Best Business Lunch Power Players Restaurants in Gramercy
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Union Square Cafe
A long-running American standard with exemplary hospitality and market-driven classics.
Notable Picks
8.7
A cornerstone of the city’s American dining culture, now in a spacious Gramercy home with the same welcoming pulse. The menu blends greenmarket influence with crowd-pleasing classics, executed with steady confidence. Service remains one of the restaurant’s defining strengths, especially for regulars and first-timers alike.
Must-Try Dishes:
19th Street Burger, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Yellowfin Tuna Burger
What Makes it Special: A long-running American standard with exemplary hospitality and market-driven classics.
8.4
A classic-leaning Italian room where lasagna shows up as a composed, dinner-forward plate—béchamel-driven, meaty, and built for slow eating instead of quick bites. Keep the order disciplined: lasagne plus one clean starter, then stop before richness takes over the table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagne della Nonna, Rigatoni alla Buttera, Gnocchi alla Romagna
What Makes it Special: Old-school Italian cooking with a béchamel-forward house lasagne.
8.3
A polished seafood dining room with a serious raw bar and sushi counter, pulling in both neighborhood regulars and celebration tables. The sushi program leans classic and clean—best paired with their strong sake and cocktail list.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chef’s sushi-nigiri selection, Toro nigiri, Seasonal sashimi platter
What Makes it Special: Destination-level seafood with a legit sushi counter.
8.2
A Union Square-side staple for customizable Tex-Mex burritos with reliably generous portions. The draw is consistency and speed—rice, beans, and proteins are seasoned in a familiar, crowd-pleasing way. Not a destination room, but a strong everyday burrito for delivery or grab-and-go.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Burrito, Shrimp Burrito, Vegetarian Burrito Bowl
What Makes it Special: High-volume, build-your-own burritos that rarely miss.
Worthy Picks
7.6
A low-key neighborhood restaurant doing straightforward, home-style North Indian cooking with a full bar. It’s not flashy, but locals appreciate the generous portions, steady curries, and relaxed vibe.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb biryani, Dal makhni, Garlic & cheese naan
What Makes it Special: Unpretentious curries and biryanis that deliver for locals.