Butcher's Union Menu (Update 2025)

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Introducing the Menu at Butcher's Union

At Butcher's Union, a standout spot in Grand Rapids, MI, the menu caters to diverse tastes, combining New American cuisine with a rustic charm. The inviting atmosphere sets the stage for an array of mouthwatering options. Begin your meal with their celebrated meatballs or a fresh salad, both of which have garnered rave reviews for their flavor and presentation.

Main courses feature exceptional dishes like homemade pasta and perfectly cooked steaks, though some may find the steak a tad tough. Vegetarians will appreciate the variety, with dishes like crispy Brussels sprouts and flavorful gnocchi on offer. To complement your meal, explore their extensive whiskey selection or indulge in one of their craft cocktails, such as the Smoked Old Fashioned.

  • Vibrant, casual ambiance perfect for groups or a night out.
  • Attentive service enhances your dining experience.
  • Signature desserts like Chocolate Mousse Cake round off the meal beautifully.

Butcher's Union is not just a meal; it's an experience worth savoring. Whether for a celebratory evening or a casual lunch, this restaurant promises to impress.

Salads Soups Shareables Sandwiches Desserts Meat, Fish Pasta

Salads Soups

Wedge

lil gem lettuce, tangerines, red onion, breadcrumbs, pistachios, pecorino, Caesar dressing

Kale Blue Cheese

kale romaine lettuce, grapefruit, bacon, pickled onion, breadcrumbs, blue cheese dressing

Chopped

crisp greens, hardboiled egg, bacon lardons, tomatoes, croutons, onions, mustard vinaigrette
$$5.00

White Chicken Chili

Mild Mannered Meatballs

freshly ground local beef local pork, creamy polenta, stewed blistered tomato sauce, shaved parmesan, scallion
$$13.25

Barbeque Pork Belly

basil pesto, pink lady apples cilantro, jalapeno, Carolina barbeque sauce
$$13.25

Salmon Ceviche

salmon from Faroe Islands, pink lady apples, radish, cilantro, jalapeno, lime tortilla chips
$$12.75

Hand Cut Fries

crispy fried egg, creamy mornay sauce, creamy aioli, chives
$$9.00

Wagyu Beef Tartare

limited availability capers, chili oil, tarragon aioli, parsley, toasted brioche
$$16.95

Whipped Feta

house made focaccia bread, nduja vinaigrette, pistachios, chives
$$12.25

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

crispy fried brussels sprouts, maplechili glaze, bacon lardons
$$10.75

Peppercorn Slab Bacon

Michigan maple syrup, chives
$$9.00

Crab Fritters

remoulade, celery, jalapeno, crispy capers, pickled onion, chives, dill
$$14.00

Shareables

Sandwiches

West Village Double Cheeseburger

BU butchers beef blend, cheddar, caramelized onions, spicy pickles, creamy aioli, griddled brioche
$$13.25

Smoked Ribeye

limited availability pesto aioli, caramelized onion, aged Cheddar, arugula, griddled brioche
$$17.75

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

roasted jalapeno aioli, candied jalapeno, pickled red cabbage, griddled brioche
$$13.25

Bourbon Apple Crisp

pink lady apples, almond streusel, vanilla ice cream, toffee caramel
$$9.75

Old Fashioned Cheesecake

bourbon soaked cherries, candied pecans, ginger snap crust, orange caramel
$$9.00

Chocolate Mousse Cake

coffee creme anglaise, chocolate hazelnut brownie, chocolate ganache, hazelnut praline crumble
$$9.50

Chocolate Pot De Creme

Grand Mariner Chantilly, fresh raspberry
$$4.00

Desserts

Meat, Fish Pasta

Butchers Cut

crispy Yukon potatoes, fried rosemary, aged cheddar, bearnaise butter, kale,chives
$$29.75

New York Strip From River City Meats

14 oz. grilled New York Strip, fried potatoes, black garlic butter, red wine reduction, red onion, chives
$$42.75

Wagyu Sirloin From Snake River Farms

8 oz. grilled Wagyu Sirloin, red wine reduction, crispy onion flakes, highly jacked potato gratin, garlic green beans
$$28.50

Pappardelle Bolognese

house made pappardelle pasta, freshly ground beef and pork bolognese, sofrito, herb creme fraiche, chili butter, pecorino, chives
$$19.75

Ricotta Agnolotti

house made agnolotti pasta, trumpet chestnut mushrooms from Pebble Creek, black truffle paste, pecorino, chives
$$21.25

Roasted Chicken From Millers Poultry

please allow a 20minute cooking time house made gnocchi, rosemary jus, chestnut mushrooms from Pebble Creek, cilantro, parsley, dill
$$22.75

BU Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

cracked black pepper pan gravy, sweet red onion marmalade, creamy garlicky mashed potatoes, arugula
$$18.75

Sea Scallops

hummus, basil, roasted delicata squash, cherry tomato salsa verde
$$32.75

Salmon From Faroe Islands

romanesco, marble potatoes, baby shrimp, capers, sauce au poivre, dill
$$27.75

Mahi Mahi

smoked marble potatoes, fennel saffron broth, caper olive tapenade, pickled fresno peppers, rapini, scallion, chives
$$25.75