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Union Grill

4.0 (676 reviews)
ModerateAmerican
Open • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Denise K.

The food and service was EXCELLENT!! The place was a little noisy but who doesn't like noise... It's fun! However, parking is awful! I had to give it a 5-Star just for the food and service alone. In my opinion, the menu is fairly basic but has a little bit of everything.

Should have saved room for dessert.
Dani J.

I took my family here and was pleased to see they had a kids menu. My 10 year old really liked the veggie burger. It was really sweet but so good with the egg. My husband thought it was too sweet. We were also happy to watch the Bill's game. Nicole was our server and she was great. I do wish they had more vegetarian or vegan entrees.

Isabel L.

One of the most reliable and cheap happy hours around. Half of all drinks for a late night happy hours! Their mules are fantastic and under $5! Most of their stuff is homemade and always a dish for everyone. There is some outdoor seating as well that's nice in warmer months.

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.

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Ken L.

Haven't been here in a minute so I had to leave a new review. It's still as good as I remember. Prices have gone up with inflation but it's still reasonable in today's economy. You get a lot of good food and you will roll out of there. I love that they use jackworth ginger beer in their mules now. Also they still do half off drinks for late night happy hour and it slaps. Service is always good, the ladies who work there have been there since I was in college and it always feels like home. Ambiance is still bustling and you willl probably wait for a table but it's worth it. We waited a bit for our food this time but it's to be expected since they were so busy on a Friday night on graduation weekend.

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.

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!

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

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Always great service and food! We were seated immediately and the hostess even let us choose our location.

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The food is always great. The service is outstanding. The Ambiance is unique. A great family restaurant with a cool bar.

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Great food, very reasonable prices and good service! Super burgers!! Turkey Devonshire is excellent with fresh roasted turkey breast.

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It's used to be my favorite site but not anymore. The waitress kept us waiting and let queue jumper seated before us.

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