Are you looking for a unique dining experience where you can sample a variety of craft beers and take in some live music? Do you crave something a bit out of the ordinary? If so, then Stay Social Tap & Table is the place for you.
Off the beaten path and sandwiched between the pavilion and the new Columbia County Performing Arts Center, Stay Social Tap & Table is an upscale eatery located at 7025 Evans Town Center Blvd. in Evans. Parking is plentiful both in front of and behind the building.
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Cornhole game boards meet you on the sidewalk just outside the entrance and invite you to play a round or two. Once you step into the restaurant, the décor and ambiance of Stay will capture your imagination.
If it is your first visit, the staff will happily walk you through the ordering process. At the counter, swipe your credit card and you will receive a wristband. Walk over to the walls lined with multiple taps and grab a glass, pick a libation and pour! The wristband will keep track of the beers you sample. Once you’re finished, return the wristband to the counter and close out your tab.
The colorful, ultra-modern atmosphere at Stay encourages you to linger longer. A wide variety of seating options are available with anything from high top tables to a large comfy sofa. On each table you will find a number and a QR code. To order your food, scan the code with your phone. The menu will appear. Choose your options, pay on your phone and your food will be brought to your table.
We chose to split an order of the Kickin’ Buffalo Chicken Dip as an appetizer. In lieu of beer, my husband and I enjoyed Stay’s incredible mint iced tea. It was a perfect complement to my main entrée, the Stay Summer Salad. This salad is a joyous combination of blueberries, strawberries, candied pecans and feta cheese over spring mix. I added grilled chicken to my order. The raspberry prosecco vinaigrette capped off the perfect meal for a hot summer day. My husband ordered the beef and pork sliders that were delicious.
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Once we finished our meal, we took our teas outside to the covered patio where RedFoxWood entertained the many guests who gathered to enjoy their cold brews al fresco. Hailing from Aiken, the trio played a selection of songs including covers of classic rock hits by artists such as The Eagles and Bob Seger. The band’s mellow Americana-drenched sound filled with acoustic guitars and smooth vocals meshed well with the entire Stay aesthetic.
When you stop in for a bite or a brew, you will want to stay awhile at Stay. This restaurant is aptly named. Give them a try soon.
To learn more about Stay Social Tap & Table, visit them online at www.staysocialevans.com.
For more info on RedFoxWood, check out their website at www.redfoxwood.com.
Live music happenings this weekend include Nick Brown at Stay Social Tap & Table at 7 p.m, Friday, July 2. Also on Friday, bands Willess and Bleach Garden take the stage at the Highlander beginning at 9:30 p.m. Ashes to Omens rocks the house at Chevy’s on Saturday, July 3 starting at 8 p.m. Enjoy Tre Sounds Live Music at World of Beer on Saturday, July 3 beginning at 8 p.m.
Francie Klopotic is an author, artist and music aficionado living in Augusta. She writes The Night Beat column the first and third Fridays of each month.
