Union Square Grill

Pros: Pretty Art Deco interior, warm ambience, generous portions.
Cons: Presentation can feel like they're trying too hard; pricey.

So, full disclosure: I only ate dinner at the Union Square Grill because they comped it. Normally you wouldn't catch me anywhere near a $30-a-plate joint (well, not if I was paying, anyway). But their website claims that they're "Don't-Miss Delicious," ...

Pros: Great menu variety, food fabulously prepared
Cons: Somewhat cramped, smell of cigarette smoke

What better way to celebrate a special occasion than to have a fine meal with good friends? We did just that the other night at the Union Square Grill in downtown Seattle.
The USG (as I will refer to it from now on) is located in the hub-bub of...

Pros: Excellent food & service; hearty portions
Cons: A bit expensive

Union Square Grill was recommended by the concierge at our hotel. We were staying downtown at the Westin and it was a short walk for us. Although the concierge called and reserved a table for us, we could easily have walked in and gotten a table. It was...

Pros: excellent wine service (including numerous half-bottles); validated parking
Cons: zooishly busy; food quality doesn't come close to justifying the prices

My husband and I went to the Union Square Grill for dinner last Friday. Before we even sat down, I knew the place had serious problems. They had lost our reservation (I was glad I had the confirmation email with me), and the place was so mobbed there was...

Pros: Excellent lunch menu with fresh ingredients well prepared and professionally served can't be beat!
Cons: Some sticker shock with the tab, but at USG you get what you pay for.

We were in Seattle for five days on a business trip and had the opportunity to sample the finest the city has to offer. Union Square Grill was the best of the best. We took our meal at the bar, followed the bartender's food suggestions and were absolutely delighted. Great atmosphere wonderful service and top notch food. The best in a city with great food.