Luna Park--CLOSED

09/19/07

Rodent issues

by topher2 at Citysearch

Stopped by for dinner and drinks tonight with a friend and was pleasantly surprised to be promptly seated in what we thought was a great, casual outdoor space. But after ordering we saw a r*t sitting on a nearby highchair. We pointed it out to a waiter who just laughed and walked away. Within the next 20 minutes we saw at least TEN MORE running all over the area: in and out of planters, on the walls, everywhere. Our entire side of the restaurant got up and left at the same time. When we asked the manager if he knew about the problem, he said "Yes, they normally come out after dark on that side of the restaurant." Disgusting. Don't bother.

07/16/07

Retarded management....

by inaneboy at Citysearch

Lets see... we found broken glass on one of the bottles of beer in our bucket of beer and chose not to finish any of the others because we werent sure where it came from. It happens, stuff gets broken... no big deal, right?

Just bring me replacements for the beers.

The waitress couldnt handle the situation, called over the manager. The manager looked at us like we were some kind of scammers, and somehow decided that 2 beers was the correct replacement (there were three of us) and walked away shaking his head.

Who manages a place like that?

• Pros: Nice outdoor space
• Cons: Retarded service and management

07/05/07

Greenmarket meets "meat-market" at this swarming alfresco spot known more for mingling singles than dining.

by Kathleen Squires at Citysearch

In Short
Especially popular for post-work gatherings of Flatiron suits, this seasonal, outdoor cafe hidden in Union Square Park features a new chef each year. A recent incarnation offered a basic Italian menu with pastas like linguine and clams and cavatelli with eggplant; pizza adorned with seasonal vegetables; and snacks like zucchini blossoms stuffed with goat cheese and mozzarella in carozza. You're more likely, however, to see fruity drinks and beer pass by on the wait staff's platters.

11/01/06

Low-key

by enajo at Citysearch

Great, low-key spot to get together with friends. A little crowded, but great outdoor location makes up for it.

• Pros: Low-key, outdoor bar

08/22/06

Disturbing Bathroom Experience

by dnschiff at Citysearch

Overall, overpriced and a bit crowded. However, the worst aspect by far was the bathroom experience. A friend complained that there was a peeping tom in the women's room and had the guy kicked out. While disturbing to hear, I thought everything would be fine after that; not the case. I was in the bathroom ALONE and caught a guy peeking around the back of the stall next to me! He was able to run out without being stopped by anyone, including the park staff that are stationed directly across the way from the restrooms. Apparently, this restroom is open to the public until a certain hour, so anyone can walk in. Girls, do not go into this restroom alone and make sure you see women coming in and out of BOTH stalls. A truly disturbing lesson.

08/19/05

Get ready to hover

by jcoverly at Citysearch

We waited 1 hour for a table in the smoking section finally got it by hovering over a couple until they left Service was average value another 8 dollar beer joint

One more issue was out in the middle of Union Square Park with a table next to us chain smoking Marlboros we were told we could not smoke a cigar because a friend of the owner has asthma and she complained

• Cons: expensive, crowded

06/13/05

Nice Spot for the Summer

by qtgurljny at Citysearch

Luna Park was packed with people when I went on a hot Friday night. The lack of AC and the fact that there are a million swarming bodies (although everyone is polite and no one is pushing) is a slight turn off. However, there is just something so great about being outdoors, in great landscaping, enjoying a casual drink that makes going to this place worthwhile. I didn't go there for food so I can't comment. A con was the slow bar service. A plus was the good mix of people in their twenties that provided for great eye-candy while I was there.

05/16/05

Worst Restaurant in NYC

by nunkie19 at Citysearch

I'm a 20% tipper, even when service is mediocre. This is the one time in my life where I left no tip at all. My friend and I were the ONLY 2 people in the entire place seated for dinner and after sitting there for 15 minutes, I had to walk over to our surly waiter and ask for menus. He then proceeded to be rude. We had to call him over 3 times during the meal because he gave us the wrong food, did not bring water after we asked twice, gave me the wrong drink, and did not check on us once. Then he split the bill evenly even though we had instrcuted him otherwise. When I asked to speak to a manager, he indifferently told me that there was none.

Leave it to the mediocre coffee shop chain to make this nightmare into a cash cow.

09/28/03

move on

by triggerhappy at Citysearch

although this is an ideal setting for those hot new york nights, it gets way too overcrowded and loses the appeal. the service is horrible as well, probably the worst ever.

• Pros: outdoors, great neighborhood
• Cons: horrible service, overcrowded

08/12/03

Pencil Necks

by jackryan at Citysearch

While this place is full of young AmEx pencil necks trying to business card people, it is a great place to sit and take in a goodlooking crowd. More of a happy hour place during the summer hours. Come for a drink and see if anything is there you like, sometimes it's packed with women, others, it's not.