Like a moth drawn to the light, I was attracted to this restaurant walking by. I love an upscale vibe - and a restaurant that takes care to craft a comfortable atmosphere usually means my patronage will mean an evening spent well, and this place delivered! Most notably, the food was especially delicious and full of flavor and texture, albeit salt being a bit heavy on the pallet, but not overbearing so. Good date night location! read more

Union Kitchen - Some of the ambience - American Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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I've been wanting to get up here to dine and it only seemed fitting to start the New Year off right with Union Kitchen's fried chicken and champagne brunch. New Year's Eve dinners/New Year's day brunch specials, in my experiences, have always been a cash grab by restaurants where you would get a decent meal but always leave hungry or the opposite where the price was super extravagant yet food was mediocre at best. THIS WAS NOT THE CASE!!! Food was amazing. Chicken was spiced and fried to perfection. Crunchy without being greasy. I refuse to eat fried chicken in public yet almost human eating this with people around. Juicy meat, 4 piece of half breast, wing, thigh and drummy all meaty. Sides of picked pepper mac&cheese and Cole slaw. My wife tore into that coleslaw like her life depended on it and was everything she's been looking for in a slaw Breakfast burrito was packed full of goodness, substantial. Side of potatoes which could've been a meal in of itself. $19 and well worth it. Brought half home for breakfast the next day. All in all, not only was their value in the prices offered throughout the menu, the food is incredible. Service was amazing. Our server was attentive without being intrusive, good eye for when we needed something without us having to ask. Perfect start to the new year and aching to come back for dinner. It was worth staying home NYE and falling asleep early in order to be fresh and ready for this dining experience. read more

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Got a reservation at 5 for Monday night and we're the only customers here for the first 1/2 hour until a group of gal friends met at the bar and livened things up. Beautiful ambience, classy, quiet music in the background. Molly our server was friendly, attentive, and helped us especially with selecting our dessert. We ordered the old fashioned and Negroni from the happy hour menu to start with. They were so delicious that my husband went to talk to the bartender to find out how the particulars of how the Negroni was concocted. We ordered the baby gem Caesar salad and chicken katsu sandwich from the happy hour menu and the steak frites from the dinner menu which comes with skinny fries and arugula salad, Everything was well seasoned and delicious. To top it all off we shared a chocolate chip bread pudding (thanks for the recommendation, Molly!) Super happy with the whole dining experience. 5/5 read more

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Went here for brunch with some friends. Loved the atmosphere of the restaurant! Food was pretty good - I got the eggs benedict and my friends said the omelets were good too. Nothing blew us away but definitely think a reliable option for classic brunch foods read more

Union Kitchen - Classic Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Have been wanting to try here for a long time. Finally went and it was great overall! Our server was very nice, cool vibe inside for sure. The space is open with a high ceiling so it does get loud when it's busy. The apps we had were so good! I was very impressed by the pork belly, and the presentation was 10/10. Entree was also good, I had the half chicken. Loved how saucy it was and chicken was very juicy. The drinks I got were just okay.Performative margarita really just tasted like tequila and sour mix to me. Wasn't crazy about espresso martini either. My husband's cocktail was very good, the Incan garden, great use of flavors! Same to the float like a butterfly, so tasty! read more

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Food: 4.4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Value: 3.5/5 Our server was named Berkeley and she was great. The shrimp and grits were the best version of this dish that I've ever had. And I've been to Husk in Charleston. The shrimp were so big and plump and favorable. The grits were creamy and the spice level was on point. read more

Union Kitchen - Shrimp and grits - American Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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Came here for a bite as we began our anniversary day date. Very MID. it is mothers day weele d and the place was not full at all, yet it took a long time for appetizers and entree to come out. There were apologies from the waitress but my order was also off with my over medium egg coming out over easy instead. I probably won't be back. read more

I was so pleased with the quality of food and the ambience at Union kitchen! The tables were spaced fairly far apart, so there was plenty of room to feel like it was a lively atmosphere without being overcrowded! There was a nice big table right near the window for our whole family. The service was friendly and all of the dishes were very creative and delicious! Well standouts were the vegetable pot pie with an amazing layered crust, and all of the desserts! We would happily return to have a meal with family or to celebrate a special occasion! read more

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My first time actually having dinner here after previously coming for our lunch or brunch only. Inside the car is perfect for a date night or if you want to do a nice gathering with your friends. We start at the happy hour where they had plenty of drink options and different food items. Their wings were delicious and came with a blue cheese dressing that really liked. Some of the people in our party got the margarita and an old-fashioned. Both were very well liked. They had some many versions of their dinner entrées on the happy hour menu so we are glad to try them. We also enjoyed the chicken Katsu sandwich as well as the potatoes. The steak frites was new so we were excited to try it. Because we were sharing they were nice enough to separate it into two plates. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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We stopped in for a quick bite during the Holiday Stroll. Me and my friend we both ordered the burgers and drinks. Our burgers were perfect and our waitress was really nice. She noticed I didn't like the first drink that I ordered and offered to bring another one which was a margarita this time. ( fig and pepper I believe) . Very tasty and perfect to warmed you up. The ambience was nice, a little bit noisy but a really nice experience overall. I would definitely return. read more

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This was such a vibe! The lighting was perfectly dim and romantic, the drinks were PHENOMENAL, the wait staff was so kind, and the kitchen was super understanding of gluten-friendly options! I ordered the half-chicken, which does not state that it is gluten-free on the menu. The waitress knew immediately what was not gluten-free about it - the miso sauce. She said that although it adds a ton of flavor, the kitchen could certainly make the dish without it - I was thrilled! Then, they made me a CUSTOM gluten-free garlic/butter sauce to accompany the chicken, and it was absolutely delicious!! Could not have asked for a better experience! read more

Came on a Thursday night in November without a reservation and sat in the bar at a high top. The bar is cute. Service was good, food was decent not amazing. read more

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If I could give union kitchen more stars I would. We made a reservation on a whim just to try a new spot for dinner while we're up in west Hartford and I'm mad we didn't come here sooner. Their tasting menu is absolutely worth spending the money on for 6 courses plus an amuse. We started off with a raw oyster topped with sturgeon caviar and was the perfect amount of briney. Next course was a seared diver scallop with fennel. The scallop had the perfect sear. Next was the foie gras course. It practically melted in your mouth. The dish had the perfect amount of sweet and saltiness to pair with the smoothness of the foie gras. The pasta course was a mortadella mousseline agnolotti. If I could order this one dish everyday, I absolutely would. It was no doubt the best pasta I've ever had. The saltiness from the cheese was the perfect touch to the mousseline that you savored in every bite. The fish course was a striped bass over jasmine rice and paired with a curry sauce. It was flavorful with a good amount of spice. The meat course was a dry bed New York strip with layered potatoes. I could lick the sauce off the plate it was so good!and lastly, after all that food was a chocolate tart with a mascarpone whip accompanied by a caramel sauce.it was rich, smooth, creamy and the perfect way to end the night. Overjoyed and satisfied is an understatement with this experience. It was truly one of the best tasting menus we've ever had. We're looking forward to returning very very soon! read more

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We stopped by here for a quick bite and drink. We had mocktails and they were delicious and fresh! We had the apps i included in the pictures and they were pretty filling for apps, especially the brussels and pork belly. The pork belly was so good. The bartender was attentive. We need to come back for dinner for sure to get the full experience. read more

Union Kitchen - American Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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Came for happy hour. The place was clean and nicely decorated. Their apps were pretty good. We got chicken wings and sliders. We also got sweet corn bread and tasted a little too salty. I understand it was happy hour and the daiquiri was delicious but the cocktail portions seemed smaller than usual. read more

Decent spot on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Nice & pleasant service. Decent cocktails and a good range of apps & entrees. Whipped ricotta & warm carrots were nice. Seacoast mushrooms well done and the daily catch of striped bass with curry & mint were well done. read more

My friends and I made a reservation for brunch one Saturday. At 11am, the restaurant was still quite empty. Our server was very attentive and asked early on if anyone at the table had any dietary restrictions. She kept our waters filled and food came out quickly. I had the fried chicken sandwich and french fries which were both sizable portions. I left full with no room for dessert. It's a bit pricey, but standard for West Hartford Center. read more

From the happy hour menu we tried: Dumplings, tuna Nachos and the mac and cheese. And anything with the words pork belly in them. Cocktails menu is creative and changes often. A great low key, classy, casual place that usually has options from a quick snack to a more upscale dinner experience. read more

Union Kitchen - Happy hour menu - American Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Stopped in at Union Kitchen with friends for drinks and dessert. We just had eaten so we wanted something light and sweet. It wasn't extremely packed when we got there around 730pm On a Friday but people started to come later and it definitely got busier. Our waitress was very sweet and helpful providing suggestions! If you are GF , there is definitely limited choices for dessert ! I had the Montenegro Ice cream. I'm Not sure if it was suppose to be soft like a shake but separately the Montenegro liquor was served to be poured over the ice cream. It was very good. My friends had drinks and a Warm Brownie. Menu has lots to choose from but if you are looking for sliders and wings this is not the place. Perfect date nite restaurant! read more

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My friend and I visited this restaurant for the first time, instantly had good energy and a pleasant atmosphere. Classy ambiance, no loud music, the lighting was just right (not too harsh). Staff were friendly, and warmly welcoming us. The waiter even offered her services to take a photo for us, which was very thoughtful and appreciated. Everything we ordered from this resturaunt was a 10/10, matched our expectations. The food description was perfectly described as what it tasted with its high quality ingredients and artistic plates. We were highly satisfied, and did not leave with empty stomachs, but with empty plates. We look forward to ordering more foods off the menu, and to see friendly faces with a personable attitude once again, for our next visit. Highly recommend if you are in the West Hartford center location. They also offer private seatings/parties as well for bigger groups. Thank you Union Kitchen! read more

Union Kitchen - American Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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My friend and I went to Union Kitchen for Happy Hour. We sat at the bar. Union Kitchen is a nice place for a first date, it isn't too noisy and it has a very upscale look and feel. I got the Buckstar cocktail, this was so unique and so delicious! This is a vodka based cocktail, with mint, cacao, and citrus. It is lemonade yellow, crisp and juicy with back notes of cacao. What a drink! For food, my friend got their house bolognese, and I got the Whipped Ricotta Toast. The bolognese was very fresh and was topped with the just right amount of parmesan. My whipped ricotta toast came on two tiny pieces of toast, but this ricotta was pouffy like perfect little clouds. There was a coat of sweet apricot jam on my toast. Finally, it was topped with balsamic and pine nuts. Wow! This was such a pleasant play on my taste buds! I was so happy with my first visit to Union Kitchen. My drink was unique and delicious and my ricotta toast was so delectable and tasty. My friend also enjoyed her pasta and her cocktail. I'm looking forward to returning here again soon! read more

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We went here for my husband's birthday and the food was delicious. Be warned though that it is so slow. We had been there for over an hour and still hadn't gotten our entrees, which dampered the whole experience. I wish the waitress brought out some bread, at least. We were there with my in-laws and our toddler, so it was difficult to deal with. Our appetizer was the whipped ricotta. My entree was the salmon, my husband got the honey lavender duck, my FIL got the burger, and MIL got the stuffed eggplant. Everything was pretty good! It's nothing memorable, but we enjoyed our meals. Price is right for the quality. If the wait wasn't so excruciating, it definitely would have been a four-star review. read more

A rarity to find some of my favorite things in one spot, foie gras and orange wine! This spot has some great food and wine. It is always hopping on the weekend, so I recommend a reservation if you are with others. It has a nice ambiance that is date night impressive but not jeans averse. You will also not be out of place if you are dressing to impress because there are always a few celebrations or post-work happy hour crowds in there as well. There are so many great spots in this area, but this is definitely one of my favorites. read more

This place was on my list for a while, it had a good brunch menu with a variety of options. I loved my omelette was pretty filling and had a good amount of salad on the side. The orange juice was also very good. The place was super cute for a nice brunch on the weekend. I would say the service was good but it took a while for out bill to come and get picked up. read more

Union Kitchen - Omelette with squash and mushrooms and caramelized onions - American Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

I've been a few times now for brunch and it's amazing each and every time. Today I had the Asian Inspired Breakfast Burrito. I subbed French French from the breakfast potatoes because their fries are amazing shoestring style fries. My table shared the French toast. It was delicious. read more

Union Kitchen - Asian inspired breakfast burrito - American Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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Went for lunch with a friend, haven't been here before. Menu was very small small, out of a couple things. Had a Gem salad which was ok. There were chunks of cheese which required knife- it didn't easily crumble or blend through the salad so it was here's greens with a wedge of cheese. Not the best to eat without a struggle The wings were good, large in size, small portion. The burger was good, cooked perfect and good size. read more

3 stars for the food.which was Excellent! It came out quickly though they weren't very busy considering it was brunch. We arrived around a 1130 fairly empty, we sat at the bar and I love the aesthetic. However, our bartender Ian did not greet us or come to us, I had to ask for menus, and ask for to take our order and when my cousin asked if they had cappuccino or coffee his response was "didn't you just have coffee" (my cousin came in with a coffee which she threw out she just didn't see trash can outside as I myself had an empty water bottle and didn't see any place to throw it out before entering) regardless he was inattentive and rude. I hate leaving crap reviews but service is key part of service industry. I have gone to places with bad food or mediocre but return because the staff and people are amazing. Lastly, I wouldn't order mixed drink from there... he made drinks and kept taking mixer spoon from this dirty cup (see pic). read more

Union Kitchen - Dirty cup for mixing spoons. - American Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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I've been to Union Kitchen before but tonight was really special. The ambiance is beautiful however the acoustics aren't great and it gets VERY loud. The service was wonderful from the hostess to the server to chef Michael Glazier coming out for each entree as part of the tasting menu. Chef Glazier came out and described each dish including the origin and ideas behind it. I don't even know where to begin with the food. The seared diver scallop was out of this world! We wanted more than one it was so good. The house made agnolotti was perfection. I devoured that dish within seconds. We also loved the black bass and the NY strip steak was amazing. They got the perfect seared crust and it came out as medium rare (chefs kiss). The bordelaise sauce was "lick your plate and wish you could drink it" good. Probably one of the best steak dishes I've had in a very long time. What a treat! Oh and can't forget the Clever Cat mocktail that tasted like dessert. Such a fun and delicious evening! read more

Super disappointing. Showed up for happy hour with my mama and my toddler in tow as per usual. This restaurant only allows bar or high top seating for happy hour and they were holding their high tops for an event. Short story; had to leave cus children don't belong at the bar. read more

Very friendly staff, a diverse and adventurous menu, as well as quick turn around time from ordering. Came in with a large group and they were able to handle us just fine and also move food in and out quickly. The lobster risotto was quite the treat. The chili oil was the difference maker in this dish. Turning it from another ordinary risotto, into something fun and different. Coming from North Carolina, I've had my share of phenomenal bread pudding. The white chocolate that is incorporated into this pudding adds the extra kick needed to solidify a dessert as the last bite. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars rather than 5 is because I found several of their drinks rather disappointing, but to each their own, you might actually enjoy them. Definitely give this place a try! read more

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Went here for the first time for brunch and had a great experience. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful and chic (unfortunately don't have any pictures) and we were promptly seated. I was really impressed by their attentive service, and I was very satisfied with our brunch order-- the pork belly and fennel appetizer and two fried chicken sandwiches. The food was fresh and hot, the chicken juicy on the inside and crisp and well seasoned on the outside, and the fries and side salad were simple but delicious. We also ordered the magic moment and smithstreeter cocktails and were very impressed. A great place for a date or an outing with friends-- and worth the high price. read more

Union Kitchen - Fried Chicken Brunch Sandwich - American Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Union kitchen is an exceptional restaurant. The service is very good. The ambience is vibrant yet calm, the food is extraordinary, and I love the unique items that you can find on the menu read more

My husband took me here on a Saturday night to try out their tasting menu, which I didn't even realize this place offered! What a fantastic experience it was. He made a reservation for 5:30pm and good thing too because the place filled up very fast. The tasting menu consisted of 5 courses and even came with a wine pairing. I'm currently pregnant so was even more excited when they said they did a non-alcoholic pairing with kombucha and mocktails as well. The food was delicious and everything well made. I would add that the options were also pretty great rather than just having a set menu. Our waitress was extremely friendly and checked on us often, and the person that brought us the pairing beverages was also clearly knowledgeable. I definitely recommend a stop in, especially for the tasting menu! read more

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Popped in for happy hour earlier this week and had a great experience ! It was our second spot so we didn't have a lot to eat but really enjoyed what we had. Hubby got a chicken sandwich and I had the summer zucchini pasta dish. Bar has interesting liquors to make exotic drinks. Cant wait to get back and try more things read more

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Came for Easter Brunch. Menu seemed small and uninspired particularly for the Easter and Brunch Menus, but my parents picked it and we just went along with it. My wife and I split a wedge salad which was very good, particularly because of the fried onion strings. She got fish and chips. Fish was well fried, but bland and the truffle fries were very undercooked. I got a ham and egg special with Brussels hash. Ham was good, but the eggs were dry and the hash which was all potatoes and almost no Brussels was undercooked as well. My dad had biscuits and gravy and my mom had the frittata of the day, both of which they liked a lot. read more

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I'm surprised we haven't reviewed Union Kitchen earlier since we've frequented it a few times. I believe this is the first dinner meal we've had since we usually pop by for some amazing cocktails. And the amazing cocktails experience continues to be consistent! Let's start with the beautiful liquor wall and amazing bar service. Nothing pleases me more when I can hand the reins over to a bartender to ask for a "bartenders choice" cocktail and it delivers! Being a tequila girl, he proceeded to make a unique tequila martini and it was fabulous. The small bites we had were equally amazing. Melding together some of my favorite food groups, including a savory mushroom type pudding, some cauliflower au gratin, and a chicken Katsu sandwich. All of these were savory, a little sweet and just a perfect hearty pairing for such small plates. Compliments to the chef. Union kitchen is one of the notable epicenters were locals and visitors come to congregate and mingle. If you are curious about a proper cocktail experience with a bit more subtlety and laid-back ambience definitely stop on by. read more

Union Kitchen - American Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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Delicious curry fish dish. French fries were also amazing! My husband got the burger and he loved it. We got a vanilla ice cream with apple dessert and it was great! Relaxing ambiance and attentive waiters. read more

Union Kitchen - Daily Catch (cilantro coconut curry, mint, bird's eye chilie) - American Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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Might be my new local cocktail place. They make a perfect Aviation! Service was great at a high too for 6 last Friday night. I was surprised we walked in and got a table. The bar is one of the prettiest I've seen! The dark lighting gives it a cozy feel, especially on a winter evening. I give a 4 star review for some great food, but some just ok. The surprise star of the evening was the mushroom appetizer. You do not have to be a vegetarian to find this delectable and full of flavor over the egg custard its served with. Those who ordered the burgers loved it. The arctic char was cooked nicely but I found the portion to be quite small, especially of the sides it came with. The pork belly lacked flavor, and we were disappointed that the calamari had quite a bit of fried cauliflower mixed in. I'll definitely go back and try happy hour with some more apps. Perhaps brunch would be good to try too! read more

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Late drinks and dinner. Stopped into this cozy eatery. The dishes were well curated and handled with care. Our server was warm and knowledgeable. read more

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We celebrated with friends Seated right away Service was great very attentive Drink and apps came quick Started with calamari - great flavored new dipping sauce We tried a few salads each with protein and I got the ribs Everyone finished their plates And we got coffee and desert Even though lichen was closing they gave us a little time to order desert Overall great experience read more

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