Chez Josephine

Name: Chez Josephine
Address: 414 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, United States, 10036
Telephone: (212) 594-1925
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

7681 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

414 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

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2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

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.”

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, 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
Order direct

Location
414 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 7,681 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

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Chez Josephine offers a "true hidden New York gem" experience with its classic French bistro charm. Guests rave about the "excellent food and service," with a prix fixe menu offering "great value." The ambiance is enriched by live piano music, evoking a "cool Parisian jazz club" atmosphere, making it perfect for pre-theater dining.

7,681 Reviews

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FPaul VIP
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was superb, with the $45 prix fixe an excellent value — I had steak frites with a beet salad to start and cheesecake for dessert. Service attentive, but unobtrusive. A wonderful evening.
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Tonia
Los Angeles2 reviews
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Pretty sure the waiter was racist we waited extremely long to just get our order then others came after us was served received food before us i will never go there again and to discourage anyone of color from going
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Dottie
Alabama4 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
We made the mistake of sitting outside. It was loud , smelly (weed, BO from bums, vehicle exhaust) and we got solicited. NYC has really gone down.
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Therese
N. Ireland4 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Set menu was great value for money and delicious. Good wine list and delicious cocktails. A true hidden New York gem.
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Manna
New York City7 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
My party of 6 went for Easter lunch. The service was subpar because it seems they were understaffed. The food was wonderful but it was difficult to enjoy because of the poor service. I would love to go back for dinner because I know this place is amazing and want to support such a meaningful establishment.
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Susan
New York City15 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Such a beautiful gem in the theater district. Feels like a quick trip to Paris.
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Jackie VIP
New Orleans5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Just what I was looking for : French onion soup ! Beautiful setting with spectacular piano and singer. Perfect mood Service was a bit spoty but the maitre d’ filled in like a pro.
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Todd VIP
New York City142 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good choice for a pre-theater dinner. Excellent 3-course menu for $45 per person. Quick and tasty. Classic French bistro atmosphere with a live piano player. Very nice.
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Anastacia VIP
New York City65 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chez Josephine is a go-to pre-theatre favorite spot. The food and service are always A+.
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Carol
New York City143 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
French bistro, small and colorful. One of my favorites.
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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 7681 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

414 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

Cross street
Between 9th and Dyer/10th Aves.
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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.

Chez Josephine

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