The Society Restaurant & Lounge

Everton, our waitstaff was amazing!!! The music was on point, loved the vibe and atmosphere. Food was delicious!!!!! Visiting from CT so this was a great spot

Went for Saturday brunch and the music upstairs and live band downstairs was SSSOOOOO loud..you can tell it’s a night club…and I’m getting old 😂. Overall though a GREAT experience. The food was exceptional (and I don’t purchase Jamaican food from out because no one cooks as good as my mom but they did ALL THAT 🔥 🔥 and MORE 🔥)!!! Ate it ALL up. Also, hands down, BEST seafood omelet I’ve ever had. The seafood tastes fresh caught because it seemed to be the only salt seasoning to complement the beautifully done egg. Oh, the plate in the middle is the fabulous Bailey’s French Toast but I was greedy and started eating before I thought to take pics 😏.

I was told to visit this place while I was in the DC area, and I was glad I came. The food and atmosphere were great. Has a little Jamaican vibe to it, with R&B playing in the background. We came for Brunch and the drinks and food were on point. I had the Red Snapper and it was cooked to perfection, no complaints. Didn’t know what to expect when I came, but I am mostly definitely a new fan of this place. I will definitely be coming back for sure.

Was my first time here and won't be my last. I enjoyed the atmosphere from the time we walked in until we left. The music was great and the service was too. Plenty of food and drink options as well. Both came out pretty quick and was delicious. The restaurant/lounge has an upstairs section with a lot of space, dj, bars, hookah, and cigar smoking is welcome. There are covered and uncovered areas which was great for us because the rain was non stop last night. Downstairs has tvs at the bar. Bathroom is Downstairs. Plenty of room on both levels to get up and dance if you want. Parking is definitely rough in that area. We found street parking but I'd definitely recommend getting an uber if possible. Check this restaurant out if you're in the area. Great for a date night or outing with friends/family.

Service We arrived just five minutes before the end of happy hour, and the host and waiter quickly seated us and made sure our orders got in on time. Our waiter was attentive, checking in on us throughout the evening, which added to the positive experience. Taste The menu featured many tasty options, all reasonably priced. We ordered the shrimp tacos, mac and cheese balls, and wings, which were all delicious. The mac and cheese balls, in particular, were a standout! For drinks, we had mojitos and margaritas, both well-made with a noticeable amount of alcohol—exactly what we needed. Ambiance The vibe at Society was lively, with great music that added to the fun atmosphere. It’s an ideal spot to unwind, whether for happy hour or a night out with friends. Recommendation After a disappointing happy hour elsewhere, Society gave us the redemption we needed! With flavorful food, well-mixed drinks, and excellent service, it’s a spot I’d definitely return to. Highly recommended if you’re looking for good vibes and tasty eats!

I came here and booked a table for my daughter's 25th birthday party. Our experience was 5 stars! Danny contacted us , set everything up, and made sure that while we were there, the experience was managed right. I am absolutely happy with my experience and will be booking through him again. Also, the hostess we had for the night was very attentive and made sure our needs were meet. She had the signs come out multiple times, had the DJ shout her out all night and was very kind. My daughter had a very good time. Thank you Danny.

I had showed up Wednesday night to celebrate with my girls. One of my friends was celebrating her 21st birthday. Which I thought we were going to have a good time here. We were told that they were closing 30 minutes and if we needed to order we need to order now. Online it says it closes at 12:00 we showed up at 10:00. I don't understand why we were turned away. Also what kind of service is that? Don't waste your time. Go somewhere else!

I had a great meal here! The ribeye was excellent. The lemon drop martinis were very good too. My server was friendly and efficient. I also loved the music and lively atmosphere. Looked like a popular place for groups and birthdays and still I was perfectly comfortable dining here alone!

We traveled from California to visit friends, and they took us to The Society. The ambiance was comfortable, and the food was exceptional. I enjoyed a salad, wings, and fries. Our bartender, Alley, provided outstanding customer service and greatly enhanced our experience. I highly recommend visiting this establishment, and Alley definitely deserves a raise for her excellent service.

This place was a VIBE!!!!!! I enjoyed my self !!! The owner was soo kind and I felt right at home ! The people were friendly and the music was also great!!!! As you know I get straight to the point . Here is my review:) Prose: the atmosphere was great the service was professional and very attentive! I felt seen and I loved how quickly everything I ordered came out . The music was amazing and .... The drinks (well I went for brunch soo I only had bottomless mimosas ) and they were good ! Definitely hit the spot , they also had hookah :) which was pretty cool Food : 8.5/10 Price: $50 for 1 person ! Very affordable

Your girl don't party like she used to, but I'm definitely hitting Society up for the good eats! I had a couple of girlfriends in town for the weekend and we wanted music and good food, so we decided to visit Society. We used to party there some years ago, but we leave that to the younger people now lol! We went around 1:00 on a Saturday and grabbed a table, no wait! We ordered the bottomless mimosas, friend Mac & Cheeses ball (always hitting) two of us ordered the oxtails and grits and another girlfriend ordered the chicken and waffles! Everything was delicious. The music was great, not too loud where you had to scream, our server was cute and attentive ;-) Overall, Society remains one of my go-to's for a good meal!

I came here for the first time on a Monday for a poetry event. The downstairs area was empty but upstairs at the event was a nice size crowd. I walked in concerned that I would not get a seat but eventually found one. The bar area upstairs was quite crowded. By the time I received my drinks at a table, line at the bar had not moved. Since this was a special event, I would not hold this against them. I started to think that they did not have enough staff on site for the event. The rum punch was yummy and they gave me quite a bit. The catfish sad which was alright. I expected a bit more flavor but it was still good. The fries were good too. I've know about this spot for about 10 years and I am so glad that I finally went. I will definitely be back and recommend this place to others.

I was on the fence when I first got to this restaurant because it took a very long time for us to get our drinks. However, after waiting 20 minutes to get our drinks once our food order was taken our food came extremely fast and it was absolutely delicious. They have a great menu and their prices are perfect. Everything was made fresh and tasted great. Multiple people came by our table to check on us and the unlimited mimosas were served in large crafts. Our service suggested that we go upstairs to take pictures and the upstairs day bar looks great. I can't wait to come back for hookah and drinks on their deck.

Technically, this would be a 3.5 star review, but math tells me that I have round up to a 4. Overall, we had a nice experience having brunch at The Society. We wanted to try a new brunch spot in downtown Silver Spring, and we were not disappointed...by the food The extensive menu has a nice variety of Southern and Caribbean dishes. For my dining pleasure, I went with the Fish and Crab Ball & Grits, and my partner went with the chicken meal (3 pieces of chicken, green, mac n cheese, and a biscuit), and we both shared an order of the chicken wings. OMG! The chicken wings were AMAZING with a perfect blend IMO of sweet, tangy, and spicy. My Fish and Grits and his "Southern Platter" were pretty good. Also, the portions are huge, so you will not leave hungry if you order an entree. While the food was great, I thought the service could have been a bit better. On a couple of occasions, I had to ask for basic things for dining (e.g., salt/pepper/hot sauce and silverware). I was a bit surprised that we had to request silverware since we ordered food. Also, I was a bit surprised when the bartender did not let us know that it was last call for bottomless beverages. I would say in at least 95% of restaurants where I've had bottomless brunch, the server or bartender would say something like: Hey, brunch service is ending soon, so if you want anything else let me know ASAP. Ok, so I get that a restaurant doesn't have to do this, but it does add to the customer experience. Be aware that the restaurant adds a 20% gratutiy. I don't really have a problem with this, but just be aware so you don't tip extra . . . unless you want to. Perhaps, this is an issue more with the area (or rather the clientele) than the restaurant itself: I will admit that I was put a little on edge because the restaurant had a bouncer that did quick body searches/pat downs on the men entering the restaurant. I was like dang, do people really pop off during an early afternoon brunch. Then again, I guess anything can happen when mimosas are involved. Oh, I almost forgot. During our meal the owner (or as she put it the chef, cook, receptionist, AND custodian) came out and introduced herself to a few people at the bar and in the dining room. I thought that was a sweet gesture that somewhat made up for the struggles with the service.

If you're looking for a grown and sexy adult spot, look no further! We had a table in the rooftop area for Sunday brunch and it was a total VIBE. The DJ was setting the tone with a variety of tunes, and the service was amazing. Our waitress was Shaunta (sorry if I spelled it wrong) and she was super sweet and attentive. The Honey Old Bay wings were cooked to PERFECTION! Amazing amount of crisp and juiciness. For an entree I had the Catfish and Crab balls with grits, AMAZING! Flavorful and savory and the creole sauce was so good. I had the Social Butterfly drink which was not my favorite (I enjoy sweet drinks and it was a bit too strong for me). Overall, I will definitely be back and bringing all of friends from out of town to this spot!

Came to catch up with a friend over brunch. You can still park in the Silver Spring Metro garage (which is about a blocks walk away) for free on Sundays. Any other day now, you have 2 hour parking using ParkMobile app We didnt have reservations on a Sunday @230p but we were able to be seated upstairs or downstairs. Upstairs was louder with music or today, and downstairs was chill old school music. We sat downstairs. Order from QR menu. I had the grits and fish with crab balls on the side. Good dish, I barely ate half of it. I also opted for the Belinni mimosa carafe, $25 per person My friend had the chicken and waffles, said it was good and hearty also. Didn't finish all of his either. He doesn't drink but the restaurant offered Ginger beer and mocktails!!! The mocktail with mint was delishhhhhhhhhh! The bathrooms are only on the first floor, 2 stalls for women. If you're upstairs, you have to come downstairs for bathrooms also We ended up going upstairs for the day party @5. Sat at the bar area since we weren't doing hookah. Bartendars were nice and fast. A live DJ started playing old school hip hop which was a nice play Chill spot, I'd return

MICE .. but great food and great drinks. They will not comp for you seeing mice, Goodluck.

Gather round friends because this is a post you cannot miss. I thought I had already posted a review. Anyways let's just say my friends and I had a night to remember. The food was so delicious, our server was so nice and the VIBE everything! I made reservations for 7 ladies and everyone of us had a good time. There was a DJ. DJ ETN and he played all sorts of music from the 90's to Afro beats and I really did know when I jumped up and said wait that's my jam and next thing I was dancing. I have pictures so you'll see. If you ever have a friend coming into town or you just want to hang out with the girls or guys this is the place. It's located in Silver Spring and I recommend this place 100 percent! From what k understand Mondays is live poetry and Fridays and Saturdays you have a DJ!

Honestly from all of the pics and hype that I've seen on social media I was expecting way more from this establishment. My friend and I stopped by for drinks and the restaurant looked nothing like I've been seeing online. The first floor was a bit dated and gave the vibe of a neighborhood bar. The hostess mentioned the upstairs lounge which is where everything is taking the pics for social media. Upstairs music was extremely loud and had hookah etc if that's your vibe. We decided to stay downstairs and the waitress was pretty much nonexistent. Especially since it is an automatic 20% gratuity no matter how bad the service is. Definitely wouldn't return but the food was ok.

Came here for brunch and I must say I really enjoyed the food. Good food but the music was entirely too loud. Oh gosh, this must mean I'm getting old to sit here and complain about the music levels at a brunch establishment. Oh well, I would definitely come back because the food was good. Starters Caribbean Rolls (jerk chicken, cabbage slaw, aged cheddar cheese, black beans and corn and sweet chili sauce Thai Spring rolls (vegetables, garlic marinade and sweet chili sauce Grand Marnier Wings (tossed in house asian grand marnier sauce) Seasoned Fried Chicken drizzled with honey on a Belgian waffle Mac and cheese, collard greens and honey biscuit Baileys and cream french toast French 8229 (gin elderflower liqueur, lemon and champagne)

Very small' unorganized and overpriced I would not recommend going. There are better places than this spot. Parking is decent, I just hate how small it is.

This is my go to happy hour spot when I don't want to go to the city but want to be close to the city if that makes any sense. The happy hour is lit with $5 cocktails and they have deals on their food as well. The place is always clean and the music is always a vibe. They also have a good brunch and the rooftop area is cool. I love the Caribbean rolls and the wings never miss. They also have the best salmon tacos I've had in my life lol. The service is good as well, I usually just sit at the bar and they get me right every time. If you can find parking on the street kudos to you, if not, park in the free garage around the corner.

I enjoyed everything I tried here! I came for HH with a friend and we split a few appetizers. We had the honey old bay wings with extra honey and old bay on the side. The fried mac and cheese balls were scrumptious and came in a tasty, creamy sauce. And I was unsure what to expect with the Caribbean egg rolls but am so happy I got it because they were delicious. For a drink, I got a lemon martini and it was tasty and perfectly balanced. Next time I come, I'm likely to reorder all the same items.

The Jerk Chicken meal is delicious!! Downstairs is nice and calm for dinner and you can catch a live band every now and then while you dine. My friends and I had a small hiccup when ordering bottomless mimosas. We were expected to pay separately to share one Carafe?? On my birthday ? Oh nooo. Our waitress didn't seem happy about our request but regrouped, and came back with three and we were good to go! On another occasion I visited the upstairs rooftop area and it was crowded, 90's-2000s hip hop and Rand b mix, go go and soca. Nowhere to sit except the bar and a few high top tables (literally a FEW) VIP was available at maybe 2-3 couches.

Downstairs Bar: We sat at the bar after enjoying a concert at the Fillmore Silver Spring. It was maybe midnight. Party of 2. Got a couple drinks and some fries and chicken and it was so so so good!! Friendly staff and great vibes. It's a relatively small space but lively. Review for rooftop: It's more like a club with hookah and tables. I had just gotten my hair blow-dried so not happy with the room being full of hookah smoke. Not my scene, but if that's your scene you might enjoy! Cover is $20 for men and women. I'd go back to the downstairs bar for food and drinks. I wouldn't go to the club upstairs but seems like it's always lively up there!

My friends and I had a little girls' get together at Society one Sunday for brunch. It's definitely a cool vibe. Good music, food and service. They have bottomless mimosas, which many brunch spots are phasing out. They also have hookah, which is my jam! My only complaint, there is only one set of bathrooms in the whole building and there are tons of steps up and down. Bottomless mimosas and multiple steps are never a good mix. Other than that, my experience was positive.

Tried this place for the first time for dinner. Everton was our server and he was so great!! So kind, helpful and provided great service. We tried a couple of appetizers and the fried seabass. Everything was great.

I happened to be in Silver Spring visiting and realized no one including myself had eaten. I was going to try another place but while driving, we spotted The Society. The atmosphere was laid back, clean, linen napkins with calm lighting. Our waiter was great and made suggestions that he thought we would enjoy. Kudos to waiters and waitresses who've actually tried the food at their establishment . The waiter was kind, prompt and the food he suggested was very good. We ordered the spring rolls with jerk seasoning which were tasty not too much heat. We also ordered the Society shrimp. The flavor of the shrimp were very fresh and the sauce had a sweet and spicy kick in flavor and that too was very good. The curry lobster and shrimp was excellent. I guess I was expecting one lobster tail but was pleasantly surprised to see that there were two and cooked well. The food was seasoned well not too salty or bland. I've been dubbed the "Doggie Bag Queen" and the " On The Side Queen" ( of which I have no shame). I took my curry dinner with me and I asked for additional curry sauce which they kindly provided. The prices are reasonable and we walked in without a reservation. I took a pic with the manager her name was Q. Q was friendly and made us feel so welcomed. Unfortunately, the pic is either on someone else's phone or made a wrong turn on the highway to the Cloud ‍. If you're in the Silver Spring area and have a taste for the Caribbean try The Society Restaurant and Lounge.

Great for, service, music and atmosphere!! Always here for the happy hour!! They have great choices on Hookah flavors!!

We came here around 3:30 on a Saturday and we were easily able to secure a table for a large group upstairs. There were two floors. The music was great in both of them. They were playing some old school r&b and hip hop mixed with some new school stuff. It was a great blend. The vibe was chill and it wasn't too crowded. The servers were attentive and we were able to get our drinks very quickly. The place was clean. The music was great! It was a hookah spot, so some folks got that. It was definitely a cool vibe .

The food is pretty darn good. I came here for Brunch with a friend after a late night out. I needed something heavy and comforting.I really like everything about this place except the LOUD music. It's like this place is trying to be a "turn up" brunch spot without the "turn up" audience. I felt like I needed to yell at my friend sitting directly beside me. I would go back if I'm in the area again, just need to make sure I don't care about talking to the person next to me LOL. As far as the service it was ok, I did have to flag my waiter down twice to get more water. A girl needed to hydrate after a night out.

So, I went here a few weeks ago for a friends birthday. We were seated upstairs in the lounge area. Downstairs is more of a classic restaurant. The music was great. Everything was simply but decently decorated. I will say it was very hot upstairs. Our server did his best but seemed a little stressed. I feel like we can right before or during shift changes so I'm not sure if that caused some confusion. The food was very good. I had the fried chicken and rice and peas. I would definitely go again but probably stick to the restaurant.

Ehhhh. I don't think I would ever go back here again. First of all, we ordered the drinks off the happy hour menu and the drinks were good, but literally just juice. I barley tasted any alcohol and the drinks were way too sweet that I left feeling sick. Also, we ordered the spring rolls and fries off the happy hour menu. The fries were very soggy. I like my fries crispy and these were the opposite of what I like. The spring rolls were the best thing out of the meal.... Also, we had to wait a long time for our food to be ready. People who ordered after us got their food before us. Even though they ordered the same stuff as us, so that was confusing. Our bartender was really friendly and nice, but that was probably the only positive thing about my experience here.

Atmosphere : 5 Food: 5 Staff: 3 I was told that happy hour is a vibe but my 1st time visit was at 1pm on a Sunday(NYD) before the day party that started at 4 pm. There is security at the door checking bags and IDs. Idk why because there were children present at tables. Are servers no longer checking identification per table?? I mean I server struggled so I can see why I also sat at the bar for 20 minutes waiting on my party to arrive and still had to get the bartenders attention to order a drink. Pfft My party of 4 enjoyed the Shrimp and Grits, Steak and Eggs, and the Seafood Omelette. The steak came to the table 15 minutes after everyone else's food. The Seafood omelette was fine but we were asked for if we wanted cheese on our omelette- said yes and still did not get it. Just look at the photos My knock against this establishment is that the staff in under trained and they should Invest in a dumbwaiter / elevator to carry the food upstairs instead of having waiters carry it. That's such a liability - but to each there own

Amazing service and even better food!!!! we came for happy hour and had a great time. The atmosphere is great and the deals were great! The food is bomb!!! We will be returning!!

My boyfriend and I came here and called in advance about the upstairs part for the hookah and asked if there was a cover. They said no, so we came there. They said it's $25 for girls, $30 for guys. first of all, we live in LA, they don't even charge for females so not sure why Silver Spring is. We couldn't even go upstairs to see the spot before paying and there was no music playing that we could hear..if it was it was low. We said we plan on paying for hookah and buying drinks does the cover go towards that? They said no. Rosebar don't even charge $25 for girls..and that's a popping club. Needless to say, not worth it. Oh and this was on a random Sunday night in december..nothing happening no holiday no major event.

The most obnoxiously loud restaurant I've ever encountered. Too loud to enjoy the food, I really cannot over emphasize how loud they are; one can hear them and their heavy bass for blocks around until 3am. I really hope the city shuts them down, they're just the loudest, most obnoxious restaurant you can possibly imagine.

My fiancé and I decided to come here for brunch last Saturday. The restaurant was pretty busy but still had a couple tables left for us without a reservation. The hostess was on the phone for a few minutes when we came so we thought of eating elsewhere. We finally got a table and decided to order bottomless mimosa, Caribbean rolls, steak & eggs, and fried chicken and waffles. The mimosas while pricey were perhaps the best we had. We had three carafes and felt it well into the evening. Luckily we live a block away and don't drive. We loved the Caribbean jerk rolls as our appetizer. The steak was some of the best we've had and the eggs were yummy too. The waffle was very delicious and fried chicken also some of the best. Despite the five star food there are three reasons why I have to dock a star. First, because with the gratuity the bill was over $130 for both of us. Second, the hostess was most responsive. Finally, one of the servers was unmasked which would have been fine back in June but now with the Delta variants and the Montgomery County mask mandate, I found this surprising. The hostess also had her mask under the nose which may have been more of an honest mistake but the staff should be masked correctly. I wouldn't mind returning but due to the higher costs it may be more of a special occasion place. I also hope their staff improves in mask wearing until the pandemic improves and the County feels it's necessary to lift the mandate.

I have been here before pre-pandemic to see a band and had a great time. I randomly thought of them for brunch when planning for my birthday. I had seen conflicting events/information on their website and Eventbrite so I decided to call to verify what time brunch ends and the day party starts. Everything sounded good over the phone so I decided to reserve a table for brunch. Please note: if you want to book for more than 6 people, there's a deposit required. Once I arrived, they told me they gave my table away but they could seat us momentarily. While waiting, the security guard asked if I wanted to go to the rooftop for the day party. It was 1 pm, 3 hours before the person over the phone told me the day party would start. I was confused but declined going up at the time. My party was seated fairly quickly but the space was very tight. We ordered bottomless mimosas for the table and ordered our food soon after. My food was really good and the mimosas were fine. My top issue is that the waitress kept disappearing so we barely got any mimosas, although we paid for bottomless. A bonus for the brunch was that there was live music. That was a pleasant surprise! We also got to meet the chef after dining. Since we were done with brunch, we decided to check out the day party. There was just one problem. We were refused access. Supposedly, the party was over, which was interesting since they were still blasting music. Instead of staying around, we decided to take our business elsewhere. Society really has potential to be great but they cannot get there if nobody who works there is on the same page. There was too much conflicting information and that left a bad impression.

I was at the bar on Sunday ordered a take-out order and was charged 20% gratuity for a Mixologist that I had to wait at least 15 minutes to take my order, (bar was empty) and the food was okay and salty. Not worth $98.00 I will not come again.

If I could give them one star I truly would this was a terrible experience I've been to society plenty of times and let's just say this time was by far the worse. We had a table of 9 and we came for brunch first of all the guy who took our order didn't even write it down so he came back with a pen and pad and retook the order ok whatever our drinks came out pretty fast we all did bottomless mimosas and that was pointless swear we was drinking juice they pre mix their mimosa so the longer it sits the longer the fuzz goes away yeah we was drinking juice then while we were waiting for our food it started coming out in pieces in a bartender been in the industry for a long time all the food needs to come out together not in pieces because now while I'm waiting for my entree my potatoes are getting cold so once my entree comes out nothing is the same temp this happened to all of us we were just waiting then my friend got fried chicken y'all it looked like it came from Popeyes I got fried catfish with crab balls and grits and look at the picture this is what I was served sauce pretty much all sauce the catfish was soaking in it. Just say we will not be coming back and we knew not to come Here in the first place but we had a late brunch. No matter what time we came in the service should have been way better especially for the PRICE OF FOOD!!!!

Oxtail & grits was TO DIE FOR. Service was attentive and friendly. Music was amazing!

I visited this restaurant for a friends brunch. We did not have a reservation but we're able to find seats at the bar. Brunch is from 11am to 3pm. They have unlimited mimosas for $25. Very good. I enjoyed the shrimp and grits although the shrimp was a bit over cooked and I kept biting on pieces of the shell. I also had bacon and potatoes. Overall a great time. The day party starts after brunch upstairs if you'd like to stay and party.

I went here on a Saturday for my birthday. The food was good. They have good music and ambiance. The space is very very small though & you are almost elbow to elbow with other tables next to you, in front of you & behind you. Drinks are pricey but taste average. The hookah was difficult to smoke. the tube kept falling off of the mouth piece so it was difficult to enjoy it. Overall the experience and service was decent and I would come back on a less busy night.

I really had a great time at this restaurant! The atmosphere was great, the music was great, the server was great and the food was fantastic! I had a party of 5 and we were seated right away (we went at 7pm on a Saturday night). We did not sit on the rooftop bar, but I plan to go back and want to sit upstairs next time. This restaurant is a bit on the pricey side but I think it's worth it. I just want to warn that this restaurant adds an auto-gratuity to the bill. They added a 20% auto-gratuity to the bill and then handed me the handheld POS terminal to pay the bill. I didn't see this (even though it is placed clearly on the menu) and tipped an additional 20% on top. I was going to originally mark the review down, but I called the restaurant and they were able to adjust the bill so I could get the additional tip back. Since they were so nice to me and got back to me, I am giving this restaurant 5 stars and am definitely planning on going back!

This place is a hidden. GYM! AUTHENTIC Caribbean food great food great atmosphere and the management and staff are amazing. I had the fish my husband had the Oxtail and grits 5 stars

In the mood for a meal prepared with loving hands. The Society Restaurant is a good spot. I would suggest the Cajun Pasta, if you like pasta with a little kick. Thank you to the staff! See you next time. Juanita

The staff at this establishment is extremely unprofessional, rude, and discourteous. The efforts of the manager on duty at the time simply could not out weight the level of ignorance and tactlessness shown by the servers and hostesses. It seemed that the individuals that were catered to were the ones who were smoking weed on the dance floor, dressed like they just finished changing their car oil. *The food is extremely sub-par *The staff is beyond rude and incompetent *They may charge you a $20 cover just to eat (?????) *You can smoke weed while you "party" which may be the only plus for the hood crowds

I recommend The Society Restaurant and Bar for all your social gatherings. The Owner was actually present and very friendly. The management and staff are professional and helped give me the details I needed to reserve a table for a large party. The bar and servers are on time, with a smile, and positive vibes. The food was good and all my guests enjoyed themselves. It made my birthday all the more special. Enjoyed the entire experience and would come again.

We stopped at the society a couple nights ago for dinner and had a wonderful time. The entire vibe of the restaurant is great. There's a bar area/lounge vibe but also tables as well. The whole space is very open and it's conducive for bigger parties and more casual as well as a more upscale night out. There's TVs by the bar if you're just trying to vibe and they have their music going. It's just such a fun atmosphere and the waiters are very kind and helpful! Our appetizers were so fricken good that we had to order more of it at the end to take home. The Caribbean rolls were so delicious. My boyfriend got the jerk chicken and he loved it so much. I got the salmon. I didn't love it. That's the only reason I'm giving this place a four. I think it's just not the best thing on their menu but everything else was exceptional and I would definitely go back and try something else

I came to Maryland to visit my sister and she took me here for brunch. When I say the Snapper was amazing, the service was top notch and wonderful thanks to Trevon. "You gotta come here. Then let's talk about the DJ.... Why you need to play every good song... he's fire....ETN Also service from.... Jas Was on point!!! If you not coming out.. you a fool!!!!

Their Happy Hour did not disappoint and it was a bonus that we had such a great waitress. We did not realize there was a second level until leaving but overall, would definitely visit again.

Brunch was NOT brunching. There with a group. Couldn't talk to each other because the music (which was actually good) was too loud. Repeated requests to turn it down went ignored. Heat too high to enjoy the ambiance. Asked about turning on fans , mentioned being hot but again, ignored. Food was so-so. Would NOT recommend.

First time here and what can I say? I can actually say a lot haha. One of my friends brought me here last night and was a first for the both of us. We were able to find street parking around the corner pretty easily as it was only a little after 9pm. As we approached the entrance, I was instructed to see the young woman on security in the next door while my male friend was patted down by male security. After we were both patted down, we approached a young man that requested $20 for the cover fee. To me, that is a little to high for a cover charge, but it is Silver Spring as well. As we walked in, we sat down and my friend was confused on where the "party" was at (if you look this place up, you will see a picture with a bunch of club lights and he was trying to figure out where that was). It was not until we were approached by a young waitress asking if we needed anything which is when I asked her to tell us about The Society being we are first-timers. She explained everything so well. Essentially, the downstairs portion is for older individuals and has a more relaxed vibe with a variety of music playing by the DJ. The upstairs lounge started with early 90's R&B, transitioned into island/Caribbean music, hip-hop, rap, and etc. A wide music selected to cover different cultures which was entertaining. After entering the upstairs lounge, my friend and I ordered drinks after finding the only non-reserved table available. I ordered the Georgia Avenue which was a delicious peachy drink for $13 and came in a Moscow mule-style cup. Others were drinking smoking hookah (which is $60 if you were wondering) and enjoying their time like my friend and I were. It was a vibe. More people showed up the later it got. Around 11pm, one of the employees began taking up the table and bar chairs which caused a little bit of a problem with one customer as he was enjoying his time eating and drinking with his company. I was never informed of the time chairs would be taken up, let alone that they were going to do it anyway. It would have been nice to know anyway instead of being told to get up and not have anywhere to sit as you try to enjoy your food, drinks, and hookah. Furthermore, there was not a lot of places to sit and the floor was a strange lay out. For instance, there were three tables on the floor and two of them were in the middle. People were surrounding the tables, but not trying to be all in each other's space, so there were some people that looked a little bit lost or uncomfortable trying to find where to stand. I got tired of standing and holding my coat, so I left haha. On the plus side, they had two propane heaters that kept the inside warm during the cold night! Although I had a pretty good time, I took a star off for a few reasons. Those reasons include, lack of seating (please reserve a table if you want to sit down and have an area to yourself), cover charge, and a lot of people (including the bartenders and employees) were not wearing masks given the recent increase of Omicron cases. I think it would be great if they began asking to see vaccination cards before entering; especially as people would be smoking hookah and blowing out the smoke in the air that other people are breathing. Just a safety precaution and food for thought. Other than that, it was great time!

Yelp stayed their hours were until 1am. Drive from VA and called to confirm while en route. Was told they close and stop serving food at midnight. Why am I at the door at 10:44pm and they are turning people away?

My friend and I came here for happy hour after work one day randomly. The place itself is cute. The decorations and layout of the place were nice. Service wasn't too slow, but we also were some of the only ones there when we first got there at 4. By 5 pm, the place was busy. This definitely seems like a place where there are tons of regulars. The servers weren't the fastest ever, but they weren't terrible either. I got a mango martini and a screwdriver. The martini tasted sooo good! It was basically juice. But I didn't get it again because there was barely any alcohol in it. I tried a screwdriver instead and it was also a very weak drink. My friend and I went to another place to get more drinks. The fries were good and the spring rolls were, too, though they reminded me of the instant cup ramen. I don't think I'd come back to this place, though. And I would warn any Asian women that want to come here - don't, unless you like being harassed by old men. There was an old guy who claimed he was a regular that sat down next to us at the bar and started harassing us about being Asian. And then his friend started, too. So unless you like being stared at your whole meal, being asked where you're from, and if you think you're an American, then I wouldn't come here.

The food and ambience were amazing. We were also able to easily get parked which I have heard is tough in the DMV.

Definitely is a vibe for HH. The Mac and cheese balls were delicious! The wings delightful. Drinks were great. And hookah was on point. I'll definitely be back!