Based on 104 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
109 S St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 683-1776
Hours
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–11 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2:30 PM, 5–11 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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5–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Alex Austin
It was an amazing fine dining experience. I’m not exaggerating when I say it was the best food I’ve ever had. The decor is art and the service was knowledgeable and friendly. Everyone was extremely attentive. There was always someone to fill water even with a bottle on the table. There was a lovely tour with sprinkles of history facts about the woman the restaurant was named after. The cocktails were beautiful and delightful. It was a culinary experience in an otherworldly ambiance. I would not change a single thing, worth every penny.
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Elizabeth Mahon
I wish I could give more than 5 stars. We visited for our anniversary dinner and everything about the experience was wonderful! The food was incredible and the presentation was perfect. The atmosphere was so beautiful and our server Al made us feel so special – we left having made a new friend. He was friendly, personable, attentive, and helpful without ever being pushy. Can’t recommend it enough – we’re already planning our next visit!
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Bill
We had a reservation for 5 on opening day. We were literally the first customers! They walked us through the restaurant for a quick tour, which was great.
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Marshall W
Josephine just opened 8 weeks ago and it’s now a must go to in old town if you want a more upscale French dining experience.
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James Ward
Went here for a date because we both had been wanting to try Josephines after seeing it was in the old fire building. The ambiance is amazing with beautiful artwork and sculptural elements as far as architectural design. The service was pretty great with lots of staff to help with whatever was needed (although we did notice as it got busier the responsiveness did suffer). The food was quite tasty, however, we did not feel as if it was worth the price. They clearly know their flavor profiles and how to cook meat (and seafood). But we were expecting more than just good food. When you are spending 25-50 on an entree you expect stellar and good just doesn’t cut it.
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Natalie Neal
I’m going to first acknowledge that Josephine’s has only been open for a couple months, and this was likely their first Alexandria restaurant week, and maybe they’re still working out the newness of it. For those interested in visiting Josephine’s, keep in mind that the food is French, and therefore you’re going to expect to have a rich meal. The staff at the restaurant were all very nice, but it was quite chaotic throughout our dinner. We had a number of different servers and not one dedicated to our table, which could be why it took longer to get some of our order. First up was the “Lighter Side of a 75” cocktail, which was served just under room temperature, but would have been better chilled. It took quite some time and several asks for the cocktail to arrive. For apps we ordered escargot, which was piping hot (and unfortunately scalded the roof of my mouth, but I should have tested it first) but delicious if not slightly basic, and the French onion soup which was well-seasoned and perfectly cooked. For the entree we ordered the steak frites and the seared red drum (a white fish) with squid ink beurre blanc (beurre noir?). Unfortunately our entrees came out before we were finished with our appetizers, and because the table was small we felt very crowded with all of the dishes on the table. We were not provided a steak knife, so the steak (while quite flavorful), was hard to cut with the butter knife that was provided. The frites came with the side of ketchup and I believe mayo, but maybe the mayo is made in-house since it had a bit of a tangy flavor to it. The seared red drum was bold in appearance, but not bold in flavor. It would have benefited from a dash of acid, maybe lemon or capers to lift the flavor and cut the richness of the beurre blanc. We ordered the cardamom creme brulee and the stone fruit tart for dessert. I had asked for a dessert wine to accompany the dessert, unfortunately the dessert wine came out when we were almost finished with our desserts. The cardamom creme brulee was chilled in the center, though I’m used to having it served warm I almost preferred the chilled temperature of it. The cardamom flavor was almost undetectable unless I took a larger bite of it. The stone fruit tart was good, not great, and had an aftertaste of raisin to it. The restaurant itself has three levels for eating, most of them very dark in decor, except for the atrium which is naturally lit thanks to the glass ceiling, and was nice to let the sunshine through. They also offer outdoor seating with a beautiful flower painted wall and lights to enhance the experience. If you’re looking for a theme of a dark 19th century Paris dive that sells absinthe, this would be the place to go.
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Teresa Rivera
Had a fantastic dinner here and now they are starting to serve brunch. Even better! The French Toast is incredible, bacon always good, the quiche is excellent, and the best lattes ever. You won’t be disappointed. Love this place ❤️
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Heather Shaffer
Look, this place is GORGEOUS! It was a but chilly when we arrived, but everyone was very kind and willing to help with the room temperature. The main dining room is just exquisite, the high ceiling and sky light just give it such a airy vibe. Cheese platter was tasty, French onion soup was ok, but I have definitely had better steak frites. I did, however, think the beef bourguignon was very well done. Didn’t make it to dessert as we were too full. Will be going back! Service was great as well, server was very nice and knowledgeable.
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Alyssa P
Went for the last day of restaurant week. Had the sundress season gin cocktail which was very good. Started with the escargot which was served the traditional way with a delicious garlic butter and toasted bread. Had the duck confit for my entree, which was very flavorful and tender. Duck was served over spaetzle, which was perfectly chewy. Finished with the opera cake for dessert which was very decadent and rich. Ate at the bar and the service was amazing. Very attentive and everything came out timed perfectly. Would recommend, can’t wait to go back and try the other menu items!
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The Munch Travelogue
I went for Alexandria Restaurant Week and the three course meal priced at $55 per person had a little bit of everything for every palate. I’m never one to totally stick to the menu so I ordered additional appetizer to try. My table ordered the following:
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