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JoJo

160 E. 64th St., New York, NY, 10021
nr. Lexington Ave.
212-223-5656

Avg. Rating

8
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 8
"Recommended"

Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10.

71% would go back.

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One of the best UES brunches

By helenr on 9/20/2010

  • Overall Rating: 8
  • Food: 8
  • Service: 8
  • Décor: 5
  • Yes, I would go back!

You can't beat the price on the prix-fixe brunch, especially considering the food is on par in flavor and execution to other J-G spots like Nougatine and Perry St. Bonus points for being the best choice in a neighborhood that's otherwise a restaurant wasteland, and for the hilariously over-the-top grandma's-pied-a-terre decor.

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29 out of 61 people found this review helpful.

A Near Perfect Dining Experience

By mky84 on 2/17/2009

  • Overall Rating: 10
  • Food: 10
  • Service: 10
  • Décor: 9
  • Yes, I would go back!

I went there for Valentine's Day. It is a very small space, and we had about 1 foot of space between our table and the next, but my complaints end there. The service was fast and courteous. The food was extraordinary. The shrimp appetizer was very memorable. Many different layers of flavor, and all complemented each other. The venison was a little tough, even at medium-rare, but it was flavored well and paired nicely with pomegranate and braised pears and savoy cabbage (It also went very nicely with the pinot noir I was drinking). The sweet potato ravioli in a word: tasty. I took everyone's recommendation on the chocolate dessert, and I agree that it is the best you'll find anywhere. The pear tart with pear sorbet is another great dessert find for those seeking a not-as-rich end to the meal. I truly believe there's something for everyone here, and it is pretty affordable for Chef JGV quality.

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147 out of 267 people found this review helpful.

please... Easy on the salt!!!

By Clemence on 2/5/2009

  • Overall Rating: 6
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 7
  • Décor: 7
  • No, I would not go back!

I was excited to go to jojo, rewarded by one star in the Michelin. I guess much of it is due to the decor... the food is VERY disappointing. There is just simply way too much salt. I was honestly very surprised to experience such a basic problem in a place renowned like this one... Although salt is usually addictive we couldnt eat the french fries... Decor is good, service is good.

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103 out of 228 people found this review helpful.

Average would be a compliment

By phoogendijk on 3/22/2008

  • Overall Rating: 4
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 6
  • Décor: 2
  • No, I would not go back!

Although the ingredients were all fresh, the staff polite, and the wine acceptable, the sum of the parts did not make the whole worth the while. The food is stuck in the early nineties, the decor stuck in the early seventies, and most of the guests stuck in the late sixties. The place is stale.

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120 out of 249 people found this review helpful.

As one reviewer said, "JoJo was So So"

By JMG on 1/29/2008

  • Overall Rating: 7
  • Food: 6
  • Service: 8
  • Décor: 6
  • No, I would not go back!

After being wowed by Perry St only a few days prior, I was pretty excited about trying out Jean-Georges' JoJo. What I found was relatively un-inspired. Aside from the fact that Jean-Georges himself was walking back and forth through the restaurant all evening--and was extremely genteel when I spoke to him--everything else about the experience was certainly "so-so." Although I can't necessarily complain about the food or the service or the decor, I can't rave about it either. The ricotta-beet ravioli were fine, the salmon on truffled mashed potatos good but boring, the chocolate molten cake the same as so many others. I will say that the music is very good, the crowd is an interesting mix, and the dowstairs is certainly more charming than the upstairs. Also, I could be wrong--because I didnt clarify with the waiter-- but I'm pretty sure wines are only served by the glass, and last night I was to choose from merely 5 selections.

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189 out of 351 people found this review helpful.

Great place for a date

By omeko3 on 6/19/2007

  • Overall Rating: 7
  • Food: 6
  • Service: 8
  • Décor: 9
  • Yes, I would go back!

A great place to bring a date, the decor is amazing and incredibly romantic. The shrimp appitizer is quite delicious as well as the salmon entree. JoJo is the perfect place for a date, good food, great atmosphere and good service on top of everything.

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343 out of 687 people found this review helpful.

A treat everytime we visit

By garlandcompany on 1/5/2007

  • Overall Rating: 9
  • Food: 9
  • Service: 9
  • Décor: 9
  • Yes, I would go back!

It wouldn't be a trip to New York without having lunch or dinner at JoJo. The decor is an absolute jewlbox and the food, while maybe not cutting edge, is always delicious and beautifully presented. The service is crisp and polite and always accomodating.

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337 out of 730 people found this review helpful.

excellent dinner

By nellymeden on 12/16/2006

  • Overall Rating: 10
  • Food: 10
  • Service: 9
  • Décor: 9
  • Yes, I would go back!

With my new hair I just got from Rodolfo Valentin in my opinion the best hairdresser in New York, my boyfriend wanted to match it having dinner at the best restaurant in the city. The food was excellent and we have the most romantic evening of the year!

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388 out of 809 people found this review helpful.

Great Expectations Dashed

By Yawbus on 9/30/2004

  • Overall Rating: 8
  • Food: 7
  • Service: 10
  • Décor: 3
  • No, I would not go back!

Perhaps because we were so looking forward to going out to a Jean-Georges restaurant and our expectations were too high, but I was disappointed. The atmosphere was not as romatic as I had hoped. It was very dark and therefore looked a little run down. The food was good, but not remarkable, except for the extraordinary chocolate dessert, which was the best dessert I have ever had. Also noteworthy was the service. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming and made us feel special. Overall, a mixed bag.

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433 out of 833 people found this review helpful.

Overall excellent dining experience

By cyntseng on 7/15/2004

  • Overall Rating: 9
  • Food: 9
  • Service: 8
  • Décor: 8
  • Yes, I would go back!

WE were a party of 9 and every one's dinner was excellent. In particular, the $65 tasting menu was a great value. Loved the intimate, romantic setting. The small bar by the entrance was the only minus.

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