District Social

3.7 (736)

$30 and under

American

252 W 37th ST, New York, NY 10018

About this restaurant

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District Social is located in the heart of New York City's Garment District, just steps from Madison Square Garden, the attractions of Times Square and Broadway's vibrant theaters. Our menu, developed by renowned Chef Jesus Aguilar , blends styles and flavors from around the world to create a dining experience that is quintessential New York. Complemented by our selection of wine, locally sourced craft beer and thoughtfully composed cocktails, we are sure to have something to suit every taste.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.districtsocialnyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jesus Aguilar
Catering
For event inquiries, please contact jacqueline@districtsocialnyc.com
Private party facilities
District Social is located in Midtown West in the heart of New York City's Garment District. With a menu masterfully prepared by renowned NYC Chef Jesus Aguilar and Craft Beer, Wine & Cocktail program packed with "smart, beautiful surprises", we can tailor your party to suit your every need.

Location
252 W 37th ST, New York, NY 10018
Area
Theatre District
Cross street
between 7th & 8th Ave
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
1, 2, 3 trains at Times Square - 42nd Street or 34th Street - Penn Station; 7 train at Times Square - 42nd Street; A, C, E trains at 42 Street - Port Authority or 34 Street - Penn Station; N, Q, R trains at Times Square - 42nd Street
Entertainment
Reservations accepted 11:45am-11:00pm Daily
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

District Grilled CheeseUSD 15.00
Smoked Ham, Tomato Soup
Chicken SandwichUSD 16.00
Guacamole, Fontina, Chipotle Mayo
Veggie BurgerUSD 16.00
Quinoa, Corn, Fried Onions, Asiago
Shrimp SandwichUSD 17.00
Cabbage, Avocado, Harissa, Mozzarella
Social BurgerUSD 18.00
Onion, Pickles, American, Jalapeno Spread
Brisket SandwichUSD 18.00
Muenster, Pickled Cabbage
Hanger SteakUSD 25.00
Broccoli, Cherry Tomatoes, Walnut Oil, Tzatziki

Croquettes

$8/ea

Risotto
Preserved Lemon Aioli
Goat Cheese
Piquillo Peppers, Guava
Yukon Gold
Cornichon, Tartar Aioli

Flatbreads

$17/ea

Shrimp
Pickled Fennel, Cilantro, Piquillo Purée, Manchego
Roasted Mushroom
Sunchoke Pureé, Aged Balsamic, Parmesan
Meatball
Catalan Sofrito, Mozzarella

Sides

$10/ea

Fingerling Potatoes
Nduja Butter, Lemon Aioli
Brussels Sprouts
Pistachio, Apple, Crème Fraiche
Grilled Shishito Peppers
Parmesan, Chimichurri
Charred Broccoli
Garlic, Basil

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at District Social.

3.7

(736)

4.1Food
3.9Service
3.6Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Moderate

708 Reviews

JK
JanK
Los Angeles79 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Must try—roasted mushroom flatbread and orange glazed chicken wings. Both were great. Can’t beat the Appletini!
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OpenTable Diner Gold
New York City3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 25 April 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The weirdest/worst dining experience I’ve ever had…. First off, the menu on Open Table is NOT the menu at the restaurant. We were surprised by this but it was too late to walk out once we realized (drinks were already on the table). We specifically picked District Social because of the “Social burger” on the Open Table menu, but they didn’t have that burger on the menu that we were given, only a burger made with short rib (and we don’t eat pork). The waiter was nice and said they could accommodate us nonetheless. Everything was great, until the food came out… We both took bites and we surprised to find two buns with just cheese. Literally just buns with melted cheese, no burger. At first we laughed because we thought it was a joke…. Then we realized it wasn’t. Clearly there had been a misunderstanding. The waiter apologized and said they’d be right out with patties. 20 mins later, they brought out 2 plain patties on a plate. By this point, our cheesy buns were cold and hard and didn’t even want the patties, but we were in a rush to make a show and needed something more than French fries, so we ate the patties plain. Patties that had PORK IN THEM. I wanted to cry. To add insult to injury, I ended up paying $30 for “grilled cheese” (which is what they charged for the cheese buns) and then an additional $20 for the pork burger patties. Total bill was $75. Should’ve just gotten a slice somewhere and called it a night. Biggest waste of money and we ate pork which is against our religion.
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MicheleS
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The octopus app was delicious! Very attentive staff.
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Peegee
London2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 22 March 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Lovely location. Simple but acceptable menu. But the noise if deafening and ruined it for us. More of an afterwork pub.
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PhillipR Gold
New York City105 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great happy hour spot. Service is dope food is good and drinks are on point. Happy hours are from 4pm to 7pm
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KarenM
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent. Everyone enjoyed the food. The spicy shrimp flatbread was amazing. The group I was with ordered many drinks but the bill still seemed very reasonable to me. I would highly recommend District Social, especially before an MSG event.
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OpenTable Diner
Upstate New York1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely loved it. The service was great, cocktails were well made & the food was amazing. We were sad y’all were out of the pork chop dinner though. The short rib & polenta is now my favorite meal (do you ship to Syracuse, NY by chance 😁?). My daughter had the watercress risotto with her chicken & we wanted to lick the plate when she was done. Thank you for a great dining experience
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KatieP
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 January 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really great place to eat, would definitely go back!
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LoveFood
New York City13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 11 January 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. We just had appetizers and they were all good. Our favorite was the tuna tartar. Our waiter, was probably the worst I’ve ever had. We saw him twice all night. Never had refills. It was my daughter’s birthday and we didn’t get a chance for cake. The atmosphere was really festive with everyone having a good time. I think everyone was going to either a show or MSG so it cleared out early
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Philadelphia County32 reviews
3.0
Dined on 23 December 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The best thing about this restaurant was the service and cocktails. The food was ok. It wasn’t bad, just not anything exceptional.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.districtsocialnyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jesus Aguilar
Catering
For event inquiries, please contact jacqueline@districtsocialnyc.com
Private party facilities
District Social is located in Midtown West in the heart of New York City's Garment District. With a menu masterfully prepared by renowned NYC Chef Jesus Aguilar and Craft Beer, Wine & Cocktail program packed with "smart, beautiful surprises", we can tailor your party to suit your every need.

Location
252 W 37th ST, New York, NY 10018
Area
Theatre District
Cross street
between 7th & 8th Ave
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
1, 2, 3 trains at Times Square - 42nd Street or 34th Street - Penn Station; 7 train at Times Square - 42nd Street; A, C, E trains at 42 Street - Port Authority or 34 Street - Penn Station; N, Q, R trains at Times Square - 42nd Street
Entertainment
Reservations accepted 11:45am-11:00pm Daily
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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District Social

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Menu

Bites & Salads

Mac & CheeseUSD 14.00

Grilled WingsUSD 14.00

Charred OctopusUSD 16.00

Kale and Red QuinoaUSD 13.00

Tomato & CucumberUSD 14.00

Plates

District Grilled CheeseUSD 15.00

Chicken SandwichUSD 16.00

Veggie BurgerUSD 16.00

Shrimp SandwichUSD 17.00

Social BurgerUSD 18.00

Brisket SandwichUSD 18.00

Hanger SteakUSD 25.00

Croquettes

Risotto

Goat Cheese

Yukon Gold

Flatbreads

Shrimp

Roasted Mushroom

Meatball

Sides

Fingerling Potatoes

Brussels Sprouts

Grilled Shishito Peppers

Charred Broccoli

Reviews

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