What's a GOOD place to eat in Soho or Union Square area??

jozieb0925 Posted: Jun 01, 2005 01:15 PM

What's a GOOD place to eat in Soho or Union Square area??

I am looking for moderately priced places and no reservations necessary..

Thx.

usuk2004 Posted: Jun 01, 2005 01:18 PM

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Union Square area there's America which is pretty good and pretyt reasonable - nothing fancy, but it's HUGE. There's also a Heartland Brewery. And Republic, which is sort of a pan-Asian noodle bar. There's a place, I think it's called CHango, on Park Ave South that does really good Mexican.

Janice Posted: Jun 01, 2005 01:19 PM

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I love Republic, but only if I can sit outside, inside was too dark and loud for me. It is really inexpensive.

Sweetpea130000 Posted: Jun 01, 2005 01:23 PM

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Posted by usuk2004

Union Square area there's America which is pretty good and pretyt reasonable - nothing fancy, but it's HUGE. There's also a Heartland Brewery. And Republic, which is sort of a pan-Asian noodle bar. There's a place, I think it's called CHango, on Park Ave South that does really good Mexican.

America's is closed.

All the rest are yummy!

lanabean Posted: Jun 01, 2005 01:33 PM

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I love Republic, but the atmosphere is a little lacking. How about Lemon bar? I used to work across the street. Also, on Irving Place, Sal Anthony's is really yummy.

12-3Princess Posted: Jun 01, 2005 01:34 PM

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Park Avalon in Union Square is yummy/candlelit - although a bit crowded sometimes ...

lanabean Posted: Jun 01, 2005 01:36 PM

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Posted by lanabean

I love Republic, but the atmosphere is a little lacking. How about Lemon bar? I used to work across the street. Also, on Irving Place, Sal Anthony's is really yummy.

sorry! lemon bar is on Park Avenue South. There's also Duke's right off PAS in Union Square on 19th St. Tons of yumminess. I miss working there! :)

cluelessbride Posted: Jun 01, 2005 01:41 PM

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Chat N Chew = inexpensive, no reservations

Then there is the vegetarian place on the corner of like 18th and U. Sq. South

KathleenG Posted: Jun 01, 2005 01:42 PM

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Pete's Tavern is decent if you are looking for a very casual tavern type feel (on 18th and Irving, I believe). There is also a mexican place on 18th street called Los Dos Caminos. (closer to 5th I believe?) Really really great prices and pretty good food and drinks. Too bad America closed; that would have been a good option for you as well.

jozieb0925 Posted: Jun 01, 2005 01:44 PM

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Thanks ladies. I am going to check out some of these places on city search!!

nov04LIbride Posted: Jun 01, 2005 02:06 PM

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Posted by 12-3Princess

Park Avalon in Union Square is yummy/candlelit - although a bit crowded sometimes ...

I love Park Avalon! And very reasonably priced. I saw a few famous people there.

Jax430 Posted: Jun 01, 2005 03:18 PM

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I'm sorry to hear America is closed...I was only there once, but I loved that place.

I second chat n chew, if you're going for cheap, casual, comfort food.

Heartland Brewery is supposed to be good.

heidla Posted: Jun 01, 2005 03:50 PM

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Blue Water Grill is suppose to be very nice.

12-3Princess Posted: Jun 01, 2005 04:31 PM

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Posted by nov04LIbride

Posted by 12-3Princess

Park Avalon in Union Square is yummy/candlelit - although a bit crowded sometimes ...

I love Park Avalon! And very reasonably priced. I saw a few famous people there.

I love it too

beautyq115 Posted: Jun 01, 2005 05:59 PM

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Posted by heidla

Blue Water Grill is suppose to be very nice.

THAT PLACE IS AWESOME!! I don't know about the moderately priced and no reservation though...its such an awesome restaurant...used to be bank

cluelessbride Posted: Jun 01, 2005 06:28 PM

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Posted by beautyq115

Posted by heidla

Blue Water Grill is suppose to be very nice.

THAT PLACE IS AWESOME!! I don't know about the moderately priced and no reservation though...its such an awesome restaurant...used to be bank

My wedding band plays there in the jazz room downstairs!

sun86moon Posted: Jun 01, 2005 06:31 PM

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Park Avalon is one of my favorite restaurants!!!! I also like Blue water Grill alot!

Salason626 Posted: Jun 01, 2005 06:46 PM

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city crab is decent and doesnt usually require a reservation. blue water grill you definitely need one and i think park avalon too. los dos caminos is great!

marymoon Posted: Jun 01, 2005 07:40 PM

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El Cantinero. It's true what they say, best fajitas in town (not to mention margaritas). If it's warm, ask to eat in the garden!

I also love Tea and Sympathy. It's a VERY small authentic English restaraunt. YUM

For a slightly more formal experience in SoHo, try the Cupping Room Cafe, it's great.

ETA: And of course Zen Palate! FH just brought me some last night. AND we went there over the weekend. Yum. Can you tell I love it?

wc0143 Posted: Jun 01, 2005 07:51 PM

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Posted by Sweetpea130000

Posted by usuk2004

Union Square area there's America which is pretty good and pretyt reasonable - nothing fancy, but it's HUGE. There's also a Heartland Brewery. And Republic, which is sort of a pan-Asian noodle bar. There's a place, I think it's called CHango, on Park Ave South that does really good Mexican.

America's is closed.

All the rest are yummy!

Did America close recently??? I passed by it a few months ago and it was open (and I was brought back to my 18th surprise b-day party that was held there ... back in 1986 with my good pal Lucy Liu )