Danny Meyer's flagship restaurant that topped Zagat's Most Popular Restaurant survey nine times.
101 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003



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Union Square Cafe releases new reservation dates 28 days in advance at noon, per the restaurant's own reservations page, a booking window that reflects sustained demand for the Danny Meyer flagship.
Parties of up to 8 book through the standard 28-day release; larger parties of 9 or more are directed to call the restaurant directly rather than book online, per the restaurant's site.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: New dates released 28 days in advance at noon
No walk-in wait time is documented; the demand shows up as a tight reservation window, with new dates released only 28 days ahead per the restaurant's site.
Yes — reservations open 28 days in advance at noon via the restaurant's site (powered by OpenTable/SevenRooms), per Union Square Cafe's reservations page.
Walk-in policy isn't specified in available sources; the restaurant's page is built around advance booking rather than walk-in seating.
Sources: Union Square Cafe reservations page