Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

4.5

2319 Reviews

$31 to $50

Sushi

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Innovative
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

Where the quality and simplicity of Japanese cuisine meets the bustling energy of a downtown essential. Fresh, high-quality fish, marinated meat and veggies off the Robata grill and an inventive assortment of cocktails create a playful juxtaposition of Japanese and American culinary styles. It’s a true riff on the expected and traditional.

Ranked by The Michelin Guide as one of the 9 best Japanese restaurants in Chicago, Union combines the tempered art of Japanese dining with a fresh, colorful and urban vibe. Union ups the ante on Japanese dining with its high-energy beat, creativity and playful approach to Japanese-influenced cuisine from one of Chicago's best know sushi chef's Mike Ham "Sushi Mike"

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Asian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(312) 662-4888
Website
http://www.eatatunion.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mike Ham
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.

Location
230 W Erie, Chicago, IL 60654
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

Popular dishes

Union Old Fashioned
suntory whisky toki, demarara, angostura, orange, cherry bark vanilla bitters
Kuro Smash
bourbon, brandy, lemon, tarragon tincture, muddled blackberry
Lychee Martini
vodka, lychee, elderflower, lime
Whiskey Boy
bourbon, amaro kim, sherry, demerara, orange, coffee, cherry bitters
Smoke Show
mezcal, scotch, raspberry gomme, lime, spiced rim
Lone Merchant
tequila, lime, pineapple oleo saccharum, allspice dram, pineapple cordial with cinnamon and anise
Sesame Sour
Sesame washed whisky, yuzu, lime demerara, clear soy.

Beer

Sapporo, Classic Lager$7.00
Kirin Light, Lager$7.00
Kawaba Pearl Pilsner, Rice Pilsner$11.00
Yoho Brewing Wednesday Cat$11.00
Belgian Style White Ale
Moody Tongue Juiced Lychee IPA, American IPA$9.00
Hitachino Yuzu, Citrus Lager$11.00

Wine

Bubbles

Indigenous Prosecco Brut, Veneto, Italy
Richly complex and creamy with white peach; super clean and bright
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$44.00
Marie-Pierre Manciat, Cremant de Bourgogne (NV) Burgundy, France
Lemon, green apple, and biscuit; extra dry with racy acidity
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00

White Wine

Lawson's Dry Hills, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Herbs, lemongrass, passionfruit; crisp mineral crunch and Sauvignon zing
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Matthias et Emile Roblin, Sancerre “Origine” Loire, France
Incredible freshness and minerality
Domaine Lucien Crochet Sanceerre AOC, Loire, France
Pungency of fruit, herbaceous
- Glass$18.00
- Bottle$76.00
Pala, Vermontino di Sardegna i Fiori, Sardinia Italy
Aromatic and savory, with herbs and concentrated minerality
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Max Ferdinand Richter, Estate Riesling, Mosel, Germany
Lime peel, luscious ripe peach, and slate; zesty and refreshing
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Domaine Eden, Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California
Plush stone fruit and fresh-mown hay, bright and lush
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
Samuel Billaud, Chablis AC, Burgundy, France
Crisp and steely, with ethereal citrus, pear, minerality, and salinity
- Bottle$80.00

Rose

Gran Passione, Prosecco Rosato (NV) Veneto, Italy
Subtle florals with strawberry, cut apples, pears, and raspberry
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Birichino, Vin Gris, California, U.S.
Silky and energetic; tangerine, honeydew, and fresh berries
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00

Red Wine

Bodega Diamandes, Malbec Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina
Dark chocolate and exotic Asian spice; rich, creamy finish
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
J. Christopher Basalte Pinot Noir, Chehalom Mountains, Wiliamette Valley, Oregon
Great balance and robust structure
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
Ransom Selection Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Wiliamette Valley, Oregon
Elegant with vibrant acidity and fine tannins
Xavier Vins, Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France
Blackberry, anise, and white pepper; deeply concentrated and vibrant
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00
G.D. Vajra Langhe Rosso, Piedmont, Italy
Cherry, cranberry, and raspberry, with enticing spice and earthiness
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Chateau Larose - Trintaudon, Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux, France
beautiful dark ruby color, bouquet, red ripe berries

Sake

Regular Format

Machi No Hokori Pride of the City, Junmai
Pride of the city: Our sake is made in partnership with a boutique brewery in Japan. Using the ancient brewing method, our sake develops wonderful complexity with a soft, smooth, and clean finish
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$70.00
Eiko Fuji Honkara Dry Mountain, Honjozo
Dry and clean, with a marshmallow-like quality
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$63.00
Nanbu-Bijin Southern Beauty, Tokubetsu Junmai
Light with delicate fruit and a bright palate
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$90.00
Narutotai Drunken Snapper, Ginjo Nama Genshu
Aromas of baker's chocolate with a bold palate and a wild quality
- Bottle$85.00
Dassai Cloud 45 Nigori Junmai Daiginjo
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$95.00
Wakatake Onikoroshi Demon Slayer, Junmai Daiginjo
clean, beautiful, elegant
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$100.00
Katsuyama Ken, Junmai Ginjo
Sophisticated and show-stopping fruit aromas
- Bottle$150.00
Born Gold, Junmai Ginjo
Piercing aromas of fruits and spice with a lingering, racy finish
- Bottle$110.00
Kinmon Akita X3 Amairo Rose, Junmai Genshu
Beautiful, elegant, dark cherries, dried fruits
- Bottle$250.00
Masumi Sparkling Sake, Junmai Ginjo
Well balanced, smooth character, aged 2 yrs
- Bottle$160.00
Tamagawa Ice Breaker (500ml) Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu
Smooth, full bodied, subtle citrus

Small Format

Kikusui Funaguchi Original Gold (200ml) Honjozo Nama Genshu
Rich, bold, robust
- Bottle$19.00
Miyashita Sacred Mist, Nigori Honjozo
Creamy coconut and bubblegum with and a sharp finish
- Bottle$32.00
Hana Hou Hou Shu Sparkling Sake, Honjozo
Lush with red fruits and great acidity
- Bottle$35.00
Kikusui Shuzo Chrysanthemum Water, Junmai Ginjo
Bold and powerful with a cocoa-like character
- Bottle$36.00

Sake Flight

$19

Machi No Hokori Pride of the City, Junmai
union’s own sake made in partnership with a boutique brewery in Japan. complexity with a soft, smooth clean finish.
Miyashita “Sacred Mist” Nigori Nonjozo
unfiltered well balanced slightly acidic sake with a delicious subtle sweetness
Wakatake Onikoroshi Demon Slayer, Junmai Daiginjo
clean, beautiful, elegant

Whisk(e)y & Spirits

Japanese Whisky Flight$46.00
Hibiki Harmony, Hakushu 12 Yr, Yamazaki 12 Yr

Japanese Whisky

Akashi Blended
- 1oz$8.00
- 2oz$16.00
Fukano
- 1oz$10.00
- 2oz$20.00
Hakushu 12 Yr
- 1oz$16.00
- 2oz$32.00
Hibiki Harmony
- 1oz$12.00
- 2oz$24.00
Ichiro's Malt + Grain, Limited Edition
- 1oz$24.00
- 2oz$48.00
Ichiro's Malt Chichibu Peated, U.S. Edition 2020
- 1oz$36.00
- 2oz$72.00
Kaiyo
- 1oz$10.00
- 2oz$20.00
Mars Iwai Traditon
- 1oz$9.00
- 2oz$18.00
Mars Shinshu Komagatake, Limited Edition 2020
- 1oz$22.00
- 2oz$44.00
Takamine 8 Yr
- 1oz$11.00
- 2oz$22.00
Yamazaki 12 Yr
- 1oz$18.00
- 2oz$36.00
Yamazaki 18 Yr
- 1oz$40.00
- 2oz$80.00
Hakushu 18 Yr
- 1oz$48.00
- 2oz$96.00

Bourbon

Angel's Envy
- 1oz$8.00
- 2oz$16.00
Basil Hayden's
- 1oz$9.00
- 2oz$18.00
Bench Mark
- 1oz$5.00
- 2oz$10.00
Buffalo Trace
- 1oz$6.00
- 2oz$12.00
Bulleit
- 1oz$6.00
- 2oz$12.00
Elijah Craig
- 1oz$7.00
- 2oz$14.00
Four Roses Yellow Label
- 1oz$5.00
- 2oz$10.00
Knob Creek
- 1oz$6.00
- 2oz$12.00
Larceny
- 1oz$7.00
- 2oz$14.00
Maker's Mark
- 1oz$6.00
- 2oz$12.00
Wild Turkey
- 1oz$6.00
- 2oz$12.00
Woodford Reserve
- 1oz$7.00
- 2oz$14.00

Rye

Angel's Envy
- 1oz$10.00
- 2oz$20.00
Bulleit
- 1oz$6.00
- 2oz$12.00
Old Overholt
- 1oz$4.00
- 2oz$8.00
Rittenhouse
- 1oz$6.00
- 2oz$12.00
Templeton
- 1oz$6.00
- 2oz$12.00
Whistle Pig 10yr
- 1oz$9.00
- 2oz$18.00
Wild Turkey
- 1oz$6.00
- 2oz$12.00

Tennesee

George Dickel #12
- 1oz$6.00
- 2oz$12.00

Scotch Whisky

Laphroaig 10
- 1oz$9.00
- 2oz$18.00
Macallan 12
- 1oz$10.00
- 2oz$20.00

Blended Scotch

Compass Box, Great King Street
- 1oz$7.00
- 2oz$14.00
Johnnie Walker Black Label
- 1oz$8.00
- 2oz$16.00
Monkey Shoulder
- 1oz$6.00
- 2oz$12.00

Brandy / Cognac

Hartley Brandy
- 1oz$5.00
- 2oz$10.00
Pierre Ferrand 1840
- 1oz$9.00
- 2oz$18.00
Park VS
- 1oz$8.00
- 2oz$16.00

Vodka

Grey Goose$13.00
Haku$11.00
Sobieski$10.00
Tito's$11.00

Gin

Aviation$10.00
Bombay Sapphire$10.00
Botanist$11.00
GinRaw$12.00
Hayman's Old Tom$9.00
Hendrick's$11.00
Plymouth$9.00
Roku$10.00

Rum

Cruzan Spiced$10.00
Gosling's$9.00
Leblon Cachaca$10.00
Plantation 3 Star$9.00
Plantation Dark$10.00

Tequila

Cimarron Blanco$10.00
Fortaleza Blanco$13.00
Fortaleza Repo$15.00

What 2,319 people are saying

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
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar offers a vibrant atmosphere with standout sushi dishes like "truffle tuna and lychee martini." While some reviews highlight "excellent food and top-notch sushi," others note inconsistent service and pricing concerns. The staff interaction at the sushi counter is often praised, creating memorable dining experiences.

2,319 Reviews

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Francisco
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Drinks were very expensive. Food amazing and good price
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Anna
Chicago
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent sushi and experience! We sat at the sushi counter with Sushi Mike taking charge on your sushi choices. He is AMAZING! Very creative in his creations and we enjoyed all that he chose for us! Great to watch him work - his precision, his style - a true art! Thank you Mike for making our experience and the celebration of my friend's birthday so memorable!
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Xenia
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
After making a reservation for a party of 5 we were received quite poorly. Service was awful, to say the least. Never once did our server come to the table with a smile. We felt incredibly rushed and unwelcome and as if we were an annoyance to her. They seemed to be short staffed. After which we did not leave the biggest tip, to which she got a tad hostile and started an argument with my friend. The food was good, but the whole experience was ruined in my opinion due to the experience the server created for us. I unfortunately doubt if we will return, nor will I recommend.
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angie
Chicago
53 reviews
vip
3.0
53 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Sent shrimp skewer back-underdone and chewy. Rest of the Food was meh. Wouldn't go back
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Yvette
New York City
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place is nice and service great. This time the sushi not as good as in the past. Sometimes its better Not to change the rolls we had always enjoyed and keep the sushi super fresh. Thats what keeps us coming back. Consistency is key here!!
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Joyce
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ever since we’ve moved to River North, we were fortunate to find Union. The staff is always so friendly and the food is amazing. The truffle tuna and lychee martini is my favorite!
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Christian
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was really good...also the service ...a little pricy...but we would come back...
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Ed
Western NC
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice atmosphere. Good food. Menu is solid but could use some variety. The staff make this place shine. They are wonderful. Thanks..
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MollyS
Milwaukee
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the bar and had the best time with the bartender! Drinks and food were 10/10.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and top-notch sushi, paired with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service—it’s a spot I’ll definitely return to… Highly recommend
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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 2319 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

230 W Erie, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross street
Franklin and Erie
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
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, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Mike Ham
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

Website
http://www.eatatunion.com/
Phone number
(312) 662-4888
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.

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Sushi rice

Matcha Short Cake

Spicy Tuna

Cocktails

Union Old Fashioned

Kuro Smash

Lychee Martini

Whiskey Boy

Smoke Show

Lone Merchant

Sesame Sour

Beer

Sapporo, Classic Lager$7.00

Kirin Light, Lager$7.00

Kawaba Pearl Pilsner, Rice Pilsner$11.00

Yoho Brewing Wednesday Cat$11.00

Moody Tongue Juiced Lychee IPA, American IPA$9.00

Hitachino Yuzu, Citrus Lager$11.00

Wine

Bubbles

Indigenous Prosecco Brut, Veneto, Italy

Marie-Pierre Manciat, Cremant de Bourgogne (NV) Burgundy, France

White Wine

Lawson's Dry Hills, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

Matthias et Emile Roblin, Sancerre “Origine” Loire, France

Domaine Lucien Crochet Sanceerre AOC, Loire, France

Pala, Vermontino di Sardegna i Fiori, Sardinia Italy

Max Ferdinand Richter, Estate Riesling, Mosel, Germany

Domaine Eden, Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California

Samuel Billaud, Chablis AC, Burgundy, France

Rose

Gran Passione, Prosecco Rosato (NV) Veneto, Italy

Birichino, Vin Gris, California, U.S.

Red Wine

Bodega Diamandes, Malbec Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina

J. Christopher Basalte Pinot Noir, Chehalom Mountains, Wiliamette Valley, Oregon

Ransom Selection Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Wiliamette Valley, Oregon

Xavier Vins, Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France

G.D. Vajra Langhe Rosso, Piedmont, Italy

Chateau Larose - Trintaudon, Haut-Medoc Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux, France

Sake

Regular Format

Machi No Hokori Pride of the City, Junmai

Eiko Fuji Honkara Dry Mountain, Honjozo

Nanbu-Bijin Southern Beauty, Tokubetsu Junmai

Narutotai Drunken Snapper, Ginjo Nama Genshu

Dassai Cloud 45 Nigori Junmai Daiginjo

Wakatake Onikoroshi Demon Slayer, Junmai Daiginjo

Katsuyama Ken, Junmai Ginjo

Born Gold, Junmai Ginjo

Kinmon Akita X3 Amairo Rose, Junmai Genshu

Masumi Sparkling Sake, Junmai Ginjo

Tamagawa Ice Breaker (500ml) Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu

Small Format

Kikusui Funaguchi Original Gold (200ml) Honjozo Nama Genshu

Miyashita Sacred Mist, Nigori Honjozo

Hana Hou Hou Shu Sparkling Sake, Honjozo

Kikusui Shuzo Chrysanthemum Water, Junmai Ginjo

Sake Flight

Machi No Hokori Pride of the City, Junmai

Miyashita “Sacred Mist” Nigori Nonjozo

Wakatake Onikoroshi Demon Slayer, Junmai Daiginjo

Whisk(e)y & Spirits

Japanese Whisky Flight$46.00

Japanese Whisky

Akashi Blended

Fukano

Hakushu 12 Yr

Hibiki Harmony

Ichiro's Malt + Grain, Limited Edition

Ichiro's Malt Chichibu Peated, U.S. Edition 2020

Kaiyo

Mars Iwai Traditon

Mars Shinshu Komagatake, Limited Edition 2020

Takamine 8 Yr

Yamazaki 12 Yr