J.G. Melon
american
Notable evidenceTied #149 of 353 scored in New York, NYScored as of Sep 7, 2026
Tied with 163 other venues on equal evidence.
We hold 623 venues in New York, NY and could score 353 of them. Positions are counted against those 353.
Sourcing0/50
Farm partners0/20
Registry0/12
Press8.9/18
v1.7.4 8.8/100 = sourcing 0.0/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 0 distinct, buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 8.8/18 (capped at 35% of the 0.0-point evidence base).
Authority & awards
- MICHELIN Guide 2026: Selected ↗
MICHELIN Guide
Award
Local authority
- The Best Upper East Side Restaurants, According to Eater Editors | Eater NY ↗
Eater NY
Local authority“J.G. Melon This well-worn barroom was founded in 1972 and keeps its nostalgic feel with melon-themed decor and its signature green gingham tablecloths. J.G. Melon serves other items like sandwiches and chili, but stick to the program and go for the burger with cottage fries. Despite what some critics say, J.G. Melon is one of the most charming restaurants on the Upper East Side”
Lifestyle coverage
- The Best NYC Restaurants For Big Groups - New York - The Infatuation ↗
The Infatuation
National lifestyle“J.G. Melon 1291 3rd Ave., New York, NY 10021 $$$$ Upper East Side Perfect For:Late NightsClassic Establishment J.G. Melon opened on the Upper East Side when Nixon was president, and it still serves one of our favorite burgers in NYC. If”