The Farmers Union – American
This lively gathering spot reimagines the classic American tavern with an inviting energy, where the scent of smoky buttermilk-fried ribs and warm, flaky cheddar biscuits fills the air. The kitchen excels at transforming nostalgic favorites into sophisticated shareable plates, from velvety deviled eggs to zesty pimenton garlic prawns, all served in a rustic-chic space designed for spirited conversation and communal indulgence.
151, West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, 95113 https://www.thefarmersunion.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, mediterranean, pescatarian, sugar-free, plant-based, diabetic, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, low-fat, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, south-beach, weight-watchers, low-cholesterol, atkins, volumetrics, alkaline, tlc, detox, mayo-clinic, pegan, lectin-free, slow-carb, candida, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Cheddar Biscuits - $10: honey butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Wings - $16: choice of traditional buffalo or mango-habanero, served with homemade ranch dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Warm Artichoke & Spinach Dip - $18: tortilla chips, crostini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Classic Deviled Eggs - $11: celery, mayo, chives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Lectin-Free
- Pimenton Garlic Prawns - $18: garlic, paprika, lemon juice, parsley, butter, shrimp broth, skillet toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Buttermilk Fried Smoked Pork Ribs - $17: bourbon-cola bbq, jalapeno, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pork & Ricotta Meatballs - $16: roasted tomato, parmesan, basil, skillet toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Calamari - $18: artichoke hearts, green beans, spicy aioli, cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts - $17: bacon, shallots vinaigrette, parmesan Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Roasted Mushroom Empanadas - $15: porcini aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Salmon A La Plancha Tacos - $17: jalapeno slaw, avocado crema, chipotle aioli, salsa roja, lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Beef Brisket Asada Tacos - $17: caramelized onion, avocado crema, cilantro, salsa roja, lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Crab Cakes - $18: fennel slaw, orange, creamy red pepper sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Creamy Tomato Soup (Small) - $9: olive oil, herbs, skillet toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Creamy Tomato Soup (Large) - $12: olive oil, herbs, skillet toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Whole Leaf Caesar (Small) - $9: garlic anchovy dressing, parmesan, croutons Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Whole Leaf Caesar (Large) - $14: garlic anchovy dressing, parmesan, croutons Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Herb & Orange Roasted Beets - $16: arugula, candied walnuts, goat cheese, cranberries, lemon honey vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Iceberg Wedge Salad - $14: iceberg lettuce, blue cheese dressing, tomato, bacon, chives Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Union Market Salad - $22: chicken, tomato, dates, avocado, corn, almonds, goat cheese, croutons, basil vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Grilled Veggie Plate - $20: cipollini onion, portobello mushroom, baby carrots, corn, sweet peppers, avocado, broccolini, squash, lemon, olive oil, maldon salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Pan Roasted Salmon - $34: cannellini beans, squash, swiss chard, onions, garlic, rosemary, caper herb salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Spicy Shrimp & Cheesy Grits - $29: bacon, spiced tomato jus, scallion, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Rosemary-lemon Roasted Half Chicken - $32: mashed potatoes, thyme jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Cider Brined Double Cut Pork Chop - $35: butternut squash gratin, braised red cabbage, spiced apple chutney, port cranberry jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Flat Iron Steak - $36: broccolini, chimichurri, fried egg, dirty fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Grilled 12oz Ribeye Steak - $48: herb roasted fingerling potatoes, onion strings, red wine jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beef Brisket (From the Smoker) - $34: bourbon cola bbq sauce, buttermilk biscuit, frijoles charros, and potato salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- St Louis Style Pork Ribs (From the Smoker) - $34: bourbon cola bbq sauce, buttermilk biscuit, frijoles charros, and potato salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Smoked Half Chicken (From the Smoker) - $32: carolina white bbq sauce, buttermilk biscuit, frijoles charros, and potato salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grass Fed Burger - $22: brioche bun, white cheddar, pickles, all the fixin's Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- French Dip Sandwich - $28: french roll, prime rib, au jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Brisket Sandwich - $26: french roll, crispy onions, bbq sauce, pickled jalapenos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Spicy Roasted Turkey Sandwich - $22: muenster, spinach, bacon, avocado, tomato, cranberry-dijon mustard, basil aioli, ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pesto Chicken Sandwich - $22: focaccia bread, almond pesto, tomato, red onion, havarti cheese, spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Sugar-Free
- Farmer's Bounty Harvest Sandwich - $21: focaccia bun, eggplant, sweet potato, zucchini, roasted red pepper, red onion, herb mayo, avocado Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup - $19: havarti, gruyere, white cheddar, caramelized onion, apple mustard, sourdough, sage butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- House-cut Fries - $10: fried in beef tallow Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Mashed Potatoes - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Sauteed Broccolini - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Cannellini Beans w/Veggies - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Cheesy Grits - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mac-n-Cheese - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Braised Red Cabbage - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Caramelized Bananas Foster Bread Pudding - $14: bourbon-caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Skillet Cinnamon Apple Walnut Crumble - $13: ala mode Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Coconut-Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta - $13: spiced pineapple compote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Warm Chocolate Molton Cake - $12: vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, chocolate crumble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Creme Brulee - $12: berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Seasonal Sorbét - $12: always vegan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Mexican Coke - $5: 355ml
- Mexican Sprite - $5: 355ml
- Mexican Squirt - $5: 355ml
- Boylan's Root Beer - $5: 12oz
- Fever-Tree Ginger Beer or Ginger Ale - $9: 500ml
- Saratoga Sparkling Water (Small) - $5: 355ml
- Saratoga Sparkling Water (Large) - $11: 28oz
- Latigo De Amor - $16: mezcal, luxardo, lime, pineapple, jalapeno, agave
- Paloma Negra - $16: charcoal infused reposado tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave nectar, squirt
- True Love - $17: vodka, mango-strawberry-pom syrup, lemon, agave
- Farmers Margarita - $16: reposado tequila, agave nectar, lime juice
- Moscow Mule - $16: vodka, angostura bitters, ginger beer, lime
- The Bee's Knees - $17: earl grey infused gin, honey-lemon syrup
- Raspberry Fields Forever - $17: raspberry infused tito’s vodka, crème de mure, agave, lemon
- Coco Bongo - $17: coconut rum, pineapple puree, coconut water, lime, dark rum