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| - My wife and I found this place online ironically and decided to check it out. It was listed in a TO blog or some sort of article. I'm glad we checked it out as it was different from many other places we've dined at.
Entering East Side Social we were met by a bartender behind the bar with a smile, and the friendly hostess. Promptly we were seated. Luckily for us we got there around 6, being the 3rd table to seat. Shortly after we sat, the place was booming. A small group gathered, several couples arrived, and a father with his young daughter were noted to be on a "date" night. Almost all the tables were taken. The diningroom is bright enough for dinner, but soft and low enough for comfort. I'd like to be able to describe the decor but it won't do it justice. You'll have to see the pictures.
Getting to the food, it was delicious. It was different. My wife had the fish tacos which were not too far off from some others she's had elsewhere in the past, but the flavours were quite rich and filling. I had the grilled octopus, and although I found it quite flavorful, it was a slightly saltier, heavier dish filled with oil. I would get it again, but my wife and I agreed that getting only one of our two dishes to share and a salad would've been a better balanced lighter meal. Especially since we had the daily bread and beer as a starter. I don't think it helped that we also had french fries with the dinner - but it was still great overall. Just beware some dishes are heavy and salty.
The staff are really nice and professional. They're casual which fits into the coolness of the beaches (and my personality) but because they all wear black they easily pull off the professional style.
This place is on my list of restaurants I'll be visiting again. Check it out if you're in the area, you'll enjoy yourself no doubt.
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