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Jean-Georges

French·Columbus Circle

Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s flagship

About Jean-Georges

Jean-Georges blends French technique with Asian ingredients at 1 Central Park West, beside Columbus Circle (NYC Tourism). Nougatine, in the front room, is more relaxed. In the MICHELIN Guide New York 2025 selection it holds two stars.

Why it's on our list

  • Nougatine for lunch
  • Columbus Circle
  • French with Asian flavours

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Jean-Georges before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Jean-Georges are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Central Park0.6 miWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
  2. Rockefeller Center0.7 miWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
  3. Times Square0.8 miWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 9 min
  4. Grand Central1.2 miWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min
  5. The Met1.2 miWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 11 min
  6. Empire State Building1.4 miWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 12 min
  7. The High Line2.5 miCycle 16 minCar or taxi 17 min
  8. 9/11 Memorial4.3 miCycle 28 minCar or taxi 27 min
  9. Brooklyn Bridge4.4 miCycle 29 minCar or taxi 28 min
  10. Statue of Liberty ferries4.9 miCycle 31 minCar or taxi 30 min

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