I'm a visitor to binghamton and I was looking for good food. I went to what I thought was Social on state (that's what the door said). Apparently it is really The Kitchen Counter, a local food truck that has parked here for the winter (per the server). Either way, the food was delicious. I had the chicken pesto with a glass of reisling and the tiramisu cake. The server was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The decor is modern. I'd come again if I lived in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Margaret Yezzi
Amazing food! It's a limited menu but the selections are outstanding! We will absolutely be back soon. !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gen Ricciuto
My partner and I decided to try out Social on State last night for dinner while she was in the area. I liked the atmosphere of the restaurant. The bar looked really organized and clean and it was quite nice. It was pretty full so I assumed it to be promising; thankfully we had made reservations. The hostess was friendly with us and so was our waitress. We ordered the bread & dips, mac and cheese, brussels sprouts and the spicy tuna tower. We also ordered a glass of chardonnay and a cocktail that was their version of a French 75.
I want to say first and foremost that the food had potential. None of it was necessarily bad, but both my partner and myself agreed that it was just...lacking. The brussels sprouts were tasty and a pretty generous sized portion, but really could've used another competent...maybe a side of sauce--something creamy? There was a light sauce on them but it felt incomplete as a dish. The mac and cheese was alright, but lacked salt...maybe could benefit from something crispy atop as well. Overly rich, even for mac and cheese. The spicy tuna tower had only an accent of spicy sauce on the side of the tower itself...not really what I was expecting so that might be my bad, but I feel like it could've benefitted from additional sauce. We both remarked that the best food of the night was the bread & dips, but saying that felt kind of laughable.
My girlfriend said the chardonnay didn't taste like much but my drink was maybe the worst cocktail I've ever had. It tasted like I had drank a spray of perfume. Our waitress had asked about it when she noticed I hadn't touched it and I had mentioned that it wasn't my favorite. She asked if we'd like to take it off the bill, which was considerate and I appreciate her having offered that.
Really the reason that I write this review is because if you're going to be tacking such high costs on to the food that you're serving, it really needs to be top-shelf. All of these dishes felt as though they were still in their infancy, like the execution of them wasn't fully brought to fruition yet. Social on State unfortunately didn't meet our expectations.
Marysol C.
Good food and ambiance. The grilled octopus and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tommy Transplant (Tommy Transplant)
Absolutely worth the stop. This is the best date night restaurant we’ve found in the area by far; the food was excellent and fairly reasonably priced. Service on our visit was just ok, but I think she was pretty new at this and will get better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Steak
JoeC
Had a reservation for over a week. When we arrived the hostess said they had no WiFi so they didn't have any online reservations saved. She found us a table and informed us that we were lucky to get it. Food was way too salty. The owner talked to the couple next to us loudly while leaning on the wall looming over us as we ate. Staff was untrained. Auctioning off food at the table as they brought it. Not great.
Opentable Diner
We came here to celebrate 2 birthdays! Ambiance was excellent! Friendly waitstaff! Food was exceptional - all delish! Grilled octopus, Tuna tartar tower, Fried asparagus, Orecchiette with spicy sausage and broccoli rabe! Yum! They gave us 2 warm cookies with ice cream in top, with flasher candles. Great experience.
We came here to celebrate 2 birthdays! Ambiance was excellent! Friendly waitstaff! Food was exceptional - all delish! Grilled octopus, Tuna tartar tower, Fried asparagus, Orecchiette with spicy sausage and broccoli rabe! Yum! They gave us 2 warm cookies with ice cream in top, with flasher candles. Great experience.
Pulmqueen
We always have a wonderful dinner here and last night was no exception. Service is spot on. We are never rushed, the food is brought to the table piping hot in a nice pace. Everything was super delicious and the presentation lovely. Its hard to imagine I"m dining like this in Binghamton and not in a fancy big city. We tried the fried ice cream. A dessert that was shared between the 4 of us and we still could not finish it. It was so delicious, everything about it, the chocolate fudge sauce, the cinnamon ice cream, and best yet, in was GF! I would highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion as any dinner out is special and they certainly make it seem like you are the only one they are preparing for!
Summary: All the food was excellent with a very pleasing presentation. Specifically: The sea bass was wonderful and the filet practically melted in our mouths. The wedge salad was fresh and crisp with dressings and toppings that were not overpowering. We also loved the asparagus fries and fried Buratta (a cheese). The "spicy" tuna tower was very tasty and not too spicy (I'm not big on "hot", so I enjoyed it) although there was one hot spot our granddaughter found (ooops). The cookie souffle was excellent. There were 6 of us and we shared everything having the sea bass and filet in the large plate size and small plates for everything else (like tapas). We would definitely do it again,
Felix H
Unique dining experience. Loved the food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tapas
Nancy Braman
The food is always beyond good love it there
Water Reviewers
Water was a 6/10.
-The Water Reviewers
Beatriz De La Riva
Delicious!!! Good service, delicious dishes and starters. Recommended !
I'm a visitor to binghamton and I was looking for good food. I went to what I thought was Social on state (that's what the door said). Apparently it is really The Kitchen Counter, a local food truck that has parked here for the winter (per the server). Either way, the food was delicious. I had the chicken pesto with a glass of reisling and the tiramisu cake. The server was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The decor is modern. I'd come again if I lived in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food! It's a limited menu but the selections are outstanding! We will absolutely be back soon. !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My partner and I decided to try out Social on State last night for dinner while she was in the area. I liked the atmosphere of the restaurant. The bar looked really organized and clean and it was quite nice. It was pretty full so I assumed it to be promising; thankfully we had made reservations. The hostess was friendly with us and so was our waitress. We ordered the bread & dips, mac and cheese, brussels sprouts and the spicy tuna tower. We also ordered a glass of chardonnay and a cocktail that was their version of a French 75.
I want to say first and foremost that the food had potential. None of it was necessarily bad, but both my partner and myself agreed that it was just...lacking. The brussels sprouts were tasty and a pretty generous sized portion, but really could've used another competent...maybe a side of sauce--something creamy? There was a light sauce on them but it felt incomplete as a dish. The mac and cheese was alright, but lacked salt...maybe could benefit from something crispy atop as well. Overly rich, even for mac and cheese. The spicy tuna tower had only an accent of spicy sauce on the side of the tower itself...not really what I was expecting so that might be my bad, but I feel like it could've benefitted from additional sauce. We both remarked that the best food of the night was the bread & dips, but saying that felt kind of laughable.
My girlfriend said the chardonnay didn't taste like much but my drink was maybe the worst cocktail I've ever had. It tasted like I had drank a spray of perfume. Our waitress had asked about it when she noticed I hadn't touched it and I had mentioned that it wasn't my favorite. She asked if we'd like to take it off the bill, which was considerate and I appreciate her having offered that.
Really the reason that I write this review is because if you're going to be tacking such high costs on to the food that you're serving, it really needs to be top-shelf. All of these dishes felt as though they were still in their infancy, like the execution of them wasn't fully brought to fruition yet. Social on State unfortunately didn't meet our expectations.
Good food and ambiance. The grilled octopus and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely worth the stop. This is the best date night restaurant we’ve found in the area by far; the food was excellent and fairly reasonably priced. Service on our visit was just ok, but I think she was pretty new at this and will get better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Steak
Had a reservation for over a week. When we arrived the hostess said they had no WiFi so they didn't have any online reservations saved. She found us a table and informed us that we were lucky to get it. Food was way too salty. The owner talked to the couple next to us loudly while leaning on the wall looming over us as we ate. Staff was untrained. Auctioning off food at the table as they brought it. Not great.
We came here to celebrate 2 birthdays! Ambiance was excellent! Friendly waitstaff! Food was exceptional - all delish! Grilled octopus, Tuna tartar tower, Fried asparagus, Orecchiette with spicy sausage and broccoli rabe! Yum! They gave us 2 warm cookies with ice cream in top, with flasher candles. Great experience.
We came here to celebrate 2 birthdays! Ambiance was excellent! Friendly waitstaff! Food was exceptional - all delish! Grilled octopus, Tuna tartar tower, Fried asparagus, Orecchiette with spicy sausage and broccoli rabe! Yum! They gave us 2 warm cookies with ice cream in top, with flasher candles. Great experience.
We always have a wonderful dinner here and last night was no exception. Service is spot on. We are never rushed, the food is brought to the table piping hot in a nice pace. Everything was super delicious and the presentation lovely. Its hard to imagine I"m dining like this in Binghamton and not in a fancy big city. We tried the fried ice cream. A dessert that was shared between the 4 of us and we still could not finish it. It was so delicious, everything about it, the chocolate fudge sauce, the cinnamon ice cream, and best yet, in was GF! I would highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion as any dinner out is special and they certainly make it seem like you are the only one they are preparing for!
Slow service, decent food
Restaurantji Recommends
Summary: All the food was excellent with a very pleasing presentation. Specifically: The sea bass was wonderful and the filet practically melted in our mouths. The wedge salad was fresh and crisp with dressings and toppings that were not overpowering. We also loved the asparagus fries and fried Buratta (a cheese). The "spicy" tuna tower was very tasty and not too spicy (I'm not big on "hot", so I enjoyed it) although there was one hot spot our granddaughter found (ooops). The cookie souffle was excellent. There were 6 of us and we shared everything having the sea bass and filet in the large plate size and small plates for everything else (like tapas). We would definitely do it again,
Unique dining experience. Loved the food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tapas
The food is always beyond good love it there
Water was a 6/10.
-The Water Reviewers
Delicious!!! Good service, delicious dishes and starters. Recommended !
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