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Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar, Chicago, IL

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

4.5 (2330)
$31 to $50
Sushi
230 W Erie, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
Discover one of the best sushi experiences in Chicago at Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar, a vibrant River North Japanese restaurant. Home to Chicago’s first Five-Course Hand Roll Omakase and an exclusive 10-Course Chef’s Omakase, Union blends premium sushi, Robata-grilled meats, and bold Japanese flavors. Enhance your omakase with A5 Wagyu, Hokkaido Uni, and Caviar for a truly elevated experience. Enjoy lively izakaya vibes, premium sake flights, rare Japanese whiskey, and craft cocktails. Steps from Willis Tower, Millennium Park, and the Riverwalk, Union offers a dynamic fusion of East and West. Perfect for culinary adventurers, Union is a must-visit for omakase in Chicago and one of River North’s top sushi destinations.

Open for Lunch, Social Hour and Dinner everyday!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Enjoy a Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar experience anywhere with our creative catering solutions that will add something special to your event. From our beautiful trays of maki and nigiri, to unique items from our robata grill, we’re happy to customize any menu and offer free delivery for all catering orders. Visit us online at www.eatatunion.com
  • Private party facilities
    Union offers a number of private and semi-private dining options; as well as a variety of customized food and beverage packages.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Franklin and Erie
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of street parking available during all business hours.
  • Public transit
    Purple and Brown Line EL stop on Chicago and Franklin. Number 11 CTA Bus stop on Orleans/Erie and Wells/Huron.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Five Course Hand Roll Omakase

    $40.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Chicago’s First Hand Roll Omakase — A One-of-a-Kind Culinary Experience Introducing Chicago’s first dedicated Hand Roll Omakase—an innovative, chef-driven experience where each roll is crafted and served one at a time, fresh and as the perfect bite. Settle into a front-row seat for a journey of flavor and precision, with premium add-ons like luxurious A5 Japanese Wagyu, pristine Hokkaido Uni, glistening Caviar, and melt-in-your-mouth Otoro. It’s a bold new take on omakase—exclusive, elevated, and only at Union Sushi. Secure your seat today.
    Five Course Hand Roll Omakase Photo
  • Ten Course Premium Omakase

    $99.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    ✨ Union Sushi's 10-Course Premium Nigiri Omakase ✨ Elevate your evening with Chicago’s most luxurious omakase experience. Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar is proud to offer a 10-course Premium Nigiri Omakase — a curated journey through the finest flavors of Japan. Unlike traditional omakase that mix hot dishes and basic nigiri, our experience is all premium nigiri, showcasing the highest quality ingredients throughout every course. Expect an unforgettable lineup including: - Japanese A5 Wagyu - Hokkaido Uni - Otoro (fatty tuna) - Exquisite Caviar - Kinmedai, Sawara, Kanpachi & more Crafted by our expert chefs at the intimate sushi counter, this omakase highlights precision, elegance, and flavor in every bite. Priced under $100 — an unmatched value for true sushi connoisseurs Limited seating | Reserve now to secure your spot
    Ten Course Premium Omakase Photo

What 2,330 people are saying

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar offers an eclectic mix of sushi and barbecue in a lively urban setting, praised for "delicious food" and an "energetic vibe among the staff." Frequent diners appreciate the "great ambiance" and "outstanding dinner" options. Service is generally friendly, though experiences can vary.
2,330 Reviews
  1. Betty VIP

    Chicago / Illinois28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I have eaten there several times and the food is good and made to order. The sushi and the grilled items are their specialty. However our most recent dinner there was basically ruined by the poor and untrained server. He had zero interaction with us and did not listen carefully. When we asked to bring things slowly, they arrived all together. The restaurant was pretty empty so the kitchen should have been able to follow his orders . We had to ask for a clean plate after eating sushi ( grilled food doesn't mix with fish/soy sauce.)Finally we had to ask another server ( who we have had and is very good) to bring our bill. Beware...if asking for extra wasabi/ginger...$2 will be added to your bill ( even though ours was over $100)...really?!! ( Just a bit tacky) All in all, for a neighborhood sushi restaurant, it is acceptable, but I noticed it is not as good as it used to be. There are better sushi restaurants that are also the same price point. I don't like to live a negative review, but for the price servers should be more attentive.

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  2. Kalle

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our hand roll omakase experience took 45 minutes until we were served a hand roll. There was only one omakase chef who was making sushi for about 6 people. Our waitress also was all over the place and we had to grab her attention multiple times to ask for things or else we would’ve been there for way longer than we needed. The calamari dish is also extremely small for an appetizer.. overall not worth the wait

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  3. Thidarat

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place ! The food was delicious and the chef are so nice

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  4. Patrick VIP

    Chicago / Illinois21 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very unimpressed. Waiter came over to us 10 minutes after we sat down and immediately asked “are you ready to order?” No introduction or how are you doing? Food is mediocre for the price. There are many many better sushi places in Chicago that are priced the same. Staff was very rude and short. Heard very demeaning conversations between the staff. Very inconsistent rolls. Crispy rice was horrible. I would compare the food to a subpar all you can eat sushi restaurant. Would not return.

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  5. Rajneel VIP

    Orange County2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The most horrendous service and food I have ever experienced in my life. We ordered 3 rolls and half a dozen oysters + a hot green tea. 2 rolls came and oysters came in a normal amount of time (no soy sauce provided) and the third roll forgotten. After we already ate out two rolls they still didn’t have our hot green tea on the table. WE had to ask for it. Finally we got frustrated since so much time went by and our waiter still had not checked on us. I literally got up and asked for the check paid w/ zero tip given for the crappy food and horrendous service then left. We couldn’t spend another minute at this restaurant.

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  6. Cindy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been coming here for over 12 years; there’s a reason why this place is still around in the pleather of wonderful Chicago restaurants.

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  7. Chloe VIP

    St. Louis14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sushi was delicious the lychee martini was delicious and our server was so kind

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  8. Sergey VIP

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, food and coctails. High celling. Robata grill, sushi, Nigiri, pork ribs and easy street parking. I have been going to this place for 10 years.

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  9. Melanie VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with a group of 6 and we had a great time! The food and service was outstanding! Would definitely go back.

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  10. Sandra VIP

    Atlanta2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We had high expectations for this place, but maybe we came on a bad night. The service was ridiculously slow, and one of the sushi rolls didn’t come out until we were done eating everything else that we had ordered. By that time, we didn’t want it anymore. We didn’t really enjoy the pork ribs and short rib skewer. We spent over $100 on one sushi roll, 2 appetizers and one drink. I don’t think the amount of money we spent was worth the food that we had.

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FAQs

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 662-4888.

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 2330 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

230 W Erie, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Franklin and Erie
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of street parking available during all business hours.
  • Public transit
    Purple and Brown Line EL stop on Chicago and Franklin. Number 11 CTA Bus stop on Orleans/Erie and Wells/Huron.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Enjoy a Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar experience anywhere with our creative catering solutions that will add something special to your event. From our beautiful trays of maki and nigiri, to unique items from our robata grill, we’re happy to customize any menu and offer free delivery for all catering orders. Visit us online at www.eatatunion.com
  • Private party facilities
    Union offers a number of private and semi-private dining options; as well as a variety of customized food and beverage packages.
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