the Social Kitchen & Cocktails - Hayward, Wisconsin

Shayla S.

Probably one of my new favorite restaurants! The food was some of the best we've had in Hayward and it looks like a super fun hang out! Very casual, half of it for dining and the other half looks fun to have drinks and apps while playing some games or chatting with friends. Patio looks absolutely gorgeous, I wish I had an event to plan so I could have it here. We also brought our kids so also family friendly. Very friendly owners too. Can't wait to come back!

We got the smash burger and the fried chicken and waffles, they both blew us away. It was all so fresh and delicious, by far our favorite meal in Hayward.

Katerina M.

Such a neat place! Upscale bar for drinks and some food. Menu isn’t huge apps, flatbreads (including GF!), salads, burger, sammies. Large wine selection and a handful of beers on tap. Inside has a table side and couch side with a really cute back patio area!

Eric J.

Fantastic new restaurant on Main Street in Hayward!

Everything we ordered — cheese curds, loaded tots, chicken and waffles, meatballs, smash burger, and homemade pasta — was outstanding. The service was attentive and vibes overall were on point. They even have one of those old school arcade machines where you drop quarters down a chute to try to knock more quarters into a hopper … and thus continue the circle of life. I may have triggered the machine’s warning alarm by jostling it, for which I am very sorry. 10/10 will return.

Tom K.

Really love this new addition to Hayward’s Main Street. Innovative menu. Especially like the vibe. And thanks for getting rid of that awful TNT sign.

Caroline G.

Monica & Bill are doing a fantastic job along with their great employees! My husband and I have a business down the street and are so fortunate enough to have their clientele collaborate so well with ours. Upscale environment, kid friendly with the game room and so what Main Street needs. There is so much hard work that goes into making a place like this happen and I applaud them on their vision to making the downtown area a better place to be. We will always look forward to coming here whether date night or with our kids!

Google U.

I've been eating in the Hayward area for 15 years. We ate here 6 days after their opening and it legitimately was the best meal I've had in the area at any price point. Order the Chicken and Waffles without question. You will not regret it.
Not to mention the renovation they did to the inside. Its now a family friendly environment with the perfect combination of high end dining mixed with casual. The owners personally introduced themselves and gave a tour of the building. You can tell they care about every detail.
Will return many times

Naomi E.

Honestly one of the worst experiences I have had in a long time. We came with two children and were waiting for a low table in the dining room which the manager said she would seat us at when it was free. We asked if we could wait where they had couches and she said it was no problem. A waitress came over and assumed we were dining on the couches but with two small children plus needing a high chair we told her we were waiting for a table. She then proceeds to take us to a high top table as the manager had seated someone else at the low top table. So while one child could sit in the chair a high chair was now out of the question. We then waited for over 15 minutes and then had to ask at the bar for someone to come over to us. We got a waitress who we put our order into right away. We ordered a grilled cheese off the kids menu for our child, my husband ordered the beef sandwich, and I ordered the chicken and waffles. We also ordered an appetizer that clearly required utensils. Our sever dropped off the appetizer and I asked for plates and she brought back the plates but no silverware so we had to ask for that.

The real kicker is that my husband and child received their food and they told me that mine was given to another table. The manager apologized and said they were going to re-fire mine right away. I said it was not a problem and that I would wait. My son and husband finished their food and the waitress asked if we wanted the bill about 25 minutes later. I politely inquired about mine and she said she was told I didn't want it. The manager then came over and said she took my response as I didn't want it? Which makes no sense as I never said I didn't want it I just didn't get upset with them as I have worked in restaurants and know that accidents happen. However the fact that she told me that they were re-firing it and I said ok no problem she someone took that as I don't want my food? Why would I be in the restaurant and have ordered food if I didn't want it. The sheer lack of common sense or clarifying a point is truly surprising for someone in a "management" position.

Overall, the place is beautiful. I was hoping to try the food but was denied the chance too. This restaurant while having a kids menu is not actually very kid friendly but the largest problem was the complete lack of communication from the quote on quote manager who clearly seemed to have no actual idea on what she was doing or how to handle customers. Maybe if I had been rude or angry I would have at least received some food with my family. Just disappointing for a place that looked so promising. I am hoping my experience is a one off and hope that if the owner or management reviews comments or reviews that they take the opportunity to train their staff on setting clear expectations with their clients. Sadly I would not return and will advise others to stay away as well.

Joanne R.

Tonight I was stunned! We had the most incredible dinner at The Social Kitchen tonight! I love that they have signature cocktails and they were so delicious! My whole family raved about our meals all the way home! I can’t wait to go back! This is a “must stop in” for locals & visitors!