Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Union Square

35 restaurants available nearby

1. Casa Mono

4.7

Exceptional(2805)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Union Square

Booked 31 times today

Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamon, are located next to each other on Irving Place and 17th Street, just east of Union Square. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since), Casa Mono is a tapas bar restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava.***Keeping our guests and staff safe is our number one priority.We are strictly following CDC, OSHA and NYC Health Department guidelines.***

2. Zou Zou's

4.6

Exceptional(1432)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Hell's Kitchen

Booked 114 times today

Zou Zou’s is a lively and modern Eastern Mediterranean restaurant from chef Juliana Latif, who spent years working at some of the most notable restaurants throughout New York City, including The NoMad. The menu is inspired by and celebrating the cuisine and flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean region, bringing in influences from Lebanon, Israel, Turkey, Egypt, Syria, and Jordan, among others. Zou Zou’s is located within the Manhattan West Plaza, on the ground level of Pendry Manhattan West. If arriving at 33rd Street (between 9th & 10th), follow the walkway to the plaza, turn left, and find the Zou Zou’s entrance on your left.If arriving at the Ninth Avenue entrance (at 32nd Street), walk through the plaza towards Whole Foods – Zou Zou’s will be on the right side of the plaza just past the NHL Experience Store.

3. Barbounia

4.6

Exceptional(3966)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Gramercy Park

Booked 81 times today

Located in the heart of Gramercy in New York City at 20th Street and Park Avenue South, Barbounia's atmosphere and design, which complement and attract a fashion, music and entertainment clientele, takes you off the busy streets of Manhattan and transcends you to the middle of the Mediterranean. With a spectacular open kitchen, tall arched ceilings divided by Moorish columns, large wooden communal tables, and pillowed banquettes; you feel the magnificent energy emanating from the kitchen, staff and patrons.

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4. Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke

4.5

Awesome(263)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown East

Booked 22 times today

Opening December 7, 2023 on the corner of 48th Street and Lexington Avenue in New York City.A New-American Brasserie’s food and beverage offering, complemented by a high degree of hospitality, will be similar to other David Burke restaurants – both welcoming neighborhood spots and dining destinations.Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke is celebrity chef David Burke’s first new venture in New York City in almost three years and a welcome addition to David Burke Tavern, his flagship NYC locale.

5. Blu on the Hudson

4.7

Exceptional(1127)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Weehawken

Booked 115 times today

With views of Manhattan, BLU on the Hudson offers innovative drinks & fine dining featuring New American Mediterranean food with Asian accents. For a sushi experience, visit our sister restaurant BLU SUSHI.

6. Marcellino

4.5

Awesome(65)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • SoHo

Booked 15 times today

Marcellino bridges the traditional with the contemporary, bringing live-fire cooking, housemade pasta, and a robust Italian wine list, delicious house cocktails to the heart of Little Italy in New York City.

7. Piggyback NYC

4.4

Awesome(81)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Chelsea

Booked 15 times today

Asian inspired bar food coupled with traditional favorites making it perfect for quality shares to go around the table. Drinks range from a rotating draft list and wine selection to craft cocktail offerings.

8. Monterey

4.5

Awesome(471)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 21 times today

Monterey is an elevated steakhouse experience in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Rockefeller Center and the historic St Patrick's Cathedral. Enjoy classic steakhouse dishes with modern American touches, all served in a vibrant setting. Building on the best of the city's time-honored steakhouse tradition, Monterey's dusty pink banquets, crisp white tablecloths, and culinary theater evoke the golden age of New York City dining.

9. Wildair

4.8

Exceptional(174)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Lower East Side

Booked 20 times today

Wildair is a New York Restaurant founded by Chef Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske. Our style of dining is fun, loud and really energetic. Our tables are high tops and all our food is meant to be shared with everyone. Expect interesting takes on dishes like our potato cake topped with sea urchin and pickled jalapeños, or our pissaladieclaire. We have an amazing dessert program and on Saturdays we have donuts at 12:00 that change every week. We also have one of the most unique and amazing natural wine lists in the city.

10. Strange Delight

4.7

Exceptional(106)

Price: Expensive

• Oyster Bar • Fort Greene

Booked 28 times today

A contemporary take on the classic oyster bar, located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, near BAM, Barclay's, the Paramount, and Atlantic Terminal. Strange Delight finds its influence in New Orleans and is also inspired by the rich history of oysters in New York. Our menu consists of regional seafood prepared in a variety of styles: Charbroiled Oysters and Shrimp Remoulade share the stage with classic seafood towers and Oysters Rockefeller. A rotating selection of larger plates features items such as Black Cod Almondine and Blackened Swordfish Belly.To drink, Strange Delight updates old classics, serving both a Hurricane and Ramos Gin Fizz service for 2, alongside Martinis and Sazeracs. Our wine and beer lists feature our favorite American producers. Please note: We offer 3 distinct types of reservations:Regular: a table in our back dining roomBar: seats at our back dining room barHigh-top: a higher table with bar stools in our front room with an open kitchen and oyster counter.

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New York City •58 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We were a party of 5 and we ordered the chef menu with extra fried chicken - the sangria was the best and so was the food - love this place !! The level of seasoning and freshness of food was impressive and it is a fun place - would definitely come back We first heard about it from Elvis Duran the radio personality Our friends all thank me for making the reservation
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Zou Zou'sPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Hell's Kitchen
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4.6
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James
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Had dinner as a party of 8 for my partner’s 50th birthday. The meal was wonderful from appetizers to desserts, there wasn’t a single item not enjoyed. I originally chose Blu due to the diverse menu and they delivered great food across the range from sushi to chicken parm.
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Blu on the HudsonPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Weehawken
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4.7
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Blerim
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
First visit, awesome experience. Chef Diego, our Server, our Somm and the rest of the crew were great. Food was incredible, can’t wait to come back soon. Thank you for an amazing time.
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Casa MonoPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Union Square
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4.7
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Gail
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Loved the food. It got so noisy and physically crowded my friends and I left to have a quiet dessert coffee elsewhere
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BarbouniaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Gramercy Park
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4.6
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Bryan
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Menu is full of interesting choices compelling me to go back again. A little noisy. Overall well worth it!
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Park Ave Kitchen by David BurkePrice: Expensive• American• Midtown East
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4.5

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35 restaurants available nearby

1. Casa Mono

2. Zou Zou's

3. Barbounia

4. Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke

5. Blu on the Hudson

6. Marcellino

7. Piggyback NYC

8. Monterey

9. Wildair

10. Strange Delight

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