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The J (FKA Jezebel)
Welcome to The J (FKA Jezebel), a decadent feast for all your senses. Combining extraordinary food, flawless service and dramatic design, The J is set in a beautiful converted 100 year old carriage house, filled with eye-popping installations, and located in the bustling Soho neighborhood at 323 West Broadway. Let The J dismiss all of your previously held notions about Kosher dining.
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75 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Rating Breakdown 75 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(23)
3 stars
(20)
2 stars
(9)
1 star
(5)
Food
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- hot spot(26)
- special occasion(25)
- fit for foodies(21)
- romantic(18)
- good for groups(15)
- notable wine list(14)
The J (FKA Jezebel) Reviews List
Review 1 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Not bad for a kosher restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A little pricey, but the food was good and the ambience was great. Probably the best kosher restaurant I've been to. (Yeah, I know, not saying that much...)"
Dined on 6/16/2013
2012
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Review 2 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A bit overpriced but not surprising for a high end kosher restaurant"
Dined on 6/06/2013
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Average at best
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I usually don't write reviews but had to in this case. Our group ordered 5 different things and each one was lacking. The steaks arrived only mildly warm and my wife sent hers back. It arrived 10 minutes later only warm again. The duck was tough and chewy. The veal overcooked. The green beans were well prepared however. For the average $50 entree price tag, the food should be substantially better. I can think of much better places in NY for a kosher steak."
Dined on 5/26/2013
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Review 4 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb Glatt Kosher!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was a discovery for us -- we enjoyed truly fine dining with a nice wine list. On a Wednesday night the place was full yet the noise was manageable and we had an easy time with conversation. The location is wonderful -- All around a great evening."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 5 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The duck wasnt cooked enough
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"The duck wasnt cooked enough and made my stomach uncomfotrable. Also you ran out of the that red-dragon drink ?
Also we received the wrong check ?
ambiance and environment was cool, but the service and the food/drinks need to be in stock and cooked with better care."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2013
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Review 6 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
There isn't much for me to return
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I ordered the sea bass was on the tasteless side.
The side of string beans was way over salted.
The dessert of lemon cake and sorbet well the lemon cake tasted stale.
The waiter refilling water kept on spilling each time."
The side of string beans was way over salted.
The dessert of lemon cake and sorbet well the lemon cake tasted stale.
The waiter refilling water kept on spilling each time."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
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Review 7 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
You wouldn't know it was Kosher
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Came here with a Kosher client for dinner. Service was less than it should have been at this level. Food was good, and for those who are not Kosher, you'll find plenty to eat and probably wouldn't notice it was Kosher without being told - which I believe is their goal. There are plenty of places in this neighborhood to eat that I'd rather eat at, but if you are eating Kosher this is probably one of the best in the City."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2006
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Review 8 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
very nice ambience, waiter
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"very nice ambience, waiter was extremelly curtious. Was a bit slow when we first walked in, but that was fine for us.
while menu was very limited, the menu items were all excellent, as well as the bar."
while menu was very limited, the menu items were all excellent, as well as the bar."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, hot spot
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Review 9 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great upscale kosher restaurant.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"great upscale kosher restaurant. great atmosphere, great food, great crowd."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Hot spot but over priced
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"over priced for what it is. That said, its a hot spot. Small portions on the appetizers. excellent waiter staff. The bar scene downstairs has DJ music and appears the place to be seen."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 11 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Bitter-sweet
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was my second time at Jezebel and I had an interesting experience. I went for lunch and ordered a burger. I asked for the burger to be cooked medium and when it came, it was very rare so i sent it back and asked for another one. Well...The second burger came back burnt, even the inside of the bun was black, i cant believe they even had the nerve to give it to me like that. The waitress asked if i wanted something else so i went with the steak salad which was AMAZING. I would go back to Jezebel because i would like to taste more of their food and I also love the ambiance. Im hoping I have a better experience next time."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good but pricey
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Great ambiance. Good food. But kind of pricey for what you get (and portions are small)"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2013
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Review 13 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Okay lunch with co-workers,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Okay lunch with co-workers, was not wowed and prices were high."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2011
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Review 14 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent kosher cuisine in
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent kosher cuisine in SoHo. Very attentive staff with good recommendations for pairing foods with the winelist. The spicy peppers and sausage were a nice compliment for the sweeter short ribs entree.
The preliminary toasted pita bread while reviewing the menus was a minimalist approach. But, you couldn't get full on the few pieces. A little something more substantial and unique for an upscale meat/fleishig resteraunt would be better."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2004
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Although the service at this
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Although the service at this quite new and very stylish kosher restaurant is not as smooth as it will be (which they apologized for and compensated us), we really enjoyed eating here. The ambience is lovely. An old carriage house turned into a very stylish restaurant. The food we had was delicious (excellent steak tartare, risotto, and Moroccan meatballs), although a little more variety in the menu (lamb, duck) would be welcome eventually. Some very nice kosher bottlings on offer."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perhaps the most interesting
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Perhaps the most interesting kosher dining experiences in Manhattan in my experience. Will return."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2010
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Review 17 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The whole experience was great....f
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The whole experience was great....from the welcome to the goodbye. Staff friendly and knowledgeable, food delicious. Would definitely go back"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was uneven and way too
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was uneven and way too expensive for the quality. One dessert great the other way too dry and inedible. Service was just confusing and not professional. Rare steak order was well done, we asked for advice re the wine and never got it."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2005
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Review 19 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
nice ambiance, disappointing menu
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was very excited for the exeprience: it's not everyday that you find a kosher restarant in downtown manhattan that has beautiful decore. However, the restaurant was too loud and overcrowded, and I was not impressed with the limitted options on the menu, all of which were very overpriced, even for a nice steakouse. Very nice staff."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2007
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 20 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
poor service and no value for money
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"two issues that have made us decide not to return:
1. We ordered the duck fries with our steak. They were served before the steak, and luke warm. We sent them back, and they came after the steak and were just reheated. For those prices, the fries should have come WITH THE STEAK and PIPING HOT.
1. We ordered the duck fries with our steak. They were served before the steak, and luke warm. We sent them back, and they came after the steak and were just reheated. For those prices, the fries should have come WITH THE STEAK and PIPING HOT.
2. I ordered the Branzino. The piece of fish was so small, it looked like a minnow. For $28 for a fish that is inexpensive to begin with (unlike Halibut or Chilean Sea Bass in the market), the portion should have been a decent size. I was hungry, and I'm not a big eater."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2010
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Review 21 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything but the Steak was
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Everything but the Steak was great....
I eat alot at PrimKo,Prime Grill, Shallets in Chicago, Pats in LA etc...
I was really shocked at the quality of the steak."
I eat alot at PrimKo,Prime Grill, Shallets in Chicago, Pats in LA etc...
I was really shocked at the quality of the steak."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2013
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Review 22 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Out of Towner's View
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"J-Soho has great potential. I am also concerned. There was a restaurant in Los Angeles that closed recently that had roughly the same ambience within the kosher milieu but, unfortunately, didn't make it long term. That restaurant's name was La Seine.
Meanwhile, J-Soho is really a needed compliment to the kosher restaurant scene. Particularly it's physical location upstairs off West Broadway gives it intimacy while its interior exudes warmth.
As for the food, I had veal meatballs, an excellent concept. The Waygu burger was to die for. The St. Emillion cab at $20 was excellent so long as the pour stays at 6-7 ounces."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 23 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Surprised in SOHO
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What a great surprise. Excellent food, great staff and beautiful decor. Easy also for NJ diners, straight out of the Holland then straight back in when done. If your looking to do business arrive early, by 8:00pm it starts to get energetic. Easy walk to all the SOHO shops too."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 24 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was fine, not great,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was fine, not great, but the whole point of this place was the non-mevushal wine list. Now that they are under OU, they are serving the same lousy bottles of Herzog as every other kosher dive in Manhattan. Save your time and go to Le Marais."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2006
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Review 25 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great night out. Ok food.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Ambiance is terrific. Cocktails are terrific. Food is good enough. Service was slow, but attentive. Would definitely come again"
Dined on 02/27/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, hot spot
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Review 26 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good for the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was good for the exception of the steak. I spent 55 dollars on a big piece of, not meat but FAT, I honestly had to keep cutting around it to finally get to the steak and when I did, the meat had little to no taste at all. The sides they give with the steak were delicious though and my mother had the salmon and loved it. The ambiance is amazing, it is a very pretty restaurant to be in and the waiters were nice and the manager was super nice. The music was a bit too loud which wasn't a bother to me but it was to my mom. I will definitely go back there to try more of the food."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 27 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The wait staff was very friendly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The wait staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend the Tomahawk Steak for 2. Our bottle of wine was upgraded because they ran out of the one we chose. Our waiter also hooked us up with 2 cocktails at the end of our meal."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 28 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The Room was so dark, You
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Room was so dark, You couldn't see your food. Maybe that was the idea.
Ordered drinks, appetizers, mains and dessert. None were memorable in a good way."
Ordered drinks, appetizers, mains and dessert. None were memorable in a good way."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2013
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Review 29 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food was terrible and service
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was terrible and service is non existent."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
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Review 30 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We waited well over an hour
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We waited well over an hour for our food. Even the admittedly charming artwork could not keep our minds off our growling stomachs. Nothing additional was offered while we waited (just the fairly ordinary rolls that were served when we were seated).
The food was quite good, although we expected "fabulous" for those prices."
The food was quite good, although we expected "fabulous" for those prices."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2012
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Review 31 for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Terrible food. Terrible service.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Terrible food. Terrible service. Stay away."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2006
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The J (FKA Jezebel)
Based on the average of (44) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
11 out of 13 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic