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    Union Corners Tavern

    4.7 (22 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Entree menu
    James M.

    Stopped in to this new establishment that has just celebrated their 6 month anniversary. Music is great and the menu looks good! We ordered the smoked blue with a Cesar salad. Both very delicious and made perfectly. Bridgett was so friendly and helpful. So glad we found the place. You've got to try them out. They have a great beer selection as well! They have 8 local beers on tap!

    Smash buger!
    Brian J.

    Stopped at Union corners tavern for a bite to eat, it was a little hard to find. Nice atmosphere with friendly neighborhood crowd and good food and drinks. Will stop back.

    Corn chowder
    Dana C.

    You have to go here for the Friday night fish fry! The walleye was delicious, flaky fish with a tasty light breading. Potato pancakes were crispy & the apple sauce was warm like mom use to make. Friendly service, very attentive & she knew the menu which is always a plus! Great location with very cool decor. Love the game room for some added fun!

    Rangoon Nachos made with so much love
    Nicholas S.

    This place is excellent! They have a great twist to some ordinary ideas. The dumpling taco things, massive flavor. The Rangoon nachos are an absolute must order item. I've had both, the classic smash burger and the smoky bleu cheeseburger. Both are delicious. Finally, the bar. Perfect cocktails! I have nothing bad to say about either of my two visits. Shout out to the servers as well. They're friendly and attentive.

    Happy hour specials
    Bobb S.

    Stopped in for lunch during the week. It was relatively quiet when I sat at the bar. The bartender (who also served as the server for the dining room) was extremely friendly and welcoming-walking through the menu and popular items with me. Unbeknownst to me, UCT is owned by the same people behind Rare (on the square). The bartender recommended the smash burger so I went with his suggestion. The smash burger was definitely on the large side. Accompanied with some tasty fries, it largely lived up to the bartender's hype. Nestled between a soft potato bun, the patties could have benefited from a harder sear. Paired with a black garlic smash sauce, it was fairly one note. A sharp bite of raw onion would have done wonders. They have a happy hour from 4-6 Tuesday thru Friday that I would be interested in checking out (attached a picture of the current HH offerings).

    New York Sour
    Ryan L.

    This place just opened a few days ago and I was blown away by how good everything was. The staff were beyond amazing, friendly and attentive. The vibe and decore are super chill and welcoming. And for a place that seems to be going for casual local tavern, the food and the cocktails are very elevated (my wife and I conversed with the staff and we were told the head chef worked for a 2 Michelin star restaurant in Chicago, and you can tell by the food). We got the corn ribs which were essentially elotes that were carved into strips. We will probably be getting that every time we come back here. Then we shared the braised short rib *chefs kiss*. Very juicy and tender, and the sauce was wonderful. We live in the neighborhood so we'll be back to try the rest of the menu in the future (this is the 3rd and best iteration of this space, previously Taste of Ukraine). The location is a little out of view from E. Wash but I hope this place thrives, 100% would recomend.

    G.o.a.t Cheese Grilled Cheese and broccolini

    Union Corners Tavern shouldn't be called a 'tavern,' because of its upscale food. The house salad's vinaigrette was delicious and pickled onions added a nice tang. I had the G.o.a.t Cheese Grilled Cheese and it was the GOAT! The cheese was flavorful and the fig jam gave it a good sweetness. I had broccolini as a side and it was deliciously al dente. My friend got the scallop-stuffed whitefish - she said it was delicious. The romesco sauce was almost too beautiful to eat! We split a dessert, which was a grasshopper, but definitely not the average supper club shake. It was luscious, tasting more like custard than ordinary ice cream, and the mint flavor tasted fresh. The staff was friendly and attentive. Decor is cute - especially the train for kids. I'd recommend this "tavern" to anyone!

    Corn Ribs

    I came here based off of some of the other positive reviews and because their menu looked rather appealing. We were not disappointed at all. We tried the street corn, which was delicious or should I say corn ribs? The burger was cooked perfection and the fries were very tasty. My other lunch guests were also equally satisfied with their meal. They may have opened up only recently, but it is absolutely worth a visit and try out their different cocktails, which were also tasty. Our server was friendly and asked for feedback when I had not kept all the jalapeños on my hamburger which were very fresh but too much in the spice department for me to finish. I think this place is gonna do well and deserves your patronage.

    Cheese Curds
    Chrissy B.

    All of the food was awesome. Ordered so many dishes and each one shined for different reasons. Some of my favs were the crispy brussle sprouts, curds and the dumpling tacos. I loved the rendition of the charcuterie board as well as the fig burrata salad.

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    2 months ago

    Came in for dinner Sunday night and the service and food were amazing definitely will be back

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    Great food and ambiance! And kids loved free skee-ball. Corn ribs were pretty amazing!

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    1 month ago

    Was ok, prices are a little high. Kinda prices you expect downtown Madison not the east side.

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    7 months ago

    The Chicken Schwarma wrap with tater tots was amazing! Cool vibes- a perfect place to have fun with friends.

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    My wife and I stopped in yesterday to celebrate our 25th anniversary, and we couldn't have picked a…read morebetter place! From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the host, who we later found out was a AG Manager Dillon. He immediately made us feel welcome. After we were seated, Dillon brought us water right away and let us know that our server, Kyle, was helping a few other tables but would be over shortly to take our drink order. We really appreciated the communication, as so many restaurants leave you wondering where your server is. We had seen the Date Night menu online, which included a choice of wine. Since we don't drink alcohol, we asked if we could substitute a pitcher of iced tea instead. Dillon was happy to make that happen, which was such a thoughtful touch. We also had a wonderful conversation with him while getting settled. Seems like he has a wonderful future ahead with schooling. Always wonderful to see kind and hardworking young matured adults. Kyle soon came by with our tea, introduced himself, and took exceptional care of us throughout the evening. He made sure we were comfortable, anticipated our needs, and even surprised us with extra desserts alongside our beignets to celebrate our anniversary. His hospitality was truly top notch, and he made our evening feel special. For dinner, we ordered the etouffe and the shrimp bbq dish, and both were absolutely delicious! There were so many other menu items that caught our eye, so we'll definitely be back to try more. What impressed us most was watching the team work together. It seemed like they might have been a little short staffed, with Dillon and Kyle constantly moving throughout the dining room alongside the bartenders and kitchen staff. Despite that, they never missed a moment. They were attentive, friendly, and genuinely cared about every guest. We even overheard other tables complimenting the service and food they received. This was such a wonderful place to celebrate our anniversary. Merchant delivered outstanding service, incredible food, and genuine hospitality from start to finish. If you're looking for a restaurant with amazing food, exceptional service, and a great atmosphere, whether for dinner or drinks, Merchant is the place to go. We will be back for more soon!

    I was out and about, exploring Madison, and Merchant looked like a cool place to stop for happy…read morehour. I sat at the bar, and Mi took great care of me. I had dinner plans, so I just wanted to stop in for a drink and snack. They have some really good offers for HH and their cheese curds are half off. I had never had one, so it sounded like the perfect time to try. I got a glass of wine and the curds. They came out quickly, hot and fresh. It was a big bowl of fried cheese. They come with ranch and hot honey, and apparently they recently won best cheese curd at the cheese curd crawl. They were super tasty. Well seasoned, perfectly fried, and kind of chewy. I am not on the hot honey frenzy train, but I tried it and thought it paired well, just wasn't for me. The ranch was tasty though. Even the happy hour portion was hefty and I couldn't put down half. A little wine and cheese on a beautiful day, just makes for a good experience. They were making some pretty interesting cocktails behind the bar, and it is definitely worth coming back to try out their other options.

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