This weekend we hit up Union Republic for dinner. This is our second time eating here and I just love this place. The food, the decor, the ambiance and the service. They have plenty of Vegan/Vegetarian options and they use local, organic ingredients whenever possible! which is AWESOME.
As mentioned in my White Star Bar post, I am not a food critic and will not be analyzing all the dishes a la Anthony Bourdain. I am more interesting in sharing the below information:
- Is this place appropriate for a date? a family dinner? a girls night?
- Is this place child/toddler/baby friendly?
- Food options for Vegans/Vegetarians and Health conscious people
- General Vibes and special attributes
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Family Friendly: Absolutely, the first time we came here was with Mia; they have high chairs and the vibe is pretty laid back therefore it’s a chill place for kids. That being said I do not believe they have a kids menu (unless your kid is into warm octopus) so if you have a picky toddler either bring something with you or order bread (that’s what we did).
Vibes: The pictures says it all! The aesthetics of UR is very clean , modern, and bright. There are beautiful plants on their walls which give the place a nice touch of nature.
Food Options for Vegetarians/Vegans: I ordered the “Alpha & Omega” Vegan Ramen which has grilled leeks, cauliflower in a spicy broth, I am fighting a cold and this was the perfect meal. Last time I came here I ate the “Baby Root Vegetable Salad” , which is also a great vegetarian option. You can get the the roasted brussel sprouts , collard greens and roasted root vegetables. If you aren’t a strict vegan they have a risotto that looked good.
Date night? Family night? This spot is really laid back and not too noisy. The crowd is a mix of couples on dates, friends grabbing a bite before heading to the bars or families enjoying each others company.
Special stuff: Well first off they have agua frescas which is a “light and refreshing beverage” blended with different fruits , sugar and water (and some other stuff I can’t remember). I had the citrus and cucumber agua fresca and that was extremely refreshing, throw in a little Grey Goose and we can get this party started!!
Union Republic has a grab & go fridge with fresh fruit and veggies that are in season, different types of beverages, yogurts and snacks. In the back of the restaurant they sell other random food and snack products, which by the looks of it is all organic and healthy’ish.
The cherry on the cake is that they are BYOB!!!
Meat Lovers: I can’t say much about the meat , since I do not eat it….. but from the looks of it all I have to say is DAMNN that looked good. You want a bad ass steak? come here, walk to their fridge, choose the cut you want and boom. This is what you get…..
I was very close to saying f-k it even after 9 months of not eating any meat, I wanted to take a bite…. I am glad I didn’t though! Veggie Power!!
Service: Our waitress Logan, was a sweetheart! super attentive but also not too overbearing. She was extremely professional and knowledgeable about the food and what a cutie!
Union Republic is a great spot, definitely going back to check out their brunch!
340 Third Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
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