Union Square Café
Danny Meyer’s upscale eatery never fails to please. With outstanding service, an award-winning menu, and a comfortable setting, this is a safe but still impressive choice when it comes to wining and dining out-of-towners. The seasonal food, which the website describes as “American cuisine with an Italian soul,” is made with fresh ingredients from the Union Square Greenmarket, just steps away.
Who to bring: Parents, in-laws or grandparents—it’s a great place to celebrate a special occasion, like a birthday or anniversary.
Union Square Café
21 E. 16th Street, near Union Sq. West
212-243-4020
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