UNION Kitchen & Tap

4.6

1056 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Good for groups

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Situated at the southern end of Downtown Encinitas on the historic 101 highway, UNION Kitchen & Tap offers New American Cuisine in an inviting, warm, and comfortable restaurant setting. Executive Chef, Jared Saunders, created a frequently changing menu that relies heavily on local and organic ingredients. The menu features a variety of options to choose from including seasonal salads, hearty sandwiches, prime steak and chops, and a number of signature dishes for meat eaters and vegetarians alike. UNION Kitchen & Tap also offers a full complement of local craft beers, boutique wines, and signature cocktails.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 230-2337
Website
https://localunion101.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Anthony Calamari
Private party facilities
With its unique, upscale yet comfortable atmosphere, whimsical cocktails, classically-flavored food, local craft beers and boutique wine selections, Union Kitchen & Tap has been spell-binding tourists and locals alike since 2011.

Location
1108 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
Neighborhood
Encinitas
Cross street
J Street and Coast Hwy 101
Parking details
Public transit
Encinitas Transit Station
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Green Omelette$14.95
Broccolini, spinach, scallions, asparagus, avocado, goat cheese, basil pesto, cilantro, breakfast potatoes
Avocado Toast$14.95
Grilled country levain, smashed avocado, pickled onions, radish, poached eggs, dill, cilantro, sumac, garlic chips, "everything spice"
Chicken & Waffle$16.95
Bacon, cheddar & scallion cornbread waffle, buttermilk fried chicken, sunny farm egg, Sriracha-maple glaze
The Local$12.95
Two farm eggs any style, breakfast potatoes, toasted country levain, cherrywood smoked bacon or grilled andouille sausage
Skillet Cornbread Benedict$14.95
Grilled andouille, poached eggs, roasted okra, mustard-bacon hollandaise
Steak & Eggs$22.95
7oz marinated prime sirloin, two eggs any style, mustard-bacon hollandaise, herb salad, breakfast potatoes
Short Rib Breakfast Burrito$16.95
Beer braised short rib, scrambled eggs, cotija cheese, avocado, french fries, chipotle cream, served with breakfast potatoes
Chilaquiles$15.95
House chips, tomatillo salsa, cotija cheese, two over easy eggs, pickled onion, chipotle cream, micro cilantro

Salads

Organic Local Greens$14.95
Crispy egg, Laura Chenel goat cheese, spiced pecan, cucumber, heirloom cherry tomato, sherry shallot vinaigrette
Kale and Quinoa$13.95
Romaine, rum raisins, almonds, parmesan, lemon basil vinaigrette
Baby Gem Caesar$13.95
Baby gems, country bread croutons, aged parmigiana, anchovy vinaigrette

Add to Your Salad

Grilled Chicken Breast$7.95
Blackened Wild Argentine Shrimp$10.95
Blackened Salmon$12.95
Blackened Ahi Tuna$12.95
Marinated Prime Sirloin
- 7oz$16.95

Flatbreads

Breakfast$15.95
Bechamel, mozzarella, andouille, cherrywood smoked bacon, roasted tomato, sunny farm eggs, chives, maple syrup
Prosciutto$17.95
Sunny farm egg, burrata, arugula, shaved parmesan, EVOO
BBQ Chicken$16.95
Ancho peach BBQ sauce, red onion, bacon, smoked chicken, mozzarella, cilantro
Bacon Tomato$15.95
Mozzarella, oven roasted tomatoes, cherrywood smoked bacon, EVOO, sea salt, basil
Mushroom$16.95
Bechamel, fried sage, garlic chips, mozzarella, arugula, truffle salt, EVOO

Share Plates

Union Wings$17.95
Served with house ranch & celery. Buffalo | Ancho peach BBQ | Sriracha maple glaze
Bacon Mac & Cheese$12.95
Fresh rigatoni, NY cheddar, cherrywood bacon
Roasted Brussels Sprouts$12.95
Sriracha maple glaze, cherrywood bacon
Skillet Cornbread$9.95
Jalapeño, aged white cheddar, burnt honey & maple butter, chives

Favorites

Burgers with choice of house seasoned frites or house salad. Sub sweet potato fries $2 | sub gluten free bun $2. Add avocado, bacon or fried egg $3 ea

Union Burger$16.95
Aged white cheddar, cherrywood bacon, iceberg lettuce, garlic aioli, house pickles, brioche bun
Vegan Burger$18.95
Black bean & quinoa Impossible patty, arugula, roasted mushrooms, roasted garlic hummus, avocado, pretzel bun
B.L.T.A.$15.95
Cherrywood smoked bacon, avocado, roma tomatoes, iceberg, garlic aioli on sourdough
Shrimp & Grits$23.95
Andouille, roasted tomato, aged white cheddar Anson Mills grits, chives
Union Gumbo$19.95
Andouille, smoked chicken, okra, jasmine rice, scallions
Union Power Bowl$17.95
Rice, quinoa, spinach, raddish, pickled onions, garbanzo beans, avocado, broccolini, chili soy marinated tofu, coconut chipotle cream, micro cilantro

Sides

Basket of Fries$7.95
Rosemary chili salt
Sweet Potato Fries$8.95
Served with ancho peach bbq
Truffle Fries$13.95
Black truffle aioli, truffle oil, truffle salt, parsley, shaved parmesan

Drinks

Brunch Beverages

Mimosas$7.00
Orange, grapefruit, cranberry, or pineapple
Bacon Bloody Mary$15.00
Cherrywood bacon, lemon, olive, pickled okra
Breakfast Shot$12.00
Jameson and buttershots served with sidecar of OJ and Bacon
Chandon Split$13.00
Choice of orange, grapefruit, cranberry or pineapple juice
Union Cold Brew$6.00
Served over ice
French Press$8.00
Café Moto organic regular or decaf, serves two

Craft Cocktails

$15

Wipeout
Fresh Watermelon Juice, Lime, Agave, Mint. Spirit of your choice! Titos, Bacardi, Bombay, or Patrоn
California Soul
Tito's, guava, house made lavender and coconut syrup, lemon
Strawberry Fields Forever
Ketel One Vodka, strawberries, lemon, agave
Gangsta's Paradise
Belvedere Pear & Ginger Vodka, St. Germain, serrano, lemon. Served Up
Kokomo
Bacardi Rum, coconut puree, passion fruit, cinnamon
Bramble On
Hendricks Gin, Yuzuri Liqueur, lemon, agave, topped with jamberry foam
Freebird
Don Julio Blanco Tequila, basil grapefruit, cardamom bitters, lime, agave
Bad Moon Rising
Serrano & cucumber infused tequila, lime, celery bitters, Tajin
Purple Haze
Ilegal mezcal, ginger liqueur, prickly pear, lime, sage
Up In Smoke
Del Maguey Mezcal, Herradura Reposado, Aztec cocoa bitters, orange
2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten
Blackberry Infused Bulleit Bourbon, cider, lemon, cinnamon
Some Like It Hot
Jack Daniels Single Barrel, Montenegro Amaro, honey, cinnamon, lemon. Served Hot
Smoke on the Water
Laphroaig Scotch, yellow chartreuse, Luxardo Liqueur, lime. Served Up
Cool Beans
Ketel One Vodka, Mr. Black Liqueur, Baileys, vanilla liqueur, cold brew. Served Up
Union Sangria
Red & white wine, St. Germain Liqueur, lemon, agave, fresh berries

Bottles & Cans

Budweiser$5.00
Corona$6.00
Tecate Alta$6.00
Heineken Zero$6.00
Modelo Especial
- 24oz$9.00
Truly Wild Berry$6.00
Bivouac Blackberry Cider$8.00
Ace Pineapple Cider$7.00
Athletic Brewing Free Wave Non-Alcoholic Hazy IPA$7.00

Draft Beer

Pacifico Lager$6.00
Dos Equis Lager$6.00
Stella Artois$7.00
Coors Light$6.00
Hazy Wonder, Lagunitas$8.00
Sculpin IPA Ballast Point$9.00
805 Blonde, Firestone$8.00
Elysian, Space Dust$8.00
Rotating Handle, Burgeon$9.00
Swamis IPA Pizza Port Brewing$8.00
0.394 Pale Ale, Alesmith$8.00
Bog Trotter Red, Artifex$8.00
The Pupil IPA Societe Brewing$9.00
Hefe Weissbier, Weihenstephaner$8.00
Rotating Flavors, June Shine$11.00
Rotating Flavors, Local Roots$11.00
Rotating Flavors, Ashland Seltzers$7.00
Rotating Nitro Draft$8.00

White, Rosé, & Sparkling Wine

Chandon | Brut | Napa Valley
- 187ml$13.00
- 750ml$40.00
Le Grand Courtage | Brut Grande Cuvée Rose | France
- 187ml$13.00
Gancia | Prosecco | Canelli | Italy
- 187ml$13.00
Ruffino | Prosecco Rose | Italy
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$50.00
Beach by Whispering Angel | Rose | Italy
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$48.00
Kim Crawford | Sauvignon Blanc | New Zealand
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$46.00
Chalk Hill | Sauvignon Blanc | Sonoma, CA
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$58.00
Villa Sandi | Pinot Grigio | Italy
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$42.00
A to Z | Riesling | Oregon
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00
Trimbach | Pinot Blanc | France
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$48.00
Daou | Chardonnay | Paso Robles, CA
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$46.00
Sonoma Cutrer | Chardonnay | Sonoma Coast
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$52.00

Red Wine

Meiomi | Pinot Noir | Coastal California
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00
Intercept | Pinot Noir | Monterey, CA
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$58.00
La Posta Pizzella | Malbec | Argentina
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00
Decoy | Merlot | Napa Valley, CA
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$68.00
Educated Guess | Red Blend | Napa Valley
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$48.00
Robert Hall | Cabernet Sauvignon | Paso Robles, CA
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$44.00
Daou | Cabernet Sauvignon | Paso Robles, CA
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$58.00
Unshackled | Cabernet Sauvignon | California
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$56.00
Seghesio | Zinfandel | Sonoma, CA
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$58.00

From the Cellar

Perrier Jouet Grand Brut | Champagne | Epernay, France
- Bottle$80.00
Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label | Champagne | Reims, France
- Bottle$105.00
Veuve Cliquot Rosé | Champagne | Reims, France
- Bottle$115.00
Ruinart | Champagne | Reims, France
- Bottle$200.00
Dom Perignon | Champagne | Epernay, France
- Bottle$295.00
Cloudy Bay | Pinot Noir | Marlborough, New Zealand
- Bottle$85.00
Cakebread Cellars | Chardonnay | Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$89.00
Domaine Carneros | Pinot Noir | Carneros, CA
- Bottle$85.00
Harvey and Harriet | Red Blend | Paso Robles, CA
- Bottle$85.00
The Prisoner | Red Blend | Napa Valley, CA
- Bottle$85.00
Justin Isosceles | Red Blend | Paso Robles, CA
- Bottle$140.00

What 1,056 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Union Kitchen & Tap offers a lively and inviting atmosphere with "great food, drinks, and staff." Known for its vibrant bar scene and delicious dishes like the Creole Shrimp appetizer and Executive Burger, this spot is perfect for both casual dining and celebrations. Service is consistently praised as "fantastic" and "friendly."

1,056 Reviews

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lisa VIP
San Diego16 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Union Tap has the best burger in North County! Their kitchen is consistent and serves excellent food across the board. Staff is friendly and efficient--it's our go to "Saturday night". Love them and thankful to have them.
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Neil VIP
San Diego84 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to watch sports for sure. Cocktails and beer selection is fantastic! We had crab cakes for an appetizer, outstanding. The shrimp and grits is very authentic New Orleans style. Great burger too. We are adding this to our rotation.
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Randy
Orlando12 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a quality place with quality service had lunch with a bunch of lifelong friends and highly recommend!
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Sari
Sacramento8 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Reliable food, great place to watch sports. Love their cocktails and cornbread.
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Darrin
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great beer list and the food is always fantastic! Burger with a fried egg and bacon!!
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Dave VIP
San Diego330 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice dinner with friends - watermelon salad and flatbread were very good - waitperson was nice - prices sure have gone up
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Carla
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had a great experience at Union kitchen and tap. The food was a really really good! We got the Creole shrimp appetizer and although it was small, it was delicious. We split the house salad, which was really good. Had this amazing deep fried egg on it. And we absolutely love the skillet cornbread. Will definitely come back!
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Heidi
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Union is always our favorite for family celebrations. The food is great-wide selection, delicious cocktails, friendly service.
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John
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and customer service for all !!!!!!!!!!
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Steve VIP
San Diego11 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food Great atmosphere Lots of televisions Great service Fun and upbeat place to go
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UNION Kitchen & Tap is rated 4.6 stars by 1056 OpenTable diners.

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1108 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

Additional information

Cross street
J Street and Coast Hwy 101
Neighborhood
Encinitas
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public transit
Encinitas Transit Station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Anthony Calamari
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://localunion101.com/
Phone number
(760) 230-2337
Private party facilities
With its unique, upscale yet comfortable atmosphere, whimsical cocktails, classically-flavored food, local craft beers and boutique wine selections, Union Kitchen & Tap has been spell-binding tourists and locals alike since 2011.

UNION Kitchen & Tap

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Additional information

Breakfast

Green Omelette$14.95

Avocado Toast$14.95

Chicken & Waffle$16.95

The Local$12.95

Skillet Cornbread Benedict$14.95

Steak & Eggs$22.95

Short Rib Breakfast Burrito$16.95

Chilaquiles$15.95

Salads

Organic Local Greens$14.95

Kale and Quinoa$13.95

Baby Gem Caesar$13.95

Add to Your Salad

Grilled Chicken Breast$7.95

Blackened Wild Argentine Shrimp$10.95

Blackened Salmon$12.95

Blackened Ahi Tuna$12.95

Marinated Prime Sirloin

Flatbreads

Breakfast$15.95

Prosciutto$17.95

BBQ Chicken$16.95

Bacon Tomato$15.95

Mushroom$16.95

Share Plates

Union Wings$17.95

Bacon Mac & Cheese$12.95

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$12.95

Skillet Cornbread$9.95

Favorites

Union Burger$16.95

Vegan Burger$18.95

B.L.T.A.$15.95

Shrimp & Grits$23.95

Union Gumbo$19.95

Union Power Bowl$17.95

Sides

Basket of Fries$7.95

Sweet Potato Fries$8.95

Truffle Fries$13.95

Drinks

Brunch Beverages

Mimosas$7.00

Bacon Bloody Mary$15.00

Breakfast Shot$12.00

Chandon Split$13.00

Union Cold Brew$6.00

French Press$8.00

Craft Cocktails

Wipeout

California Soul

Strawberry Fields Forever

Gangsta's Paradise

Kokomo

Bramble On

Freebird

Bad Moon Rising

Purple Haze

Up In Smoke

2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten

Some Like It Hot

Smoke on the Water

Cool Beans

Union Sangria

Bottles & Cans

Budweiser$5.00

Corona$6.00

Tecate Alta$6.00

Heineken Zero$6.00

Modelo Especial

Truly Wild Berry$6.00

Bivouac Blackberry Cider$8.00

Ace Pineapple Cider$7.00

Athletic Brewing Free Wave Non-Alcoholic Hazy IPA$7.00