Chez Josephine

Name: Chez Josephine
Address: 414 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, United States, 10036
Telephone: (212) 594-1925
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

6352 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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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.”

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 594-1925

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
French, American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 594-1925
Website
http://chezjosephine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Frank Diaz
Catering
We are very excited to launch our Delivery and Takeout program after all these years. Times have changed and we are adjusting to the current environment and demand. Due to NYC Covid regulations, we have closed our restaurant for indoor dining. Instead, let us serve you at your home this holiday season. We are now offering Delivery within a 1 mile radius for guests who personally call the restaurant @212-594-1925 starting on Wednesday, December 16th 2020. Next week, we will add a partnership with Doordash, Caviar, GrubHub and Seamless to offer a wider delivery range. Looking forward to hearing from all of you, thank you again for considering our services and continuing to be a loyal guest and family to Chez Josephine Restaurant. Happy Holidays to everyone.
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 / Times Square
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, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

Soupe du Jour$10.00
French Onion Soup$14.00
Maine Lobster Bisque$16.00
Organic Baby Greens$12.00
Lemon Vinaigrette
Watermelon Feta Cheese and Arugula$16.00
Figs and Prosciutto with Goat Cheese$17.00
Chinese Ravioli$17.00
Fresh Goat Cheese, Roasted Pine Nuts
Cheese Plate$20.00
Selection of Three
Char-Grilled Octopus$18.00
Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Parsley, Shallot Vinaigrette
Oysters* on the Half-Shell
- Market Price
Jumbo Shrimp$21.00
Slivered Lemon, Horseradish Cocktail Sauce
Tuna Tartare*$21.00
Ginger, Sesame Oil, Avocado Salad
Escargots à la Bourguignonne$17.00
Herbs and Garlic
Maryland Crab Cake$20.00
Tartar Sauce and Field Greens
Country Pâté$16.00
Tangy Celery Rémoulade, Cornichons

Entrées

Fusilli with Mushrooms$25.00
Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Black Truffle
Spaghetti Bolognese$25.00
Josephine's Favorite
Fish of the Day
- Market Price
Lobster Salad (Whole)
Baby Greens, Avocado, Cucumber, Potato, Grated Horseradish, Caviar-Shallot Vinaigrette
- Market Price
Trout Amandine$30.00
Haricots Verts, Yukon Gold Potatoes
Grilled Atlantic Salmon*$31.00
Wilted Baby Kale, Tomato Coulis
Maryland Crab Cakes$39.00
Tartar Sauce and Field Greens
Black Tiger Shrimp$36.00
Herb Pesto Risotto, Brussels Sprouts
Lobster Cassoulet$42.00
Scallops, Shrimp, Seafood Sausage, Black Beans in a Light Shellfish Bouillon
Pan-Seared Sea Scallops$41.00
Green Asparagus, Potato Purée, Champagne Sauce
Steak Tartare*$29.00
Capers, Cornichons, Egg Yolk*, Parsley, Mustard and Onions
Slow-Roasted Amish Chicken Breast$26.00
Zucchini, Goat Cheese, Garlic Jus
Roasted Breast of Long Island Duck*$33.00
Orange Glaze, Wild Rice
Pan-Seared Calf's Liver*$28.00
Haricots Verts, Potato Croquettes
Grilled Berkshire Pork Chop$32.00
Green Asparagus, Potato Gratin
Grilled Semi-Boneless Quail$27.00
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Fava Beans, Morel Sauce
Black Angus Filet Mignon au Poivre*$46.00
Pommes Frites
Rack of Lamb*$46.00
Ratatouille, Crushed Olive Potatoes

Side Dishes

Haricots Verts
Sweet-Potato Fries
Kale
Green Asparagus
Brussels Sprouts
Garlic-Chili Spinach
Truffled Mashed Potatoes
Potato Croquettes
Pommes Frites

What 6,352 people are saying

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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SharOnR
New York Area
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined today
overall5food4service5ambience5
Always regularly and consistently good - -recommend
MM
MarkM
Philadelphia
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had happy hour drinks here one evening. Decided to come back for dinner two nights later. The food was OUTSTANDING! The pork chop I had was probably the best I have ever eaten. Service was solid. A four-piece musical group was entertaining, albeit a bit loud. High recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
46 reviews
vip
4.0
46 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
I found the singing and sax playing (particularly the sax) overpowering for the room. A little background piano can go a long way to give the ambiance that it looks like you were going for.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely include this restaurant in your choices, it's a real Gem!
CT
CiTi
London
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food2service1ambience3
The waitress was very unpleasant and rude. Bad smell inside.
JK
JessicaK
Jacksonville
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food2service2ambience3
Was told on the reservation there would be live music, there was not. It was extremely hot in there. The service was very sporadic. The escargot tasted fishy. The steak tartar was mush, looked like a pile of cat food, and tasted like pickles. The tiger shrimp were overcooked. The duck was decent. At first glance, the prices seemed fair... But after tasting everything it definitely was not worth the price at all.
KC
KevinC
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely Fabulous!
E
Elle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Delicious and very cozy. We had reservations but got there early and had no problems. The decor is colorful and fun and they had a pianist too. A little stuffy, would be nice in the winter but I would never set foot in there in the summer! Enjoyed the chinese ravioli and my quail. My chocolate mousse cake was okay. Not handicap accessible as it is pretty cramped and tight. You practically sit at the same table as the people next to you… The lighting is also very dim which I didn’t mind but the person next to me used their phone flashlight to read the menu and since they were so close, they kept shining it in my eyes! Service was great, very attentive without being overbearing.
M
Maggie
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Small, romantic setting. Delicious food. Good for pre or post-theatre.
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Nycfoodie
New York Area
34 reviews
vip
3.0
34 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Cute place- sat outside, service VERY slow. over an hour to get 2 salads. charred octopus was great. Salad Nicoise just ok. good location for some theaters close by- might give it another shot - inside vibe looked charming with piano player.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just amazing!! A must dinner in NYC if you’re looking for a Paris vibe! Great live music!
RG
RonG
New York Area
13 reviews
1.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
Food arrived cold after a long wait. We witnessed a lot of stress by the server. He yelled at a patron. Restaurant was very busy and unprepared to provide good service and warm food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We had a reservation and were seated on time. That was the only good thing of the night. We didn’t get any service and we didn’t get an apology. I have been going to this restaurant for years and it never was this bad. I love Chez Josephine but not so much right now.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second mother/daughter trip to NYC this year for a long weekend of theatre and dining. Chez Josephine is always at the top of our list to visit and does not disappoint. Excellent meal, great service and wonderful ambience with live music. Thank you again for a delightful experience!
NY
NYCtraveler
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience2
Sad to report that the food was just not good last night at Chez Josephine. My baby greens salad was fairly lifeless, and my potato croquettes and brussels sprouts were under-seasoned (or unseasoned) and flavor-free. My dining companion didn't enjoy her roast chicken. I requested outdoor seating, which is not in a bucolic setting there right on 42nd Street, but indoors seemed a bit stuffy, warm and close yesterday. The hospitality was lovely, though.
G
Glenn
Chicago
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Everything was very good. Service started uneven but finished very, very well. They seemed understaffed at first. We would go back. Only downside was when we made reservation we indicated it was our anniversary. They made no reference to it, never even mentioned it. I don’t think they read the comments section on the Open Table reservations.
TV
TVRL
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lunch was very good. Nice and quiet with good food and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic , waiter was so friendly, highlight of a week trip to NYC!
SC
StephenC
New York Area
181 reviews
vip
4.0
181 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Really enjoyed the prix-fixe lunch..3 courses $29. Good choices, ample portions.
CE
CyreneE
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this restaurant. Happy to be there every time I'm there. The food delicious and the ambience incredible.
PH
PaulH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attentive service, great food and atmosphere. Often service falters when one eats late afternoon - not the case here.
N
Nikodemus
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Chez Josephine is in our neighborhood and always provides excellent food at a reasonable price. The decor is very cozy with a pianist that provides the perfect atmosphere of nostalgic ambiance to enhance our meals. The night we went was not overly crowded or noisy. All-in-all, a perfect dining experience
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Walt46
New York Area
116 reviews
vip
4.0
116 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice post-matinee dining with live piano. Lobster Cassoulet standout among 4 mains. Service fine. A bit noisy with a full house.
H
Highlander
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience5
A lovely place for a delicious leisurely meal, maybe not as good if you're rushing to the theater.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food5service5ambience3
The food and service after we were seated was good, but it took 40 minutes for a table to be ready after our reserved time. The seater was not very friendly and he was not very communicative upon arrival of what the situation was, didn’t ask for our names and I had to inquire and find him to ask about my reservation upon arrival. He was actually insulting and mumbled something like “that we hadn’t left enough time to get to our show” after I said that we had a show to get to at 3 pm. I had reserved a table for 1 pm and the show was down the street from the restaurant. I really thought 2 hrs would have been plenty of time. We were finally seated but I felt rushed to order and eat so we could make everything work. The server was very nice and accommodating but the initial seater was rude and did nothing to make my Mother’s Day feel special.
LO
LOR1220
Miami
136 reviews
vip
4.0
136 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
We had not been to the city in over 10 years and were thrilled when we drove by and saw the restaurant open. The food and service were great. The general vibe of the place was wonderful. Real NYC
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my 2nd time dining at this restaurant. The staff was super friendly even though they were very busy due to the theatre crowd. The piano music is lovely there. The food was just delicious too. This is a cozy, yummy, classy restaurant and I'll be back again
S
Stevie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Enjoyed a pre-show dinner here with my boyfriend and his parents. The food arrived in a timely manner and was cooked to order, absolutely delicious. Loved the atmosphere and the live performers included a pianist, a singer, and a trumpeter. We were sat in the back of the first floor, so it was a good volume for comfortable conversation. Lovely!
m
moneybyers
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks were spectacular
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful little gem. Highly recommend, Romantic and fun. Great atmosphere and food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the best meal and excellent service. Can’t say enough good things
JD
JosephD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second visit to Chez Joséphine and it was a memorable experience. Perfect for my wife's birthday !
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic all sound. Ambiance, food and music!!
EW
ElizabethW
Indiana
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
Service was kind of slow, but the atmosphere was great. Would return.
SC
StephenC
New York Area
181 reviews
vip
4.0
181 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Had a very good prix-fixe lunch ($29) today. Calamari appetizer, skirt steak entree & profiteroles dessert, all quite good. Quite a bargain. Highly recommended!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had open table for 945 pm but our play let out late. We were seated without any delay. The
S
Sanela
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was everything we expected to be. Food is delicious! The rack of lamb was so tender, yum! Drinks were great and service was super! We absolutely loved it! It was our anniversary and they brought us a cake at the end and it was so good! Music was awesome! Piano was beautiful! Just everything was such a perfect night
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
Food was very well prepared. Escargots, rack of lamb and crab cakes all excellent. Service however was slow, forgetful and seemed mostly uninterested. Asked for oysters that never arrived and the martini arrived with the main course.
SR
SamuelR
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food and ambiance is excellent, but most of all I really enjoy the piano player, who is great and has an amazing repertoire.
BS
BearatoneSEA
Seattle
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food4service3ambience5
Still one if my favorite “go to” restaurants in Manhattan. The warm, inviting atmosphere, coupled with gracious service, makes the dining experience that much more special.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 6352 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 594-1925

414 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036

Additional information

Cross street
Between 9th and Dyer/10th Aves.
Neighborhood
Theater District / Times Square
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
French, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
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, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://chezjosephine.com/
Phone number
(212) 594-1925
Catering
We are very excited to launch our Delivery and Takeout program after all these years. Times have changed and we are adjusting to the current environment and demand. Due to NYC Covid regulations, we have closed our restaurant for indoor dining. Instead, let us serve you at your home this holiday season. We are now offering Delivery within a 1 mile radius for guests who personally call the restaurant @212-594-1925 starting on Wednesday, December 16th 2020. Next week, we will add a partnership with Doordash, Caviar, GrubHub and Seamless to offer a wider delivery range. Looking forward to hearing from all of you, thank you again for considering our services and continuing to be a loyal guest and family to Chez Josephine Restaurant. Happy Holidays to everyone.
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.

Chez Josephine

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

French Onion Soup

Lobster Cassoulet

Steak Tartare

Appetizers

Soupe du Jour$10.00

French Onion Soup$14.00

Maine Lobster Bisque$16.00

Organic Baby Greens$12.00

Watermelon Feta Cheese and Arugula$16.00

Figs and Prosciutto with Goat Cheese$17.00

Chinese Ravioli$17.00

Cheese Plate$20.00

Char-Grilled Octopus$18.00

Oysters* on the Half-Shell

Jumbo Shrimp$21.00

Tuna Tartare*$21.00

Escargots à la Bourguignonne$17.00

Maryland Crab Cake$20.00

Country Pâté$16.00

Entrées

Fusilli with Mushrooms$25.00

Spaghetti Bolognese$25.00

Fish of the Day

Lobster Salad (Whole)

Trout Amandine$30.00

Grilled Atlantic Salmon*$31.00

Maryland Crab Cakes$39.00

Black Tiger Shrimp$36.00

Lobster Cassoulet$42.00

Pan-Seared Sea Scallops$41.00

Steak Tartare*$29.00

Slow-Roasted Amish Chicken Breast$26.00

Roasted Breast of Long Island Duck*$33.00

Pan-Seared Calf's Liver*$28.00

Grilled Berkshire Pork Chop$32.00

Grilled Semi-Boneless Quail$27.00

Black Angus Filet Mignon au Poivre*$46.00

Rack of Lamb*$46.00

Side Dishes

Haricots Verts

Sweet-Potato Fries

Kale

Green Asparagus

Brussels Sprouts

Garlic-Chili Spinach

Truffled Mashed Potatoes

Potato Croquettes

Pommes Frites

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Order delivery or takeout

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