guide to union square dining
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Union square café
Danny Meyer's first restaurant serves seasonal New American fare in a refined setting.
101 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003
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Ippudo
Ramen dishes & pork buns
65 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003
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Tocqueville
Seasonal, French-inspired cuisine, plus multicourse tasting menus
1 E 15th St, New York, NY 10003
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ootoya
Sleek bi-level outpost of a Tokyo izakaya chain
8 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011
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babuji
Modern Indian curries & street food
22 E 13th St, New York, NY 10003
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Brother jimmy’s bbq
Relaxed joint for Southern-style BBQ, including pulled pork & dry-rub ribs, plus sports on TV.
116 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003
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sugarfish
A revered LA sushi chef is behind this popular spot with a simple menu & omakase
33 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003
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Luke’s lobster
Seafood counter serving Maine-style lobster rolls
124 University Pl, New York, NY 10003
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the coffee shop
Brazilian-American eats & a late-night scene, with sidewalk seats for people-watching.
29 Union Square W, New York, NY 10003
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the Pokespot
Hawaiian-style poke bowls
120 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003
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Union fare
Industrial-chic American restaurant in an expansive space also featuring food stands
6 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003
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Gramercy tavern
Elegant tavern with a fixed-price-only dining room & a bustling bar area.
42 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003
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breads bakery
Bright, high-ceilinged bakery featuring handmade breads & baked goods, plus coffee & sandwiches.
18 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003
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craft
Chef Tom Colicchio's refined, farm-fresh American fare served in an elegant space.
43 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003
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Nur
Stylish setting for Middle Eastern small plates & shareable dishes, plus breads.
34 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003
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Tim ho wan
Branch of an acclaimed Hong Kong–based chain specializing in dim sum
85 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003
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Abc kitchen
Chic New American eatery via Jean-Georges Vongerichten sourcing local, organic ingredients.
35 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003
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15 east
Minimalist Japanese spot preparing creative sushi & fish plus cooked dishes in a refined atmosphere.
15 E 15th St, New York, NY 10003
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Fusco
Elegant restaurant for contemporary seasonal Italian dishes & housemade pastas
43 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003
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Abcv
Vegan spot by Jean-Georges Vongerichten for seasonal plates
38 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003
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Make Sandwich
Sandwich shop focusing on high-quality meats, cheeses & veggies.
135 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003