Union on the Hill Restaurant

We dined in on an early Saturday evening. We didn’t make reservations due to multiple options were available in their online system and we were a five minute drive away. We were greeted by a manager or hostess who when we stated we didn’t have a reservation condescendingly stated she had no availability in the dining area. We almost departed based on this but a party was leaving without being served and we were able to be seated in their place only after pointing this out to the her. Our server was friendly and attentive and made a recommendation on the deviled-eggs that were spot on! We ordered the fried rice with short ribs and buttermilk fried chicken. These dishes were good and I’d argue as other reviews that the price to quality is less than expected. The drinks we ordered were both good (margarita and picante drink) and at a competitive price point. The atmosphere is not too loud but busy which indicated to me they are a popular spot. It was a bit breezy when the front doors opened which made for a bit colder at time during the dining experience and I noticed multiple small space heaters to combat that problem, but appeared to only make a minor improvement. Overall, I would recommend it to others to try but to temper their expectations while also making a reservations. Consistency will be the key to their success.

This is a great neighborhood restaurant, with excellent and focused service, exceptional dining experience, and amazing food and flavors. The Smoke and Mirrors cocktail is innovative and delicious. If you like oysters Rockefeller, you are in the right place. The Filet Meatloaf was innovative and excellent. All of the sides were very well seasoned, had the perfect temperature and portion size. I really enjoyed the bold and well seasoned flavors. I need to come back for additional selections and desserts. My score a 4.9.

Happy Belly Wings 5/5 Dip Duo 5/5 Oyster Rockefeller 4/5 Savory Fried Rice 3/5 Spaghetti Squash 3/5 The Pig Flatbread 4/5 Overall, the service was amazing. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and attentive. The space feels intimate and great for a date night. My favorites were the Happy Belly Wings and the Dip Duo. The wings were cooked perfect. The dip duo was outstanding! The oyster Rockefeller was also delicious and had a smooth finish. The fried rice was a little spicy, not my favorite dish however it was decent. I will definitely be back.

Had brunch at Union on the Hill in the Hospital Hill District for the first time, and it definitely left a great impression. The space is bright, clean, and inviting, with a welcoming U-shaped bar that greets you as you walk in. Even though it was busy, we were greeted right away by a host and seated shortly after grabbing a drink at the bar. Service was friendly and attentive throughout. You can tell the staff takes pride in what they serve, and it shows. We started with their bread basket—more of a pastry basket, really—and it was a highlight. Think cinnamon roll, pound cake, biscuits, cornbread, and beignets, all served with housemade jam and butter. Most of it is made in-house, and it was a lovely start. Luke had the “Waffle Three Ways,” which included mini waffles paired with spicy maple, hot chicken, and mascarpone whip—he loved it. I had the salmon toast, which reminded me of a smoked salmon Benedict but on brioche, with horseradish crema, avocado, over-easy eggs, pickled veggies, arugula, and tomatoes. Delicious and well-balanced. Despite how busy it was, everything came out promptly and the staff never missed a beat. We checked out the dinner menu before leaving, and it looks promising—we’ll definitely be back.

This is a great little neighborhood cafe that's warm and inviting. Our server Kat was wonderful. She made sure we were cared for without ever making us feel rushed. The best parts of our meal were the smothered biscuit and the beef hash. Both are excellent! Unfortunately, my crab fried rice was too salty for my liking. The presentation was nice, tho. All in all, I would visit again to try more items on the menu. (There is a parking garage about a block from the restaurant, which was welcome on a cold day)

Finally made it over to check this restaurant out. Union on the Hill is not far from Crown Center. The decor and ambiance is classy but trendy with the right amount of bar and table seating for the space. Some of the pillars are decorated with framed pictures of Union Hill's history that was rooted in the city's early automobile era. Stepping right through the doors, getting a warm greeting by the bartender Kat, I parked right at the bar. She made me feel like I was a regular! Just two gals chopping it up about the food, the drinks, telling me about brunch over the weekend, the early beginnings with the food truck Happy Belly and the Head Chef George who's also the owner. Made quite an impression. Now to my order, first it was Happy Hour so from that menu I got a HH Muskets and HH Popcorn Shrimp. The Muskets & Lavender which was more citrusy spritz to me than what I was expecting so for my palette it was tart. The butterfly pea flower & lavender infused reiger gin, aperol, lemon, blueberry syrup and cava sounded like it would be right up my alley. Now them popcorn shrimp are lightly crisp not coated in panko or heavy breading but maybe southern cornmeal.. they were so good. I'd taken more shrimp over having the fries! The sauces: creole remoulade and sweet chili sauce with and an added bonus of green goddess dressing. I liked them all but favored the creole of course! Now there are quite a few southern comforts on the menu; I went For The Hands Lobster Roll for an entree and moved to a different type of Union cocktail, the Uh Espresso Martini. With that drink my tastebuds were revived! You can't go wrong with chocolate and coffee in my book and don't you just love when you order something that's one of your favorites and it's satisfyingly delicious. That sandwich didn't just have lumps of buttery lobster claw meat in a bun. Nope. It was HERBED butter flavor lobster meat in a lightly toasted brioche roll. The micro celery and butter lettuce are not lumped in but finely chopped in the roll with a side of dijonnaise sauce plus house made ketchup for the fries. Oh my goodness.. is what I thought with each bite! Sooo very good! And I dipped my sandwich in the sauce continuously. Seasoned just right! I usually don't eat my fries with ketchup but I did today! I wish it was a different kind of fry but I was too happy about my sandwich! I truly enjoyed dining here. The other waiter Luke was helpful and friendly too. I was also able to meet George and banter about my take on my food experience and plans to return.

Everything was absolutely wonderful. The little pops of unexpected flavor in the soup and the sauce were amazing. Luke is very good and attentive. The atmosphere is upbeat and modern.

Been craving a good lobster roll and Union on the Hill did not disappoint! Hot, buttery, and delicious. My son also loved the seafood lover and our family had a wonderful meal.