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Josephine's, Lancaster, PA

Josephine's

4.9
4.9
1447 Reviews
$31 to $50
Modern European
50 W Grant St, Lancaster, PA 17603-3802

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Story of Josephine’s
The story of Josephine’s begins during our executive chef Daniel LeBoon’s childhood. At eight years old, working for his father’s catering company, Daniel discovered a passion for food. This love — and undeniable talent — saw him intern at Philadelphia’s prestigious Le Bec-Fin. He went on to work in Paris at the venerable Hotel Vernet working under the renowned chef’s Alain Solvere and Alain Ducasse. In 2004, Daniel purchased Josephine’s in Marietta and developed an extremely loyal following based on the combination of great food, great atmosphere and great hospitality. Although Josephine’s closed in 2011, the name and the experiences are fondly remembered by countless people.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rafe Hottenstein
  • Neighborhood
    Lancaster
  • Cross street
    Corner of Grant & Market Streets
  • Parking details
    Privately-owned parking lots located on either side of restaurant. Prince street parking garage located half a block away. Additional street parking is available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,447 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Overall

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Food

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Service

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Ambiance

  • Philadelphia County

    Romantic

  • Lancaster County

    Best Overall

  • Lancaster County

    Best Food

  • Lancaster County

    Best Service

  • Lancaster County

    Best Ambiance

  • Lancaster County

    Best Value

  • Lancaster County

    Great for fine wines

  • Lancaster County

    Romantic

  • Lancaster County

    Good for special occasions

  • Lancaster County

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Josephine's delivers a "phenomenal" dining experience with "excellent food and service." The ambiance is "cozy and intimate," perfect for special occasions. Highlights include "creative and delicious" dishes like the wagyu steak and crab cakes, and "knowledgeable" staff who enhance the experience. A must-visit for "elegant" dining in Lancaster.
1,447 Reviews
  1. Madeleine

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner and I went for our anniversary, and if we still live in the area in the coming years we will continue to do so every year. The Salmon Oscar was amazing and the cheesecake was lovely. Pricy, but the service and food are well worth it! It was a night to remember.

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  2. Richard VIP

    Philadelphia79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently delivers a great dining experience which is why we go back as often as we do and why we take our friends there to introduce them to truly fine dining

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  3. Franco VIP

    Washington DC17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional service from Brandon and the food was delicious! Place has a wonderful ambiance my only issue was the noise level became too loud once the dining area filled up. At a classy place like this, I would hope for a quieter surrounding.

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  4. Jeffrey

    Philadelphia20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. I appreciated the use of the elevator and the staff that made it possible.

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  5. David

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply nothing to criticize. I'll post pictures of our dishes.

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  6. Ellen VIP

    Philadelphia227 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful dining experience. Excellent food, wine and service. Josephine’s is one of our favorite restaurants.

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  7. Charlie VIP

    Philadelphia41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent food and service, excellent food and service

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  8. sasha

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Josephine’s impressed from start to finish. The ambiance is warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxed yet refined night out as a Family. The service was top-notch, friendly, and attentive. Every dish was delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor.

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  9. Bobbi Jo

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there to celebrate our anniversary. Brandon went above and beyond to make our night special. The food was amazing!

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  10. Richard VIP

    Philadelphia79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience at Josephine’s! It’s like stepping back in time to the days of elegant white tablecloth restaurants. Piano player in the background, excellent acoustics so that you can hear each other at the table. Menu choices were all outstanding the bacon bahn mi app was unbelievably delicious and creative. Black cod and Barramundi cooked perfectly. Attentive service by Kyle- thank you!

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FAQs

Josephine's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (717) 299-7090.

Josephine's is rated 4.9 stars by 1447 OpenTable diners.

Josephine's does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 12 times today
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50 W Grant St, Lancaster, PA 17603-3802

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of Grant & Market Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Lancaster
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Privately-owned parking lots located on either side of restaurant. Prince street parking garage located half a block away. Additional street parking is available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rafe Hottenstein
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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