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Chez Josephine, New York, NY

Chez Josephine

4.5 (7694)
$31 to $50
French
414 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 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
  • 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, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

Chez Josephine's menu was last updated on 3/25/2024.

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What 7,694 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chez Josephine enchants with its "enchanting atmosphere" reminiscent of a Parisian jazz club. The "delicious food" and "attentive service" make it a favorite, especially for pre-theater dining. The live piano music adds a "wonderful" touch. Some service issues reported, but overall, it's a "wonderful spot" with "excellent food and ambiance."
7,694 Reviews

  1. Philip VIP

    New York City63 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite for after theatre in that neighborhood..........

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  2. Susan VIP

    New York City66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a special place. And live piano music besides. A New York City treasure. Sadly, there are so few left to enjoy.

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  3. Linda VIP

    Austin47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Liver and onions perfection! We had a crab cake and some desserts and drinks. All fine. But the liver and onions and ambience were the winners.

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  4. Kristi

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A great meal for the Signature Theater local. Also good for brunch fare. Classic decor and a live piano make it a perfect place for before or after dinner drinks. Been there for years.

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  5. Kirk VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chez Josephine is a Theater District mainstay, and never disappoints. .

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  6. James VIP

    Chicago61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner and the piano entertainment was excellent

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  7. Barbara VIP

    New York City52 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Met friends for dinner after a matinee show. This is one of my favorite restaurants. The jazz ambiance with piano player makes you feel that Josephine herself will appear. The food is wonderful and great wine selection. My only complaint is that our waiter made us feel like a nuisance but it didn’t seem to have anything to do with us so perhaps he was just having an off day. Anyone can have one! Go, enjoy, Chez Josephine is wonderful!

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  8. Nick

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Also a pleasure and my favourite dinning spot when I am in New York

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  9. James VIP

    Columbus32 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our party had the crab cakes. They were overcooked and very dry. We brought it the attention of our server, who hunched shoulders and walked away! Would not recommend this restaurant.

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  10. Mark VIP

    New York City39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Food. Excellent service. Great ambience. Do not miss this restaurant!

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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 7694 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
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
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, 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, Takeout, 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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