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Josephine's, Lancaster, PA

Josephine's

4.9
4.9
989 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
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.


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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Elegant Dining

  • Cuisines

    French, Contemporary French, 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Danial LeBoon

  • 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 989 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs

    French

  • Lancaster County

    Best Overall

  • Lancaster County

    Best Food

  • Lancaster County

    Best Service

  • Lancaster County

    Best Ambiance

  • Lancaster County

    Best Value

  • Lancaster County

    Innovative

  • Lancaster County

    Hot spot

  • Lancaster County

    Great for fine wines

  • Lancaster County

    Romantic

  • Lancaster County

    Good for special occasions

  • Lancaster County

    Lively

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  1. DeborahM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I would totally recommend this restaurant for ambiance and service. The experience of dining here is so welcoming. This is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. The food is presented beautifully with much attention to detail. Excellent all around!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    The bread was cold, the drinks were warm, and the entrees were disappointing. A $$$ meal was disappointing at best. We had high expectations given their OpenTable ratings. Maybe it was an off night, but we’ll never know.
  3. TaraN

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I can’t rave enough about our experience The attention to detail was too notch
  4. WilfredB

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We throughly enjoyed our evening. Everything and everyone was stellar. This is a must visit for anyone living or visiting Lancaster.
  5. LoriR

    Coastal Georgia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely evening. All food was excellent except the soup - bland and hard to eat with vegetables larger than bite size. You must try the lemon meringue.. oh and the cocktails 😋
  6. StephenS

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure. always please, highly reconmmended.
  7. PatrickS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Appetizers were a little underwhelming given how they read on the menu. That said, the rest of the meal, from drinks to entrees to desserts was spectacular. The duck was among the best I’ve had and the lemon meringue was my favorite restaurant dessert I’ve ever tasted. Service was exceptional and while it was a pricey meal, it was more than worth it for a special occasion
  8. DeborahJ

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Could not have asked for a better experience. Food and service were both amazing and we enjoyed every minute.
  9. Yankel

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    An old fashioned vibe that represents the best of what that describes...glamorous decor, classy table settings matched by an elegant menu. Top notch attentive service goes with the scene.
  10. BeataA

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    we had a great time at a birthday dinner, everything was delicious and the waitress was great!!
  11. LaurenO

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We truly enjoyed the ambience, and the food was incredible! We ordered the Chilean sea bass, which was outstanding. The beet salad was ok, fresh but nothing special. The entrees were out of this world: short rib, crab cake, carbonara with pasta that melted in your mouth! Our server was great. We had a wonderful evening, this place is a gem!
  12. MichaelG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful experience. Our server was on point, a true pro. Food was perfect. We had a great time out.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have NEVER had a bad experience at Josephine’s! It is the best restaurant in Lancaster.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An AMAZING experience!!! Our server Kyle was great! The food was truly outstanding!
  15. SETHP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This venue is one of my favorite place in Lancaster. The entire staff from kitchen to wait staff are great. Even got to see the owner out helping clear tables assisting his team were needed. A true Lancaster county gem !
  16. Anne

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waitstaff was outstanding. Good service, attentive without being overbearing . Good food! I have the sea bass. My only criticism is that the prices are quite high.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I made a reservation in order to celebrate my wife’s graduation and I’m so glad that i chose Josephine’s! The restaurant called the day before to ask if we were celebrating and confirm our reservation. The night of we get to the table and they put an insert in the menu congratulating her completely free of charge. The ambience was so cool and the drinks were incredible. The whole menu sounded delicious and when our food came out we were amazed with how good it was! Our server was kind and helpful and our night ended up being probably out best dinner out in Lancaster!
  18. JimR

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service. Menu is limited but everything we tried was very good.
  19. NikoV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An exceptional restaurant with superb food and service. One of the best, if not the best in Lancaster.
  20. Lobster100

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service, called to confirm our reservation and ask my dining partner’s name as it was our anniversary, so that was nice. Food came out quickly and hot. Appetizers nice, Escargot and Foie gras, dinner good, duck and sole. Sole sauce amazing, fish a little overcooked Dessert the meringue, spectacular. We were customers of the Josephine’s in Marietta for years, so we were happy to see a rebirth of high quality. Will return. Live in Harrisburg, so a little drive, but the restaurant is a short walk from Prince st garage.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, drinks & service 10 out of 10. Highly recommend.
  22. ConstanceJ

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure. The staff is lovely and the vibe relaxing. Of course, the food is always spot-on. Try the antelope!
  23. Ziggy

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic place. Food was outstanding as well as the service. Beautiful and elegant place would recommend to anyone.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great find and experience after attending a show at the Fulton Theater. Might become a tradition! Servers were very professional - knew the menues and offerings, service was quick, each app, plate was exceptional. The ambiance was top notch!
  25. lmelko

    Philadelphia

    81 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner was outstanding, appetizers were the oysters and caesar salad. Entrees were the duck and the famous crab cake. Shared dessert was new chocolate caramel decadence. Delicious as usual
  26. FirstTimers

    New York Area

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved this place! Who would have thought that the little town I went to college I now has the most amazing food scene. This French restaurant was exceptional. My scallops had a savory bread pudding (chives/mushroom bread pudding-mind blown). The decor was classy and our server was attentive. We will absolutely be back.
  27. CynJen

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had our anniversary dinner and they went above and beyond with the personal touches. The food and service were amazing and we loved the ambience. Highly recommend for any occasion!
  28. SteveG

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our 3rd time dining at Josephine’s. We will definitely be back
  29. Kcbug33

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Personalized keepsake birthday menu and to top it all off my husband kicked a bourbon bottle so they have it to him - it’s a collectors item. He was thrilled.
  30. BobU

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    By far the best restaurant in Lancaster, from my perspective. The food, service and ambience are unsurpassed in the local area.
  31. CornerTablePlease

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A pricey restaurant that's worth every penny. We ate well and were treated well. I've been here only twice, but I will return.
  32. JohnM

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance, service and food were all fantastic. We could not have been happier with our experience. So happy we have a place like this in Lancaster.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelente experiencia, nada malo que decir. Lo recomiendo
  34. Berk

    Philadelphia

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant with a great staff! Great place to have diner before going to a show at the Fulton.
  35. HelenQ

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time at Josephine's and we were blown away. The restaurant is really beautiful, Old World, and elegant. We loved the old music playing and the photographs on the walls. Our waiter, Scott, could not have been more attentive and professional; friendly without being too familiar. He was very knowledgeable about the wines. The food was beyond delicious, beautifully served, flawlessly prepared. We had the Caesar salad, mussels and shrimp starter, filet mignon and crab cake special, and the short ribs, plus dessert and a wonderful Napa Cabernet. We're in love and can't wait to go back. Worth every penny.
  36. Amazing

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding from start to finish!! Food, drinks, ambiance, they’re always consistent and impressive. An excellent birthday dinner!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere along with high quality service and food.
  38. Ryan

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The cocktails were amazing. The antelope was amazing. The atmosphere was amazing. One of the best dining experiences we ever had.
  39. Edina

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and presentation with the usual excellent service.
  40. DiningDoc

    New York Area

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Josephine's is beautifully decorated with images of Hollywood Stars of yesteryear. We were pleasantly greeted and escorted to our table. Our server, was prompt and helpful and got us our drinks very quickly. His advice and suggestions regarding our choices were on point. The menu has a good variety. The taste and presentation of the food were excellent and innovative and exceeded our expectations. In my opinion this is the best meal we had in Lancaster and on our "must do" list for our next visit. It is a little pricey but well worth it.

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 989 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 10 times today
Google Map for Josephine's

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

  • Cuisines

    French, Contemporary French, 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

    Danial LeBoon

  • 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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