Seafood restaurant

Mission Ceviche Union Square

Flatiron DistrictManhattan

4.7· 1,726 reviewsOpen until 11PM
Mission Ceviche Union Square — seafood restaurant — in Flatiron District — Manhattan — NYC
Mission Ceviche Union Square interior — Flatiron District

Flatiron District

Manhattan

The brief

About Mission Ceviche Union Square

Mission Ceviche Union Square is a highly-rated seafood restaurant located in Manhattan's vibrant Flatiron District that specializes in authentic ceviche and fresh Peruvian cuisine. The restaurant emphasizes health-conscious dining with its focus on raw, fresh fish and seafood prepared with citrus and traditional techniques, making it an excellent choice for those seeking nutritious and light meal options. The dining atmosphere combines modern sophistication with casual elegance, offering an inviting space where guests can enjoy expertly crafted dishes in a lively yet comfortable setting.

Community Rating

4.7

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1,726 community reviews

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Reviews

What diners say about Mission Ceviche Union Square

15 verified Google reviews · 15 with owner responses

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Namkwann (NK)Local guide
2 months ago

Loved this place so much! The food was absolutely amazing, everything we tried was delicious and full of flavor. The vibe is stunning, great ambiance and beautifully designed space. Definitely one of my favorite spots. Highly recommend! ✨

Response from the owner

Hey Namkwann, <br><br>This truly made our day! So glad the food and the whole atmosphere hit just right. You're always welcome here, friend!<br><br>Mission Ceviche Union Square Team

Andreas KaiserLocal guide
2 months ago

If you considered to go to Mission Ceviche, I would strongly recommend to reconsider. At least I won’t go there a next time even though they gave me a birthday voucher for a free drink next time.<br>Okay, let me elaborate: for my birthday, party of five nice happy people. Reception ok, ambiance cool, food actually excellent: seafood mixto, ceviche Nikkei, yuca fries, lomo saltado, branzino, pollo a la Brasa.<br><br>But rudeness cannot be compensated, no matter how good the food is. Barely taking the last swipe off the plate, mouth still full, the plates were pulled (similar to the carpet being pulled from underneath your feet), followed by one of the supervisors in no uncertain terms telling us that they needed the table and that we could/should move to the basement. Thank you for that offer, but there is something called pride that doesn’t go well with such an unpleasant birthday present.<br><br>Too bad. Won’t go there anymore. And you shouldn’t either. They may get better if there are bot to many patrons. And there are plenty of excellent restaurants that also have a prime decorum.<br><br>(Originally posted by on Yelp)

Response from the owner

Hey Andreas, <br><br>Thank you for celebrating your birthday with us! We're so glad you enjoyed the food.<br><br>That said, we're truly sorry for how the evening unfolded. Rushing guests mid-bite and asking you to move tables on your birthday? That's simply not okay, and we own that completely.<br><br>Your feedback goes straight to our team. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right.<br><br>Mission Ceviche Union Square Team

MerveLocal guide
3 months ago

10/10 experience. Food was absolutely delicious, customer service was top notch and ambiance was excellent. This place deserves all the stars! I haven’t came across any restaurants lately that checked off all of the boxes. Our waiter Alan was a sweetheart! Great customer service and accommodating. My favorite appetizer was their guacamole, a bit spicy but absolutely DELICIOUS. I also really loved their sushi with steak 🤤 never had an experience like that before. They torched it so it gave an extra kick to the flavor. For entree I really liked he risotto with seafood 😋 I can’t remember all of the names but everything was so good I will be 100% coming back. My new go to place 😍♥️

Response from the owner

Hey Merve, <br><br>Wow, this made our whole week! We're so happy Alan, the guacamole, the torched sushi, and the risotto all won you over. You truly get what we're about here. Can't wait to welcome you back soon!<br><br>Mission Ceviche Union Square Team

natasha ortiz
3 months ago

First time dining here and can't wait to return. There were so many ceviches to choose from but we went with the mixed seafood and everything was good especially in the tigers milk. The filet mignon roll gets torched tableside and was delicious. For our main we had the red snapper thats deboned in a sweet chili sauce and is designed to share. I tried the sweet plantains which were good but had too much goat cheese for my liking. I also tried the margarita al pastor which was a very interesting drink. The Penicillin was also very tasty and strong. I was too full for dessert,so maybe next time. Staff was very nice and our server Natalie was very helpful guiding us through the menu.

Response from the owner

Hey Natasha, <br><br>Thanks a ton for sharing your experience with us! We're so glad you enjoyed the variety of dishes and that Natalie made your visit even better. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great time!<br><br>Mission Ceviche Union Square Team

Eve DeCarloLocal guide
3 months ago

Jasmin our waitress was just awesome! She was attentive but not intrusive…perfect balance of what we appreciate.<br>We have been looking for an elevated Peruvian restaurant for a while and are so happy we found this one.<br>The food was so delicious we kept rolling our eyes and making “yum” sounds .<br>To start we had the yuca fries, the seafood mix ceviche and the shrimp tempura.<br>Let me just say, we would order all of those again without hesitation !<br>It’s important to note that the shrimp tempura has a kick(but we love that).<br>For our main we had the filet dish (lomo saltado) and the tiger shrimp with noodles dish( Tallarín saltado). Both cooked to perfection and large portions.<br>We passed on dessert due to being super full, but we went to the downstairs lounge for a couple drinks after and we love when restaurants have a lounge option. Having that helps keep the good vibe going when you’re having a nice night out.<br>All in all, a great restaurant and experience…we most certainly will be back!

Response from the owner

Hey Eve, <br><br>Reading your review truly lights up our day! Jasmin and the whole team are thrilled to hear you felt right at home with us. We're so happy the food and vibe hit the spot, and the kick in the shrimp tempura got a thumbs-up!<br>Looking forward to your next visit to keep the good times rolling in our lounge.<br><br>Mission Ceviche Union Square Team

Anya KolomiyetsLocal guide
4 months ago

Absolutely in love with this place! Every visit feels like a little celebration. My husband and I come here often, and it never disappoints.<br><br>The food is bursting with authentic flavors — you can truly taste the freshness and quality, especially in the seafood. Their ceviche is out of this world, the rolls are delicious, and I could rave forever about their variety of pisco sour — it’s the best I’ve ever had!<br><br>The staff is warm and attentive, always making us feel welcome. The cocktails are creative and amazing, and the interior is stunning — stylish, cozy, and perfect for a great night out.<br><br>They also have fantastic midweek specials, which makes it even more exciting to come back again and again. This place has our hearts. Highly recommend! 💛

Response from the owner

Hey Anya, <br><br>Thank you so much for your beautiful words! We’re beyond happy to be your go-to spot for such joyful get-togethers. Knowing the pisco sours, seafood, and our vibe keep bringing you back truly warms our hearts. Can’t wait to welcome you and your husband again soon!<br><br>Mission Ceviche Union Square Team

Jennifer BernalLocal guide
4 months ago

When I’m telling you everything was perfect…it was perfect! From the moment you walk in the ambience was incredible. The music was such a vibe. The host was really friendly sat us down pretty quick. Our waiter was super friendly and attentive. The drinks were perfect not water down or too strong. The appetizers the food dessert were amazing and the food came out really quick. Overall, I’ll definitely be coming here again. It is worth the hype!! And they gave us free chicha morada sour shots ☺️

Response from the owner

Hey Jennifer, <br><br>We're so happy to hear you had such a great time hanging out with us! It’s awesome that the vibe and the quick, friendly service made your visit special. Can't wait to welcome you back for another round of good times and great flavors!<br><br>Mission Ceviche Union Square Team

Jade HaggardLocal guide
4 months ago

Food was pretty good and the staff/ service was really good but the tables in the front of the restaurant are really close together. We had to move the table multiple times because our neighbors had to use the bathroom. Everyone could hear each other’s conversation. Not to mention the smell of roach spray that we kept smelling every so often the day we went

Response from the owner

Hey Jade, <br><br>Thanks a bunch for sharing your thoughts. We hear you on the seating and the occasional scent — not what we want for your visit. We're working on making the space more comfortable and fresh for everyone.<br><br>Hope you’ll drop by again soon!<br><br>Mission Ceviche Union Square Team

Margareth Villegas
4 months ago

Absolutely outstanding. Every dish we ordered was delicious, and the quality was consistent from the first bite to the last. Alexandra took such great care of us—she was attentive, warm, and truly knowledgeable. Everything she recommended was excellent, and we loved trying the dishes she suggested. We’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend!

Response from the owner

Hey Margareth, <br><br>Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're overjoyed to hear that you enjoyed everything, especially Alexandra's care and recommendations. We're excited to welcome you back for more tasty adventures! <br>Mission Ceviche Union Square Team

Irma ZandlLocal guide
4 months ago

Had the most wonderful lunch here. Great vibe. And the service was fantastic (special shout out to Jasmine and Emma) - knowledgeable, helpful, welcoming. We ordered one of the ceviches, the octopus dish, a sushi type of dish, and the tres leche cake. The cocktails are also AMAZING!! The next time I come I am going all in on the ceviches.

Response from the owner

Hey Irma, <br><br>Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy you enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere and had a fantastic time with Jasmine and Emma. We can't wait to welcome you back for more ceviches and those amazing cocktails!<br><br>Mission Ceviche Union Square Team

Mina Gonzalez
5 months ago

First time coming to this delicious Peruvian restaurant. We loved the ceviches , the octopus , the heart of palms. The service , the music , the layout of the restaurant. We would come again for sure<br>Our waiter Esteban was very knowledgeable and helped us describing every dish

Response from the owner

Hey Mina!<br><br>Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're delighted you loved the ceviches and our vibrant atmosphere. Estevan is indeed a gem, and we're thrilled he made your experience even better. We can't wait to welcome you back for more!<br>Mission Ceviche Union Square Team

LLocal guide
5 months ago

Wonderful food and service!! This place is definitely upscale and the food shows for it. The only disappointment was the confusion of the “her hours”. If you’re interested in happy hour definitely call or do your research. I came here for my birthday and had inquired about the “her hours “ just to be at the bar and told otherwise. Aside from this mishap, the dining experience was really nice. As packed as it was I do wish the waitress would of checked on us a bit more but we were understanding because of how packed it was and she seemed to be the only one on our side tending to everyone.<br><br>The location is absolutely beautiful and the ambiance is one for date night or just a nice night trying new dishes. If you’re big on extending your palette definitely give them a try.

Response from the owner

Hello! <br><br>Thank you for your kind thoughts! We're glad you enjoyed the food and ambiance, and we appreciate your understanding regarding the service during the busy night. We’ll certainly look into the happy hour information for clarity. <br><br>We can't wait to welcome you back for more delightful dishes! <br><br>Mission Ceviche Union Square Team

Davide HicksLocal guide
6 months ago

when my 1st course “crab cake” arrived, this Italian expression immediately popped up in my head “Tutto Fumo e Niente Arrosto”, after I dug into this weird colored pile of mash potato and finally found a table spoon of “mixed” crab meat, my mind once again confirmed my first impression…<br><br>Just like the decor, everything is dramatic, colorful but no tastes. Especially for the high price tags, overall we were extremely underwhelmed…<br><br>I have been living in Manhattan for 23 years and I dined out almost every night. This is definitely one of the lowlights ever.<br><br>Update:<br>While I appreciated your response, I do believe that I have addressed my opinions precisely. If you can’t understand my points, then it’s simply reflecting to what I have stated as a matter of fact that I am not your customer. Once again, simply stated, your dishes are tricked out, and lack of the most fundamental essence- tastes.<br>All My Best to your business 👍🏻

Response from the owner

Hey Davide, <br><br>Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I’m really sorry to hear that our dishes didn’t hit the mark for you, and it’s tough to hear your thoughts, especially being a fan of dining out in the city. Your feedback is valuable and we appreciate you taking the time to express it. <br><br>We'd love the opportunity to make things right, so please feel free to reach out if you wish to discuss this matter in more detail.<br><br>Mission Ceviche Union Square Team

Faride Santana
6 months ago

We had a great experience. The food was super delicious and the service was amazing. Natalie made us feel very welcome and took great care of us (she’s the best!). This is our second time here, and we can’t wait to come back.

Response from the owner

Hey Faride, <br><br>Thank you so much for your kind words! We're overjoyed to hear you had a fantastic time and that Natalie made you feel at home. We can't wait to welcome you back for more delightful experiences!<br>Mission Ceviche Union Square Team

Emmanuel RodriguezLocal guide
7 months ago

Let me start off by saying, the food in this establishment CHIEF KISS. I went in with the deserve to try a little bit of everything. So many options of ceviche, and other traditional Peruvian cuisines.<br><br>The seafood ceviche was my absolutoria favor. The lomo salteado was a good choice as well. The bar drinks were well done as well. I have no complaints. I would definitely be back.

Response from the owner

Hey Emmanuel, <br><br>Thank you for your amazing review! We're delighted that you enjoyed exploring our menu and found favorites among our dishes. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We're looking forward to welcoming you back for more tasty adventures!<br><br>Mission Ceviche Union Square Team

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