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Josephine's, Lancaster, PA

Josephine's

4.9
4.9
1411 Reviews
$31 to $50
Modern European

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Fancy
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
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What 1,411 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Overall

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Service

  • 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

    Innovative

  • Lancaster County

    Hot spot

  • Lancaster County

    Great for fine wines

  • Lancaster County

    Romantic

  • Lancaster County

    Good for special occasions

  • Lancaster County

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Josephine's in Lancaster offers an exquisite dining experience with "exceptional food and service." The ambiance is "romantic," featuring live piano music. Guests rave about the "best crab cakes" and "spectacular filet." While some desire more vegetarian options, it's perfect for special occasions with its "beautiful decor" and "upscale, classy" vibe.

1,411 Reviews
  1. Detrich

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant! Food is always great and service is welcoming and attentive!

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  2. DailR VIP

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything fine dining should be. Glamorous setting with movie star photos and crystal chandeliers setting the tone. Excellent pianist. Well trained servers who knew HOW and WHEN to serve each course, not rushing us through the meal. Salmon with lump crabmeat was perfect.

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  3. Kimberly

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible restaurant! We ordered a large variety of appetizers and the lamb special to share. Every time a dish came out we thought it couldn’t get better, but somehow it did. The hummus, sea bass, foie gras, and octopus were all outstanding. The lamb special was without question the best lamb I’ve ever eaten and my friends agreed. The only thing better than the food was the service. Unpretentious and doting, all of the waitstaff was incredible… but ask for Brandon when you go. So fun, knowledgeable, and he bartends there too so he knows how to get those drinks right! We’ll be back. 10/10.

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  4. JohnB

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is always outstanding! Best place in the region.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, staff was extremely friendly and professional.

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  6. Mshell

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Josephine is unequivocally the BEST dining experience to be had in the area! 💯! Every moment, from start to finish, divine! From the White glove service, rare in a rural town; to the unique menu and delightful server who beautifully articulated it, to the exquisite presentation of our meal. Every bite a true celebration of ingredients artfully prepared by the hands of a skilled chef! No special occasion required… Josephine in and of itself… is the special occasion!

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  7. Mike

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. Delicious food. Wonderful service.

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  8. Ellen VIP

    Philadelphia225 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful dining experience. Excellent food, wine, atmosphere and service.

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  9. Orly

    Greensboro5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall we had a very pleasant dining experience. The service was excellent!!! Our waiter Kyle was very professional, and very knowledgeable about wine selection. The Honey nut soup and the Pear& Pistachio salad were exquisite!!! However, the Tako Tostado appetiser was a big disappointment. The sashimi grade octopus was buried under an overwhelming heavy smoked paprika aioli which overpowered the taste of the octopus. The sashimi octopus was sliced way too thick for a raw seafood. It felt almost like a “spicy bubblegum” with no taste of the sashimi.

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  10. Paul

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! It was a birthday and they made it special.

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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 1411 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Josephine's

50 W Grant St, Lancaster, PA 17603-3802

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
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