Reviews

Great meal
Love the casual atmosphere and outdoor seating. We each wanted the same thing - flank steak. We substituted the Sriracha potatoes. Excellent presentation and taste.
Ron E via tripadvisor.com - Jun 16, 2017
We have enjoyed Josephine's for years: breakfast, lunch or dinner have been pleasant experiences in
We have enjoyed Josephine's for years: breakfast, lunch or dinner have been pleasant experiences inside or outside. True foodies are in for a treat in a one-of-a-kind setting with friendly staff. If you are lucky enough to catch a holiday buffet, you won't have to make the difficult decisions: You can taste it all‼️❤️👍đŸ ... read more
Shara J. Engel via facebook.com - Jun 16, 2017
Fantastic dishes with flair. Alternative staff. Large wine list and drink selections. Very good for date night. ... read more
Travis Dorsey via google.com - Jun 10, 2017
Loved the cozy vibe at this place ...
Loved the cozy vibe at this place. The restaurant is in a large distinguished house with little tables spread around. A surprisingly private dining experience considering the open floor plan. The house is styled so that it feels familiar enough to be comfortable, yet upscale enough to dress up for. Kind of like going to a family cele ... read more
Ella A. via yelp.com - Jun 8, 2017
Loved this place!! The food was ...
Loved this place!! The food was excellent with beautiful presentation. Our waiter's name was Max and he was awesome. He knew the menu and was very attentive without hovering. I will return to Josephine's anytime I am in Flagstaff and request Max to be my server.
Debbie G. via yelp.com - Jun 7, 2017
I went here for dinner tonight ...
I went here for dinner tonight with some of my colleagues this evening and I will definitely be coming back again. The outdoor seating was very nice. The food and service was wonderful. Our server, Zack, was very professional, knowledgeable, and timely with the food. He recommended the snapper special and it was delicious. I would re ... read more
Amanda B. via yelp.com - Jun 5, 2017
Good food great service awesome patio ... read more
Neil Jacques via google.com - Jun 2, 2017
Excellence in ever way
We had reservations for a week night dinner at 7pm, party of 4 friends. Reservations weren't needed but on a weekend, I would recommend them...it's a small establishment. Our order included stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer, everything from the Korean filet and lamb for entrees,...More ... read more
JCAJCrew via tripadvisor.com - May 30, 2017
Food was amazing!!!  The staff ...
Food was amazing!!!  The staff was terrific they were all very welcoming. Our compliments to all the cooks the food was  very flavorful.  We had our romantic dinner outside and it was so cozy. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this place it's truly a gem ... read more
Dee O. via yelp.com - May 28, 2017
What a fantastic experience was ...
What a fantastic experience was Josephine's!Sasha our wait staff was a delightful young woman and was the perfect host.The menu selection was terrific and we would have been happy eating any of the items on the menu. Best of all the food was absolutely delicious!We are from Australia and we're visiting friends from Sedona and Josephi ... read more
Mandy B. via yelp.com - May 26, 2017
Absolutely fantastic
We visited with friends from Sedona and the food was sensational. The menu selection was terrific and we all commented that we would have been happy eating any of the menu items. The restaurant has a very homely feeling, the service was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Best of all the food was absolutely fantastic, very tasty an ... read more
Andrew B via tripadvisor.com - May 26, 2017
Wonderful food and service ... read more
Ryan Ballantyne via google.com - May 25, 2017
Dinner
My husband I were there the 1st part of May on a Wednesday for dinner, no reservation needed. Maybe 3 tables of people. We sat outside, beautiful area. I had salmon and my husband had the special. We had good service, great food, great desert and drinks. It is on the spendy side but we would do it again for a date. For us, it would b ... read more
Theresa G via tripadvisor.com - May 23, 2017
Fantastic dinner fare!
We scheduled a wedding rehearsal dinner here from 1,000 miles away. Chef Tony worked with us on a custom menu for our group. The restaurant is located in what looks to be an old house, with several separate rooms. We offered our guests their choice of four entrees including Korean marinated flank steak, salmon, chicken, and pork shan ... read more
Dad-To-Four via tripadvisor.com - May 23, 2017
Very good food, weird service
My wife and I dined at Josephine's twice on a recent trip to Flagstaff. Both times the food was generally excellent. I had the pork osso bucco and the lamb chops. My wife, who is vegetarian, had fried green tomatoes, a salad, the southwestern hummus, and the quinoa tamale. Desserts were uniformly tasty too, and the wines were especia ... read more
CSGB via tripadvisor.com - May 22, 2017
We make a point to visit Josephine's ...
We make a point to visit Josephine's when we are in Flagstaff. It's always wonderful. The food is great, service is great and the ambiance is great. This visit I had the osso bucco and it was fantastic. My husband had the chorizo marinated flat iron steak and loved it. Both dishes were so flavorful and tender. Try it. You won't be di ... read more
Donna L. via yelp.com - May 21, 2017
The wait was good, the service was good, and the food was good. ... read more
Lauren Barnum via google.com - May 18, 2017
Fabulous food. Everything our party ...
Fabulous food. Everything our party of five ordered was fresh, well cooked and delicious. Our server, Anthony, was excellent.
Victoria H. via yelp.com - May 15, 2017
The Best in Flag
Great venue for great food! The crab cake appetizer is amazing as were all of our main courses-the mac and shrimp diablo had a nice touch of smokiness; the snapper delightful. The cocktail menu is creative and the service attentive. Great place for celebrating that...More ... read more
Mark107 via tripadvisor.com - May 14, 2017
Very creative food; service great; ...
Very creative food; service great; a little noisy inside but we were there on a graduation night! Cocktails interesting too!!
Philippe M. via yelp.com - May 13, 2017
Great food. GREAT food. GREAT FOOD! The atmosphere is cozy being in an older home. The waitstaff are remarkable. Christy, Mark and Noelle, did everything that was needed to help us pull off an awesome dining experience for our guests. AND you can't forget about Tony and his wife. They will serve the waters, and do anything nece ... read more
Kahauanu Kai via google.com - May 9, 2017
Stop Here
Very good meal. Filet and Stuffed Salmon. Great presentation. Excellent service. Waiter was extremely well trained.
Melanie T via tripadvisor.com - May 8, 2017
Food just OK. Place has a musty odor.
Larry Lynn via google.com - May 6, 2017
We came here last thanksgiving ...
We came here last thanksgiving and just fell in love! We brought my in laws back this year for thanksgiving and made dinner reservations. Unfortunately my baby got sick so I stayed behind. My sister in law explained to the manager that I had to stay behind with a sick child and asked if she could get a to complete for me. The manager ... read more
Ana E. via yelp.com - May 2, 2017
I really love the food at Josephines! ...
I really love the food at Josephines! My favorite is weekend brunch sitting outside in the patio, which Is amazing. They also have live music on Sunday brunch. Awesome place to go with your family after church ... read more
Jennifer R. via yelp.com - May 1, 2017
Odd experience, but good food
My husband and I came here for a nice meal on our last night in Flagstaff. Josephine's had glowing reviews, so we were very excited to dine here. We were warmly greeted, then sat at a table with a cold air vent blasting out. We asked to switch tables, and were accommodated without hesitation. After that, there was a mixup in our wi ... read more
Piggottk via tripadvisor.com - Apr 26, 2017
The food was delicious, as always ...
The food was delicious, as always at Josephine's.  Two things keep this review from being a 5. The first is that I had specifically asked to be seated in a quiet section of the restaurant because this was an interview dinner.  They seated us in a very busy section next to two VERY LOUD men and a party of 8, right next to a door into ... read more
Carol O. via yelp.com - Apr 19, 2017
We had a birthday party. Ambience ...
We had a birthday party. Ambience was great as so the food and wine. Very friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Bernardo B. via yelp.com - Apr 12, 2017
My kind of place
Quaint, friendly staff, great presentation and fresh food!!! Wish this place were close to home; it would be my regular, definitely for breakfast. We had their special: Freshly Baked Biscuit Topped with House Smoked Pork Loin, Two Poached Eggs and Real Hollandaise. It was as tasty as it sounds. The coffee could have been a little mor ... read more
SpeakUpOhio via tripadvisor.com - Apr 6, 2017
Brunch is absolutely F A B U L O U S !
Jasmine Jewell via google.com - Apr 6, 2017
Fantastic meal enjoyed by both ...
Fantastic meal enjoyed by both my wife and I: she said that the Lamb Chops were some of the best she's ever had! Pork Osso Bucco for me: totally tender, very rich sauce. (I had to keep stealing tastes of her Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes!) Awesome service.
Ian B. via yelp.com - Apr 3, 2017
AWESOME historical established eatery. Very inviting. Great service. Delicious menu. The Poo-boy crab sandwich was delightful. Definitely coming back!
theresa Gachupin via google.com - Apr 2, 2017
Surprise and Delight
So impressed by this restaurant! Incredible (and affordable) food, friendly waitstaff, and a cozy environment. We sat right beside the fireplace and had the three course prix-fixe menu with wine pairing. Very romantic and civilized after a day spent hiking in the Grand Canton!
Erica S via tripadvisor.com - Mar 29, 2017
Super great service from Zach, ...
Super great service from Zach, good vibrance, delicious food & very comfortable place! We only got the bloody marry, green tea, and calamari since we only wanted something small to eat. It was great and I loved it!
Christine L. via yelp.com - Mar 26, 2017
Excellent service. Classy and cozy.
Trish Spence via google.com - Mar 26, 2017
I love this place. Everytime it's a memorable experience. This trip I needed special diet accommodations (low carb) and I was delightfully surprised when they put zoodles on my plate!!!! Love love love this place. It's always a stop when I'm in Flagstaff :) ... read more
brooke camacho via google.com - Mar 23, 2017
Wonderful food - Historic House
Our Family has a soft spot for Josephine’s Modern American Bistro (JMAB). We held an after-wedding dinner there some years ago. The staff accommodated to our need to get into the rooms to decorate the night before the dinner. The special menu they created for our wedding guests was wonderful. JMAB is located on HWY 180 in Flagstaff ... read more
Les H via tripadvisor.com - Mar 19, 2017
A tremendous neighborhood restaurant ...
A tremendous neighborhood restaurant with high quality food & preparation. We ate light with me having a Caesar salad and calamari. Both were memorable. My wife had the champagne vinaigrette salad and the mussels. Also totally worth the visit. The deserts are exquisite and of a size that allows you to finish or share. We are big fans ... read more
Bruce A. via yelp.com - Mar 17, 2017
Relaxed comfort
Just north of Downtown, cozy & non pretentious. Had a reservation and was promptly seated. Waiter friendly & humorous without being over the top. Started with the baklava Baked Brie, interesting and tasty twist of Brie with typical outer Baklava phyllo covering with honey & pistachios. Caesar salad fine not extraordinary but nice to ... read more
RLION51 via tripadvisor.com - Mar 15, 2017
Lovely Dinner passing through
We were on the way to the Grand Canyon and went to Josephine's for dinner with some friends. The food is awesome and they update the cocktail menu fairly often. I had Macaroni and cheese with very large shrimp in it. Others had the special of Salmon stuffed crab and also the crab cakes. All of it is excellent.
Sheryle R via tripadvisor.com - Mar 13, 2017
Interesting menu, well-prepared food - a solid choice for a good meal.
My wife and I were hoping for a good meal after returning from several days exploring the areas of Arizona where fry bread and spam were considered staples. We arrived at Josephine's after a long drive back from Gallup, NM - tired and hungry. The menu is interesting: lamb meatloaf, pork osso bucco, crab cakes, calamari, and more. ... read more
kledeen via tripadvisor.com - Mar 11, 2017
Flagstaff's finest dining experience! The best EVER!!! ���
Flagstaff's finest dining experience! The best EVER!!! ��� ... read more
Brian Harris via facebook.com - Mar 9, 2017
Dinner with my family last night ...
Dinner with my family last night. (This was actually our second time there in as many weeks!) I was craving the Cioppino! Now that Cottage Place is closed, I think that Josephine's is definitely the best choice for Flagstaff style fine-dining. We enjoyed a reasonably priced bottle of wine, the baklava brie appetizer, Cioppino and Chi ... read more
Sheri S. via yelp.com - Mar 5, 2017
I took my mother here for a dinner ...
I took my mother here for a dinner on vacation, and we loved this restaurant.  Our servers, Bart and Anthony, were exceptional.    We were so surprised at the variety of fresh veggies included in every dish.  Will definitely return the next time we are in town.
Melissa H. via yelp.com - Mar 2, 2017
We love the brunch menu, can't wait for weekday lunches to come back!
Angela Bobay via google.com - Feb 28, 2017
Food is good (not amazing), but ...
Food is good (not amazing), but the experience is fabulous. My kids loved it. We definitely made a memory. :) ... read more
Linzi S. via yelp.com - Feb 17, 2017
Tasting menu was fabulous.
Matt Casbarro via google.com - Feb 17, 2017
So glad this was our choice for ...
So glad this was our choice for dinner tonight!  In town for a family event and just picked this restaurant from the list provided by the Marriott Courtyard front desk.WINNER!  Starting with the appeal of a cozy, warm residential location and building, we were warmly greeted by several staff as soon as we entered.  And we convinced w ... read more
Shannon G. via yelp.com - Feb 16, 2017
Dinner Out
What a great little gem...cute little house with great food and service! Couldn't ask for more...will visit again next time I'm in Flagstaff.
dandbe via tripadvisor.com - Feb 13, 2017
MASHED POTATOES ARE FIRE
This restaurant is amazing, and atmosphere even better. You feel like you are at home, and the family takes care of you. This one of the best restaurants in my opinion keep up the outstanding work Marlene.
szngh6 via tripadvisor.com - Feb 12, 2017
My wife's birthday celebrations ...
My wife's birthday celebrations are often the result of reflection, research and study.One of my upcoming reviews will shed some light as to why I am so particular with regard to this most important day in our family's life. Needless to say, over the years, I haven't missed when it came to presenting her with a birthday celebration t ... read more
Stephen A. via yelp.com - Feb 10, 2017
My wife and I ate at Josephine's ...
My wife and I ate at Josephine's during a one night stay in Flagstaff on our way home to Grand Junction, CO. The food, the service and the atmosphere was all outstanding. I had the lamb meatloaf with mint  chimmichuri, served with lots of fresh veggies..really good flavors. My wife had the salmon with an apple cranberry sauce that wa ... read more
Leonard L. via yelp.com - Feb 7, 2017
My future wife and I came in to ...
My future wife and I came in to the bistro this evening and not only had some simply spectacular food, but an even greater dinner service. Our waitress, a Ms. Kailey, helped us with every question we had to throw at her as well as making the fantastic suggestion of both cocktails and wine, but she also suggested their Diablo Shrimp M ... read more
Austin J. via yelp.com - Feb 6, 2017
Quant little find
Not inexpensive, but quality cost more. We enjoyed our meal here and wen back for a second time during our week in Flagstaff. Good wait staff, not pushy and very accomodating. People from Phoenix drive up, over two hours, just to eat here. That should be all you need to know.
George A via tripadvisor.com - Feb 5, 2017
The Big Wave burger was FANTASTIC! The service was excellent and staff very friendly!
Bill Bailey via google.com - Feb 4, 2017
This places was a little hard to ...
This places was a little hard to find at night because it's between a school and residential neighborhood. The place itself looked like a house lol, thus being a little difficult to find.My server was really attentive!FOODI ordered one of their 3 course specials. I had a salad to start and it was delicious! Had avocados, grapefruit, ... read more
Ryan H. via yelp.com - Jan 31, 2017
A must-stop in Flagstaff
I come to Flagstaff somewhat regularly as I lived there in the early 2000's and I always come here. Being from the Bay Area, we are a bit snotty about food and we are always blown away by this place - the food quality is just phenomenal. Most recently, we had the cioppino seafood stew and the pork osso buco and it was just incredible ... read more
Jillanimal via tripadvisor.com - Jan 24, 2017
Very good restaurant for finer ...
Very good restaurant for finer dining in Flagstaff Arizona. Nice cozy atmosphere with seating that does not get "lost in the largeness" The owners have done a nice job by breaking up the place into three smaller dining areas. it makes it very homey. The meals were prepared extremely well the spices went from mildly spicy to very savo ... read more
J K. via yelp.com - Jan 23, 2017
This place is amazing from top ...
This place is amazing from top to bottom. I have literally never had salmon this good- perfectly crusted and so melty on the inside. Crab cakes and melted Brie were ridiculous. Best of all was our outstanding service. Our server/manager anticipated our needs before we even asked, had great conversation, and made the dining experience ... read more
Courtney C. via yelp.com - Jan 9, 2017
Was excited to eat here, a little disappointing.
As locals we love to eat local, However this is one place I may not return to. I have heard nothing but great things from this place and i wish that was the experience we received. The food was very nice, a little pricey, but good. It was the waiter that really ruined this for us. He was rude, maybe he thought we were not good enough ... read more
renee2494 via tripadvisor.com - Jan 4, 2017
This place is amazing! excellent ...
This place is amazing! excellent food and customer service!! I really recommend this Restaurant!!
Maria R. via yelp.com - Jan 2, 2017
This restaurant had exceptional ...
This restaurant had exceptional food and was able to recover from a rocky start because of the tasty entrees. We showed up and waited at the door to be greeted for five minutes. We were greeted and then forgotten about. While five parties were sat that came after us, we weren't even asked for our name to wait for a table. I couldn't ... read more
Bianca C. via yelp.com - Jan 1, 2017
Definitely need to change their ...
Definitely need to change their entrance layout.... You enter to a waiting area that is also a "Food Pick-up" for the servers. You have nowhere to stand while waiting for your table that isnt in the way of servers trying to do their job. I felt bad but I had nowhere else to stand being it is Winter and I do not want to wait outside. ... read more
Ashley T. via yelp.com - Jan 1, 2017
Nice Brunch Menu!
Very nice brunch! Good selection of breakfast and lunch items. Very good service! Coffee was really good. Pancakes were delicious. I will definitely try Josephine's again!
Christine C via tripadvisor.com - Jan 1, 2017
Second Time Around
I think more than anything it's the intimacy that draws me here, the food is good but I love the atmosphere of the tiny side room that we request each time when we come early enough to be the first to choose a table for two. We ordered the Margaritas this time and they were so good that a second round was ordered with pleasure. The c ... read more
2Travelers43 via tripadvisor.com - Dec 31, 2016
Dreamy, nostalgic, cozy, modern, warm, formal, undeniably delicious food, wow wow wow.
Brendan Butler via google.com - Dec 30, 2016
There's a foodie thing going on in Flagstaff, and while this isn't the best restaurant in town, the food is very good.
John Heckendorn via google.com - Dec 30, 2016
We are from LA, so are spoiled ...
We are from LA, so are spoiled with good restaurants.  We found this gem, while visiting our son who now lives in Flagstaff.  Seriously, it's one of the best restaurants we've ever been to - the ambiance, the food, the service...We make a reservation every time we come to town, now.
Tiffany M. via yelp.com - Dec 29, 2016
Great service and great atmosphere! ...
Great service and great atmosphere! Not to mention the food was homey and inexpensive considering its quality. Had the southwestern soup  (excellent!) And baklava style brie. Unique an tasty, highly recommend for carnivores and vegetarians alike.
Hillary B. via yelp.com - Dec 28, 2016
Had dinner in the casual and comfortable ...
Had dinner in the casual and comfortable environment. The restaurant features two lit fireplaces in the winter perfect for romantic dinners and a beautifully landscaped patio. Enjoy the wonderful Flagstaff mountain climate. The building in which Josephine's is housed has been placed on the National Historic Register for its outstandi ... read more
Tony T. via yelp.com - Dec 28, 2016
Stumbled on this quaint historic ...
Stumbled on this quaint historic restaurant. Amazing service and food. Great playlist and try to get a seat by the fireplace. Delicious champagne vinaigrette salad, flagstaff burger, avocado chicken sandwich, brie appetizer, peach dessert and pecan pie.  Good for vegetarians.
C F. via yelp.com - Dec 28, 2016
Great food and atmosphere
It was a cold and snowy night when we were diverted late Christmas Day on a 175 mile detour from the DesertView entrance to the Grand Canyon. Our lodge was 15 miles away but the road was closed. We decided to stay the night in Flagstaff which was about half way to the main Canyon entrance and hope for someplace with good food that ma ... read more
SaraRNic via tripadvisor.com - Dec 28, 2016
Cozy atmosphere and food was excellent!!
Jessica Kyle via google.com - Dec 24, 2016
We had dinner here for the first ...
We had dinner here for the first time at the bar. Michael (sp?) Our bartender us awesome ! Very professional, polite, and knowledgeable. Can't wait to come  back!
Angela E. via yelp.com - Dec 15, 2016
What a meal....refreshing champagne ...
What a meal....refreshing champagne vinaigrette salad, Scottish salmon charred to perfection and the light squash julienne just melted in my mouth..... perfect service and a cozy, inviting atmosphere!   Couldn't have been better!  Having lived in the Pacific NW for 15 years where salmon dishes abound, this was truly memorable!!  Cann ... read more
Dee S. via yelp.com - Dec 13, 2016
They sat us by the fire, and it was a lovely meal. Would recommend! ... read more
Britta Newton via google.com - Dec 7, 2016
Went for brunch, two words "Filet" "Benedict"... awsome also bloody mary was good. No kids menu tho
Went for brunch, two words "Filet" "Benedict"... awsome also bloody mary was good. No kids menu though� ... read more
JW Perman via facebook.com - Dec 5, 2016
Thanksgiving dinner rocked!
I was up in Flagstaff visiting my daughter at NAU for Thanksgiving. We made reservations at Josephine's based on a recommendation. Wow was this a good pick. This review is based on the Holiday buffet meal, I will be back to try out regular menu soon. Place was packed! Had to do some squeezing to get by everyone but everyone seemed to ... read more
Dan N via tripadvisor.com - Dec 1, 2016
Love Josephine's!
Six of us celebrated a birthday recently here and the food was as wonderful as we remembered. Service is exceptional too, very accommodating (one of our party was a baby). The filet was one of the best I've ever had and the cioppino was delicious. We sat in the bar area which was cozy with fireplace going. The downstairs rooms and pa ... read more
smthibs via tripadvisor.com - Nov 28, 2016
We made a reservation for Thanksgiving ...
We made a reservation for Thanksgiving dinner weeks in advance. This was actually a good idea because we saw some people without a reservation being turned away. We got to the restaurant 10 minutes early and were told that they still had to clear our table. We were shown to our table at 10 minutes past our reserved time. The hostess ... read more
Wendy S. via yelp.com - Nov 27, 2016
Thankful for a sumptuous Thanksgiving dinner
We made a reservation for Thanksgiving dinner weeks in advance. This was actually a good idea because we saw some people without a reservation being turned away. We got to the restaurant 10 minutes early and were told that they still had to clear our table. We were shown to our table at 10 minutes past our reserved time. The hostess ... read more
Achie via tripadvisor.com - Nov 27, 2016
Great food.  Great service.  Steak ...
Great food.  Great service.  Steak was excellent as was the bread and really everything.  Again - service to match:) ... read more
Phil R. via yelp.com - Nov 26, 2016
Great setting and food
We were in Flagstaff visiting our kids over the Thanksgiving break and wanted a nice family dinner. Josephine's provides a warm and friendly environment- in part due to the older home now restaurant. The menu had selections that met everyone's needs and the food was very good. Portion sizes left both my boys satisfied- which can be a ... read more
TimC014 via tripadvisor.com - Nov 26, 2016
Josephines for thanksgiving ..Excellent ...
Josephines for thanksgiving ..Excellent , wine list very nice , Svc excellent and Marlene superb ! Thx ... read more
Steve M. via yelp.com - Nov 24, 2016
The restaurant was very cozy. The ...
The restaurant was very cozy. The service was excellent. Our server was super friendly! I had the salmon sandwich with a side salad and it was delicious! You have to save room for dessert, get the zeppole,( Italian donut)!!
Susann B. via yelp.com - Nov 24, 2016
Fantastic Thanksgiving Dinner!
So thankful for the generosity for a last minute dinner reservation. We were out hiking all day in the canyons and wanted to enjoy a nice dinner. Josephine's exceeded our expectations, the Thanksgiving dinner spread was rich and flavorful, the homemade desserts were delicious and unique, and the staff was attentive and friendly.
Julie M via tripadvisor.com - Nov 24, 2016
Fantastic service and one of the best meals I've ever eaten. Thanksgiving 2016.
Richard Jackett via google.com - Nov 24, 2016
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