From early 2016
Union Public House
Pensacola, FL
This is a newer place on Reus Street just north of the baseball
stadium. We went on Saturday night and it was noisy and packed. They do take
reservations, so I suggest going that route if you have a large party or a
schedule. The bar was first come-first served and we wondered over just looking
to start off with a cocktail. We ended up snagging seats at the bar in less than
5 minutes, so we didn’t have to wait to be seated. We were a little cramped for
space, but it sure beat waiting an hour.
The drinks were good. We had front row seats to watch them make
all their signature drinks. There’s even a little window into the kitchen, so
we were watching delicious looking food getting turned out in quick order. I
had seen a picture of their burger on Facebook, so I kinda had my mind made up
going in, but the menu had plenty of options. And the steaks they had on the
grill looked great too. Patrick, who I think is an owner, was behind the bar
and waiting on us. Very nice staff. Everyone we talked to was very friendly.
So, on to the food. I ordered the UPH Burger. A big, perfectly
cooked beef patty stuffed with short rib meat topped with cheddar and bacon on
a soft buttered bun accompanied by some sort of seasoned greens, thick slice of
tomato and garlic aioli. Really, really good burger. The patty was so full of
flavor and all the toppings just added to that flavor. The savory meat, the
sharp cheddar, the tomato, the aioli and the crispy bacon….YUM! I thought I was
taking my time and really enjoying this delicious and juicy burger, but I was
told after the fact that I devoured it and may have only sat it down once the
entire time. You have your choice of side, but I stuck with the fries and they
were solid.
The burger is a little pricey, it was $16, but in my opinion, totally
worth it. My girlfriend got the lobster and chicken pot pie and it was great too, so
I figure we will be making a return trip. Looking back on it, I can see us
getting a drink, splitting an entrée and getting out of there for less than
$30, or just eating and coming out less than $20/piece. So I wouldn’t call this
a high end place, and they have frequent specials, but this was a night for
trying out a new place and new food and it was a hit!
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