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Chez Josephine, New York, NY

Chez Josephine

4.5
4.5
7670 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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7:00 pm
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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 7,670 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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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.
7,670 Reviews
  1. MarcelaD VIP

    New York City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place to celebrate your best friend birthday!! Great ambiance food decor and live music

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    Las Vegas1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was ok not enough seasoning. Tasted bland. Services was horrible. We ordered and it took 45 minutes just to get the appetizer and soup we ordered. I get it was Saturday but it seems the waiter forgot to put our order in.

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  3. Brandie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What an amazing find! Food and drinks were excellent. The servers were on top of their game. Only thing I would have changed was sitting upstairs. It was a bit crowded and we would have loved to hear the piano player more clearly. Will most likely be back!

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    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Desde que tú entras el restaurante es espectacular, la comida increíble, 100% recomendado

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were 1/2 hr late for our reservation as theatre show ran longer than expected but were still seated promptly. Very cozy restaurant featuring a piano player/singer. We all had the prix fixe dinner menu which was a good value at $45. Food was good if somewhat standard fare. Super friendly service. I would dine here again and order off the a la carte menu next time.

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  6. Kandice VIP

    Atlanta83 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance is unmatched. It's like a cool Parisian jazz club with live piano music that takes you to a by-gone era of dinner entertainment. The service was excellent! All the servers were extremely attentive and wanted to make sure we were happy. I got the duck, which was cooked to perfection. However, the one vegetarian option was a truly tasteless disappointment next to the glamor of Chez Josephine. I would implore the chef to design a vegetarian option that matches the elevated culinary experience of the rest of the menu. At the very least, a mushroom sauce or cheese sauce could have added some much needed flavor.

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  7. Paige

    Memphis/West TN18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a special place! My daughter and I enjoyed the live piano music so much!

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  8. Vidor

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quite and classy with a piano entertainment. Only $45 prix fixe was available. Food was good, portions a bit small. Ambient lighting, couldn't read the menu.

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  9. Diana VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

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

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  10. Margarita

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    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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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 7670 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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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 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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