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THE SOCIAL BAR AND TABLE

4.5
4.5
197 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
The Social Bar + Table offers diners the freshest farm to table options. As a FeastON and OCB restaurant, we take local very seriously. Our chefs prepare local food with international flavours and processes. The best of all worlds!! Give us a try. You won't be disappointed!!

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Canadian, Organic

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (905) 800-1152

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Liam Potvin

  • Catering

    We cater everything from staff lunches to large weddings. Check website for catering options.

  • Private party facilities

    Birthdays, Retirement, Company Party, Weddings,

  • Neighbourhood

    Port Hope

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Brunch

    $30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    At The Social Bar + Table, we invite you for our Brunch experience every Sunday between noon- 3 PM. Our talented culinary team has carefully curated a selection of breakfast, sandwiches, and salads, using fresh ingredients, locally sourced.

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What 197 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Southern Ontario

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Southern Ontario

    Canadian

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, fantastic drinks, fantastic service.
  2. AmyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food, friendly and attentive servers, would absolutely go back. It was a great experience!
  3. Troy

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    This is our second time at this restaurant. The first time was absolutely phenomenal. This time we liked the service and atmosphere but were a little disappointed with the food. It was obviously fresh, and cooked well, as all the food was very tender. However, the food was lacking in having very much flavour. A bit disappointing for the caliber of restaurant and how amazing it was the first time. Perhaps this was an off day, but it makes me not want to risk having another try for how much you are paying.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service was great! Everyone we encountered was super friendly.
  5. James

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We met for lunch The Social. Excellent food and service.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love The Social. Cozy space, friendly staff, upscale food, and great wine list.
  7. Ulyaj

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Super cute spot. We ate at the front at the window. Service was good our server Emily was super nice and attentive. They were great with our special requests. I will definitely go back.
  8. CathyP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good quality food and helpful servers. I highly recommend this lovely restaurant.
  9. Stace

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The environment was friendly and relaxed and worth the drive. The food is gourmet quality with a reasonable price. Our server was professional and kind enough to make me a mocktail , not on the menu. I had the house special of mushroom stuffed ravioli with duck and the sauce was delicious, one only needed bread to get every last taste. My husband had the brisket with polenta, fork tender and taste in every bite. A definite must try for your dining experience. Who knows, could become your favourite spot like us!
  10. blacknapkin

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The brisket tacos and truffle frites are fabulous!
  11. ElaineA

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very accommodating staff! Food was excellent! I strongly recommend this restaurant.
  12. Sheshy

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food not service ever disappoints! The beet salad was delicious.
  13. patg

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Staff was friendly food was delicious. Space is a bit tight but we had an enjoyable experience
  14. StephanieM

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious quaint and great spot to date or catch up. Great time!
  15. AndreaM

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience4
    Love the food at this restaurant (it’s always good), and the service was fantastic! My only complaint would be that the last three times we have come here, they always seem to be out of the alcoholic beverages offered on their menu. One time we had to order 3 different beers before finding one they had available, and they were out of a wine when we wanted to order a bottle. I understand this sometimes happens, but this seems to be a reoccurring issue here, which can get a little frustrating. Otherwise great place to visit.
  16. CarolW

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food great!
  17. LaraB

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A very cozy place with great atmosphere and amazing food. Brisket was melt in the mouth! And loved the fried chicken
  18. KimberP

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Social is a wonderful, cozy spot with delicious food and great service. Will definitely be back!
  19. WayneP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Our reservation was at The Social, however, ended up in Twenty-Six. Was great
  20. Lesleyv

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Ordered the brisket and polenta. The brisket was unexceptional and the gravy was water. For the cost it wasn't impressive. We started with the baked brie and it only came with 4 small slices of baguette which is not enough for the amount of brie. It was delicious though. For the cost, I'll try another spot in Port Hope next time.
  21. blacknapkin

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    great overall suggest the restaurant check the bathroom ventilation.
  22. EricA

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Delicious soup and an attentive server made it a delightful lunch. Bit pricey.
  23. JohnW

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    On arrival we were told there were no tables (despite a reservation). There is another restaurant attached (Twenty Six) but were told all the tables there were booked as well. We asked to speak to the manager who explained they were overbooked via OpenTable reservations. He was able to seat us however (in Twenty Six) and provided us the menu from The Social. The meal was tasty but some portions were warm/cool. Good service.
  24. SHIRLEYR

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience4
    We were unhappy with our pickerel being served on top of a cold salad. This caused the fish to also be cold. An unusual offering on a chilly evening when we craved warmth, especially in our meal. Staff very pleasant and understanding.
  25. UrbanExplorer

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    One of those rare restaurants that has a limited menu with a real focus on something important, in this case, locally provided. Some intriguing items on the menu, with the brie dish worth a mention -- apple butter and walnuts work well with it. Brisket also good, but a little more in the way of veggies with it might work, although one wonders if meat-mad men are the most likely to pick it. Pickerel was intriguing, but the quinoa and veggies with it were cold! This cooled the fish as well. My wife had this and declined to complain, but she did not enjoy the meal as much as she should have.
  26. Preston

    Exclusive

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Overall we were looking forward to eating at the Social. We ended up leaving without the full experience. We did place an order which we were politely told was not available. We weren’t interested in steak, smoked cheese in two of the offerings were not appetizing (smoked cheese can be a bit overwhelming). We both started to feel uncomfortable, with the choices, and our server. We felt it was best to leave and try the Social at a better time. We have heard many good things but it just didn’t come together this time.
  27. AlexC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    One server only. Even before other people were arriving (we were there early and only patrons for the most part) service was slow and inattentive. Food variety was slim on the menu. Had the burger which wasn’t even listed on the menu. Table was wobbly and VERY close to the other tables- thankful they were empty as it would have been awkward.
  28. ErinB

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2022

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Awesome fish tacos and the Social fries are always a favourite!
  29. SamanthaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    The overall vibe was great. It’s moderately priced with a farm to table concept. Food, although good, is nothing special.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    It was ok. They were out of coffee before even opening for brunch, which could’ve easily been brought in from any number of nearby stores and coffee roasters. No coffee at brunch is a strange thing. The food was ok, but not good enough to justify some of the other things. The service was a bit strange but friendly. We had to ask for condiments and salt and pepper weren’t brought. Seems like that should be an automatic. They never asked if we needed or wanted anything else, just brought us the bill and machine immediately after clearing our plates. Overall it was fine, but won’t go out of my way for it.
  31. JoeO

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Completely inexperienced staff and poor customer service
  32. TomH

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our go-to local place for a meal with family and friends. Always, great service and never a bad meal.
  33. PatF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food was very good but we sat outside and the chairs were very uncomfortable
  34. TeamRobardo

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    It was a bit of a chaotic experience. They didn't ask about our reservations, and in the Open Table reservation form, there was an option for a $30 pp brunch menu. However, our server was not aware of it and neither was the kitchen. It seems they only had one server for the whole place, which meant that service was slow. The food was good though, but the ambiance did not seem the same from The Social Bar and Table of old.
  35. MichaelN

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    food was outstanding; love the farm to table theme
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Positive from service to food to ambiance. Excellent food. Fresh local farm produce. Will be back
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great , atmosphere was cozy . Very friendly and professional. We had the mushroom ravioli and the brisket sandwich. Both dishes were amazing . Wine and beer were tasty as well . Had the frozen peanut butter and strawberry for dessert, awesome ! Will definitely return .
  38. DonaldS

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Service was excellent as was the Eggs Benny!
  39. squishedfairy

    Toronto

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Slightly uncomfortable for any kind of conversation, there is nothing to buffer sound and tables are very close...
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Had a great meal on the patio. We Had the scotch egg, fish tacos, and mushroom ravioli and they were all excellent. Service was good too. Only thing is the patio chairs are really really uncomfortable. Wonderful dining experience, though…and I’d definitely go back (and sit inside).

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

THE SOCIAL BAR AND TABLE offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (905) 800-1152.

THE SOCIAL BAR AND TABLE is rated 4.5 stars by 197 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for THE SOCIAL BAR AND TABLE

26 Ontario St, Port Hope, ON L1A 2T7

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    Port Hope

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Canadian, Organic

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Liam Potvin

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

  • Phone number

    (905) 800-1152

  • Catering

    We cater everything from staff lunches to large weddings. Check website for catering options.

  • Private party facilities

    Birthdays, Retirement, Company Party, Weddings,

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