The Union

The union continues to amaze. For good reason they have long been McLean, most popular dining spot for families, couples, and everything in between. I ordered the union burger and it was a symphony of soft deliciously cooked medium rare beef patty, brioche style bun, and came all dressed with bacon, cheese, lettuce and condiments. A giant burger to die for with A huge serving of delectable fries, and a spear of pickle.
My wife ordered the pan seared cod. Soft succulent fish cooked to perfection. The pictures don't do it justice.
The ambience with lots of families and young couples from the neighborhood was completely unique and a remarkable throwback to a different era.
The service from Kristi, Amir, and Esteban was as though we were sitting at home.
This place is a real gem, Long may it reign!

Service was friendly and food was delivered quickly. Union burger and shrimp poboy were delicious, crispy fries were also on point. Shrimp sautéed, not fried.

Ambiance is lacking but great for quick bite and beer (3 IPAs on tap, 1 lager, and one wit).

This place is cozy. Walked in for lunch and also happen to catch happy hour. We were greeted as we walked in and catered to the entire duration. The entire staff is super friendly and that comfort alone was enough to have me coming back to support the business.

Our order consisted of the calamari, a beyond burger w/fries, shrimp po boy w/side salad, an old fashioned & 2 margaritas. The calamari came w/a white sauce, maybe mayo based but I didn't try it. I'd prefer a marinara. However, they were crispy golden and still delicious. The shrimp po boy has grilled/sautéed like shrimp on a soft bun. All it needed was a remoulade sauce or a chipotle type mayo. The beyond burger was good, but my partner said the bun was larger than the burger itself. Other than that, they enjoyed their food and we both said we would return.

The drinks were on point too. The margarita had more sour mix than I would like but the drinks did sneak up for a nice buzz.

All in all, I'd return and I encourage others to check this place out and support them as well.

I was from out of town and didn't really know the restaurants in the area so I looked to Yelp. I rarely post reviews. But I thought since I used prior reviews to find this place I should post one.

The place is really cool and quaint. I was greeted right away and the service was very friendly. I ordered the Union Burger and it was delicious. While I elected simple there are a lot of nice dishes on their menu.

I would highly recommend if you're in the area. Good food, nice people, great service.

Came here today for a drink and bite to eat. It was empty when I came but the bartender and server were extremely nice and accommodating. Has a deli/ sports bar feel. Terrific music.

Old Fashioned- really good! Boozy and balanced.

Cobb salad - fantastic. One of the most delicious Cobb salads I've ever had. I substituted the Ranch for Blue Cheese.

Perfect late lunch/early dinner spot.

Back to The Union tonight with aged mother-in-law! Great place to bring her-there's a parking garage and elevator. Also great spot for young families since it is casual and open! Hamburger never fails to delight, as do the French fries. Had a small very fresh and tasty salad with my burger-wonderful! If you haven't been-try the Union! It's great!

I do not eat in restaurants frequently because I don't want to go out and pay exorbitant fees for food that is sub-par to that which I can cook at home, but the Union has become my go-to place! The Union Burger and their Cobb Salad (with steak) are the best I've ever eaten (and I am picky). Expect more of a cafeteria style where you order from the counter and they bring it to you, but the food is excellent, the prices are reasonable, and the people are wonderful. If you get a chance, shake the owner/executive chef's hand - he's a good human, and his team are all lovely.

I've lived in walking distance from this place for years and never been. I always saw the rave reviews and just scratched my head since I never actually saw it- until yesterday, that is. So I took my entire family and the doggoes for brunch this beautiful Sunday morning, grabbed an outdoor seat and went in to giddily make our order.

The menu is pretty limited but we all found something to have and was happy with the friendly service. My heuvos rancheros was delicious. My mom enjoyed her shrimp and grits (said the grits was a bit spicy for her taste and my brother said it was one of the softest waffles he's ever had. Looks like we found a new place to stick into our weekend brunch rotation!

The Union should change their name to "Unique" as the dishes I've had here are outstanding & like no other meal I've had before. It's also a welcoming environment with quick and professional service!!

The Union is the ideal neighborhood spot and a great place to have brunch or lunch anytime of the week. The staff is friendly and the interior is big and warm. I came in on Sunday looking for a burger and was very pleased with what I got. I ordered at the counter and sat myself right before a sizable rush of families and groups came in for lunch. I waited around 10 minutes after ordering before getting my food.

For $16, you get a good sized burger and some really well done fries. I ordered my burger cooked medium and the patty was juicy without being undercooked; the burger was moist and benefited from the fresh onion, lettuce, and pickle. I expected pickle slices but was pleased that they served a pickle spear itself. The texture of the Union's fries are special; they prioritize crispness which I definitely appreciated. The burger sauce, served on the side, was pretty good as well.