Chez Josephine

Chez Josephine proved to be a wonderful dining experience. We started with the Chinese ravioli, lobster bisque (not too heavy!), and a special salad featuring beets. All three were quite good -- really enjoyed the ravioli. For dinner, we had the hanger steak special and the filet -- both were cooked 'slightly' over our specification; however, both were quite flavorful. We didn't have dessert since we were both stuffed. The service was very friendly, answering questions and offering suggestions. The decor while a stunning tribute to Josephine Baker is a bit garish. The piano is a nice touch to a romantic dinner.

I was looking for a place to take my boyfriend for his birthday, and I am so glad I chose Chez Josephine. The food was great, my lobster salad was a special that night and I am glad I ordered it. The service was perfect, and I loved the decor. They remembered the candle on the desert without me having to ask for it a second time. It was a great dinner and we have enjoyed ourselves very much. I keep recommending it to everybody I know!

One of the best restaurants I have ever experienced. I have traveled quite a bit over the last 2 years. One of my favorite things is to try new restaurants. You will never forget the expeience at Chez Josephine and you will try to figure out a way to go back---even all the way from Alabama.

This is my new favorite restaurant. I walked in without a reservation and the place was packed, but we were seated right away by a very gracious and kind host (the owner, I believe). The decorations are beautiful and there is a piano player who played beautiful music throughout the evening and sometimes sang. The food and service was excellent and not overly expensive. I am going to take everyone I know here! Next time I will make a reservation because they were very busy and I would hate to be turned away from such a fine establishment.

I went to Chez Josephine for an early Valentine's day dinner. My husband and I had a great time. For appetizers we had chinese ravioli with goat cheese, lobster bisque and shrimp cocktail. All were very good. For main course I had shrimp and sea scallops in risotto, while my husband had chicken with mashed potatoes. We both enjoyed our meals. We sat next to the piano which was very nice, not nearly as loud as I thought it would be. The seating is a bit cramped. The wait staff are very attentive. It was a wonderful experience and I would go back!

My first visit to new york was made especially fabulous by an evening at chez josephine. We only happened upon it because it was just across the street from our hotel but we went for a special birthday meal for my mother. Jean-Claude had greeted us earlier in the evening and although we were tired and dishevelled from our exertions during the day he was so warm and unpretentious he would have seated us immediately. However we returned later having scrubbed up ok and his wonderful staff made it a fabulous night to remember with their attentive and humourous service - just wish the night could have lasted much longer! Merci Pierre and merci Jean-Claude! You are first on my list on my return.

What an absolutely amazing evening at a wonderful bistro! This was my first visit to Chez Josephine. We arrived almost 45-mins early and were seated immediately by the gregarious Jean Claude. The staff is courteous and attentive. We had been to a 4pm matinee that afternoon and walked into the middle of the evening pre-theatre rush. We let our waiter (Jarry) know we were in no hurry and spent a wonderful, relaxed evening enjoying the food, wine, music (live piano bar) and most of all, the atmosphere! 3 hours later as we ordered our coffee and dessert Jean Claude sent over a round of dessert port wine with his compliments! Thank you Jean Claude, I know there will be many more visits to Chez Josephine in the future!