Union Street
Detroit, MI 48201-2026
Phone: (313) 831-3965
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-12am, Fri 11:30am-1am, Sat 4pm-1am
Editorial Review for Union Street – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Dim lighting and the golden hue of the art-deco interior keeps Union Street cozy. The seafood chowder is a creamy favorite that is filling without being heavy. The salads are exceptional, as well as creative. Dragon's Eggs--gorgonzola stuffed chicken breast, battered and fried in hot sauce atop caesar salad--is delightfully different. Numerous sandwiches and the Union Street meatloaf will please straight-laced diners. For dessert, try the sweet-and-light white chocolate Alpine Lace cake.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoFridays, Union Street becomes an after-work hot spot, so you may wait for a table.
Where to ParkUse the secured pay attendant parking lot next to the restaurant from after 4pm ($3).
What to DrinkChoose from an extensive list of over 50 beers from around the world.
User Reviews for Union Street
02/25/2008 Posted by tflucht
Made my first trip to Union Street. Did not have a reservation, but was seated after about 10 mins. Ordered the crab cakes for an appetizer, and they were quite good: fat with crab, rolled in panko, with a minimum of filler. The only downside was they were not made with lump meat. Entrees were meat loaf and fish & chips, with mac & cheese, baked beans, and french cream potatoes as sides. The meat loaf was fantastic, with an innovative use of ham for flavor and added moisture. The slices were generous, with great texture and taste. The gravy was wonderful, as were the potatoes. The fish & chips were simple - battered cod, cooked perfectly, with lemon and tartar on the side. Simple, basic, perfect. Fries were crisp and hot. Again, simply done right. Regrettably, we had to skip dessert, as we were too full of food, and too short of time. In brief, simple comfort food, with some innovative touches, cooked perfectly. 9.5 out of 10.
Pros: Great food, great service, great atmosphere
Cons: Parking and location are a bit dicey some times
07/04/2007 Posted by bethesdagirl
I'm somewhat obsessed with the New England clam chowder and vegetarian lasagna at Union Street, although my husband has ordered several different dishes that have also been delicious. The prices are moderate (not what I'd call cheap, but definitely reasonable). Now for the negatives: the non-smoking section is much too small, so cigarette smoke can be a big problem; the noise level is very high (and forget about going there on a week-end night); plus, service can be erratic. Another problem is parking, as you either have to pay to park in their (guarded) lot or else try to find on-street parking. The latter is very difficult on week-end nights and it also makes you subject to aggressive panhandlers.
Pros: The food (always delicious)
Cons: Cigarette smoke, Noise, Parking
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