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Josie
- Steakhouses
- Santa Monica, CA
About this business
Just off the beaten path is where you will find Chef Josie Le Balch's self-titled Progressive American eatery. By lending her French culinary heritage, her Italian expertise and her love of simple, natural foods, Chef Le Balch has created a masterly merger of tastes and textures that is sure to surprise and delight. The interplay of the rustic and the refined is evident in every room. From the sand-blasted wooden ceiling beams and the modern skylight to the handcrafted stone hearth and the tailored lines of the furnishings, ... read more
Location details
2424 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90405, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | |
| Tue | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| Sat | 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| Sun | 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
Awesome! – This place is great! The food was just awesome, from the soup, sweet potato fries, etc. I had veal which was done just right! The sorbet and gelato were really good, though I later found out this place was voted best pastries! Now I have to come back to try the rest of the desserts! The only weird thing was, we came earlier than our reservation, and they hesitated seating us even though the restaurant was completely empty! (this was at 6 pm) Thhe place was also quiet, not like the loud, club-type high class restau... read more
Very Nice – The chef is amazing. We were very happy with everything from seating, lighting, service, and best of all ....the FOOD!!! Looked like a great spot for a business dinner as well with a bar in the back section.
Incredible Dinner, Excellent Service, Wonderful Atmosphere! – My husband and I have walked past Josie's a million times and always thought it looked interesting. Last weekend we saw the chef/owner on the Food Network at some sort of South Beach cook-off at which she won! Her food looked so delectable, we decided to try it on Monday night. We were seated immediatley, without reservations at 6:30pm. Once seated we were pleasantly surprised by the outstanding service from both our server, Chris, and the rest of the servers cons... read more
Wonderful Dining Experience – August 8, 2006 Dear Chef & Owner Jill Davie: My daughter Jenelle and I wanted to send you a brief note of thanks for the delightful dinner we enjoyed at Josie last night. Your hospitality, delicious food presented in such an artful fashion, fine wine, excellent waitstaff, not to mention the several nice surprises such as quiche and candies served before and after our meal made Jenelle's first "fine dining" experience a truly memorable one. The highlight of the evening, of course, came when you v... read more
josie makes me smile – WOW! Took my father and fam for Dads day. The waiter could not have been any more professional, I almost felt embarrassed when I asked about the "sepia". I do know a little about good food, but the staff guided both me and my family through the menu with complete ease. We were excited to order everthing!!! AND, we did!! It was probably, the best experience we have shared, as a family, in a restaurant. Not only did we feel important, but we laughed and enjoyed some of the most amazing food ever!!! We fe... read more
NOT WORTH IT!! – at 175 smackers (for two people) this place is definitely NOT WORTH it. but you know what? even if it had only be $100, i'd still feel that way. the food was underwhelming, flavor-wise, the service was AWFUL. the restaurant wasn't even that busy, and after they seated us, (at a not-so-great table, when there were good ones available, mind you) the waiter took fifteen minutes to come over and pay attention to us! not only that, most of the diners were senior citizens, so the whole place is so subdued, it felt... read more
Good, but not great – I was excited to try this place b/c the menu looked great. I was a bit disappointed. I started with a fig and goat cheese tart which was basically just a crispy pastry shell with some arugula, figs, and a few goat cheese crumbles laying inside it. Not what I expected and not very impressive. I had the short ribs "tagine" for an entree. They were about average for short ribs. Boyfriend had steak and said it was fine if a bit chewy. We split a chocolate dessert, I think it was bread souffle. It was tasty,... read more
Fastastic! – One of the best places to eat in LA. On par with the best of Chicago and New York. Good wine list, helpful staff, wonderful food, great ambiance.
Amazing Food and Dessert but Pricey – The food was amazing as well as the service. A very cool small restaurant. The desserts were great as well but ending up spending almost $50 a person and didn't even have drinks.
Frequently asked questions about Josie
How is Josie rated?
Josie has a 4.8 star rating with 58 reviews.
When is Josie open?
Josie is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 6:00 p.m.
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