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    The Social Honolulu

    4.0 (417 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 week ago

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    THE SOCIAL HONOLULU ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Truffle fries
    Catherine P.

    Hanging out in the south shore market place is fun, until you realize a lot of places close early and fast food options become smaller. I have never tried the Social and was in luck when we found out it was open and they could seat us. There was an insurance group there so the place was pretty busy. We had a group of 5 with a baby. The place was quite loud so looking back it probably wasn't the best place to catch up in. Menus are QR code only so if you want a physical one, you might have to ask for it. But we were not provided one . We ordered a few dishes and they came out rather quickly. My favorite was the brusselsprouts and least favorite was the truffle fries - only because they were great The second they came out, and after that they tasted stale. We ended up getting a salad, some fried rice, Kalbi, a burger and pasta. I think everyone enjoyed their dish, but to me it was bar food. It looked like they had a lot of drink specials going on and we just missed happy hour food specials. There were a lot of TVs playing different things. Service was good. The staff was very attentive and we were able to hang outside and chat in a more peaceful setting. Parking was packed on a Thursday. But they have a dedicated parking structure right off the entrance which is convenient.

    Lyndsey U.

    We came here after an event and it was a great hangout spot. They are opened late, so you can talk story all night with friends. The food was good and there was a big variety. Service was good and pretty fast.

    Andie Hojun L.

    Great service, ambiance, and food! We stopped by for a quick late dinner and they were amazing! It has a college dive bar vibe but also could be family friendly! My daughter enjoyed her spaghetti and meatballs off the Keiki menu and thank you chef for accommodating her request to have the sauce separate lol We loved the uni mentaiko pasta and brussel sprouts! Bring a jacket though bc the AC was blasting.

    Hamachi Crudo Jalapeño
    Tyman H.

    I'm very surprised the amount of pictures I don't have from this place by how often I go here. One of my regular spots. Pre-game, hangout, "chill" night out. Definitely "let's get one drink" place that never actually ends up being that. Waitresses and bartenders are so nice and helpful. They come around very often and check on you a lot. It does get crowded on certain nights, but they do a great job on making their rounds. If you sit at the bar and are willing to drink, the bartenders will feed you. Don't get me started on the food. Not your average bar food. Excellent dishes for sharing or personal. But it's a great shareable/family style. Great time for dinner. Their happy hour is also great! They also have great cocktails. Their matcha old fashion is a great sipper. But just came across a new drink called "BOB". So good. If you like tequila and want a good shot, order a PWK. It's a tequila orange shot with lemon and li hing as the back instead. Very nice and easy to go down. One of my fave places. Come and enjoy and have a great time. Food Recommendations: -Parmesan Truffle Brussel Sprouts -Dynamite Chicken -Honey Walnut Shrimp -Hamachi Crudo (prefer jalapeño, but going scallion good too) -Parmesan Fries -Chef's Ribeye (Social Ribeye also good) -Uni Pasta (A MUST TRY) -Oyster Shooters

    Truffle Fries- perfect!! With a little Parmesan and Furukaki (dried flavored seaweed flakes)
    Drizza N.

    Located at Ward- above TJ Max & same floor as Nordstrom Rack. You can enter through the parking structure. They're on the second floor take the escalators up. Casual restaurant and bar . Amazing food. We came during happy hour (unexpectedly). Great surprise! From the happy hour menu, we got the truffle & Parmesan fries, the Pulehu Ribs it came with rice and these amazing pickled onions. We also got oyster shooters. It came with six of them in separate white soup spoons. This is our first time here indefinitely not the last. Service was great, friendly and upbeat!! Thank you Kristina!!

    Shooter. Add hot sauce for the kick
    Art T.

    The Oyster shooters, Hamachi and Brussel sprouts are great. Say hi from Art and Barbara to Keno, the bartender if he's there, he makes great mai tais. By the way, it's located on the second floor. Take the elevator or escalator between TJ Maxx, and the parking structure.

    Truffle bacon chicken penne?
    Hien D.

    Such a great place for a social gathering hence the name of the establishment. The atmosphere is casual and fun. A bar in the back with tons of seating if you want to dine in. You can also play darts. Drinks are great, servers and bartenders are kind and serve you in order (they don't skip you to go to serve their friends first like in other bars). Let's talk food -- I highly recommend the uni pasta!! It's creamy and savory at the same time. My description of this dish doesn't do it justice so you'll have to just go and try it. The loco moco is alright. I swear, I think mine tasted like dish soap but my friends loco moco tasted fine. At least we know they clean their dishes well hahaha. The penne was also a really good dish. Honestly all their food is pretty good.

    Katsu sando
    Janina A.

    Always a chill, but fun night at the social! I love the atmosphere & happy hour. The food is okay, we thought the Brussels sprouts were a little salty for our taste, but overall enjoyed the meal! Our waitress was so sweet & we had a great night. Also that mai tai is huge haha.

    Sherene H.

    Came here on a weekday to get some drinks and food. There's 2 dart boards and plenty of seats and parking. My friend and I ordered dinner. I got garlic shrimp and my friend got the fajita tacos. I really enjoyed the garlic shrimp. Lots of garlic with some chili oil. I'd definitely get it again. Social is clean and has lots of food options. The price for food is slightly pricey but definitely delicious for bar food. Service was friendly and prompt as well. They will card you so make sure you have your ID. There is happy hour 4-6pm on weekdays as well!

    Ponzu Oyster Shooters w/out green onions $21
    Jackie W.

    My 4th time here! The Uni pasta is my favorite. I order it every time. The oyster shooters were delicious as well. Other favorites are the kalbi and loco moco. Service is excellent. Restaurant and bathroom is clean. Definitely recommend.

    Dynamite chicken
    Edith S.

    Always walked by this restaurant but never went in until today. After walking around the ward area, we started feeling a little hungry. We decided we didn't want a full meal and just wanted pupus. And from where we were sitting, I didn't want to walk too far and so we looked up the apps at The Social Club. Great timing, it was another 7-minutes until they opened at 4 pm. We headed down. The doors were closed but the sign said OPEN. We arrived the same time as another couple that caused the sliding doors to open at 3:58 pm. A staff member came to the door at 3:59 pm and he sat us first as the other couple was waiting for their friends. Love their promptness. All TVs were on on both sides of the restaurant. My seat was facing the TV with Spider-Man Far From Home and the TV next to it, the Steelers and Ravens game. While my sisters watched Avengers Ultron movie behind me. Super thirsty so we just had waters. Asked the server what apps are good and so we went with the dynamite chicken, the shrimp spring rolls and later, we ordered the zucchini fries cuz we needed some kind of veggies. Food was tasty. However, I did miss having ranch with the zucchini. Going through the menu, everything is reasonably priced. Not sure if because it was still early, but I liked the atmosphere a lot. And all that helped us were fabulous. I can tell that this is a great hangout. I most definitely have no complaints and look forward to visiting in the future.

    Shrimp spring rolls.
    Sheila K.

    Wow, what a great surprise! We shop at TJ Max weekly and we will make this our go to place for lunch from now on! Such a great menu and really tasty dishes! We shared the Uni mentaiko pasta (It was little too rich to eat all by myself- but really delicious!!!). It was perfectly complemented with the Shrimp spring rolls, light, crunchy and refreshing with the tart sauce! Next time we'll do dinner and also do some drinks!!! Can't wait to come back! Service was so friendly and warm too!

    Loco moco with fried rice
    Amy P.

    It's been 2 years since the last time we were here and we knew we had to come back. One of the drinks we enjoyed the most was the match old fashion. We went to Japan and still couldn't find a drink that was as good as the Social's. It's definitely a drink to try if you like matcha and old fashioned drinks. As for food, their loco moco with fried rice is really good. When we first had it, we were only going to share it between me and my husband. We devoured it and ordered a second one! We ordered it again when we came back and it did not disappoint. We also tried the uni mentaiko pasta and the oyster shooters. Uni is a hit or miss for me and I really enjoyed this uni pasta. It was just slightly too salty. Oysters were also tasty. We would order these again. There's a parking garage with plenty of parking. The restaurant is on the second floor. The restaurant has a bar and plenty of TVs so it's a great place to watch sports and catch their HH. The staff are great and friendly. We can't wait to come back here again when we visit Honolulu.

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    Ask the Community - The Social Honolulu

    Where is the parking?

    Same parking as TJ Max and Nordstrom Rack at Ward Village.

    Can I bring my teenager in on NFL Sunday to watch the games?

    Yes

    Do you take catering orders (trays)?

    Yes

    Hi! Do you folks allow dogs? Thanks in advance!

    Called on 4/22 to make reservations, was told only service dogs allowed.

    Can we bring a cake if we have a reservation for a large party?

    Yes you can. Just inform your server and they can put it in the refrigerator as well.

    Do you take reservations?

    Aloha, Yes, we do take reservations. To make one, please call us at (808) 892-1112. Mahalo

    Do they serve non alcoholic beers?

    No, they do not

    Does anyone know if they are open for business due to COVID-19?

    8/5/2020 WILL BE THEIR FIRST TIME OPENING!!! RESERVATIONS ONLY...

    What time is happy hour?

    Happy hour is from 4pm-6pm Monday through Friday.

    Can you take out?

    Yes, all items on the menu are available for takeout besides beverages.

    Can I bring my 2 kids 2 & 11?

    Yes

    When do they stop serving food?

    Aloha Karina, Kitchen will usually close around 11pm Sunday-Thursday and around 12-1230am on Friday… Read more

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