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Josephine's, Lancaster, PA

Josephine's

4.9
4.9
1347 Reviews
$31 to $50
Modern European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
The Story of Josephine’s
The story of Josephine’s begins during our executive chef Daniel LeBoon’s childhood. At eight years old, working for his father’s catering company, Daniel discovered a passion for food. This love — and undeniable talent — saw him intern at Philadelphia’s prestigious Le Bec-Fin. He went on to work in Paris at the venerable Hotel Vernet working under the renowned chef’s Alain Solvere and Alain Ducasse. In 2004, Daniel purchased Josephine’s in Marietta and developed an extremely loyal following based on the combination of great food, great atmosphere and great hospitality. Although Josephine’s closed in 2011, the name and the experiences are fondly remembered by countless people.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (717) 299-7090
  • Website
    http://www.josephinesdowntown.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rafe Hottenstein
  • Location
    50 W Grant St, Lancaster, PA 17603-3802
  • Neighborhood
    Lancaster
  • Cross street
    Corner of Grant & Market Streets
  • Parking details
    Privately-owned parking lots located on either side of restaurant. Prince street parking garage located half a block away. Additional street parking is available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,347 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Food

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Ambiance

  • Lancaster County

    Best Overall

  • Lancaster County

    Best Food

  • Lancaster County

    Best Service

  • Lancaster County

    Best Ambiance

  • Lancaster County

    Best Value

  • Lancaster County

    Innovative

  • Lancaster County

    Healthy

  • Lancaster County

    Hot spot

  • Lancaster County

    Great for fine wines

  • Lancaster County

    Romantic

  • Lancaster County

    Good for special occasions

  • Lancaster County

    Lively

  • Lancaster County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Josephine's offers an unforgettable dining experience with "outstanding food and service." This beautifully designed restaurant is renowned for its crab cakes and expertly crafted cocktails. Patrons rave about the attentive staff, including standout servers Kyle and Hunter. Perfect for special occasions, Josephine's combines exquisite cuisine with a romantic ambiance, enhanced by live music.

1,347 Reviews

  1. Damon

    New York City

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Early family thanksgiving with live music and excellent food and service.

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  2. Paul

    Atlantic City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated our 44th anniversary with our first visit to Josephine’s. Heard great things about it and we were not disappointed at all! Food was great, service was excellent, and the atmosphere was just right. Our waiter (Hunter) made the whole experience a great one. And the special menu insert was a very classy touch!!

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  3. Dave

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner! They do the small things that make a difference. This is the place to go for a very special occasion. Wait staff was beyond compare.

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  4. Suren

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Wagyu strip steak was delicious, at a price much more reasonable than another steak house in Lancaster. Service was excellent and enjoyed my visit.

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  5. Andrew

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service is outstanding! It is my wife’s and I favorite restaurant.

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  6. Jonathan

    Philadelphia

    141 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    141 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening at Josephine's. Starters of Camembert Torte and Foie Gras. Mains of Black Cod and Scallops. Lemon meringue for dessert. Everything was great. Excellent friendly, efficient service in a beautiful, refined atmosphere. Prices are high, but the portion sizes are lovely, and the food is delicious. Wine pricing, on the other hand, is really high and the list is just too long with some odd selections. Is this in order to impress Wine Spectator and get an award? Do they not like French white burgundies as they are noticeably under-represented. Reducing wine inventory and bringing prices a bit closer to acceptable should be a goal of management. All-in-all a lovely evening to celebrate an occasion and life in general. Cheers!!!!!!!!!!

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  7. Robert

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food; Very good craft cocktail menu (I recommend the Natalie Wood Martini) & service. Nice vibe - Hollywood in the 50’s; Vegas Rat Pack ambiance. Reminds me of the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel. A bit pricey.

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  8. Michelle

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing drinks, food and service. The ambience is lovely with beautiful Christmas decorations and a pianist. The waiter was top notch and the squash soup was the best soup I have ever had. Can’t wait to go back!

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  9. Ali

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience from start to finish! Drinks and food were just phenomenal and our server hunter was friendly and knowledgeable. We will definitely be back!!

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  10. Darcytdog

    Philadelphia

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food, drinks, atmosphere! Highly recommended!

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FAQs

Josephine's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (717) 299-7090.

Josephine's is rated 4.9 stars by 1347 OpenTable diners.

Josephine's does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Josephine's

50 W Grant St, Lancaster, PA 17603-3802

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of Grant & Market Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Lancaster
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Privately-owned parking lots located on either side of restaurant. Prince street parking garage located half a block away. Additional street parking is available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rafe Hottenstein
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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