Located down the block from the Union Square Greenmarket, Steak Frites is the perfect rest stop after shopping for the season’s best produce. Open for Saturday and Sunday brunch, it is popular on weekends, when locals grab outdoor tables and people-watch. At night, the restaurant is lively and has a rich European flair, decorated with vintage posters and long leather banquettes. This is a fun restaurant to hang out in and just have drinks, but it’s also an ideal spot to hunker down over a dinner of the signature steak frites with a bold red wine. The menu also offers a great selection of fish, pastas, and salads.

Steak Frites Information:

• French menu. Lunch, dinner, brunch. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating. Credit cards accepted.