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Joe G Restaurant
Joe G Restaurant

Joe G Restaurant Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.joegrestaurant.com
  • Email: customer_service@joegrestaurant.com
  • Phone: (212) 765-3160
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 12:00pm - 3:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:30:pm, Sunday: 3:30pm - 10:30pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Takeout, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Entertainment: Join us on Wednesday nights for live music!

Getting there

  • Cross Street: 56th Street between Broadway and 8th Ave.
  • Parking: No
A word from Joe G Restaurant
Joe G"s is a family owned and operated Italian restaurant is nestled in the heart of New York.

Established more than 20 years ago, this stylish, renovated restaurant has an ambiance with dark Mahogany wood paneling, mirrors, and scenic photos of Italy to create a warm and cozy dining… experience. Despite such seclusion, Joe G's is clearly sought after: shoppers, families, couples and business types are typically found here. Our specials are truly delicious, the combination of ingredients are distinctively paired creating a succulent dish you will enjoy. You can't go wrong with our standards entrées, which are prepared amazingly fresh to order and our pizzas are an obvious specialty. The wine list is extensive and for the most part Italian, with a great choice from well-priced house wines to the top of the range supertoscans, service is sharp and attentive and are knowledgeable with our wine menu.

We look forward to seeing you soon.
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Diner Reviews
  • "The reason this place has been around for 20 years must be that it is within walking distance to the theater district. That's why WE picked it. The food was average, the service was good, but the table we had was near the front door and drafty. Also, the website talked about homemade garlic bread, but we didn't see it on the menu. What we did see on the menu were higher prices than on the website, which looking more carefully now, doesn't look as if it has been updated since 2008."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "We ordered the pasta special and it came out so fast, we swore it was for someone else (if there had been anyone else. $100K would straighten this restaurant right out."
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "JOE G IS PERFECTLY OK, NOTHING THERE TO WARRANT A SERIOUS CRITICISM, BUT THE MENU AND THE PRESENTATION WAS ORDINARY."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "It's rare to find a restaurant who relies on pre-theatre traffic where your food isn't thrown at you. This is one!"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "I made a last minute reservation for 10 people at Joe G. My family was in town. They were very accommodating of our group. The food was quite good as well."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Not good ambience and food claimed to be homemade but was not home made. The only thing I enjoyed was the wine. Good service but Not worth it!!!!!"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "As NY residents for over 35 years, we've gotten in a rut and are often too tired to try anything new. Rarely do we go to the theatre, but my husband surprised me with an offer for dinner & theatre for Valentine's Day. As usual, we worked too hard that day and at 4pm I needed to make a midtown reservation that would allow us to eat and get to the theatre by 8pm. Open Table was my trusted search engine and personal assistant to accomplish this. Joe's came up, and I read the reviews, judged the location to be perfect ( husband's business has been on 7th Ave & CPS for over 25 years), and I could get there from Wall Street on the R train in 15 minutes. It was GREAT! What a find for jaded NY'ers! Very good, classic Italian. Great value for $."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Looking for a neighborhood restaurant for casual meal with friends and found this great restaurant on open table. Lived in neighborhood for years & somehow missed this. Well prepared italian food with ample selection. We enjoyed seafood pasta, veal parm & stuffed pork chop which had a d e delicious mushroom sauce. Will return"
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "The food at Joe G's is amazing! So fresh and delicious. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. I so recommend this restaurant. It was girls weekend and we chose Joe G's for a quiet dinner after a show. Yummy! Definitely going back!!!!"
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "It wasn't a fancy place, but the food was really great. There was a three course special which was affordable and really showcased their talents. But I had a hard decision making between doing the special and the menu because all of it looked fantastic. They were pretty busy for a Monday night."
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "Good Italian food near the theatre district without paying theatre district prices. The place is below street level so the scenary is what you see inside. Our apps and entrees were hot and tasty. The wine offerings were good and varied. I would come back to this restaurant."
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "The food/ coffee was alright. Not a fancy place, but the staff were trying and I liked it more because of its location. We were going to Carnegie Hall. Found out we had extra hours. Less than 10 min of easy walk brought us to MoMa, to starbucks, and to the Carnegie Hall."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "This basement Italian outdoes its more famous neighbor, Patsy's, on so many levels. The food is better, costs less, and the service is exceptional. Try the delightfully delicate gnocchi or the pork chop (a frequent weekend special) -- but I've never had a bad meal here."
    Dined on 1/14/2014
  • "Great Service. They were very accommodating and didn't rush us at all! The specialty drinks were also a hit!"
    Dined on 12/14/2013
  • "We had family dinner after a show for a group of 19 and had an outstanding time. The food was great (especially the sea bass!) and the staff were excellent at taking care of us. Resturant has "small italian feel", very nice."
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "We picked Joe's last minute cause we needed a space for 16 people. We had not been to the space or had the food. We could not have been more pleased! The food is really, really, really good. It's a smaller restaurant so not too noisy and they comfortably sat 16 people which is no easy feat in NYC. The service was excellent. I would recommend this bar/restaurant and I would go back."
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "While visiting NYC for the holidays, we went to several different eateries and by far, this was one of the best experiences. From the moment we entered, we felt welcome - very unlike some other places I won't mention! Joe G's has a great "family" feeling and the food was awesome! We will definitely put this one on our list of places to return to when we come to NYC next time!"
    Dined on 12/26/2013
  • "I stumbled upon this restaurant through Open Table and was thrilled with the food and the price. Everything from appetizer to dessert was excellent. I ordered from the Prix Fixe Menu - ordered Blacked Shrimp over Caesar Salad for an appetizer, Lobster Ravioli with Shrimp as my main entree. Wanted to lick my plate clean!! Was so delicious. And perfect to bring the kids too because they can always have pizza if they don't want anything else. 2 kids only need one pizza, by the way."
    Dined on 11/29/2013
  • "We were in search of a place for 18 people for a nice Italian dinner after seeing the tree at Rockefeller Center and before our Christmas show at MSG. No one would accommodate our large party. I used open table to locate a place for us. The people at Joe G's were very nice and accommodating. The food was delicious. The restaurant was located downstairs in a quaint hotel. The staff was very accommodating as we were traveling with 2 wheelchairs - although the guests could walk but not for distances and it is not handicap friendly or those who cannot walk downstairs. We had children with us and the menu was great for all ages. It was a perfect day with our family all together thanks to Joe G's."
    Dined on 12/15/2013
  • "My sister came in with her family and we had a reasonably priced excellent meal"
    Dined on 12/14/2013
  • "My entire party enjoyed their meals. Big fish portions, and outstanding attention to service all around."
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "But they provide a very good meal and very good service. Just popped in because they had an open reservation and a 4star rating and while it wasn't super chic or trendy it was homey and thoroughly satisfying."
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "food service was poor considereing that there were very few people in restaurant. but value for food which was very good"
    Dined on 12/10/2013
  • "Service was excellent and the food was very good, and just the right amount."
    Dined on 12/9/2013
  • "Went before a concert on Sunday can't say enough great things about this place. Go Go Go!!"
    Dined on 12/6/2013
  • "I've eaten at Joe G's numerous times and it hasn't disappointed. The waiters are attentive and show appreciation to repeat customers. The food is good, but doesn't vary much....Recently instituted a prix fixe menu that is a real bargain."
    Dined on 11/22/2013
  • "This is our 5th or 6th visit to Joe G's. A winner every time. The only complaint was the noise level."
    Dined on 11/25/2013
  • "Outstanding dining experience! True authentic Italian atmosphere. Food selections were perfect...enough but not overwhelming. Timing of courses was just right. Delicious from apps through dessert! Nothing leftover...all more than content! Will visit again. Thank you!"
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "Small downstairs gem. Great atmosphere, warm & cozy; prompt and friendly service; good food and priced right. We'll go back again and again."
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "What a great place! We had a party of 12 and everyone was pleased... which is hard to do. Most of our party ordered from the three course Prix Fixe menu. The Lobster ravioli and stuffed pork chops were favorites as well as the Tiramisu."
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "Went with six friends. We were running 10 minutes late but they held our table for us and greeted us warmly. Will go back again."
    Dined on 11/8/2013
  • "Booked a table for a large family dinner with 3 young children. They were extremely accommodating, even setting up a high chair and booster chair prior to our arrival. The menu was great for both the adults and the kids. My five year old niece even asked if we could come back!"
    Dined on 11/2/2013
  • "We wanted a restaurant close to City Center that wouldn't be too noisy and we got it. It's traditional restaurant Italian cooking but the Tiramisu (provided as part of a very inexpensive prix fixe dinner) was the best I've had in decades."
    Dined on 10/27/2013
  • "Joe G is one of our favorite restaurants. The gnocchi is outstanding; the pork chop special always wonderful. I've never had a bad meal there, and I eat at Joe's often. You're much better off there than at the more famous Patsy's down the street."
    Dined on 10/12/2013
  • "Was looking for a pizza restaurant in the Hells Kitchen area - something that had authentic NY pie with other options. Joe G. seemed like the place, based on the listing and comments. The good news is we walked in and got a table with no wait. A pizza restaurant, it's not. I have no idea why it comes up under the pizza heading - they had 6 different pizzas to choose from. All single serving pies. Mine was no better than Pizza Hut. It's actually a moderately priced Italian place, low on ambiance. Not that there's anything wrong with that. The servers were nice and very attentive as we were one of 3 tables taken that night. Average at best, but didn't leave feeling like I was in New York. Felt like Valdosta."
    Dined on 10/9/2013
  • "Recommended by friends, Joe G's didn't disappoint. the food was really good and I was surprised by the prices. NYC is always outrageous but not at this place. I'll definitely come back and recommend to my friends."
    Dined on 10/6/2013
  • "Eight of us went there for lunch to celebrate a friends birthday and everyone loved their meals. It has a speakeasy type feel. There is a nice long bar in the front of the restaurant. The witress was very professional and friendly. We didn;t wait long to eat and the prices are very reasonable."
    Dined on 9/27/2013
  • "Great food and drink. Large portions. Fabulous service. Can't wait to go back. I highly recommend Joe G."
    Dined on 9/27/2013
  • "Food is very good, everything superb. Nice to be, small and quiet"
    Dined on 8/7/2013
  • "Food and wine selections were very good. Everyone enjoyed their appetizer and entrees. Great service by our waitress."
    Dined on 7/13/2013
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  • Three Course Prix Fixe Meal for $24.95
    All week 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM›
    Three Course Prix Fixe Meal for $24.95. Excludes Tax and Tip. 1. Choce of 2 apps/ 2. choice of 3 outstanding entrees/ 3. dessert & coffee/tea. Special valid Mar 1, 2014 - Apr 17, 2014 all week from 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM. Offer valid March 1, 2014 - April 17, 2014
  • Two Course Prix Fixe Meal for $14.95
    Monday-Saturday 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM›
    Two Course Prix Fixe Meal for $14.95. Excludes Tax and Tip. Enjoy our great lunch special with choices of appetizers and main courses. Special valid Mar 7, 2014 - May 14, 2014 on Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM. Offer valid March 7, 2014 - May 14, 2014
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