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Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar, Chicago, IL

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

4.5 (2328)
$31 to $50
Sushi
230 W Erie, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Lively
  • Charming
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 2,328 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar offers a unique blend of sushi and BBQ in a lively atmosphere. Guests frequently praise the "delicious food" and "friendly staff," enjoying the energetic vibe. Standout dishes include "skewered short ribs" and "fabulous cocktails." Despite some service hiccups, the overall dining experience is often described as "excellent."
2,328 Reviews
  1. Patrick VIP

    Chicago21 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. Cindy VIP

    Chicago13 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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  4. 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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  5. Sergey VIP

    Chicago5 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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  6. Melanie VIP

    Chicago3 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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  7. 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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  8. Erina

    Chicago6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very calm and great food, just a little bit pricey.

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  9. Bing VIP

    Chicago75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal for 3: house salad, truffled tuna and “fish and chips” starters. 12-piece nigiri sushi girl sushi entree, A la carte uni, hamachi, and otero nigiri sushi, Andersonville and shrimp tempura sushi rolls, matcha dessert. Excellent service in a peaceful and reasonably quiet setting. Frequent eater club improves value.

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  10. Norman VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is great. There's an energetic vibe among the staff, whom we found engaging and welcoming. The noise level was modest. Worth returning!

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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 2328 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 16 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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