June 28th, 2010 @ admin
Since it’s opening a few weeks ago I’ve now dined at the Tybee Island Social Club at least for 4 times and have yet to be disappointed. The moment you walk up the beachy chic décor immediately puts you on an island pace. The cuisine is what I would describe has upscale Mexican with some southern inspiration behind the dishes.
The menu consists of a variety of tacos including: a fish taco w/ bacon and pear puree, a chicken taco with watermelon relish, and even a tender duck taco. Starters include homemade salsas and guacamole served with fresh crispy tortilla chips and great sides like tradition southern style collard greens and sweet potato fries w/ chipotle aioli sauce. All are delicious and very inexpensive with tacos being in the $4.00 range.
I like that the menu is not extensive. I prefer when a chef sticks to a few really good dishes rather than trying to be everything to everyone. Going to larger chain restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory with 10 page menus put me in a panic! After 30 minutes of reviewing the menu you finally make your selection and then the moment the waiter goes by with someone else’s food that looks good the regret and indecision sinks in and there’s no going back at that point.
The set up at Social is an order at the hostess stand thing where after paying you’ll get a retro 45 single with your number on it. This small nostalgic touch brought my friend back to her 1960’s hey days! Upon sitting down we were greeted by my old friend and part owner Sarah whose background in interior design explained the beautiful décor of the restaurant. She explained that they’re starting to get in their groove and are dedicated to serving great food made from fresh ingredients.
I recommend starting with an appetizer to share with your buds and get a taco w/ a side for your entrée. I haven’t been for dinner and drinks yet, but am planning on it. They have a variety of unique cocktails made with fresh squeezed juices that sound fantastic!
I’m glad to have this new jewel of a restaurant here on Tybee as I think their fresh upscale cuisine at affordable prices will go over well with our visitors and residents. If you’re here on Tybee be sure to stop in and give Social a try. You won’t be disappointed.
» SOCIAL!!!!!!
1 year ago
[...] Back to the title of this post. The restaurants in Savannah were all very pricey, and extremely touristy. It seems that’s what people do when they go to Savannah: tour the sites, and EAT! But J and I were looking for something more local (and definitely cheaper). We had heard great things about Tybee Island, so J checked it out on Yelp! and we were sold on this local mexican place, called Social. [...]