About Northern UnionA lifelong love of wine, Hospitality & coastal maine.
Northern Union is a wine focused restaurant + bar in the seaside village of Ogunquit, Maine. We offer a selection of over 100 wines, crafted cocktails and select local craft beer, all paired with amazing seasonally-inspired food. Each menu item is hand crafted from the kitchen of Executive Chef Josh Grindstaff.
Our Vibe
Northern Union is a night out to dinner at your cool friend’s house. With a warm and cozy vibe, we invite you to join us at the bar, or in our unique dining room, woven into the old bones of a vintage 1927 Ogunquit home.
Our Crew
Wino/Foodie/ownersMatt & Lauren Wickert
Armed with a passion for food and wine and absolutely zero restaurant experience, Matt & Lauren launched Northern Union in May of 2015. Years later, their commitment to super fine food and wine in a unique coastal setting has never wavered.
Executive ChefJosh GRINDSTAFF
From massive cruise ships to the more intimate kitchens of upscale dining, our very own Kentucky native puts out an amazing variety of local and seasonal dishes. Josh leads the culinary team at Northern Union and was recently named Best Chef of the Seacoast 2023 by the Portsmouth Herald Best of the Seacoast.