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Danny Meyer’s Union Square Cafe has re-opened in its new location on 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 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.
Danny Meyer’s first restaurant serves seasonal New American fare in a casually refined setting.
Hours
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–10:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 101 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 243-4020
Website: https://www.unionsquarecafe.com/menus/
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Visit Union Square Cafe in New York, NY at 101 E 19th Street. Open for lunch daily: 11:30am – 2:30pm, for midday daily: 2:30pm – 5pm, and for dinner Sunday …
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David Warfle
This restaurant was recommended to us, and I’m genuinely thankful we decided to give it a try. From the moment we sat down, everything just felt right. When I say this was one of the best meals I’ve ever had, I truly mean it. Every dish we ordered was outstanding, from flavor to presentation, and you could tell a lot of care went into each plate. Beyond the food, the atmosphere was calm, warm, and incredibly relaxing, which made the whole experience even better. It’s the kind of place that reminds you how special a really great meal can be. We’ll absolutely be back the next time we’re in the city.
… moreKyle S.
Cannot say how great our experience was! Cocktail list was interesting and the drinks were well made. For food- It’s rare that the bread service blows you away. It was soft, crispy-crusted, flavorful, and included a unique and very tasty spread. For appetizers, the broccoli was highly recommended and I now understand why. Tuna was solid and had a unique flavor to it but nothing out of this world. For mains, the lamb rack and duck pasta were spectacular. We sat upstairs and our server, Mike, gave fantastic service. I highly recommend you test this place out and ask for Mike!
… moreDwight Kenneth
Everything was phenomenal from start to finish. My only critique is that the stake should’ve been served a little bit warmer. It seems like it was left out. It should’ve came on a hot plate. Just to get a little bit more sizzle or char around the crust of the steak.
The complementary focaccia bread with sesame seed and the Calabrian chili butter was a phenomenal way to start the evening. We also paired it with some red wine. no one in the restaurant was pretentious. It was casual and upscale at the same time. One of the standout dishes was the potato puff pastry with crab meat. It was absolutely divine. The richness of the butter was a great contrast. The acidity of the lemon really heightened the dish. And the textural contrast between the soft potatoes, the flaky pastry and the sweet and lumpy crab was amazing
The pasta was also phenomenal. It was perfectly cooked and the duck ragu was seasoned and cooked to perfect perfection
We did go a little overboard by getting the ribeye steak. Cost about US$170. But it’s enough to feed two people. It also came with two side sides. The sides were OK. They weren’t mind blowing.
What really stood out to us was our server Yoshi ! She was patient and understood the menu. She knew exactly what to recommend for first timers. I feel like she went above and beyond that her job. So the service was a 10 out of 10.
Like I said overall, it’s a phenomenal place. You are gonna be paying a slight premium. But it’s a great place for a date night. I would just say that they gotta work on serving the stake a little bit warmer.
… moreThe complementary focaccia bread with sesame seed and the Calabrian chili butter was a phenomenal way to start the evening. We also paired it with some red wine. no one in the restaurant was pretentious. It was casual and upscale at the same time. One of the standout dishes was the potato puff pastry with crab meat. It was absolutely divine. The richness of the butter was a great contrast. The acidity of the lemon really heightened the dish. And the textural contrast between the soft potatoes, the flaky pastry and the sweet and lumpy crab was amazing
The pasta was also phenomenal. It was perfectly cooked and the duck ragu was seasoned and cooked to perfect perfection
We did go a little overboard by getting the ribeye steak. Cost about US$170. But it’s enough to feed two people. It also came with two side sides. The sides were OK. They weren’t mind blowing.
What really stood out to us was our server Yoshi ! She was patient and understood the menu. She knew exactly what to recommend for first timers. I feel like she went above and beyond that her job. So the service was a 10 out of 10.
Like I said overall, it’s a phenomenal place. You are gonna be paying a slight premium. But it’s a great place for a date night. I would just say that they gotta work on serving the stake a little bit warmer.
John Gonsalves
Dined at Union Square Cafe and had a really good overall experience. The French toast with the citrus salad was very nice and well balanced not too sweet, and the citrus added a really refreshing contrast.
I also had the pasta with clams, which was very flavorful, though definitely heavy on the garlic. If you like bold garlic flavor, this will hit the spot. The fries were another standout very thin, lightly battered, and fried in rosemary oil, which gave them an amazing aroma and crispness.
Overall, the food was thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. A solid spot that lives up to its reputation.
… moreI also had the pasta with clams, which was very flavorful, though definitely heavy on the garlic. If you like bold garlic flavor, this will hit the spot. The fries were another standout very thin, lightly battered, and fried in rosemary oil, which gave them an amazing aroma and crispness.
Overall, the food was thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. A solid spot that lives up to its reputation.
Sabena Singh
Did you know that the Restaurant Week special of $45 for two courses from the main menu is held every single day at Union Square Cafe? This was a surprise. Jennifer had always wanted to eat at USC and as Restaurant Week started on January 20th we had lunch on the 23rd. As we entered the room was buzzing with diners. We sat upstairs and perused the menu. Natalie, our server, brought us a plate of the house made bread with a spicy garlic sauce. Each bite of this warm bread smeared with the garlic sauce was ambrosial and is replenished if asked which we did. Jennifer ordered the garlic potato chips, broccoli with candied pecans and pomegranate and the celebrated burger. She washed it all down with a ginger ale. The citrus salad and trout were my choices. The chips were tasty and I noticed other tables had also chosen it. Unfortunately, Jennifer’s burger had cheese on it which she didn’t want but decided not to say anything. We were too full to order desserts but did look at the menu. Service at USC is always impeccable. I have eaten here a few times and for restaurant week. Now we know that we can come here for lunch any day of the week.
… moreMaksim Blokhin
The dishes I tried were absolutely fantastic. Truly fantastic — not just “good” or “very tasty,” but the kind of food that makes you pause and simply enjoy the moment.
I want to give special recognition to our server, Paul. Honestly, I have never met anyone like him — you could make a movie about this person.
He remembered that two weeks ago my daughter had been here and that she follows a gluten-free diet. Without hesitation, he immediately explained which dishes contained gluten and which did not. The level of attention to detail, care, and genuine friendliness was remarkable. This is not something you can fake or teach — no amount of money could buy this kind of service. It’s a true gift.
Thank you to this place for allowing me to spend my birthday here.
Have a wonderful year, my friends.
… moreI want to give special recognition to our server, Paul. Honestly, I have never met anyone like him — you could make a movie about this person.
He remembered that two weeks ago my daughter had been here and that she follows a gluten-free diet. Without hesitation, he immediately explained which dishes contained gluten and which did not. The level of attention to detail, care, and genuine friendliness was remarkable. This is not something you can fake or teach — no amount of money could buy this kind of service. It’s a true gift.
Thank you to this place for allowing me to spend my birthday here.
Have a wonderful year, my friends.
Brandon Burrell
Spent $140 to have the lasagna delivered to me. What an experience this was!
This is easily the best lasagna I’ve had in my life. The pasta is so delicate and perfectly layered with the filling. It’s immaculately put together.
The cheese flavor is outstanding, the pork flavor is there and the ground broccoli thrown in is a nice touch.
The reason this is getting a 4 and not a 5 is because there is a lack of sauce on it. There is a small amount of sauce on top and not much else. They also give you a cup of cheap grated parmesan to sprinkle on top. Some freshly shredded parmesan, Romano or Asiago would have been better. I ended up grating my own Romano and topping with it.
I shared this with my family and sadly my dad said he thought stouffers was better especially considering the price ♂️
To me it was amazing. Doesn’t look like it’s served on the actual menu in the restaurant but if it was I would be ordering it at the restaurant.
Purchased via goldbelly. Reviewing here because goldbelly doesn’t allow reviews that are even slightly critical of any product
… moreThis is easily the best lasagna I’ve had in my life. The pasta is so delicate and perfectly layered with the filling. It’s immaculately put together.
The cheese flavor is outstanding, the pork flavor is there and the ground broccoli thrown in is a nice touch.
The reason this is getting a 4 and not a 5 is because there is a lack of sauce on it. There is a small amount of sauce on top and not much else. They also give you a cup of cheap grated parmesan to sprinkle on top. Some freshly shredded parmesan, Romano or Asiago would have been better. I ended up grating my own Romano and topping with it.
I shared this with my family and sadly my dad said he thought stouffers was better especially considering the price ♂️
To me it was amazing. Doesn’t look like it’s served on the actual menu in the restaurant but if it was I would be ordering it at the restaurant.
Purchased via goldbelly. Reviewing here because goldbelly doesn’t allow reviews that are even slightly critical of any product
HA R
I was here for a network dinner upstairs in the backroom for a dedicated event. The food was tasty enough and the mixed drinks were solid. The location is unassuming from the outside but spacious with high ceilings. Close to union Square it’s a solid option id recommend for a descent meal and good drinks. Not cheap though.
… moreRubin Varghese
Came here to celebrate a birthday and I was very impressed. The multiple 5 star reviews are on point. The food was wonderful and good portioned. Zucchini Carpaccio was a great way to start the night. The chicken scarpiello was amazing. Very rich and yet simple. Even the garlic sauce that came with the bread was amazing. The only dish that didn’t hit the high marks was the special appetizer, duck confit tater tots with caviar. The tots were overly fried and the breading was the focus. It would be better if lightly fried or a sauce. But it didn’t take away from the meal.
In addition service was great from begining to end. Our server Jianci gave great recommendations and was the perfect level of attentiveness.
We dined outside which was a perfect setting for a cool end of summer day.
I highly recommend Union Square Cafe especially for special occasions.
… moreIn addition service was great from begining to end. Our server Jianci gave great recommendations and was the perfect level of attentiveness.
We dined outside which was a perfect setting for a cool end of summer day.
I highly recommend Union Square Cafe especially for special occasions.
Branton Williamson
The food was outstanding and the service was impeccable!! In a city where there seems to be a new “outstanding” restaurant opening every week, sometimes the ones that have been around for decades get lost in the noise. This place however, does not. You won’t find a better classic restaurant in the city to eat at. The food still has the quality that is became famous for and the service was the best in the city.
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