JoJo

Jojo by Jean-Georges in the UES during the holiday season = my personal romcom scene--Our server made a special effort at helping the anniversary celebration continue by providing excellent service and even adding a little candle to my ooey-gooey jumbo chocolate chip cookie's plate at the end of the meal. We started with espressos that came in adorable mismatching cups and saucers and then we shared bites of our delicious pancakes and eggs Benedict. It's a bit drafty during the near-single digit degree days but I felt very cozy like Meg Ryan in a chunky turtleneck in You've Got Mail. 10/10 would be a lovesick downtrodden failing boutique bookstore owner here again. P.S. try the rosewater lemonade. -Shopgirl

okay last minute came here for dinner for restaurant week during the summer ona weeknight. it wasn't packed, but certainly was not empty either. there was even a duo patrons dining outside on the manhattan dusk. a quiet street on the UES will leave unsuspecting pedestrians unbothered as the restaurant seamlessly blends into its surrounding townhouses. go down a small set of stairs to a white door of what seems like a (very nice) home'sbasement. the entrance and bar area is super quaint, with only a handful of seats and no one sitting there (perhaps to maintain the feng shui of the place lol). it was all very dimly litwe were seated in the back at arguably one of the worst seats in the house. close to the kitchen and bathrooms where there is a lot of foot traffic. i was surprised at how small the restaurant was, at least this portion. there was a refined couple that was sat next to us and then they got up to go upstairs shortly after they sat down. i was puzzled, but i guess that's the more exclusive side of the 'staurant . the drinks were really good and refreshing. perfect for the summer. the meal itself though was just average and dare i say even below average? our server diminishingly took our orders and even messed up giving me the chicken instead of the salmon and didn't believe me when i corrected her saying that she gave me the wrong food. they then rechecked on the computer and realized i was right. there proceeded to be 20 ish minute wait for my meal while my friend was already basically done with hers. i did get another comp drink from that but it was just not a perfect dining experience the bathroom was also a bit small and overflowing with papers when i went. clearly they are either understaffed or their waitstaff is inefficient/ineffective. kind of disappointing from a JG restaurant -- i preferred nougatine much much more!!

Love this place! Excellent food and drinks in the cutest town house. Staff is very friendly and attentive. The salmon and chicken were amazing! They also have wonderful complimentary bread and oil. I'd highly recommend JoJo for a date, dinner with friends or parents.

i thought the food here was very nice and tasty. it's a little bit pricey, but what isn't in the city these days? ambience is nice, warm lighting and seating is not cramped. we were seated right away for our week night reservation. each day there are some specials that you can actually find posted on their website as well. we got 3 of the salads to start, kale with the six minute egg, the beet salad, and the burrata. given beets were in season, that was my favorite, but all was good. the crispy chicken was fantastic. so warming and cozy, felt like elevated beautiful comfort food. the potatoes were so full of flavor and perfectly cooked, the skin on the chicken was indeed crispy, and i loved the dill all over. i would definitely be back for this chicken!

JoJo is a unique combination of upscale dining without being too flashy. From the outside, it almost just looks like a regular apartment building with a very small sign hanging that says "JoJo". Upon entering, you will immediately notice the simple yet elegant and intimate environment. The lighting is slightly dimmed and the decor is modern and aesthetic. Each table has a little candle to create a cozy vibe. There was a decent amount of people but it did not feel crowded whatsoever. There is a ground floor as well as an upper floor with additional seating.As for the food, I ordered the Nut and Seed Crusted Black Sea Bass ($48), which was surprisingly small - just one thin piece of fish with a bit of assorted veggies. Although the fish was cooked well with a good flavor, I don't think it was worth the steep price just based on the portion size.On the other hand, the Crispy Skin Organic Chicken ($40), was quite a large portion size, with two hefty pieces of chicken. The chicken was juicy and tender. The skin was nicely crisped. It came with some fried potatoes and onions, which were tasty as well. My one suggestion would be that they should pair this with some sort of sauce to coat / dip the chicken, since the inside of the thick pieces of meat could have used some additional flavor.For dessert, we got the Warm Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream ($15). This was delicious with a gooey warm chocolate sauce inside the lava cake to complement the cool ice cream. They were also nice and gave us a "Happy Birthday" sign and candle to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday.To drink, we got the Raspberry Lychee Bellini ($16), which was very tasty and fruity.Regarding the service, our waiter was friendly and the service speed was faster than expected. It did take him a while to check in with us after getting our food though.Overall, I would highly recommend JoJo if you are looking for a nice intimate dinner in the Upper East Side without being as hard to get a reservation as some of the other high-end restaurants.

This is a cute upscale restaurant on the east side. The building it's located in is pretty nondescript and looks almost like a house. I came for brunch with a friend with a reservation and we were seated very quickly. The restaurant wasn't full so we probably didn't need that reservation. Our server was nice and attentive. I was chugging water and my glass was constantly refilled in a timely manner. I got the pancakes and my friend got the eggs Benedict with ham. The food was good although on the pricy side.The decor is classy and the atmosphere is intimate. I was seated on the first floor and it looked like there may be another floor for customers above. There were two tiny but clean bathrooms on the first floor as well.Overall satisfied with my experience here.

Service was great. The tartar appetizer was delicious and with a salad would be enough as a meal...but spicy! Not crazy but if you don't like heat, ask for ice water. Daughters ordered the cheddar cheeseburger (good but typical) and a wonderful salad. I had the roasted chicken...melts in your mouth. One of best yard birds I've ever had. Highly recommend this dish

As an ardent admirer of Jean Georges, JoJo lived up to its reputation splendidly. Our visit on a Saturday, right as the doors opened for dinner, was a delightful initiation into the culinary realm of this establishment. Though not big, the restaurant boasts a charm that spans at least two cozy floors. The decor, with its elegant simplicity, appealed to my senses from the moment I stepped inside.The service, to put it simply, was exceptional.Our dining experience commenced with the Warm Seafood Salad, a testament to the freshness of the ocean's bounty. What truly elevated this dish was the intriguing blend of the Citrus-Shallot dressing, which harmonized beautifully with the seafood and avocado, striking a flawless balance between sourness and tanginess.Moving on to the mains, we ordered both the Seabass and the Crispy Skin Organic Chicken. Each dish exuded its own unique appeal, with the chicken deserving special mention for its generous portion size without compromising on tenderness or moisture.And then came dessert, a divine indulgence in the form of Warm Chocolate Cake and Puff Pastry Rhubarb Tart. Both were great with just the right amount of sweetness.Will def visit again.

Returned for dinner and had another great meal. I tried:+ Watermelon gin smash+ Spiced cantaloupe daiquiri + Heirloom tomatoes and Basil+ Spicy yellowfin tuna tartare lettuce cups+ Fresh linguini with clams + Bouquet of summer market vegetables + Carrot cake+ Sour cherry pie with pistachio ice cream The tuna and carrot cake were once again my favorite things, and the tomatoes, linguini and pie were also excellent. I still need to try the brunch!

This place was absolutely wonderful with AMAZING food!! The shrimp salad was probably the best salad I have ever had! The spicy tuna tartar was also really good! The food here was so healthy and everything seemed so high quality but also so unique. The environment was cozy and vibrant, with both downstairs and upstairs. The service was also absolutely fantastic. Our waiter was so sweet and everything came out really fast.