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Union Square Cafe
Tuna Tartare
Butter-Poached Lobster
Black Bass
Half Chicken Scarpariello
19th Street Burger
Pasta (seasonal)
A refined, lightly dressed preparation with clean, bright acidity that showcases the kitchen's restraint with high-quality fish.
Tender lobster poached in butter, served with sunchokes and poached pear — rich, elegant, and perfectly balanced.
Reliably one of the best fish preparations on the menu — carefully cooked with a crispy skin and seasonal accompaniments that change based on what the market offers.
Roasted half chicken with pork sausage, pickled peppers, and a punchy vinegar sauce.
The legendary USC burger — perfectly seared, juicy, and one of the best upscale burgers in Manhattan.
House-made pasta preparations rotate with the season and consistently rank among the highlights — expect refined technique and restrained but effective saucing.
Chicken under a Brick
A Union Square Cafe signature over the years — spatchcocked and pressed for crispy skin throughout, with juicy, well-seasoned meat underneath.
Ricotta Gnocchi
Cloud-like gnocchi with tomato, basil, and fresh mozzarella — lighter than traditional potato gnocchi.
Apple Cake
Warm apple cake served with Fior di Latte gelato and brandy caramel sauce — the quintessential USC dessert.
Marinated Filet Mignon of Tuna
A long-standing USC classic — thick-cut tuna briefly seared and served with a punchy mustard and ginger sauce that gives it more character than a standard tartare.
Tahini Sundae
A creative sundae that balances nutty tahini with sweetness for an unexpected dessert hit.
Baked Alaska
A tableside showstopper dessert — torched meringue over ice cream and cake that lands with theatrical flair but also tastes as good as it looks.
Warm Banana Tart
A longtime fixture on the dessert menu — buttery, caramelized, and served with a scoop of ice cream; the kind of comforting dessert that anchors the whole meal.
Mushroom and Leek Soup
A deeply savory, earthy bowl that has appeared in various forms across USC's history — best in cooler months when mushroom quality peaks.
Seafood Platter
Caviar Tots
Shrimp Pasta
Anniversary Dessert
Zucchini Salad
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