J.G. Melon
Burger Joint, Bar, and American Restaurant$$$$
New York
The experts at Time Out New York and Bon Appetit Magazine recommend this place
"Besides the obvious tip of "best burger in NYC", get a Bloody Bull."(18 Tips)
"Bacon Cheeseburger, Cottage Fries, and Chili was amazing!"(35 Tips)
"Bloody bull, beer and a burger is the way to go."(9 Tips)
"Bacon cheeseburger, cottage fried & cheesecake!!"(38 Tips)
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JessicaMarch 4, 2012Pour the cup of chili over the cottage fried potatoes, makes awesome chili cheese fries
Kaitlyn PezikDecember 6, 2015if it weren't for the crotchety old man at the door (hostess I think) the experience would have been better. this place blows chunks.
ARI J LEFAUVEJanuary 28, 2011Lunch today; the standards, spinach salad, cottage fries w/ side of BBQ sacue, medium cheeseburger. As usual, epic!
ToryBurchApril 22, 2011Great burgers at this casual, old-school neighborhood spot on the Upper East Side.
Nora AbdulkareemSeptember 8, 2015I ordered the cheeseburger was good a thick layer of meat but its under season needed more salt and pepper.
Don't leave without sampling the bloody mary and the cottage fries - and of course the cheeseburger!
Megan HickeyApril 16, 2011Awesome burgers and bar! Ask for Faisal at bar, he was a fantastic bartender.
Newbies look at the menus. Regulars appreciate off-peak hours.
The best turkey burgers ever! Light and tasty. Must try- David QuiñonesSeptember 15, 2016Personally I've found the place a little bit overrated and costly. Go to Bareburger!
Stephanie MNovember 5, 2016Our cheeseburgers were well-made but sadly weren't very flavorful. They were also $12 with no sides/toppings besides pickles, & fries were an extra $6. Throw in the bad service & I won't be back.
Decent burger but, sit at the bar for lunch and you'll wait forever for a bartender to tend to you.
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A comfy atmosphere attracts a laid-back neighborhood crowd to this cash-only pub famed for burgers
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 11:30 AM–3:00 AM
- Thu–Sat
- 11:30 AM–3:59 AM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–1:00 AM
(212) 744-0585
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"The burger was on the better half of decent. The appetizers were amazing. Don't miss out on the Mac and cheese balls. If you want to enjoy your visit you need to choose the right combination."
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"Another standout element of the burger was the sauce. It was the perfect balance of tangy and creamy, adding an extra layer of flavor to the already delicious burger."
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- 8.4
"Get the bistro burger! This place lives up to the hype! Delicious!"
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