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Union Grill in Pittsburgh is a three star Californian restaurant. It's known for its seafood. It's been awarded the Best of Hamburger and Best of Sports Bar awards. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant is good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good but nothing to blow your mind. The portions were huge, all of us ended up getting a doggy bag (and I'm a fatty so that's saying something). I would check it out if you are in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was such a refreshing treat in a city that is so addicted to fried garbage! Our food was perfect, and in fact I've been back there twice since the first time eating there and it was great every...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes I don't know how to feel about the Union Grill... it really varies on my experience, but overall the food is very good.They seem like they CONSTANTLY change the menu, but in general is very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I have been ordering the wrong menu items, but the only thing I have tried that was really good was the baked brie. They also serve decent desserts. I have never tried it, but the Turkey...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I walk by here on the way to work, and spied some amazing looking humus, waffle fries, and burgers sitting on tables on the patio more than once, so I decided to take my mom and sister when they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is a weekend problem, but the cook has an extremely heavy hand with salt -- on the Turkey burger, the fries etc. it ruins very good food
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has great giant burgers, yummy, crispy criss cross fries, and one of the best butternut squash soups I've had. Its the kind of place that you go to when you know you'll also be going to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here recently and noticed the menu had *shrunk* in size. I think instead of raising their prices they dramatically cut the number of entrees to streamline the kitchen. They got rid of my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went here the other day for an early dinner. we had to wait until our WHOLE party was there as it was their policy. granted the place was only 10% filled, but i understand the reasons.. the server was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Union Grill serves one of the best burgers in Pittsburgh. I ALWAYS get the "Chophouse." You get to choose from a large selection of topping... for example I got swiss cheese and avocado (guacamole)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Union Grill gives Tessaro's a run for it's money for the "best burger" crown. On the short strip of shops on Craig St, Union Grill stands out. It is a neighborhood restaurant - very "American" food....
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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When I was a graduate student at CMU 5 years ago, I was introduced to this establishment. After my very first visit, I was absolutely hooked, frequenting this place at least once weekly. Sure, the menu has...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Union Grill served me the worst fish tacos I've ever had in my life (complete with rotting avocados)! I've only been here twice, but was not particularly impressed either time with the food or the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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New and wonderful menu items!! Thank you Union Grill!! Pot-roast is to die for!! Telling all my friends!! Also, what a wonderful grilled cheese (loved it!!~~) I will be back!! Everyone needs to go there now!...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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I feel bad for the union grill..everyone is always giving it such a bad rep..I am a student who has been going to the union grill since I was a freshman, and I am now a senior. It has changed a little bit, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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Union Grill used to be a great Restaurant 2 YEARS AGO!!!!!! Note I used to go here a lot a couple of years ago, Since I moved back to Pittsburgh recently I decided to go back to my favorite restaurant, was I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always get the A.L.T. here (avocado, lettuce, and tomato) because I don't like meat, but I think my friends like the burgers. The fries are pretty good too, and I'm picky about fries. Although the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another restaurant on my list of "Yeah, it was good, I guess," places in Pittsburgh. They make a really big deal on their menu about their huge portions and prices that haven't changed in many years...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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The favorite place of me and my friends to go when we want a really good burger and wish to treat ourselves after a hard week, or to celebrate. The meals are gigantic, and taste amazing (I recommend sticking...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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I was at the Union Grill this week and the food, service, and atmosphere was fantastic. The staff seemed to be having a good time and helping one another out. My server was not rude at all! The food was great,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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I totally agree! This place has seriously gone downhill just within the past year. I understand that the restaurant may want to keep a fresh menu but these constant changes are ridiculous. Not only are the new...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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This used to be one of the best go-to places for lunch or dinner around Oakland. Good food, big portions, nice atmosphere...but several changes in the last year or so have really shown a downhill trend. And...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Waitress tried to intimidate us into ordering before we were ready, acted like ordering $12 of food a person wasn't ordering enough, and was generally absent or unhelpful the whole time. If they don't want...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As someone already said this is a very good college bar/restaurant -- and I suspect all the rules are for the college kids. I try to get there for dinner before there's a long wait (by 6pm), and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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The Union Grill, although ideally situated, priced moderately, and chock full of good food choices is absolutely ruined as you enter the door by a hostess that should know better and should act better. I, for...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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The union grill is a good place to get food if your not a vegetarian. I believe they should increase their vegetarian menu; they only have 1 vegetarian item on their menu.
openlist - user review - 02/28/2008
3.0 of 5 stars.
In what may be typical Pittsburgh style, there were fries in my buffalo salad... right under the buffalo chicken. I don't think the menu mentioned that. Not that I mind too much. Almost any American...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The name says it all in a way. Eating at this place is like joining a union. What I noticed most about this place is all the rules they have for their patrons. It's not that the rules are particularly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for lunch . . . but get there early or wait until the massive lunch crowd is gone . . .everyone wants to eat here. The food is always good . . at least I've never been...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Honest American Food." Haha! My friends and I were laughing about their logo on their sign. Is there dishonest American food?Came here to kill some time after a wedding. It seemed like your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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...NO I WAS AT THE UNION GRILL! I went to the Union Grill on Craig St. the other day. The food was alright, the service was pretty good, everything was going pretty well until an argument erupted between the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's somewhat of a secret, but they have the best burger in the 'burgh. Like everything else here, it's unoriginal, plain-jane American - but executed perfectly. The Union Grill is probably the most...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a bit surprised the rating/consensus isn't higher. To me, this is the quintessential college bar, and one of the best meals in Oakland.I love the Turkey Burger (the beef is good too), with their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place for lunch. I am at this place once or twice a month. Get there before 12 and there is no wait for a table. Voodoo chicken, crabcakes and salmon plate are pretty good. Portions and drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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Location is everything, and Union Grill has it. It's cuisine has been described as "Californian"- I don't know where that comes from, but in everyday parlance, it's a typical American-style restaurant (think...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers and fries are good. I like their apps. Great place if you are seated outside. Service is pretty good.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would be reluctant to eat here again. My turkey burger was undercooked (never a good idea with turkey). I ordered avocado on it but instead it came as little slices in a little cup on the side....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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I work at a large corporation very close to this rest., and although I don't complain, I thought I def needed to write something. Some friends and I went there to have lunch. There were four of us and NO ONE...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meat and potatoes, den-like atmosphere. The hearty food is reasonably priced, and the fountain drinks are ginormous. They have a $10/bottle wine program with a selection of fancy-shmancy wines you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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I visited this place quite frequently as an employee working at Pitt. It is located in North Oakland, so you will see many college students at the tables there, and it can get pretty busy. I think for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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I go hear often because I am a student and I noticed some of the other reviews posted and feel that I must defend this restaurant. The food was great. I have tried many of the things on the menu my favorites...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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Loved relaxed atmosphere but appreciated cleanliness not typically seen in oakland restaurants, esp. Pitt. We were seated in 3 or 4 minutes. Our waitress was cheerful and professional. We got a half-pound...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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After coming in with a party, where we provided our own food, we were still met with rudeness after we had reserved the room for several hours. The servers went so far as to poke some of us to get a "Thank...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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I have been going to the Union Grille for over four years, and it is a great little neighborhood restaurant and bar for a casual dinner. Since we live only a few blocks away, we, quite frequently, lo...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Union Grill has great burgers. I've never gone wrong with one. I have had some things I didn't love there before - though I can't remember off the top of my head what they are.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2006
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Immediately after paying the check and finishing dessert, we were told: "you can continue your conversation at the bar." We had finished a meal of two entrees, bottle of wine, dessert. There was absolutely no...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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The hamburgers are Union Grill are delicious and enormous; waffle fries are a necessary accompaniment. Take out is simply and easy. The guy who took my order was friendly and prompt. He also ran the bar,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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I've had good and bad experiences here...One time we had a waitress with a chip on her shoulder: she was upset when I asked for an ashtray because she didn't care for smokers...Another time I ...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/13/2005
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The Union Grill is a very good place to go if you are looking for traditional American food. They offer a variety of dishes, serving very tasty sandwiches as well as entrees. Beside that this is als...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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back in college this was considered an upscale establishment for me. However after visiting after graduation I don't know what I was thinking. The food is average and the service is ok. I think that it is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2005
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back in college this was considered an upscale establishment for me. However after visiting after graduation I don't know what I was thinking. The food is average and the service is ok. I think tha...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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The Union Grill, on Craig Street, was originally recommended to me by a hotel concierge for the quality of their crabcakes. Said crabcakes have a great flavor - they don't have the huge chunks of lump...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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DON'T GO HERE! Union Grill is an energetic, crowded, and noisy restaurant/bar. The food is decent and affordable. The service is ok. The bar is stocked with standards, and the drinks vary depending o...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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The Union Grille is a great place in Oakland that features sandwiches, burgers, and other entrees that will please anyone's taste. The only downside is their policy of 1 hour per party max. After bein...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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The food hear maybe great, but the service stinks. I understand that during lunch, the place may get crownded, but our waiter never came to our table to refill our empty drinks. The restaurant was bus...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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The Union Grill is one of my favorite restaurants within walking distance from CMU campus. It tends to be pretty busy around lunch so if you go at this time, be prepared to wait a while. They have a...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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The only dish worth going to Union Grill for is the hamburger, but the rudeness of the staff makes the experience horrible. I disagree with previous reviewers; I don't think that anyone should have to put up...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place isn't all that great for anything on the menu, but there's nothing really wrong with it either. If you're on Walnut street you'll probably wind up eating here at some point in your life.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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Considering the price vs. the portions and quality of the food, outstanding service shouldn't be an expectation. The Union Grill thrives because of volume. Its a very hectic environment for a server,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2004
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Been there several times and have had good experiences. The portion sizes are ample for a hearty appetite. Dessert though should be saved for the really hungry... they are huge!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2004
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The service is HORRIBLE and the staff is so rude that it is insulting. The food is just mediocre, not worth the expense, so it doesn't make up for the the ridicuolusly bad service. If you want a good meal and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2003
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Trying to make this as short as possible, my second-to-last meal at Union Grill involved about a 15-minute wait to get our drink order taken and about a 1 1/2-hour wait for our food. Our waitress did not come...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2003
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I called union grill to place a take out order for fish sandwiches on Friday. Because they do not have a website and I do not have their menu memorized I asked the girl what comes with the fish and what comes...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2003
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great food, great ambience, best food in western pa. The location below street level adds a old fashion feel to it.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2002
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See my previous description... the owner refused to honor 1/2 price food after verbal confirmation while being seated.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2002
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This place has the best salads in town. All the food I've had at Union Grill has been great. They also have a nice selection of beers on tap.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2002
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When you don't want anything too weird, this is the place... Great place to dress up or dress down, BIG drinks, and tasty mashed potatoes. The desserts are so/so but most of the dishes are great when you want...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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We love going to The Union Grill. It is a great place to grab a beer and have great food. Their variety is great! Now they offer $10 bottles of wine too.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2002
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The employees are courteous and efficient. The beer and wine are priced reasonably. The portions are generous. The food is excellent.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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the sign boasts honest american food. and the honest part is that everything is fresh daily from local markets. that would explain the crowds that usually frequent union grill for burgers, desserts and other...
10best.com - user review
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classic american fare in a fun atmosphere...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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very nice place with a pleasant atmosphere and great food. i think...
dine.com - user review
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good food at a modest cost...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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