Ula

Vibe: Glam Mediterranean Dining Room | Maximalist Art Deco | Union Square Occasion Spot

Ula is a polished Union Square restaurant and tapas bar that leans fully into atmosphere: dramatic interiors, seafood-forward Mediterranean cooking, martinis, wine, and a room designed to feel celebratory. It’s the kind of place that works for date night, client dinners, birthday groups, or any evening where you want the setting to do part of the work.

The menu centers on Mediterranean seafood, tapas, grilled meats, pasta, and a range of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options, but the room is just as much of the story as the food. Ula describes itself as maximalist art deco, with jellyfish, oyster, and maritime-inspired fixtures that make it feel more transportive than a standard Union Square dining room.

Martinis, Mediterranean wine, and a strong cocktail program help push the place toward occasion-restaurant territory rather than casual drop-in spot. The scale of the space and the design of its various parlors make it especially well suited for celebrations, larger dinners, and groups that want a little glamour.

Live music is part of the broader identity here, adding movement and a nightlife edge without turning the room into a club. It still reads first as a dressed-up restaurant, but one that wants the night to feel lively rather than stiff.

• Maximalist art deco interior with an undersea and maritime design language.

• More theatrical and polished than most Union Square restaurant rooms.

• Seafood-forward Mediterranean menu, but broad enough for mixed groups with different tastes.

• Strong fit for dates, celebrations, private dining, and out-of-town guest dinners.

• The multiple dining parlors give the place a sense of scale and occasion.