Cafe Josephine — Restaurant in Sunset

Drop Biscuits with Honey Dirty Martinis Trio Chargrilled Oysters Wedge Salad for Two 10oz Filet Topped with Lump Crab—Loaded Twice Baked Potato and Brussels Seafood Pasta

Today is our 10th Anniversary, and while I’d love to be on a beach somewhere, we couldn’t swing the timing—soon! However, we did not miss out completely. We visited Cafe Josephine for dinner tonight—what an excellent experience!

They served us some yummy drop biscuits as they took our drink order. I’m not sure exactly what all is in these, but they are addictive, like crack.

We ordered dirty martinis—mine is always Bombay Sapphire Gin, while Rogers prefers Grey Goose. They were perfectly shaken with ice chips floating on the top.

I think their chargrilled oysters are the best I’ve ever had. We chose the trio, and all of them are so good I could not choose a favorite—so happy we did the sampler.

We decided on the Wedge Salad, which was large enough to share. Everything you would expect from a wedge, except for their in-house bacon—made the salad over the top. I also loved the extra blue cheese crumbles. Delicious!

The Texan is me chose the 10oz Filet topped with lump crab meat. I got the loaded twice-baked potato, and grilled Brussels topped with Sriracha and spicy mayo—freaking awesome. Check out the pic of that Steak and the sides! Wow. All of it was done well and beautifully—stunningly delicious.

Rogers decided on the seafood pasta—another hit. Look at the portion size of that pasta! My taste of his was delicious.

Now let’s talk about their service. Since this was a significant date night for us, I reached out ahead of time and asked if they could do anything special for our visit. I ended up speaking to Chef Troy’s wife, Melissa—she hooked me up. She set up a unique table in the back surrounded by old shutters and provided a beautiful flower arrangement for us. This was over the top and made our visit even more special. Thanks so much, Melissa, you rock! Our server was Phillip, and he was training Ricki—both of them were phenomenal—warm, friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. You could tell they loved their job. Thank you so much, Phillip and Ricki, for making our evening so outstanding—excellent service is just as much appreciated as great food.

We have always loved this place in Sunset, LA. These guys get it right. It’s a beautiful date night. Their prices are reasonable for the food and experience. If you have not tried them, do so, as I promise you won’t be disappointed. — eating dinner with my love with Stephen Rogers at...

My recent visit to Cafe Josephine left me thoroughly impressed, thanks to their impeccable service and delectable dishes. Upon entering, my partner and I were warmly greeted and seated by the hostess’. Jaden's knowledge of the menu was outstanding; she guided us through the options with ease, recommending their signature Crispy Duck and Scallops as standout entrées. Intrigued by her suggestions, we opted for both. The Crispy Duck arrived beautifully presented, with a perfectly crisp skin and tender meat that practically melted in the mouth. Accompanied by a tangy orange glaze/gravy and a side of green beans and rice dressing. Equally impressive were the Scallops—seared to perfection, each scallop was succulent and paired wonderfully with a cream spinach. Throughout the meal, Jaden ensured we lacked nothing. Her attentiveness was exemplary; she checked on us at just the right intervals, ensuring our glasses were never empty and our experience remained flawless. Her genuine enthusiasm for the menu and her profession added an extra layer of enjoyment to our evening. As if the impeccable service and divine food weren't enough, Jaden surprised us with a delightful birthday dessert - a delicious bread pudding. It was a thoughtful gesture that truly made our evening memorable. Would recommend and...

Made a reservation for 8:30p for a graduation dinner for my son after his ceremony. I received a call prior to my arrival asking if I was still coming and stated yes. Program ran a little late but on my way there received another call asking me if I was still coming. Stated yes on the way now which had me running 15 mins behind. Lady who called me told me that I had to be out of the restaurant by 9p.

I'm trying to understand if you want people out of your restaurant by 9p then do not have an opening for 8:30p as an option to set a reservation. I told her she could cancel this but my other guest arrived and they were able to eat and stayed way passed the closing time. I was like wow! I was back on the interstate by then and was on my way back home with an empty stomach.

I tried to contact the owner and was told I would receive a phone call but never happened. All this happened on 5/18/23 and as of 5/23/23 no call.

I suggest you train your staff to handle customers better than this. If you want guest to be out by a certain time, then get with the company you use to handle the online reservations to move your time slots back to accommodate your staff.

Try to give local businesses a try and this was the customer service I received.

Never got to...