Chez Josephine

4.6

7524 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 53 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

The last of its kind near 42nd Street, Chez Josephine is a neighborhood gem founded in 1986 by Jean-Claude Baker as a tribute to legendary Josephine Baker. This Parisian bistro offers live piano music and a tantalizing menu in an intimate setting of red velvet walls, a cavalcade of chandeliers and a blue-tin ceiling. Guests receive a warm welcoming and are treated as family whether coming before a show, after the show, for a leisurely dinner in-between, or a drink at the zinc bar.

Chez Josephine draws a crowd unlike any other in New York as food critic Bryan Miller noted when he wrote: “The dining room is a confluence of the famous and the fashionable, the infamous and unsung – with every shade of skin on earth – and indeed you feel the magic of Chez Josephine.”

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(212) 594-1925
Website
http://chezjosephinenyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Frank Diaz
Private party facilities
Main dining room, on the ground floor, can be rented and seats 70 guests. Our Jungle Room, also on the ground floor, seats 20 guests. Our Salon Marrakech, on the second floor, seats 30 guests.

Location
414 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
Area
Theater District
Cross Street
Between 9th and Dyer/10th Aves.
Parking details
Manhattan Plaza, 42nd Street and Dyer Avenue (between 9th and 10th Avenues),
Public transit
1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R trains to Times Square-42nd Street, and A, C & E trains to Port Authority-42nd Street.
Entertainment
Live piano music nightly and at Sunday Brunch.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

What 7,524 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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Chez Josephine offers a "magical" Parisian atmosphere with live piano music that enhances the dining experience. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious" French cuisine, perfect for pre-theater dining. The decor pays tribute to Josephine Baker, adding charm and elegance. A must-visit for a classic New York dining experience!

7,524 Reviews

D
Don
Las Vegas
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always wonderful, and was again. Our waiter was amazing and the pianist is fabulous.
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Mark
New York City
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food. Amazing staff!! Do not miss this place!!!
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Deanna
Baltimore
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chez Josephine’s never disappoints! Love the atmosphere, and our dinner was excellent. The duck was perfectly medium rare, tender and full of flavor. Service was exceptional, as our server was conscious of our theatre time.
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Wiebke
New York City
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A nicely appointed place with live piano music. Service quick and efficient. Small tables!
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cdurance67
Greater Boston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Seemed run down and not clean. Food was just ok but the special sea bass was good. Desserts were not good - soggy tart and melted lava cake.
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Larissa
New York City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience made even more special by the attentive staff - especially Andy.
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Lisa
New York City
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place to go before a broadway show! Food is great and ambiance is lovely!
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Jacqueline
New York City
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent, as always, and the fixed price menu is such good value. A very pleasant meal.
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Reid
Detroit
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food ideas are good, just not fully executed. Soups and sauces are first indications of culinary artistry and these were average. French onion soup stock is example of average (more browning of onions and more flavorful bullion or reduction would be nice), but gruyere cheese good quality and flavor excellent. Salad dressing on mixed greens almost nonexistent or lacking in flavor. Seafood casserole without flavor, Cajun or creole seasonings would be helpful. Rack of lamb ordered rare, served between medium rare and medium, reduction sauce not as flavorful as ideal, much like french onion soup stock. Shrimp in cocktail appetizer not juicy and sauce was glorified catchup. Chef might taste St Elmos Steakhouse version for comparison. The atmosphere is wonderful. If you're going for atmosphere and theater going logistics, and not for food, this is your place. Great attentive wait staff.
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Jeff
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great and reasonable pre-theater meal! Thanks for the excellent and friendly service!
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Chez Josephine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 594-1925.

Chez Josephine is rated 4.6 stars by 7524 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 53 times today

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414 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

Cross Street
Between 9th and Dyer/10th Aves.
Area
Theater District
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Manhattan Plaza, 42nd Street and Dyer Avenue (between 9th and 10th Avenues),
Public transit
1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R trains to Times Square-42nd Street, and A, C & E trains to Port Authority-42nd Street.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Frank Diaz
Entertainment
Live piano music nightly and at Sunday Brunch.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://chezjosephinenyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 594-1925
Private party facilities
Main dining room, on the ground floor, can be rented and seats 70 guests. Our Jungle Room, also on the ground floor, seats 20 guests. Our Salon Marrakech, on the second floor, seats 30 guests.

Chez Josephine

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Popular dishes

Steak Tartare

Tuna Tartare

Salade Niçoise

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What 7,524 people are saying

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