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The Social26

4.6 (20)
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
26 Ontario St, Port Hope, ON L1A 2T6

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The Social26

4.6
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
Port Hope

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Farm-to-table dinning, paired with craft brews & wines.

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4.6

4.6
(20)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Southern Ontario

    Neighborhood gem

  • Southern Ontario

    Canadian

Review summary

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The Social26 in Port Hope delights with "fresh oysters", outstanding service, and "spectacular food and ambience". Diners rave about the scallops appetizer and black cod, while attentive staff, including Mathew, enhance the experience. With a "great value" menu and cozy atmosphere, it's a must-visit for memorable dining.
20 Reviews

  1. Lorraine

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal and service! The oysters were fresh and delicious. Overall a great place!

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  2. Chance Gold

    Caribbean18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I love this place , it’s our go to restaurant when in town. Fresh oysters, the scallops appetizer is so good it should be illegal. I had the black cod with fingerling potatoes and my wife had the tomahawk pork chop, both amazing! And the staff? helpful, gracious and welcoming. Additionally, given the quality of the menu, staff and ambience, it’s great value! Highly recommend

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  3. Sharon Gold

    Orlando15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience, our waiter Matthew was terrific as we were in a rush to catch a show in Cobourg. He made the process fun!

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  4. Kieran Gold

    Toronto18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you want excellent food this is the place , only place in town that consistently has oysters . Or sever Mathew was great even though it would seem stretched due to lots of tables Overall great experience

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  5. Barry

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular food and ambience. A great find in Port Hope.

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  6. Sheila

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent, service was great. It is small and quaint where we sat. Tables are very close together. Other than that I will be returning.

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  7. Kieran Gold

    Toronto18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food , amazing service from Mathew as always . Will definitely be back .

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  8. Kathleen

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very comfortable restaurant. Very friendly and efficient staff. Excellent menu. Especially liked the creme brule.

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  9. Natasha

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 6, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Social is under new management. I was not there before this ut I had met the owner on my first time in and said hello on my second. I am theroughly impressed with the menu, the atmosphere and the food I have had so far. My only recommendationsthat came both from my server and my friend, put those fries on the appetizer list they are so good! Not a huge fry fan but they are very good! And please offer a dairy free dessert option. Beyond this, will be back again to work through the menu! 26 is my favorite section. Personally I adore the creme Brule but my friend is not eating dairy.

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  10. Warren

    Toronto5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very enjoyable and delicious dinner prior to our theatre showtime. Food was well prepared and served hot. The Caesar Salad was the best I have experienced in a long time.

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FAQs

Portions at The Social26 are often described as generous, several guests note perfect or large servings and some even say they left with leftovers.

Yes, The Social26 is frequently recommended for date night, with guests saying the ambiance was "perfect for our date night" and praising attentive service, oysters, steak and wine.

Yes, The Social26 offers outdoor seating: guests frequently mention dining on the patio or under the pergola on sunny days.

The Social26 feels cozy and welcoming, with a warm small‑town charm, guests praise attentive service, a comfy patio, a back-room oyster area, and an upbeat, lively vibe on busy nights.

Guests report a dog-friendly patio, dogs are welcome on the outdoor seating area.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formalwear; many guests treat The Social26 as a nice spot for date nights and special evenings.

For a sunny, relaxed visit, head to The Social26 at lunch, they now open at 11:00 am, and guests often praise the patio and daytime meals.

Yes, guests report a dog-friendly patio at The Social26, where diners enjoy sitting outside with their dogs.

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The Social26

4.6
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
Port Hope

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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