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    Union Grill

    4.0 (663 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Cranberry Cider and IPA
    Stacey B.

    UG has been cranking out delicious meals for many decades. Their service is outstanding and the dining room is nice and comfortable for larger parties or small. They have a lively bar crowd too. If you like turkey Devonshires, theirs is not to be missed. It's truly one of the very best I've ever had. Absolutely delicious! It's a belly buster for sure and probably 2000 calories but well worth it. They have a nice selection of beers on tap and a full bar.

    Pittsburgh Salad with Chicken
    Peggy H.

    Great place to go that contains a mixed menu of basic fare, and unique offerings. We started with the rich, flavorful French onion soup, and the delicious Matzah ball soup. Both were presented in large bowls, ingredients combined perfectly to bring comfort and delight. We continued with the Pittsburgh Salad with its own great variations including romaine, and cheddar along with enjoyable fry, tomato, cuke and for us chicken. Delicious, but we were sad to see no offering of a steak addition as an option. I was excited to try the pickle town chicken sandwich and it did not disappoint. From the brioche bun, to the thick chicken breast that was juicy with my choice of preparation as buffalo chicken, the flavor was popping with the delectable pickle town slaw that contained halved dill slices. My fiancé had the Pittsburgh fish and this was truly a Pittsburgh portion. The wonderfully hand battered cod was so huge, he had to eat a portion prior to continuing on his brioche bun. Our waitress was attentive even though she had many tables to deal with. Sad to see they painted white over the prior green, but the food quality remains as excellent as always. We will be back!

    The turkey specialty
    Sara G.

    My family and I stopped here for a quick lunch after walking around the Carnegie Museum. It was around 1 o'clock, and lunch was still pretty busy. The service was quick, and all the servers are quite friendly. My husband ordered the turkey-and-cheese specialty featured on TV. I believe I had the chicken tenders, and my dad ordered the BLT. The BLT looked delicious. All the food came out very well. The atmosphere was more family-oriented and not too loud, making for good conversation. The bathrooms were very clean, and my dad said he was quite impressed.

    Pierogies
    Karen H.

    Union Grill is located on S Craig St in Oakland and three of us decided to go on a whim after a couple of hours at the nearby Carnegie Art and Natural History Museums. We stopped by around 2pm on Sunday and there was no wait for a table. The inside is fairly large with a large bar and quite a few tables available. The food here isn't anything fancy and it's not trying to be. It's pretty solid food in general and I thought our portions were good. My only regret is that we didn't go during their happy hour where their mules and drafts are half off.

    Pittsburgh Fish, Classic burger
    Erica I.

    Union grill is one of my favorite go-to's in Pitt. The vibes are casual but nice, so it's perfect for a regular lunch with friends or a nice dinner with family. The outdoor seating is very nice too, although it can get a bit chilly or hot since there are no heaters or fans. The menu is a bit limited, but I am a huge fan of the Pittsburgh fish, as well as the mashed potatoes and Caesar salad. The serving sizes are large and filling, and the prices are very reasonable. Just a good, classic American restaurant menu, and you can't go wrong with anything. Also, they have late night Mule and Dessert deals ($3.50 for a mule and $2.50 for the brownie sundae) which is a college favorite!! Now onto the service... this is tricky because I've generally had very good experiences here with the waiting staff. However, this time, I had quite possibly the worst restaurant service experience I've ever had- the hostess was extraordinarily rude and snarky throughout the entire meal. I would still recommend this restaurant, and I hope that this was a one-off experience.

    Matzoh ball soup
    Aaron W.

    Still going strong. Went here for lunch a while back with my wife. She got a lump crab sandwich, which looked very similar to the salmon burger I got but had a distinct flavor. It was very large. I also got takeout here recently and they packaged my sandwich very nicely in a container with the vegetable medley side. The only small downside was that I asked over the phone for no dressing on the sandwich, but they put it on anyway. They replaced it no problem.

    Seafood cakes, mashed potatoes, and a salad instead of veggies.
    Brenda W.

    Intimate venue. Came on a Friday night with a girlfriend without a reservation but only had to wait for our host to clear a table for us. We chose pilot grigio to start, then my friend opted for the fish tacos and I got the seafood cakes and a salad. We then shared. All of our choices were tasty. I probably wouldn't order the fish tacos only because it wasn't a dish you could pick up and eat like a taco. That was a bit disconcerting as, well, it is a taco. Our server was pleasant and food arrived fast. Prices were very good.

    Classic burger
    William S.

    When I'm in town I come to this place at least 1-2 times a month. There's no finer pairing then spending a few hours in the Carnegie then heading to get a late lunch or early dinner at Union Grill. Can't remember the last time I had bad meal there. Fantastic service always happening at the bar, and an excellent remodel and legendary Pittsburgh vibe. 5/5

    Sauces for chicken tenders
    Ulyana K.

    Ah, the ever so famous Turkey Devonshire. It's apparently pretty popular at this place. Maybe even famous. That's what made me initially interested in this spot out of all the many others in the area. So, I tried the Turkey Devonshire, chicken tenders, fries, and matzo ball soup. The soup was really quite excellent. Great quality broth. It just gives a honey feeling to it. Perfect amount of seasoning. And a big piece of matzo in the middle. Good portion and fair price. Would definitely recommend as a side or appetizer. The chicken tenders I only tried a bit of, but they were great. Crispy and reasonably flavorful. The sauces they were served with are great too. Amazing ranch and awesome creamy green sauce. Fries were pretty solid as well. Now, the supposed star of the show should have been the Devonshire, but it was just too much for me. Too creamy and not cheesy enough, in my opinion. Bread got quite soggy quickly. Not much freshness or acidity to counterbalance the cream. And the Turkey itself seemed to not be the highest quality (somewhat tough). I am a bit disappointed with it, but will say the portion is very large. All in all, nice spot. It gets somewhat popular around lunch time when I went, especially with college kids. Service was decent and food is pretty good, but their star dish was just okay.

    Pittsburgh Salad with Chicken
    Wendy P.

    Union Grill is always tasty! I went with some friends after working up an appetite exploring the Carnegie Museum of Art nearby and was not disappointed. I got the Pittsburgh salad with chicken and it was a great mix of flavors. The service was good but the food did take longer to arrive than I was expecting. However I'll note that the restaurant was fairly crowded for a Sunday afternoon past the typical lunch rush. Given that the vibe was still relaxing. Union Grill is a great spot if you just need some hearty food!

    Moscow Mule
    Maansi S.

    Came back a few days ago, and the Pittsburgh Salad was pretty good! I also ordered a ginger ale and the waitress came back with a water instead, which isn't an issue, but when she came back with the ginger ale, it barely tasted like ginger ale and more like seltzer water. I also felt that the waitress was a bit unhappy she had to bring the correct drink. Otherwise a great visit to Union Grill.

    Yummy California salad with two dressings - homemade
    Francisco D.

    The setting was great --ate outdoors! The food was excellent especially the homemade dressings -- got try two!!! Yummy indeed. The server was attentive and kept checking in. Overall --it was wonderful and I recommend it to anyone in the zone....

    Joya S.

    Really great place to have Moscow mules. Lots of different types and comes with ginger candy as well. French onion soup was good. Portions are very large. Also had the brownie and ice cream which is not advertised on the menu.

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    my gf ordered a salad and they took 45 mins to make it she's actually still there as we speak

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    Excellent food, waitress and bus boys helpful and kind. Great place to eat in the new upgraded restaurant.

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    We have been here a couple times, very friendly service! We have tried multiple items on the menu and it was always great!

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    great place to eat with friends. Great menu and casual atmosphere. Were there for drink specials too!

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