Restaurants near 14th Street Union Square

We booked a Saturday reservation and were seated immediately which was nice. We ordered the dumplings, Branzino and Pas Thai. The dumplings came with truffles on top and were excellent. The sauce could have been a bit more exotic than just the soy sauce and vinegar for a Thai place. the Pad Thai has very good taste with very tender shrimps. The fried Branzino was great with spicy mixture with hot pepper, papaya and other flavors. At $45 maybe it was a bit pricey. Service was great with right amount of taking empty dishes away and asking how the food was. Overall vibe was great because the tight space and antique look of the dining room. The decor is not fancy but has a certain style of its own. We also ordered a Thai iced tea and a beer which were tasty as well. Next time I will try curry dishes and Tom Yom Soup.

Our first time to Max. Excellent experience. Service was good. Hostess aria was very welcoming and nice. We had apps and dessert. We chose fondue for dessert. It came with marshmallow burner. It was fun and something different.

We always make reservations when we visit NYC so that was the first thing I did when booking our Christmas trip. We love the service, food and ambience. We were stuck in traffic and were running late for our Christmas dinner reservations. We decided to go ahead and continue to the restaurant in hopes that we could still get our table and we did! After a full day of travel and with a hungry 4 year old, it was the best Christmas present ever. This makes me love them even more and why we will always dine with them on our trips to NYC.

The experience was truly exceptional, with outstanding food service and a captivating ambiance. The attentive staff provided warm hospitality, ensuring every need was met with efficiency and a friendly smile. The restaurant’s elegant decor and soft lighting created a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect setting for a memorable meal. We eagerly anticipate our return in the new year.

Phenomenal experience, yet again. This was my favorite new restaurant of 2020/21 and has continued to impress. The whole fish sashimi is incredible. Service is impeccable. The staff makes you feel welcomed from the moment you walk in. Oceans is a jewel in the Union Square crown of restaurants.