Union

My husband and I went to dinner at Union for some small portions and drinks as we wanted to visit their other partner bar after we ate. We made reservations ahead of time because it becomes super busy during dinner time and on weekends. It's a very small place, but did not feel super crammed which we appreciated.The menu had upscale pub food and we loved all of it. The wine and beer selections were also great and paired well with our meal. Our server was super nice and helpful when it came to what to order. We would dine here again for sure!

I took my BIL here for dinner. Their marg was solid!! It's within walking distance of their place which makes it super easy. We got the lamb meatballs and the hush puppies to start. Both were good but the lamd was better. The hush puppies are made with horseradish and that flavor kind of over powers everything else. I was going to order the scallops but he said they were just ok so we both ordered the burger and fries. It's hard to mess up burger and fries. They were good! There were a couple of other starters that looked good to me that we didn't end up getting. I wasn't wowed by the entrees. Overall, we had a good experience and I would come back but order differently.

Great restaurant in Logan square. They're well known for their burger which was good but the mushroom miso pats was the star of the show. Also don't miss the spicy gem salad. Extensive beer and whiskey selection and great atmosphere!

Reading the reviews it's clear to me that there is an issue with the consistency of service here, and my visit exemplified this issue. While sitting at the bar, my group was often left waiting for long times and we can see the bartenders socializing with some other customers, even taking a shot with one. Very weird, in my opinion unprofessional. The interior here is beautiful, the food items solid for a bar, and the drinks were great as well. I wonder if my group just happened to have an uncommon but unfortunately bad experience, because other reviews applaud the attentiveness of staff. I would say if you live in NE Chicago, this place is a great place to try, but probably not worth traveling to if you are not immediately local.

1. Hanger Steak - tallow fried sweet potatoes, braised turnips, grilled broccolini, bagna ca'uda, bordelaise2. Shawarma Spiced Chicken - seared half chicken, Tuscan kale, tomato braised gigante beans, grilled flat bread, garlic yogurt3. Arugula + Date Salad - lemon citronette, frisee, cave aged pecorino, fried almonds4. Papas Bravas - crispy yukon gold potatoes, coppa spice aioli5. Chai Spiced Bread Pudding - apple, almond brittle, chilled vanilla bean saucePapas bravas was heavily spiced , partially crispy, and soft underneath. Coppa aioli sauce was tasty. Salad was fresh and was a good combo of flavors/ingredients. Both steak and chicken were perfectly tender and their sauces were interesting. Chai bread pudding had great chai flavor, consistency, and not too sweet. Portion size for price were reasonable.Waitress was friendly and knowledgeable. We liked the rustic interior design - exposed brick, timbers, windows, etc.

Very good Pork Chops along with old fashions. playlist is reminiscent of early 00's... which, felt like home.

Love Union! Great addition to the neighborhood. Killer local beer selection on tap. Comfortable atmosphere.. little upscale English publish.. friendly fast service.. ordered a burger and it was absolutely perfect. Cooked medium rare as ordered, juicy, well seasoned.. Also saw a bunch of other plates delivered and everything looked amazing. Can't wait to return!

Soft opening! The new sit-down addition to the same owners as Lardon--this is the adjacent dining room that they've refitted to make an evening menu with craft beer. Right off the California blue line stop, and it shares a kitchen with Lardon, who does the charcuterie and sandwiches with house cured meats. It turns out Lardon is going to cancel it's dinner hours so they can focus on Union.This new menu is a little bit wider (and pricier): the full plates go from Burger at $18 to Hanger Steak at $32... but with mid-sized and small sized plates available as well. Fried olives. Breaded--like fried pickles but better. Tiny little salty explosions.Bresaola Tartine. Recommended by our server--it's like sourdough toast points topped with cheese, aged pieces of meat, and garnished with blackberries and sage. It sounded amazing, and we loved it, but it felt like it was trying to do a lot, and if the beef was supposed to be the star, it was drowned out by the cheese and balsamic. Still tasty.Hanger steak. Juicy. The potatoes carried noticeable beef tallow flavor, and the steak was cooked on point. Chimichurri sauce was lost among other flavors. At points the gristle was a bit too much to chew and i had to pull out parts on my plate. For a "large / entree" I wish the platter was a bit more full-sized. There's enough steak, but more than 3 fingerling potatoes couldn't hurt. I realize i live my life in pubs more than high-end joints, where the higher the price point, the smaller the portion. Marketed as a craft beer bar, and while the list is well done and features a lot of local options, there's not much you wouldn't find at a variety of bars nearby.Service for us was a bit rough. Didn't get greeted (!) at our table for almost a full 15 minutes, and a drink didn't arrive until about 35 minutes in. This was a soft opening, and we know the staff were all working hard to get up to speed, so giving this a pass. In another case it would have counted as a bad experience.The vibe is brick and metal and wood and the design feels great. Doesn't have a standout feature though and it feels quite a bit like other similar spots. The inside noise level at points was so loud just from conversation it was hard to converse. We were seated at a hightop that had three couples at the same table and it felt fairly cramped, so this probably contributed.Not a "wow" factor for me on our first visit, but this is another welcome Logan Square spot and we'll try again.

Great new brewery in Logan Square! The food here was fantastic and would come back solely for the papas bravas, which were perfectly crispy on the outside. The sauce that came with it was spicy, but not at all too spicy and was the perfect complement to the potatoes. I think this is my favorite place in Chicago to get papas bravas now, beating out Cafe Ba Ba Reeba. Also, at only $7, you get a generous serving size. 5/5I got the burrata as my main entree. The burrata was super buttery and the sauce that came with it had a nice nutty/sweet taste. 4.5/5The only thing that we ordered which was not worth a reorder was the cake. I thought it was a bit dry and was average. 2.5/5For drinks, I ordered the hefe, a beer with hints of banana. I thought it was great and not too fruity or sweet. The inside is cozy with long picnic-style tables. Would definitely come back just for the papas bravas, but interested in trying out the other stuff on the menu.

The ambiance and the service 10/10! The drinks, 10/10!!! I wish they'd focus on the food just a tad bit more. It's almost like they rush. My salad was extremely overdressed. My friend's medium well burger was charred and far from medium well. It's Friday night and this place should be jumping but I think the food is a deterrent.