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Union Square Cafe

Critics' Pick

21 E. 16th St., New York, NY 10003
nr. Union Sq. West See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-243-4020 Send to Phone

Critics' Rating: Price Range: $$$$
Reader Rating:
10.0 out of 10

1 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: American Nouveau

Photo by Quentin Bacon, Courtesy of Union Square Cafe

Map

Official Website

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Hours

Sun-Thu, noon-2:30 and 5:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat, noon-2:30 and 5:30pm-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W at 14th St.-Union Sq.

Prices

$23-$34

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Bar Scene
Business Lunch
Celeb-Spotting
Dine at the Bar
Hot Spot
Lunch
Notable Wine List
Singles Scene

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

Yes, the rooms are a little cramped, and after twenty years, those scrawled murals on the wall look like some early Martha Stewart experiment gone horribly awry. But consistency and good cheer are the keys to Danny Meyer’s perennially popular, Zagat-approved restaurant. And nowhere else are uncommon combinations such as wasabi mashed potatoes so seamlessly incorporated into dishes (so as to never frighten the buttoned-down natives). Surprisingly, vegetarians will eat better here than at any of their hallowed haunts. The bar is a great place to lunch solo. And the banana tart with honey-vanilla ice cream can make you act the fool. — Adam Platt, Robin Raisfeld, and Rob Patronite

Light Bar Menu

Daily, 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Reservations
Can be made up to 28 days in advance.

Recommended Dishes

Filet mignon of tuna, $32

Reader Ratings

10.0

Consistently excellent

MsVicki from Helotes | Posted on 1/5/07

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	9
Service:	10

Décor:	10

Value:	10

I've been to Union Square Cafe several times and have never been disappointed. The food and service are consistently above expectations, although some dishes tend to be on the salty side. Don't have a reservation? Sit at the bar...Read More