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Jean Georges
1 Central Park West, New York, NY, 10023
at 60th St.
212-299-3900
| 6.8 | "Recommended" Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10 |  |
way overrated
KATEKATE from 10019 | Posted on 10/16/09
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it is not the dreamy experience you expect it to be....the food is yummy but each dish is tiny, it has two bites or maybe three, so you leave hungry after a four course meal and a huge bill. Not worth it at all. Service and decor are nice but Nougatine is much better!
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Disappointment
poosu from 10023 | Posted on 3/30/08
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My husband and I always LOVE dinners at Jean-Georges; it has been a special place for us for many years. We had a 8:45 pm reservation; and we were asked to wait for 15 minutes to be seated. (Maybe we were spoiled at Jean-Georges before, but we never had to wait for our seats ever out of past 5 meals there). After finally seating down , no one came to greet us with menus or anything at all for at least 5 minutes. Finally, this gentleman (who later on turned out to be our waiter) swing by with wine menu (but no food menu) and mubbled that our waiter will be with us shortly. And we were left alone for another 10 minutes before he came back to take our drink order, and my husband has to ask for food menu. The room was loud, and when anyone came by to explain anything, they did not speak louder. My water glasses were empty for at least 15 minutes, and we had to ask for refill; the same thing with my coffee.
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A wonderful evening
zoelucille from 75000 | Posted on 6/19/07
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We dined at Jean Georges midweek, in early May. Perhaps being there midweek helped, however we had absolutely no problem with either delays or seating arrangements (note, they did at first attempt to seat us next to the kitchen doors, but were happy to oblige us when I asked that we be moved). The staff was perfect - courteous and knowledgeable without being the least bit obsequious. The food, wonderful from the first to 7th course, was up to the restaurant's well-deserved reputation, and the wine was perfectly matched. All in all, a beautiful evening. Merci mon beau :-).
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Great but with wild variations
johnnykluv from 97212 | Posted on 3/28/07
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We opted for the Jean Georges prix fixe 7 course and the seasonal. Some of the dishes leave a wonderful, amazing, lingering taste in your mouth that you want to stay around. A companion pointed out that sometimes the fish, for example, was bland alone, the sauce overwhelming alone, but together they were magnificent. I would definitely go back. The room is beautiful and comfortable and the noise level is low. The service does vary quite a bit from being informative yet condescending at the same time (they occasionally sounded like car salespeople). They started out at a great level of attention without intrusion but by the last 2-3 courses we felt we had been forgotten (plus we had a curtain to make). All around though it was a great experience. It cost $360 including tip but no wine or alcohol.
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Foodie Heaven
passionfoodie from 11779 | Posted on 9/22/06
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Dining perfection is what we experienced at Jean Georges. The food whether it is seafood, game, beef, pork, liver or pasta- it is here and it was all fantastic. The flavors and seasonings that are used are phenomenal. The sauces folks, it is about the sauces this chef creates. Wow! Tasty, vibrant and sublime. The service- these people have ESP. We thought it- they brought it. That simple. The dining room. Tiny but simple, elegant and with wonderful views on 3 sides. Very highly recommended. Will definitely be back. Vongerichten is the best chef in this town- hands down.
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Sadly a disappointment
Cleo from 10023 | Posted on 9/22/06
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A Guide Michelin 3 star must perform better than this. I would rate it as a 1 star though so its not a bad restaurant. Our greatest disappointment was that the food, although innovative in one respect, the food didnt taste much (we ordered the Jean Georges tasting menu). I find that very strange, dont they always taste everything before its sent out, they should.. Another odd thing was the staff, although nice, they just didnt fit the restaurant, it was a Starbuck staff feeling, it was hard to take them seriously. A very strange choice indeed.
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Four stars!
AllTrue | Posted on 1/5/06
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After a two-month wait we dressed to impress for our late night dinner at Jean-Georges in Trump's International hotel. Right up front, I want to say that the minimalist decor was a big disappointment (nothing to write home about--the ground floor entrance to the impersonal steel bar space leads to a plain dining room with street/traffic views) but the food was worth writing volumes (especially the foie gras with sour cherries and drizzled/flamed pistachio topping--more like a fabulous dessert!) Order the chef's Winter or Summer tastings (or both for $125 each)and be prepared for ENDLESS unique and varied courses, including the signature Egg Caviar (with caviar, whipped cream and vodka all in a special blown egg.) We saw a young man propose on one knee in a romantic upholstered booth in the back! How could she say no sitting in the NY Times 4-star restaurant (one of only five) and in the hands of NYC's #1 chef?
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Jean George is busy at his "New" restaurants
Eloise | Posted on 8/8/05
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Two years ago this would have been a 9! Jean Georges should stop treating this restaurant like a step child. The furniture in the bar is decreped. The food is at best tired. Time to wake up Jean George. This is what happened to JoJo's until you finally decided to step up to bat. You may be great in Singapore and at your new place downtown....YOU ARE a 4-5 here. Readers, don't waste your money!
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Must have been a good night
2nyfoodies | Posted on 7/4/05
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After hearing such mixed reviews we have to say that our meal couldn't have been more phenomenal! The summer tasting menu was so amazing that even a year later we still remember every single bite. And when we couldn't decide which deserts to pick, our waiter brought us all 3 selections (the 3rd desert on him!). The service was very professional and attentive, without being overbearing. The only suggestion would be to minimize the amount of tables in the main room, as the table were too close together. Would definitely go back for a special occasion, but our wallet is still recovering from our last visit.
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Nougatine room a bust
Teddy | Posted on 5/23/05
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In the Nougatine room we were totally ignored for the first 15 minutes. When we finally ordered the tasting menu the dishes came out in much too rapid succession.The tuna tartare was good,but too much vinegar. The salad course was smothered in much too much dressing.The fish was overcooked. The steak was by far the worst course, it was so badly butchered with gristle rendering it inedible.Save your money and eat elsewhere.
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