pretty dead upstairs compared to downstairs though. I don't think I'd come back here for food. Maybe just to have a drink and enjoy the music. I don't think service is their strong suit.

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    Ask the Community - The Society Restaurant and Lounge

    Do they have hookah?

    Yes, hookah is available on the rooftop.

    What time do they stop letting people in, for the lounge/bar area?

    The cut off time for entry is 1:45am.

    Is there an age requirement?

    To enter the lounge, yes. Not required if just going to the restaurant.

    Is cigar smoking permitted on premise?

    On rooftop

    Do they take Apple Pay?

    I doubt it

    What is Sunday brunch like ? Is the day party lit?

    Bomb. And yes 🔥

    What time does the lounge change into a club scene? Also how much is the door fee after 10pm?

    It changes at like 9:00pm, not sure about the door fee. When I went there twice they did not charge at the door.

    Is there a Sunday Happy Hour?

    We do not have have happy hour on Sunday. However, we do host Sunday brunch every week from 11am-3pm.

    Planning on going to Society Saturday night is there a cover and whats the dress code for guys?

    There is no cover before 10pm to enter the main lounge, and the dress code is semi business casual (jeans and shirt)

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    I came here for a friend's birthday brunch - we had a large group and coincidentally, we had the…read morerestaurant to ourselves for a good chunk of our time there. The service was EXTREMELY slow. While our server/bartender was nice, I really wish they hadn't been so understaffed. We were a group of 15 and it took so long to get all of our orders taken and drinks made because she was the only one doing everything. Aside from that, the food was very good. I highly recommend the jerk chicken. Due to the slow service I wouldn't go out of my way to come back, but I would stop by for a quick drink and the jerk chicken wings if I happened to be in the area

    Black Diamond Restaurant is a "Diamond" in the rough. Located on the most random street in Silver…read moreSpring, once I read my Yelp friend's review, I took a look at the business photos and made my way up North! Like she said, the food was absolutely delicious. My lamb chops were cooked and seasoned to perfection and the Jollof Rice was just as good. Her Red Snapper's flavor had her cleaning the bones! :) The crab cake egg rolls were VERY good, not the best that we've had but close!! Our server was friendly and he let us know that he was brand new. That said, he was a little awkward and not confident in what he was doing, so he definitely needs some work. The interior is nice, definitely more of a lounge feel than a traditional restaurant and as we were finishing up, the younger crowd was coming in for the nightlife. The next time we're in the mood for good food without the hustle and bustle of the DC crowd, Black Diamond it is!!

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    Was out with GF's on a late Friday evening (around 11pm) and we were just going to find a spot to…read morechill at in Silver Spring. Found garage parking at Silver Spring Metro Station Parking Garage (It's less than a block away from The Republic Garden or Society). 2 hour ParkMobile spots (Monday-Friday 7a-10p) and then Free any other time, including weekends. So we didn't have to pay for parking. Plenty of parking. As we ventured out of the Parking lot, we heard reggae music and saw this place on the corner and stopped in. It was a $20 cover charge to get in. Cash, ApplePay, Cashapp. etc. they take it all to enter Place was split in 3. You walk in and thru a narrow area where general dining was. The middle section contained the bar and plush seating (where we were) with some TV's. The Back room had the DJ and seating for Hookah. Lounge/Restaurant reminded me of a narrow townhouse but there was still plenty of space to sit/stand/walk around Pics of the current menu and prices are attached to this review. I had a Blue MF'er to drink and it was small but Strong - only need one. My friends also said their drinks were good and strong too I didn't get any food, but my friends got the Strew and Jollof Rice and said that was good, along with chicken wings. Food seemed to take a long time to come out There was a live DJ spinning class early 2000 music, dancehall, and reggae music of today and a bit old. I would absolutely come back for that DJ alone. Around midnight, the place started to fill out a bit more with folks. There were even laser lights and smoke/fog coming out of a machine in the middle room. Pretty chill Bar seemed a bit slow and possibly understaffed waitress, but everyone was very helpful and patient. Prepare to pay for food and drinks upfront. We also had to order food and drinks at the bar Not sure, if it's any relation to the old Republic Gardens in DC but this venue has been only maybe only a few years Left around 1 and the place started to really jump

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    This spot has two entrances -- One from the main street in the front and and one in the back…read moreconnected to a parking lot and the restaurant's patio seating. I came in the front not even knowing that the back area existed. There's a whole other bar, some cool decor and everything. The mezza platter on Mondays is such a steal! Money aside, everything in it is so delicious and worth it. And I love that it is totally vegetarian -- grape leaves usually half before lamb in them, so it was a nice surprise to see that they didn't. I'd be excited to try their $10 burger Tuesdays and other great daily deals. Happy hour is every weekday from Monday to Friday ... And the staff were super friendly and attentive, including the one who just recently started (I think her name was Heather?). I would be delighted to return! Mediterranean + bar food makes for a fun time.

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