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Union Street Public House, Alexandria, VA

Union Street Public House

4.1
4.1
217 Reviews
$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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

What 217 people are saying

Union Street Public House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

217 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. MicheleS

    Washington DC12 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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  3. RichardN

    Washington DC32 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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  4. BrendaM VIP

    Washington DC56 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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. KateT VIP

    Washington DC145 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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  9. MikeN VIP

    San Diego5 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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  10. Chicagofoodie

    Washington DC32 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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FAQs

Union Street Public House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 548-1785.

Union Street Public House is rated 4.1 stars by 217 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Union Street Public House

121 S Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wales Alley
  • Neighborhood
    Alexandria
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Trolley stops 100 yards away, King street Metro - 1 mile away
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Peter Saletta
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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