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Union Square Cafe

21 E 16th St New York, NY map / directions subway directions (212) 243-4020  reserve online
Website: http://www.unionsquarecafe.com

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People describe this restaurant as Union Square, American, OpenTable, Reservations, Open 7 Days, American (New), Late Night, Downtown, Bar, and Wines [ tag it ]

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One of America's most popular restaurants, Danny Meyer's Union Square Cafe, serves robustly flavored, seasonal American cuisine in a relaxed setting of casual elegance. We offer a full lunch and dinner menu with daily specials in the dining room and the bar. Union Square Cafe is famous for welcoming guests with excellent value and warm hospitality.

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7 reviews

Award_star_gold First reviewed by:  MichaelNamikas
May 18, 2008 Link

great service...food was alright..i wouldn't...

great service…food was alright..i wouldn’t come back for the amazing food because it was just ehh

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Dec 26, 2007 Link

I don't understand why this is the most...

I don’t understand why this is the most popular restaurant in NYC as per the yearly Zagat Guides. Positives though were that the service was attentive and knowledgeable. The atmosphere was cozy. That’s about it since the food was good but very forgettable.

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Oct 29, 2007 Link

I happen to like this place at 1am. We got...

I happen to like this place at 1am. We got seasoned fries and this great tomato based seafood soup. My buddy got fish n chips which were awesome, and I really wanted to go back and try the 32oz steak on the menu, which was just a challenge. Wait-staff is very attractive if you’re into the whole model-look, and service is a bit slow, but food is good, not your typical diner cafe in-and-out deal.

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Aug 26, 2007 Link

Service is impeccable, atmosphere feels like you are in a...

Service is impeccable, atmosphere feels like you are in an upscale restaurant (which you are), but completely unpretentious and welcoming. And the food is wonderful! This summer there was a roasted onion risotto that was incredible, and all of their pastas are top-notch. A classic New York restaurant that you can enjoy time and time again.

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Aug 7, 2007 Link

Let's be honest with ourselves here. The only reason peop...

Let’s be honest with ourselves here. The only reason people come to USC is because of the struggling model waitresses. As previously stated, the food is mediocre and so are the drinks. There are other restaurants in the area with much better fare and perhaps cheaper even. Unless you like people watching or waitress watching, there’s really nothing else about this place that draws me in.

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Jul 30, 2007 Link

i hate USQC. service is good, but who cares? food is medi...

i hate USQC. service is good, but who cares? food is mediocre, american blase, blah blah blah blah

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Jul 18, 2007 Link

Good, simple food. Great, friendly service. Always crow...

Good, simple food. Great, friendly service. Always crowded.

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