J.G. Melon is a landmark in New York City, New York, and a filming location for Kramer vs. Kramer (1979). Built in 1972.
Location: New York City, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Kramer vs. Kramer (movie, 1979) — as the restaurant where Joanna tells Ted she wants their son back and Ted hurls his wine glass aga
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15604, SRC-15605 - Built in 1972
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15604, SRC-16773, SRC-17299
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15604 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J.G._Melon (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15605 — https://onthesetofnewyork.com/kramervskramer.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16773 — https://jgmelon-nyc.com/welcome (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17299 — https://friends-ues.org/jg-melon-1291-third-avenue/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Kramer vs. Kramer filmed?
J.G. Melon, in New York City, New York, is a real-world filming location used for Kramer vs. Kramer.
Where is J.G. Melon located?
J.G. Melon is located in New York City, New York.