Union Square Cafe, American restaurant in Union Square, New York, United States.
Union Square Cafe is an American restaurant in New York serving New American cuisine built on seasonal ingredients from regional producers. The menu rotates regularly and features dishes centered on fresh fish and heritage meat preparations.
The restaurant opened in 1985 and changed how New York City's neighborhoods approached dining and gathering. It introduced a different kind of establishment that prioritized local relationships and seasonal cooking from the start.
The restaurant draws inspiration from the farmers and producers who sell at Union Square Greenmarket just outside. This connection shapes how the place looks and feels, turning it into a gathering spot where seasonal food directly reflects what grows nearby.
The restaurant is open Monday through Wednesday from 11:30 in the morning, Thursday and Friday until 11 in the evening, and weekends starting at 11:00. Reservations in advance are recommended, especially for weekend visits.
The kitchen creates dishes like Agnolotti al Limone with sheep's milk ricotta that change with the seasons. These preparations show how the team translates what appears at regional markets directly into the cooking.
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