Need restaurant recommendation for Union Square
May 19th, 2010, 01:41 PM
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Need restaurant recommendation for Union Square
I will be treating my DD to shopping and dinner in and around Union Square on a Saturday in June. I'd like your help in selecting the restaurant.
We would like fish, but not sushi. Entrees less than $35 would be nice. Thanks!
We would like fish, but not sushi. Entrees less than $35 would be nice. Thanks!
May 19th, 2010, 03:40 PM
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Tadich is more than just a couple of blocks away - more like 9 blocks. I would recommend Sams - but it is closed on Saturdays.
Farallon is more upscale and closer. Great for a mother & daughter after-shopping evening. Ask for their best table (I forgot what the "best" room is called).
www.farallonrestaurant.com
Stu Dudley
Farallon is more upscale and closer. Great for a mother & daughter after-shopping evening. Ask for their best table (I forgot what the "best" room is called).
www.farallonrestaurant.com
Stu Dudley
May 19th, 2010, 04:36 PM
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I've walked from my hotel, the St. Francis in Union Square to Tadich Grill..it took about 10 minutes max.
Good luck on getting a table on a Saturday night in June at Farallon...and asking for their best table..LOL
I've known Pat Kuleto for years and I don't even get the best seat!
Maybe the bar menu for happy hour in the Jellyfish lounge.
Good luck on getting a table on a Saturday night in June at Farallon...and asking for their best table..LOL
I've known Pat Kuleto for years and I don't even get the best seat!
Maybe the bar menu for happy hour in the Jellyfish lounge.
May 19th, 2010, 05:17 PM
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Farallon's was my first thought. Some days you can just walk in and park yourself in the first room where the bar is - could be there a long time though to wait for an open table.
How about Scala's Bistro?
Belden Lane's Plouf, B44, etc. are a bit on the expensive side.
How about Scala's Bistro?
Belden Lane's Plouf, B44, etc. are a bit on the expensive side.
May 19th, 2010, 05:30 PM
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I just checked Farallon on Opentable for June 15, 16, 17, 18, 19. The 19th is a Saturday. All times are completely "open" and available for reservations from 6:30 through 7:30 (didn't look for times after 7:39).
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May 19th, 2010, 06:56 PM
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Yes, Stu is right. There is no problem, ksucat, this far in advance for a table in June at Farallon. Based on the many positive comments here, that's probably where we will keep our resie.
I looked at Scala's, too, because I like the classic old hotels and their restaurants. Is that better than Farallon?
You fodorites always come through. Thanks!
I looked at Scala's, too, because I like the classic old hotels and their restaurants. Is that better than Farallon?
You fodorites always come through. Thanks!
May 19th, 2010, 07:22 PM
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LOL..I know PeaceOut..I've dined there for many years.
It 'was' always a hard reservation to get.
It's an excellent place to dine..I love the oyster bar and lounge.
You'll have a good time with your DD.
It 'was' always a hard reservation to get.
It's an excellent place to dine..I love the oyster bar and lounge.
You'll have a good time with your DD.
May 19th, 2010, 08:05 PM
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I'm not a fan of Scala's Bistro - we've dined there twice. I think you will enjoy Farallon more - we did. it is a "feast for the eyes". I think the best tables are in the old pool area undernieth the jellyfish.
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May 20th, 2010, 08:58 AM
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Well, I don't know if I've ever seen such unanimous agreement on a restaurant!
I also like their "Six Until Seven" Happy Hour, which is from 4:30 till 7:00 p.m., even on Saturdays. They serve "six fancy snacks and six refreshing drinks" for $6 each. Here's a sample of the menu:
TRUFFLED POMMES FRITES
WARM SPRING VEGETABLES
CORNMEAL CRUSTED FRIED OYSTERS (2)
Dungeness crab cakes (2)
house made gnocchi
wild mushroom fondue
Today’s soup
Cabrito Blanco Margarita
Farallon Jack Rose
Amstel Light
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Mencía, Ladairo,
Monterrei, Spain
2007
Muscadet,
Domaine de la
Tourmaline,
Loire Valley 2007
Available before 7pm in the
Jellyfish Lounge and Oyster bar
http://www.farallonrestaurant.com/gr...er_6until7.jpg
We have resies at 7:00, so maybe we will get there at 6 and enjoy appetizers in their lounge or bar. Sounds perfect!
Thank you!
I also like their "Six Until Seven" Happy Hour, which is from 4:30 till 7:00 p.m., even on Saturdays. They serve "six fancy snacks and six refreshing drinks" for $6 each. Here's a sample of the menu:
TRUFFLED POMMES FRITES
WARM SPRING VEGETABLES
CORNMEAL CRUSTED FRIED OYSTERS (2)
Dungeness crab cakes (2)
house made gnocchi
wild mushroom fondue
Today’s soup
Cabrito Blanco Margarita
Farallon Jack Rose
Amstel Light
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Mencía, Ladairo,
Monterrei, Spain
2007
Muscadet,
Domaine de la
Tourmaline,
Loire Valley 2007
Available before 7pm in the
Jellyfish Lounge and Oyster bar
http://www.farallonrestaurant.com/gr...er_6until7.jpg
We have resies at 7:00, so maybe we will get there at 6 and enjoy appetizers in their lounge or bar. Sounds perfect!
Thank you!
