Chez Josephine

A Broadway tradition since 1986

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8 / 10
188
ratings
  • Phone

    (212) 594-1925

  • Website

    chezjosephine.com

  • Facebook

    134464889932039

  • Type

    French Restaurant

Address

414 W 42nd St (btw 9th & 10th Aves.) New York , NY 10036 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating No
Music Live Music
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Comments / 57


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Ade Leri

One of my best friends told me about this restaurant and I decided to go. I really enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, live music , and the decor.

Brian Michael

The escargot and crab cake were both amazing! For entrees, both the chicken dishes were juicy and succulent! For dessert , get the chocolate heaven and the frozen cappuccino . You won't regret it!

Christian Borges

I've loved this place for over 20 years, and it still doesn't disappoint. In. An area I'm not particularly fond of, this is "old school NYC " at it's core. Good, reliable food, piano playing, reliable.

Vanessa Vergara

Try the prix fixe menu and order trout ???????????????? and belgian endives salad ????????????????????

Yolanda Shoshana

The spot is perfect for the Modern Courtesan living a luscious life..it's so sexy, fabulous, and French. There place is a delicious shrine to Josephine Baker . Stop in for some sexy nosh !

Angie Massie Khotpal

Crab cake was superb... dessert was on point. Fantastic live piano music . We were among latest dinner guests, no coffee . That was the only disappointment.

Alice Chao

The steak frites is good, mushroom ravioli and desserts are great! The ambiance is wonderfully old school charming

Candelario Tamez

Try to come when they have live music , one of my favorite restaurants in NYC... Try the Duck , Salmon , Onion Soup ....

Collette S

Old school NYC dining in midtown - hard to come by these days! GET: Steak , asparagus and creme brulee

Compass

Jean-Claude Baker named this classy comfort food restaurant after his mother. The Southern Fried Chicken and anything chocolate are reminiscent of home.

Kuo-yu Liang

Excellent food and service. Beautiful ambience and some scandalous decor.

heather pink

The inside artwork and chandeliers are quite beautiful. Great pianist . Skip appetizers and order the roast duck .

Ade Leri

I love the Paintings on the wall there.

Michael Harper

Absolutely have the crab cakes . They are amazing. And come see Eric play on Tuesdays and Wednesdays... old standards you've never heard before.

Clare M.

The food is excellent. It is a wonderful place to have any meal.

Ben Gasparini

Come here during restaurant week, order the classics and get tipsy on a bottle.

Rahul Gupta

Live music and try the crab cake - nice decor as well

Judi

A theater district MUST! Fabulous food and piano player/singer 's to die for............be greeted by Jean Claude and step into the warmth of New York..........

Clyde Archer

Excellent vide and food. Highly recommended.

Trae F

The crab cakes are delicious. Jack at the bar is great.

Flora Cheng

Try the duck , and enjoy the live music !

Marc S

The pâté is good.

Ade Leri

For dessert I had a Creme Burlee

Jayant Pichamuthu

Romantic , Live Music , Great food and wine !!

miles lennon

Bizarre but very good fare. Come here after a show

Danyel Smith

get the crab cakes + sweet potato fries

Foodie Pilgrim

Try the Shrimp Cocktail - Enormous (via @Foodspotting)

Wendy Crispell

My favorite spot for French comfort food with glitz and old style glamour.

Sara Davis

Manuel the maître d is awesome. Famous for their martinis !

Daniel Silva

The Escargot is just divine!! Excelent piano music and 20's Paris atmosphere.

Suzanne Berry

Great piano music and good food!!

Akshata Kalia

Cute ambience and live pianist :) brunch food is decent

Alissa Villarreal

A great place to go to feel like a real housewife and enjoy great atmosphere with friends. Read more

Tina Sammon

The salmon is perfect

Foodie Pilgrim

Try the Escargots - (via @Foodspotting)

Rahul Gupta

Amazing decor and French food

Will Arnone

Boudin noir - Mon Dieu! But only for very serious sausage devotees. Not for the faint of heart bien sur.

Lizzie Borden

Excellent and good music

Debbie Kopinski

Pâté is fab, enough for two and love the crab cakes .

Brian Michael

Never come right before a Broadway show (8pm). It's crazy busy!

Mia Anderson

Truly ol New York...great bartender on our night..

Liz

Great family time. Read the owner's book on J. Baker !

Juan Pablo CA

Chris Moltisanti mentions he is going to take Adriana here on 3rd season of The Sopranos.

Juan Pablo CA

Great romantic place . And the piano player is great.

Lida Novosad

Beautiful place. Feels like Paris cabaret in 20th

Brittany McClain

Talk to the Piano player . He has a great story to tell!!

Ben Gasparini

Good restaurant week choice.

JP Murtagh

Great spot for romantic dinner or pre show

Christian Liistro

Excellent chinese ravioli but take care of your coats!! They will ask you 2$ each on top of an already expensive bill...

Carl Altena

Do not order beer ! It is served in a wineglas! Do not comment! It will end all servecing mind of the waiter in blue.

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