We Take Social Media
Off Your Teams Plate.
From strategy, to professional photography, and product focused video, 86 Social helps serious concepts stay visible online.
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brand building photos
Photography That Sells
The Experience.
Every 86 Social package comes with high-quality photo coverage so your concept has polished, on-brand images for social media, ads, websites, and more.
Some content visible may be from clients of DYLAN McEWAN Photography and not necessarily clients of 86 Social.
product focused video
Video that makes people
want what you sell.
Our team focuses on capturing your products to go viral instead of overly relying on trending audio, memes, and funny skits.
Promoting Specials
Drink Feature
Making The Menu
Meet the Founder
Dylan McEwan
Founder & Creative Director
Dylan started in hospitality at 16, spending years behind the bar and on the floor before picking up a camera. He went on to photograph some of Houston's hottest food and beverage concepts, eventually becoming lead photographer at one of the city's most prominent F&B public relations agencies — where his work appeared in the Houston Chronicle, CultureMap, and EATER. After seeing the gap between what restaurants actually need and what the market was offering, Dylan founded 86 Social in late 2025.
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Why Houston Restaurants
Choose 86 Social
We're not a generic marketing agency that happens to take on restaurants. Food and beverage is all we do.
Professional Photography Included
Every package includes on-location shoots with professional equipment. No iPhone photos. No stock images. Your food, shot to perfection — because the content is only as good as the visuals.
Product-First Video Content
Our short-form video team creates content that puts your dishes and drinks center stage. Scroll-stopping visuals that drive real cravings — not cheap laughs from recycled trends.
Monthly Strategy Sessions
Every month, we sync on your upcoming promotions, seasonal menus, and big ideas — so your social media has the full weight of our team behind every campaign, making each one as profitable as possible.
Your Own Client Portal
Track metrics, review content calendars, approve posts, and manage ideation — all in one proprietary portal built for transparency and speed. You always know exactly what's happening.
How It Works
From Kitchen to Feed
in 5 Simple Steps
We handle the entire process so you can focus on what you do best — making incredible food and drinks.
We Shoot Your Food & Drinks
Professional on-location photography and video sessions at your restaurant. We capture the dishes, the drinks, the atmosphere — everything that makes your brand unique.
We Craft the Content
Posts, reels, stories — all designed to stop the scroll. Our team handles captions, hashtags, and creative direction tailored to the food and beverage space.
You Review & Approve
Everything goes through your client portal before it goes live. Review, request edits, or approve with one click. You stay in control without doing the heavy lifting.
We Publish & Manage
Scheduling, posting, community engagement — all handled. We respond to comments and DMs so your page stays active and your audience stays connected.
We Meet, Measure & Optimize
Monthly strategy sessions to review performance, plan upcoming promotions, and refine the approach. We track the metrics that matter and adjust to keep your growth on track.
Our Packages
Three Packages.
One Standard: Excellence.
Every tier includes professional photography. Choose the level that fits your goals and budget.
Perfect for restaurants ready to establish a professional social media presence.
- Monthly Strategy Session
- 6 Reels / TikToks per month
- 10 Photo or Carousel Posts per month
- Dedicated Strategist
- Dedicated Client Success Manager
- Light Community Engagement
- Client Portal Access
For restaurants ready to dominate their local market with full social media power.
- Everything in Foundation
- 10 Reels / TikToks per month
- 12 Photo / Carousel Posts per month
- Daily Story Posts
- Moderate Community Engagement
- Content Approval Board
Maximum content, maximum growth, maximum results.
- Everything in Core
- 16 Reels / TikToks per month
- 15 Photo / Carousel Posts per month
- Unlimited Graphic Design
- Daily Community Engagement
- Bi-weekly Strategy Sessions
Houston Area Restaurant Vendors Association
86 Social is a proud member of HARVA, Houston's trusted network connecting restaurant, bar, and hospitality businesses with vetted, experienced industry vendors. HARVA was founded to give food and beverage operators a reliable resource for finding professionals who truly understand the unique demands of the hospitality industry — from operations and equipment to marketing and technology. Our membership reflects our commitment to serving Houston's restaurant community with the same level of professionalism and industry expertise that HARVA's members are known for. You can learn more about HARVA by visiting harva.org.
Let's Talk
Ready to Make
Houston Hungry?
Book your free discovery call and see what 86 Social can do for your restaurant's social media. No commitment, no pressure — just a conversation about your goals.
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