Union Square Cafe – American
This iconic New York institution hums with a sophisticated energy, where warm lighting and polished service welcome guests into a space that feels both timeless and vibrantly alive. The kitchen masterfully pairs the briny freshness of Island Creek oysters and zesty Bluefin tuna with soulful comforts like buttery Parker House rolls and decadent duck liver profiteroles. Every table sparkles with the conviviality of shared polenta fritters and crisp garlic potato chips, creating a dining experience that celebrates the very heart of urban hospitality.
235, Park Avenue South, 10003 +12122434020 https://www.unionsquarecafe.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Snacks & Starters
- Garlic Potato Chips - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Liver Profiterole - $6: Black Pepper Craquelin, Quince Mostarda Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polenta Fritters - $18: Perigord Truffle, Honey, Fontina Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parker House Rolls - $12: Caramelized Onions, Gruyère Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastry Basket - $16: Ginger Cardamom Bun, Feta & Herb Scone, Spiced Pear Muffin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Raw Bar
- Island Creek Oysters (Half Dozen) - $24: Fennel Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Island Creek Oysters (Dozen) - $48: Fennel Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Cocktail - $26: Cocktail Sauce, Remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bluefin Tuna Calabrese - $25: Spicy Sundried Tomato, Apricot, Mint Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Faroe Island Salmon - $22: Carrot, Coriander, Crema Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Citrus Cured Fluke - $23: Apple, Dill, Squash Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- USC Seafood Platter - $56: Habanada Island Creek Oysters, Top Neck Clams Oreganata, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Mussels Gremolata, Daily Crudo Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Soups
- White Bean Soup - $19: Charred Escarole, Pecorino, Black Pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Citrus Salad - $22: Brown Butter, Toasted Almonds, Bahri Dates Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bibb Salad - $19: Gruyère, Garlic Croutons, Dijon Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicory Caesar Salad - $23: Parmigiano Breadcrumbs, Bottarga Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli - $21: Pomegranate, Candied Pecans, Yogurt Available at: dinner, lunch
- Candy Roaster Squash - $22: Whipped Feta, Pickled Peppers, Herb Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Agnolotti al Limone - $26: Sheep’s Milk Ricotta, Meyer Lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti alle Cozze - $26: Mussels Marinara, Basil, Chili Breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mafaldine all' Anatra - $29: Duck Ragu, Pistachio, Amaro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchono di Patate - $24: Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti fra Diavola - $28: Ruby Red Shrimp, Fermented Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Roasted Rutabaga au Poivre - $34: Frisée, Green Peppercorn Gremolata, Crispy Shallots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trout Almondine - $35: Brussels Sprouts, Almonds, Brown Butter Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Paillard - $34: Chanterelles, Melted Shallots, Sauce Fine Herbes Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Milanese - $35: Honeycrisp, Radicchio, Horseradish Butter Available at: dinner, lunch
- 19th Street Burger - $32: Cheddar, Heritage Bacon, Herb Aioli, Rosemary Shoestring Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Swordfish Piccata - $38: Puntarelle, Melted Cipollini Onions, Lemon Caper Butter Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coriander Crusted Duck Breast - $58: Prunes, Parsnip, Red Wine Jus Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Scottadito - $48: Squash Scapece, Aji Dulce Peppers, Whipped Feta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Koji-Rubbed Brandt Farms Ribeye - $168: Choice of Two Sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
Brunch Classics
- Fig and Yogurt Bowl - $19: Granola, Chia Pudding, Fig Preserves Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Whipped Ricotta Toast - $21: Persimmon, Honey Verjus, Black Pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast - $24: Lemon Mascarpone, Winter Citrus Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak and Eggs - $40: Beef Tenderloin, Béarnaise, Tarragon Verde Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Sides
- Roasted Mushrooms - $14 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fingerling Potatoes - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Glazed Carrots - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $16: Mascarpone Mousse, Pavesini, Espresso
- Crème Fraiche Cheesecake - $16: Almond, Cranberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC
- Apple Cake - $16: Samascott Orchard Apples, Caramel, Fior di Latte Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Hazelnut Tart - $16: Praline Crunch, Hazelnut Whipped Cream, Maldon Salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Greenmarket Cheese Plate - $22: Selection of local cheeses with Andrews Honeycomb and USC Pear Mostarda Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- USC Americano Cocktail - $19: Bordiga Rosso Vermouth, St. Agrestis Inferno, Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sunday in the Park - $19: Rosemary, Neversink Gin, Apple Aperitif, Honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Bronx Brewery Well Earned Pilsner - $14: Draft Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Cachumber Cooler (Spirit Free) - $14: Cucumber, Jalapeño, Cilantro, Lime, Tonic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
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