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Chez Josephine, New York, NY

Chez Josephine

4.5
4.5
7663 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.”

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 15:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 594-1925
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 7,663 people are saying

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

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chez Josephine offers a "magical" dining experience reminiscent of a Parisian bistro, boasting "excellent service," "delicious food," and a "wonderful ambiance" with live piano music. Ideal for pre-theater meals, the menu features standout dishes like the "black Angus Filet Mignon" and "escargot." A cherished spot for special occasions and a taste of old-school NYC charm.

7,663 Reviews
  1. Diana VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent. Great ambiance, food, and service.

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  2. Margarita

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place, great piano performance. I’ll definitely come back again and bring my friends

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  3. Olivia VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, always authentic French cuisine. Our favorite restaurant when going to Signature Theater.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated close to a very loud piano & vocalist. It was very overwhelming & we were thrilled when it stopped.

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  5. Speedoo VIP

    New York City61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This place has food that is good but not excellent, so rates a 4 on food, BUT it gets 6 for ambience. The place has a very Parisian feel with great posters, murals, and decor, including white table clothes. It also has music 4 nights a week which is especially nice! And you can actually carry on a dinner conversation without straining to hear the others at your table. If you're into this sort of thing, I recommend it highly!

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  6. Mary

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chez Josephine is always a great dining experience — food is excellent and the menu has a large variety of dishes and prices — as well as a prix fixe lunch of excellent value. The service is excellent and the wait staff is very attentive. The ambience of paintings of Josephine Baker on the walls throughout the restaurant adds to the pleasure of dining at Chez Josephine!

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  7. Arlingtonresident

    Washington DC3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place Pre Fixe not so good Reg menu great atmosphere great Easy to get cab Some good small theaters down the block

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  8. Allison VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    lovely atomosphere, piano player and singer was nice background. The food was really not good. My friend got a shrimp cocktail which was inedible (how do you mess up shrimp cocktail?). They kindly took it off the bill. I got mussels that were ok- I liked the broth but a lot of the mussels were mushy and there were many I couldn't open. The fries were good.

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  9. Ken VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had an enjoyable pre-theater dinner. Dinner for two was a pork chop and halibut (fish if the day). Both were prepared well, portions adequate. Service was fine. Would definitely go back

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  10. Lynne

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went here with friends for lunch and it was great. We all had the prix fixe (3 courses for the reasonable price of $30.) My friends said the steak was a bit tough but they were warned by the waiter that it would get that way if they ordered it well done. I had the sole, which was buttery and tasty. The service was super friendly. I have also been here for dinner and have loved it.

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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 7663 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
19:00
Booked 30 times today

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Google Map for Chez Josephine

414 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 9th and Dyer/10th Aves.
  • Area
    Theater District
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 15:00–00:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • 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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