Chez Josephine

4.6

7568 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 31 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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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
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 7,568 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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.

7,568 Reviews

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Luis
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service a little bit confused, they should be able to take orders and also serve it
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George
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice restaurant.Bit expensive.But great ambience.chicken was lovely!
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karine
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Pâtes bolognaise poivrees immangeables.. frites surgelés..et tips de 50 dollars sans nous demander notre avis..
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James
VIP
Raleigh
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific bistro. I had the lentil soup special and spaghetti bolognese. Nice wines, excellent service, singer on piano, beautiful atmosphere!
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Michael
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect. Great ambiance. Great music. Great food. Great service. It will meet and exceed your expectations.
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William
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incroyable endroit, de la part de français c’est absolument fantastique !
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Mitchell
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Old NYC experience. A small French bistro tucked between theaters and corporate buildings. The food is good; well prepared, tasty, and true to its identity. The service is friendly, attentive, and tuned in to the theater rush.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
10 reviews
1.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
This used to one of our very favorite places in NYC. It was never perfect but it was urbane, with old favorite dishes well-prepared and attentive service. In every way it has gone downhill. The waiter acted like she was serving slop at a diner. Several manger types stand around doing nothing and looking confused while no one ever offers another drink or stats long enough to let you ask for Mayo or ketchup with frites. The same old favorite dishes are in the menu but are now diner quality. No bread offered with the pate, and no one was there to ask. The $50 filet tastes like a cheaper cut of sirloin, the au poivre sauce is bland and gloppy, the frites not crunchy. The lemon tart brûlée is no longer a tart. It’s a cutout of stiff lemon with gelatin. The experience was just disappointing. Another great place is gone - just the trappings remain
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Dennis
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was good… service not so much. They would ask if you need something and not bring it, nobody came to see if we needed anything, and an uncomfortable wait time to get a check at the end…. They need to fix this. Also, tables are way too small, and too close together. Could not fit everything easily on a table for 2..
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Christine
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it . Very festive for the holidays and wasn’t expecting the singer pianist which was lovely
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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 7568 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

Dec 25, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 31 times today

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414 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

Cross street
Between 9th and Dyer/10th Aves.
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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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