Very nice somewhat upscale place with a rotating menu. We were visiting and walked in and the restaurant was apparently booked inside due to reservations but we were seated quickly outside on their sidewalk patio. Our waitress was very attentive and very friendly and was helpful with recommendations. We got pork rinds and boiled peanuts for appetizers and both were great! The pork rinds came with a house hot sauce which were delicious. All of our entrees were delicious. My scallops were perfectly cooked and not sandy at all. My husband's pork shank was huge and super tasty. My parents both got the brisket sandwich and the cornbread was stellar! Great place and we'll be back if we visit Pensacola again. read more

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Boneless fried chicken - super good The insanely huge short rib - was cleaned to the bone it was so good The smash burger - I was told it was fabulous The cornbread - huge portion, very good...practically a dessert so no dessert was ordered. Service was pretty good. There was some forgetfulness. Dining outside can get sketchy for multiple reasons. read more

The food and service is always excellent. One of my favorite places in Pensacola! Great cocktails, too! read more

Finally go to try this spot and upset I didnt visit sooner. I had a great martini and THE best turkey sandwich of my life! The bartender recommended it and so glad he did. The fries were great along with the perfect t collard greens. Can't wait to try more and visit again. Great spot don't walk run here! read more

Union Public House - Union Turkey Sandwich and collard greens - New American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

A good mix of locals and visitors, creating a friendly vibe in the bar area. I was pleasantly greeted from the bar team of Jacob and Anita, who then crafted a Union Old Fashioned with my name on it. While I had the intent of eating light, I fell of the wagon and had a Hot Honey Smash Burger and Pimento Cheese Pups. The Smash Burger was flavor-packed. The Pups with the Pimento Cheese were good (Next time I will add a few drops of Crystal Hot Sauce to each ball to add spice). Prompt friendly service and mid-upscale menu and drinks, makes UPH a place-to-be in the downtown PNS. read more

Union Public House - Union Old Fashioned - New American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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This fried chicken + one miller high life cured my hangover. Thanks be to the best server ever - JUSTINE!!! You brought me back to life. read more

Union Public House - This fried chicken plus a miller high life cured my hangover. Thanks be to the BEST SERVER JUSTINE!!! You brought me back to life. - New American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

The place was too noisy to hold a conversation. Food was mediocre and overpriced. Not much in the way of vegetarian options. Will not go back! read more

We have been here before and it was really good. The Carpaccio is really tasty but I would had preferred some Arugula with it since it is a salad. Our server was very attentive and the vibe in the restaurant was good. It's a very nice restaurant. Carpaccio & Wings are a must try for your self. We will go back. read more

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Fantastic meal, in fact by far the best meal I remember having in Pensacola area. Our server was Maria and she did a great job of pointing us to what we were looking for on the menu. The pork shank was nothing short of amazing. Delicious, tender pork, with a nice caramelized surface. All the juices and flavor were sealed in. Service was terrific. Bar selection and offerings were great. Desert, a blackberry lemon Crème brûlée was amazing. Highly recommend Union Public House, but make a reservation! read more

Union Public House - Pork Shank with bacon and onion marmalade, potato mash, and sautéed brussel sprouts. Perfect! - New American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

The drinks were fantastic the food was absolutely amazing... I took the beet salad home and had it today for lunch and it was fantastic as leftovers. I had the burger with the prime rib in it and that was amazing. I can't wait to go back and try the pork shank which I'm told is their house specialty read more

The staff very friendly and helpful with the menu, the food is incredible! Had appetizers and the main dish and was stuffed! read more

Union Public House - Crispy pork shank, mmm! - New American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Second visit Stick with the pork butt or other smoked meats, or the tuna Salmon was ordinary Very loud read more

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If you love very expensive but mediocre food, drink and service, this place is definitely for you. On glowing recommendation of several bartenders and waiters in the area, we decided to try it. We arrived and the front staff didn't say hello or greet us, they asked if we had a reservation. We did not. We were told we could sit outside in the heat and wait for 25-30 minutes on waitstaff or sit at the bar. We opted for the bar even though pretty evident the air conditioning was barely working inside. We order the pimento cheese pups. We were very excited to try. As a born and raised Southerner, I was excited to try. It was just fair to middling at best. It was sweet and didn't have any pimento cheese flavor to it. There was some commercial processed cheese shreds underneath that added nothing to the dish. It was so uninspired that we chose not to order anything else. It's clear that this is a quantity of quality restaurant. The staff aren't friendly, the food is meh and the drinks are uninteresting. We will not be back. read more

Union Public House - Pimento cheese pups - New American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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I sat at the bar on Gallery Night to try a beverage and food item. The place was packed and I was lucky to get a seat! The bartenders were slammed, but still attentive and kind. I ordered a non-alcoholic beverage called Sultry Rhythm - a pink drink in a salty rimmed glass - and it felt like a tasty little margarita. The restaurant was bustling with a variety of booth, table, and high top seating. Bathrooms were in the back and had a nice message. The seabass was recommended by the bartender (I think his name was Fong? Couldn't hear him well) and he knocked it out of the park with that rec. I've recently come to enjoy sea bass and I always always love an Asian glaze. The boy choy and fried rice were an incredible addition to the dish. read more

Union Public House - Reminder in the bathroom - New American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Went for lunch and had Sloane as our waiter and he was awesome. The salads were phenomenal. Went back after dinner for their desserts, had Sloane again, had great recommendations that were excellent. Will definitely coming back, hopefully with the same waiter. read more

If you go on a Saturday night U suggest reservations. That was the first thing we were asked. But we were accommodated since we didn't. Also forgot it was Saturday and we had been traveling. So may have been a tad under dressed. But that being said this is a must go to place! Our server was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. I had the seared tuna OMG!! All of the flavors melded; the tuna was seared perfectly and not fatty. My husband got the smash burger which I tried to talk him out of because it had foie Gras on it... but didn't listen to me and was not a fan of his food. He tried mine and was upset he doesn't step outside his comfort zone for food. The kitchen is an open concept and makes for a fun environment to the restaurant. Would definitely go back but would be dressed appropriately read more

Union Public House - Tuna - New American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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A bit pricey for us. Not overly excited to return. The food was okay the service was okay all in all it was okay. For the price it was not worth it. We would not get our sandwich again the egs came to us cold. The nashville chicken was no good. The mussels okay. My drink not bad. Would not get it again for the price. Non alcoholic yet $8 Probably will not be back. read more

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We made reservations here on a Saturday evening. All of our food looked really good and the service was friendly as well. The fried okra was delish and my friends liked their dishes as well. It did look like it stays pretty busy. read more

Absolutely love the place. I love the drinks (I usually order a Bourbon Bramble). When I eat I get the Pork Shank. Delishhhh! The pimento cheese pups are awesome (it comes with local honey in the side) and the Scottish egg is fabulous too! Seriously. Everything is so good. The servers are always friendly and on point! read more

Our 2nd day in Florida and we wanted to explore Pensacola! But first, lunch! Union Public House was on our radar when we initially flew into Florida and had to make plans to come by to eat. It was a bummer as when we drove in, it started to rain so we got soaked running in the rain but luckily dried off at the restaurant and hung out while we waited out the rain. We had heard Union Public House was known for their Scotch Eggs so of course we placed an order of those along with a good mix of light bites since we weren't crazy hungry but wanted to snack on something. The only thing we regretted ordering was the cookie jar. It was very lackluster and disappointing- a huge jar comes out but there's only 8 mini sized cookies that you can't share with everyone. The tartar and korean wings were my favorite food items we ordered. The Creme brulee was of course delicious as well! The drinks were very delicious! Our server, was not as knowledgeable about drinks so he invited us to talk to the bartender but he gave great recommendations of food on the menu for us to try! He had also mentioned to us that he was new to the area, had only just moved to Florida with his wife within the last year so he was still finding and exploring Florida but gave us great suggestions of where to visit after we finished eating, hitting up bars and walking down the streets of Pensacola! We definitely plan to come back and visit again should we ever visit the area. Great for all group sizes! read more

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Decent, but not quite there Union Public House has potential, but our recent visit was a mixed bag. The tuna tartare was the standout--fresh, high quality, and full of flavor. Unfortunately, the side salad was a letdown: just plain spring mix with three lonely cucumber slices--not much thought or effort there. The burger was cooked well and tasted fine, but the beef could have used some seasoning to really bring it to life. Overall, not a bad experience, but for the price and reputation, we expected a little more attention to detail. read more

Union Public House - Smash burger - New American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Wow, this place was great. From the food to the vibe to the service,. The Great - The food & drinks were excellent The Good - Plenty of seating The Bad - The French Fries were nothing special The Ugly - NA Showed up on a Saturday and while busy, the staff was attentive and efficient. The server was attentive enough that we tried different cocktails and never went thirsty. The apps and food were very good! The fries were just ok - but nothing to excited about. Loved the selection! A little expensive, but that's to be extended at a spot downtown I would think. read more

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This restaurant is a staple for us. Great food, drinks and vibe. The pork shank is life changing. The bramble is perfection. Service is usually pretty good. The mushroom toast app is my absolute favorite. I am hoping they bring back the watermelon burrata salad for summer. Highly recommend making a reservation as this place books up quick. My only compliant is that the square tables that they constantly seat 4 people at are absolutely too small. It's uncomfortable constantly trying to move things around the table. Please please fix this problem and this could be 5 stars. read more

Justine M was our waiter and she was the best!!! An amazing experience as always and delicious food. Phenomenal drinks as well. A must visit. Great ambiance. read more

Came here for my birthday dinner and I wanted to try everything on the menu, so clearly I'll just have to keep coming back! I ordered the escargot special and it was delicious. We had the frito pie with pulled pork as an appetizer and it was really good as well! read more

I have been dying to try this place, but reservations fill up quickly!!! Drove through the pouring rain to get here and it was so worth it. The inside decor is modern industrial, but inviting. We all tried a different cocktail and they were good! For my entree, I got the watermelon & burrata salad half portion with hangar steak. That steak was amazing. Perfectly cooked and very juicy. Paired with the light and refreshing salad-- so good!! Such a gem in downtown pensacola. read more

Union Public House - watermelon & burrata salad (half) with hangar steak - New American Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Food is very good. Staff is attentive and friendly. Nice upscale feel. Pricing is moderate but not at the low end of the spectrum.

My wife and I stopped in while we were in the downtown area before attending a string Quartet! Only our second visit. Must say that they are consistently good! The people behind the bar know how to make cocktails and the kitchen can put out some very tasty and eclectic dishes! Two thumbs up to say the least! read more

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Really good food and interesting menu. We were not very hungry so we stayed with appetizers only. The pork skins were really good. The came out still sizzling. They also have a house made hot sauce to go with it, and the sauce made them even better. Next we had the Frito Pie. This is a lunch size bag of Fritos cut open, covered with pork butt, cheese, sour cream, sauce and jalapeños. Very good. Finally we had the pimento pups. These are hushpuppies served with pimento cheese. The hushpuppies were a little more dense than I prefer- mine are crispy in the outside soft in the middle and very light. The pimento cheese went well with them, and they were really good when we added some of the hot sauce to the hushpuppies. Neat vibe, cool atmosphere. Our server was great and helped us figure out what we wanted. Also, we got a strawberry lemonade and it was super as well. All of the juices that are used in the restaurant and bar are squeezed fresh daily and you could tell. read more

This restaurant offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience, serving unique and flavorful dishes that require an open-minded approach to flavors. The restaurant is beautiful, the staff and service is excellent. The restaurant is very popular, reservations recommended. read more

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Ok first up, cocktails. This place has solid cocktails. I tried both the spicy watermelon margarita and the "5 am Nights" - and both were very tasty!! They also offer mocktails, wine, and beer. I tried the beef fillet carpaccio for an app- it was fresh and full of flavor. The meat was a little thicker cut than usual, had a flavor profile similar to roast beef. Loved the fried capers and garlic aioli on the dish. For dinner I tried the 5 hour sous vide and grilled tri-tip with crispy potato duck hash. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare (as requested), was juicy, and very tender. The hash was properly scattered- thin and crispy, with a mouth-watering condiment "smothered" on top. I absolutely loved this dish!!! I also sampled my partner's crispy confit duck leg and thought the duck was cooked very well. Beautiful presentation on every single dish, and great-sized portions. The outside "patio" left something to be longed for (very basic tables, no lights or decorations). No ambiance or vibe outside at all (we sat outside because we had our dog with us). Service here was phenomenal. Our waiter was really friendly and very helpful with the menu. He was willing to substitute ANYTHING out on any of the dishes (rare to find these days). Really great experience here, quality dishes, and would recommend to anyone in the area! read more

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Fast service excellent staff. Stopped in for lunch. It appears the menu is the same for lunch and dinner. 5 star bar with top shelf choices. Local draft beer list. Since it was lunch we did not get drinks but will come back soon after 5 to check this place out for a snack and a drink. . Ordered beer salad and the braised short rib burger. Send to be a fairly legit spot. Kitchen is enormous and fully visible. 2-4 is bar area only after 4 pm the restaurant is fully open for all seating. There are a lot of tables on the street for outside dining under the porch with huge fans. So as we're eating our lunch, the bartenders are hand, cutting all of the cocktail ice cubes the big rocks . Amazing. So the short rib burger is awesome. It comes with like fried kale on top of it beautiful mustard sauce, tomato, and then the short rib is actually inside the burger amazing. The tater tots are homemade and they were amazing too. I would suggest extra crispy. Highly recommended read more

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This place is really unique! I went with a couple of coworkers on a Tuesday night. The service was pretty good, couple of times we ran low on drinks, but on average very good service. I had the duck fat old fashioned and the Aubela Old Fashioned. Both were very good. Now on to the important part, the food! We started with the Pimento Pups and Scotch egg. The pups were sinful. They were fried to soft yet crispy perfection and the pimento cheese was really good as well. This was honestly the best Scotch Egg I have ever had in the US. The aioli they serve with it was really a perfect match. I had the McFoie Smashburger with sweet potato fries for my entree. Burger was well cooked and the Foie Gras was a tasty addition. I highly recommend the Union Public House for anyone wanting a high end gastropub experience! read more

I came home for a visit around Christmas time last year, and I made it a point to try new places. Union Public House has been receiving many awards from local publications, so I had to come and see what the hype was all about. We came for lunch, and were astounded by how beautiful and open the dining room was. Spacious booths and large windows letting in the beautiful sunlight and the views of beautiful downtown Pensacola. We started chatting up our super friendly server and got his opinions about what the best items on the menu were. We started with drinks, of course, and I was delighted to see they had some specialty mocktails. Not just juices mixed together, but real stuff. I had the Dry 75 (Ritual N/A Gin | Blackberry Champange Shrubb | Lemon | Bubbles), and it was lovely. A little dry, a little tart, some bubbles. Very sippable. Then, it was time for food. First, the app, the Pimento Cheese Pups (Hushpuppies, House Pimento Cheese, Honey, Chives). Oh Lord, these were Amazing. Very crispy hushpuppies that weren't dry at all, perfectly cooked, but even if they were dry, the complete slathering of honey and the huge dollop of flavorful pimento cheese. This was just the perfect, southern app. Do recommend. Then it was time for the mains. I had a salmon dish that I can't find online anymore, which I love, because it shows they keep their menu up to date and seasonal. But anyway, the dish was delicious. The salmon was cooked So perfectly, and that skin on top was So crisp. Gordon Ramsay would have been proud. Other components of the dish were scattered about the plate, letting you customize each lovely bite. I also got to try the Wild Boar Sloppy Joe (Pickled Peppers, Crispy Onions, Fried Sage). This was out of this world. I love the flavor of wild boar. If you've never had it, I can't describe it. But it's good. Acid from the peppers, texture from the onions, try your best to eat this as a sandwich, but you'll need to break out the knife and fork. Fun, elevated, delicious. Overall, I'm gonna be honest with you, I didn't know Pensacola had food like this. I knew that they food that was a step above this, but this high end, easily assessible stuff tastes like stuff you find in downtowns of big cities. Amazing. Five stars. I will come back. read more

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We were looking for a good place to go eat with my brother who lives in Pensacola. We found this on yelp, it is per usual the reviews did not disappoint. The service is great, with a great atmosphere! The food was really good. I got the brisket on top of the cornbread, it was amazing! The drinks were very unique and very tasty too. Next paragraph everyone left full and happy. A great place to eat in downtown Pensacola read more

Good food and nice wine list. The service was good. The atmosphere feels wide open, loud, and "buzzy."

Pros: Such a beautiful dining room. Very modern, gigantic windows letting the sunshine in and the views out onto downtown Pensacola. Service was beyond amazing. Our guy was so nice and helped us pick out our meals. The food was insane. Such a great combination of elevated classics with decent portion sizes. Can't say enough about this place. Very surprised at how Pensacola is stepping up its food game. Cons: Can't think of one. Maybe that there were TOO many good things to choose from. Now I'll have to come back. Tips: Get the Pimento Cheese Pups, right now. Also get the Wild Boar Sloppy Joe. And their mocktail menu is delicious, too. read more

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I've been to UPH several times at their old Reus location, where their pickle-brined fried chicken was the best I'd ever had. Their new Garden location is MUCH different - mostly not in a great way. First, the good: our server Caroline was EXCELLENT. If I could give her a sixth star, I would. She provided phenomenal service, especially helping our gluten-free diners navigate the menu without hesitation. The manager (whose name I didn't get) was very accommodating about the music volume confusion and even ran our forgotten to-go food out to us IN THE RAIN. Now the bad: it's LOUD. The cavernous open space has no sound-absorbing surfaces. The few decorative walls do nothing to break up the overwhelming noise from other diners and the kitchen. Their "normal" music level forced us to shout across our 4-top table. After we asked, they turned it down, then someone turned it way back up, then finally down to "still too loud but lower." This definitely affected our enjoyment of my birthday dinner. It was also expensive - 3 pieces of fried chicken plus 2 sides was $29. Charcuterie was $36 for five selections on a pretty small board. $20+ for an underwhelming salad and the same for just three individual sides. The food was pretty good overall. The fried chicken was still really good, though not quite matching my memory. The cornbread was excellent, as were the sweet potato fries. The charcuterie was enjoyable (try the Ski Queen Norwegian cheese!). The tater tots were good but nothing special. The beet/goat cheese salad was underwhelming - drowning in vinegar. The house salad was just okay. Ultimately, this is not the restaurant for us. Given the volume and pricing versus the quality of food, and despite the excellent staff, it's just not worth it. read more

If you plan to eat at Union Public House, make sure you make a reservation beforehand. We went at 5 pm on a Saturday thinking it wouldn't be crowded. However, there was a 45-minute wait for inside tables and a 25 minute wait for outside tables.i learned later that you can go to their website, and you will be able to make a reservation. We waited for an outside table and had a great experience. I ordered the Slow as Molasses Cured & Smoked Pork Butt. It comes with spinach and creamed corn. I asked if I could switch out the spinach for the brussel sprouts, and they were very accommodating. The food was delicious, and the portions were a nice size. I highly recommend the creamed corn and the fried jalapeño added a nice kick. Usually, I'm not a fan of jalapeños, but this was really good. One thing about this restaurant is that it can be kind of pricey, but it seems to be in line with the other restaurants nearby. It seems Pensacola restaurant prices have really gone up, since I last visited. read more

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Really amazing food and drinks. Definitely order the duck when it's on the menu. Highly recommend this restaurant