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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. |
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.
Haughty attitude; nasty owner! – Chef Josie Le Balch makes really good food, but her husband's very haughty manner and bad attitude really ruined the experience for us.
Terrible experience – As I entered the restaurant I had to walk through a cloud of smoke just exhaled by the owner. Had reservations for weeks for party of 13. I announced our presence to the maiter'd, everyone arrived, chatted around the bar for a while. Asked to be seated, they had no table ready then tried to put us at two separate tables. Food lacked flavor; steaks were poorly prepared; poor menu choices; servers constantly spilled wine. Terrible all around.
good food – Josie restaurant is very generous with their portions. I ordered the salad and my boyfriend ordered the butternut squash soup and frog's legs for appetitizers. After that, we were half full already. We literally ate 1/3 of the entrees (short ribs and red snapper) I love the short ribs! However, when we asked the staff to box the left-overs for us, I guess she's not used to people bring left-overs or what, she just threw everything away. I thought it was a waste of food!!! I was kinda upset with that. Otherwise, t... read more
Memorable Food and Outstanding Service – One of the best restaurants I have been to on the Westside. Broad and inventive menu with great choices for different tastes. Excellent wine list with a good selection of by the glass and half bottles. We took my mother here for her 60th birthday and it could not have been better. Very attentive service and memorable dishes made it a great evening. Don't be fooled by the location on an unsuspecting block of Pico, this restaurant is first class. Equally appropriate for special occasion... read more
a wild burger – I dined at Josie about a year ago, and I am dying to back to have the same dish I had: the buffalo burger. If you're a burger lover, it will blow you away. The meat is on the sweet side, cooked perfectly, with the best fixin's and homemade mayo and ketchup and mustard. Served with fries touched with truffle. Overall it was an impeccable dining experience with service to match. You feel almost like royalty.
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 on Friday at 6:00 p.m.
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