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Chez Josephine, New York, NY

Chez Josephine

4.6
4.6
7609 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 56 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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 7,609 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chez Josephine offers a "charming and cozy atmosphere" reminiscent of vintage Paris, complete with live piano music that enhances dining. The restaurant boasts "excellent food," with highlights like the duck à l'orange and escargot. Despite some service inconsistencies, many guests enjoy the "friendly staff" and proximity to Broadway, making it a "favorite pre-theater spot."

7,609 Reviews

  1. Lauri A

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    we enjoyed Chet Josephine.  my trout was tremendous. Liked my pate. Moose was excellent. The only snafu was that our waiter forgot to bring my trout.

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  2. Stuart

    VIP

    New York City

    206 reviews

    4.0

    206 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This dowager French restaurant in the theater district has been serving tasty food at reasonable prices for years. We went for NYC restaurant week and had a tasty three course lunch. The only negative that I have for this place is the ambience. Dedicated to Josephine Baker, the walls are covered with classic posters and artwork of her as it has been forever. The ambience however could use an upgrade as it shows the wear and tear of years.

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  3. Roger

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the delicious food, the fantastic service & lively ambience . Superb menu with variety of options. Will definitely return. Juan our server & other waitstaff were pleasant & attentive. Great time celebrating my husband’s birthday!

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  4. joey

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and knowledgeable attentive service

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  5. Maggie

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! We really enjoyed the ambience and the friendly staff as well.

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  6. Christina

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere. Attentive service. Beautiful live musician. Like you are stepping into a small Paris bistro. Just perfect.

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  7. Donna M

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a very pleasant experience at this restaurant. We found the atmosphere cozy and romantic with some lovely live music. We had the price fix meal and found it to be the perfect amount. The service was good but felt it was a little slow towards the end ( after the pre theater crowd left). Overall, we enjoyed it and would go back. The pictures and history of Josephine Baker was wonderful and historic and really worth a visit. Please note ,if you are going the theater this is located on 42nd closer to 8th. It is a great spot for pre theater but give yourself enough time to get to the show.

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  8. Brenda

    VIP

    Tahoe

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is delightful! It has a very historical Parisian atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and the food was outstanding. The pianist was great. We had the duck and shared a tarte tartin. All very yummy. We will be back.

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  9. Patricia

    VIP

    New York City

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the prix fixe and the service was really good. The selections very good. The amount of food was good. The steak was cooked properly. I’d have preferred a different cut. My guests liked the Skate and quail. A very pleasant pre-theatre meal. We went back for a post theatre drink too.

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  10. gina

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a beautiful restaurant. I was completely enamored by the decor and the cozy feel of this place . The service and the food were outstanding. The woman playing the piano just made it all the more perfect setting for a night out with my daughter !

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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 7609 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
10:30 PM
Booked 56 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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