Union Proper

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A bowl of creamy leek soup topped with crispy shallots and microgreens, served on a blue willow-pattern plate at Union Proper
Hours
Monday11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday11:30 AM–9 PM
SundayClosed

Where it is

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Union Proper is in the Madre space at 890 William Hilton Parkway, Suite 74 on Hilton Head Island, and comes from the owners of Jane Bistro in Shelter Cove. It is a new restaurant, and reviewers open with the room itself: warm, comfortable and, in one diner’s words, one of the nicest interiors on the island. Everything comes out on blue willow-pattern china.

Union Proper Menu

Union Proper is open for lunch and dinner. The menu centers on American and French food, with higher prices.

What to Order at Union Proper

The shrimp and scallop pasta is the dish people mention most, and reviewers say it is generous with the seafood. Also praised: the lemon Parmesan chicken, the beef bourguignon, mussels and frites, a leek soup, and salads built from fresh, carefully balanced ingredients. The bread is well liked. Several reviewers name their server and credit the service as a reason to come back, so it is worth asking for recommendations. The menu button above has the current dishes.

Reservations and Hours

Union Proper takes reservations through OpenTable, which is the easier way to get a weekend table while it is still new. Listings show dinner service from about 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, but hours have changed since opening, so check the reservation page or call before you go.

Getting There

Union Proper is in the shopping center at 890 William Hilton Parkway, on the way to the south end of the island. More places to eat are on the Hilton Head restaurants page and in the Hilton Head dining guide.

What diners say

Diners describe hearty, well-made dishes, with the shrimp and scallop pasta, beef bourguignon and lemon Parmesan chicken standing out. They like the warm, welcoming room, the fresh ingredients and the friendly, knowledgeable servers.

Watch: Union Proper, Hilton Head: What to Order and How to Book

Union Proper is a new restaurant on Hilton Head Island, from the owners of Jane Bistro in Shelter Cove, and reviewers open with the room itself: warm, comfortable and, in one diner’s words, one of the nicest interiors on the island. It is in the Madre space at 890 William Hilton Parkway, Suite 74, in a shopping center on the way to the south end of the island.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Union Proper take reservations?

Yes. You can book through OpenTable, and it is the safer choice for weekend dinners.

Who owns Union Proper?

It is run by the owners of Jane Bistro and Bar in Shelter Cove.

What is Union Proper known for?

Reviewers praise the shrimp and scallop pasta, beef bourguignon, lemon Parmesan chicken and the interior, plus attentive service.

Where is Union Proper?

890 William Hilton Parkway, Suite 74, Hilton Head Island, in the space that was Madre.

What are the hours at Union Proper?

Monday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Sunday. Call (843) 715-0124 to check holiday and off-season hours.

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