Union Street Public House

4.1 (201)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

121 S Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Romantic

Union Street Public House is, and has been for 30 years, a casual dining classic American restaurant. Colonial brick front, beautiful adornments, with 3 bars and 3 separate dining rooms, there is ample space and variety for all sizes and tastes! A local favorite, Union Street has an ever evolving food and beverage program, nightly specials and our famous oyster bar.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Thu–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
https://www.unionstreetpublichouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Peter Saletta
Private party facilities
We have 4 separate rooms to accommodate large groups. The grill room - 110 seats, cocktail parties up to 130. The George Washington Room - 40 seats, cocktail parties up to 65. The Regatta room - 45 seats, cocktail parties up to 60. The Whiskey Bar 24 seats, cocktail parties up to 45.

Location
121 S Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Cross street
Wales Alley
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Trolley stops 100 yards away, King street Metro - 1 mile away
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Local Oysters*$13.00
cocktail sauce, lemon
Tap Room Trio$39.00
bottle of champagne & carafes of orange, peach & pomegranate
Red Pepper Bisque$7.00
cream, parsley oil, crab crouton
Pimento Cheese$8.00
toast, radish, mustard seed,
Deviled Ham & Eggs$7.00
pepper jelly, peanut salsa verde, trout roe
Shishito Peppers$8.00
fish sauce caramel, local feta, sesame seeds

Brunch Plates

Buttermilk Pecan Pancakes$11.00
bananas, pecans, maple syrup
Belgian Waffle$11.00
chantilly cream, strawberries
Classic Benne'$15.00
canadian bacon, spinach, english muffin, hollandaise*, potato
Crab Benne'$17.00
crab cake, english muffin, old bay hollandaise*, breakfast potato
Fried Oyster Omelette$15.00
ricotta, gumbo sauce, herbs
Vegetable Omelette$13.00
spinach, asparagus, tomato, peas
Steak & Eggs*$23.00
hanger steak, fried eggs, gremolata, breakfast potato
Fried Chicken Hash & Eggs*$15.00
preserved peppers, tomato, breakfast potato
Pork Belly ELT$15.00
fried egg, american cheese, lemon mayo, challah
Shrimp & Grits$17.00
country ham, smoked onion, lemon, mushroom, gravy
Fish & Chips$19.00
beer battered haddock, shoe string fries, tartar sauce, lemon

Salads

Caesar Salad*$9.00
anchovy, romaine, croutons, pecorino, garlic dressing
Local Greens$9.00
preserved tomato, radish, scallion, feta, balsamic vinaigrette
Beet & Shrimp$16.00
frisee, red beet, spinach, shaved granny smith apple, candied pecan
Chopped Salad$17.00
chicken, salami, egg, radish, tomato, blue cheese, bacon

Sandwiches

USPH Cheese Burger*$15.00
butter lettuce, tomato, onion, b&b pickle, sesame bun
Tap Room Burger*$18.00
butter lettuce, tomato, onion, b&b pickle, sesame bun, bacon, egg
Fish Sandwich$17.00
broiled or fried, tartar sauce, shredded lettuce, red onion
Pressed Ham & Brie$14.00
pickled strawberry preserves, grain mustard w/ local green salad
Shrimp & Crawfish Roll$17.00
pickled scallion, cherry pepper mayo, fried shallots
Croque Madame$12.00
herb roasted ham, gruyere, béchamel, sunny side up egg on brioche

Sides

Thick Cut Bacon
Smoked Sausage
Breakfast Potato
Grits & Butter
Two Eggs*

Cocktails

Bloody Mary$3.00
house vodka, house bloody mix
Mimosa$3.00
fresh orange juice, bubbles
The Oyster Shooter*$6.00
house vodka, tabasco, raw oyster
Bloody Maria$8.00
tequila, house bloody mix
French 75$8.00
gin, champagne, lemon, sugar cube

Sparkling

Blanc de Noirs | Gruet | New Mexico | NV$9.00
Prosecco | Mionetto | Veneto, Italy | NV$10.00
Brut | Veuve Clicquot | Reims, France | NV
- 375ml$38.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Union Street Public House.

4.1

(201)

3.9Food
4.0Service
4.1Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

201 Reviews

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Gemvil
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 11, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Waiter was distracted talking to employees. When we said the starter didn’t taste very good he said it happens sometimes didn’t offer to change it, ordered steak which was very good but asked that the sauce garlic butter be on the side plate came out swimming in oily butter ruined the mash also wrong side came out and by the time the correct side was served meal was almost done. Not impressed
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MicheleS
Washington DC14 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 30, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a party of ten with two children under four. At first the waitstaff were wanting to get orders quickly but we let them know that we needed more time to look over the menu, and we hadn’t seen each other in quite a while so we would need some time to ourselves together. They were wonderful- attentive but not overly so. Food was wonderful!
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RichardN
Washington DC34 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 27, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dining experience! We were promptly greeted and taken to our table! Service staff was very attentive without being overly intrusive. Food was cooked to perfection, and restaurant was able to accommodate other diner who has Celiac disease. Bonus, that "bar" section is physically separated from dining area that reduced noise level and enabled diners to have a conversations at normal tone. Highly recommended and will be back!
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BrendaM Gold
Washington DC64 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fish sandwich was delicious. Our sever Bryan or Brian provided excellent customer service.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Washington DC129 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our "go-to" place to take our out of town visitors to - never a disappointment, very good service, beautiful surroundings and just a block from the waterfront. The other thing, the menu has something for everyone, including "Kid's Meals" that are winners with the young ones. This was a July 4 visit for lunch with cousins visiting DC for Independence Day and they loved Union Street Public House. The Local Oysters were great, Crabcake sandwiches were a hit with two of the adults, I really enjoyed my Steak Sandwich (recommended by our waiter who was terrific), fish & chips rounded out the adults' main courses. Servings are plentiful, the fries on the side are really good. All in all, a really nice lunch and we could all hear ourselves talk, too. Our waiter, Hassan B. did a very nice job, was helpful and friendly, good with the kids. And our Host, Andrew, at the check-in desk was very outgoing and fun to talk with.
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DCMDNOVA
Washington DC15 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 29, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Not what we had expected based on previous reviews. Had a large group so maybe that had something to do with it, but only 2/8 people had their entree delivered as ordered.
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DorianM
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, good service and a great environment. Makes for a nice night out.
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KateT Gold
Washington DC158 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 10, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hostess was very accommodating - allowing us the choice of several quiet spots as some of our group members are hard of hearing. Our waiter, Guillermo, was magnificent! He ensured we were comfortable, explained the specials and the regular menu items, checked in with us but did not interrupt us when he saw we were deep in conversation, and gave us enough time to plan our menu items and then enjoy them. Around the table we had mussels, chef salad, trout, and a burger - everyone was happy. Several types of wine were enjoyed among the group. We are a group that meets about 10 times per year and we will certainly return to Union Street Pub! Thank you for an enjoyable evening.
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MikeN Gold
San Diego6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food, especially the gumbo, was fantastic. Service was somewhat inattentive and server knowledge of menu could be better.
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Chicagofoodie
Washington DC33 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Sitting upstairs is a different experience than downstairs - for quiet conversation, that's where you want to be. The menu offers good choices for everyone - seafood, meat, vegetables and gluten free options. Good for date night or families.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Thu–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
https://www.unionstreetpublichouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Peter Saletta
Private party facilities
We have 4 separate rooms to accommodate large groups. The grill room - 110 seats, cocktail parties up to 130. The George Washington Room - 40 seats, cocktail parties up to 65. The Regatta room - 45 seats, cocktail parties up to 60. The Whiskey Bar 24 seats, cocktail parties up to 45.

Location
121 S Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Cross street
Wales Alley
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Trolley stops 100 yards away, King street Metro - 1 mile away
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Union Street Public House

About this restaurant

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Main

Local Oysters*$13.00

Tap Room Trio$39.00

Red Pepper Bisque$7.00

Pimento Cheese$8.00

Deviled Ham & Eggs$7.00

Shishito Peppers$8.00

Brunch Plates

Buttermilk Pecan Pancakes$11.00

Belgian Waffle$11.00

Classic Benne'$15.00

Crab Benne'$17.00

Fried Oyster Omelette$15.00

Vegetable Omelette$13.00

Steak & Eggs*$23.00

Fried Chicken Hash & Eggs*$15.00

Pork Belly ELT$15.00

Shrimp & Grits$17.00

Fish & Chips$19.00

Salads

Caesar Salad*$9.00

Local Greens$9.00

Beet & Shrimp$16.00

Chopped Salad$17.00

Sandwiches

USPH Cheese Burger*$15.00

Tap Room Burger*$18.00

Fish Sandwich$17.00

Pressed Ham & Brie$14.00

Shrimp & Crawfish Roll$17.00

Croque Madame$12.00

Sides

Thick Cut Bacon

Smoked Sausage

Breakfast Potato

Grits & Butter

Two Eggs*

Cocktails

Bloody Mary$3.00

Mimosa$3.00

The Oyster Shooter*$6.00

Bloody Maria$8.00

French 75$8.00

Sparkling

Blanc de Noirs | Gruet | New Mexico | NV$9.00

Prosecco | Mionetto | Veneto, Italy | NV$10.00

Brut | Veuve Clicquot | Reims, France | NV

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable