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J.G. Melon. 3.6 (1,594 reviews) Claimed. $$ American, Bars, Salad. Closed 11:30 AM - 3:00 AM (Next day) See hours. See all 854 photos.
- 1291 3rd Ave New York, NY 10021
J.G. Melon is an American restaurant established in 1972. It is located at 1291 Third Avenue on the northeast corner of East 74th Street, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. It is known for its hamburgers.
J. G. Melon, open since 1972, known for its famously juicy hamburgers, cottage fries, and bloody marys, developed a following from day one. This Upper East Side “saloon with food” has been serving a local and international crowd from stars and politicians to artists and writers and generations of families and friends.
The focus at this multi-generational saloon is the burger—paired with a lip-smacking Bloody Mary at lunch. The warm toasted bun topped with rosy-pink meat is coupled with onions, pickles, and crinkle-cut fries. Be forewarned: you will go through an entire stack of napkins before finishing.
Location and Hours. Cash Only
JG Melon is an Upper East Side burger institution. It's also the best and cheapest thing you can hit for lunch after the Met.
J.G. Melon. 3.6 (1,594 reviews) Claimed. $$ American, Bars, Salad. Open 11:30 AM - 3:00 AM (Next day) See hours. See all 854 photos.
- 1291 3rd Ave New York, NY 10021
Feb 11, 2020 · J.G. Melon is the real life version of a fictionalized rom-com New York, where someone takes a Greyhound to the big city and finds that everyone is an amoral businessperson or a...
J.G. Melon is an old-school joint oozing with character. It serves drinks, burgers, sandwiches and classic entrées like chopped steak and broiled fish. No less of an authority than Bobby Flay is said to be a big fan. A no-frills burger is the star attraction at J.G. Melon.
Preppies swear allegiance to the hamburgers at this Upper East Side institution. 1291 Third Ave., New York, NY, 10021. 212-744-0585.
