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Josephine's, Lancaster, PA

Josephine's

5 (1487)
$31 to $50
Modern European
50 W Grant St, Lancaster, PA 17603-3802

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 8 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
    (717) 299-7090
  • Website
    http://www.josephinesdowntown.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rafe Hottenstein
  • Location
    50 W Grant St, Lancaster, PA 17603-3802
  • 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 1,487 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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5.0
5.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Overall

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Food

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Service

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 offers an enchanting dining experience with "fantastic service" and "amazing food," perfect for special occasions. The ambiance is reminiscent of a "sexy, movie star era," enhanced by live music and elegant decor. Personalized touches make every visit memorable, and standout dishes include the crab cakes and lemon meringue dessert.
1,487 Reviews

  1. Irvin VIP

    Philadelphia County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the finest meals I’ve had in a long time! Everything was perfect!

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  2. William

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've never had a bad meal or a bad experience at Josephine's. I would literally enjoy everything on the menu. The service is always excellent. There's a very nice wine list. The cocktails are always innovative and well made. I literally have no criticisms. It is our favorite fine dining restaurant in the area.

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  3. Melody

    Philadelphia County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Josephine's never disappoints! Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or just want an amazing dinner with great service, Josephine's is the answer. The ambience is beautiful and leans toward the quieter side, but I selected "moderate" for the noise level for this review, because I had requested a table near the live music. It was amazing as always - the music is played at a lower level so you can still have conversation at your table. The flavors are incredible. Reserve your table. You won't be disappointed!

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  4. Fred

    Las Vegas23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding, great service and food. Foe the Apps. wife had the bacon and liked it, I had the Chilean sea bass the sea bass was very small and thin, It was very good but being so small in the fish I just don't think its worth was $24. Our dinner was great, wife had Vegan Malfatti said it was very good, I had Sea Scallops Excellent, Desserts were very good. All and all we would return.

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  5. Rick

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time here and it was as good as the first time. Delicious food, fantastic service and great drinks, what more could you ask for!

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  6. Jason

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went there for our fifth year anniversary. It was a fantastic experience. Bernie is a fantastic server. The food was amazing. The place looks great. You won’t be disappointed. 

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  7. Donald

    Philadelphia County29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is incredible and the service excellent. My minor complaint is that it can get very loud at times, especially when the lady at the table next to us has the loudest, constant laugh I have ever heard.

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  8. Jay VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Flawless simply said ! What else to say? Among the best anywhere

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  9. james

    Baltimore / Maryland8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and outstanding service. Always our first choice for fine dining!

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  10. Danielle

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place with excellent, well-timed service. So many great portraits on the wall to look at. I highly recommend for special occasions, as they offer personalized attention to detail that makes it look like YOU went above and beyond. Can't wait to go back.

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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 5 stars by 1487 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
10:00 PM
Booked 8 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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