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Chez Josephine, New York, NY

Chez Josephine

4.6
4.6
7552 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
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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Additional information

  • 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

Menu

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What 7,552 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chez Josephine captures the essence of a "very New York" dining experience with its flamboyant decor, live piano music, and attentive staff. Known for its excellent French cuisine, the restaurant offers a cozy ambiance perfect for pre-theater meals. While some guests note varying service experiences, many return for the "magical" atmosphere and quality food.

7,552 Reviews

  1. DeborahS

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Think it’s a beautiful quiet place for dinner in the middle of the hustle/bustle of Time Square.

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  2. Aimee

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a delightful experience! The restaurant is beautiful, staff is very attentive (Lana gave us recommendations that we really enjoyed) and the delicious food arrived quickly. We enjoyed live piano music during our Sunday dinner. Great spot for dinner!

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  3. Camila

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Honestly I was a little bit taken aback by this place. First of all the service was not super great. I had to ask our server for menus and for someone to take our drinks. Then I ordered a filet mignon that cost 52 dollars but I had fries. That’s all it had. The side was fries nothing else…. Overall it was not the best experience I have had and I don’t think I’ll return. They also brought the food first before the appetizer. Also they did not have any other salad except for the lobster salad.

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  4. Scott

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely environment, you can tell the team really cares about the quality of the food. Had fixed menu, the sole was delicious. My wife had the filet and it was cooked perfectly.

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  5. Robert

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and ambiance at this French charmer. Best pre-theater option going.

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  6. Evan

    New York City

    70 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is a real gem, and an absolute value. Not every menu item dead on, but most are. The liver is a standout and not a common menu item around town these days. The escargot itself was delicious, although if you're going to soak up all the butter and garlic with bread, be sure that you're a garlic fan as it's a bit forward. The duck is supposed to be spectacular, so that will be next visit. It's a fun room with excellent service service and a warm attentive staff. I recommend it highly for casual or "any night" affordable treat.

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  7. Janice

    Richmond

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Like being time warped to Paris! Excellent service and food! Lovely piano music and artsy decor. The “joie de vivre“ from the 1930’s brought to life in 2024! Delicious food and service and perfect martinis! Merci beaucoup

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  8. Eugenia

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants for many, many years.

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  9. Gene

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We walked 1.3 miles across Manhattan to get to Chez Josephine, just because we like it so much. Even though it was very busy, the experience continued wonderful. The sole from the prix fixe is delightful, as is the cousin noir.

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  10. Leslyn

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed the pork chop and the apple tart dessert. Cocktails were good. I would not recommend the endive appetizer however partner enjoyed the onion soup. Ambiance is always wonderful

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FAQs

Chez Josephine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 594-1925.

Chez Josephine is rated 4.6 stars by 7552 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
19:00
Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Chez Josephine

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.
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