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Chez Josephine, New York, NY

Chez Josephine

4.6
4.6
7565 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 40 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
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 zinc 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 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, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Frank Diaz
  • 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.
  • Location
    414 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

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What 7,565 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chez Josephine captures the essence of a "very New York" dining experience with its flamboyant decor, live piano music, and attentive staff. Known for its excellent French cuisine, the restaurant offers a cozy ambiance perfect for pre-theater meals. While some guests note varying service experiences, many return for the "magical" atmosphere and quality food.

7,566 Reviews

  1. karine

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Pâtes bolognaise poivrees immangeables.. frites surgelés..et tips de 50 dollars sans nous demander notre avis..

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  2. James

    VIP

    Raleigh

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific bistro. I had the lentil soup special and spaghetti bolognese. Nice wines, excellent service, singer on piano, beautiful atmosphere!

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  3. Michael

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect. Great ambiance. Great music. Great food. Great service. It will meet and exceed your expectations.

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  4. William

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incroyable endroit, de la part de français c’est absolument fantastique !

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  5. Mitchell

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Old NYC experience. A small French bistro tucked between theaters and corporate buildings. The food is good; well prepared, tasty, and true to its identity. The service is friendly, attentive, and tuned in to the theater rush.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    This used to one of our very favorite places in NYC. It was never perfect but it was urbane, with old favorite dishes well-prepared and attentive service. In every way it has gone downhill. The waiter acted like she was serving slop at a diner. Several manger types stand around doing nothing and looking confused while no one ever offers another drink or stats long enough to let you ask for Mayo or ketchup with frites. The same old favorite dishes are in the menu but are now diner quality. No bread offered with the pate, and no one was there to ask. The $50 filet tastes like a cheaper cut of sirloin, the au poivre sauce is bland and gloppy, the frites not crunchy. The lemon tart brûlée is no longer a tart. It’s a cutout of stiff lemon with gelatin. The experience was just disappointing. Another great place is gone - just the trappings remain

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  7. Dennis

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good… service not so much. They would ask if you need something and not bring it, nobody came to see if we needed anything, and an uncomfortable wait time to get a check at the end…. They need to fix this. Also, tables are way too small, and too close together. Could not fit everything easily on a table for 2..

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  8. Christine

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it . Very festive for the holidays and wasn’t expecting the singer pianist which was lovely

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  9. Lynn

    VIP

    New York City

    76 reviews

    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and great prefix menu for dinner. Close to the theatre

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  10. Outlander44

    New York City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was average at best. Nothing special and def not worth the price

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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 4.6 stars by 7565 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 p.m.
Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Chez Josephine

414 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 9th and Dyer/10th Aves.
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Frank Diaz
  • Entertainment
    Live piano music nightly and at Sunday Brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • 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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