Jojo Restaurant

(212) 223-5656

160 E 64th St Ste 1
New York, NY 10021 40.7651 -73.9657

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Neighborhoods: Upper East Side, Midtown, Lenox Hill

JEAN-GEORGES.COM

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:

$$$$

Last updated 4.12.12

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Romantic Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Notable Wine List, Prix Fixe Menu

Cuisine:

French

Notable Chef:

Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Other Locations:

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What People Are Saying About Jojo Restaurant

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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.…

Editor's Tips

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.
ambiance
87.5% positive
  1. “If you wanna splurge a little go for the ambience - you'll leave with a satisfied stomach and happy tastebuds.”
  2. “We were seated immediately without any wait, service was impeccable and the dining room romantic.”
  3. “Great food, but stuffy atmosphere”
  4. “The ambiance at dinner was fabulous.”
  5. “would definitely go back, but not for a romantic dinner.”
  6. “The decor was plush and inviting and the place was busy-- a good sign that people like the food.”
  7. “did enjoy the whole dining experience though, tasty food, wine and great ambience.”
  8. “Nice decor.”
  9. “The townhouse atmosphere is intact and each small dining room has a cozy and intimate feeling.”
  10. “The food wasn't unapproachable like some places in NY-- the combinations were creative but they made sense and were comfortable to eat.”
  11. “had the most romantic evening last night at Jojo.”
  12. “The atmosphere was also very nice and the service was good, but this is not a restaurant where you have a quick meal.”
  13. “Very romantic, but not hushed.”
  14. “Those who have never worked in this business might complain about seating, but in a cozy place like this, seating's a science.”
  15. “The food, while very good, was not amazing, service was poor, and I found the atmosphere sort of depressing!”
  16. “The food was great, the service was great, and the ambiance was great.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “The summer vegetable tasting menu is fantastic and the four courses offer just enough food - so that you can actually enjoy each course, and still have room for dessert.”
  2. “Her banana praline cake for dessert was divine.”
  3. “The wine list was very affordable with nice selections and the desserts were all fabulous.”
  4. “Don't miss the Black Bass over carrot confit with cumin and cilantro and the warm chocolate cake!”
  5. “lovely passion fruit puree in a meringe shell for desert was a perfect ending.”
  6. “The chocolate cake was especially good.”
drinks
91.66999816894531% positive
  1. “did enjoy the whole dining experience though, tasty food, wine and great ambience.”
  2. “Weekends are very crowded, and we had to wait 30 minutes even with a reservation- but they were almost overly apologetic and a drink on the house in the tiny wisp of a bar made the wait acceptable.”
  3. “The bartender made a great french martini though while we waited, as I got a dozen dirty stares from the overage snotty crowd in the broom closet size front bar.”
  4. “The wine list was very affordable with nice selections and the desserts were all fabulous.”
  5. “We really enjoy wine and our server guided us to a very nice bottle that was a good value.”
  6. “we were promptly seated; the food was great; the drink was not bad and the server was nice however not very attentive as I needed to ask for water several times.”
food quality
85.9000015258789% positive
  1. “the food was good.”
  2. “excellent food, little elbow room”
  3. “The decor was plush and inviting and the place was busy-- a good sign that people like the food.”
  4. “The food was good but nothing to brag about.”
  5. “The tuna spring rolls and the lamb dish were especially good.”
  6. “The warm asparagus salad is exquisite and the swordfish with carrots and cumin is just out of this world.”
  7. “had the chicken, and it was a little dry, but the steak my husband had was delicious.”
  8. “The food is affordable considering it's fine dining in NYC--and it IS phenomenal food.”
  9. “The food was great, the service was great, and the ambiance was great.”
  10. “The atmosphere was also very nice and the service was good, but this is not a restaurant where you have a quick meal.”
  11. “This is a great little, room with delicious food.”
  12. “Horrendous service, good food.”
  13. “The food here is good, but service and attention to comfort is horrendous.”
  14. “and the food was absolutely delicious.”
  15. “did enjoy the whole dining experience though, tasty food, wine and great ambience.”
  16. “The food wasn't unapproachable like some places in NY-- the combinations were creative but they made sense and were comfortable to eat.”
  17. “My dish, venison was delicious but still, not out-of-this-world.”
  18. “The salmon was memorable.”
  19. “... good food”
  20. “My family and I had dinner at Jo Jo last night and we all thought that the food was excellent.”
  21. “My friend thought his food was fantastic.”
  22. “These dishes were both very flavorful and cooked to the salmon was cooked to perfection!”
  23. “Our server recommended our whole meal and was right on the mark with our tastes.”
  24. “The food, while very good, was not amazing, service was poor, and I found the atmosphere sort of depressing!”
  25. “we were promptly seated; the food was great; the drink was not bad and the server was nice however not very attentive as I needed to ask for water several times.”
  26. “For a three star restaurant, it delivered good food and diner-style service!”
  27. “Terrible service; the worst steak I've eaten in NYCity.”
  28. “The fish my wife had was cold and runny (Black Sea Bass).”
  29. “The food was great, but not outstanding.”
  30. “Worst of all, the steak was so gritty and fatty - it was honestly the worst steak I have ever had.”
  31. “The food was good but you could probably get more bang for your dollar somewhere else.”
  32. “Our appetizers were tasty and our entrees were delicious-- especially the sauces.”
  33. “One of my friends commented that she'd had the "best steak of my life.”
  34. “Great food, but stuffy atmosphere”
  35. “The summer vegetable tasting menu is fantastic and the four courses offer just enough food - so that you can actually enjoy each course, and still have room for dessert.”
  36. “The second course, a "goat cheese fondue" was nice, but nothing extraordinary, the main course, a porcini mushroom tart tasted great, but was a little on the soggy side.”
  37. “The baked salmon (with mashed potatoes and a truffle balsamic reduction) was perfect.”
  38. “Warm and comfy with very good food”
  39. “My three friends and I cleaned our plates-- the food is wonderful and rather interesting.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The wine list was very affordable with nice selections and the desserts were all fabulous.”
  2. “The summer vegetable tasting menu is fantastic and the four courses offer just enough food - so that you can actually enjoy each course, and still have room for dessert.”
  3. “My first course of the vegetable tasting menu (a bargain at $45) which was wonderful- a very rich and refined version of butternut squash.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “The atmosphere was also very nice and the service was good, but this is not a restaurant where you have a quick meal.”
  2. “overall very nice casual french place.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “With smiley servers, and acceptable prices I would come back anytime and recommend it for anyone.”
  2. “The restaurant itself was very elegant, but I wouldn't go back again.”
  3. “would definitely go back, but not for a romantic dinner.”
service
81.57999992370605% positive
  1. “With smiley servers, and acceptable prices I would come back anytime and recommend it for anyone.”
  2. “... service wasn't bad either”
  3. “Service was attentive and flowed just right.”
  4. “For a three star restaurant, it delivered good food and diner-style service!”
  5. “the service was impeccable.”
  6. “The atmosphere was also very nice and the service was good, but this is not a restaurant where you have a quick meal.”
  7. “Terrible service; the worst steak I've eaten in NYCity.”
  8. “We were seated immediately without any wait, service was impeccable and the dining room romantic.”
  9. “we were promptly seated; the food was great; the drink was not bad and the server was nice however not very attentive as I needed to ask for water several times.”
  10. “Horrendous service, good food.”
  11. “Our server recommended our whole meal and was right on the mark with our tastes.”
  12. “We really enjoy wine and our server guided us to a very nice bottle that was a good value.”
  13. “was seated on time and service was helpful.”
  14. “The food, while very good, was not amazing, service was poor, and I found the atmosphere sort of depressing!”
  15. “The food was great, the service was great, and the ambiance was great.”
  16. “The decor was plush and inviting and the place was busy-- a good sign that people like the food.”
  17. “The bartender made a great french martini though while we waited, as I got a dozen dirty stares from the overage snotty crowd in the broom closet size front bar.”
  18. “The service was horrible!”
  19. “The food here is good, but service and attention to comfort is horrendous.”
value
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. “The food is affordable considering it's fine dining in NYC--and it IS phenomenal food.”
  2. “And the most amazing fact is that the prices are stunningy reasonable for such true gourmet fare.”
  3. “Good price good value.”
  4. “Overall excellent value given the quality of the chef.”
  5. “With smiley servers, and acceptable prices I would come back anytime and recommend it for anyone.”
  6. “The food was good but you could probably get more bang for your dollar somewhere else.”
  7. “We really enjoy wine and our server guided us to a very nice bottle that was a good value.”
  8. “The wine list was very affordable with nice selections and the desserts were all fabulous.”
  9. “Not worth the money or the ridiculous wait.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “The atmosphere was also very nice and the service was good, but this is not a restaurant where you have a quick meal.”
  2. “Weekends are very crowded, and we had to wait 30 minutes even with a reservation- but they were almost overly apologetic and a drink on the house in the tiny wisp of a bar made the wait acceptable.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/14/09

The Good, The Bad.....

by missyg12

My friends and I were looking for a place to get together and have brunch as sort of a holiday thing. I looked online for brunch deals and came accross Jojo which I'd read had a fabulous brunch which for 26 dollars you got 2 items (either appetizer OR entree, OR you could get 2 apps, or 2 entrees) AND you got dessert. 26 in my opinion is a lot for brunch, but this definitely sounded worth it.

Everything was absolutely beautiful. The decor, the ambience, the service, the food.....It was the nicest brunch I'd ever had in the city, ever. That is the good.

The bad? I made the apparent tragic mistake of drinking with my brunch; 2 glasses of chardonnay. My bad. When the bill came and my friends tallied it up I had to pay 72 dollars. No, not a typo. 72 dollars elevated from the initial investment of 26 dollars that was advertised. The difference between 72 and 26? is 42 dollars. In other words I paid 42 dollars more for 2 f'ing glasses of wine. ABSURD!!!! Why are 2 glasses of wine almost double the cost of my lunch???? To add insult to injury when I laid down my credit card to pay my share (my firends had paid cash) they took a second look at the bill and said "oops, we made a mistake" and asked me if I had any cash on me because apparently they UNDER estimated the bill with tax/tip. I said I don't. and honestly felt I'd paid enough.

I honestly felt like a sucker, but I guess I should realize that you don't get something for nothing.

So the bottom line is this; you want a truly fabulous meal at a John Georges restaurant? You wanna brunch "deal" GO to Jojo. It's amazing, but do NOT, NOT NOT NOT order any alcohol because you will be raped.

  • Pros: Beautiful Space, Unbelievable Food/Service
  • Cons: Absurdly Expensive
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/09/09

Always incredible

by sfrucht02

Of course Jean Georges knows how to do it right. The flavors on this menu are simply heaven. From the fois gras brule to the short ribs, I adore this place. I must admit, we were the only couple there that night who were under age 50. The couple beside us even joked with us about it. But I'd go back in a heartbeat.

3 Star Rating: Average

10/15/09

Not worth going uptown

by rsamson718

the food was good. way too stuffy.

  • Pros: Looks better than in the pictures
  • Cons: Only grandparents and trustafarians at the restaurant
4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/28/09

it's a very charming room

by lex142

This is a great little, room with delicious food. They know how good they are and don't hesitate to charge for their competence. So it's unfair that I should have to sit there with an empty wine glass.

  • Pros: unique, cozy room, great food
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/16/09

Oh Jojo!

by heenneeh

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.

  • Pros: service, close to subway

The Details on Jojo Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • good food
  • impeccable dinerstyle service
  • very nice whole dining experience
  • worst steak
  • great little elbow room
  • really enjoy server
  • good value
  • especially good lamb dish
  • poor service
  • very disappointing reservation experience
  • enjoy first course
  • fabulous ambiance
  • very nice stuffy atmosphere
  • warm asparagus salad
  • ridiculous wait
  • delicious entrees
  • cold fish
  • awful place
  • stunningy reasonable prices
  • especially good chocolate cake
  • never recommend restaurant
  • happy tastebuds
  • fantastic summer vegetable tasting menu
  • intimate feeling
  • memorable baked salmon

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