42 North Social House

Dinner at 42 North Social House was a treat! The crispy calamari was crunchy and tasty with the dipping sauces, the chicken paillard was fresh and full of flavor, and the Caesar salad hit the spot. But the real star? The bread — hot, crispy outside, soft inside, with butter so good we could have made a meal of it. Great vibe, good service, and food that makes you want to come back.

Such a great night at 42 North Social House! The food was incredible—huge kudos to Chef John. Liz gave us wonderful service and was so kind and attentive. Brian, the manager, went above and beyond to make sure we were well taken care of. Highly recommend!

House Manhattan was very tasty and ample. Likes the spherical ice. Tomato Bisque was rich and creamy but came out lukewarm. Jambalaya was very good and not too spicy. Scallops were excellent, moist and cooked just right. Served with grits formed and slightly crispy. Very nice. Service was great and attentive. One of our meal requests for non dairy was forgotten but the replacement meal came out very fast. Would definitely go back.

This space has changed hands a few times over the years. The folks at 42 North Social House have restored it to its former glory in a few ways. First, the atmosphere is quieter and more comfortable. Second, the service was prompt, knowlegeable, and friendly. Finally, the food was delicous! My wife had a salad with salmon on it. The salmon was a non-menu addition that made her very happy. The dressing was not too heavy and the fish was cooked perfectly. We shared some carrots that has a very nice sauce and they were also cooked perfectly. Not too soggy and not too crunchy. I have the jambalaya. I've had a lot of bad ones above the Mason-Dixon line, so I was hesitant to order it. Our server said another guest told him it was the best he'd had up North and he was apparently from New Orlean

My wife, my daughter, and I went here to have an "upscale" dinner outing from the normal Dexter places. It was a big disappointment. We started with the calamari. It was "ok," nothing great, it was cooked right, and it had a tasty sauce with it. My wife and I got the butcher's burger since we didn't want anything larger after having the appetizer. This is where the disappointment came. This was their own blend of wagyu and ribeye beef, caramelized onions, and tomato. Sounds great, but the meat was completely tasteless. It didn't have any beef flavor from fat or anything else. I don't know how you can make something so bland and tasteless. It definitely needed salt and pepper at a minimum for seasoning. We would have gotten a better burger anywhere else in town or even at Culver's and paid