Best Girls Night Out Approved Restaurants in Union Square
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Oceans
Michelin-recognized seafood with a standout raw bar and sushi counter.
Notable Picks
#1
Oceans
8.2
Vibes:
Luxury Dining Elite
Girls Night Out Approved
Business Lunch Power Players
Instagram Worthy Wonders
A sleek Park Avenue South seafood room that blends raw-bar glamour with Japanese-leaning precision. The menu is wide but well-focused on bright, fresh preparations and comforting, sake-glazed mains.
Must-Try Dishes:
Toro tartare with caviar, Alaskan black cod with sake glaze, Seasonal ceviche
What makes it special: Michelin-recognized seafood with a standout raw bar and sushi counter.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A loungy Union Square tapas spot that riffs across the Mediterranean with a strong cocktail program and shareable plates. Come for a festive night out, settle into the plush room, and lean into the menu’s Turkish-Greek-Spanish mashups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb shank baklava, Whipped feta & warm pita, Grilled octopus
What makes it special: Mediterranean small plates paired with a destination-level cocktail bar.