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Chez Josephine, New York, NY

Chez Josephine

4.5 (7683)
$31 to $50
French
414 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

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7:00 pm
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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 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.”

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, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

Chez Josephine's menu was last updated on 25/03/2024.

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What 7,683 people are saying

Chez Josephine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chez Josephine offers a "true hidden New York gem" experience with its classic French bistro charm. Guests rave about the "excellent food and service," with a prix fixe menu offering "great value." The ambiance is enriched by live piano music, evoking a "cool Parisian jazz club" atmosphere, making it perfect for pre-theater dining.
7,683 Reviews

  1. Angela VIP

    San Francisco30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and lovely setting. Piano music too loud and selection poor

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  2. walter

    New York City34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four friends for lunch before a matinee. Chose the fixe prie menu for 30 dollars solid choices (pay, potato leek soup, beet salad, coq au vin, steak frites, poached sole). Everything was prepared well and deliciously done. Nice ambianc. Very good value.

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  3. FPaul VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was superb, with the $45 prix fixe an excellent value — I had steak frites with a beet salad to start and cheesecake for dessert. Service attentive, but unobtrusive. A wonderful evening.

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  4. Tonia

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Pretty sure the waiter was racist we waited extremely long to just get our order then others came after us was served received food before us i will never go there again and to discourage anyone of color from going

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  5. Dottie

    Alabama4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We made the mistake of sitting outside. It was loud , smelly (weed, BO from bums, vehicle exhaust) and we got solicited. NYC has really gone down.

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  6. Therese

    N. Ireland4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Set menu was great value for money and delicious. Good wine list and delicious cocktails. A true hidden New York gem.

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  7. Manna

    New York City7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    My party of 6 went for Easter lunch. The service was subpar because it seems they were understaffed. The food was wonderful but it was difficult to enjoy because of the poor service. I would love to go back for dinner because I know this place is amazing and want to support such a meaningful establishment.

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  8. Susan

    New York City15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a beautiful gem in the theater district. Feels like a quick trip to Paris.

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  9. Jackie VIP

    New Orleans5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Just what I was looking for : French onion soup ! Beautiful setting with spectacular piano and singer. Perfect mood Service was a bit spoty but the maitre d’ filled in like a pro.

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  10. Todd VIP

    New York City142 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good choice for a pre-theater dinner. Excellent 3-course menu for $45 per person. Quick and tasty. Classic French bistro atmosphere with a live piano player. Very nice.

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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 4.5 stars by 7683 OpenTable diners.

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

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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, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live piano music nightly and at Sunday Brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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