Where to dine in the Chelsea/Union Square Area on a Friday Night

[ckeaton]

Posted: 12/12/05 at 9:46am

Does anyone have any recommendations? Union Square Cafe' is all booked up, but I'd rather find a fine dining gem anyway. Not something that's all over Zagats like jasmine on rice.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 12/12/05 at 9:53am

Coffee Shop
Blue Water Grill
Zen Palate
Havana Central

[ckeaton]

Posted: 12/12/05 at 9:58am

Blue Water Grill looks fun... I'm excited about the concept of Lobster with Pumpkin Rav. :)

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 12/12/05 at 9:59am

I'm excited about the concept of Lobster with Pumpkin Rav.

That is my favorite dish there. It's delicious.

[JailyardGuy]

Posted: 12/12/05 at 10:06am

I will give a *resounding* second to Blue Water.

You will DIE, it's so fabulous. (And they make one CRAZY good dirty martini!)

Updated On: 12/12/05 at 10:06 AM

[PalJoey]

Posted: 12/12/05 at 10:22am

A splurge but Tocqueville at 15th and Union Square West is a remember-for the-rest-of-your-life meal.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 12/12/05 at 10:27am

Tocqueville is indeed divine. Just make sure you mortgage your house before going...

[bwaysinger]

Posted: 12/12/05 at 10:34am

I am now convinced one should always wander down just a tad, to the Cooper Union area, to eat there. Scads of good restaurants.

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 12/12/05 at 11:22am

Whatever made you think that, bway?

[Corine2]

Posted: 12/12/05 at 12:03pm

City Crab- Fantastic shrimp cocktail and affordable.
Blue Water Grill is another favorite. I like the Jazz Brunch on Sunday.

[Jimmcf]

Posted: 12/12/05 at 12:49pm

My fave down there is 'El Cantinero' - a real hole in the wall (it is on University and 11th), but awesome Mexican food. Was there last night again, actually.