Union Kitchen Tap - Encinitas

I haven't been back in a few years. I wanted a comfortable place to spend an evening with friends. Reminds of Via Veneto ... and it didn't disappoint! Cool, com... read more I haven't been back in a few years. I wanted a comfortable place to spend an evening with friends. Reminds of Via Veneto ... and it didn't disappoint! Cool, comfortable and the food was wonderful! We will come back!

Great food and service. Very friendly staff and very accommodating for our two children. We all ate until we were full and went into our pockets with two more m... read more Great food and service. Very friendly staff and very accommodating for our two children. We all ate until we were full and went into our pockets with two more meals worth of food. Great neighborhood restaurant and good Italian food. I would recommend the Calimari as a starter who can keep up with the best that Chicago has to offer. We will come back 10 out of 10 experiences! ????????

This is a lovely old world Italian restaurant that reminds of another time. It was a snowy day and the restaurant wasn't crowded for lunch, but the food was gre... read more This is a lovely old world Italian restaurant that reminds of another time. It was a snowy day and the restaurant wasn't crowded for lunch, but the food was great. The bread was fresh and delicious. The homemade minestrone was light and fragrant. The shrimp were excellent. It was my girlfriend's birthday, and our waiter brought a delicious dessert with a message in chocolate on his own initiative. We will come back in any case.

Love it here. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Plenty of TV's if you want to watch any sports and the food. . . SO GOOD. Shrimp and grits flavorful. Football... read more Love it here. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Plenty of TV's if you want to watch any sports and the food. . . SO GOOD. Shrimp and grits flavorful. Football special: dirty wings and meatball sliders good mild sauce on wings, sliders had pestoand ricotta on them, so delicious. I only had time to take a couple pictures of the cornbread but WOW! Comes out steaming HOT!Sweet from the honey and maple and just a touch if spice from the jalapeños. Honestly, the best cornbread I have ever had. Justlook at that pool of butter! My fork was ready to dive in it!!

What a great place! Fun atmosphere and tons of seating outside and back from the street as well. Service was prompt and Emily was fantastic! I love the Vegan-sp... read more What a great place! Fun atmosphere and tons of seating outside and back from the street as well. Service was prompt and Emily was fantastic! I love the Vegan-specific part of their menu. Takes the guesswork out and eliminates the need for substitutionsto get a healthy and tasty Vegan dish. I went for late lunch and had the Union Power Bowl and shared the Mushroom flatbread (notVegan). Yummy! Fun place for adults and families and lots of pet-friendly patio space.