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Welcome to The Union Bar & Provisions, a contemporary tavern built to bring people together over great food and drinks. Located in a beautiful new building in the heart of East Rutherford adjacent to the train station, The Union Bar delivers a classic dining experience that blends elevated comfort food, handcrafted cocktails, and artful design within a lively, welcoming atmosphere.
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Address: 170 Union Ave, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Website: https://theunionbarnj.com/
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Reviews
Kassandra Khoury
My boyfriend and I came here for dinner, and overall it was a nice night.
The interior is absolutely beautiful, especially with the holiday décor — warm lighting, festive touches, and a really cozy atmosphere that makes the place feel special the moment you walk in. It definitely has that elevated, date-night vibe.
The drinks were great. Their cocktails are super well-made, balanced, and honestly one of the best parts of our experience. We’d come back just for the drinks and ambiance alone.
As for the food… it was just okay. Nothing was terrible, but nothing really stood out either. For the price and presentation, we expected a bit more flavor and better execution. It wasn’t bad enough to send anything back — just not memorable compared to the quality of the cocktails and the gorgeous setting.
The service was pleasant, and we still enjoyed our night, but the food definitely didn’t hit the way we hoped.
Overall, we’d go back for a drink at the bar or to enjoy the atmosphere, but probably not for a full dinner.
… moreThe interior is absolutely beautiful, especially with the holiday décor — warm lighting, festive touches, and a really cozy atmosphere that makes the place feel special the moment you walk in. It definitely has that elevated, date-night vibe.
The drinks were great. Their cocktails are super well-made, balanced, and honestly one of the best parts of our experience. We’d come back just for the drinks and ambiance alone.
As for the food… it was just okay. Nothing was terrible, but nothing really stood out either. For the price and presentation, we expected a bit more flavor and better execution. It wasn’t bad enough to send anything back — just not memorable compared to the quality of the cocktails and the gorgeous setting.
The service was pleasant, and we still enjoyed our night, but the food definitely didn’t hit the way we hoped.
Overall, we’d go back for a drink at the bar or to enjoy the atmosphere, but probably not for a full dinner.
Emmanuel Amador
I stopped by this evening and I must say the experience exceeded my expectations. The drinks and appetizers were absolutely delicious. The service was excellent very welcoming and friendly. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside, which made the atmosphere even more enjoyable. I’ll definitely be returning!
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The Union Bar is a beautiful, modern, and very clean spot in East Rutherford. The atmosphere feels upscale, and I appreciated the little touches—like someone opening the door for you. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive, which made the service welcoming from the start.
On the food side, the French Dip sandwich was absolutely outstanding—probably the highlight of the meal. The burger was a good size and juicy, while the nachos were flavorful (though very spicy, so be prepared if you’re not into heat). Unfortunately, the Cobb salad was a letdown—plain, boring, and unappealing in presentation. A missed opportunity for such a classic dish.
There were a few disappointments with the bar and service timing: no stuffed olives available for my martini (a small but frustrating detail, since so many martini lovers enjoy them), and the drinks took quite a while to arrive. The food also came out sporadically, rather than together, which disrupted the flow of the meal.
Atmosphere-wise, while the interior is lovely, it’s very cold inside—definitely bring a sweater. It’s also extremely noisy, and the sound of the train going by only adds to the loudness.
Overall, The Union Bar has a lot of potential: great presentation, friendly staff, and some standout dishes. But with slower service, inconsistent food timing, and a few misses on the menu, it’s not quite there yet. Hopefully, with some adjustments, it could become a go-to spot.
… moreOn the food side, the French Dip sandwich was absolutely outstanding—probably the highlight of the meal. The burger was a good size and juicy, while the nachos were flavorful (though very spicy, so be prepared if you’re not into heat). Unfortunately, the Cobb salad was a letdown—plain, boring, and unappealing in presentation. A missed opportunity for such a classic dish.
There were a few disappointments with the bar and service timing: no stuffed olives available for my martini (a small but frustrating detail, since so many martini lovers enjoy them), and the drinks took quite a while to arrive. The food also came out sporadically, rather than together, which disrupted the flow of the meal.
Atmosphere-wise, while the interior is lovely, it’s very cold inside—definitely bring a sweater. It’s also extremely noisy, and the sound of the train going by only adds to the loudness.
Overall, The Union Bar has a lot of potential: great presentation, friendly staff, and some standout dishes. But with slower service, inconsistent food timing, and a few misses on the menu, it’s not quite there yet. Hopefully, with some adjustments, it could become a go-to spot.
Erika Negron
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We had an amazing experience here! From the moment we walked in, Conor and James made us feel so welcome—and they seriously make the best drinks my spicy Paloma was so good I had to order multiple!!! The food was incredible too: my husband had the French dip, and I ordered the Chinese chicken salad. Both were so good we completely forgot to take photos!
Huge shoutout to Conor and James for their outstanding service and talent—they truly know their craft and went above and beyond to make our visit memorable. We can’t recommend this place enough and will definitely be back!
… moreWe had an amazing experience here! From the moment we walked in, Conor and James made us feel so welcome—and they seriously make the best drinks my spicy Paloma was so good I had to order multiple!!! The food was incredible too: my husband had the French dip, and I ordered the Chinese chicken salad. Both were so good we completely forgot to take photos!
Huge shoutout to Conor and James for their outstanding service and talent—they truly know their craft and went above and beyond to make our visit memorable. We can’t recommend this place enough and will definitely be back!
M B
We chose this place on a beautiful day for one reason only: to sit outside. When we arrived, the hostess told us they weren’t seating outdoors—even though two tables were already occupied there. Reluctantly, we sat inside. Just five minutes later, they began seating new guests outside. The patio never filled up, and there were always open tables, yet we were never offered the chance to move.
The food didn’t redeem the negative experience either. The spinach and artichoke dip was dense, dry, and tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for hours. The other dishes were disappointing and were not fresh whatsoever. While our server was friendly, the hostess’s service was dismissive at best.
The only positive thing here is the design of the space, but unfortunately, that doesn’t make up for the poor service and mediocre food. We left disappointed, and wouldn’t recommend this spot for anything other than the decor and maybe a drink. Highly recommend skipping this place and going to Eros nextdoor for actual fresh quality food, good service, and outdoor seating.
… moreThe food didn’t redeem the negative experience either. The spinach and artichoke dip was dense, dry, and tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for hours. The other dishes were disappointing and were not fresh whatsoever. While our server was friendly, the hostess’s service was dismissive at best.
The only positive thing here is the design of the space, but unfortunately, that doesn’t make up for the poor service and mediocre food. We left disappointed, and wouldn’t recommend this spot for anything other than the decor and maybe a drink. Highly recommend skipping this place and going to Eros nextdoor for actual fresh quality food, good service, and outdoor seating.
Justin DeMuro
Had the pleasure of checking out this new restaurant the other day. It just opened up, so I went in acknowledging any rough edges could still be ironed out. That said, the entire experience was extremely smooth and pleasant.
My initial impression was great – the hostess greeted me as soon as I walked in, a super cute girl very bubbly and sweet, I think her name was Dorothy? Or Darby? Not sure… but she was very friendly and immediately brought me to my seat.
My waitress was very nice and attentive – I ordered the “brown butter washed old fashioned” and the nachos to start. The nachos were EXCELLENT. I was kind of surprised it was just a starter since the plate had a ton of food on it. Everything on it was super fresh and delicious, and I was told the tortilla chips were house-made (as I suspected). Honestly, this was filling enough for a meal. The Old Fashioned was great – fairly standard as far as I can tell, I wasn’t sure what the brown butter part was tbh, but I like how it sounds.
For my entree I ordered the fish & chips. It came with a nice tartar sauce that balanced the crispy batter and fries. Again, lots of food on the plate and I was already pretty full from just the nachos so I took the rest home and ate it for lunch the next day. Everything came out right on time, too.
While I was there, the owner and manager seemed to be making rounds and I got to meet both of them. Pat and Michael, respectively. Nice guys – I always appreciate when the owner greets their guests to ensure they’re enjoying themselves.
Other than the food, the atmosphere was perfect. The design of the place – well you can see in photos – is very “millennial-esque” – done very well. Nice and clean, super high ceilings, subway tile, orb sconces, ship-lap, the whole 9. It’s also much bigger inside than you realize. There’s the initial bar/dining area when you walk in, then there’s a separate room off to the side, a patio outside, and an upstairs. Tons of room here, and judging by the quality of the food and how busy the place was on a Sunday night, they’re going to be using it consistently.
Overall, I’m excited about this new restaurant – I think it’s going to be very popular and I’m already excited to go back. Such a great atmosphere to bring a few friends for a drink and some good food.
… moreMy initial impression was great – the hostess greeted me as soon as I walked in, a super cute girl very bubbly and sweet, I think her name was Dorothy? Or Darby? Not sure… but she was very friendly and immediately brought me to my seat.
My waitress was very nice and attentive – I ordered the “brown butter washed old fashioned” and the nachos to start. The nachos were EXCELLENT. I was kind of surprised it was just a starter since the plate had a ton of food on it. Everything on it was super fresh and delicious, and I was told the tortilla chips were house-made (as I suspected). Honestly, this was filling enough for a meal. The Old Fashioned was great – fairly standard as far as I can tell, I wasn’t sure what the brown butter part was tbh, but I like how it sounds.
For my entree I ordered the fish & chips. It came with a nice tartar sauce that balanced the crispy batter and fries. Again, lots of food on the plate and I was already pretty full from just the nachos so I took the rest home and ate it for lunch the next day. Everything came out right on time, too.
While I was there, the owner and manager seemed to be making rounds and I got to meet both of them. Pat and Michael, respectively. Nice guys – I always appreciate when the owner greets their guests to ensure they’re enjoying themselves.
Other than the food, the atmosphere was perfect. The design of the place – well you can see in photos – is very “millennial-esque” – done very well. Nice and clean, super high ceilings, subway tile, orb sconces, ship-lap, the whole 9. It’s also much bigger inside than you realize. There’s the initial bar/dining area when you walk in, then there’s a separate room off to the side, a patio outside, and an upstairs. Tons of room here, and judging by the quality of the food and how busy the place was on a Sunday night, they’re going to be using it consistently.
Overall, I’m excited about this new restaurant – I think it’s going to be very popular and I’m already excited to go back. Such a great atmosphere to bring a few friends for a drink and some good food.
Aaron Treherne
Beautiful building inside and out, great atmosphere and staff were smiling and very attentive. Appetizers were fresh and crispy with some homemade ingredients. Entrees were the same, delicious and appetizing to the eyes as well. My family and I didn’t have room for dessert, but we’ll definitely be returning ❤️
… morePamela Anderson
Really enjoyable evening. Beautiful space with marble bar. Food was delicious. We had oysters, shrimp cocktail (standout – huge meaty and flavorful), pork chop and filet mignon. All were perfectly seasoned and delicious but the pork chop was exquisite. The most juicy and buttery soft pork chop I’ve ever had. Out of this world. Would go back just for that. Amazing and friendly service. You get what you pay for and it was well worth it. This was ooening night so I expect it to only get better. Keep it up!
… moreWilliam Bauman
I dined here last night with my Son for the first time. I thought our experience was excellent. The food was really delicious and our server was very attentive and bubbly. I had the meatloaf (pictured) and he ordered chicken fingers/fries. The atmosphere is very pleasant but can become a little noisy as the crowd shuffles in (Thx Billy 🙂 Prices are higher than other local places but, as a brand new upscale restaurant/bar, it might be expected. I give 4 stars for a great dining experience! I’m sure there are areas where they could use some improvement, however I didn’t notice it anywhere. We will be back.
… moreFrank Travisano
This place is an absolute gem! The food is incredible—especially the French Dip sandwich, which might just be the best I’ve ever had. The cocktails are beautifully curated, balanced, and clearly crafted with care. The service was amazing from start to finish, making the whole experience even better. Plus, there’s plenty of parking, so getting here is a breeze. A perfect spot for great food, drinks, and atmosphere!
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