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    Union Assembly

    3.9 (292 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Pizza
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Small House Greens Salad
    Bianca C.

    This is my first time coming here and I'd definitely go again when visiting my fam in Detroit. We visited on a non game day so it wasn't busy. Our waitress was pleasant. She forgot to put in my son's order but made up for it by bringing him fries while he waited. Everyone enjoyed their food. My husband said the chicken sandwhich was a 10/10 and my oldest said his wings were 10/10. The scallion ranch that came with the wings wasn't super flavorful. We also had the chicken slider appetizers and a house salad. The sliders were filling and tasted good enough. I loved the salad, even my youngest ate half of my salad up. The bathroom is surprisingly small for such a large restaurant. Overall, great place to have lunch with a family.

    The White Pizza
    Bridgette Z.

    It's a cool place that's walking distance to the stadiums, the interior also has a fun retro vibe. The food was just ok though, I don't see myself in a hurry to return. The fries with the 3 dips were pretty good although it's a pretty small portion of fries. I got the white pizza which was dare I say TOO cheesy? It was falling off of the pizza as I tried to eat it and as far as taste, I was underwhelmed. My kids enjoyed the pepperoni pizza though, as well as the spaghetti and meatballs. My husband had a Reuben sandwich which he said was good but not great. Overall a cool place with good service but there are way better places to eat if you're downtown.

    Just outside the establishment
    Ted W.

    This is a cool little place to get a bite to eat and a drink after any good show or a sporting event in downtown Detroit. The ambiance is set in a retro theme. And a very kinda relaxed atmosphere as well. The food is served hot and good as well. As it was an after show kinda walk in for my wife and I. We were served rather quickly as it was 9pm and the stop serving food @10p Service was quick and very friendly as well. We'll remember this place the next time we're downtown.

    Burger
    Clay G.

    We were staying at a hotel downtown and wanted somewhere that had some decent gluten-free options that was still open later at night. Union Assembly has options aplenty, including a mac & cheese that they bring in from somewhere else so no need to worry about cross contact. I got the Coney Pizza. Honestly it's a we as humanity flew too close to the moment because it shouldn't work but hot dog pizza was actually very tasty. Overall, it seems like a cool spot for pre/post game for a Tigers game.

    Jillian H.

    Large dining space - a bit under staffed but staff that are there are wonderful. Had the Detroit style pizza - hot, cheesy, flavorful with crispy edges. Wonderful!

    Jeremy N.

    Good food and drinks but service speed is very slow. If you're coming here before an event, plan accordingly because you could be late. We stopped in here before a Red Wings game. The tables were about half full when we got in. For some reason we were seated upstairs pretty much by ourselves until we were about to leave when others were sat up there as well. When we sat down we were asked pretty quickly if we knew what we wanted to eat and drink which we did not yet because we had never been here before and hadn't looked at the menu yet. Our server didn't come back for about 15 minutes. The food was good though! We split a chicken parm sandwich, mac and cheese, and the fries with different truffle dipping sauces. Food took about 45 minutes to come out which was also unfortunate. After we ate we quickly paid and had to run over to Little Caesars Arena to make it for pre-skate for the Red Wings game. It seems like a great place if you have extra time to spare but if you don't, it could be challenging to comfortable eat your food and go.

    Caesar salad with salmon
    Karol C.

    Dined at Union Assembly with a party of six. Upon reviewing the menu, I noticed that nothing I decided on prior to visiting remained on the menu. So I played it safe and ordered a Caesar salad with grilled salmon. It was just ok for me. The dressed salad was doable after I tossed it and remove some of the cheese. However, the salmon skin was burnt, and didn't look appetizing. Perhaps they were going for blackened. The reviews from the table were mixed. A few enjoyed their meals, most didn't. One of the persons at my table ordered a burger. She sent it back the first time because the bun was rock hard. She sent it back a second time because the meat was overly salted. Perhaps it was an off night for the cooks. I enjoyed the dessert choices. The cheesecake was good and the chocolate "bumpy" cake was a ode to a Detroit treat from many Moons ago. I didn't notice enough to cause me to want to return. There weren't any menu items that turned me on. The staff seemed a bit uneasy, is the best way that I could describe them. There seemed to be a bunch of folk merely standing around. I did love the view and window watching the hustle and bustle of concert and event goers. Parking is a little tricky as there are several street parking and lot options behind the restaurant. I'd caution anyone to read the signage before leaving your vehicle. I paid $20 in a guarded lot. I saw others first $10, and even $30.

    Chicken n waffles pizza
    Amanda B.

    Showed up a couple of hours before the Lions game. Surprised w how fast the service was, how reasonably priced, and how good my meal was. Ordered the scrambled eggs, side of bacon, and side of Parmesan grits and everything was great. My husband loved the breakfast sandwich and potatoes. However, the chicken n waffles pizza my nephew ordered was pretty gross--way too sweet and the flavor profile was funky. Four of us tried it and hands down nope from all.

    Event menu is crap
    Beth H.

    I made the decision to book this spot from looking at the menu online. It's 4pm and this place isn't half full but they have an 'event' menu only. Limited drinks and food. It's quirky bar food that is not really fresh and is also over cooked. Main points, hard crust in the Mac n cheese is because it's sharp cheddar over melted. You can get a steak on a regular day but no steak on a salad or during an event. The menu has a good variety of options but I was coming here based on the menu online. I didn't see any notice that the menu would changed based on the event. Ordered an old fashioned and it is so sickly sweet idk how my husband is drinking it. The tap list is online only and our waitress did get the ok from the manager to let me order wine. We ordered the half Mac n cheese for an appetizer. It was good but no crunchy crumb toppings, just burnt sharp cheddar cheese. I should not have also ordered The White Detroit style pizza with added pepperoni. They don't have many toppings. Just what is listed as toppings on the other pizzas but I cannot bring myself to order mustard and hot dogs on a pizza. The White pizza was good though a little odd. I should have just had a salad. The atmosphere is loud though the upstairs booths are intimate. Service is good. Quirkiness does not equal cleanliness. Keep your eyes open and careful where you put your hands or your coat. Mom's spaghetti is in the same building with limited seating upstairs and downstairs. Left at 5:30 and it was packed. Glad to say we tried it. We won't be back. There are plenty of other places that have fresher options and is cleaner.

    Interior
    Aparna B.

    Good burgers and fries. We had a quick dinner here before a show at The Fillmore. The service was kinda meh -- we waited about 15 min before someone came by our table. But the vibe is cool.

    Eastsider Pizza
    Aaron C.

    Awesome spot downtown Detroit with good views of the stadium. A nice big seating area and a full bar. The pizza is awesome with a few different options that all taste good! Definitely a solid spot for pizza

    Menu
    Amy B.

    I love the union family of restaurants and have had this place bookmarked forever. I usually go to any number of their places in the Clarkston area because I live substantially closer to those locations. Knowing that they have this location downtown really made me happy, especially since it's so close to Comerica Park and Woodward Ave. I was downtown doing other stuff and needed a quick bite to eat. I saw that I was close and decided that today was the day to finally stop in! I parked around the corner and got inside to the really well decorated restaurant. the hostesses were nice but not super friendly. Kind of gave me a funny look and took me to a table. I was a hot sweaty mess, but not that hot and not that sweaty! LOL. I got seated and the menu was literally one page. Where's the rest of the food? I saw all these other pictures of sliders and different dishes from other yelpers but nothing like that on the menu? After reviewing it for a few minutes, I realized my selection was a variety of Salads, a few Detroit style pizza's and some burgers. just a handful of each. I was hoping for a bigger selection, but not today, I guess. My server was nice, and I stuck with water since it was really hot outside and I needed to stay hydrated. I went with the union burger was was a whopping $18. I got the burger and it was okay, but not comparable to what they were charging. Was it bad? NO. it was good. But I thought it was a bit steep considering the burger was good not not great. You know who has expensive burgers that are a bit better? Red Coat Tavern and anyone who has Piedmontese beef is literally my best friend. Anyway, I had a good time here and wanted to like it more. The menu needs some pep in it's step and a slight revamp. I still like Union Assembly's brand, but this location, menu and staff is not my fav.

    Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
    Adam S.

    First time in over the 4th of July holiday weekend and what a treat! The space is really nice; clean, comfortable and the decor kind of gives retro vibes. The staff were are all really nice and our server gave excellent recommendations and actually engaged with us as we perused the menu. The food was outstanding! We each had the chicken parmesan sandwich and fries w/ the house made ranch and I've got nothing but good things to say about the entire dish! The chicken parm was not stringy or tough, but thin and juicy; perfectly cooked. The addition of fresh mozz and vodka sauce just tied the whole thing together and you get all of the flavors in each bit. Amazing! It did get a little messy and turned to a fork and knife type thing towards the end, but that's ok! The fries are fresh cut in house and were also perfect! Likely double fried as they had a nice crisp to them, they paired perfectly with the tangy house made ranch. I'd love to come back and try other menu items. Like most, if not all, of their affiliated locations the mac and cheese is probably killer... Highly recommended!

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    Great atmosphere and friendly staff! Food, especially pizza was amazing! Will definently be back.

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    Very nice, my server was amazing. manager was very rude. would suggest food was great.

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    Saidie was the absolute best server! She offered suggestions for new food items and drinks. She was super helpful and accommodating!

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    The atmosphere is incredible! The service was quick for how busy they were! Would highly recommend to anyone!

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    Really cool place, but just ordered a few beers and some fries but the fries took forever and ended up being cold when we received them.

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    I had a fantastic Mac-n-Cheese and and my girl friend raved about her chicken sandwich. We will definitely be returning.

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    Great location, food, and style!! The lobster Mac, steak tartare, and Detroit pizza are great!!

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    Good food, drinks & ambiance!! Everyone enjoyed their food. Friendly staff and a great playlist.

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    Ask the Community - Union Assembly

    Do you have to have a reservation? Or can I walk in?

    You can walk in, but I'd recommend a reservation - I made a reservation and it turned out there was a Tigers game that day, so the wait time was 1 hour+.

    Is this place kid friendly for dinner?

    Yes

    Do you (they) take reservations?

    Also online, this link from the reservation button on their web page https://reservations.getwisely.com/union-assembly?g=u-assembly

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