Union Pier Social had a really nice look to it. The decor and overall setting gave me that coastal restaurant feeling, like one of those places near the ocean where I can just sit down and have a drink. It felt stylish but still relaxed. Our waitress was super nice and made us feel welcome right away. I ordered the Meatball Grinder with handmade sausage and beef meatballs, marinara, melted provolone, and a toasted hoagie roll. This sandwich was seriously delicious. The marinara was the first thing that stood out. It had a deep tomato flavor, was rich and well seasoned, and had enough garlic and herbs to give it a nice savory kick without taking over. The meatballs were tender and juicy, with a really good balance between the beef and sausage. I could taste the seasoning in the meat, and there was a little sweetness from the sausage that worked really well with the tomato sauce. The toasted hoagie had a nice crunch on the outside but stayed soft enough inside to soak up all that sauce without falling apart. It was messy, saucy, and packed with flavor. read more

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First and foremost, incredible service. Very dog friendly and kid friendly. We brought our dog who is amazing at restaurants and breweries, never ever an issue. So we sat on the patio and the server brought out a big dog water bowl. Being a hot day however, my dog got over-excited and proceeded to drink nearly the entire bowl and it was full of ice so he threw right back up all the water he drank. We were so apologetic and our server was so understanding. Our server got some buckets of hot water and washed everything off the patio so everything was good as new. Thank you so much! The food was really good too - I got a burger. I know she said they smoke all their own meats so I should've gotten the pork or brisket (which my wife got and it was great), but the cherry bomb burger just sounded too good. And it was great! Loved the cherry peppers, perfectly cooked burger, well designed. Fries were cooked well too. Can't wait to go back. The only precaution I would say is: their patio sometimes gets very full of bees. So we saw a couple parties move inside to avoid the bees. read more

Great service, food, cocktails and patio. Wish the patio music didn't carry throughout the neighborhood. Added. Music reference is to streamed music. The live music of 6/21 made me wish our dinner plans were to go to UPS for that experience. read more

We sat at the bar. The place had a cozy atmosphere. There was seating throughout the restaurant and a patio to sit on too. The food was amazing. We had the dough balls, Guinness stew, and hot wings along with some beers. The staff were friendly and attentive. We had talked about going here many times when we'd pass by. We won't be passing by anymore. It's too good to not stop in. read more

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Food and service were excellent. We would highly recommend this place - it's worth the drive from neighboring cities.

My newest little secret Everything is always hot fresh and good Slushies are delish- superior icy machine!!! Stiff drinks and easy menu read more

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Located this restaurant for our first stop of a long weekend up the Lake Michigan. We desired a pet friend patio to kill time until our room was ready on nearby St. Joseph. This restaurant was good and popular. We had the patio almost to ourselves but there was another pup family dining. Our server Alana was so friendly. Alana was good about checking in on us and making recommendations. For food, I got the ribs. They did not disappoint. Not too fatty and I enjoyed the sauce. The French fries were crisp and paired well with my cider. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone interested in trying some good food that is smoked right on sight. I like that this establishment advertised an array of entertainment to accompany their wonder food. Every plate that I saw come out looked good. I even the salad looked full of fresh ingredients. read more

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Right in the heart of the beach town Union Pier is a cozy restaurant that was the perfect spot for our family and friends. I did not expect to see such a diverse cocktail menu, so when I saw they had a "Banana Foster" Martini, I had to have it (oh boy was it tasty ). Plenty of kids menu options, and I ended up having the Shepherd's Pie which was delicious. I had bites of my sister's Mushroom Burger and my Dad's SW Cobb salad which was also phenomenal. Service was friendly and prompt. read more

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We stopped here after being at the dunes for the day. Food was good. Atmosphere was nice. We sat outside. They had live music and we enjoyed not rushing. read more

Food was very good, even though the menu is limited. Guinness Stew is good, and the pizza is very good. Service was excellent - the staff are super nice here. There can be a bit of a wait, but you can always belly up to the bar and get a cocktail while you're in the queue. Very cool un pretentious place that makes for a great local spot. read more

The waitress was friendly and fun. The outside area was pleasant and we were able to bring our dog. The shrimp app was light a yummy. The fish and chips best ever. Light batter hot fries. The poke bowl was plentiful fresh and perfect. We will be back. read more

The last couple times we went to Union Pier Social, we were quite disappointed. The food is fine, but the service has been atrocious! We wait at the hostess stand for longer than anywhere else. The restrooms need attention. Even when you point out that there is no tissue or soap, it doesn't get addressed. The staff appear to be working hard, but there is no attention or it is very slow. Something is going on there, and until it improves, I will not be returning read more

Staff extremely friendly, nice vibe, easily moved inside when it hot too buggy. Food came out hot, modestly priced. Heard it's fun when they have music nights! read more

We had a great first-time experience at Union Pier Social -- service, food and vibe was all top-notch! While in our favorite vacation area, New Buffalo, we were looking for a 'new to us' place that gets positive reviews and so we landed here. So glad we did because we plan to make Union Pier Social a regular stop on future trips. The staff was so friendly and welcoming! Everything we ordered was 100% delicious: French Kiss cocktail, Burrata starter (we loved it!), Meatball Grinder and Fish & Chips. Their house-made tartar sauce was so yummy and they were nice enough to give me another serving of it for my leftovers. We also ordered a bowl of chili to go which we really enjoyed a day or two later. We look forward to returning for not only the food, but also for their entertainment offerings -- we were told bingo night (Tues) is very popular! read more

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This was a mixed bag. The interior is nice and the staff is friendly. They have happy hour all day on Sundays. I really liked the chicken wings. The buffalo sauce is on the spicy side and the bbq sauce is sweet. The red pepper bisque was good but needed a little salt and pepper. They do carry a beer I like from RI, where I used to live. I did not like the cheese curds. Instead of regular batter, the coating is like greasy bread. The pot roast and gravy was salty and the quality was iffy. Potatoes and carrots were fine. I would not get these two things again. I might give this place another try because of the happy hour deals. read more

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Excellent food and beverage options! Amy our server was fantastic! We had 6 adults and 2 kids , she never missed a beat :) The restaurant is clean and flows well. read more

perfect family vacation atmosphere... and good enough menu. we all found things to meet our palates but none of us had anything great to say about our food. the standout was the cheese curds (more like blocks - we all loved it). cocktails and kiddie cocktails missed the mark. i still would go back if in the area especially if a big group. read more

Never seen a place Where multiple tables waiting and an hour wait. The poor inundated young lady at the desk cited small kitchen and lack of waitstaff. Your business. Not my Business you are short staffed Tried twice and may try one more time to be fair but first impressions count in this was a one star beginning Food Krank says keep Driving!! read more

The fish and chips were the best. I loved the tartar sauce. They also informed us they make sauces in house and boy can you taste the difference! I live in Illinois and I will be traveling back here just to eat this again. It has great vibes. read more

Had dinner here after a beach day and got seated right away no wait, which was nice. Our server, Amy, was super friendly and helpful. Ribs were perfectly smoky and tender, and both the burger and mac and cheese were hits. Tried to convince my daughter to add brisket to the mac, but no luck. Too full for dessert. Would definitely come back! read more

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The place did not look open on a very slow fall Friday afternoon. I'd imagine in summer months they would be slammed at this time. It's a nice space and has really quaint outdoor area patio. Even with being on Red Arrow it is pretty quiet. Our server was prompt and friendly. We shared some curds to start. The execution was very different as they came in cubes. They were lightly crisped outside and creamy inside. Very different than typical but delicious. My son enjoyed his kids personal pizza. Their burgers are all smash burger style which has become a favorite of ours lately. I had the shroom burger. The wilted arugula gave a distinct and different flavor that added to the overall taste...it was quite good. My wife had the Union burger which came with bacon jam and crispy bacon. If you like bacon this is the burger for you. Fries were crispy and salted well. Would definitely come back and try some other things. The Guinness stew and Ahi Street Tacos seemed to be really popular. read more

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We came near close, our waitress was nice and attentive. I had the caramel apple cider and the Union Burger. We got the acorn squash donuts as an appetizer. The food was all delicious and came out quickly! The acorn squash was something i'de never tried before, not my absolute favorite but still very good! Restaurant is clean and inviting. Lots of tables! read more

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What a lovely find! Delightful place with unique and delicious menu items. Food was great, service was excellent and the restaurant was charming with a bright interior. read more

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Union Pier was okay, nothing special. The food was decent, but pricey. Our bartender was distracted, and not by other customers, but my other employees and friends. We stopped in for a quick lunch, and for basically microwaved food (Shepherds pie, we were warned they may be out of, but luckily they found one last serving) a beet salad, that didn't match the description from the menu. Ingredients were missing or not there at all. Corn chowder soup was just average. So yeah, pricey for what we got. Anyhoo, it's cute in there... maybe it was an off day. I'd go back tho, to give them another go round. read more

Very nice restaurant! Great service, we were seated quickly. Ordered the squash donuts, brisket sammy, and watermelon mocktail. All were very good! read more

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Excellent supper selection. We walked right in. Had party of 8 on a Minday night. We had gluten-free pizza wich was nice and hot. Crust did not taste like califlower. Service was excellent. Servers continued to fill water glasses. Waitress went out of her way to make us comfortable. Definitely look forward to going back and trimg more selections! read more

The food is excellent! Our waitress was really personable. We had the southwest salad with cauliflower and fish and chips. Both were great! We will definitely be going back! read more

This place is a lot of fun. The food was good the drinks were great! We were there for bingo night ! So much fun. The host Steven Ippolito was kind and funny he made our night special. I highly recommend this place if you like a friendly atmosphere with great people! read more

Locals who couldn't get service. We brought guests to this restaurant from out of town, were sat at a table, and a server never came to greet us. Meanwhile, servers walked by us, made eye contact, and we even heard them talk amongst themselves regarding whose table it was. We are getting to the point that if long time local restaurants cannot figure out how to manage the crowd, you will be replaced by new restaurants. It's unfortunate and sad. read more

We're regulars here off-season and during the summer. We keep coming back for the atmosphere and food. Whether it's at the bar or in dining area, the place is chill and relaxing. The food is delicious. We'll keep coming back. read more

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Love the vibe! The food is always on point. Amazing cocktails and the Service is suberb! the southwest cobb salad with smoked chicken is scrumptious! read more

Union Pier Social - Southwest Cobb Salad with smoked chicken....my favorite! - Desserts Near Me - Union Pier, Michigan

Stopped for dinner tonight. Friends had raved about the place. They weren't very busy. Our waitstaff took a while to come to the table. We ordered an appetizer and pizza. The appetizer (cheese curds) was mediocre, but the pizza was probably the worst I've ever had. We got the meat lovers. There was very little meat, the pepperoni were the size of a nickel and maybe 8 burnt pieces on the whole 14" pizza, not much more sausage. The crust was decent, but the sauce was almost non existent and the cheese was sparse. Very disappointing. I've had better frozen pizzas. We both had water to drink. Both of us had an upset stomach after our meal. I don't think we'll be back. read more

Absolutely love this place!! Seating is pretty fast. Their patio is dog friendly which is amazing!! They often have live music!! Servers are always sweet, fast and lovely. I highly recommend the Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza, Southwest Chicken Flatbread and The Blues Grinder (substitute for mozzarella!)!! Also the yuze mule was spectacular!! read more

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I had the chicken salad sandwich that seemed like the chicken was forgotten when prepared...the only flavor was grapes and celery...I ate it because I was hungry, but not sure about giving it another try read more

Nice patio, friendly service and good food. Incredibly dog friendly and close enough to Interstate. Great choice for a quick stop with our pup! read more

Great place for a casual dinner! Must have the baked avocado appetizer. it's a cheesy treat served with tortilla chips. Disappeared quickly from our table with 3 diners working on it right away. The bbq ribs also done perfectly with a nice bark and a cut above the others served in the area. And the fries are worth a pilgrimage for fry lovers; a large cut perfectly crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside. Definitely worth a trip! read more

Hubs and I stopped for a light lunch here. I really wish we had stopped before! It's a beautiful place with great vibes. We were promptly greeted and seated. After ordering, our server, Steven, was very attentive and friendly. When he served our lunches, I was amazed at how lovely the presentation was. The coffee was so good, the salad and soup were scrumptious, including the hand cut chips. Excellent sandwiches and homemade bread. Hubs and I will definitely return. read more

Union Pier Social was incredible for our 24 person party! To celebrate a family 70th birthday, we called ahead and they reserved for us their side room with a decorative divider from the main space. All of the employees were very nice, and our server, Sam, was pleasant and on top of it! Their menu has a wonderful variety of options for adults and kids. We were all shocked at how quickly they brought out our orders, and everyone talked about how much they liked the food. The bar and patio looked very nice. We look forward to coming again. Highly recommended. read more

We came here with some family to have dinner since we were staying in a place nearby. We started with a round of drinks, and while there is a good beer selection the cocktails are hot or miss. My partner got one called the Tropical Trash Can or something and it tasted like straight up cough medicine. But the staff was very kind and quickly helped resolve it with giving her an Aperol Spritz instead that was much better. We had a new and very kind waitress - the staff overall was great. We sat outside in a nice patio area; the inside looked sorta like a sports bar. Our group got the Tofu Sloppy Joe (vegan - good but needed more sauce), pulled pork sandwich (excellent), falafel bowl (excellent) and fish & chips (very good). Overall the food was pretty good and we had a nice time. This is a good casual place if you're looking for some food and drinks! read more

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Union Pier Social was the perfect venue for our high school reunion! With Steven, it felt like I had hired an event planner - he added special touches to the party I hadn't thought of by helping with signage, menus, a slideshow, and had a backup plan for rain. He even personally served cake to all the guests. The food and drinks were amazing. Tricia rocked it as our bartender. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend for your next event! read more

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