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Josephine's, Lancaster, PA

Josephine's

4.9
4.9
1356 Reviews
$31 to $50
Modern European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,356 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Ambience

  • Philadelphia County

    Romantic

  • Lancaster County

    Best Overall

  • Lancaster County

    Best Food

  • Lancaster County

    Best Service

  • Lancaster County

    Best Ambience

  • Lancaster County

    Best Value

  • Lancaster County

    Great for fine wines

  • Lancaster County

    Romantic

  • Lancaster County

    Good for special occasions

  • Lancaster County

    Lively

  • Lancaster County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Josephine's stands out as a premier dining destination in Lancaster, perfect for celebrating special occasions. With its "outstanding food," "exceptional service," and "beautiful ambiance," guests consistently praise the attention to detail, making each visit memorable. Highlights include personalized menu inserts, "impeccable presentation," and delightful live music, ensuring a remarkable experience.

1,356 Reviews

  1. Amy

    Baltimore

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful dinner celebrating the holidays with a friend. The food and service was superb, as always!

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  2. Mark

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an enjoyable dinner. Great food, decorations, and ambience

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  3. Laura

    Raleigh

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great solo dining experience. My waiter Brandon was fun and energetic. Gave great recommendations on what to try for my 1st time at the restaurant. I decided to order Josephine’s 8oz filet with a glass of wine. Food was delicious. Customer service from all staff members were great. Nice ambiance (IG picture worthy)

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  4. Richard

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go to Josephines for special events, and last night we went for a belated Thanksgiving dinner. As always, the food, service, and ambience were top notch. The four of us had, among other things, oysters, scallops, tuna, lamb. We loved every bite, and appreciated our server’s thoughtful wine advice. All in all a 10 out of 10. Of course we’ll be back!

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  5. Michael

    Atlantic City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dinner. Everything is high quality. Service is top notch. Can’t wait to come again!

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  6. Brittnie

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had absolutely amazing experience. Josephine’s is my personal favorite in the downtown area, especially at Christmas. We invited friends for a first time. From drinks to appetizers to entrees to dessert, everything was delicious! Our server was excellent and extremely knowledgeable of the menu and the ambiance was top notch with Christmas music being played on the piano and bass throughout our meal.

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  7. Paul

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, all of our dining experiences have been outstanding at Josephine's and last evening was no exception . The decor is warm and lovely at any time of year , but especially so during the holiday season. The two gentlemen who play the grand piano and standing bass after 7 p.m. are an added bonus to the ambiance. To be honest, if one does the full dining experience with multiple courses as well as a cocktail or two and/or a glass or bottle of wine, it might very well be too expensive for the budget conscious but it is certainly worthy of splurging for the occasional celebration of some type including, but not limited to, birthdays and anniversaries. Our server, Brandon , was only 2 days out of training , but he performed his duties well . He was both personable and professional. The entire staff is always welcoming and affable. We look forward to many more celebratory dinners at Josephine's in the future.

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  8. Denise

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The detail in acknowledging our anniversary was very lovely, and the food was delicious. The service is always the best!

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  9. Damon

    New York City

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Early family thanksgiving with live music and excellent food and service.

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  10. Sarah

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Scott was our server. He was extremely attentive and made the whole experience great. I would definitely recommend Josephine’s for a special occasion. They really go the extra mile to make you feel special and appreciated.

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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 4.9 stars by 1356 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
19:00
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Josephine's

50 W Grant St, Lancaster, PA 17603-3802

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Grant & Market Streets
  • Area
    Lancaster
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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