Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pando Park, Porto Rico Importing and Hags, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Union Square's Upscale American Destinations
Union Square serves as a premier destination for sophisticated dining, offering a refined collection of upscale restaurants that capture the neighborhood's elegant yet energetic spirit. This curated selection showcases a diverse range of culinary excellence, from classic American fare and world-class steakhouses like Strip House to Mediterranean-inspired dishes and French-influenced seafood. Whether you are seeking the iconic atmosphere of Gramercy Tavern or the modern innovation found at Nudibranch and Luthun, these establishments provide an elevated experience perfect for any special occasion.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale American Restaurants in Union Square | Upscale American Food
- Pando Park · rated 5/5: American.
- Porto Rico Importing · rated 5/5: American.
- Hags · rated 5/5: American.
- The GRID · rated 5/5: American.
- Hutch + Waldo · rated 5/5: American.
- The Winslow · rated 5/5: British.
- White Oak Tavern · rated 5/5: American.
- Molly's · rated 5/5: American.
- The Folly · rated 5/5: American.
- The Wren · rated 5/5: American.
- Van Leeuwen Ice Cream · rated 5/5: American.
- McSorley's Old Ale House · rated 5/5: American.
- Great Jones Distilling Co · rated 5/5: American.
- Penelope · rated 5/5: American.
- The City Bakery · rated 5/5: American.
- Dough Doughnuts · rated 5/5: American.
- Schmackary's · rated 5/5: American.
- Popup Bagels · rated 5/5: American.
- North Square Restaurant · rated 5/5: American.
- OASES New York · rated 5/5: Mediterranean.
- Twilight Lounge · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Eastside Story · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Diner 24 · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Aura Bar & Kitchen · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Malt & Mold · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Little Maven · rated 4.8/5: American.
- PLNT Burger · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Candle · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Vinyl Steakhouse · rated 4.8/5: Steakhouse.
- Pubkey · rated 4.8/5: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.








