Jojo Restaurant
(212) 223-5656
160 E 64th St Ste 1
New York,
NY
10021
40.7651
-73.9657
Neighborhoods: Lenox Hill, Upper East Side, Midtown
Hours:
Mon-Thu 12pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm
Fri-Sat 12pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-11pm
Sun 12pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10pm
Price:
$$$$
Parking:
Street
Last updated 4.27.09
What People Are Saying About Jojo Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
This narrow, ornate restaurant is a quintessential East Side scene, with flurries of post-museum, pre-theater Europeans and lacquered dowagers sipping exacting martinis. The young, skilled staff operates with a refreshing lack of stiffness, putting both special-occasion diners and regulars at ease, despite the handicaps of the somewhat awkward space.
The Food
Seemingly simple dishes, such as roast chicken and broiled fish, are given a veneer of nobility with careful French techniques and eclectic flavor inspirations from Asia and the Middle East. Cumin-scented carrot confit gives a rich filet of bass a twinge of Eastern panache; abundant butter makes a hot porcini tart extra special; and beet green-filled ravioli in brown butter is remarkably flavorful. But roast chicken with ginger and olives is a bit over-salted, and a carpet of mushroom bits fails to rescue a flavor-shy sirloin--the soggy fries don't help. Finish with the warm Valrhona chocolate cake.
User Reviews
heenneeh
February 16, 2009
I had the most romantic evening last night at Jojo. The decor was plush and inviting and the place was busy-- a good sign that people like the food. We really enjoy wine and our server guided us to a very nice bottle that was a good value. Our appetizers were tasty and our entrees were delicious-- especially the sauces. The food wasn't unapproachable like some places in NY-- the combinations were creative but they made sense and were comfortable to eat. Service was attentive and flowed just right. We will definitely be back. This is the kind of place that I could see myself going on a regular basis.
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Jenmimo7
February 15, 2009
The food was great, the service was great, and the ambiance was great. People on this site were saying the food was "outdated" which I dont see at all. They do offer a pre-fixe from 5:30-6:30 but the prices were more than resonable even without taking part in the menu. With smiley servers, and acceptable prices I would come back anytime and recommend it for anyone.
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rebecad
January 30, 2009
My husband and I met friends at JoJo for dinner last night and we were incredibly disappointed. After booking it for Restaurant Week, we arrived at 8pm to find out that the Restaurant Week menu was only available between 5.30-6.30 and after 9.30. No one bothered to mention this over the phone when I booked. Although I felt like a victim of "bait and switch", we stayed for dinner and ate off the regular menu. My butternut squash soup was nothing special in appearance or taste. There was no dimension to the soup and in no way was I dazzled by the flavors. My entree was the sirloin steak. It was supposed to be served with potatoes and brocolli rabe but came with french fries and asparagus, no one mentioned this to us when we ordered. Worst of all, the steak was so gritty and fatty - it was honestly the worst steak I have ever had. The staff was unfriendly and even rude. There should be no attitude when you are paying that kind of money, especially in this economy! The dining room is so cramped, you feel like you're practically eating on top of the table next to you. Finally, the bathrooms were badly monitored - they were very dirty and they smelled. All in all, it was a HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT and I would never recommend this restaurant - you should get SO much more if you're paying over $100 per head. Competition for clientele in New York is high and there are so many other gems out there ... give this stuck up place a miss.
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Extras:
Visit Jean-Georges' eponymous restaurant on the Upper West Side.
Lunch Spot:
Offered every day, a $24.07 lunch deal lets you pick two small plates and a dessert.
Category:
Family-Friendly Dining, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Notable Wine List, Prix Fixe Menu
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Jean-Georges Vongerichten
