Chez Josephine

A tribute to legendary Josephine Baker, this Parisian bistro with live music and tantalizing menu exudes theatrical panache. One of New York's most romantic restaurants, a bit of Montmartre on 42nd Street, the landmark jewel sparkles with an intimate setting of red velvet walls, a cavalcade of chandeliers and a blue-tin ceiling. The eclectic menu reinvents the traditional cuisine of the French...

While the restaurant can be crowded and loud before theater, from 8pm to 10:30pm the setting is less frenetic and more romantic.

Upstairs is a beautiful Moroccan-style dining room that can be booked for private parties.

They "hit the right notes" at this "stalwart" Theater District "tribute to Josephine Baker", an "old-style Parisian" joint featuring "capable" French bistro fare from a "welcoming" staff; colorful "boudoir" decor and a pianist "tinkling the ivories" boost the "theatrical vibe."

The Scene
Every night's a party at this flamboyant bistro in the Broadway theater district. The irrepressible host, Jean-Claude Baker, has created a living homage to his stepmother,...

Come find "The soul of Paris in the heart of New York" at this romantic Theatre District landmark - Chez Josephine.

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...