Union League Cafe

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   New York City17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great ambiance, service, and food. Excellent experience!
   

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   Justin VIP

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent restaurant. Old school elegance and service. Will be back again for sure.
   

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   Laurance

   New York City13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Elegant, gracious staff, and exceptional food. A standout in today’s world of mediocrity.
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The staff was incredibly accommodating and attentive.
   

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   Robert

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Has recovered from the disaster that was the last owner. Has returned to its previous glory.
   

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   John

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a lovely dinner and enjoyed everthing about the place. I can't wait to go back.
   

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   Paul VIP

   New York City23 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I am not telling you anything new if I say that the Union League Cafe is simply one of the best places to dine in Connecticut, and has been for quite a number of years. It is a special occasion location for most of us, though most of us probably wish we could dine there every day. The service manages to be both personable and professional, no coldness and no backslapping. The restaurant itself is exquisite beyond measure. The menu is imaginative, with many standards and a few that you would not find in most restaurants. Where else would you get a warm leek salad? Yes, it is a little pricy, but you most definitely get what you pay for.
   

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   Stacey

   New York City52 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was wonderful as usual. Quality of the food was excellent. Always a pleasure to dine here. The staff was helpful and exemplary. Menu was diverse although more limited than in the past. Good solid food with interesting flavors. Would definitely return again.
   

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   Peter

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This place never fails to impress. We brought another couple, that never have experienced the Union League Cafe and they were thoroughly impressed. From the food to the ambiance to the service; another impeccable evening. Thank you!
   

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    Nick

    Columbus2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    Overall a terrible and wildly disappointing experience. Granted, we were there on Valentine's Day, but still, the level of service we received was unacceptable, especially given the price. After a 15 minute wait after our reservation time, we were seated at a table we were unhappy with (bad location, bad lighting, not in the main dining room). We asked to switch, and despite offering to switch to a table in either the main dining room or upstairs, a manager—who did not have a friendly attitude during the conversation—said it was impossible to move. The food was not nearly worth the prices. The steak was under-seasoned and bland, and my appetizer and dessert were forgettable. The worst part of the experience was the wait. With a 7:30 reservation, we did not get our check until 10:15. We ordered only one drink each at the beginning of the meal and placed our full order for the prix fixe menu as soon as we sat down. More than 45 minutes passed between our entrees being cleared and the desserts coming out. I had to ask several waiters multiple times to check on the progress, and it was the same story for the check. In what I guess what was a fitting end to the experience, they couldn't find our coats at the coat check because of the "craziness" of the night. We had to go back to grab them ourselves. Again, I understand it's a busy night, but they can't expect to charge what they charge and provide this kind of experience. I was surprised as well that no one came over affirmatively to offer an apology. None of this was recognized until I brought it up repeatedly, with multiple people. Start to finish, we had an awful experience—a $250 dinner that would not have been worth it at half the price.
    

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