The food is top notch, hats off to the chefs. The waitstaff however, is something to be desired. The hostess is rude and the service we received was subpar for a restaurant that requires groups of 6 plus $70 per guest minimum. We waited over 25 minutes to be seated, even though we made a reservation a month in advance. When we spoke with the hostess to check on our table she was dismissive and told us to wait outside and she would come get us when she had a table for us. As I walked out I overheard the bartender offer a couple that was drinking at the bar to transfer to a table, with no wait. I was excited to try this posh little restaurant in Auburn but was left with a sour taste due to the unfriendedliness of the wait staff.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Brian Weisel
Come for early nibbles at the bar. Amazing service and creative cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly Foreman
I placed and order this evening and I sat around for an hour and half to learn it was never placed.
I came in early. Filthy from a blue collar life, hungry. And all I got was an, oops sorry. If I wanted to wait longer, I could have placed my order again. But I wasn't going to wait 40 minutes.
Some how, my wife got her meal. Lucky for that I guess
Ally Tanrioger
I don’t actually know if it was just an off day…? But for such a “fancy” restaurant you would think “medium-rare” would mean your steak comes out medium-rare. Nope. Apparently at Josephine’s it means well-done with a side of cardboard frites and a waiter with a bad attitude. I have never been made to feel “less than” but this restaurant’s employees really took the award for making someone feel badly for asking questions. From the hostess who had no time to talk to me about reservations that had been made a month ago that were nearly an hour behind, to the waiter who was literally bothered by me asking if they had fresh mint to put in a drink, I was just absolutely underwhelmed by the subpar food and unprofessional behavior of the employees. Sure, your chef makes okay macaroni & cheese and everything is called something fancy, but that doesn’t mean you are working for Gordon fricken Ramsey guys. Get off the high horse and have a little more patience and respect for the people you are serving.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Jurni Roco
A nice casual place to get upscale dinner and interesting drinks. Make a reservation well ahead of time. We had the salmon. It was cooked to perfection!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tarte Au Citron
JP Ruiz
Great experience at Josephine's!
The food was excellent. We started with cesar salad, and French Onion soup, then had the salmon, and steak for the main course.
Our wine and old fashion drinks were tasty.
The service and atmosphere were excellent as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup Kit Serves 2, Caesar Salad
Hfolsch
This was my 2nd visit to Josephine's and this place is fantastic. The food is excellent. The Duroc Pork gets rave reviews from our friends and I agree with their opinion. The French Onion soup was exactly what you would see in Paris. This time I had the Wood Grilled Steak Frites (10oz Niman Ranch grass fed NY Strip with watercress and their pepper sauce). This meal was delicious.
If you go online to the website they post Sample Menu's because the menu changes weekly. Do yourself a favor and get there a bit early and grab a cocktail at the bar. Like the menu the specialty cocktails change over time. I am not really a fan of Egg Nog but I tried it anyway because it came with one of the bourbons I enjoy. The Egg Nog went down way too easy which is always a sign of a delicious cocktail.
If you are traveling to/from Lake Tahoe or you live in or around Sacramento do yourself a favor and eat here. You need to plan ahead to get a reservation or you can arrive before it opens and eat at the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexander OxVolk
Best dinning experience and food in the foothills. There are other very nice restaurants in the area but nothing else is as refined or evolved as Josephine’s menu. Great service, they know the menu and wine. Knowledgeable and mature.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Toast, Caesar Salad, Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
Justin Moles
Food, drinks and ambiance were second to none. Unfortunately, they have a drink limit for two per table. We would certainly return as long as it was not for a celebration.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
! Tyler
It was good, just be prepared to wait or reserve in advance
This restaurant is amazing! The food tells a story; the service is polished; the ambiance is lively.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vikki Vaeth
What an incredible place. You walk in and the ambiance greets. Josiah & Sophia served us at the bar. Robert took care of us for the evening. His expertise in recommending the dishes were spot on. We were all so impressed with food. It was incredible. By the way, you can also bring your own for a cork fee. Highly recommend Restaurant Josephine. The dinner was an experience and a journey about French food. Shout out to Josiah, Sophia and Robert for making great for my sister’s birthday. Thank you Courtney for working with me. They love your restaurant and we can see why!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Liver Mousse, Escargots a La Bourgogne, Buckwheat Apple Cake
carla sanders
I went to Josephine last month and I had such a wonderful time with my friends there! Delicious food, super cozy atmosphere and our server was a top-notch! Defint coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lori McIntosh
Josephine’s in Auburn is hands down the best restaurant in town! My husband and I always have an incredible experience, especially when we sit at the bar. The attention to detail in everything they do is unmatched—from their unique cocktails crafted daily to the beautifully curated Paris 1920s ambiance. Whether you’re a local or just passing through Auburn, Josephine’s is a must-visit restaurant for anyone looking for exceptional dining. I hate sharing my secret. 😊 It’s the only restaurant in Auburn I look forward to visiting every time. Highly recommend for both food and cocktails! The fries are the best! When family is in town, we go here.
Vegetarian options: They always have a special vegetarian dish plus the salads are fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Apple Salad, Wagyu Beef Tartare, Key Lime Pie, Terrine, French Onion Soup Kit Serves 2, Duck Liver Mousse, Beet Salad, Moules Frites, Smoked Duck Breast, Escargots a La Bourgogne, Carpaccio
Sarah Moore
Words can’t explain how much I love Restaurant Josephine. The food, the atmosphere, the service. 👌🏼. Superior, but also comfortable and inviting.
The food is top notch, hats off to the chefs. The waitstaff however, is something to be desired. The hostess is rude and the service we received was subpar for a restaurant that requires groups of 6 plus $70 per guest minimum. We waited over 25 minutes to be seated, even though we made a reservation a month in advance. When we spoke with the hostess to check on our table she was dismissive and told us to wait outside and she would come get us when she had a table for us. As I walked out I overheard the bartender offer a couple that was drinking at the bar to transfer to a table, with no wait. I was excited to try this posh little restaurant in Auburn but was left with a sour taste due to the unfriendedliness of the wait staff.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Come for early nibbles at the bar. Amazing service and creative cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I placed and order this evening and I sat around for an hour and half to learn it was never placed.
I came in early. Filthy from a blue collar life, hungry. And all I got was an, oops sorry. If I wanted to wait longer, I could have placed my order again. But I wasn't going to wait 40 minutes.
Some how, my wife got her meal. Lucky for that I guess
I don’t actually know if it was just an off day…? But for such a “fancy” restaurant you would think “medium-rare” would mean your steak comes out medium-rare. Nope. Apparently at Josephine’s it means well-done with a side of cardboard frites and a waiter with a bad attitude. I have never been made to feel “less than” but this restaurant’s employees really took the award for making someone feel badly for asking questions. From the hostess who had no time to talk to me about reservations that had been made a month ago that were nearly an hour behind, to the waiter who was literally bothered by me asking if they had fresh mint to put in a drink, I was just absolutely underwhelmed by the subpar food and unprofessional behavior of the employees.
Sure, your chef makes okay macaroni & cheese and everything is called something fancy, but that doesn’t mean you are working for Gordon fricken Ramsey guys. Get off the high horse and have a little more patience and respect for the people you are serving.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
A nice casual place to get upscale dinner and interesting drinks. Make a reservation well ahead of time.
We had the salmon. It was cooked to perfection!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tarte Au Citron
Great experience at Josephine's!
The food was excellent. We started with cesar salad, and French Onion soup, then had the salmon, and steak for the main course.
Our wine and old fashion drinks were tasty.
The service and atmosphere were excellent as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup Kit Serves 2, Caesar Salad
This was my 2nd visit to Josephine's and this place is fantastic. The food is excellent. The Duroc Pork gets rave reviews from our friends and I agree with their opinion. The French Onion soup was exactly what you would see in Paris. This time I had the Wood Grilled Steak Frites (10oz Niman Ranch grass fed NY Strip with watercress and their pepper sauce). This meal was delicious.
If you go online to the website they post Sample Menu's because the menu changes weekly. Do yourself a favor and get there a bit early and grab a cocktail at the bar. Like the menu the specialty cocktails change over time. I am not really a fan of Egg Nog but I tried it anyway because it came with one of the bourbons I enjoy. The Egg Nog went down way too easy which is always a sign of a delicious cocktail.
If you are traveling to/from Lake Tahoe or you live in or around Sacramento do yourself a favor and eat here. You need to plan ahead to get a reservation or you can arrive before it opens and eat at the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best dinning experience and food in the foothills. There are other very nice restaurants in the area but nothing else is as refined or evolved as Josephine’s menu. Great service, they know the menu and wine. Knowledgeable and mature.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Toast, Caesar Salad, Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
Food, drinks and ambiance were second to none. Unfortunately, they have a drink limit for two per table. We would certainly return as long as it was not for a celebration.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
It was good, just be prepared to wait or reserve in advance
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This restaurant is amazing! The food tells a story; the service is polished; the ambiance is lively.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an incredible place. You walk in and the ambiance greets. Josiah & Sophia served us at the bar. Robert took care of us for the evening. His expertise in recommending the dishes were spot on. We were all so impressed with food. It was incredible. By the way, you can also bring your own for a cork fee. Highly recommend Restaurant Josephine. The dinner was an experience and a journey about French food. Shout out to Josiah, Sophia and Robert for making great for my sister’s birthday. Thank you Courtney for working with me. They love your restaurant and we can see why!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Liver Mousse, Escargots a La Bourgogne, Buckwheat Apple Cake
I went to Josephine last month and I had such a wonderful time with my friends there! Delicious food, super cozy atmosphere and our server was a top-notch! Defint coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josephine’s in Auburn is hands down the best restaurant in town! My husband and I always have an incredible experience, especially when we sit at the bar. The attention to detail in everything they do is unmatched—from their unique cocktails crafted daily to the beautifully curated Paris 1920s ambiance. Whether you’re a local or just passing through Auburn, Josephine’s is a must-visit restaurant for anyone looking for exceptional dining. I hate sharing my secret. 😊 It’s the only restaurant in Auburn I look forward to visiting every time. Highly recommend for both food and cocktails! The fries are the best! When family is in town, we go here.
Vegetarian options: They always have a special vegetarian dish plus the salads are fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Apple Salad, Wagyu Beef Tartare, Key Lime Pie, Terrine, French Onion Soup Kit Serves 2, Duck Liver Mousse, Beet Salad, Moules Frites, Smoked Duck Breast, Escargots a La Bourgogne, Carpaccio
Words can’t explain how much I love Restaurant Josephine. The food, the atmosphere, the service. 👌🏼. Superior, but also comfortable and inviting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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