Eastside Social – American
Brimming with the breezy charm of a coastal escape, this lively gathering spot invites guests to linger over chilled platters of briny East Coast oysters and steaming bowls of velvety New England clam chowder. The atmosphere hums with conversation as tables share baskets of dark, fragrant molasses bread and plates of zesty tuna tartare, creating a spirited dining experience that feels like a permanent summer evening by the shore.
Queen Street East +14164615663 https://www.eastsidesocial.caRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, low-carb, keto, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, plant-based, low-fat, heart-healthy, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, carnivore, alkaline, aip, volumetrics, renal, tlc, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free, juice-cleanse
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the pleasant environment and polite service, frequently noting how the attentive staff ensures a smooth dining experience for groups and colleagues. Standout dishes include the excellent desserts, which reviewers highlight as a flavorful and high-quality conclusion to the meal. Many diners recommend the space for its welcoming atmosphere and consistent hospitality, making it a top choice for those seeking a reliable and enjoyable visit.
Menu
Starters
- East Coast Oysters (Half Dozen) - $18: Served with all the fixins Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- East Coast Oysters (Dozen) - $36: Served with all the fixins Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Molasses Bread - $7: Baked in house, molasses miso butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Marinated Olives - $8: Trio of olives marinated in a garlic and citrus olive oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Dip - $20: Roasted Kobucha squash, caramelized brussel spouts, double smoked bacon, gruyere, cream cheese, toasted sourdough Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- New England Clam Chowder - $16: Potato and cream base, leek, celery, carrot, sourdough crouton, double smoked bacon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $21: Lightly dusted with potato starch and fried, roasted tomato salsa, charred leek aioli, lime Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tartare - $24: Ahi tuna, charred scallion and ginger kewpie, smashed avocado, chili crisp, red radish, basil, sesame seed crackers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Broccoli (Small) - $13: Sichuan sauce, wafu mayo, sesame seeds, cashew, cilantro, scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Broccoli (Large) - $23: Sichuan sauce, wafu mayo, sesame seeds, cashew, cilantro, scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $18: Baby gem lettuce, caesar dressing, toasted panko, garlic butter, crispy prosciutto, pecorino romano, boquerones Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Salad - $18: Roasted red beets, herb and garlic goats cheese, toasted hazelnuts, apple cider gastrique, basil Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Pork - $16: Brined and braised pork, breaded and deep fried, white onion soubise, crispy shallot, pickled fennel Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tacos (2) - $17: Tempura battered, corn tortilla, charred leek crema, cabbage slaw, radish, scallion, cilantro, lime, hot sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Steak Frites - $36: Flat iron steak, chimichurri, fries, garlic mayo, arugula & crispy leek salad, pickled red onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Atlantic Salmon - $34: Pan seared salmon, green coconut curry, king oyster and enoki mushroom, gai-lon, yuzu pearls Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oxtail Risotto - $29: Braised oxtail, sweet potato puree, mascarpone, jus, crispy plantain chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi - $28: In-house chicken sausage, caramelized celery root alfredo, charred broccolini, chicken demi glace, crispy sage Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pappardelle - $29: Braised beef short rib, pomodoro, pecorino romano, confit garlic, toasted black pepper butter, parsley Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish and Chips - $24: Haddock fillet, light batter, chunky tartar sauce, slaw, hand-cut russet fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Poke Bowl - $26: Ahi tuna, ponzu, sushi rice, furikake, teriyaki, wafu, radish, cucumber, cabbage, edamame, avocado, pickled ginger Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shiitake Mushroom Bowl - $24: Marinated mushrooms, sushi rice, furikake, teriyaki, wafu, radish, cucumber, cabbage, edamame, avocado, pickled ginger Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smash Burger - $24: Double smashed patty, cheddar cheese, iceberg lettuce, dill pickle, onion, tomato, special sauce, choice of fries or salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Halifax Donair - $20: Shaved beef, pita, tomato, onion, parsley, sweet garlic sauce, choice of fries or salad Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Eggs
- Eggs Benny - Peameal Bacon - $24: English muffin, hollandaise, baby potatoes, arugula salad Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Benny - Smoked Salmon - $24: English muffin, hollandaise, baby potatoes, arugula salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Benny - Avocado - $22: English muffin, hollandaise, baby potatoes, arugula salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Daily Omelette - $22: Served with baby potatoes, arugula salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Corned Beef Hash - $21: Corned beef brisket, baby potato, butternut squash, maple syrup, parsley, fried egg Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mushroom Hash - $21: Roasted mushrooms, porcini cream, baby potato, butternut squash, fried egg, pickled red onion, crispy leek Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Tacos (2) - $16: Confit pork belly, scrambled egg, charred leek crema, pickled red onion, ricotta, green onion, cilantro, corn tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Tartine - $15: Thick cut toasted sourdough, guacamole, charred tomato salsa, radish, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- French Toast - $17: Brioche, mixed macerated berries, maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Kids
- Kids Breakfast - $12: 2 eggs any way, baby potato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kids French Toast - $12: Brioche, mixed macerated berries, maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kids Burger - $12: Single smash patty, choice of toppings, fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Hand-cut Fries - $9: Served with garlic mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Add Grilled Shrimp - $8 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Double Smoked Bacon - $5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Peameal Bacon - $5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Salmon - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Fried Egg - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Baby Potatoes - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Brookie - $12: Warm chocolate chip cookie/brownie, miso caramel, lemon mascarpone Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Eastside Mess - $14: Chantilly cream, meringue, macerated berries, lemon curd, mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Creme Brulee - $12: Steeped with orange and rosemary
Beverages
- Coffee / Tea - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cappuccino / Americano - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice - $5.5
- Social Caesar - $13 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Mimosa - $13
- Draft Beer - $9: Selection of IPA, Lager, Pilsner
- The Social Spritz - $16: Gin, chambord, fresh lime, simple syrup, prosecco, rosemary Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Amaretto Sour - $16: Lazzaroni Amaretto, egg white, fresh lemon juice, cherry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Royal Negroni - $17: Crown Royal, campari, white vermouth, orange peel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Lectin-Free
- Dill on Dill - $16: Gin, elderflower cordial, muddled cucumber, dill, lime juice, simple syrup, smoked salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Henderson's Martini - $16: Espresso, Vodka, Bailey's, Frangelico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Spicy Margarita - $16: Tequila, fresh lime, triple sec, muddled jalapeno, mango syrup, tagine rim
- Old Fashioned - $17: Whisky, sugar, bitters, orange peel
- Apple Brandy Sour - $17: Calvados, whiskey, lemon, cranberry, maple syrup, egg white, bitters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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