Union Bar and Grille

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South End scenester haven lures the city's jet set with handsome appointments and an invitingly modern menu.

Full Bar
Wine List
American Cuisine

Union Bar and Grille located in the SOWA area of the South End. The menu offers simple, but sophisticated American Cuisine featuring Roast Rack of Lamb, Pan Roast Chicken, & Seared Hanger Steak by Executive Chef Seth Woods. Each dish is complimented by an All-American wine list. Saturday and Sunday Brunch are a favorite of the S.End crowd. As one enters through the yellow tinted vestibule, eyes are immediately drawn to the innovative use of texture, materials and neutral color. The space is a blend of design elements from historic and current themes. Union is, "a gathering place where people of all neighborhoods and backgrounds can come together".

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Union Bar and Grille 39 reviews (617) 423-0555 1357 Washington St Boston, MA 02118 www.unionrestaurant.com Write a Review Edit Business \| Upload Photo \| E-mail to Friend	Editorial Description by Citysearch Well-dressed singles congregate in Union's ultra-trendy bar area to nibble on designer finger food and pomegranate martinis. A glass partition separates the bar's hum from one of the city's most stylish dining rooms, where well-dressed South Enders sit in circular black banquettes. Strategically placed mirrors and wrought-iron chandeliers add to the darkly fashionable vibe. Knowledgeable, personable waiters help patrons navigate an intricate, all-American wine list. A noteworthy menu of American cuisine lives up to its pedigree (the owners also masterminded Aquitaine and Armani Cafe). From the cast-iron skillet of warm cornbread that begins every meal to comforting desserts like Vermont maple bread pudding, all the right touches are in place. Among the starters, both an intricate sweet pea risotto with marinated tomatoes and a fresh arugula salad with herbed goat cheese stand out, as does the kitchen's signature "$10K" tuna steak (the chef's spice rub won a contest worth $10,000). High Marks * "The atmosphere was very chic and both the food and the servers were well seasoned..." (dms1976, Citysearch user) * "A sure bet for brunch in the South End. They are consistent, they take reservations (and seat you at the time that you reserved for) and the food is quite good..." (bostonadam, Citysearch user) Low Marks * "I remember when this place opened, I loved it. I hadn't been there in about a year, and when I returned I was disappointed to see that the menu is so similar to the past ones..." (timothy56, Citysearch user) * "Trying to be cool, but missing it by a bit. The food's good but not memorable..." (palazzino, Citysearch user) Rated 9.0 out of 10 by Citysearch.

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39 Reviews of Union Bar and Grille in Boston Have experience with this business? Write a review What did you think of Union Bar and Grille? Check Spelling Minimum required characters left: 150 (maximum 5000) Title: Rating: Click a star to select a rating New to Insider Pages? Create a Login: (or do you Already have an account ) Your First Name: Your Last Name: Zip Code: Your Email Address: Your Password: Re-enter Password: Get the Insider Scoop Newsletter. Find out about great deals, local recommendations, new site features and more! Already an Insider Pages Member? Enter your Login info: or do you need to Create an Account Your Email Address: Your Password: What is a Quality Review? Try answering these questions... What did you purchase from Union Bar and Grille? How would you describe your personal experience? Are they a good deal? Why? Would you recommend them? What tips would you give other customers? Delicious! 5 By Kelly K. \| Insider Expert \| Rank: 5,283 Union Bar and Grille This is probably my favorite restaurant in the South End. The food is definitely on the pricier side, but no more than the other restaurants of its type and location. The tuna is amazing and the desserts are even better. I also love the decor, big leather banquettes and dim lighting. A great place for a couple people or a large group. Posted 09/14/05 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) Latest reviews by Citysearch: (read all 38 reviews on Citysearch) Get 10K Tuna for less than 30 bucks! By jinkitee I'm a longtime resident of the South End and I have to admit that I didn't set foot into Union until just a few months ago. The food is simply amazing and the Tuna (my favorite dish) is to die for. The complimentary corn bread that is served in a hot iron skillet is also a real treat. Aside from the food, the decor is quite swanky and something that I believe that 30-something year old Sinatra would be quite comfortable in if time travel was possible. The service is also top notch. While I am not a wine expert, it seems that there is always an experienced sommelier available to make great recommendations. Definitely a South End favorite. Pros: Food, service, and ambiance is all wonderful Cons: Parking may be difficult for some Posted 11/04/08 same old same old By Timothy56 I remember when this place opened, I loved it. I hadn't been there in about a year, and when I returned I was disappointed to see that the menu is so similar to the past ones. Enough with the 10K tuna, and fried calamari, and does the buyer know of any other sausage besides chorizo? Desserts have gone down hill, and the over all atmosphere has become pretentious. Woods was great with the old Metropolis and original Aquataine, he needs to do something on his own again.Less time with his publicist and more time cooking and creating with his staff. Pros: Knowledgable and friendly staff Cons: Stagnant menu Posted 04/09/08 Scrumptious Meal By dms1976 On a second visit to Boston, I dined at Union Bar & Grill with my husband. We both enjoyed the experience thoroughly. The atmosphere was very chic and both the food and the servers were well seasoned. We tried some of the local favs and particularly loved the sweet corn risotto, the 10k tuna and the lamb. Having relocated to a sleepy suburb in the southeast, we feel Union is just the type of eatery we sorely miss! I greatly appreciated the Union staff for taking such great care of us. We look forward to stopping by again on our next trip to Beantown! Pros: Great atmosphere and food Posted 03/24/08 Not great. Not terrible. By palazzino Trying to be cool, but missing it by a bit. THe food's good but not memorable. WIne list is solid. Not a top 3 for NYC dining experience in the mid-sized format. Pros: Nothing comes to mind Cons: Nothing comes to mind. Posted 12/10/07 Affordable lunch By jlib123 I went to Washington Street to try to do some Christmas shopping and found the store were way too expensive. So I was happy to find this deal for brunch. Our waitress was very friendly, but sort of dissapeared after we got our meal. I think it was because they were closing at 3. So, maybe it's better to get there earlier. The prix fixe brunch was worth it though. My smoked salmon scrambled eggs stayed hot throughout the meal and the potatoes were great. I saw someone with the giant French toast and I will go back just to try that. Pros: Prix fixe brunch Cons: Somewhat slow service Posted 11/18/07