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    Union Pier Social

    3.9 (117 reviews)
    ModerateDesserts, Salad, American
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Banana's Foster Martini
    Jack F.

    Right in the heart of the beach town Union Pier is a cozy restaurant that was the perfect spot for our family and friends. I did not expect to see such a diverse cocktail menu, so when I saw they had a "Banana Foster" Martini, I had to have it (oh boy was it tasty ). Plenty of kids menu options, and I ended up having the Shepherd's Pie which was delicious. I had bites of my sister's Mushroom Burger and my Dad's SW Cobb salad which was also phenomenal. Service was friendly and prompt.

    Fun bar vibe :)
    Kristine H.

    We had a great first-time experience at Union Pier Social -- service, food and vibe was all top-notch! While in our favorite vacation area, New Buffalo, we were looking for a 'new to us' place that gets positive reviews and so we landed here. So glad we did because we plan to make Union Pier Social a regular stop on future trips. The staff was so friendly and welcoming! Everything we ordered was 100% delicious: French Kiss cocktail, Burrata starter (we loved it!), Meatball Grinder and Fish & Chips. Their house-made tartar sauce was so yummy and they were nice enough to give me another serving of it for my leftovers. We also ordered a bowl of chili to go which we really enjoyed a day or two later. We look forward to returning for not only the food, but also for their entertainment offerings -- we were told bingo night (Tues) is very popular!

    Pot roast
    Jessica S.

    This was a mixed bag. The interior is nice and the staff is friendly. They have happy hour all day on Sundays. I really liked the chicken wings. The buffalo sauce is on the spicy side and the bbq sauce is sweet. The red pepper bisque was good but needed a little salt and pepper. They do carry a beer I like from RI, where I used to live. I did not like the cheese curds. Instead of regular batter, the coating is like greasy bread. The pot roast and gravy was salty and the quality was iffy. Potatoes and carrots were fine. I would not get these two things again. I might give this place another try because of the happy hour deals.

    Ethan M.

    Had dinner here after a beach day and got seated right away no wait, which was nice. Our server, Amy, was super friendly and helpful. Ribs were perfectly smoky and tender, and both the burger and mac and cheese were hits. Tried to convince my daughter to add brisket to the mac, but no luck. Too full for dessert. Would definitely come back!

    Union Social version of cheese curds..delicious.
    Eric H.

    The place did not look open on a very slow fall Friday afternoon. I'd imagine in summer months they would be slammed at this time. It's a nice space and has really quaint outdoor area patio. Even with being on Red Arrow it is pretty quiet. Our server was prompt and friendly. We shared some curds to start. The execution was very different as they came in cubes. They were lightly crisped outside and creamy inside. Very different than typical but delicious. My son enjoyed his kids personal pizza. Their burgers are all smash burger style which has become a favorite of ours lately. I had the shroom burger. The wilted arugula gave a distinct and different flavor that added to the overall taste...it was quite good. My wife had the Union burger which came with bacon jam and crispy bacon. If you like bacon this is the burger for you. Fries were crispy and salted well. Would definitely come back and try some other things. The Guinness stew and Ahi Street Tacos seemed to be really popular.

    Union burger!
    Robert W.

    We came near close, our waitress was nice and attentive. I had the caramel apple cider and the Union Burger. We got the acorn squash donuts as an appetizer. The food was all delicious and came out quickly! The acorn squash was something i'de never tried before, not my absolute favorite but still very good! Restaurant is clean and inviting. Lots of tables!

    Current (Nov 2025) lunch menu
    Deb B.

    What a lovely find! Delightful place with unique and delicious menu items. Food was great, service was excellent and the restaurant was charming with a bright interior.

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    Morgan H.

    Very nice restaurant! Great service, we were seated quickly. Ordered the squash donuts, brisket sammy, and watermelon mocktail. All were very good!

    Southwest Cobb Salad with smoked chicken....my favorite!
    Tricia W.

    Love the vibe! The food is always on point. Amazing cocktails and the Service is suberb! the southwest cobb salad with smoked chicken is scrumptious!

    Falafel bowl. Yum.
    Gustavo L.

    We're regulars here off-season and during the summer. We keep coming back for the atmosphere and food. Whether it's at the bar or in dining area, the place is chill and relaxing. The food is delicious. We'll keep coming back.

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    Thanks for dining with us and the review! Cheers!

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    There in July. Lots of fun great area near New Buffalo. Great area for a long weekend.

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