Danny Meyer is a highly influential New York City restaurateur, founder, and executive chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG). He is widely recognized for pioneering 'Enlightened Hospitality,' a business...
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Union Square Cafe is an absolute classic for a reason, but what really elevates it is how seamlessly they handle non-meat diners without making plant-based dishes feel like an afterthought.
The hospitality is legendary—warm, incredibly attentive, and effortlessly polished from the moment you step through the door. But the real highlight is the food. Because of their close ties to the Union Square Greenmarket, the farm-to-table seasonal options are outstanding. Instead of just offering a basic side salad, their pasta and vegetable-forward mains—like the seasonal handmade gnocchi, roasted market vegetables, and rich carpaccio dishes—are genuinely thoughtful and packed with flavor.
Whether you’re strictly vegetarian or just dining with a group of mixed palates, everyone leaves happy. Fantastic food, top-tier service, and a welcoming vibe every time. Highly recommend!
Food was lovely and well cooked. The flavors were there as well as the spectacular service provided. The broccoli was well seasoned with a nice flavor profile that provided depth from sweet to savory. The potatos were lovely, texture and flavor was there. Chicken was just right and tender, no flaws there. I was content with the meal and experience overall.
I love the staff here, they’re so great and attentive!
Food was really good but not jaw dropping insane, perhaps our expectations were high given the hype. Seafood platter was alright, the salmon was really good and had a cilantro sauce of some kind. The burger was good but I’d rate it 8.5/10 - the frites were delicious though. We did like everything, drinks were yum, all in all it was a nice dinner.
I’ve been here a couple of times, and this visit was just so-so. The food was good overall, but nothing really stood out or felt worth recommending. The bluefin tuna portion was honestly a bit of a joke—it looked even smaller in person.
Service also didn’t feel particularly warm, especially after the shift change, which made the experience a bit less enjoyable.
That said, the restaurant itself is still lovely as always. The second-floor loft area remains my favorite.
I was treated to my Mother’s Day dinner here this year. My son made an excellent choice. I have never had such an amazing meal and the service was out of this world.
We were served warm bread when we sat down. We ordered a Crab Cale and Duck Liver Profiterole for an appetizer. They were both delicious.
For dinner I ordered the Gemelli allo Zafferano. This was absolutely the most delicious shrimp dish I’ve ever tasted. My son had the Mafaldine all’ Anatra (Duck Ragu). I am not at all a duck fan but, wow! Very tasty. We also ordered the Chocolate Hazelnut Tart, it too was out of this world.
Hands down one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. Thank you to the staff for also being ON POINT! Highly recommend!
