I visited your restaurant on Valentine’s Day and ordered the special menu. Unfortunately, the entire experience was extremely We were seated right next to the entrance, where every arriving guest was standing beside our table to remove and put on their coats. There was also a cold draft from the door, which made it very uncomfortable to sit there. This is not the atmosphere anyone expects for a special Valentine’s Day dinner. We waited approximately 40 minutes for each course, and servers rarely checked on us. Some dishes were brought without cutlery, and we had to wait an additional 20 minutes just to receive utensils. The service was unacceptably slow and inattentive. Sadly, the food itself was also very disappointing and not enjoyable. We came expecting a delicious and special dining experience, but instead, we left hungry and upset. There was no music or festive atmosphere, and for a $260 bill, this experience did not meet even basic expectations. Valentine’s Day is a special occasion, and unfortunately, our celebration was completely ruined. Given the circumstances and the amount we paid, I would appreciate an appropriate resolution to this matter, including a refund or other form of compensation. I look forward to your response.
Reviews / Ratings for Joséphine
At $315 for a Valentine's Day dinner for two, Joséphine positions itself squarely in the fine dining conversation. Unfortunately, nothing about the experience lived up to that price point — or frankly, even half of it. The food was lukewarm at best. Multiple dishes arrived at a temperature that suggested they had been sitting for too long before being brought to the table. At this level of pricing, temperature control is not a detail — it's the bare minimum. Beyond that, the flavours were flat and lacked any depth or refinement. For what we were charged, I expected ingredients and technique that justify the premium. Instead, the plates tasted like something you'd find at a mid-range bistro charging a third of the price. The portions were also notably small, which is fine when the quality and creativity compensate — here, they didn't. The service, while not outright poor, lacked the attentiveness and polish you'd expect at this tier. At $315, you're not just paying for food — you're paying for an experience, and the experience felt indifferent. I don't write reviews lightly, and I went in genuinely wanting to enjoy the evening. But when the gap between what's charged and what's delivered is this wide, it needs to be said. Joséphine is charging fine dining prices without delivering fine dining quality — in the food, the presentation, or the service. A deeply disappointing evening and an impossible value to justify.
They offer all you can eat mussels and fries on Tuesdays! They always have the classic sauce and a sauce of the day. It has been a struggle to find really good mussels in this city and I’m super happy that I found this gem of a place! The mussels are always really fresh and they have an amazing selection of oysters as well. I would definitely recommend this cute intimate restaurant if you’re ever craving mussels or tasty oysters!
Hi, place is nice however the food portion is tiny. I don't recommend going to this establishment if you are hungry. All of our meals were the size of a small appetizer. Very friendly staff very nice place just wanted to mention that the food portion was very small. $40 steak was about 2" by 3.5" my wifes octopus was only one small tentacle yes very tiny serving for a $30 meal and my son's fish / catch of the day was smaller than my steak also for $40. It's a nice place and the staff was excellent but in the end we had to stop off at the Local Metro market to pick up more food to cook when we returned back to our apartment we were staying at. We ended up paying around $140.00 w/tip for a snack size portion entree. :/
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- Sunday Closed
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 17:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday 17:00 - 22:00
- Thursday 17:00 - 22:00
- Friday 17:00 - 23:00
- Saturday 17:00 - 23:00
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