Chez Josephine

Average User Rating

Perfect

About Chez Josephine

A tribute to legendary Josephine Baker, this Parisian bistro with live music and tantalizing menu exudes theatrical panache. One of New York's most romantic restaurants, a bit of Montmartre on 42nd Street, the landmark jewel sparkles with an intimate setting of red velvet walls, a cavalcade of chandeliers and a blue-tin ceiling. The eclectic menu reinvents the traditional cuisine of the French bistro in an explosion of tantalizing flavor. Open from 5 pm to 1 am, Jean-Claude and Jarry Baker are your warm and welcoming hosts who treat you as family whether you come before the 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 nted 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.

Quick Facts

Cuisine: French (Bistro)
Accepts Credit Card: Yes
Parking: N/A

Atmosphere: N/A
Take Reservations: Yes
Serves Alcohol: N/A
Smoking Allowed:No

User Reviews for Chez Josephine

food		“... yummy and well priced. Waitress was friendly and helpful and the food was quite wonderful... “...Just a short stroll away from the hustle and bustle of Times Square this wonderful restaurant provides the perfect haven for a romantic meal for two or a relaxing, yet revitalising dinner with friends... “... We found the place inviting and warm. But it was the service and food that sold us... “...Chez Josephine is a wonderful choice, whether pre-theater or lat. food is very good with excellent choice; and the ambiance is enhanced with live music... “... Chinese Ravioli: A dumpling skin steamed with goat cheese inside in a sauce with toasted pine nu. Absolutely delicious and a total comfort food dish... “... The wait staff was neither accommodating nor attentive to ME. The food was mediocre... “... When we asked what happened, we got another waiter, who was slightly better. The food was mediocre, lacking flavor...
ambiance		“...I love this place. I've been 3 times, and have never been disappointed by my food/wine selections... “...Oh! Oh! Oh! What a stunning place is Chez Josephine. So seductive and brilliant and beautiful you never want to leave... “...The first time we ate at Josephine's, about 9 years ago, Jean met us and seated us, although it was busy and we did not have reservations. We found the... “...Flickering candlelight, dim lighting with chandeliers that would be considered over the top in any other setting (with red Christmas balls hanging off of them) reflecting off mirrors and paintings on the wall of Josephine Baker... “...I wanted so very much to like this restaurant because I just love Josephine Baker. Unfortunately, it fell short... “...I might return here to have a drink at the bar because the ambiance was nice, but my dinner experience was such a turn-off that I'm not sure I'd ever give them my business again...
service		“...After seeing a great play, we stopped in at a friends request.... “...The food is excellent. I will never forget the first dish I had there and my tastebuds still tingle at the mere though... “...Good service. Very aware if a patron has theatre tickets... “... Our drink orders were taken quickly, and once we received those drinks, our dinner orders were taken with the same spe. This was the mode of service... “... The food was mediocre. Perhaps the full service menu fares better... “...I might return here to have a drink at the bar because the ambiance was nice, but my dinner experience was such a turn-off t. The service was atrocious...
value		“...I had a small wedding at the last minute in July 2007. After researching a few different places that could accomodate a small group of less than 30 peo... “...Jean-Claude, the owner, welcomes everyone personally. He makes the restaurant a wonderful experience and thanks for the cappucino machine, it made my f...
restaurant		“...I love this restaurant. It has character, passion, and a beautiful ambience... “... However, the unobtrusive way the w. Now we stop at Josephine's every time we visit the city and we have shared the restaurant with many of our friends... “...My wife loved the restaurant and before we left said she wanted to come back. Can't get any better than that... “... In the front, a bar with a. This is what greeted me when I entered Chez Josephine with my girlfriend for a lovely dinner courtesy of restaurant Week... “...A very special New York bistro dining experience! Escape into a world of days gone by with good food and music....
piano		“... What a find!! We couldn't have asked for better. We used the room upstairs and the live piano music was piped through which just added to the ambience... “...First, the decor got my attention and then the gentleman playing the piano added a stageplay air to the room. I sat in the back against a draped wall a... “...Warm and friendly on a bitterly cold and windy day, piano playing added to the comfortable atmosphere without disrupting conversation, food and service were great and unrushed... “... We sat towards the back, behind an angled area decorated with. In the background played live piano music with the din of conversation surrounding us...
staff		“... I've been 3 times, and have never been disappointed by my food/wine selections. The staff are very professional, and make helpful recommendations... “... I will never forget the first dish I had there and my tastebuds still tingle at the mere though. The staff are lovely and the wine a blessing... “...a beautiful oasis with an unexpected warmth from all of the staff, joy-producing decor,lovely music, good food, generosity of good humor,classy patrons,... “... Unfortunately, it fell short. The wait staff was neither accommodating nor attentive to ME...

All Reviews for Chez Josephine

Anonymous

December 05, 2011

Food

10

Decor

10

Service

10

My meal at Chez Josephine was a top notch experience. So... Recently, on a business trip I ate at Chez Josephine in New York. I am from Tokyo although have been to N.Y. a ton of occasions. My partner and I absolutely love the assortment of restaurants. I found Chez Josephine turn out to be stylish completely, from the look through the presentation. Wait staff at this particular restaurant was extremely awesome!The space is modern and pretty. The service was remarkable. Amongst my personal problems would be the preso wasn't that incredible. The look was decent but failed to provide you with that "omg" factor. The quality as well as amount of food turned out first-class. Even though no serious issues. Of the couple of starters & Two entrees we ordered, I would personally say 3 as extremely good and One as extremely okay The price was basically what we expected though perhaps a few dollars too overpriced. My husband and I had a great evening! So refreshing since there are so many New York City restaurants that are bad. Also was to see a NYC dining place with out too much attitude. I'm a massive fan of the place. Visit now ahead of the buzz gets ridiculous. We will be soon.

Overall Rating

10

"Perfect"