(212) 299-3900
1 Central Park W
(60th Street and 61st Street)
New York,
NY
10023
40.7685
-73.9815
Neighborhoods: Central Park, Midtown
Hours:
Mon-Thu 12pm-2:30pm
5:30pm-11pm
Fri 12pm-2:30pm
5:15pm-11pm
Sat 5:15pm-11pm
Price:
$$$$
Parking:
Street
Jean Georges Restaurant
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Jean Georges
The Editor

Erin Behan
Citysearch
The Scene – In the rarefied world of fine French cuisine, few compare to Jean Georges' New York star. From the meal's palate-tingling amuse bouche opening to the parting gift of boxed chocolates, every moment feels effortlessly choreographed. The precise service still manages to be friendly, and the dining room's buzz proves that the financially well-endowed don't always live up to their stuffy stereotype. – – The Food – Chef Mark Lapico and his team prepare all the fare to exacting standards. Dainty, flavorful sea scallops find their soul-mate with sweet caramelized…
Good but not Great, more like Michelin 2-star
by calchung at Citysearch
I dined here back in Sept. Service was attentive but I was very disappointed when a hair is attached to the bread. Staff just replaced it without apology, a Michelin 3-star should do better than this. The food tasted good but not consistently excellent. Other than the Egg Caviar, presentation of plates was simple, not artistic or creative enough. Soup was flavorful but salty. Very Good Scallops though. Lobster was tender but lack texture of freshness. Squab was over-cook not med-rare as it should. Excellent dessert though. Seating was not as comfortable as cushion needs replacement. Very good wine list and knowledgeable staff. I'd rate JG overall a B+. I felt this is a Michelin 2-star, not as memorable as my 3-star experience else where. Better value to dine in the main area at Nougatine
- Pros: Wine, dessert
- Cons: no apology after hair is found in food
One of the great restaurants in the world
by Scoop NYC at Citysearch
I can't really add much to the superlatives about the food. It's wonderful. So I'll focus instead on two points that aren't often addressed in reviews I've read.
First, despite the high overall costs, this restaurant is quite a value. The $98 dollar menu brings four courses rather than the usual three and all of them are good sized. That might not matter much to small women but for a large man like me, it's nice not to walk out of a big dinner feeling hungry.
Second, the chairs are really comfortable. This may sound like a minor point, but it's not. When you're settling in for what can easily be a three-hour meal, you can only enjoy it if you're comfy. A shocking number of top dining spots don't seem to understand this.
My one critique: The decoration in the dining room is beginning to look both warn and dated. It's probably time for a refresh.
- Pros: Incredible food, excellent service, great value
- Cons: decor beginning to look worn
Delicious, but Crowded Feeling
by misstikki at Citysearch
Had lunch at Nougatine during the week with a group of 4. The service and food was very good. The fish dishes (appetizers and entrees) were fresh and delicious. We enjoyed the $26 lunch deal, which entailed two entree/appetizer choices and a dessert. One appealing factor was that you can pick two entrees in the deal vs. the typical appetizer and entree. The portions were on the medium to small side, but well cooked. My only qualm is that the table spacing is very limited. It felt very crowded (like we were on top of one another) and you could hear everyone's conversation (i.e. noisy). Not recommended for a romantic meal.
- Pros: excellent food, good lunch deal, nice service
- Cons: poor table spacing caused very crowded feeling
The Details on Jean Georges
Prix Fixe:
Diners choose either from a three-course ($98) or seven-course ($148) prix fixe menu.
What to Drink:
The wine list is extraordinary and bottles can run into the thousands, but the list also includes selections under $100 from most regions. Glasses range from $10 to $69.
Look Good:
The formal dining room requires a jacket for men, while the more informal restaurant Nougatine, which shares a space with the bar, is smart business attire.
Know Before You Go:
Know that the restaurant is located in the ground floor of the Trump Plaza, right next to Columbus Circle.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Hotel Restaurants, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Outdoor Dining, Notable Chef, Business Dining, Notable Wine List, Prix Fixe Menu












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