the Social Kitchen & Cocktails

5 stars isn't enough for The Social in Hayward, WI! We stopped in and were blown away by the flavors and quality of the food. The chicken taquitos and cheese curds appetizers were a great start, and the double smash burger with bacon was perfection. The fries were crispy and fresh, and it's clear they're cooked with care. What really sets The Social apart is their commitment to using high-quality ingredients and cooking methods - frying in beef tallow instead of seed oils is a game-changer. It's refreshing to see a restaurant in Hayward prioritizing clean ingredients. We'll be back again and again to enjoy more of their delicious offerings!

This is THE place for a fun cocktail in Hayward! The atmosphere, the art, the well made cocktails and the comfy bar stools make this a really cool place. We just had a little snack, so I’ll review the food another time.

The Social is hands down the best dinner spot in Hayward. I had the sirloin steak with chimichurri sauce—absolutely outstanding. My wife had the halibut special, perfectly prepared and served with creamy polenta. The chicken and waffles were huge, and our 11-year-old raved about the waffles, especially with the hot honey drizzle. The pasta with shrimp and wine sauce was beautifully balanced—my daughter said it was excellent. Overall, an outstanding dining experience with great food and live music. A true gem in Hayward. We’ll definitely be back regularly!

My husband and I stopped in for lunch. This was a first time visit for us. The hostess was so welcoming. We were seated right away. Great atmosphere! We started with the cheese curds, delicious! My husband had the braised beef (fantastic! )and I had the shrimp po boy (delish!). We were surprised to learn when they fry they use beef tallow and they make their own mayonnaise and sauces. The staff love their job, they are so kind and friendly. You can tell it's genuine, not forced. They are happy, eager to ensure a great dining experience. We were able to speak to the owner and share how excited we were to find such a great place and how much we loved our visit and meal. We will be back! I am willing to drive an hour to have a great experience!

Stopped for an early dinner. The smash burger came as a double. We weren't that hungry so asked if we could get as single burgers. Waitress didn't think so but offered us the kids version (because she knew that was a single) but then she didn't think it came with fries so we ordered fries too. After a long wait (not busy) our burgers came out with fries. She said there would be a wait for our separate order of fries which we couldn't cancel because the order was already in. She told us we could take them home and warm them up. The burger patty looked no more than 2 oz. and was mostly bun. Had to ask for napkins. Looking at the menu just now realized meal was supposed to come with a drink and cookie but ours didn't.....maybe because we're not kids? But we didn't ask for the kids. We just