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Chez Josephine, New York, NY

Chez Josephine

4.6
4.6
7560 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 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
  • 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

Menu

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What 7,560 people are saying

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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.

7,560 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Christine

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  3. Lynn

    VIP

    New York City

    76 reviews

    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and great prefix menu for dinner. Close to the theatre

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  4. Outlander44

    New York City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was average at best. Nothing special and def not worth the price

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  5. Jerry

    VIP

    New York City

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had another enjoyable meal at Chez Josephine. We both had the pre fix which were delicious. Service and ambiance were impeccable.

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  6. Joseph

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing. Lovely piano player. However, our server was so rude to us and the table over that it ruined the experience.

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  7. David

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you were looking for a great meal with great service and a wonderful ambience, I highly recommend Chez Josephine. I’ve gone here both on business and for pleasure and it doesn’t have to be a special occasion for the price is reasonable. Go and find out how great it is for yourself.

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    Baltimore

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First time here before the theater Table was great. Near the piano Was expecting jazz, got Xmas music Food was average. One and done

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  9. Alec

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful decor, service and food! Only minus is they didn’t have red sangria available and forgot to bring ketchup to go with the steak frites.

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  10. Marti

    New York City

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem of a restaurant and honoring the remarkable woman, Josephine Baker. This has been a family favorite for a long time. Price fixed menu at $45 is unbelievable for NYC. I’ve been a patron for nearly 10 years and have never had a bad meal here. The live entertainment piano and vocals is so New York. Five stars all the way!

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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 7560 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 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.
  • 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.
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