Elevating the Art of Cocktails: SOCIAL Kitchen + Craft Bar Unveils a Bold New Menu

SOCIAL Kitchen + Craft Bar, the celebrated New American restaurant in Costa Mesa, unveils an exciting new cocktail program crafted by award-winning mixologist Gabrielle Dion. Renowned for her inventive approach to mixology, Dion has curated a vibrant collection of craft cocktails that beautifully enhance SOCIAL’s dynamic dining experience.

The refreshed cocktail menu blends premium spirits with unexpected ingredients, showcasing Dion’s artistry. Highlights include the tropical-inspired Sherry Colada, featuring Jamaican rum, Amontillado sherry, coconut, and lime, and the bold Big Fig Energy, a creative mix of Occitan gin, fig, lemon, and cinnamon foam. For those who prefer spirit-forward drinks, selections like the Rye Witch and Trust Fall offer balanced, complex flavors. Non-drinkers can savor zero-proof creations like the Sober Curious, a refreshing mix of grapefruit, lime, and agave.

SOCIAL also introduces enticing weekly specials:

Taco Tuesdays: Savor 50% off all drinks alongside an a la carte taco menu featuring wagyu carne asada, chicken tinga, striped sea bass, and more.

Thursday Wine Specials: Enjoy 50% off wine bottles and glasses, paired with a $45 three-course menu for a complete dining experience.

Guests can also delight in seasonal dishes by Executive Chef Jeff Boullt, such as the Fall Harvest Salad with serrano ham, apples, candied pecans, and goat cheese; the creamy Fall Risotto with delicata squash and maitake mushrooms; the hearty Pozole Rojo with pork shank and hominy; and the vibrant Baja Striped Bass, served with Carolina Gold rice and Meyer lemon.

SOCIAL is open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday and for brunch on weekends starting at 10 a.m.

Located at 512 W. 19th St. in Costa Mesa.