Chez Josephine

Name: Chez Josephine
Address: 414 W 42nd St, New York, New York, 10036, US
Telephone: (212) 594-1925
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.30

French restaurant, Bistro, Eclectic restaurant, Piano bar

A charming tribute to the iconic Josephine Baker, Chez Josephine invites you to indulge in a delightful French culinary experience on the lively 42nd Street in New York. This bistro blends an eclectic menu with a cozy, romantic atmosphere, making it perfect for a date night or an intimate gathering. With live piano music wafting through the air, enjoy classics like escargot and rack of lamb, coupled with an impressive selection of wines and spirits. Reservations are recommended for an unforgettable meal at this 4.3-star gem, where great food meets rich history.

Contact Info

Location: 414 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 594-1925
Price range: $$

Opening hours

Monday: 12 pm-12 am
Tuesday: 12 pm-12 am
Wednesday: 12 pm-12 am
Thursday: 12 pm-12 am
Friday: 12 pm-12 am
Saturday: 11 am-12 am
Sunday: 11 am-12 am

Other Business Hours

Brunch

Monday: 12-3 pm
Tuesday: 12-3 pm
Wednesday: 12-3 pm
Thursday: 12-3 pm
Friday: 12-3 pm
Saturday: 11 am-3 pm
Sunday: 11 am-3 pm

Services

Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Live music

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Assistive hearing loop
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Late-night food
Spirits
Wine

Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating

Bar on site
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi

Cosy
Historic
Romantic
Trendy
Upmarket

Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists

Lunch reservations recommended
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations

Credit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

High chairs

Food & drink

Vibe

Foie gras

Martini

Escargot

Spaghetti

Rack of lamb

Sea bass

Steak

By owner

Street View

Menus and Prices

Menu 1

Menu 2

Menu 3

Menu 4

Menu 5

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Reviews

We’ve lived in the neighborhood for two decades but had never been.
My wife wanted to have a low-key birthday dinner here, just family.
And we enjoyed it.
The single most impressive aspect remains the decor and paintings of Josephine Baker.
I wanted to take photos of the latter but it felt wrong to do so as the paintings are generally celebrating her physical beauty while in a state of undress.
The restaurant and its decor are an homage to Ms Baker by her 13th child, though, evidently not adopted he was taken in and took her name.
The late Chef Jean Claude Baker.
The restaurant these days has a new owner.
We had the French onion soup, endive with Roquefort cheese, sea scallops, and rack of lamb.
All quite good.

Great low-key French restaurant. Everything we ate was delicious - escargot, pate, steak frites, spaghetti.
Okay that last one was Italian but it was still good! The servers were nice and attentive.
The space is a bit narrow and dark; intimate but loud voices can carry.
Live piano player was there when I had dinner - it was fine and not too overbearing. Recommended.

Owner response

Thank you for your positive review of Chez Josephine.
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our diverse offerings, including the escargot, pâté, steak frites, and the spaghetti.
It's great to know our service met your expectations and that the ambiance added to the intimacy of your dining experience.
We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, Chez Josephine Team

This is a classy spot.
Very cozy and romantic.
Excellent spot for a date.
Great service and the bartenders are very knowledgeable.
The food was delucious and the presentation was impeccable.