Social Urban Bistro

I recently visited this Cuban restaurant with high hopes for an authentic and flavorful experience. The ambiance was inviting, and the visual presentation of the dishes was genuinely impressive. Each plate was beautifully arranged, colorful, and thoughtfully plated — it certainly looked the part. The service was a standout. The staff was attentive, friendly, and accommodating throughout the entire meal. Drinks were filled promptly, questions were answered kindly, and the overall hospitality was excellent. Unfortunately, the food itself did not live up to its appearance. While visually appealing, the flavors lacked the depth, seasoning, and authenticity one expects from Cuban cuisine. The dishes felt somewhat muted and didn’t capture the traditional bold, savory profile that makes Cuban food so memorable. There seemed to be a disconnect between presentation and taste. Overall, this restaurant shines in atmosphere and service, but the culinary execution falls short of delivering a truly satisfying Cuban dining experience. With stronger attention to authentic flavor and preparation, it has the potential to match its beautiful presentation and excellent Hospitality.

This is the cutest little restaurant. The food is amazing and the portion sizes are reasonable. We tried a little of everything but the roasted garlic shrimp was my absolute favorite. Our server was nice as well. We will definitely be back. Try this place!

Great food and service, looking forward to returning to try more of the menu. We had the green fries, empanadas with chicken, Cuban sandwich and the coconut curry chicken. All amazing, the green fries are a must get. The Cuban was amazing with soft and delicious bread. The coconut chicken was also great.

Food was hot, fresh and delicious! We had paprika chicken, steak quesadilla and tequenos all were fantastic we will definitely be back.

The Cuban sandwich was okay. All you could taste was the roast pork and cheese, which was good, but there's a lot more to a Cuban than that. The empanadas were really good. We got a chicken and a beef and they were both excellent. The chips were SO good. They were slightly overdone, which we love. The coconut chicken entree was really good as well. The horchata was meh, especially for $6. Overall, it was a bit pricey for what you get, but worth a try

Highly recommend! Greeted before we even got to the door & had excellent service. Horchata, Cuban, and Carne Asada were perfect! Quaint little restaurant with outside seating (shaded). If you don’t like close quarters, order take out! We went for a late lunch/early dinner after a day at the pool. We were the only customers so not sure if it’s busier during normal meal hours.

Beautiful presentation!! The food was absolutely delicious, we didn't have to wait for a table and the food came out right. Just be aware that the place is tiny. But I really liked it!!

Finally some good food around this small town. The staff is so friendly, the food presentation is picture perfect, the flavor is so tasteful with each bite. I had to slow down and try to save some because it was so fantastic. I first googled and discovered them and had to try it, tried in take out and fell in love so fast. They are consistent in dine in, take out, and delivery. Do yourself a favor and look no further this place will have you doing a little food dance every bite.

We had such a wonderful experience here! We ordered the chicken and beef empanadas, a Cuban sandwich, and a Pastor sandwich. Every single dish was made to order with fresh ingredients, and you could really taste the authenticity in the flavors. The empanadas were perfectly crisp on the outside with rich, savory fillings. The Cuban and Pastor sandwiches were outstanding--the pork was marinated to perfection and sliced just right, layered beautifully with all the traditional fixings. The flavors were bold and authentic, and the portions were very generous. If you're looking for authentic Cuban flavors, hearty portions, and food prepared with care, this is definitely the spot to visit!

CRAZY GREAT!!! Authentic & DELICIOUS!!! One of my best friend's parents were from Bolivia. Once in a while, they would let me stay for dinner.......those were always unforgettable meals, because they were so authentic and so delicious! They were soulful and blessed the pallet! The kind of food that you felt privileged to be eating.......this place reminded me of that, instantly!! I had the mushroom chicken, which isn't on the menu, but only available on Tuesdays......sooo completely worth it!!! The two plantains, that accompanied the meal, were the built-in dessert! Those were amazing also!!! My husband is the Cuban sammie aficionado; despite the fact that I really do dig on pork, a Cuban was never my scene. This thing was HUGE and he urged me to take a bite.......it was then that I COMPLETELY understood WHY his eyes were rolling into the back of his head when he was eating the first half!!! I asked him if it was better than the Cuban he had in Florida, which is his slide rule to compare with every time he has a Cuban somewhere......this sammie beat Florida's version all to hell!!! Since it was that tasty, I planned that we should come back on a Wednesday, when that's the special, and we will also try the green fries that people are raving about!!! Two ladies came in, whilst we were chowing down, and they ordered two Cubans and two orders of the green fries and asked us if we had these amazing fries yet!!! I'm thinking that would be the smart thing to do, next time.......they've been open A WHOLE YEAR----and this was ONLY our FIRST time there!!! ‍‍ I feel like I've missed soooo much......

Incredible flavor. Great service. The line to get food from this establishment should be out the door every day. This is a hidden gem in the crown of Summerville. It is my great hope that as soon as a bigger venue becomes available they'll move into it. This is restaurant food that's OMG good! I'm probably shooting myself in the foot yelling you how good it is because I can see the future here where I have to wait in line to place an order, only to find out they've already sold out of what I want. Whether it be take out or catering, these folks will leave your taste buds happy happy happy.

This place is fantastic. The service was great and the food was excellent. If you're in the mood for something different, this is it. They have several dishes from different places of Latin America. The Cuban was phenomenal. One of the best ones I've had and I lived in New York, so I've had plenty. The Ropa Vieja was very good very tasty. Empanada were delicious. Overall, just great place nice and cozy. Very nice place. Would highly recommended.

It was certainly ok, but not great. Service was mediocre but nothing over the top. Our sandwiches seemed a little sloppy and the Cuban had an entire knuckle bone in it! I guess that means it's cooked in house but still a little sloppy. Flavor was bland and canned sodas certainly were surprising. We won't be back.

I went inside to pick up my food. The man that healthy was so nice. The restaurant was cute a very clean. He gave me a sample of the Horchata delicious I can't wait to go back.

I ordered food from here once and was pretty satisfied with what i got. But the second time i ordered i got a box of 10 tacos and was very disappointed. The meat was dry (steak, pastor, carnitas) and they didnt put any salsas in the box. 10 tacos, you would think salsa would be standard. I also ordered their Birra sandwich and it was also dry, but i wasnt worried because it comes woth Consumè... and it came with no consumè. I know ive had better from this place but for how expensive this all was youd expect some consistency. I will not be ordering here again.

This is a cozy spot for authentic fusion Cuban cuisine. I have to say the decorations and music creates an intimate, personal ambience. Creating a unique atmosphere where you're not just sitting and eating, you're enjoying and having an experience of a great meal and a companion with a great conversation. The restaurant hours and menu are limited since they just opened a few weeks ago. As we walked in we were greeted by the restaurant staff and immediately served with a complimentary Naan bread with Lentil dipping sauce. Which was delicious. We ordered the mix empanadas (one chicken and one of beef). The taste was on point and best of all it's homemade!! As the main course we ordered the Pork Mignon and Lomo Salteado. Both dishes were served with a generous portion and tasted fresh, not overcooked and marinated to perfection. We also ordered a side of Tostones, what can I say.. yummy. Since they are in a soft opening stage, you may bring your bottle of wine to enjoy it as you dine a delicious meal. Lastly, we ordered a Flan and the flavors are all good, not overcooked nor too hard. The texture and flavor of the flan was really good. My wife loved it and she knows how to do it. Wife's seal of approval. The cafe con Leche tastes like the one Grandma used to make back in the Island. We had an amazing experience and definitely will return to try the Cuban Sandwich.

Had a wonderful dinner here recently. My husband and I shared the Roasted Garlic Appetizer with good size shrimp and potatoe dumplings, big pieces garlic, and a delicious broth. Perfect size for sharing. My husband had the Lomo Saltado which was recommended by our waiter, Kenneth, who was very helpful with his menu suggestions. I had the Coconut Chicken and it had such a savory, unique flavor. We also shared the Chocolate Flan. They serve chips and a very good creamy dip when you are seated. It is BYOB, and they close at 8pm. This was our first time having Cuban food, and we will definitely be back. For the quality of food at this price point, you can not beat it.

I found this restaurant ordering GrubHub it was free delivery cause I'm a prime member when I tell you the food is delicious. I ordered the Cuban steak sandwich big proportion very fresh very moist. The green fries perfectly seasoned. I don't know what the green sauce is but it's delicious. I also ordered the guacamole for the first time in a long time. There's not a bunch of fillers. Everything was delicious. It was delivered here earlier than it was expected. the service was great. I can't wait to go in and have a seat and explore more items on their menu.

I always pick up some empanadas & sweet plantains from here. Always super fresh. Delicious!!

Delicious birria tacos and sandwhiches. Quick service, my food was still piping hot when I brought it home, and everything was melt in your mouth. Ambiance is very casual and quaint. This is my new go-to!

This is a hidden gem! Social Urban Bistro serves up some of the best food you'll find anywhere in the area. The flavors are authentic, portions are generous, and everything is cooked to perfection. It's easily the best food for your money, with quality and taste that far exceed expectations. Social Urban Bistro is a must try!

Amazing food!! I hope the Social Urban Bistro (SUB) exceeds all expectations for a long lived and successful restaurant. Very sweet people running this restaurant and I hope they do so well they can expand later on, if desired. I Highly Recommend. I had the taco trio (beef, chicken, pork) and my husband had the Cuban sandwich with green fries...Simply DELICIOUS!! Kiss to the chef! ‍

Ordered delivery which was on time and still warm. Food was delicious but it has been awhile and am having a senior moment.

Came in to eat lunch today, walked into about a quarter after opening, got seated right away, got to order promptly and the food came out faster than I could have a small conversation on the phone. But when the plate arrived I couldn't wait to hang up to eat this delicious meal that was placed in front of me. I ordered the Cuban, and Green Fries. It was the perfect balance of pork, pickles, and mustard. I think the only thing that could have made it better was Mojo sauce to really tie in the acidity as the mustard lacked that portion. But overall I am very happy and super impressed and will be returning soon! The restaurant is definitely clean and well lit. I will be dreaming of the Green Fries for weeks.