Social Bird

Welcome to Social Bird

We are currently open for inside dining, patio dining and curbside pickup
7 days a week between the hours of 11:30am to 9pm.

Happy Hour: Sundays – Thursdays from 3pm – 5pm (not available for takeout).

To place a takeout order you can either call at 925. 298.5828 or online by Clicking Here.

Click here to purchase a gift certificate.

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Social bird kitchen & bar

About Us

Social Bird is lively neighborhood restaurant located on restaurant row in Lafayette. Enjoy craft cocktails, Craft beers, wine, and thoughtful prepared Sustainable American fare inside the energetic dining room or on one of three patios. This is the latest venue from Esin & Curtis deCarion owners of Esin Restaurant and Bar and Revel Kitchen & Bar in Danville.

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We are currently open for inside dining and curbside pickup
7 days a week between the hours of 11:30am to 9pm.

Happy Hour Sundays – Thursdays from 3pm – 5pm (not available for takeout).

To place a takeout order you can either call at 925. 298.5828 or online by Clicking Here

SIGNATURE DISHES | UNIQUE WINES | HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS

We hope to see you soon. Thank You!

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Dinner | Lunch | Desserts | Happy Hour

Dinner Menu

BITES

MARINATED CASTELVETRANO OLIVES
Lemon and herbs 6 | GF,V,VG

SPICED ALMONDS 5 | GF,V

OYSTERS

All come with herb Mignonette & fresh horseradish cocktail sauce each | 1/2 dozen | 1 dozen

FANNY BAY
British Colombia | sweet & salty, cucumber finish 3 | 18 | 36

KUSSHI
British Colombia | meaty with a bright and intense cucumber finish 4 | 24 | 48

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

ARTISANAL CHEESES

6.50 each | All Three 18

BIG ROCK BLUE
Paso Robles, CA, honeyed walnuts, pasteurized cow’s milk, mild, savory with hints of fresh butter

FROMAGER D’AFFINOIS BREBICET
France, pear jam, pasteurized sheep’s milk, brie style, rich & buttery

CAMPO DE MONTALBAN
Spain, port soaked apricots, pasteurized sheep, goat & cow’s milk, mild buttery with notes of nuts

V | vegetarian

VG | vegan

GF | gluten free

Social Bird uses local, sustainable, and natural ingredients whenever possible.

FOR SHARING

GRILLED WILD PRAWNS ROMESCO
Head off, peeled, just the tail on, Romesco sauce, herbed salsa verde 14.75 | DF

“KFC” KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN WINGS
Crispy Mary’s chicken wings, spicy apricot glaze, sesame seeds, cool herbed dipping sauce 14.25

DUROC PORK & VEAL MEATBALLS
Calabrian chile tomato sauce, Parmesan, grilled bread 13.95

AVOCADO BRUSCHETTA
Pickled sweet peppers, crispy shallots, sea salt 12.95 | V

SEARED RARE SASHIMI GRADE AHI TOSTADAS
Cannellini bean puree, avocado crème fraiche, watermelon radish slaw, yuzu vinaigrette 18.95

GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS
Aleppo-herb salsa, chorizo, marble potatoes, fennel puree 17.50 | GF

STEAMED 3/4 POUND OF PEI MUSSELS
Coconut milk-vadouvan sauce, grilled bread 16.95 | DF

WILD PRAWNS & POLENTA
Organic polenta, wild mushroom ragout 18.75 | GF

KING SALMON TARTARE
Avocado, cucumber, poke vinaigrette, kennebec potato chips 15.50 | DF

TRUFFLED HAND CUT FRIES
Aioli 7.95 V | DF

SOUPS & SALADS

TODAY’S SOUP 9.50
Please check the online ordering section for today’s soup

LITTLE GEMS LETTUCES
Blue cheese, red onion, walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette 12 | V, GF

ARUGULA
Chile flakes, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan 8 | V,GF

PRODUCE

Great for sharing or making your own supper

ROASTED BABY CARROTS
Aji Amarillo-yogurt sauce, pumpkin seeds 9.50 | V, GF

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Calabrian chile aioli 9.50 | V, DF

BAKED MEDITERRANEAN CECI BEANS
Harissa, vegan feta cheese 9.50 | V, VG, GF

ROASTED ORGANIC BEETS
Avocado crema, feta, parsley-almond salsa verde 9.50 | V, GF

KABOCHA SQUASH Toasted hazelnuts, sage brown butter, parmesan 9.50 | V, GF

BURGERS & SLIDERS

SNAKE RIVER FARMS WAGYU BURGER
Challah roll, lettuce, tomato, onion, housemade pickles & handcut fries 16
Add avocado 2.5 | cheese 2.25 | Hobbs bacon 3.5 | over easy farm egg 3

FRIED MARY’S CHICKEN BREAST SLIDERS
Buttermilk biscuits, red pepper jelly, cheddar cheese, garlic aioli, Napa slaw, Kennebec chips 16.95

MEDITERRANEAN LOCAL GRASS FED LAMB SLIDERS
Marin Sun farms grass fed lamb, challah rolls, feta, cucumber yogurt sauce, tomato, arugula, hand cut fries 18.95

MAINS

GRILLED WILD KING SALMON SPECIAL 36.

DUROC PORK CHOP
Sweet potato puree, sauteed spinach, port reduction, apple chutney 27.50 | GF

ROASTED MARY’S HALF CHICKEN
Semi-boned, spiced marble potatoes, broccoli romanesco, carrot puree, herbed salsa verde 25 | GF

SLOW BRAISED BONELESS SHORT RIB
Organic polenta, mushroom ragout, baby carrots, Burgundy sauce 29 | GF

BRANDT BEEF PRIME BAVETTE STEAK FRITES
Grilled soy-tahini rubbed Prime Bavette steak, chimichurri, truffled hand cut fries & arugula salad 34

DESSERTS BY ESIN

APPLE-RASPBERRY CRUMBLE TART
pink lady apples, raspberries, flaky pie crust, oatmealcrumb, brandy anglaise, caramel, whipped cream 9.50

LEMON MERINGUE TART
Graham cracker crust, lemon custard, meringue, raspberry sauce 9.50

BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING
salted caramel & chocolate short bread 9.50 GF without the cookie

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TART
chocolate cookie crust, chocolate peanut butter mousse, whipped cream, peanut brittle, caramel sauce 9.50
All made daily in house

MONDAY NIGHT SPECIAL

Available after 5pm

MONDAY FISH FRY
Buttermilk battered local cod served with hand cut fries, cole slaw & remoulade sauce 21.

Lunch Menu

BITES

MARINATED CASTELVETRANO OLIVES
Lemon and herbs 6 | GF,V,VG

SPICED ALMONDS 5 | GF,V

OYSTERS

All come with herb Mignonette & fresh horseradish cocktail sauce each | 1/2 dozen | 1 dozen

FANNY BAY
British Colombia | sweet & salty, cucumber finish 3 | 18 | 36

KUSSHI
British Colombia | meaty with a bright and intense cucumber finish 4 | 24 | 48

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

ARTISANAL CHEESES

6.50 each | All Three 18

BIG ROCK BLUE
Paso Robles, CA, honeyed walnuts, pasteurized cow’s milk, mild, savory with hints of fresh butter

FROMAGER D’AFFINOIS BREBICET
France, pear jam, pasteurized sheep’s milk, brie style, rich & buttery

CAMPO DE MONTALBAN
Spain, port soaked apricots, pasteurized sheep, goat & cow’s milk, mild buttery with notes of nuts

V | vegetarian

VG | vegan

GF | gluten free

Social Bird uses local, sustainable, and natural ingredients whenever possible.

FOR SHARING

GRILLED WILD PRAWNS
Head off, peeled, just the tail on romesco sauce, herbed salsa verde 15.75

“KFC” KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN WINGS
Crispy Mary’s chicken wings, spicy apricot glaze, sesame seeds, cool herbed dipping sauce 14.25

DUROC PORK & VEAL MEATBALLS
Calabrian chile tomato sauce, basil, Parmesan, grilled bread 13.95

AVOCADO BRUSCHETTA
Pickled sweet peppers, crispy red onions, sea salt 12.95 | V

WILD KING SALMON TARTARE
Avocado, cucumber, poke vinaigrette, kennebec potato chips 16.50 | DF

SEARED RARE SASHIMI GRADE AHI TOSTADAS
Cannellini bean puree, avocado crème fraiche, watermelon radish slaw, yuzu vinaigrette 18.75 GF

STEAMED 3/4 POUND OF PEI MUSSELS
Coconut milk-vadouvan sauce, grilled bread 16.95 DF

TRUFFLED HAND CUT FRIES aioli 7.95 | V

RUSTIC BOWLS

TODAY’S GRILLED WILD KING SALMON SPECIAL 24

BRANDT BEEF PRIME BAVETTE STEAK
Arugula, roasted carrots, aji sauce, crispy onions, toasted pumpkin seeds herbed-muscatel vinaigrette 19.95

GRILLED WILD PRAWNS
Organic polenta, wild mushroom ragout 19.75 | GF

GRILLED MARY’S CHICKEN BREAST
Arugula, endive, pears, grapes, shaved fennel, toasted almonds, blue cheese, cider vinaigrette 16.50

VEGAN SUPER FOOD BOWL
Little Gems & arugula, quinoa, roasted beets, apples, avocado, toasted hazelnuts, vegan feta, sherry vinaigrette 16 | VG, V

SOUPS & SALADS

LITTLE GEMS LETTUCES
Blue cheese, red onion, walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette 12 | V

ARUGULA Chile flakes, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan 8 | V,GF

TODAY’S SOUP 9.50

SANDWICHES, ETC.

TODAYS PASTA SPECIAL AQ

PETRALE SOLE
Garlic mashed paotatoes, seasonal vegetable, lemon caper sauce 27

SNAKE RIVER FARMS WAGYU BURGER
Challah roll, lettuce, tomato, onion, housemade pickles & handcut fries 16
Add avocado 2.5 | cheese 2.25 | Hobbs bacon 3.5 | over easy farm egg 3

SLOW BRAISED SHORT RIB SANDWICH
Roasted alba mushrooms, swiss cheese, baguette, burgundy dipping jus, hand cut fries 17.95

FRIED MARY’S CHICKEN BREAST & BUTTERMILK BISCUIT SLIDERS
Red pepper jelly, cheddar cheese, garlic aioli, napa slaw, kennebec chips 16.95

MEDITERRANEAN LOCAL GRASS FED LAMB SLIDERS
Marin Sun farms grass fed lamb, challah rolls, feta, cucumber yogurt sauce, tomato, arugula, hand cut fries 18.95

BRANDT BEEF PRIME BAVETTE STEAK FRITES
Grilled soy-tahini rubbed Bavette steak, chimichurri, truffled hand cut fries & arugula salad 34