Wonderful food, great pre-theater dinner. We each had the fixed price meal and it was outstanding. Also, it offered Veuve Cliquot champagne by the glass. Had never seen that anywhere else so of course we had to order it! My friend ordered mussels and loved her meal. I ordered steak frites also delicious. We had different desserts and both had the pate appetizer. All in all, a perfect experience. The decor is also really great! All Josephine!
Carmen
Food, ambiance, drinks were all great - Beautiful restaurant decor. We were seated at a small round table which was perfect until we noticed bugs flying around us- we didn't say anything as we were trying to enjoy the food and have a good time but being aware to shoo bugs away before they landed on our drinks. Our table was next to an old window and we could see several bugs on the white curtain- at the very end we mentioned it to waitress and nonchalantly she said: it's the summer! Quite disappointing - not an excuse - I'm sure they could spray area or put something to deter flying bugs. 🤔
David
The food was good but there was no air conditioning on a 90+ degree day. Made it hard to enjoy the meal.
Kevin
A delightful time with delicious food, good wines and in a celebrated setting where Josephine Baker is more than a memory.
Patricia
My friend and I had a girls weekend. Dinner the comedy show at Madison sq garden. Wanted a nice relaxing dinner before the show. I love French food and atmosphere. Chez Josephine did not disappoint. She had the chicken dish and I had the calves liver. When I saw that on the menus I knew exactly what I was ordering before we even got there. A special was a Chilean sea bass. Oh my, now I was in trouble but I stuck to my original and it was awesome. So delish. The piano player was wonderful and service was e optional. We will definitely be back. So nice to see they are still open. So many amazing French restaurants have close.
Fiona
Loved the good the staff were so friendly and welcoming especially the host will be back again!
James
As always, it was a lovely meal, the service was great and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Ginny
Great meal! Food was terrific (escargots & seafood cassoulet, endive salad & halibut/risotto special) with excellent service. Wonderful atmosphere with a piano player! We'll happily return.
marylou
Daily special menu mediocre. Crème boules fabulous. Wonderful service and d for and cocktail pianist excellent
Anthony
Chez Josephine is always a favorite, particularly, when I have tickets to a Broadway show in the vicinity. I love to bring friends for a unique experience. Kudos to the new owner who has done everything to maintain the integrity of the establishment back when Jean Claude was still with us. The food is still excellent, the atmosphere enchanting and musical entertainment is a special treat. I will continue to frequent this beloved bistro with family and friends for years to come.
This is an exquisite restaurant in the grand old style of theatre dining. The food, service, ambiance are all superb. Wonderful piano music in the background. We had the things tartar to start — wonderful! I ordered the duck à l'orange, and my husband had the filter mignon with pommes frites. Both deeply flavorful, expertly prepared, delicious. Highly recommend!
Laurie
The staff got a table of 6 taken care of for an early curtain. Live piano music a pleasure
Don
Four of us enjoyed the 3 course prixe fix for pre theatre dining. The choices were varied and we were treated to a taste of vichyssoise. Excellent beet salad, flavorful coque a vin, perfectly poached filet of sole and cheesecake or profiteroles for dessert. A smooth Bordeaux poured at a very reasonable $20 per glass. Excellent service, a wonderful piano player and wonderful meal set the stage for an evening of theatre. I hope if you go here your experience is as wonderful as ours. Bravo Chez Josephine!
Mary
Love, love, loved Chez Josephine. It is a small neighborhood restaurant, that in its decor and music, is an homage to the late Josephine Baker. We were warmly greeted by the hostess and our server was helpful and attentive. The food was excellent, I had the grilled salmon and it was prepared to perfection, just as I ordered. Often I find salmon is cooked far too long and is dry and tasteless. This however, served on a bed of sauteed Kale and tomato coulis, was the best salmon I have had served in a restaurant. The house wines were pleasent and deserts simple and satisfying. A rare find in midtown.
Nichole
It was an amazing experience beautiful restaurant and delicious food the service was excellent 10/10 Highly recommend
Wonderful food, great pre-theater dinner. We each had the fixed price meal and it was outstanding. Also, it offered Veuve Cliquot champagne by the glass. Had never seen that anywhere else so of course we had to order it! My friend ordered mussels and loved her meal. I ordered steak frites also delicious. We had different desserts and both had the pate appetizer. All in all, a perfect experience. The decor is also really great! All Josephine!
Food, ambiance, drinks were all great - Beautiful restaurant decor. We were seated at a small round table which was perfect until we noticed bugs flying around us- we didn't say anything as we were trying to enjoy the food and have a good time but being aware to shoo bugs away before they landed on our drinks. Our table was next to an old window and we could see several bugs on the white curtain- at the very end we mentioned it to waitress and nonchalantly she said: it's the summer! Quite disappointing - not an excuse - I'm sure they could spray area or put something to deter flying bugs. 🤔
The food was good but there was no air conditioning on a 90+ degree day. Made it hard to enjoy the meal.
A delightful time with delicious food, good wines and in a celebrated setting where Josephine Baker is more than a memory.
My friend and I had a girls weekend. Dinner the comedy show at Madison sq garden. Wanted a nice relaxing dinner before the show. I love French food and atmosphere. Chez Josephine did not disappoint. She had the chicken dish and I had the calves liver. When I saw that on the menus I knew exactly what I was ordering before we even got there. A special was a Chilean sea bass. Oh my, now I was in trouble but I stuck to my original and it was awesome. So delish. The piano player was wonderful and service was e optional. We will definitely be back. So nice to see they are still open. So many amazing French restaurants have close.
Loved the good the staff were so friendly and welcoming especially the host will be back again!
As always, it was a lovely meal, the service was great and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Great meal! Food was terrific (escargots & seafood cassoulet, endive salad & halibut/risotto special) with excellent service. Wonderful atmosphere with a piano player! We'll happily return.
Daily special menu mediocre. Crème boules fabulous. Wonderful service and d for and cocktail pianist excellent
Chez Josephine is always a favorite, particularly, when I have tickets to a Broadway show in the vicinity. I love to bring friends for a unique experience. Kudos to the new owner who has done everything to maintain the integrity of the establishment back when Jean Claude was still with us. The food is still excellent, the atmosphere enchanting and musical entertainment is a special treat. I will continue to frequent this beloved bistro with family and friends for years to come.
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This is an exquisite restaurant in the grand old style of theatre dining. The food, service, ambiance are all superb. Wonderful piano music in the background. We had the things tartar to start — wonderful! I ordered the duck à l'orange, and my husband had the filter mignon with pommes frites. Both deeply flavorful, expertly prepared, delicious. Highly recommend!
The staff got a table of 6 taken care of for an early curtain. Live piano music a pleasure
Four of us enjoyed the 3 course prixe fix for pre theatre dining. The choices were varied and we were treated to a taste of vichyssoise. Excellent beet salad, flavorful coque a vin, perfectly poached filet of sole and cheesecake or profiteroles for dessert. A smooth Bordeaux poured at a very reasonable $20 per glass. Excellent service, a wonderful piano player and wonderful meal set the stage for an evening of theatre. I hope if you go here your experience is as wonderful as ours. Bravo Chez Josephine!
Love, love, loved Chez Josephine. It is a small neighborhood restaurant, that in its decor and music, is an homage to the late Josephine Baker. We were warmly greeted by the hostess and our server was helpful and attentive. The food was excellent, I had the grilled salmon and it was prepared to perfection, just as I ordered. Often I find salmon is cooked far too long and is dry and tasteless. This however, served on a bed of sauteed Kale and tomato coulis, was the best salmon I have had served in a restaurant. The house wines were pleasent and deserts simple and satisfying. A rare find in midtown.
It was an amazing experience beautiful restaurant and delicious food the service was excellent 10/10 Highly recommend
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