We went at 5 pm on a weeknight and were the only guests outside of one other person. The service…read morewas wonderful. She made great recommendations and helped us decide based on our time constraints. She was attentive and gave us a lot of information about the food, live music, DJ and art for sale on all the walls. We weren't super hungry, so we tried the flatbread - sooo good. I will be back because the whole menu, including the drinks, sound wonderful. They offered zero spirit, GL and other substitutions if needed which is nice. The atmosphere has a moody, darker hang out vibe to it. I loved it and can't wait to bring some friends and family back! She recommended reservations on the weekends, especially on "First Fridays" as that's when they do events and an art crawl on Broadway when the weather is nice. We parked on the street in front of the building so I'm not sure if there is a parking lot. They do have outdoor seating as well in the front of the building. I remember when this location was a food co-op waaaaaaay back in the day. They did a great job transforming it into a relaxing bar and restaurant. We will go back and I highly recommend you check it out!

Upon entrance, I was dazzled by the Abstract. I honestly wasn't prepared for an automatic sliding…read moredoor, and anyone who witnessed me coming in could clearly tell. But then you're presented with this shiny chandelier, illuminating this wide chamber, and hovering over a smooth, curved bar. The sides of this huge dining space are lined with dining tables, and walls lined with artwork, making the name quite appropriate. Subtle haloes of light dot the ceiling, and the color palette of the place (besides that big ol' chandelier) is dark, cool, and easy on the eyes. I took a seat at the main bar and was served within minutes. I enjoyed some light pop, rap, and classic rock tunes bumping in the background while I sipped on a delightful Smoked Apple Reserve. Every sip was a punch of sweetness, followed by an air of smokiness, and just a splash of herby aftertaste. It was however, not the kind of drink you could chug, so I sipped slowly throughout my meal. I'll have to come back for the appetizers, as I hear they're the star of the show, but neither the flatbreads nor the traditional bar-fare excited me. Thanks to Yelp though, I learned of the Blueberry and Brie Grilled Cheese, which I'd initially dismissed due to my dislike of Brie - the cheese and her portrayal of Captain Marvel, let's be honest. But I gave it a chance and ~woah~ it was something else. First of all, it's a perfectly cooked grilled cheese, with a flaky, crunchy exterior and addictingly cheesy inside, however I was ~taken aback~ by the flavor. I think I honestly had a Ratatouille moment, where that flavor of berry compote transported me to my childhood, chowing down on blueberry pancakes on Friday morning before school. At the same time, it doesn't dominate the flavor profile - it adds a subtle and satisfying sweetness to the creamy richness of the melted Brie, and it does it oh so well. The plentiful pieces of proscuitto provided some palatable protein, while also being a contrast in flavor and feel to the Berry and Brie. The fries were a little heavy on the straight potato flavor and not so much on seasoning and salt, but some garlic aioli did the trick there. The service was superb and the atmosphere was nothing like I've experienced in this city. I didn't expect to love this place as much as I did, but I can't wait to come back to try more apps, drinks, and return to that beautiful blueberry and brie...

I came here for a nightcap and quick bite to eat. The bartender was well versed on the menu and how…read moreto make the drinks. She greeted everyone who walked in warmly. The burger was delicious, as were the fries, albeit a bit over-salted. I had asked for mayo with my fries, and they forgot. No biggie. I requested it again, and the kitchen brought me an entire second burger to go for the "trouble". These people know customer service.

5/5 Service- great staff. Super friendly. 3/5 Ambience-…read more cool basement bar- no frills....no TVs (unless a big game). 4/5 food. Got the wings. Voted 2nd best in city. Haven't tried others but definitely good. Had traditional Buffalo. Ranch made in house, also good. The was solid. Was expecting a little more traditional sauce (hot sauce, vinegar, butter, salt). Was a little peppery but that could be me. They do brine, bake and fried them. Interested to try some if the burgers. The kitchen is shared with an upstairs French - fancy cocktail , small plate place. Definitely not your traditional dive bar kitchen.

Another good trip to Union Social. Roxy did a great job welcoming us and making us feel at home…read more Ayla worked hard to serve us well. She was very patient with members of the party that struggled with decision making. On this occasion we sat in the middle of the facility. This is the most open...and unfortunately the loudest area. It was so loud on this night that we struggled to have dinner conversation. The fry flight was fun for the party to sample. The tots were nice and crisp and meaty. The sweet potato fries had a bold sweet potato taste but were disappointingly limp - first time they have been this way. The flat fries were uniquely thin and crispy. The cheese sauce was a unique blend of different cheeses that didn't taste like cheese. More of a smooth, mild and somewhat plain sauce. The ketchup had a nice bold tomato taste. The ranch dip was fairly unique with very faint ranch and oil taste. My wife loved the Southwest bowl. Very fresh and with lots of healthy add ins. The marinaded chicken was very moist and seasoned nicely. The guacamole was very tasty. The short rib beef stroganoff had an outstanding beef taste. The meat was moist and tender - easily pulled apart. The sauce was very light so that it let the natural beef juices dominate the taste. No heavy sour creme taste here. The noodle were perfectly cooked to a firm consistency.

Front room was nice but we sat in the back room. Exposed wires in the south wall and a detached…read morebar indicated they weren't quite done with construction. Waitress was pleasant. Wife had steak and pasta and I had jambalaya. Hers was nice but mine tasted ok. Sausage ok but the sliced chicken which was strange. Like deli style. Appetizers were ricotta cheese and a steak egg roll. Both ok. Dessert was a toll house cookie topped with ice cream. Disappointed there. $120 for two was a bit much. Left $20 tip.

I was there for a musical performance of one of my favorite bands. As always they were great!…read more My food was amazing and so was my friend's choice. The service was great although not enough for the extra event. We had to wait over half an hour to get a drink. Other people sitting at our table were ordering 2 at a time in order to not wait as long. We were not allowed to go order our own drinks. My other comment is that there a few empty tables closer the stage that would have allowed us and others to have more space. Most likely they were reserved but the people didn't confirm or show up? If that was the case, I would think the tables would have been open for others by 1/2 an hour after the band started playing. Charlie's Place is always a fun and favorite spot in the summer on the patio and when they have live music. Service is always great and the best clean restrooms are a plus.

Great food and drinks in a chill and fun atmosphere! Always have a good time when I go here!read more

Good place if you have your backside protected and a pair knuckles ready for some fist of fury…read moreaction on some bros facepiece. That's if they get their poka stick inflamed and wanting to run that main vein down yo heresy highway. Then it' stick stick jab jab and EMS called out due to reconstructive surgery to ones facepiece.Other then that I can dig this place, nice place really and a swell bunch of dudes bro. Dude be dressing up like gals and doing their thang, hey I have no problem with that. Just keep yo stuff to yourselves and I will keep to mines. Good beer selection and music isn't bad, a little disco some nights. It's a good bar, just gotta watch out for unwanted poka sticks. That's all. Just gotta know how to handle it, with them Mike Tyson moves. Then it be Aight, Well Aight for me anyway. Good place though

the night life, is good. Its very LGBTQ friendly which we appreciated. But. the bartender kept…read moreignoring us when we wanted more drinks. he served a lady next to us several times and ignored us. bottom line. be prepared to be ignored at the bar. never going back again. sucky customer service.

Lovely lunch menu! Try the spinach salad it is wonderful,…read morewith shrimp We always sit in the bar, can't wait to be outside!

The food was top notch! Very flavorful. My wife and I sat at the bar, because we didn't make…read morereservations on Mother's Day. Marissa greeted us as soon as we sat down, with water, menus and took our drink order. Her shift was ending, but she promised that the two guys working with her would take good care of us. They didn't. Marissa stuck around for quite awhile helping us and other customers even after she had counted out her cash drawer. The monogrammed ice cubes were really a nice touch.

Visiting from out of town. Nice atmosphere, great music, outdoor scene. TVs, bar seating, buzzing…read moreon a Saturday night. Great, friendly , prompt service by Sara W. Nice pour on drinks but they weren't cold enough for me. Near the end of the night hours....Ordered chicken Greek flatbread. Drinks came quickly. Good drinks, what I ordered for food not great but I did request it as it is not on the menu. Parking weird but ample on the sides and back. Front and Rear entrance.

This trip we specifically went for pizza. We know the wings are outstanding. But what about the…read morepizza? We started with a pineapple Mule - excellent. Very refreshing!! Mild pineapple taste coupled with a smooth and ice cold ginger beer. The cooper cup sweating cold invitations is a topper. We decided to split a Cobb Salad. Our server Diego was outstanding all night. He was more than willing to split the salad. He did everything you wanted a waiter to do to make your experience enjoyable! The Cobb salad was very fresh. The kitchen did an outstanding job at making it presentable in a half dish manner. There was plenty of toppings to accent the salad. The grilled chicken was moist, easy to cut and slightly seasoned to enjoy. The Cobb salad is a must try if you are a salad goer. The pizza was good. It has a thin crust that was crispy but not burnt. The pizza was just soft enough that you could cut it with a fork. We had the everything pizza. There was a good variety of toppings and plenty of them. The sauce was not very predominant. I would probably ask for extra sauce next time so I could enjoy the tomato sauce accents more. Overall...good thin crust pizza.

First time and it was great! Loved the bar area and lots of seating. Server was great and came to…read moreour table quite often. I took a star off only because I asked for no guacamole on my wrap and they still put it on... still super delicious! My husband's philly sandwich was small... but he said it was the best! Fries are amazing and the honey mustard (I think?) sauce is even better. Alcoholic beverages were strong but that's how we like it. Will definitely be coming back !!

Great food! Definitely recommend the spinach dip! Our server was amazing, and was equal parts…read moreattentive and also allowed us to enjoy our time without feeling rushed even when it got busy. As the night (Saturday) went on it got busier, but seating helps make it not feel too crowded. Definitely a place to go if you're in the area!