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Union Square Cafe

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Local(212) 243-4020

21 E 16th St
New York, NY 10003

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Union Square Cafe
Local(212) 243-4020

21 E 16th St
New York, NY 10003

http://www.unionsquarecafe.com

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For four star dining in New York, try Union Square Cafe. This is a great place. Located in the Flatiron district, this mildly expensive restaurant has been around for the last 15 years, and is one of the popular dining spots in the area. It's known for its contemporary offerings. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. This place features a perfect venue for special occasions. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features brunch, fine wines, and lunch.

User Reviews of Union Square Cafe

Yelp.com Review - by David H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Union Square Cafe is a very reliable restaurant to go to. The bartenders are some of the most friendly and professional around. It is my place to go to whenever I just want to have a simple relaxing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David P.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my all-time favorites. It is dependable, friendly, and the cocktails and food are delicious. A cornerstone of the New York restaurant scene that's not overhyped, not pretentious, but clearly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Delicious!All three varieties of oysters were fresh and flavorful. Watercress salad was fine, but nothing to write home about.The entrees really stood out, each and every dish not only fairly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by pante k.

1.0 of 5 stars. I am a quiet customer that likes to enjoy life, so one night i had the bad idea to eat with my wife at this diner.. I was abused all night, the hostess was screaming at me because i didnt make a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by regina p.

3.0 of 5 stars. There's a couple of things that I am picky about in life; one is my bloody marys, and another is my coffee. Neither impressed me at lunch at USC, but take that with a grain of salt - it was a Sunday,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy J.

2.0 of 5 stars. I went during lunch hours with a colleague while walking around the union square farmers market. I ordered the BLT and she the ricotta gnocchi. I've had better BLT's a quarter of the price and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't really care for the ambiance, seems a bit on the stuffy side and quiet -- the certain NYC clientA�le demands it this way.I'm forced to eat calamari regularly - unless I protest loudly about my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Carolyn D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Had a fabulous meal here on a lovely Saturday night. We started out at the bar, and asked if a table came available to move to the dining room. While at the bar, I had a drink called an aviation -...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kal S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very rare to find a restaurant that seems to get most things right. Service, food and atmosphere make USCafe extremely welcoming. will be going back again, and again, and again.. the main room is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Go for the food, not the ambiance. The decor is boring and the service is generic (and a little pushy). But the food is excellent!
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yuee W.

5.0 of 5 stars. While people rave about this restaurant's fine selection of classic American dining, what peaked my interest the most were the artisanal dessert items of on par with products from Chikalicious and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent choice for dinner with parents, everything from food to service was top notch! We all had half portions of pasta, a MUST! Everything was good but I have to rave about the raviolis. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Full menu at the bar, the full package. The host and servers are happy to help and the food will never disappoint. A little pricey and tough to get reservations but it is very woth it!
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fabulous as always. wild Salmon with Polenta was unbelievable. Only problem the wine pours were a little chintzy and at $22 a glass that was disappointing.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul G.

5.0 of 5 stars. USC is a regular New York stop when visiting. The food here is excellent. The staff is very engaged with customers and I've never has a bad experience with waiters or food here. In fact, we often...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Bangin! From the appetizer to the dessert.The staff is super helpful and friendly. The chef even went out of his/her way to prepare the pappardelle without it's usual chicken stock base. Beer and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather H.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's hard to write anything negative about USC because it is just so eager to please. The staff is gracious and seems to anticipate your needs before you knew you had them. Would you like that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fabulous!!! I'd give this place 6 stars all around if I could! After scouring yelp reviews and pestering my NYC friends, Union Square Cafe was at the top of the list of restaurants I just had to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Robin Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place has been on my "must-dine" list for a while & a weekend in NYC for the boyfriend's B'day was the perfect opp. Perfection from start to finish. Martinis were perfect, tuna tartare app was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard P.

3.0 of 5 stars. My family and I enjoyed a pleasant Sunday lunch at the Union Square Cafe.Some of the dishes seemed a little too salty for our taste, but aside from this one detriment, it was an enjoyable lunch.Worth...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Natasha B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been wanting to visit Union Square Cafe for a looong time, and it finally happened. As Borat would say, "Very Nice". I came here for Sunday lunch, and the food lived up to expectations. For...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Finally went to USC last weekend after wanting to go here since i moved to NYC from the reviews from Friends and Yelpers.I heard the name USC in the same sentences as Grammercy Tavern, and Gotham, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paula S.

5.0 of 5 stars. If I could snap my fingers and be anywhere to eat, this is where I would be. I would sit at the bar (to avoid having to make reservations) and I would order the porcini mushroom gnocci appetizer, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Utaukwa A.

5.0 of 5 stars. My friend and I came to USC on a Friday for lunch during a City Harvest prix fixe special about 2 weeks ago. The deal was $24 for a three course lunch ($1 goes to City Harvest you get a $24 coupon...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy B.

5.0 of 5 stars. It is a subtle thing which they have been able to accomplish. Relaxed dining with top notch execution on the service and food side. Bravo!
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by joe c.

4.0 of 5 stars. great looking place, the lamb thingys are really good. had a good time. cute date place, but also good for groups. must check out when you get the chance.
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric W.

2.0 of 5 stars. Had been looking forward to coming here for a while, and was really disappointed with the meal, though it could have been that we didn't order well. Had Garlic Chips and Fried Calamari to start: the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ml k.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ate here on a lunch. The menu is good, although vegetarians beware there are hidden meat ingredients in the salads and rice so make sure you tell your waiter that you're vegetarian before ordering....
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hani K.

3.0 of 5 stars. My L.A.-based vegetarian friend was duly impressed, but I walked away feeling a little underhwhelmed. I take some responsibility for this in that i ordered completely meatless from a Danny Meyer...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jasmin G.

2.0 of 5 stars. this place was lame. i have no idea what the hype is. the atmosphere is just ok - nothing really interesting or anything, just simple, clean, sophisticated, fine - whatever.a bread basket comes out...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Eh. I feel almost bad giving it only three stars since I had heard such great things, but really, in comparison to the other meals I had this weekend, it was just okay. I had the gnocchi which is my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by William S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I doubt there will be anything too surprising on the USC menu, unless maybe a seasonal special, but everything is rock solid, consistent and delicious! Everything from the simple things like their bar...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Let's set the stage: Saturday brunch reservation for 2PM. Kitchen closes officially at 2:30PM. My party arrives at 2:45PM. There are 2 children in the party. Oy vey.SERVICE: 5 Stars - Without a doubt,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate G.

5.0 of 5 stars. A friend had her graduation dinner here. They only complaints that I have is that the bathroom was waaay cramped and that the bar fills up quickly. All of the food was delicious, and our waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stef P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I knew I would be thrilled with this restaurant and was grateful to snag a 9pm Saturday night reservation.My mom was in town and I wanted a quiet, beautiful restaurant with killer food. Our party of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Thor T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went back to the Union Square CafA� after a long while and was very happy that some things never change, foremost among them the certainty that you will be received with warm hospitality in a Danny...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ed U.

5.0 of 5 stars. Danny Meyer's flagship restaurant may have a generic name, but the food is anything but. This is classic Manhattan dining. I've been wanting to try this place for years, but something a bit trendier,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food, presentation, execution, and service was nearly impeccable. The wait staff was attentive of your needs and helpful without being overbearing. The food was other worldly. I had the beef...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica V.

5.0 of 5 stars. AMAZING!!!! Mouth watering, foodgasmic!!! There is a reason this place has not only 4 stars in food but also in service. Everyone is soooo attentive, and well the food... the food can almost go...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Celebrated a birthday here a few weeks back - it was a lovely experience! The staff are supremely competent and so friendly! Our waitress was able to answer a number of different questions, ranging...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacob A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yellowfin tuna burger, do it
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ok I was VERY excited to try this place thanks to all these yelpers that seemed to have loved it.....Well, I seem to have gotten a very different impression after eating here. I was SO excited to see...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here during restaurant week and completely enjoyed myself. The food, service and ambience were top notch. They sat us at their last table during lunch...so we ended up being the last table in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlie U.

4.0 of 5 stars. This one is up there at the top of the all-time favorites list. With a surprisingly unpretentious decor and attitude, the Union Square Cafe seems to defy every notion of what fine dinning is supposed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hanna S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of the best places in NYC to get a consistently great meal and, even more than that, a consistently great experience. As most of the restaurants in the Union Square Hospitality Group do,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Best Restaurant in Manhattan

My girlfriend arrived 20 minutes early for our 7:30 reservation on a busy Saturday night. Despite being early we were immediately seated. The server was excellent, he overhead us talking about the duck confit...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Betts C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a fabulous place, but unfortunately it's a little too expensive. The menu is lovely and well-constructed. However, as the first Danny Meyer hot spot, it's all starting to feel a bit dated. For...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jasmine s.

2.0 of 5 stars. For the reputation, I expected a lot more. My duck confit was overcooked such that the meat was dried out! The scallops were ok, but nothing that stood out. Such a disappointment
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had the halibut over mushroom and pesto gravy. It was the best meal of my life. The service is excellent and the environment is totally welcoming. I will be back.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chad M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here for lunch twice, once during restaurant week this past summer, and again a few weeks ago during the winter restaurant week. I've got to say that the summer one was a full notch better...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by R S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food and great service. Very attentive and helpful server. The broccoli soup was teriffic! The artic char was prepared perfectly.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I stumbled upon this place by a total accident one night when my family was in town visiting (my extremely choosy family who knows good food). We were wandering the US area reading window menus when a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Redemption after 10years of contempt

I finally gave them another go after 10 years of staying away after my initial visit. There was a long BLONDE hair in my salad & when I tried to return it, the waitress implied that it was probably my hair...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne P.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the few memorable meals I've had. I love coming to New York to eat and I had heard this place was good, so my sister and I came for dinner. This place is GOOD. I give it 5 stars not only for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yasuaki S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I believe that my experience here would have been much better if I had ordered the right thing. Unfortunately I ordered the Yellowfin Tuna Burger which was not what I expected. It was more of a tuna...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Again, this was one of those places I'd heard so much about and went in (against my better judgment) with high expectations. I really shouldn't do that when it comes to Restaurant Week meals, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here with friends and had a fabulous 2 hour lunch!We DID NOT have reservations and the hostess was kind enough to seat us in 20mins. While waiting we went to the bar and the bartender suggested...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Laur T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Don't you just love a busy lunch spot? Definitely makes you forget the recession gloom and all the bad news revolving around wall street these days.Union Square Cafe... the hustle and the bustle, just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by michelle y.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm not sure if it's okay for me to review this place based solely on my Restaurant Week experience but if anything, it should be a reflection of how great this place is, even when you're getting an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sophie N.

4.0 of 5 stars. What's not to like when you get a three course meal for 24.07 total for everyone came out to 30.00 bucks a person...what a steal.Foodie meet up event We ordered the following each:Union Square Cafe...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Thierry S.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is the granddaddy of the new American food movement and should be visited by any foodie. That being said, this 1st outpost of the Danny Meyer empire is definitely showing its age and needs a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by sara K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is incredible. Everything on the menu is fantastic, the wine list wonderful and the service great. Nowhere else have I tried chicken pallard so wonderful and light. Great brunch spot too.
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great meal. Great food, great service, and warm atmosphere provide for an almost five star experience. The pastas were fabulous including the ricotta gnocchi and special capellini with scallops....
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Micah A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place and it's a must when in the city. Incredible staff and wine selection. The food is seasonal and fresh, classic and yet unique.
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lianne Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. Holy shit.Now I know what the hype is all about.What an absolutely wonderful meal.If there was an award for best all-around American restaurant this place definitely deserves it.There's nothing super...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I consistently see USC at the top of the Zagat ratings for "Most Popular" in NYC and for that reason I've been aiming to try it for some time. After further consideration "Most Popular" should...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamel O.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite place to eat.......................during restaurant week!The first time I went to the Union Square Cafe, it was during a huge storm. The rainstorm was so bad that I didnt get the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kris M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Monrovia and I came here on a busy Saturday night when only barseating was available, and there was a 45-minute wait even for that. Westepped out for a while, and when we returned, the very gracious...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by She R. A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Maybe it's because I choose the goose special today but I just thought it was OK. My friend got to choose all the yummy dishes I would have gone for (i.e. Foie gras, the fresh pasta with duck liver...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Over the last few years, Union Square Cafe has always been my go to restaurant whenever I've had a special event or wanted to take visitors to a nice, casual meal. It has never let me down, proving...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by General C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I organized a large dinner for a special friend at Union Sq. Cafe and we were rewarded with a very pleasurable, memorable evening.I was particularly happy with the staff's helpfulness with my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Abigail J.

5.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend and I had a wonderful dinner -- I cant believe I had never been before. I ordered the scallops which were original but wonderful (I am usually not one for inventive food...this was just...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hubby and I ate dinner here on a recent short holiday to New York. I had booked the reservations a month ahead of time to ensure a table. The food was quite good. I had the lamb chops which were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mei Mei J.

4.0 of 5 stars. I usually come here for dinner. This place has great food. They have pretty good food presentation. But I think its a little too price for what it is. Its always busy here. The atmosphere is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Norman S.

5.0 of 5 stars. you can always count on union square cafe for a great meal. the foie gras is always amazing, it is a must try. lamb is always perfectly tender. duck sometimes can be salty. the wednesday dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dean M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sunday lunch highlight: farmers market brussel sprouts w/carmelized onions and bacon. Wild mushroom soup also great! Kobocha squash soup surprisingly bland and served lukewarm, could use a hint of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I finally went here after hearing the hype forever and boy was I surprised to find that it actually lived up to it. This place is so popular that my group of 3 had to make a reservation a month in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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consistently good

A very pleasant room with high ceilings and big windows -- A good place on a...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bedoya S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was downtown one Saturday recently and decided to stop for an impromptu lunch at USC without a reservation. They were not able to seat me at a table, but were more than happy to seat me at the bar....
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Last week I went into The City to take my sister out for a nice lunch. She was getting married and I thought that it would be nice to enjoy a great meal together and chat and laugh and spend some...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by anais l.

2.0 of 5 stars. maybe we caught them on a bad day but why is this place famous and popular? can't even remember what we ordered although it was only a while ago. it was that forgettable. remember my brother was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ayten C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I can't remember if I ever had a good meal here. So, I guess they were all sufficiently forgettable. One thing for sure, it's expensive and not worth the price for overly simplistic food, very slow...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nana C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here several times and the food never disappoints. foie gras for appetizers (yum), and fish for dinner. simple menu, simply dishes, but sophisticated tasting food that's great & consistent...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Teresa G.

5.0 of 5 stars. USC had some big shoes to fill in the way of birthday dinners. Last year we dined at Gramercy Tavern to celebrate my 28th and this year, for my 25th (strange how I'm getting younger, huh?) we went to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Janeane S.

4.0 of 5 stars. OMFG, I had the most delicious pasta dish here! It was fresh spaghettini with sauteed Hen of the Woods mushrooms and spinach, topped with two sunny-side up eggs. The way the runny yolk mixed in with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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delicious but pricey

need I say more :)
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mona W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I find this to be the perfect place to take your parents or a date. Its classy, great food and terrific service. It isn't easy getting a decent reservation (i.e 8PM dinner) but is worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jinny S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have very fond memories of this place from the summer of 2003. Five years later and I'm still in love with USC (not my alma mater, but the restaurant).While the food may seem pedestrian, no one can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Briana J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have no complaints about this place. The service was great, the food was tasty and the staff was very friendly. I was impressed at how friendly the staff was given the fact that some folks in my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ed L.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I was on my way to NY, I decided to take a book with me for the flight. This step in itself was against all odds; I don't read period. The book was named "Small Giants" which talked about private...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by leslie m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh Damn, this place is great. Ya know, one of things I like about NYC is professional wait staff. These are the folks who are there but not there. They do a great job, knew we were there for a quick...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ligaya S.

4.0 of 5 stars. A party of six with a few finicky eaters and a pastry chef, the service staff definitely had a task ahead of them. Although our ordering process did take some time, due solely on our part, she took...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jeff c.

5.0 of 5 stars. What do you do for an encore when you had Gramercy Tavern the day before for Restaurant Week? Go here, that's what. When I called they said there was walk-in only starting at 12pm so we got there at...
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Yelp.com Review - by Arlyne B.

5.0 of 5 stars. A fantastic deal for Restaurant Week. For $24.07, I started with the insalata caprese (vine ripe tomatoes, basil and very fresh mozzarella); the entree of Trout In Scapece (crispy skinned trout...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been to Union Square Cafe a couple of times and I thought the food was decent but not good enough to warrant the "elite" price that they charge. I remember having the seared tuna which was quite...
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul V.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a restaurant I have been wishing to eat at every since I brought the cookbook some years ago. Every recipe I tried was a success. So, I finally got a chance to try one of the classic standbys...
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Yelp.com Review - by Margarita V.

4.0 of 5 stars. **FOUR 1/2 STARS**Took Mom here for a birthday lunch. Service was superb. We got there early and were seated right away. Our waitress was a lovely Hungarian woman who knew when to give us attention...
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Bad Management wrecked USC

What a difference 4 months makes! I wrote in July that USC was "near perfect" and "welcoming". Two hostesses discouraged my Nov 1 booking. This time I stopped in personally two days in advance to go over the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Domu S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Been here three times with three different sets of people, and every time I ordered from the starter section and was in a good place at the end of my meal, while my meaty main-course eating companions...
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Yelp.com Review - by julie l.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent food, great service, nice atmosphere. We were just in NY and went to USC for our anniversary/birthday dinner for my son. The waitress was super nice to us, given that we had 2 kids with us...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kari P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Union Square Cafe is fantastic.I was visiting NYC for the first time ever last week. I had read about this place before, and heard the food was great. After looking over online menus of other...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went to this place based on a recommendation from my foodie friend. And for the most part, Union Square Cafe delivered. I hesitate to give it 4 stars, only because it was awfully pricey. We knew that...
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think most people think of this place as a classy or dressy place - good date restaurant, fancy dinner place, etc. But I strolled in one rainy Friday early evening wearing ridiculous pastel purple...
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Yelp.com Review - by Connie W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Heard a lot about this place. Decided to try it. Service and food rocked. Had the pasta with braised rabbit for a starter. Was a bit apprehensive at first but Bugs Bunny was very tasty. Practically...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jade M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Boring foodBoring peopleBoring decorExcellent service
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Yelp.com Review - by Andie J.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I lived in the Union Square neighborhood for 2 years back in the late 90s I could only dream about going to Union Square Cafe. Now that I am back living in CA (and making about 3x more money than...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ai M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Good sweet oysters. I would come back for the light and pillowy gnocchi. Short wait. The server gave my friends the yellowtail steak instead of the sandwich and covered the difference.
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Yelp.com Review - by Jasmine T.

4.0 of 5 stars. The average New Yorker eats out 4-10 times a week so we quickly become discerning foodies. At the odd time of 3:30 pm, I managed to get the special of the day salad for lunch and appreciated the...
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Union Square Cafe

They have the best Gnoccis EVER! You will become addicted to them! They also have some pretty good seafood. They also have some pretty good deserts.
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine P.

4.0 of 5 stars. When I walked into USC, I didn't know I was walking into a New York institution. It was my first night in the city, and I'd been turned away from my original destination. I was exhausted, hungry, and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Restaurant Savant S.

5.0 of 5 stars. As great a place as there is in New YorkDanny Meyer has built a shrine to greatness ......the menu is great , the food superb , the scene is magical , and the fun never ends
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been here three times and I can honestly say they were the three best restaurant meals of my entire life. It is worth noting that I've also been to Gramercy Tavern, Babbo, Peter Luger, and the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been there a few times and have never been overly impressed. The service and atmosphere are very nice. However, I will probably never go back unless someone else chose the place. And, it is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa S.

3.0 of 5 stars. The honey and I came here on a Saturday at 5:30pm (when they opened) and scored the only table that wasn't reserved. It was our goal to splurge once at a $$$$ restaurant, so we chose USC after failing...
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Yelp.com Review - by Aubrey M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place perhaps a bit unfairly gets 5-stars from me due to its close proximity to my apartment and the really wonderful, personal memories I have surrounding it. I love how it can feel like an...
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Excellent food, relaxed atmosphere

Wonderful dining experience. Our dishes were exceptional. I'm not a huge fan of pasta usually, but the linguini and ravioli appetizers were so delicious. Ample entree portions and reasonably priced for the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Number of people 4Atmosphere Casual upscaleItems ordered: tuna tartar dozen oyseters 2 soups 2 ducks chicken lambchops 2 espressos 1 coffeeI had the lamb and shared the duck...
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Yelp.com Review - by Molly T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best gnocchi I've ever had was at Union Square Cafe: melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi with a light tomato sauce. The waiter was very knowledgeable on the wines (by the glass on my budget) and friendly....
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Yelp.com Review - by Nic B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing - the Indian spiced vegetables. I would come back to try something else since the entire world seems to disagree with me.The stuffy decor reminded me of a great...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went for lunch today with the family. It was so.. good. The service was a little stiff, but friendly and the whole affair was pleasantly coordinated. And the decor- well it's a little outdated, but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sugey G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dining Date: February 29, 2008Dining Companions: Josiah Bragdon, Liz Clemons, Erica Strang, Atty Bing & Lindsay FauthA little over a year and a hundred great and not so great dining experiences, I...
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Delicious, Relaxed, Wonderfully Delightful...

My brother took me here on Tuesday for my birthday- and what a treat!! Although we were seated about 15 minutes after our reservation, the bar was friendly and we enjoyed some delicious champagne... Our table...
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Excellent Meal & Service!

My husband and I went here for the first time a few days before Valentine's Day to celebrate. We were seated right away. The service was great. I did have an excellent glass of Merlot off their Wines by the...
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Yelp.com Review - by brenda s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love the food, love the room, like the service, love the wine list; never had anything but a delicious meal here. What more can I say? Don"t let them put you upstairs in Siberia. I can't stand the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Joolz M.

5.0 of 5 stars. My friends and I stopped here one night on an impromptu dessert run. We were accepted with open arms, and served some of the most delicious homemade desserts and ice creams I've ever had. Granted, I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Valarie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yes a billion reviews...but any gluten free reviews?? not sure.So I went to USC for a lunch meeting and informed the waitress of my gluten free status. There were a few things on the menu that were...
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Yelp.com Review - by L W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went for Restaurant Week, and I know you can't always judge a restaurant by restaurant week, but I was sort of disappointed. After all the rave reviews, my expectations were not met. The decor is...
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APPETIZER WAS AMAZING THE REST WAS AVERAGE

I went here during restuarant week and had the eggplant meatballs for an appetizer which I must admit was amazing. The service was extremely slow, and the waitress took a long time between dishes as well as a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Colin P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went to Union Square Cafe for the first time for an interview dinner, with a firm I didn't end up working at. There were only two other law students with me, and our party's small size meant we...
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GREAT customer service!!!

Roasted Butternut Squash & Mascarpone Ravioli with Sage Butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Aged Balsamic Vinegar (really good!) Spaghettini with Flaked Cod, Broccoli Rabe, Chili, White Wine and Rustic Bread...
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Yelp.com Review - by Craig W.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's top notch but I just couldn't bring myself to give Union Square 5 stars. Maybe it was the very impersonal server, even though service is supposed to be king (or queen) here. Maybe the place was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy W.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place was memorable for a Restaurant Week lunch. Decor definitely matched the upscale attitude of the whole restaurant. The dessert was the memorable part of the whole three course meal.
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Yelp.com Review - by Joan C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I typically don't worship at the altar of Danny Meyer, so when a coworker suggested having a lunch meeting here, I may have scoffed a bit. I continued scoffing when I walked inside and saw the stuffy...
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Union Square Cafe is one of my all time favorites. It is always a garunteed fabulous meal (the duck is amazing!) and the staff has manners every parents should teach their children! It's classy and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Craig P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Want a laugh? Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vE_NLjcTQ8And, I just went for my umpteenth time, and USC truly delivers. It's simple and perfect.
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I understand this to be a classic American restaurant. I could definitely sense the Greenmarket gravitas in many of the dishes. The service was friendly overall; the hostess was lovely, the waiter was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by arnaldo p.

4.0 of 5 stars. Much has been said about this place here and in the pages of glossy gourmet magazines over the years. I always think of USC as one of the granddaddies of modern American restaurants - unless modern...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. There's a reason why USC is consistently rated as one of top restaurants in NYC: the food is excellent, the decor easily transitions from daytime casual to evening bistro-chic, and the crowd (and it...
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Yelp.com Review - by David D M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went here recently with a group of people and the food was excellent. It's definitely on the pricey side. They had a really good wine list and a wide variety of items on their menu (although it was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Buo Z.

2.0 of 5 stars. the food is OK ... came here lots of times though b/c friends liked coming here...always crowded but good for dates and drinks
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Yelp.com Review - by Edward K.

5.0 of 5 stars. More like 4.5 because it can't compare to Gramercy Tavern. Still, that'd be hard to do.
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Union Square Passe

So I hear people wait a year to get in this place? Wow. My steak was 38 dollars, salty as hell and about as flat as pounded chick breast. For 38 dollars I would have much rather had a decent cut from the likes...
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Yelp.com Review - by laura a.

4.0 of 5 stars. i've only been here once, but my experience was very good. we picked a poor time to go (NYU graduation week) - so the place was packed with students and their extended families - but the staff here...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ross D.

5.0 of 5 stars. At last... I finally got around to going to trying the place that I have been reading about for years in Zagats. I'm not sure why it took so long, but perhaps it is because I am so backlogged in...
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consistent- Always

As usual a very pleasant dining experience. Food was very good while the service was outstanding. Never feel rushed at this restaurant even on a busy Saturday night.
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Yelp.com Review - by M B.

5.0 of 5 stars. To me this is quintessential New York. We really enjoyed our meal at USG. Our service was outstanding as was the food. It's understated. First class restaurant. I will be back.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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Better than I'd hoped ...

Was nervous when I selected this restaurant for our wedding anniversary dinner, since I'd never been there before. And initially we were a little let down by the bread basket - bread should be warm (not stale)...
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Way too heavy on the salt and lemon flavorings

My wife and I went to USC for the first time last Friday evening. Because we were seeing a movie at 7:30pm we had an early dinner, we walked in at 5:30pm and got seated at 5:45pm when they began dinner...
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Not what I expected

I know it is extremely popular but this was my third time there over a period of years. I was disappointed with the food every time. Two dinners and one lunch. My friends agreed. What is the fuss all about?...
menupages.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Graham S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Allow me to admit bias- the first time I came here, I was in a bassinet. My family has been eating here for a long time (around 20 years), and it's one of our go-to restaurants: my parents (and when...
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Yelp.com Review - by mia s.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I lived in Manhattan 10 years ago, Union Square Cafe was my favorite restaurant. Back then, it was the IT restaurant and securing a reservation on a weekend night was almost impossible. I...
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still fantastic after all these years

I had my birthday dinner here late last night and am amazed that Union Square Cafe is still so great after so many years. I have been there around 5-6 times over the years and it remains consistently good. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent food - went for dinner, it was expensive, but worth it!Loved the bib salad with parm cheese ... very generous with thecheese! I had the scallops with polenta, corn and tomatoes...sooooo...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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If you dine at only one restaurant in NYC make this the place

My wife and I get to NYC only once or twice a year and try to vary the restaurants we go to as much as possible. A couple of years ago we went to Union Square and now we never miss it, no matter what else we...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ro N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here during my lunch break and was seated promptly though I was 10 minutes late.Our bread and drinks were served upon seating but our appetizers was a different story. We didn't receive our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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I often come here to study by dominic d. at InsiderPages

It is a pleasure to come to this place for a cup of coffee or to just grab a bite to eat. I often come here to study and or just read and relax, and the prices are very reasonable here also. Its a friendly...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael O.

5.0 of 5 stars. I will keep it short and sweet...one of the best restaurants in NYC. It has been for over 15 years and it's no accident that it is still going strong. I just moved back to NYC and went to dinner...
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Yelp.com Review - by A G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been meaning to go to USqC for years now, but something or the other has always come up. Finally, last night, we made it to the restaurant that launched Danny Meyer onto the NYC scene back in...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer H.

5.0 of 5 stars. What can I say? They just do everything right. The service is impeccable, the atmosphere lovely and the food delicious. Union Square Cafe makes casual dining an art-although I use the term "casual"...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher T.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place wasnt for me, there wasnt much wow factor other than the endless nooks of secrelty hidden rooms and tables. The decor is very blah and not inspiring. It is very child with a crown art feel...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Great for lunch

Been here twice for lunch in the last month and each time, we had a fantastic experience. Great food, wonderful quiet ambiance and the tops in attentive service. Well worth the price for lunch and looking...
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Made a not so Great Anniversary Perfect

It was our 2nd year anniversary, and first my boyfriend tells the taxi driver the wrong address and we were stuck in a cab for 45mins, but then he got the reservation for the wrong day: supposed to be Sat...
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Very enjoyable

This was a very pleasant dining experience. On arrival, the table wasn't quite ready so we had two glasses of champage at the bar (Billecart Salmon - good value at approx $15 a glass). We weren't waiting long...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michigan Gourmet Club I.

4.0 of 5 stars. 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...
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Yelp.com Review - by Flora G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to a Bday dinner here last week, and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. It was just four of us, so we got two apps the Yellow Fin Tuna Tartar and the Porcini Gnocchi, both were absolutely...
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. the food was good, but what really impressed me was the service. the hostesses and bartender (i ate at the bar)were so friendly, absolutely no attitude. i'm planning on going back to make sure it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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A Great Lunch

All that probably could be said about a restaurant probably has been said about the USC. From bad to great. However, in my opinion, it consistently delivers on all three levels. Good food, good service and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Laurel B.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my seminal food moments was at Union Square Cafe, in my student-but-making-money-in-the-summer days. I had the most extraordinary meal that was understated, flavorful, fresh, crazy good. And...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't really afford to go here for dinner, but I did stop by for lunch and had a very nice meal. I had pasta with lobster in an orange sauce. I've never had anything that tasted like that before,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana N.

3.0 of 5 stars. The desserts are yummy. Their burger is overrated (even though one of my friends claims the USC burger is the best *ever*). It's one of those expensive places full of older, wealthier clientele, so...
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Fabulous!

Just had lunch this afternnon with a couple friends. It was wonderful. The service was excellent, attentive and friendly, and the food was delicious. I would definitely dine here again, and would highly...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gracie-C Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Union Square Cafe won the James Beard award for outstanding restaurant.3 years ago, this really ment something.Unfortunately, the James Beard Foundation has been embroiled in a scandal whereby its...
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Lives up to its rep!

Believe the hype. This is the place to go for a special night out when you're prepared to spend a lot of time (and money) savoring a really good meal. The duck was fantastic, the staff is polite and extremely...
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I Beg To Differ

I cannot disagree more with recent reviews. I hadn't been to USC in 6 years or more.. I was in the neighborhood and reserved a table. First of all , the waitress couldn't have been more friendly and...
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Disappointment

We came back to the Union Square Cafe after a 3 year break. Things have definitely changed! I don't mind spending money for quality food. This was not quality! I ordered the tuna (so did my friend). We had to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yup - it's as good as they say. We wandered in on a Sunday afternoon with no reservations, but we were seated immediately at the bar anyway. Had a really good bloody mary to start the day off right....
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Great service but over-hyped food.

I went here for dinner last weekend and I thought the service was very good but was a bit disappointed with the food. My boyfriend and I shared the side dish of spinach as an appetizer. It was very tasty but...
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Yelp.com Review - by BRIAN J.

5.0 of 5 stars. This was one of the best meals I ever had. The food is amazing, the service is outstanding. This is my wife's favorite restaurant and she turned me onto it. We went there for her birthday and I was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I feel that lately, Union Square Cafe doesn't get it's full due. Sure, it's still among the top rated restaurants in New York, and Zagat readers gleefully elect it to the top of their list each year....
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One Word - Underwhelmed

For my 37th Birthday I was excited at the thought of having dinner at USC. Its ratings excited me so much that my expectations were completely let down. I had the Calamari first and honestly it was nothing...
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So-so food and truly terrible service

Admittedly a last minute booking, so wasn't too surprised or disappointed to be seated upstairs in the pokey 'garden' section - best avoided if you book ahead. Front of house staff were excellent, but after...
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Banana tart

I haven't been to USC for years now. I had remembered a great meal the last time. I went with a friend and we were both very impressed. The food was great. The banana tart for dessert was amazing.. The service...
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solid good food

walked in one evening without a reservation and they were really great-- accomodating us so that we sat in the dining room. been meaning to try this place for years but never got around to it until recently. i...
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disappointing

Went for lunch yesterday with a 2:15 reservation. The place was packed with no real place to wait ( you can only sit at the bar if you are having lunch) we waited for 20 minutes and finally I approached the...
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Great business lunch spot

Dined here with two colleagues (one used to work in the kitchen there) for lunch and we ordered a feast: calamari (nicely crispy batter that stayed intact through proding and dipping in a very tasty aioli),...
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Poor attitudes

This is one restaurant with poor, disrespectful service. It's all hype ---good food but poor service. Even management need to learn hospitality.
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Delicious lunch spot

I had a great lunch there not too long ago - it has a very refined atmosphere and delicious food and drink.
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Yelp.com Review - by Atif I.

3.0 of 5 stars. I will resist the temptation to garner some funny votes by including a reference to a model wannabe in this review - sure fire way given some of the popular reviews I've seen (What's up people? Models...
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Snubbed at the bar...

After seeing the consensus of reviews on this site, we decided to give it a go on a trip to NYC last week. Waited about an hour for seats for 2 at the bar starting at 6pm on a Wednesday - did some shopping and...
menupages.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mariangela S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this place and we only had drinks at the bar! Our bartender, Michael (there are 2 - you'll know this one since he barely cracks a smile), was amazing - let us taste a bunch of wines before...
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food, great service, not an incredible ambiance and is expensive. Our experience lacked an intangible quality that would have made it an exceptional, but everything was very solid and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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Classic Fine Dining

Union Square Cafe is one of my all time favorites. It is always a garunteed fabulous meal (the duck is amazing!) and the staff has manners every parents should teach their children! It's classy and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lara R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Union Square Cafe: Service Timed To Perfection.I'm giving this restaurant 5 stars... that's right! I believe this is my first review with a 5-star rating! The minute my fiancee and I walked into this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Yee C.

4.0 of 5 stars. union square cafe... what can I say, the ambiance is great, the decor is nice, and of course the service is phenomenal. it's where you might take your gf's parents out to impress them... or a very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ronald T.

4.0 of 5 stars. We loved our meal at Union Square Cafe. A wonderful casual restaurant in the Flatiron District of Manhattan. Most restauarnts that have been in existence for this long, tend to get a bit staid or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica M.

3.0 of 5 stars. The crowd to me was middle aged and fancy, not a place I'd go to with a big group of people but good for maybe 3-6 people. My friend and I ordered a burger to share, so instead of giving us a knife,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. What's the rumored wait for a job here again?8-15 years? Something crazy like that.Sort of fancy but laid back atmosphere. no pressure!Man but the service was on the dot and impressive.Black bean...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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Rebecca's Disappointment

I went to Union Square Cafe based on all the hype...was i disappointed. Although the taste was delicious and flavorful, overall it was very salty and one entree was served cold, i guess the chef couldn't time...
menupages.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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Relaxed, Unpretentious, and Yummy

Went to the USC for the first time last night; planned to meet a friend without reservations and eat at the bar, but getting there early (before 7) on a Monday meant plenty of open tables in the high-ceilinged...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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One of the best

Lives up to its name and reputation for excellent food, service and ambiance. A little expensive, but well worth it. We will be back.
menupages.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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Not A Standout Restaurant

After such consistent praise, I expected something more in terms of the food. It was good but not great. In general, the vegetables were better cooked than the meats. The side of mashed potatoes, however, was...
menupages.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by John H.

5.0 of 5 stars. It is just always great. Started having lunch and dinner here 15 years ago and cannot remember a bad meal. If the dining room is full, grab a seat at the bar.There is a good reason this is the most...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Abbie H.

2.0 of 5 stars. I was really excited to go eat here... but ended up being incredibly disappointed!Had a couple bites of this fancy pasta thing... I don't remember what it was called but it has some fancy-schmancy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Okay, so the name is painfully generic and there is sometimes a 3 month wait to eat dinner at a reasonable hour, but I'll be damned if this restaurant doesn't deserve every pat on the back it's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dorothy L.

4.0 of 5 stars. i love this restaurant. whenever i am in new york, i always try to stop by. the service is impeccable. the food is excellent. the decor - it's just a very charming restaurant. i wish they had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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Great upscale restaurant with a casual feel

This was our first time to USC, we have been to their other restaurants, we loved this restaurant also. Make sure you make reservations well in advance. The service was excellent from waiting at the bar to our...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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Very Nice!

I had dinner here with my boyfriend and had a wonderful time! The restaurant was pleasantly quiet, as quiet as it gets on a Saturday night. He started with the Tuna Tartar and I with the ravioli with garlic,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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Thought it would be better...

Had dinner at the bar the other night. The bartender was very helpful and his service was great. But after having dined at Gramercy Taveren the night before, we were disappointed in the food. My tuna dinner...
menupages.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason K.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of our favorite restaurants. We make sure to visit every time we're in town. The best service bar-none.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ross W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I might be turning the place into my business lunch spot, so they eventually know me and I've got "my table". I've been to USC twice in the past month. Service is good. The dessert I like is the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Another late night venue. GREAT BURGERS & Fries, delicious items to choose from, and an attentive/swanky staff.I think one time when I came here I couldn't tell if the woman who seated us was a boy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by May T.

5.0 of 5 stars. You just wonder when it's going to fall but like all true stars they shine brighter with time and longevity. Bravo U S C ! Your professional staff, your fabulous food, and just your total respect...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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A nice night

We walked in after an event without a reservation at 7:30PM and were seated right away at a table in the window near the bar which was nice. We left it up to our waitress to pick any great bottle of wine up to...
menupages.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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Great Dining Experience

We have had two special occasion dinners at Union Square Cafe and both were perfect. The food is artful, just as good as you would find at any of Manhattan's priciest chic restaurants. But Union Square Cafe is...
menupages.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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Pricey and Just OK

Food was pricey- but that was expected. Service and Desserts were good.. but that's about it. The food was just OK and the atmosphere was a bit 'old' and uppity. I wouldn't go back.
menupages.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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Excellent Service and great food

We came here for dinner on my boyfriend's birthday and had a three course meal including coffee and liquors which worked out at approx $110 a head (plus tip). Our waiter was charming and the service overall...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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Exceeded my expectations

A month later, and I still can't stop gushing about USC. And I can't wait to go back. Food was absolutely exquisite -- the best foie gras I've ever had, hands down. My boyfriend ordered the shell steak, and it...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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Terrific

Had dinner at UnSquaCaf last night with my girlfriend, my brother, and his fiancee. Fantastic food and wine all around, especially the duck. Huge portions the side dishes themselves could be meals. Service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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great dinner

My daughter and I had dinner here on Sunday night and had a very nice meal and evening. We were seated in a small area to the left of the bar and it was quiet enough to carry on a good converation. The meal...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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Lunch at Union Square Cafe

Had always wanted to dine here. Made reservations for lunch, and we were seated about 15 minutes later..Atmosphere okay, but not all that unique..Calamari was delicious, scallops good, chocolate cake...
menupages.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Srini V.

2.0 of 5 stars. Coming in the wake of strong Zagat ratings and a high decibel level on the Yelp applause meter, my own rating might seem odd.But here is the ding. I was at USC a few months ago. The waitress did not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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Date place

Union Square Cafe has been around for a number of years. I first went there on a date and it was really nice. The service was attentive. The food was great. I was just back there a while ago and t...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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Overrated

Union Square Cafe has always been one of the top 5 most popular restaurants in Zagat so I decided to give it a shot. Everything I ordered from appetizer to dessert was at best so-so. My friend was l...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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What a wonderful dining experience

We celebrated my birthday dinner here last night and I can't say enough nice things about it. The server was aware it was my birthday and brought out not one, but two complementary side dishes w/ our entrees....
menupages.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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Excellent Food and Service, but....

I've been trying to get reservations here for some time, always with no luck. Finally, during the blizzard I was able to sneak in last minute. I'm glad I did, but I'm not sure everything quite lived up to the...
menupages.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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No longer unique

It really stinks when a place that was once original falls to it's own imitators, and even worse if it's because the original has it's head too far up its hooha. Yes, the food is good, but you have to...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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NYC Top

There is no question that USC is one of NYC's top restaurants. I have been to restaurants around the world, and this is in my top 5. Menu is simple, but each item is an all-star. Don't miss the Gnocchi...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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Believe the negative reviews!

This has got to be one of the most overrated and pretentious restaurants I have ever experienced. The overwhelmingly glowing reviews are totally baffling to me. One of the previous reviewers, who stated that...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2006
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Wonderful Time

We wre there in October, 2005. We enjoyed sitting at the bar prior to being seated for dinner. The staff was affable and the dinner and dessert excellent. Oops, almost forgot great drinks!! This is on our list...
menupages.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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Favorite restaurant!

I brought my dad here when he was visiting and we loved it! Great atmosphere, generous portions (though pricey), a wide selection of foods. I definitely recommend the sides of mashed sweet potatoes and roasted...
menupages.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank K.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of Danny Meyer's first creations that is even better today than the day it opened. The service, food and ambience are all on the money. The pan seared foie gras as a starter and the seared sea...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Puneet C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to this place with a couple of friends, Upon arriving at the cafe, our coats were gladly taken and we were promptly taken to our seats in the tiny loft. Cafe's atmosphere was relaxing. Menu was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ali H.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the best places to eat in the city. You can't go wrong eating here.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Li M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Can't believe there are only three reviews for this place. I actually agree with the Zagat on this one. One of my best dining experiences so far. Killer desserts.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2006
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Overrated and too expensive

Quite simply, the food was not that good. Great wine, service, and atmosphere... but not worth the exorbitant prices.
menupages.com - user review - 12/21/2005
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Simply excellent

Not your typical NYC expensive restaurant. The crowd is a little older which is nice because all the annoying/wannabes are elsewhere. The service is just perfect. The best part was the staff doesn't push you...
menupages.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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Still one of the best

I've been four times as of last night and expect to enjoy many evenings to come. Satisfaction is what I look for in a restaurant experience and I've yet to be disappointed here. The service is friendl...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Gourmet G.

5.0 of 5 stars. What can you say about a place that continues to be a hot spot two decades after it opened? That it fully deserves winning three (out of four) stars from the New York Times not once, but twice? That...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah B.

5.0 of 5 stars. A extremely well-respected establishment that has both good taste and excellent service. Must make a dinner reservation. Buy their cookbook. My mom has been cooking from it for years. A guaranteed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2005
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Can't go wrong

This is my father's favorite restaurant. Ever since I took him there for dinner and we sat at the bar and talked with the bartender, he has asked to go back every time he visits. There is not a bad dish on the...
menupages.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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Comfortable Elegance

I've been four times as of last night and expect to enjoy many evenings to come. Satisfaction is what I look for in a restaurant experience and I've yet to be disappointed here. The service is friendly but not...
menupages.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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A winner from day one

We have been going to Danny Meyer's restaurant since the first week he opened and it remains a wonderful treat. Like any great restaurant, there will be an occasional dish that we don't like, but if we had to...
menupages.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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Exquisite at any price

Everything that you've heard about USC is true. Every bite of the food will excite you. The service is exceptional, and the wine list reads like a wine snob's Christmas wish list. For example, the dessert menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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It's the best, if you can afford it

There is no better place to eat than Union Square Cafe. If you can't get a dinner reservation in the next few months, try going for lunch, but only if you have time to really enjoy the food and the service....
menupages.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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Great

Great place! Not too expensive, considering other places in n.y. Went for sunday brunch, and everything was meticulously put together. I wouldn't change a thing about the food! Service was educated, and...
menupages.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy T.

5.0 of 5 stars. For the best service I've had so far.If you ever see this special on the menu, order it:Ricotta Gnocci in Lemon cream sauceThe no fail-Filet mignon
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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Gone down hill

As native New Yorkers who have been to Union Square Cafe hundreds of times, we can now say that the restaurant must be catering to tourists or resting on its laurels. On our last two dinners, we had inept...
menupages.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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A Twenty Year Old Allstar

Union Square Cafe is an enduring allstar. I was blown away when I heard that it was celebrating it's twenty year birthday this upcoming October. I have been dining at USC for some time now, and am continually...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2005
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Good Value but Does Not Deserve Top Rankings

While the Union Square Cafe perennially sits at or close to the top of the lists of Manhattan restaurants, I am not sure if it still lives up to its superlative rankings. Certainly, the food is very good. But...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2005
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Union Square Cafe by Allia R. at InsiderPages

Union Square Cafe is in a great location to grab a quick bite to eat or a cup of coffee. The atmosphere is very easy going and laid back. The cafe is always filled with young college students who are reading...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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great deal! by ALTAGRACIA S. at InsiderPages

I like this type of business because while you can enjoy a typical cup of coffee ,you may meet new friends! it is very good to eat here because it is not expensive at all and has a familiar fun.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2005
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Nice, relaxing spot, good dining by Johny C. at InsiderPages

The Union Square Cafe has a great menu and drinks. Located in Union square, perfect spot to grab a bite after getting some shopping done or after taking a stroll in the park. The farmer's market is a nice...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2005
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great service

their food is always consistantly good. from start to the end. but what make this restaurant so special? management staffs offer the best service.. wait staffs are friendly but you walk into the restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2005
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The last lunch sitting is wonderful....

....as is the restaurant as a whole. I used to go for dinner because that was the harder reservation to get (and therefore better?) but weekend nights always felt harried and overblown. Now I go for the last...
menupages.com - user review - 03/08/2005
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Excellect food, but had to wait.

While the food was superb, my wife and I were greeted by a rude host who accused me of making a reservation at another restaurant. Went on to tell me that I did not leave my first name only for a reservation...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2005
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Delicious, for the most part

I went during restaurant week on a friend's recommendation of their burgers, so I was a little surprised that the "cafe" turned out to be a classy restaurant. The burger turned out to be a little disappointing...
menupages.com - user review - 02/15/2005
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Great food...dessert needs some help

I've just went there yesterday (1/26) for the Restaurant Week lunch. The menu contains 4 choices per course. I've tried the risotto (to die for!), the sauteed skate with polenta (pretty good) and the baked...
menupages.com - user review - 01/27/2005
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Wow! Constant winner!

Great food! Great service! Excellent attention to details!
menupages.com - user review - 01/18/2005
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Been before, would still recommend, but

I was just at Union Sq Cafe on 1/15/05 for my birthday celebration. Have been before, and it is a wonderful place, but was a tad disappointed. Did not feel that the service was up to par, and thought that my...
menupages.com - user review - 01/17/2005
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Wonderful

This was my first time here, and I enjoyed it immensely. I would love to come back. Service was fine, not obtrusive. Food was great -- I came for lunch; my next goal is to make it here for dinner. Calamari was...
menupages.com - user review - 12/30/2004
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Loved it

Pretty much all I had hoped to find in one of the most successful and long-standing restaurants in NYC. Don't miss the calamari--it will set a new standard. The fettucine al tartufo was simple and delicious....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2004
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Excellent

The service is by far the best in the city. Extremely nice and well informed. The food is excellent. Highly recommend the venison. And don't forget to get the garlic potato chips. Make sure to save room for...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2004
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Save room for dessert

Food and service were great ... save room for dessert .. the baked alaska is a must .. best I've ever had.
menupages.com - user review - 12/13/2004
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City Fav'

Awesome restaurant! One of my boyfriend & I favorite restaurants in the city. Awesome fried calamari. One of the best's we've ever had. Great oysters always fresh! The duck was delicious along with the steak &...
menupages.com - user review - 11/21/2004
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I'm blown away

The cafe lives up to everything I'd read. I sprained my ankle moments before we arrived and, once inside, the hostess brought me a chair so that I could elevate my injury and a bag of ice to prevent swelling....
menupages.com - user review - 11/17/2004
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oonagh - London

I come to New York every year for the Marathon and spend alot of time checking restaurants on citysearch and the zagat guide. This has to be the best restaurant that I have eaten in so far. The food was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2004
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A must for future trips!

We visited on the recommendation of several friends. researched the menu, and were glad we went! The place was busy but we were promptly seated. Hostess was friendly, no attitude. Our waiter was a bit snippy,...
menupages.com - user review - 11/12/2004
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hmmm...

Went for dinner and the service seemed a lil off compared to lunch. Pasta dishes were excellent as usual however, I had to send my entree back... it was corrected and my desert, the pear crisp, was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2004
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Best of the Best!

I had the chance to eat there twice in the past few weeks...great experience both times! Service was among the best in the city, attentive, kind, friendly and HELPFUL!!! Anticipated the needs of the guests,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2004
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Wonderful Lunch Experience

I came to Union Square Cafe for a co-workers birthday luncheon and was extremely impressed. The high ceilings and table setup add to a very nice ambience. Our food was delicious! Try the calamari! The best...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2004
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Never disappointed

Awesome food and professional service; I have been there several times, but I have never been disappointed. They have a great wine list, and the waiting staff really know their dishes. If you aren't too sure...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2004
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Great service!

The food here was great and I was truly impressed with the service. I went there with my boyfriend a few years ago when we were both in college and looked very young, yet the staff treated us with the utmost...
menupages.com - user review - 08/08/2004
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Awesome lunch

We spent 5 days eating our way through Manhattan. Some true high points and many lows. There are the restaurants where you just feel as though you are getting "worked" and then those where service doesn't mean...
menupages.com - user review - 07/24/2004
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Awesome

There is a reason why this place has been #1 or #2 in Zagat's the past few years in popularity. USQ was one of the best dining experiences I have had in NY and I have been to many of the big boys (Le Cirque,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2004
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won't go back

Though it wasn't the worst dinning experience, this is gotta be the most overrated NYC restaurant. Bad NYC attitude service... Wasn't so thrilled with food either.
menupages.com - user review - 06/04/2004
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Great food........Fabulous desserts.

The food is always great, and the desserts even taste so much better than the menu implies...The coffee is superb, and the staff is very sweet....I love this restaurant,
menupages.com - user review - 05/28/2004
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Overrated!

The food was good, but not worth the price and the decor was just okay. Not as good as Gotham Bar and Grille or Blue Hill.
menupages.com - user review - 04/18/2004
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Melt in your mouth

As I entered the restaurant and paused to look at the menu, another patron said don't bother looking, everything is wonderful. It was a joy to be greeted by such friendly, helpful staff, right down to the coat...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2004
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A Nice place to eat

Been dying to try this place for years and just happened to have the opportunity this past week. The pasta apps were really tasty. I had the smoked strip steak - it was good but that was about it. Mash and...
menupages.com - user review - 02/16/2004
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the food is near perfect -

the Lobster Risotta appetizer was a meal in itself and then the chicken was risotto filled - on a bed of sweat mashed pototoes - what a surprise - fish marvelous but too many delicious french fries - great but...
menupages.com - user review - 02/05/2004
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sub-par.

High prices for poor quality food and extremely poor service-- we were really disappointed, given the reviews. But-- the waiter was a handsome guy, and the dining room is a handsome dining room, so if you care...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2004
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Entrust your wait staff

2nd experience exceeded 1st-(which was wonderful) Portobello gnoochi marvelous, sea bass fabulous, Listen to specials and enjoy. Accept servers wine selections. I look foreward to USC every trip to NYC
menupages.com - user review - 01/12/2004
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Great Meal

I recently went to Union Square Cafe for Dinner. It was truly an excellent meal. The service was great as well as the food. It was a great experience. Also, had good values for the type of food they served.
menupages.com - user review - 12/29/2003
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Unimaginative

This place is ok, but for the price the cuisine is somewhat boring. I doubt that this is the place for a hamburger or tuna sandwich, although expensive versions of these are on the lunch menu. My seafood was a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2003
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Comfortable

Not the greatest restaurant in town, but certainly in the top percentile. Staff are lovely if a bit green and or jaded (no middle ground that I've seen). Food is always consistent, comfort oriented and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2003
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Mmm.

Though pricey, you can't beat the Union Square Cafe for a classy lunch. Try the tuna burger - it's incredible.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2003
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sublime

definatley one of my favorite restuarants in the city. the decor is quite simple, but you never feel stuffy or uneasy. the food is excellent and well prepared and everything on the menu was great. i dont know...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2003
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USC BLISS

Everytime I eat at USC it's an absolute pleasure!! I highly recomend this restaurant to everyone who is looking for a great dining experience in NYC!
menupages.com - user review - 10/27/2003
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Simply excellent!

Went there for lunch. Outstanding! (and a somewhat cheaper option than dinner). Food was excellent. Good size portions. Good wine list. Service was impeccable. Very nice ambiance. Not stuffy, and not too loud....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2003
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met expectations

My visit to Union Square Cafe could be termed a very well-executed dining experience. Although the cuisine was not exceptionally imaginative or innovative, everything was very thoughtfully prepared and there...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2003
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Disappointed

We saw on televsion that there is a note from the chef if you get leftovers...we ate there hoping to get a note with our leftovers only to find out there was none. The food was very expensive and tasted so so....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2003
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Union is a winner

I recently went to Union Square Cafe for the first time and I loved it. I liked the atmosphere and the friendly service. I also liked the food. I had an amazing salad with dijon dressing and my boyfriend had...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2003
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A wonderful experience

Our dinner was one of the best dining experiences we have had in NYC. Wonderful service, knowledgeable advice about the menu and wine list, and the food was great! Definitely more American than French, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2003
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Fabulous!

Union Square Cafe has a great atmosphere and the food's presentation was magnificent. The service was prompt and friendly. You must try the Steamed Chocolate Cake for dessert. It melts in your mouth and you...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2003
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Some places are popular for a reason

Every now and then someone on CitySearch writes a scathing review of USC. I can't help but wonder if they ate at the same restaurant I have. I've eaten at Union Square numerous times and can say without...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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Gone downhill a bit.

For "upscale comfort food", this place still has a warm ambiance and nice staff. However, food and service have gotten a bit sloppy. We waited 20 minutes for our 9pm Friday reservations. In the meantime, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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Elegant or casual

Simply the best. From the coats and ties to jeans they all fit in here. Service impeccable. No reservations,then eat at the bar. The food extraordinary.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2002
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past its prime

with so many choices it is hard to believe this restaurant still gets rave reviews. Only thing best about Union Square is the negative attitude of the wait staff. Food far from wonderful.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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Danny Meyer is my hero!

For people that call Union Square Carfe "boring" or "dull" I suspect that they are more interested in a trendy scene than an incredible dining experience. Union Square Cafe is the PARADIGM of good service. I'm...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2002
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Union connection

Good place to meet friends. Not the greatest food bu heck it is in Union Square. Loud spot but good people watching.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2002
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boring

This place is fine and certainly doesn't deserves the praise of "one of the best restaurants around." The menu is dull-American and there plenty of better places to go if you want a $60 dinner.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2002
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A great experience

We have dined at great reataurants around the world, many in NYC. This is amongst the best. The service and staff are just a delight. When questioning our server about a certain dish, she kindly brought over...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2002
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Disappointed

I was disappointed in this restaurant. The service was pretty bad (waiter forgot drinks, kept us waiting forever between courses and for the bill), and the atmosphere was nothing special. It would be a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2002
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good

This place has a great atmosphere, and if you request a table, it can be great for large groups. They sat about 12 of us at a huge round table in a separate room and we had a blast. The bar is filled with hot,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2002
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Believe the Hype.

It would be hard for any restaurant as heralded as Union Square Cafe to live up to its monumental reputation. Gladly, though, USC delivers in spades. We were seated immediately, and began a wonderful dining...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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Just Perfect

This was my first visit to the most popular restaurant in NYC and I was so impressed. The service was great, our waiter brought us an appetizer on the house because he felt we just had to try it, and he...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2002
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Its your Union

You will nver walk away disappointed only wanting to go back. A must dining experience. From the Door to dessert you will fall in love with the Union Square. A must have is the creamy Pollenta. Great Bar for...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2002
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USC east Coast

one of the best meals i have had in a long time. The service was fantastic and the whole evening was fantastic. Cannot wait to go back!!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2002
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9

I recently ate here for the second time in two months. It is so refreshing to eat at a restaurant that does not need to be trendy or self-important to attract diners, but instead can rely on the quality of its...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2002
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Past its Prime

After all the reviews and the recent review from Grimes, I expected to have the meal of my life. What I got instead was decent food, served by a very well trained, but impersonal staff. My table order four...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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pPerfection

Incredible dishes, beautiful atmosphere and casual enough to really enjoy!!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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Can't wait to go back!!

It's become the yearly spot for "birthday dinners"! The food is great, the menu is FULL of great choices, there's something for everyone. You won't be dissapointed!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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Solid

Best overall experience in a Manhattan restaurant. Food was in the category of "to die for". Service was very friendly, professional and prompt. Recommendations were right on the mark. It was solid all the way...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2002
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Over-rated!

I came to USC expecting a phenomenal experience. What I found was rude and blase service (it took forty minutes to even order a drink at 10:00 at night), so-so food, and an overall mediocre dinner. I'm from...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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Unbelieveable Cuisine!!!

I took my fiance to USC for his birthday, and it was spectacular! We each had an appetizer, entree, and dessert, and every item was sensational! I am not one to spend $100 on a meal, but it was worth every...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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Not Worth Your Hard Earned Dough

After hearing the raves about Union Square Cafe, I decided to make a reservation there for a special night out with my boyfriend who was visiting from out-of-town. Maybe it was an off night, but we were less...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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fabulous

The best dining experience in NY! I had the scallops and turnips and they were delicious. Each dish was better than the last. Loved it
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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Fine Dining

Friend took me to USC after seeing a play. The service was impeccable and friendly. Food was unexciting although the calamari appetizer and chocolate-hazelnut cake with chocolate sorbet were a real treat!...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2002
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Truly Exceptional Anniversary

Our experience at USC was by FAR the best dining experience we have had in new york city. The matre'd sat us underneath a flowering tree, in a corner booth so we could spend the evening watching everyone and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2002
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Epinions

union square cafe is one of new york's best-loved restaurants...
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New York Times

this elder statesman may not seem quite as exciting as it did 14 years ago, but the american-italian bistro fare is still very good and very consistent. and they still treat you right...
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Amazon.com

this restaurant has long been a staple of the union square dining area, an area packed with some of the finest restaurants in new york. that the usc is still enormously popular after many years of operation...
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Fodor's

heard a lot about how wonderful danny meyer's restaurants are. our experience was awful (too many problems to list)...
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Epinions

unbelievable food, amazing service...
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10Best

spacious and inviting, this cafe serves american-italian bistro fare in a unique manner. servers are friendly, caring and extremely attentive. maybe the service is what sets this place apart and has made it a...
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Dine.com

food was a bit expensive, but it was well worth it...
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Gayot

the first feather in danny meyeris cap, union square cafe remains a polished place to eat---from the greeting to the checkroom to the bar to the waiters to the kitchen to the wines to the art on the walls....
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RestaurantRow.com

classically dependable, inventive and inviting; one always feels a welcome guest...
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OpenTable

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...
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wGuides.com

from the coat check all the way to dessert, this is an example of what a great restaurant should be: excellent food, superior service and an enjoyable experience for all. chef michael romano prepares some...
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new york dining icon...
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New York Magazine

"union square cafe may not be flashy, or on the culinary edge, but it does great food and service so well, it hardly needs to be any of those things. i know that when i want to impress an out-of-towner, or...
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New York Magazine

the flagship of danny meyer's empire, pleasing foodies, business lunchers and tourists alike...
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OpenTable

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...
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