NEW PORT RICHEY – The Social has caught the attention of America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company that showcases local, independently owned restaurants.
The company will bring its “ABR Roadshow” to the restaurant on Dec. 20. The episode will be aired extensively on ABR’s social media channels at a later date.
Popular dishes will be highlighted, along with an extensive on-camera interview with owners Jeff and Jennifer Roberts about the restaurant’s place in the community.
The Social opened in 2019 as a venue for food and entertainment for the downtown area. It is known for its unique New American menu with a diverse cocktail selection, live music, events and an outdoor rooftop bar.
“We would spend many nights eating at some of the area’s best restaurants and would always be left not knowing what to do next,” Jeff explained.
This led to the concept of The Social, a multi-level restaurant with entertainment on each floor.
The modern yet casual environment sports several bars and a menu of starters, salads and sandwiches, tacos, flatbreads and entrees. An extensive drink menu features several varieties of martinis, hurricanes from categories one through five, and signature cocktails such as the Social Mule or Smoked Pecan Old Fashioned.
Popular menu items include the Short Rib Melt, a half-pound burger topped with three cheeses, short ribs and fried onions; Downtown Pasta, a Cajun-style dish with blackened chicken; and the homemade meatloaf, wrapped with bacon and topped with homemade bacon jam, red sauce and fried onions and served as an entree or sliders.
The Roberts say customers love the food, ambience and entertainment value of The Social. They are excited to showcase what they have to offer to a larger audience.
“We are most proud to be thriving in the area we grew up in and love being a part of the amazing changes and growth of downtown New Port Richey,” Jeff said.
Restaurants featured on the “ABR Roadshow” are selected based on their customer reviews, menu items, social media presence and level of involvement with their community.
Ready to eat?
The Social operates Tuesday through Sunday at 5650 Main St., New Port Richey. Call 727-834-8137 or visit thesocialnpr.com for details.
