I absolutely love Union 50. From the atmosphere, to the menu, to the season drinks; it has everything you need for an enjoyable experience. The waitstaff is attentive and knowledgeable. Highly recommend. read more

Union 50 - Gastropubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Very cool ambiance. I sat at the bar they weren't super busy the bartender was hopping though. I ordered a salad and the roasted chicken. It took quite a while before I got my salad, I was a little disappointed because the dressing was supposed to be on the side, however, happy that they didn't drench it and ate it all! The chicken took a reeeeeeeally long time. Like 45 minutes. I wasn't in a hurry so I didn't complain. Honestly, once I had a bite, I wasn't mad about it. This roasted chicken is something of the gods! Places on a bed of sautéed carrots, snow peas ( that were cooked to perfection) and mashed potatoes, then topped with A delicious gravy. Then the chicken itself!! Tender and really just a flavor explosion. If you haven't visited GO! It's so good. read more

Union 50 - Roasted Half Chicken - Gastropubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Service 9/10 Food price 6/10 Food taste 3/10 Their octopus was like charred rubber bits. I absolutely love charred octopus, it's rare to find a place especially with a reputation like this place to make such a bad charred octopus. 1. It lacked salt 2. It was rubbery as heck and took effort to chew 3. The Brussels that came with it were raw (disgusting) 4. The mushrooms how do you screw up mushrooms, those were chewy as well and tasted unwashed and the best way I could describe it was really earthy. The bone marrow was the worst I've ever had, flavorless, burnt so hard it crusted so hard over areas making it inedible on some parts, I usually eat bone marrow with some tortillas or package style buns, but these came as is with some garnish and just lacked technique and flavor, disappointed greatly. The best thing we had was their charred artisan bread and liquor drinks, Yup I said bread. Oh yeah they do plate their bad food very beautifully. Makes it feel high end while they cook it very low end. Strike 1. Two more we cross out a restaurant from our list of ever returning. Let's hope the second time around is better. read more

Fabulous ambiance. Braxton was an awesome & attentive server! The food was unbelievably tasty. Need to come back and try their made in house chocolates for dessert! read more

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Union 50 has been a Mass Ave upscale dining staple for a while now. The atmosphere is upscale but approachable. This place gets busy on the weekends, so a reservation is ideal. I came for a quick dinner on a weeknight, and there was plenty of seating available. Having dined here a couple of times, I think the food is really solid. Nothing has blow me away, but it's consistently flavorful and cooked well. At times, I've had dishes that I felt were slightly underseasoned, but that wasn't the case on this visit. The filt was perfectly cooked, and the demi was delicious. I also loved the slight tweaks to the traditional Casear salad. read more

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My friend and I came here for dinner on a week day night! I had no expectations walking in since I hadn't picked the place and hadn't checked the menu prior. The location is quite convenient for those visiting near Mass Ave like we were so we decided to stop by. I absolutely loved the ambiance of the place, and it wasn't too busy at the time so we were seated immediately without any wait. The menu had some cool items like the "Roasted Bone Marrow" and the "Lamb Shank" (this particular item was unique because of what came with it). I ended up ordering the "Beet + Burrata Salad" as well as the aforementioned "Lamb Shank". The salad was very tasty, light, and refreshing. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and was on a bed of corn fundito that complemented the taste of the lamb well. Would definitely recommend and stop by again! read more

Union 50 - The Lamb Shank - Gastropubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The food here is amazing! Definitely must try for the octopus and the lamb shank. The beef tenderloin and beet + burrata salad were also really good. The outside patio had a great vibe to it especially with the fire pits. The drinks were also really good. The service was a bit slow but overall a great experience. read more

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Food was good. Service was great. Kinda loud for the menu price point. Great for appetizers & drinks. The fries were really good read more

Union 50 - Bottom plate: 10oz Prime Ribeye* came with mash potatoes and asparagus. Top plate: Duck, Duck* Drink right: La Amistad - Gastropubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I waited too long to write this review, so I cannot go into much detail. The French Fries were great. So was the steak. I want to go back and get more food from this excellent restaurant. I highly recommend Union 50. read more

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Went here for dinner with spouse and father in law from out of town and did not disappoint. Definitely recommend ordering multiple plates and sharing tapas style. We had the gnocchi, toast and jam, wild mushrooms, pastrami poutine, and roasted bone marrow. All were fabulous and loved that the menu had some fun quirky elements (ie toast and jam had a shrimp butter with ahi tuna jam!) Drinks were delicious and waiter was great with timely service and knowledgeable regarding menu. He even suggested a Port Bone Marrow Shot after dinner which was awesome! The ambiance is great too - upscale casual. Will be returning! read more

Union 50 - Food: Toast and Jam, Gnocchi, Wild Mushrooms, Bone Marrow Drinks: Sage of Enlightenment, Bombdotcom, Dial Up - Gastropubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I visited on a Friday night for dinner. Our server was busy and not attentive. The food was just okay, I don't think necessarily where it should be, taste wise, for the price point. It had nice presentation, but the flavor lacked. I ordered the hand cut fries as an appetizer, my opinion the serving size is too small. For my entree I ordered the Kimchi Meatloaf, it was very dry. I barely ate it, and the server was too busy to even notice. The bathroom was very dirty, but the restaurant itself is very cute and modern. read more

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Went back to my favorite place around week of 4th of July and again on Sunday September 4th. Had Carolyn as my waitress this time and from appetizers, to our meals through to every extra sauce and change up on silverware she didn't miss a beat. We saw she had quite a few tables and was attentive to all of them. Carolyn is an example of the excellent attentive service you'll have here EVERYTIME!!!! I finally remembered to get a name before I left lol. ALL of them from wait staff, cooks and bartenders come highly recommended. read more

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We had a pleasant late Sunday dinner at Union-50. Service was good without being intrusive. Their patio is relaxing. We felt prices and portion sizes were appropriate. Will visit again when we are in the area next and would recommend that you visit also. PS: bummer that they don't serve brunch. read more

Union 50 - Menu - Gastropubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I have never been disappointed with Union 50, EVER! The drinks are amazing; these cocktails have love in them! I went one night, and it was not super busy yet; the bartender came over and talked about an old-fashioned sage drink. He explained the process of making sage butter and why it complimented the drink. He even gave ideas on how to make it at home (which we did!). I have taken family here when they are in town and birthday dinners with friends. I cannot recommend this place enough. I love the pan-fried gnocchi and the king salmon! They have amazing charcuterie board options, you choose! Also, the aioli choices for the fries are out of this world. Service has always been amazing, even when the restaurant is full. It is the perfect date night with the lower lighting and open concept. read more

This is one of the best CRG restaurants that I have been to (second to Mesh possibly). The place is huge inside, and can definitely accommodate large groups (although you should probably still call ahead). I have been here for birthday parties, work christmas dinners, and for dinner when family is in town. I have never had anything that I don't like. First, their cocktail and beer offerings have something for everyone. I have loved every cocktail I have gotten, and when I am not feeling in a cocktail mood, they have sour beers (my beer of choice, which not everyone carries). To start every meal, I always recommend the fries with as many dipping sauces as you are willing to pay for. I have tried all 4 varietals of the fries and every dipping sauce they have- you absolutely cannot go wrong with an combination of them. I always like the duck fat and rosemary fries with the garlic-truffle aioli and the ketchup, but the manchego bacon fries with queso is a favorite amongst the group as well. Several times I have been here, I am usually good to just have fries and a smaller plate (bistro plates). They tend to be a fair price (Under $20) and yet still leave me fairly full. Not overly stuffed, but not still hungry either. I have gotten the beef tartar and the Kimchi meatloaf. Both were amazing, interesting dishes that I do not see many other places. If you have ever been curious about beef tartar (raw beef with an egg on top), this is the place to try it. I trust their ability to make good food and serve it safely. The kimchi meatloaf came with these huge bread puffs that were great to eat it with. But of course the one thing I always recommend to anyone, and the thing I get every time I come here hungry for dinner, is the duck. It is so flavorful and filling, very tender, and comes with great accompaniments on the plate. It truly feels like a fancy dinner and is worth the price. I have sat on the patio, in the back party room, and in the regular dining room. Every place is visually interesting, and the room is large enough to allow it to not get too loud inside so you can still talk. As this is a bit off of mass ave, there may be parking outside, but if not there is always the option of paid parking along mass ave and walking the block or two to dinner. read more

After wanting to try this cute gastropub for the last few years, I finally had the time to give it a shot tonight, and I loved it!! I was there with a few foodie friends, and we made the decision to split everything rather than order our own courses, and that was definitely the right decision. There are too many good items on the menu to limit yourself. Share with the table. We started off with some cocktails, and they were all delicious, although my favorite was the "I'm a cool mom", which had mint and cucumber. So refreshing for this muggy summer day. We also decided to get the grand cheese board, which was pretty epic. The chefs choice cheeses included a Camembert and a really interesting habanero cheese that was not for the faint of heart. I really appreciated the wide variety of accoutrement that went with the board, and the bread selection was varied. This was probably my favorite part of the meal. Coming in a close second was the chilequiles poutine. Oh my god, so good. I literally wanted to lick the bowl after we ate all of the fries out of the poutine. I wished it was a little spicier, but it was so flavorful that I still really enjoyed it. We also split the gnocchi (solid) the duck (a little overdone, and they didn't ask for a temp, but overall really nicely seasoned) and the chicken wings. the wings were outstanding and spicy. Overall, this was a great dining experience. Our server was really knowledgeable and made great suggestions, although it was a tiny bit slow. This isn't a quick meal, you're going to be there for a while, although that was part of the charm for me. The food packs a punch, but it's also Instagram ready. Such beautiful plating! The cocktail menu was a hit for me as well. I will definitely be returning!! read more

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Food was great! Just wish they didn't make the reservations sit at the bar's high top tables. In my opinion The whole point of a reservation is to be comfortable seated and engage with who you are with instead of people watching in the bar area read more

Union 50 - Gastropubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Love this place! Cocktails and food are great. Love that they have ice cubes with their logo. They also have live music a lot of the time. The fries with all the different sauces are always great as well! read more

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The food was very good here. A properly cooked duck is hard to come by and they nailed it. The sides and sauce were perfect compliments too. My wife got the porkchop and it was also very good. Maybe slightly over cooked. She liked the peach sauce and Swiss chard. The spicy potatoes were a bit too spicey for us. The carrot cake was pretty unique. Circular 2 layer cake with silky cream cheese frosting. Their orange honey glaze was very citrusey but luckily it was drizzled around the plate so you can put just a little on each bite. Lots of crunchy and sweet toppings. Was just the right size to split for 2 people. read more

Union 50 - Duck and porkchop - Gastropubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

First time here. The ambience is really nice. The music was just right you could have a conversation and not have to compete with the music. When you walk, in the bar catches your eye. It is situated nicely. We dined off the Devour Menu. I had the Fried Chicken & Cornbread Waffles and my daughter had the Wood-Fire Salmon. Service was excellent and the food was great. Definitely got a nice size portions for it to be the devour menu. I loved that the manager, Kayla, was assisting the staff with service and clearing tables. Carolyn was our server and was very attentive but the other servers also assisted filling an empty glass, removing empty dishes, etc. The food came out fast and desert, Spiced Apple-Ginger Cake and Chocolate Terrine was the perfect finish to the meal. We will be back. read more

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Took a work candidate here for dinner. We split the Chef's Choice board and they had a Caesar salad too. The board was phenomenal. The Rosemary Ham (I'm drooling right now thinking about it) was the star of the board, IMO. The side of bread with butter was great too.There was enough food leftover to take home too! I can't wait til I get to return! read more

Amazing Tapas/Apps. So, many things to choose from in food as well as, cocktails. Looks totally hipster, probably is... But, whatever. Enjoy it read more

On a work trip this restaurant was recommended to a colleague and I. Man oh man. We were sat immediately and our server was very knowledgeable about the menu. I started off with the Siempre D'Oro. It was recommended by our server. It wasn't my favorite but it was decent. The star of the show was the lamb!! If you like lamb, you'll love this lamb shank dish. It has SO many flavors! 10/10. The Roasted Corn Fundito, Salami Piccante, Roasted Tomato, Cilantro, and tomatillo Salsa all work! read more

Union 50 - Siempre D'Oro - Gastropubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I went for devour. It was so good! The warm burrata was filling and just so good! I like that the crostini wasn't too crunchy. The wood-fired salmon was to die for! It had a crab cake on top? The risotto was also good. Not overcooked or too chewy. It might not look like much on the plate, but the main course is filling! For dessert my friend and I each got one of the options. The chocolate terrine was rich and the blackberry sauce and ice cream was perfect with the richness of the chocolate. The tees leches was super good! A few other places have tres leches on their devour menu but this one was the best. I liked the addition of the straberries and pineapple! And the coconut wasn't overpowering. I'd definitely come back here! They have a great outdoor seating area, and indoors is cozy and upscale in appearance. Service was fast and attentive. Nothing bad to say about this experience or food! read more

I've had many recommendations to give Union 50 a try and I'm definitely glad I did! It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside space is gorgeous with plenty of seating. There is also a cute outdoor patio area. We loved our server, Raquel, who made us feel immediately welcomed and did a great job in explaining the menu to us. There was plenty to choose from including charcuterie boards, hand-cut fries, small plates, medium plates, and large plates. For starters to share, we opted for fries. There were different styles and sauces that came with the hand cut fries and we decided to get the truffle oil fries w/espresso-chipotle BBQ sauce and garlic-truffle aioli. The fries were perfectly crispy, salted, with notes of truffle. Both sauces were delicious, but the garlic-truffle aioli was chef's kiss... I want to put that sauce on everything! For our second starter, we got the wood-fired wild mushrooms and subbed tofu for the potato-bacon terrine. The mushrooms were SO flavorful and I loved the romesco sauce that it came with. They didn't skimp on the mushrooms and the wood fire imparted the perfect amount of smokiness to the overall dish. This was by far the stand out dish of the night for me. For my main, I went with the lamb shank which was paired with a corn fundito (essentially a cheese dip). Overall, the lamb was tender, juicy, and flavorful, but I thought the fundito made the overall dish too heavy. The dish could have also benefitted from some more texture, as the combination of braised lamb, melted cheese, and salsa all ended up erring on the "mushy" side. There were some pickled red onions on top, but I wish there was more of that. I think a salad and something with a little more acid/texture would have made the dish better for me. My partner got the pork chop, which was cooked very well with a side of delicious potato pave. I loved the parsnip puree and the peach BBQ sauce that paired perfectly with the pork chop. It was a huge slab of pork that definitely left us fulfilled! One small complaint was that we were seated pretty closely to another group, which we thought was a bit odd since there were so many other empty tables and the restaurant was huge. Not a big deal, just felt a little uncomfortable being within 4 feet of another group (especially still being in the COVID era). For a dinner date or for celebrating a special occasion, Union 50 is a spot that will make your night special but also won't break the bank. Definitely will be back for some more of those fries and that charcuterie board! read more

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Great date night spot! Service is friendly and professional with great knowledge of the menu. Cocktails are unique and delicious. read more

Union 50 - Toast & Jam - Gastropubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Oh wow. So sad right now. I was so hyped about going back to U50. So disappointed. Wings were good. Wild mushroom app was good but bacon made it a tad salty. Hubby got the Duck Duck which he enjoyed. I got the tomahawk pork chop. Flavors were good, but the pork chop was dry as a bone. Waiter took it back. No real apologies or anything. Waiter gave us wrong bill at first. Just not a good ending. I'm a CRG VIP but seeing a bit of arrogance which I hope they fix. read more

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We got reservations here for 15 for my friends birthday! It was fantastic. The waiters were all super accommodating and sat us all together at a large long table in the back room. This is a great spot to host a celebration, you basically have a private spot for your party. I got the "duck duck", and WOW. I had never even thought to try duck before, but I'm kind of hooked. It was so flavorful and tender, almost reminded me of a medium steak. I would highly recommend this dish! The waiter also brought out a little birthday dessert with a candle for our friend which was so sweet. Will be back again soon! read more

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I have nothing but nice things to say about this place. The restaurant itself was so beautiful. I love a unique and inviting place to eat. The food did not disappoint. No matter how full I was, I couldn't stop eating. I got salmon as my entree and it was out of this world. Our waitress was absolutely the sweetest. We will definitely be back. read more

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Popped in for Devour! Didn't disappoint! The lamb meat balls were so flavorful and tender. The east street salad had a great mix of flavors with the goat cheese, sweet potatoes and apples! For the main course we got the chicken and waffles and the Branzino. Both were delish! The waffle was so fluffy and light. Chicken had a great honey flavor and the breading was great and not too heavy. The Branzino was a chefs kiss! The herb vinaigrette was a tangy top to the perfect dish with the couscous and asparagus. Then for dinner with both got the chocolate Terrine! It was rich! The blackberry sauce was straight addicting and I loved the black raspberry ice cream! A great stop on the devour list for $35 per person! read more

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Obsessed with the kimchi meatloaf. Dessert was amazing with the graham cracker crust. Service was amazing. read more

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This is my favorite "go to" spot in Indy. You can always count on great service and even better food. Union 50 has the BEST charcuterie boards. You also have the option to build your own - but I will say their grand board is always wonderful. I always loving getting any variation of their gnocchi & the kimchi meatloaf is a very solid option. I have never been disappointed with anything that I've ordered in the few years I have been coming here. I've included a photo dump with the last few times I've dined at Union 50. read more

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A group of friends and I decided to go here a couple of weeks ago. We made some last-minute reservations and we were able to get in with 10 people at 8:45 PM! This was my second time going there and it did not disappoint. We all started with drinks and some of my friends got their specialty cocktails and they all raved about them. I just stuck to the Hendricks and tonic and they have really good pours! The first time I went there I got the Kimchi Meatloaf and it was absolutely amazing! I wouldn't normally think that meatloaf would be fine dining, but they have created an awesome dish here! The last time I went I got the Duck-Duck, I had only had duck one time before and this was phenomenal. It came with a Jalapeno-Blackberry puree and it was to die for! This along with the sweet potatoes and Brussel sprouts combined to create an awesome flavor in every bite! I ended the evening with the Chocolate Terrine and it was amazing! I am usually not a fan of chocolate at all, but they evened out the chocolate taste with a bitter berry purree and velvety ice cream! I can't wait to go back and try their Lamb Shank! read more

Union 50 - Duck, Duck* - Gastropubs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Everything about this restaurant is 5 stars! It was our first time and we were blown away by the quality and freshness of the food, the unique and masterful flavors, the relaxing clean atmosphere, and the attentive professional service. Our waiter was Mike and he was amazing!! He was so thoughtful, well timed, friendly and helpful. We started with cocktails. I got the Lady Luck and it was one of the best cocktails ever! Next we ordered the pastrami poutine as a starter to share. It was heavenly comfort food!! Next we shared the ahi tuna special and the crab cake. The crab cake was the best I've ever had. Couldn't have been better! So much beautiful crab flavor. Next we got the gnocchi and the lamb shank. The gnocchi was by far my favorite thing we ordered. Highly recommend! They were pillowy and perfect. Lastly we finished with the tres leche cake for dessert and it was truly one of the best desserts I've ever had. I didn't know you could make tres leche taste light but this chef accomplished it! It was a perfect meal. Truly, so impressed by the chef who created all these dishes. We'll definitely return. Highly recommend! read more

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This is a true culinary experience. Go with friends and share the dishes. You will probably find this place to keep bringing you back. They have very nice high ceilings that give this a very distinctive open space feel. Service js good as well. read more

Union 50 is a favorite of spot of mine in Indy! My husband and I enjoy date nights here often. We typically do drinks and fill up on their delicious charcuterie boards and fries but their entrees and desserts are good too. We are always happy with the friendly staff and service we receive whether it's a date night or out with friends and family. The ambience is great and would be good for a romantic evening for two as well as a classy evening with friends. I recommend booking a reservation since this is a popular spot! read more

The ambiance and food are always so good. The charcuterie board is a great choice to share with a group and the dirty martinis are amazing.

This was a nice spot for a dinner. I ordered the roast chicken which was nice but I wasn't a fan of the gravy they put over it. I was imagining my chicken without any sauces so, to me, it would be a bonus not to cover up the taste of the chicken. I tried some of my friends' appetizer, which was also pretty good. read more

Went to Union 50 for my birthday dinner and will be returning ASAP! The restaurant is right off of Mass ave. so the location is great. Our server, Roxanne, was attentive, funny and gave great suggestions from the menu. She also got me signed up for the Membership Card, which I hadn't heard about since moving to Indianapolis! Everything we ordered off the menu was great.... I haven't stopped craving the mussels since. will definitely be returning! read more

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A definite 5 star recommend! This place is amazing! One of the best meals I've ever had! The chef just be amazing because every flavor we as popping in my mouth! Starting with drinks: My hubby has the sage of enlightenment: this was honestly one of his best drinks of his life he says - the subtle infusion of sage in the whiskey that is so smooth you can't stop sipping with after notes of sage! If you're a bourbon drinker you'll like this one Mine was the matcha Picchu: I was attracted to the cute and funny name but the taste was also gorgeous! And I was eating with my eyes too of course! They say it's their version of a pisco sour but it's just an amazing cocktail (it's not the taste of pisco sour tho) - the matcha flavor hits you at the beginning and lasts till the end with some sour strawberry like notes come in to play - definitely recommend! We had the following: The devor menu (35 for a 3 course? - take advantage when you can! That is an amazing deal!) - the East Street salad cleanses your palate with it's acidic bature - then comes the striped bass with the coconut rice and curry sauce and mango chutney: it's unlike anything I've had - my husband licked the platter clean! I couldn't stop going in for his coconut rice with curry sauce - topped off with the chocolate terrine which was so rich and decadant, for all you chocolate fabs out there it does not disappoint & their cheese cake ice cream goes really well with this too! Also a la carte - the roasted bone marrow was a genourous portion! Wished there was a little more toasted bread though to get all the oils soaked in! But this came with a nice citrusy veggie mix on top with some pulled pork ( all equally delicious) and the salad on top was really top notch! - the on fried gnocchi: the best pillowy taste I've ever had! Could not stop eating this even as my stomach had expanded to the max The service and interior was also amazing and the food came out quickly So for those who have not been here? What are you waiting for read more