Social Urban Bistro
820 Central Ave, Summerville, SC 29483, USA
Social Urban Bistro offers a vibrant dining experience that blends high-quality Latin cuisine with a contemporary urban atmosphere. Located in Summerville, South Carolina, this bistro serves a diverse menu featuring delicious options like homemade guacamole, Cuban sandwiches, and coconut curry shrimp. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, the restaurant is perfect for a casual meal or a special gathering. Enjoy the lively ambiance and flavorful dishes that showcase the best of Latin culinary traditions.
- Laura M. Swanson
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.
- JayJay Buggs
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!
- Erin Rose Raduazo
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.
- Tara Kaminski-Scattergood
Food was hot, fresh and delicious! We had paprika chicken, steak quesadilla and tequenos all were fantastic we will definitely be back.
- James Duvall
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




