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Chez Josephine, New York, NY

Chez Josephine

4.5
4.5
7660 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 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 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

  • Location
    414 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
  • Phone number
    (212) 594-1925
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Manhattan Plaza, 42nd Street and Dyer Avenue (between 9th and 10th Avenues),
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

Menu

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What 7,660 people are saying

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chez Josephine offers a "magical" dining experience reminiscent of a Parisian bistro, boasting "excellent service," "delicious food," and a "wonderful ambiance" with live piano music. Ideal for pre-theater meals, the menu features standout dishes like the "black Angus Filet Mignon" and "escargot." A cherished spot for special occasions and a taste of old-school NYC charm.

7,660 Reviews

  1. Olivia VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, always authentic French cuisine. Our favorite restaurant when going to Signature Theater.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated close to a very loud piano & vocalist. It was very overwhelming & we were thrilled when it stopped.

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  3. Speedoo VIP

    New York City61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This place has food that is good but not excellent, so rates a 4 on food, BUT it gets 6 for ambience. The place has a very Parisian feel with great posters, murals, and decor, including white table clothes. It also has music 4 nights a week which is especially nice! And you can actually carry on a dinner conversation without straining to hear the others at your table. If you're into this sort of thing, I recommend it highly!

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  4. Mary

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chez Josephine is always a great dining experience — food is excellent and the menu has a large variety of dishes and prices — as well as a prix fixe lunch of excellent value. The service is excellent and the wait staff is very attentive. The ambience of paintings of Josephine Baker on the walls throughout the restaurant adds to the pleasure of dining at Chez Josephine!

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  5. Arlingtonresident VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place Pre Fixe not so good Reg menu great atmosphere great Easy to get cab Some good small theaters down the block

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  6. Allison VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    lovely atomosphere, piano player and singer was nice background. The food was really not good. My friend got a shrimp cocktail which was inedible (how do you mess up shrimp cocktail?). They kindly took it off the bill. I got mussels that were ok- I liked the broth but a lot of the mussels were mushy and there were many I couldn't open. The fries were good.

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  7. Ken VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had an enjoyable pre-theater dinner. Dinner for two was a pork chop and halibut (fish if the day). Both were prepared well, portions adequate. Service was fine. Would definitely go back

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  8. Lynne

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went here with friends for lunch and it was great. We all had the prix fixe (3 courses for the reasonable price of $30.) My friends said the steak was a bit tough but they were warned by the waiter that it would get that way if they ordered it well done. I had the sole, which was buttery and tasty. The service was super friendly. I have also been here for dinner and have loved it.

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  9. David VIP

    Chicago28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious! Beet salad, steak frites and profiterole were wonderful, if very meager in size for the lunchtime prix-fixe meal. Understaffed today, but that didn't effect service. Very conscientious service.

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  10. Florence VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I were all disappointed that the food was just so-so. We were expecting delicious food. The shrimp dish with Brussels sprouts had no flavor and the Trout almandine was just ordinary. The only standout dish was the carrot ginger soup.

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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 7660 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 24 times today
Google Map for Chez Josephine

414 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (212) 594-1925
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Manhattan Plaza, 42nd Street and Dyer Avenue (between 9th and 10th Avenues),
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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