Great location and decor. Food was perfect and a decent beer selection. I can see this place being even better on a summer day with the patio/open window viewing a sporting event. We had two different burgers. Taste, toppings and cook was amazing. Truffle fries are a must try as a side or an appetizers We were there and it wasn't all that busy. The Service was a little slow, but both servers were very pleasant and helpful. The delay between ordering and receiving your food was the part that took the length of time. I'd go again and see how the vibe is during the summer months! read more

Good vibe, nice people. All the workers were very pleasant. The food was okay, nothing spectacular. Ordered the garlic shrimp tacos with garlic Parmesan truffle fries, was good for the price. I like how the shrimp tacos had a little bite from the fresh onions and sauce. Brought my kid and ordered the chicken fingers with fries, the fries were good but the chicken fingers were spicy. Luckily our server offered to get news ones made or have it removed from our bill. We had to get it removed because he was over eating by the time we were finishing up. Also went with a friend who ordered the veggie burger with Caesar salad, unfortunately the salad came with bacon topped on it and she had to wait for another bowl to be made. Over all - nice staff, okay food. Priced reasonably. read more

Came by again today but the menu has changed since I was there last and there was nothing that I wanted to eat except the burger and I wasn't about to pay $15 . Nothing but craft beers on tap and a very limited bottled beer offered. Service was nice but I didn't stay to eat as this place is way too expensive. Went elsewhere and will not be returning. read more

Ambiance: this place is like a more hipster Moxies. Got seated near the bar which gave me a nice view of the restaurant and outside as well. Near back hey have a sliding barn door which leads to some additional searing. There are tvs around he top of be bar,perfect for game night. Food: came on a Tuesday, they had $5 Sapporo. Everyday is a different drink special, would have been nice if they had a good special since I'm not really a big drinker. Ordered the BBQ Short Rib Poutine which although was an app was huge and really delicious. I also ordered the wings but wings are wing so nothing to write about. read more

Union Social Eatery - BBQ Short Rib Poutine - Gastropubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Nothing special..... waited for 20 mins to be cleaned ... drinks took 15 mins and food was just horrible . Wings were dry and nachos I could make better myself . Sloppy service , cheap food and poor management. Won't be back Cheers read more

This is a really great place to check out for solid food and solid drinks! The service was great and I have to give 5 stars the manager Kylie Horner he was attentive and jumped in when our server gave us the wrong item but it was fixed immediately in a smooth and professional manner. I would highly recommend this place and if you live by the train get off at St.Clair right out front super easy if you don't drive or just want to drink with ease. read more

Great customer service! Most of the time I wouldn't be too concerned with the staff and would be more focused on the food, however the service here was outstanding. Two managers and one waitress visited our table with a complementary dish and welcomed us. I really liked their truffle fries and the burger was alright. The tacos, in my opinion were pretty average which is why I took one star off. They were over stuffed with toppings and protein. I was also expecting more of a pan fried shrimp. However, overall the service was great and is the reason I will most likely return! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for awhile now. I finally got to try this place, and can't say I am impressed. We came on a late Sunday afternoon (around 2PM). The interior is okay, they dimmed the lights so nothing really stood out. The lunch menu had a decent selection of burgers. They give you the option of upgrading the fries for salad / sweet potato fries / dragon roll. My friend ordered the mushroom melt burger, and I ordered the Thai chicken burger, both with fries. Upon ordering, we waited for our food to come out. At last, our food came out after 30 whole minutes... We digged into the fries only to find that they were warm and dry. The Pattie in the mushroom melt was burnt.. what's worse was that half of the chicken in my burger was black... Even the hamburger buns were burnt. I felt like I was eating charcoal. I really don't understand how a restaurant can take 30 minutes only to serve completely burnt burgers and over cooked fries. Please stay away. You will most definitely have a better burger from mcds. read more

I've been to this location and the one on Yonge/St Clair, and the latter is much better. Pretty disappointed. Ordered their Cease and Desist burger without the sauce, due to dietary restrictions. I got my order, and found the sauce still in it. No problem - I told the waiter and she sent it back without hesitation. The problem stemmed from the kitchen, who decided scraping off the sauce and sending it back was a great idea. I could still see remnants of the sauce still on and not only that, the burger patty split into four pieces. Figured it was best not to send it back again, because who knows. Definitely not coming back here. read more

We live in the area, but it was our first time here. We really enjoyed the upstairs outdoor patio sooooo much! Our waitress was awesome, and the manager Jack came by to greet us and chatted with us and welcomed us, which we appreciated so much! That kind of personal touch is so nice and rare. He shows a lot of pride in the menu and I love coming to places where the employees are proud of their employment. Thank you so much and we will be back soon as long as there isn't a lineup for the fabulous rooftop patio! read more

Good place to hang out with friends, very friendly and helpful staff they make sure that customers are well served. Food is good, they offer us a complimentary appetizer when they knew it was our first time there. read more

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Visited on Sat Oct 7 for dinner. The place was about 80% full. The place looks very nice and bright. Pros Attentive and friendly service from the staff. Some very unique dishes on the menu. Playing the Leafs game on the big TV's. They had at least 4 TV's, 1 not working though. Banana coconut crusted chicken breast was unique, some of the edges were a bit burnt. Not enough vegetables for a side dish, and bit too much rice. Smokehouse deluxe beefburger - Definitely big, and literally a two-hander. Half pound calamari is enough- comes with a choice of two sauces tzatziki or chili, we asked for both and they give us a bit of both :) Cons Downstairs bathrooms. Somersby rhubarb tasted amazing but was $8.48, a bit steep IMHO. Parking can be difficult in this area. Didn't have audio for the Leafs game. Not a five star IMHO due to the high prices. Protip - They have a private room that can seat about 20 -30 people. Damage - $72 includes tax, before tip read more

Came here with a party of 10 on a Sunday evening. Had reservations so we were seated right away. The restaurant wasn't very busy for a Saturday night though. I've been here twice before and both times thought the food was average at best. Maybe third time will be a charm? Not so much.. Wife and I both ordered burgers, she had the smokehouse burger and I had the epic cheeseburger. When we got our food, she had maybe 25% of the fries of others while I had about 50% of what others had on their plates. We notified that server, who was really efficient by the way, and she brought out 2 big bowls of fries for us. The wife's burger bun was burnt and not just around the edges, she had to scrape off the burnt parts. The burgers were decent, but found the meat to be a tad dry. Like I mentioned earlier, our server was really efficient even with a large group! We had 5 separate bills and she was cool with it. Our water glasses were never empty. No issues with service whatsoever. To end, great service, average food. read more

GET THE ALMOND CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS!! Trust me on this, it's so fricken good. The chipotle sauce is everything. It's EVERYTHING. And the fries here are so good, and that's saying a lot because I am a serious potato critic. For about $18 after tax and gratuity, I would say it was worth it. The meal was super filling and so much better than I thought it would be. The staff were very friendly. I came late to a friend's birthday dinner and she attended to me right away and made sure I got my food same time as everyone else. Restaurant atmosphere is good. The place is relatively clean, and I loved how my friend got a table on the second floor where there's only a few tables. It felt very private even though it wasn't and we weren't forgotten by staff which was good. In summary, here's what you should try: -almond crusted chicken tenders -fish & chips (also v good) read more

It's been a while since I have eaten here; i used to come here for lunch alot (I work and live close to the area). The food was great and the service was friendly and accommodating. The place has been renovated and the menu changed since. I decided to go back yesterday to check It out and I disappointed at how the quality of the food changed. Our order was Rib Poutine, U.F.O Burger and Fish and Chips. I was sitting next to a couple and they had the fish and chips (and upgrade to Truffle fries for regular fries) which look good so I gave it a try. (first time trying it here) BOY! Was I disappointed it came out burnt I could see how badly it was burnt under the dim lighting in the restaurant. I don't know if they have a new chef/cook but the quality of the food is not the same. Sadly or Not...i will not be going back! read more

Union Social Eatery - Fish and Chips with Truffle fries (didn't taste the truffle) Took two bites and remember I needed to take a picture. Was really hungry!! - Gastropubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Terrible rude service. Which is a shame as it always has good potential to be a relaxed local place. Good luck trying to get them to change the TV to show whatever game is on tonight, and that's when you can actually get their attention. If you are at the upstairs patio, they can't even change the channel without calling someone downstairs to do it. Loud obnoxious music, definitely not really a dinner spot. Staff are more focused on making themselves look good over serving their customers. Bartender on the rooftop patio is particularly rude. Food itself is okay but doesn't make up for the poor service. read more

Our 1st time, roof top patio is clean, casual and cozy. Our server was very friendly and polite. Mediterranean dip was fantastic! The salad was decent but the burger & fries they said made in-house and it really was! We got medium and it was very juicy. Big portion on the fries. Julian the manager was very attentive and made our experience. We will definitely come back again with friends and family. read more

Union Social Eatery - Mediterranean platter appetizer w/ flat bread and warm chips. The olive and tomato dip was so flavourful! - Gastropubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Excellent rooftop patio. Usually great service. Everything I've tried on the menu always exceeds expectations. Love coming back to this place read more

Love coming here for half price wine on Wednesdays! In terms of food I've had the shrimp and chicken tacos - really good. I also had the nachos and it could have been a little better in terms of adding more toppings or less tortilla chips but so far so good! read more

From the moment we arrived, Ana took excellent care of us. Everything from bringing us a complementary Mediterranean dip platter to great customer service throughout our dinner and excellent and well prepared food. The manager checked in a couple of times. Overall a great neighbour hood place to stop in. read more

It was our first time there in a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch. It wasn't busy at all so we got seated quickly and got the booth we wanted. The menu had a good variety of foods. But I would encourage to have more vegetarian and gluten free options. Also think about NON GMO. My husband ordered a pasta and then ordered the chicken tacos. A friend ordered the fish sandwich and I ordered the spinach salad. Everyone enjoyed their food and was pleased with it. My issue was with the temperature of the restaurant. It was freezing cold. Instead of heat cold air like AC was blowing. I couldn't understand for the life of me why they would do that. We Had to have our coats on as we ate. That's not what a nice dining experience should be. That's why I'm Giving it a 3 star. read more

I was very excited to try this local eatery after reading reviews and sadly had a disappointing experience there this evening in regards to the food and menu options available. My friend and I were able to easily get a seat on the rooftop patio which was a nice treat on the beautiful summer day. We had planned to order a variety of appetizers to share between us and our server informed us that over the weekend they ran out of corn chips, naan, and tortillas. This meant that we were unable to order anything on the menu that contained this items, such as chips/dip, tacos, etc. My friend ordered a bottled beer and I asked for a Sapporo which was on tap. About 15 minutes later our waitress returned and informed me that the Sapporo keg was being changed by the bartender and my drink would be along in a few more minutes. Approximately 10 minutes after that update, our waitress returned and stated there actually was no more Sapporo. At that point I opted for a Corona which I received a few minutes later. Our food arrived shortly after our drinks. The Buffalo Butter wings were essentially coated in Frank's Red Hot Sauce, a flavour that's hard to miss. The truffle fries were okay. Heavy on the rosemary, I couldn't taste any truffle and the parmesan cheese on top was similar consistency to bagged shredded cheese. The calamari was quite tasty and well seasoned. The Epic Cheeseburger was flavourful, soft brioche-style bun, and mixture of cheese was great. The Short Rib Firecrackers were not palatable to me and my friend took a couple of bites and said it did not sit well with her either. The beef added texture, but the mix of cream cheese and other melted cheese inside the fried phylo dough was an odd companion to the thai sweet chilli style sauce it came with. The same sauce offered with the calamari. About 45 minutes after arriving, when my friend and I were almost done our meals and ready to settle the bill, our waitress returned to the table and stated that the kitchen had "finished preparing some shells" and that if we wanted there were enough for a few tacos. We were not impressed by this at all and at this point did not care to try anything else. I still do not understand where they found these tortilla shells all of a sudden. The waitress stated the kitchen had been working hard to prepare for the dinner rush, but did not quite make it. So I'm not sure if these items are made in house, or they found some leftover, or got a small delivery. I would say about 10 minutes after that the table across from us had a plate of nachos dropped off. At no point during our visit did any kitchen staff or management come to our table to offer any explanation or apology. Although polite and attentive, our waitress was left to try and offer an excuse or explanation for the lack of food available and then the sudden appearance of some of the items in the kitchen some time later. I would have appreciated this show of caring and concern for their customers from the restaurant. We did not receive any free or complimentary items. We paid and left and will likely not be returning to this restaurant any time soon with calling ahead to make sure the complete menu is available to order. This was not indicated my the hostess on arrival nor was it posted on any notice board in the restaurant. read more

This location has so much potential. Patio was a great setup -I didn't get to enjoy it but looked cozy. Food was tasty. Nachos were just right. More jalapeños would have been made it perfect. If you're a heat lover. Killer Chicken was good. A little greasy and salty. Stick with a healthy side. Thirst Only to be quenched by warm beer on tap. That's was why I rated what I did. Also stuck on the second floor the AC was not working well. I felt sorry for the servers. They worked their asses off only to be going up and down those stairs at least 30 times in the 2.5 hours I was there. Sorry no pics. Fingers were too greasy and the restrooms were in the basement. I'll have to try the other location some time. read more

When the food was a hit, it was a hit, however the misses equally stood out. Staff: The staff were nice but our server didn't really check in with us very often so our glasses were empty quite often. The awkward moment of the night was when another guest was coming down the stairs and fell but all the servers (who were chatting off to the side) just looked over and observed as the friends of the lady went to check on her. I was quite surprised that none of the staff went to check on her. Ambience: It was clean and what I would think of as a modern gastropub. Sports playing on the screens above the bar. The patio was also available but I didn't see it personally. Food: I had Bahn Mi Grilled Chicken Tacos which had some heat to it, but nothing special in terms of flavour. The Fish Sandwich was mighty delicious, it was made with a sriracha mayo, and had the right amount of flavour, heat and tenderness. I opted for the Caesar salad which was a nice cooling accompaniment. The biggest disappointment had to go to the Chicken Panang Noodle Bowl. There was no flavour to the curry and the chicken was dry. I don't even think they seasoned anything at all in this dish. I was so utterly baffled how something like the Fish Sandwich could be done so right but the Noodle Bowl but done so wrong at the same restaurant. I think a few dishes makes me want to come back (plus I like gastropubs in general) but this was far from a home run. read more

I will start by pointing out that Union at Yonge and Sheppard and Union at Yonge and St. Clair are very different. The one at Yonge and Sheppard feels more like Jack Astors atmosphere wise; the one at St. Clair is more of a small ( and kind of fancy) restaurant with just a couple of TVs. So if you want to have a conversation with whoever you are going out with, go to St. Clair location; if you want to watch a sports event, go to Sheppard location. It's got tons of TVs. Now, I absolutely have to mention food. It is so much better that at comparable bars. The variety and quality are both 10/10 for me. read more

Since my last review, I find I can't stop coming here. The food is fantastic and staff are friendly. This is truly a nice place to eat, have a drink, take in a game, or even just read. Very relaxed and casual with a nice decor. I have tried the hamburgers, chicken vindaloo curry, and Steamwhistle beer-battered fish and chips. All were excellent. Cooked just the way I like it. This place seems to take pride in their food. The draft beers are always fresh. Cheers. read more

I came here for drinks before and it was just an okay experience. I came back with a group and the service was horrible. Our group made reservations and we were seated in the back room. We felt isolated from the main dining area but that's fine if they only have large tables in the back. What bothered us was that the servers NEVER check the back room. What is the point of seating a group in the back room if you don't arrange service there? When my group was ready to order food, the server didn't come to our table for 10minutes...we had to walk and find our server. So our server comes and places our orders, then she comes again to bring us our food. She was nowhere found after that. We never got our water refills. By the way, this was late at night and the dining room was empty. I see the servers just standing in the main dining area chatting with each other and neglecting the back room where my group was. Since it was a group, gratuities are already included in the bill. No wonder our service was so bad. read more

Came here for the first time last night and our server Lindsay was on point! We came with a big group of 15 people and they treated all of us with white glove service. I was curious to see how they would handle a big table due to the fact that they just opened a few days ago. Nevertheless, the service we received was wonderful. The kitchen accidently made an extra short rib poutine and the manager came over and just gave it to us for free! Now thats service! We also brought a birthday cake and they did not charge us a "plating fee" which some restaurants usually do to make a quick cash grab. We told them we wanted seperate bills and they gladly accommodated us without a fuss or a disgruntled look from the servers. I also liked the fact that our server confirmed our orders when she was not exactly sure due to our seat change movements. Better to measure twice and cut once right? Needless to say...I was impressed with the service! The food was great! Everything on their menu is under $20 and very reasonable. I ordered the Banana coconut chicken with a side salad and it was delicious! The Korean Short Rib poutine was on point and contained a ton of Meat and not just fries and gravy. The Korean Meat Tacos were great appz and just set off our night right! I really hope Union Social eatery continues to stick around and bring people together. It should really bring in an exorcist to get rid of all the bad spirits from the former Smokey Joes and Mexican place before this. Goodluck Union! I will definitely be back for dinner and drinks!! read more

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Alyssa was a great server! The fish tacos were amazing.

If you go there for drinks, it's okay but I absolutely wouldn't go there for the food. It just isn't good. For example, I had the Penne pasta with chicken (supposedly a popular item). While the pasta was okay, the chicken in it was the most bland, dry and unappetizing chicken ever. The chicken tasted like something that had been reheated. I also tried the chicken wings. They were edible but I would give them a 3/10. These 2 courses I took were supposedly popular items. One positive about this establishment is that they have Sapporo beer on tap. read more

I finally tried their food here. The burger is great! Chicken and bacon flatbread tasted like tacos. Even though it's a starter, it was so big that I couldn't finish it. The floors on the mainfloor are very slippery! watch out when you're heading to the bathroom. The place is very crowded on Fridays. We got lucky we found a seat. Once we were done with dinner, we sat by the firepit and finished the pitcher. There's a special on Domestic beer on Friday nights for $15. It seems like a cool hangout place for summer nights with the cool breeze and upbeat music. read more

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Their website says they have the brunch menu, but when I actually went to the place, they told me they no longer have it. I dont like burgers, just came for a brunch meal but I had no choice. They should have removed the brunch menu on the website!!!! And when I ate there alone, It was clear that all the staffs were not interested in a girl earing alone with a basic attitude- getting orders, give the food and get paid. Thats okay, but they all become noisy chatty girls when serving groups, expecting friendly tips. Thats okay too, It seems normal to me. Every place is like that. read more

Shocked at the high Yelp reviews for this place. I came here with one other person based on a recommendation from a friend who's never steered us wrong. That changed today. I came here with one other person for a weekday lunch. Expectations were kind of low walking in because the place was dank and smelled kind of musty. I noticed there were only one or two people working the floor, but there were also only about 4 tables the whole time we were there. We ordered two items - one main and one app - and it took over 30 minutes to receive them. The person I was with asked for an update 30 minutes in when we were about to leave, because zero attention had been paid to us and we had no idea where our food was or what was happening to it. The server told us it was being plated and it came out a few minutes after. We would have left otherwise. As it was, we asked for the bill right then. The food was warm but not hot. We had the blackened chicken bowties (too many peppers, sauce weak, chicken tasted a bit stale) and the short rib poutine (FULL of pickles for some ungodly reason, quite rich-tasting, soggy fries, not enough short rib). The food was not worth waiting for, suffice to say. Also, I felt that these items were a bit overpriced for the portions given plus the proportions of ingredients used. This place sucks. First and last visit. read more

Some of the best food I have had in this street - been living in North York for a few years, Union Social is a breath of fresh air! The service was great - servers checking on us every now and then - with refills and if we comfortable - awesome! I wasn't craving a burger or sandwich and tried the appetizers instead Shrimp tacos - delicious! Steak tacos - wish there were more than 2 on a plate - heard there used to be 3 of them in a plate before! Poutine - top class - something different - gravy was nice, topped with crispy onions and steak - yummy I would come back again to this place in a heartbeat - I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a bite. Rather than reading all these reviews, try them and then decide. read more

We were a group of 8 and got a seat at the patio. Their patio is really nice. We had such a great time. The food was good, servers were great and cocktails were awesome. Best of all its very close to the subway station. I would definitely visit this place again read more

Amazing place! Great menu with lots of variety, and cool patio. The French fries are some of the best in the city and they have a large assortment of unique and tasty appetizers. They serve great brunch too. Definitely a place worth checking out! read more

Went to watch a playoff game on a Thursday, the manager immediately accommodated our wishes when we were seated too far from the screen. She also brought over Short Rib Firecracker apps on the house for being first time visitors. The food was incredible. We ordered Garlic Shrimp Tacos to start and the Fish & Chips for dinner. Everything was seasoned to perfection. It was so hard to choose what to order though! The menu was so diverse. Union Eatery offers things that you've always wanted at a restaurant. The prices are totally reasonable, too. The waitress was incredibly sweet, she visited our table the perfect amount of times and never let our glasses go empty. It's pretty loud in here, I wouldn't necessarily consider it a family place. But please check it out! You won't regret it. read more

Basically a modern/contemporary pub, and that's reflected in both the venue design and its menu. Serves up decent food that's reasonably priced with generous portions. All of the servers we interacted with were excellent here and the girl at the bar was doing a terrific job despite how busy she was. As for food, I had a burger and it was one heck of a burger. It was massive and nicely topped. Overall flavour was ok and I wasn't particularly wow'd by it, but it was decent. The burger was so big that this may very well have been one of the messiest burgers I've ever eaten. Boy was it sloppy and everything refused to stay together. I was not impressed at the speed of the kitchen however, as it took quite a bit of time before our food arrived (could perhaps have just been that they were busy, but they definitely weren't at capacity). Another nice touch: there are a good number of screens around the bar showing a variety of games, including European soccer if that's what you're into. I found it stuffy in here though, which was odd because the place is actually fairly spacious. This made my meal less enjoyable unfortunately. read more

Salmon Steak? 5/5 Delicious! It was cooked to perfection with creamy dill dressing on the side. I substituted rice for Candy Salad, and it's the best Salad I've had at a restaurant. Almond Crusted Chicken 4.5/5 It's unique. Not your typical menu at restaurants. Honestly think it's over hyped, but still delicious. Nothing mind blowing though. Service 4/5 Lost one star because when I substituted my side, she didn't disclose extra charges. She didnt seem very genuine but at least she made an effort! I would return to try more of their unique items on the menu! read more

Union Social Eatery - Almond Crusted Chicken with Parmasen Truffle fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Game 4 ALDS series Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers, I was here. Honestly, I didn't think Union Social Eatery would have such great atmosphere, but it did. It wasn't too loud, though I'm pretty sure people were just paying attention to the game. The food here is good. I have been to the one down on St Clair. On this particular visit, we weren't actually that hungry and ordered three appetizers to share and pick at while the game is on. Maybe we were hungry though because the beef taco, fries and 1/2 pound calamari went pretty quickly. We then also got the cheesecake because... Why not? It was a very generous slice of cheesecake that's well presented. I enjoyed it a lot. Our server was good and didn't seem to mind we just got a few things and were mostly there to watch the game. We both didn't drink anything except water and it was replenished frequently. I like how they didn't over-crowd, even on a game night, I look forward to coming back here and having a proper meal. read more