Union Square Grill is a great choice near ACT Theater and the Convention Center (not far from the 5th Ave Theater, either). The ambiance is quiet but not stuffy, and the food is top notch (I had... More

Union Square Grill is a great choice near ACT Theater and the Convention Center (not far from the 5th Ave Theater, either). The ambiance is quiet but not stuffy, and the food is top notch (I had sirloin medallions topped with mushrooms that I still think about years later). They're owned by the same group as the Metropolitan Grill, and have a good website if you want to check them out: http://www.unionsquaregrill.com/. It's a bit off the beaten path at the base of Two Union Square, but has been around long enough to always be busy - reservations are a good idea if you're planning ahead.
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