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Chez Josephine, New York, NY

Chez Josephine

4.5 (7702)
$31 to $50
French
414 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (212) 594-1925
  • Website
    http://chezjosephinenyc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    414 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District
  • 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, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

Chez Josephine's menu was last updated on 3/25/2024.

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What 7,702 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chez Josephine offers a charming Parisian ambiance with live piano music, making it a "New York City treasure." Guests praise its "excellent food," "great service," and "wonderful atmosphere." Located in the Theater District, it's perfect for pre-show dining. Don't miss the "reasonably priced prix fixe" menu and delightful cocktails.
7,702 Reviews

  1. Renee

    Toronto / Ontario5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely dining spot! The food was fabulous… cosmos were perfectly made cocktails… and the decor and piano player make it very charming and special. I would highly recommend this small charming restaurant for special occasions - cocktails- pre and post theater dining! It was awesome!!

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  2. Leslyn

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2 for an early dinner. Cocktails perfect, pri fix menu was delicious and the music delightful

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  3. Stuart VIP

    New York City217 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for brunch at this dowager restaurant in the theater district. The food was well prepared and you could have either have a formal meal or more brunch items. They also offer a price fixed lunch for $30. That is a bargain in NY. Unfortunately, the restaurant shows its age and portions are on the small side.

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  4. Julie VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second visit to this gem on 42nd Street. I had to change our reservation time twice (originally planned to have dinner before a 7 pm curtain down the block but traffic; we finally decided to eat after the show) and when I called they could not have been nicer. The atmosphere, complete with live music by a charming pianist and a singer) transported us right back to Paris. The food, a tuna tartare to share and then, duck a l’orange for me and truffle pasta for my husband, came out quickly and was beautifully presented. My only complaint, and it is minor:$8 apiece for coffee. Go; you won’t be sorry.

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  5. Heather

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the food. Service was exceptional. The piano player and singer were fabulous. We felt like we were in Paris. Close to our hotel and very reasonable pricing. We will be back.

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  6. Alice VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I love this place. Especially the husband and wife entertainers. Love the food and wine!

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  7. Anita

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a charming restaurant! Such nice staff, beautiful music, delicious food, and gorgeous art work. I would highly recommend it.

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  8. Marsha VIP

    New York City38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dinner was very good quality and taste. Waiter never came to check on our dinner until we were finished. By substituting a vegetable it changed the preparation of the plate w a side of goat cheese instead of layered and baked into the dish. Had the waiter checked in the plate would have been much better.

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  9. Olivia VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go to restaurant when we have Signature theater tickets. We love everything about it.

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  10. John VIP

    New York City58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chez Josephine is such a terrific restaurant on Theater Row, so conveniently located for dining before or after a show. The staff is welcoming and attentive. Great food choices and a wonderful pre fixe option. The interior is beautifully decorated (lots of portraits of Josephine Baker) with theater references. The lighting and sound levels makes for a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. I love dining at Chez Jo.

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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 7702 OpenTable diners.

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 31 times today
Google Map for Chez Josephine

414 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 9th and Dyer/10th Aves.
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live piano music nightly and at Sunday Brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://chezjosephinenyc.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 594-1925
  • 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.
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