Union Square Cafe

4.4

6069 Reviews

$50 and over

American

Great for fine wines
Great for brunch
Innovative

Danny Meyer's Union Square Cafe has re-opened in its new location on 101 East 19th Street. Founded in 1985, Union Square Cafe was one of the originators of contemporary American cuisine, and remains a destination for warm hospitality and Chef Carmen Quagliata's thoughtfully executed, creative cooking. Union Square Cafe is Danny Meyer’s first restaurant and the birthplace of a generation of widely lauded, award-winning restaurants, as well as the starting point for the careers of many world-renowned chefs.

Union Square Cafe has won five James Beard Awards and also earned Zagat Survey’s #1 ranking as New York’s Most Popular Restaurant an unprecedented nine times.

Union Square Cafe is a non-tipping restaurant. Hospitality Included.
We look forward to welcoming you soon. Reservations are available at UnionSquareCafe.com/reservation.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Italian
Hours of operation
DINNER - Sun-Thurs 5:30PM - 10PM // Fri-Sat 5:30PM - 11PM LUNCH - Mon-Fri 11:45AM - 2:30PM BRUNCH - Sat, Sun 11AM - 3PM PASTRIES, COFFEE AND BRUNCH COCKTAILS - Sat, Sun 10AM - 11AM INTERIM MENU: Mon-Fri 2:30PM - 5:30PM // Sat, Sun 3:00PM - 5:30PM
Phone number
(212) 243-4020
Website
http://www.unionsquarecafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Carmen Quagliata

Location
101 E 19 St., New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood
Union Square
Cross street
5th Ave. and Union Square W.
Parking details
Public pay parking lot available across the street.
Public transit
Take the 4, 5, 6, N, R or L subway trains to the 14th Street/Union Square stop.
Additional
Bar Dining, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Wine

What 6,069 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience

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6,069 Reviews

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WillSkodz
New York City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Reviewed on September 4, 2019
1. Overall 5
We came last night (early) without a reservation and was able to get a table. We immediately were greeted by Monique the Sommelier, who first had us taste USC's brand Tassin by the glass. It was a very delicious start to our night. Then Monique led us to a vintage Billecart-Salmon Cuvee which knocked our socks off! For the end our evening she recommended the best Madeira I have ever had. For dinner, Michael walked us through the menu and made some amazing suggestions. Then at the end we were greeted by Chris the manager, who made sure everything was perfect. Thanks USC ! Will & Phyl of Whitestone
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Daddoo63
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's not news that Union Square Cafe is a classic New York restaurant. The neighborhood, and NYC, for that matter, owes it a great deal of gratitude. I will be one of the faithful waiting with bated breath for the return of this wonderful restaurant when it reopens in spring 2016!
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Peter
New York City
330 reviews
5.0
330 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Final days before the move to 19th street in the spring. The portions are getting larger than ever (cleaning out the fridge) and the favorites are rapidly falling off the chart. You see calamari at almost every table. I had to have one last USC burger before the closure. I hope the new venue delivers what we have come to rely on here.
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Bari
New York City
82 reviews
4.0
82 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I'm so sorry to see this grand old lady leave. It's always been such a treat to dine there. Hopefully, with the new location will come some new personnel. Danny Meyer has always been known for his well trained help -- from the time of reservation to the end of the meal. This hostess was the worst! Yes, we were a tad early, but were not seated until 45 minutes after our reservation time (even though , upon arrival, she told us that we would be on time). She never kept us informed and seemed annoyed when we asked "how much longer"? The no tipping was not in effect there. Hopefully, things will again be GREAT with the new USC!
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Wildcat76
Washington DC
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fortunately we were in town and able to enjoy lunch at this location the last week they were in this location. As always the food and service lived up to our expectations. Looking forward to next time we are in town at the new Union Square Cafe.
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JamesM
New York City
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had brunch on a Sunday here with group of 4. Food was very good especially the cinnamon buns.
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Vijay168
VIP
New York City
45 reviews
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is good but not excellent enough to spend $125 for lunch.
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CS5328
Greater Boston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time in - Finally made it for a lunch because we couldn't get a dinner reservation ..they were Very busy since they are closing for a move soon . Great meal / very good service .. Just an all around teriffic spot .. I'll love to go back to their new place on 19th St for dinner ..
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paprikaj
VIP
New York City
150 reviews
4.0
150 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We are regular lunch patrons and thought we would try the Saturday brunch. We were not impressed by the breakfast options and would definitely go back to the lunch choices. We still love the restaurant and are waiting to see its next phase after the move.
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Morty
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb service, hospitality. Excellent, creative cuisine. Looking forward to reopening/relocation next spring after about 30 years in present location.
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101 E 19 St., New York, NY 10003

Additional information

Cross street
5th Ave. and Union Square W.
Neighborhood
Union Square
Hours of operation
DINNER - Sun-Thurs 5:30PM - 10PM // Fri-Sat 5:30PM - 11PM LUNCH - Mon-Fri 11:45AM - 2:30PM BRUNCH - Sat, Sun 11AM - 3PM PASTRIES, COFFEE AND BRUNCH COCKTAILS - Sat, Sun 10AM - 11AM INTERIM MENU: Mon-Fri 2:30PM - 5:30PM // Sat, Sun 3:00PM - 5:30PM
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public pay parking lot available across the street.
Public transit
Take the 4, 5, 6, N, R or L subway trains to the 14th Street/Union Square stop.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Carmen Quagliata
Additional
Bar Dining, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Wine

Website
http://www.unionsquarecafe.com/
Phone number
(212) 243-4020

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