Unassuming building, very nice interior- dark and moody. Duck confit starter was amazing, tender duck, fresh salad greens. Yum. I had the schnitzel with red cabbage. My husband had the duck and really enjoyed it, good duck, well prepared. Good sized portions all around. Bread service was an extra cost and was worth it. Everything is house made and it shows. Wine by the bottle was very reasonable. Parking was a bit of a challenge as the lot is small. Roadside parking for later diners. read more

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Monday night beer garden at Alsace, sitting outside with a beer and a pork schnitzel sandwich and bratwurst, nothing like some good German food and beer on a summer night in rural Maine! read more

Went with fiends on a Wednesday night for dinner. The pretzel was really good, and was the best thing I had during my visit. Escargot was virtually flavorless. Schnitzel was greasy and not very flavorful (I'm Austrian, so maybe I'm spoiled when it comes to schnitzel). Wine was too expensive. Choucroute Garnie was ok, but nothing special (we had both the meat and the sausage versions). I would have ordered some dessert, but the waitress seemed to be in a rush to get us out at 8PM, didn't really ask if I wanted any, and just handed me the bill, so I didn't bother with dessert. Veni, vidi, vici - not likely to return on my dime. read more

Remember many years ago when you first heard the phrase "Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover"??? Well, don't even forget that! This place is incredible. Best soup we've ever had, schnitzel on par with any we had while living in Europe for 4 years, desert made your knees weak. Great staff and service! read more

The food was absolutely outstanding and we enjoyed every bite . However the level of noise is unacceptable. We could barely talk. It was chaotic. There were two tables of women laughing and squealing hysterically, being very loud and over exuberant., obviously enjoying themselves but we did not enjoy being sandwiched between them. Perhaps the waitress, who was lovely, might have foreseen the scenario and placed us a few tables away. Something might be fixed with noise absorbing tiles. It is not a relaxing environment and ruined the totally exquisite food and good wine. We will not go back. read more

Wow! What a pleasant surprise! My husband and I had a wonderful experience at this roadside treasure and will be back! Our meal began with a superb cocktail and appetizer of savory Pork Rillettes served with perfect grilled bread and house-pickled vegetables. Moving on, we shared two entrees, both delicious and substantial! Classic Choucroute was served in a beautiful copper pot and was enough for at least two persons but priced for one! Available with all sausage or mixed traditional meats, the chef-made boudin blanc was a standout among the three sausages and potatoes and savory cabbage that make up this classic comfort food feast. We also chose a glorious Jägerschnitzel with thin breaded pork cutlet served with red cabbage and a luxurious potato gratin. Perfect on a chilly fall night. A fine selection of wine and sommelier choice yielded a great match of Dr.Konstantin Franck dry Reisling. Hardly hungry but keen to try the entire menu, we shared a delicious and traditional Apple Strudel for dessert. Great experience, fine chef, pleasant room, good service. What could be better! Great meal, great service and careful hands-on quality was evident throughout! We'll be back for the fine selection of traditional Alsatian tarts and more sausage! read more

Alsace - Wine - A wine bottle label for Dr. Konstantin Frank 2022 dry Riesling from Finger Lakes, featuring vineyard imagery and historical information. - French Near Me - Union, Maine

What a great spot in the middle of nowhere! Kudos for the authentic food, warm service, and nicely curated beverage list. I had pork loin schnitzel, a financier, and a glass of Trimbach Riesling. A delightful evening! read more

Alsace - Pork loin schnitzel with lemon caper butter sauce, spaetzle, and red cabbage - A black plate holds breaded fish fillets topped with capers and herbs, alongside mashed potatoes and purple mashed sweet potatoes. - French Near Me - Union, Maine

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Good food and a good staff. I loved the ambience and the menu choices. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Our second visit was as great as the first! Fine service, great food! I highly recommend the Crispy Duck Confit. read more

Alsace - Deconstructed Black Forest with homemade cherry ice cream. - A dessert featuring a pink ice cream with chocolate shavings on top, served on a square brownie with cherry compote and whipped cream. - French Near Me - Union, Maine

The place is amazing! The owners are friendly and the food was beyond delicious. There were six of us on July 4th and we pretty much ordered a variety. Perfection start to finish and the wine that was recommended was perfect. We cannot wait to go back! It is basic on the outside so don't let that fool you! Inside is cozy and comfortable and super clean! What a pleasant experience and different from the run of the mill. Support this restaurant! Calling all foodies to this 5 star place! read more

Service ambiance and food/cocktails wine list above reproach. The food is off the chart good ... GREAT!!! I leave this review knowing the from awayers are going to flood this restaurants on reservations list. Jen assured us we could just call her and she'd make it work for those of up kess than a me away. Which that said you must try this restaurant, you will not go away disappointed but with boxes of leftovers. Still enjoying this scrumptious food read more

Terrible customer service. Hours are wrong on Yelp and on their website. Called to make reservations, never got through so we just showed up. Door was locked, people inside who saw us and ignored us. Deeply disappointing. read more

It's marvelous. It's divine. Well, for this part of the world anyway. Smallish restaurant, much waiting and anticipation for them to open. Haven't been for dinner but the brunch was very good. The "French style" scrambled eggs mean some cream and herbs (my husband kept saying he likes mine better, they are plain). The ham in my eggs benedict was the best ham I've had in ages, thick cut and juicy as can be. The potatoes are amazing, I'm going to copy them at home. Huge toasty wedges, crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The onion soup was delicious with a great broth although there could've been more of it, it's almost really a panade. The service is super sweet. The only negative is the prices. $20 is a lot for eggs benedict, it just really is. A $60 brunch for two is not something we can afford often. (no drinks just water) But I know this place will be a success, the owners and chef (the same I think) really know their food. Bonne chance! read more

Alsace - A baked dish with melted cheese, meat, and chopped green herbs in a ceramic bowl, accompanied by a glass of water on a dark wooden table. - French Near Me - Union, Maine

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Excellent food in an inviting setting. Not fancy outside, but warm and cozy inside. The duck confit is amazing, and the salad and potatoes with it make a nice meal. The desserts are fabulous. Nice wine list, great cocktails and charming service. What more do you want? read more

We got there at 4:30 PM opening time and so glad we did! Alsace quickly became almost filled to capacity. We shared the goat cheese with cranberry-pistachio dip with crispy potato dippers. The roasted acorn squash and burrito salad. The short braised ribs, pan roasted wild haddock, lemon blueberry crème brûlée were incredible! The is no doubt we will be returning! read more

My husband and I are on vacation in Maine and we had a wonderful dinner tonight at Alsace. We love French food and finding a French restaurant nearby was an unexpected surprise. I had the Jaeger pork schnitzel, my husband had the cassoulet and we have leftovers to enjoy another meal. For appetizers he had the lobster bisque and I had the goat cheese with cranberry-pistachio dip and crispy potato dippers. Everything was delicious, The owners could not have been more welcoming. A special thank you to Jennifer and her son for not only their service but their friendliness. It was like being in France. Merci beaucoup to the Roux family for this wonderful place. read more

Alsace is a German/French restaurant - bistro style in Union Maine. Unassuming outside, but comfortable and lovely inside - beautiful glassware, lighting, paintings, ....food was amazing and service was great. For appetizers we had a special gazpacho (fantastic - smooth and creamy and delicous); foie gras on toasted kuglehopf which is like German pannetone; followed by Jager Schnitzel (pork loin cutlets with mushrooms, onions, cabbage, spatzel) and lobster with spatzel and corn and mushrooms, and IT ALL WAS FABULOUS! About $100/pp for three courses without alcohol and worth it. Interesting cocktail and beer list, and a serious wine list, with a wide range of prices for a glass or a bottle; lovely desserts (homeade strawberry icecream parfait and a chocolate espresso mousse, with coffee or espresso.) It was one of the nicest meals we've had in Maine - right up there with Primo and ArborVine! read more

Very friendly service. Interior is inviting with attractive tables and art on the walls. Exterior could use a sprucing up. Some window boxes with impatiens or geraniums could elevate the curb appeal. We started with really excellent onion soup. Wonderfully seasoned, piping hot, with yummy cheese and toast. Outstanding. It was difficult to choose from the large, interesting menu. Decided to stick with what should have been their show pieces: famous food from Alsace. My Choucroute Garnie with sausages came to the table barely warm - I sent it back. It was adequately warm when it was returned potato and sauerkraut were good sausages were mostly good and interesting with different seasonings. We both did not find the boudin Blanc very appealing: it was oozing out of the casing; a loose texture, pasty and bland. Companion's Jäger schnitzel was a huge serving with uniformly very dark breading - rather dry, unfortunately. The spätzle was ok red cabbage was bland. Our deconstructed Black Forest had a delicious brownie component but the cherry ice cream, despite its vivid color, lacked fruity flavor - under sweetened, perhaps? Bitter cocoa nibs sprinkled on top as garnish did not work for me. Prices are right up there. I really wanted to love this place but too many misses - might try again. read more

What an incredible meal and wonderful experience - truly one of the best we've had! From the minute we were greeted when we walked in to the service, ambiance and unique and absolutely delicious dishes, we loved this place! The chef, Fabrace, his wife, Jennifer, and their son, Jake were a true joy to meet and chat with. Their story is beautiful. Alsace is crushing it and we can't wait to go back. read more

Stop in for an early dinner. Love the look of the interior. The low ceiling makes it feel cozy. We sat in the bar and had great service start to finish. We each ordered a glass of great Alsatian wine and most of the appetizers. I'd highly recommend the pork rillettes, the foie gras mousse with the blueberry gelee and the duck confit. The mustard aioli with the frites was very tasty. The staff was very accommodating and approachable. We ordered the apple strudel to take home for breakfast. We will definitely be back and try to make it past all of the great small plates. read more

Lost reservation after texting 5 weeks in advance. Treated us like we made it up. I will confirm and take photo of next time. Rude to us.

The food at Alsace is full of subtle flavors and a delight to the palate. The service is impeccable- many friendly servers attended to us with grace and timeliness. The ambiance is quiet and warm- black curtains and modern table lanterns bring an elegance to the room. read more

What a wonderful new restaurant! The food and service were excellent. The ambiance is lovely. The cocktails were fantastic. 10/10.

Food was decent and it's a nice atmosphere. However, it is not set up well for groups! We had a group of 8 and needed separate checks. They would not do separately and forced us to split our table 3 ways! Very inconvenient! It wasn't THAT good that our group will be back. read more

Fine dining where you can dress comfortably! We've been twice, and had the duck, sausage entree, short ribs, and jager pork. I had a kale salad with one appetizer, and it was unbelievably delicious. Totally unexpected! The desserts are so good. The wait staff are friendly and attentive. They have a great selection of wines and cocktails. February includes "Every Day is Valentine's Day," which includes Grey Goose, mashed raspberries and a lemon mixture. Fabulous! Quiet, sophisticated atmosphere, but comfortable! We'll be back soon. read more

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I've been to Alsace four times. It is as good, if not better, than the best Camden and Rockport restaurants. It's a great dining experience without the pretentious fussiness of other restaurants in its class. The food is consistently phenomenal. Service is personal, friendly and warm. And, once you get past the shabby exterior, the ambiance inside is cozy, romantic and well-appointed. The bar area, with hi-tops, has a very cool and cozy vibe. It isn't cheap, but it is worth the money. read more

Charming atmosphere, delightful wait staff and delicious German/French menu make this place a real gem. We enjoyed Alsatian wine and a range of authentic dishes. We'll definitely be back and bring friends. read more

Delicious food and plenty of it. Deviled eggs were scrumptious and Pommes frites were very good. Waiter told us what was gluten free for my husband. He had halibut which the waiter recommended and was not disappointed. I had the Pork loin schnitzel that was huge and tasty. The red cabbage was delicious. Our friends had onion soup, the duck breast, and the cassoulet which they enjoyed. Like the lemon blueberry crème brûlée and deconstructed Black Forest cake. Waiter was knowledgeable and helpful. Small and cozy definitely an improvement over the diner that was in place previously. We will be back. read more

Quite simply, this is a single most unexpectedly excellent restaurant you'll find in Maine and beyond. Chef Roux pays attention to every detail of every dish. read more

Yet another wonderful addition to Midcoast Maine's fantastic restaurants. We visited Alsace the week they opened, and the whole dinner experience was perfect. The chef is French, and prepared French-German appetizers and entrees which were fantastic! I had the onion soup, which was maybe, the best, and I order onion soup whenever offered. Don't be deterred by the outside, as Alsace took over an old diner, they have done an amazing transformation on the inside, worthy of any special anniversaries or celebrations, yet comfortable enough to sit at the bar and enjoy one of their specialty drinks. My husband had an old fashion, he was very impressed. Our server was delightful, very professional and engaging, we parted with the feel of visiting friends that put on a wonderful spread. I think this restaurant may put Union on the map as a foodie stop. read more

Alsace is one of the best dining experiences I have ever had! Between the delicious wine and cocktails, the excellent service, and the chef's delicious cuisine, we had the best time. The owners and their staff clearly know what they are doing. The dug leg confit, braised short ribs, and pork loin schnitzel show a skill level that is on par with some of the best in the world. My family and I are so excited to return and indulge in more of their culinary expertise. read more

My wife and I are on vacation from Phoenix and we ate at the family owned and operated, Alsace. This was the hands down best dining experience we have had in at least ten years. The lobster bisque was divine and the cassoulet authentic and delicious. My wife had the marvelous schnitzel in a portion large enough to feed three. All this served up by an attentive and friendly staff, in a lovely and sophisticated setting. Everything we could have asked for. read more

Deeply impressed that there's a restaurant like this in the small town I grew up in. Used to be a greasy spoon...now a fancy place with a wonderfully full bar. Staff was amazing, food was AMAZING. If you're vacationing in the Midcoast region, do the drive and go eat here. Totally worth it read more

The food was very good. Service was ok but slow, probably due to understaffing. Only complaint was about the liquor: the pour is very small and the price is outrageously high. Johnny Walker Black was $18. That is the highest price anywhere around MidCoast, including Primo and Natalie's. read more