Josephine Street

Review №1

Rating: 3

Great American style food. Parking is an absolute disaster. The server gives you a QR code to scan for validation which sends you to a website they want you to fill out while you re dining. Makes me not want to come back.

Date: 23 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

I recently moved to SAT from Dallas and found this gem and have been here several times now. The best chicken fried steak hands down. All the food and drinks are great. Sarah took care of myself and a friend from Dallas and she added so much to the experience. 10 STARS!

Date: 2 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: 4 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Fantastic steaks. Very friendly service. The Jo Street Margarita is great.

Date: 5 days ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: 5 days ago

Review №6

Rating: 3

My server is in the wrong industry. Place isn t what it was :(

Date: 6 days ago

Review №7

Rating: 3

Date: a week ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Wonderful service and the meal was !

Date: a week ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 3

Food and service was great but the parking is atrocious. We parked there and you get a free 3 hour parking through the metropolis service. After leaving the lot after only an hour and a half I was constantly charged and still am being charged after a full 24 hours. They have yet to respond to fix the issue and Im losing my patience. If you go here, find somewhere else to park.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №12

Rating: 2

Food was good, but why are waitresses asking customers to scan their QR Code for free parking and register a Credit Card number? Sounded suspicious. Parking: We were told parking was free, we would not get towed away, but we needed to register a credit card onto their QR Code.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Good beer, good steaks, good service. The stuffed jalapenos were amazing!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Ive been coming here for 45 years. Best little steakhouse in SA. The sirloin is always made just right and scrumptious. Goes well with the green beans and a Shiner.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №15

Rating: 4

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Yummy food! Finally got to order Chicken Fried Steak! It didnt disappoint! And the seasonal drinks, so good

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №17

Rating: 4

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №18

Rating: 3

It was ok. The steak wasn t close to being well done and it was very salty, the fries looked great but showered in salt. Some might enjoy the salt but it wasn t for me. The service was great and friendly. The margaritas was great.

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

How has it taken us 30 yrs to try this place? Great service and excellent food!

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Great service and food.

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Great place, good food, great atmosphere. I gave them a 4 star because they got my dads order in, but not mine. Manager came out and apologized right away. Didnt do anything special to make it right. But it was still good food. Staff was awesome too. Food

Date: a month ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Great service, great food! The manager even helped get a Lyft home for a customer that was very inebriated (not from their establishment) and stayed with her until it came. Awesome people!

Date: a month ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Fantastic steaks!! Lemon butter sauce is to die for, love the T-bone and the bone in strip!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Love it here. The chicken fried steak is the best.

Date: a month ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Our waitress was awesome friendly and attentive to us. Brought family from out of town from Houston they really enjoyed the restaurant and the service! Food

Date: a month ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Everything was great Parking: It was easy to get in and out Food : 5/5 |

Date: a month ago

Review №28

Rating: 3

First time here and we started off on the wrong foot. We parked at outside of the restaurant and the sign there said to scan the QR code. It also said the restaurant validated your parking. We go in and come to find out that you have to fill out an online form giving out a lot of info. Your name, address, bank card,drivers license and license plate of your vehicle. . I didnt feel comfortable doing it. I spoke to the waitress. She informed me that if I didnt fill in the information I would get a bill through the mail charging $30. The parking is only 12. If you eat here, its free, but they have all your information. Im not coming back. Expected food to be better, it was okay. I ordered a chicken burger and it was burned on one side. My sister ordered a regular burger and it was too salty. Our waitress whats amazing though. Im not coming back. Parking: I do not recommend you park near the restaurant Find a free parking spot somewhere. They have a sign to scan a QR code, and it says that itll be validated inside the restaurant. The restaurant that says that you have to fill out an online form with your private information is driver license, your license plates, your bank account, address phone number and name. Once youre parked theres no going back they informed us that if you dont fill out the information you will get a $30 charge in the mail. Its only $12 but if you eat here its free. Its not free it costs you, your personal information. DONT DO IT. Theres parking real close by for free.

Date: a month ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

The best meat I have ever eaten!!! Compliments!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Great variety on the menu. Food is delicious as well!

Date: a month ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Brendan was an amazing waiter. He exceeded my expectations.

Date: a month ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Great food awesome staff very friendly

Date: a month ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №34

Rating: 3

Brought wrong meal. Lots of mistakes. Not busy. Heard great things, somewhat disappointed.

Date: a month ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Amazing food and service! Nice atmosphere.

Date: a month ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

First time here..So many delicious options we wanted to try everything. Based on other reviews, the fried catfish was recommended and looked delicious. It was a bit greasy for my liking but not bad at all. Next time I ll try the cajun chicken. The onion rings were tasty and the chicken fried steak was better than others I ve tried. Not super chewy like some I ve had in the past. The fried potatoes was seasoned and very good! All employees seemed friendly, attentive, and seemed happy to be there. The vibe was rustic and casual Parking: Parking is free as long as you are dining. If you are unsure on how it works, just ask your server

Date: a month ago

Review №37

Rating: 2

Came to eat chicken fried steak was not up to par I am on A mission to find the best chicken fried steak in San Antonio Area scale of 1-5 give chicken fried steak solid 2

Date: a month ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №39

Rating: 4

Neat place. Great drinks. Steak was cooked unevenly but the flavor was fantastic.

Date: a month ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Fabulous tenderloin salad for lunch

Date: a month ago

Review №41

Rating: 1

Chicken Fried steak not as good as it used to be. I was very disopointed. this used to be a favorite of mine. NOT ANYMORE.

Date: a month ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Everything here was amazing. Great hidden treasure of San Antonio

Date: 2 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Great food, and they validate your parking!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

This is one of our favorite spots to visit when we are in San Antonio. The atmosphere is great and the staff are friendly. More than anything, the food is amazing. Classic home style country cooking, there are lots of options for all tastebuds. For an appetizer the sausage and queso platter is a unique dish that has a great south Texas flavor. Chicken fried steak is a solid dish as are the chicken and pork chop dishes (choose from a variety of toppings). For side dishes the green beans are superb and their french fries are hand cut medallions. A decent beer and cocktail list is a nice compliment to their great food. Located in the Pearl district, theres plenty to do in the area too!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 4

No frills diner kind of place. But don t let that fool you, food is tasty and service is wonderful. Gives you very homely vibes. There s a giant tree trunk ( dead ) going up to the ceiling- definitely a conversation starter. Reasonable prices in an area that s surrounded by pricey restaurants. Parking is available right across the street under the bridge and validated with your bill.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Fantastic old-school restaurant. In the heart of the fastest growing, new concept area of San Antonio, a throwback to simpler times, simpler menu...with whiskey. A classic for SA to enjoy.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

This place is a great little dive in down town SA. The chicken fried steak was first class. They ho above and beyond to make sure you leave satisfied. Thanks for a memorable dinner.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

We spent the weekend in San Antonio and were looking for a restaurant that served meat and taters type of food. This is the place! The food was fantastic and very reasonably priced, it was much less expensive than other nearby restaurants. The beef tenderloin sandwich is a little bit of heaven and they have the best onion rings Ive ever had. The portions are good sized as well. Things to know before you go: you have to scan a QR code and enter your information. Then your server validates. Do this or you will pay for parking. The restaurant is in an older building and can be quiet loud with acoustics. The staff was super friendly. And theres a 500 year old tree growing through the roof! Parking: Scan a QR code, validate, then you wont be charged for parking.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Ive been coming here with my husband for a long time. But it had been a while since Ive been back... He has been coming since the 80 s. All our favorite trappi were still here.... The tree. The deer mount. The neon signs. And the food was delicious, in fact, seems like they raised the bar. The Seasoning on the broccoli was better than remembered. The wet salad is always a revelation. No one does that salad like Josephine Street. And the steak was high-quality cooked perfectly on the flat grill, with the lemon olive oil sauce on top. Makes me happy every time. The server was on point, cheerful and friendly. if you have not been in a while... I highly recommend you check it out.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 1

I will be one to say that this place didnt have the best chicken fried steak. More bread than steak and it only came with one side. Service although was excellent!! I would say voted most horrible chicken fried steak!!! I will not return

Date: 2 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Amazing atmosphere and service. Food is super great! Will not disappoint

Date: 2 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 4

Food was GOOD. Service was OK. Noise level was BAD. Parking validation with Servers QR Code upon arrival did not work.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

The food was really good and priced well. The restaurant itself has such a cute vibe. Great service and they validate parking!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

The establishment was delightful. Although there was a slight error with my order, the staff were extremely apologetic and inquired if I would like them to rectify the mistake. Their demeanor was exceptionally friendly and respectful.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Best steak Ive had. Great service

Date: 2 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

My husband and I went for dinner and were blown away with everything. We ordered the stuffed jalapeños, spinach dip, chicken fried chicken and the el rey burger. Everything was amazing. The stuffed jalapeños were fried to perfection and had so much flavor and spice. The spinach dip was very tasty and the chips paired nicely. The burger was great and was a good size burger. Now the best part of the meal was the chicken fried chicken. It was perfect! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the breading was crispy and the gravy was delicious. The mashed potatoes paired very nicely with the chicken. Our server, Michael, was quick, very attentive and so nice. I never once asked for a refill but my cup was always full. The food came out in a short time frame and tasted very fresh. We cannot wait to return to Josephine St! Parking: Parking is free for 3 hours when validated. Our server asked right when we sat down and walked us thru the validation.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Great food, nice atmosphere and great service.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Great food and service.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Home sweet home cooking!!! Could kick myself it s taken me this long to get here. If you re looking for amazing home-cooked comfort food, this is it. To start, I added the garden salad with blue cheese dressing. All veggies were fresh and dressing tasty. Main course was the chicken fried steak and it had just the right seasoning and tenderness that reminded me of my Mom s cooking. Was equally complimented covered by cream gravy with a sample of onion ring. With all this comfort, I couldn t leave without trying the in-house made peach cobbler and ice cream. Again, it did not disappoint and cooked to perfection, as peaches still had a slight crunch and all with perfect seasonings. The serice was excellent and friendly staff. Place was clean. A bonus on top is they serve cocktails and beer, but will do that another time. No excuse to go because they also have validated parking. I ll definitely be back.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 3

Our first visit to this restaurant and mixed feelings. The fried jalapeños were very good with a green cream sause. The T bone steak was dry and not a good taste. Mash potatoes were very good. The atmosphere was lively.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

We were running late from a jobsite and showed up apologizing 20 minutes before closing. The staff was amazing. Everything we tried was amazing as well. It is definitely my new favorite place to eat. You often fear going somewhere that close to closing might come with annoyed service or distasteful food. Quite the opposite. We ordered way too much food as the courses were hefty. And the cooks nailed every bite perfectly. Management and server were very delightful to engage with.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

My daughter suggested this place for 5 of us. I don t believe I had been here before. I had the Liver and onions, the best I ve had in years. The onions were plentiful and grilled perfectly. I will definitely be back.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Amazing customer service!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 1

Be sure to ask about getting your parking validated, because the staff wont bother mentioning it

Date: 3 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 3

The chips and the various salsas were delicious. I was surprised in this area. I did not like my steak. It was a bit dry for being medium and bland. The waitstaff were friendly and attentive. Our server had only started a few days ago, but she did an amazing job. Parking: Parking is free for three hours if you get your ticket validated.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

This place is an old SATX classic. Great food and service. The building has tons of character.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Never had something I didnt like here. Theres a reason why this place has been in business so long! Every dish surpasses expectations! My fav is the spinach and artichoke dip. The blackened chicken is of my absolute favs. The fish is always fresh. Cant go wrong with the tried and true combo of steak and whiskey. Service is always 5 stars, too! Get there early because parking is always tough to find, and there is sometimes a little wait.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Excellent food and service. Thank you Joselyn for your hospitality and service.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Gotta have that chicken fried steak and onion rings. Both were the best i ve had in San Antonio! The grilled corn was just icing on the cake!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Very disappointed. The Chicken Fried Steak Was mainly. batter .and burnt Spent. a $100 worth of food. Was expecting a lot better food.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 2

Heartbroken. Im a San Antonian, like many others, whos passed by Josephine Street for years. Yesterday was my first time going in. My dad and I like steak, so it made sense. My plate came out with two hairs in the mashed potatoes. I looked at the kitchen from my table and saw beautiful people, but no hair nets. Beyond that, the both of us took two bites of our respective steaks, then reached for the A1 sauce. The steaks were oily and flavorless. I paid and left thinking how grilling tomahawks from HEB might have produced a better outcome. Im hoping this was just and off day, but I dont believe that enough to go back anytime soon.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Weve been here several times and it never disappoints.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 1

The steak at the restaurant was overcooked and had to be sent back. The mashed potatoes and steak both had a strong vinegar taste. However, the beans and shrimp were delicious. If A1 Steak Sauce is on the table at a steak house, I dont have high expectations for the steak. The atmosphere is chaotic and very crowded. The server was did her job. Zero out of zero would not recommend.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Unique dinning experience in historical building. Remnants of large tree growing inside.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 2

I ve loved this place for years, but yesterday I left with the ugliest unsatisfied feeling. I ordered an appetizer and the dinner house salad. They brought out a small side salad, but because I was full on appetizers, I figured it was a mistake and the waitress ordered a side salad. I got charged the price that was on the menu for what is under the dinner house salad. It was explained to me that was the price, and that was their dinner house salad. Then I was told that the actual dinner house salad, larger size, was a double and not on the menu, and it was $2 more. This makes absolutely no sense. Incredibly misleading and slightly ridiculous to pay seven dollars for a small side salad when you re expecting a meal sized salad. I came here with high hopes, to relax, and to have a beer, appetizer, and a good meal. I left dissatisfied.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Okay guys Josephine St restaurant is in my top 3 for one of my favorites in San Antonio. Ive been eating here for over 25yrs and the consistency has always been on point. My favorites are the Pork Chops, Steak with Queso, Rib-Eye, Sausage Queso Platter, Bacon Wrapped Filet and so much more. You really cant go wrong with anything on the menu. The atmosphere is great with an old 1930s store market feel which it actually was at one time. The tree in the middle of the restaurant is an eyecatcher for sure. There is an outside patio for those who enjoy outdoor eating. The servers are very attentive and greet customers with lots of friendly smiles. Super Highly Recommended!!! Love this place!! Btw, the ranchero sauce is one of the best Ive ever tasted. Who would have ever thought...lol Parking: Free 2hr parking!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 4

Ordered the fried chicken steak, meat was tender and the batter was crunchy The mashed potatoes were also flavorful but the gravy was just ok. Service was fine, and they validate your parking which is nice.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 4

Pretty loud but decent sandwich

Date: 3 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Josephine was recommended by our uber driver Carlos. He was correct about the restaurant. The food was delicious, and the service was percent perfect.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 3

Too much lemon added to the meat for my liking

Date: 4 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

There chicken fried steak is the bomb.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 3

Food was excellent and so was the service. The reason for 3 stars is the atmosphere. There are plenty of restaurants that can keep up with the heat, this is not one of them. If its hot outside it will be unbearable inside. Expect to be uncomfortable. Do better.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

4 guys stop in late afternoon Thursday after golf. Parking a little cumbersome with the validation procedure all done on smartphone. Scan in on app for 3 free hours. Service was friendly and prompt. (Olivia!) Plenty of staff. Clean and organized dining area. Lunch special was pork chops but they had run out so they allowed us to order the Tuesday special, chicken fried steak. 3 ordered cfs and one had a hamburger steak I think. And beers. Great food all around. Would like to return sometime.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch yesterday. It began with the convenient parking. Grounds were clean. Greeted nicely. Brianna, our server, was quick and responsive to our requests. The food was hot and fresh. Our drinks never ran low. Realized we forgot our to-go bag while walking out, and a staff member was at the door with it. Bravo Team Josephine!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Ate dinner on the patio. Service was superb. Waitresses recommendations were spot on. Im really happy we tried this restaurant.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Excellent quick service and the food is amazing. The chicken fried chicken with Broccoli was tasty and well cooked. The restaurant could benefit from installing sound panels to reduce the noise. Overall, Fantastic!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Wonderful

Date: 4 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Loved it, my meal was delicious, steak cooked perfectly. Great family night out.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Very noisy. Seems to be more noise than it used to be. Still well worth the food and drinks

Date: 4 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 4

I ve been a huge fan of this joint for years, it has been consistent with good quality food, ingredients, service, and fair prices. I ve only had one or two occasions where the service was poor. Overall great place to bring family and friends over for a meal. Be advised: you have to pay for parking here on some fancy internet app.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

All the food here looks delicious!!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

A great place to eat, a little hidden. Great food and service. All their food was great, especially their onion rings. Interesting place with a tree in the middle of the restaurant.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

I haven t eaten here in over 20 years. The food was still the same great food. The service and atmosphere was amazing. The staff is very friendly.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Great food, service is very fast and pleasant. Very busy location. Parking: Restaurant will validate you parking up to 3 hours. Wheelchair accessibility: Ground level access.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Liver and Onions is really good. Chicken fried Steak is huge! Every plate gets a onion ring thats super delicious. Wont break the bank. Well definitely return.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

My regulars are the grilled chicken with A1 sauce or the grilled rainbow trout. This place is nostalgic for me... the tree, the bar, and the slightly slanted floor. And their drinks arent bad either. Parking: Free parking with validation

Date: 5 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Watch for the parking lot scam. Check your credit card. Even though you get free parking for dining, they still charge you. Also there is an extra added tax on alcohol. Taxes are my favorite

Date: 5 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 4

Food was good my nieces chicken tasted like steak she said great staff the parking sucks you have to scan a code and give them your credit card info which I did not like then it was supposed to be free if your eating there well the next day I reviewed a 12 dollar charge on my card so I was not pleased dont think i will be going back no more not worth the hassle plenty other places to eat on Broadway that dont charge for parking

Date: 5 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Steaks, shrimp and halibut were outstanding. Cooked to perfection. Desserts were delicious. I would recommend Josephines for a great dining experience.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 4

This was a great experience overall. I enjoyed sitting by the tree, and Morgan made some excellent suggestions. They were a bit pricier, but they were well worth the upcharge. The sirloin steak was a bit underseasoned and needed steak sauce, which was my only critique. The onion rings were thick, fresh, and crispy, and the peach cobbler was to die for! Parking: The parking is plentiful. I simply used the QR code once parked to reserve my spot, added my cc info, and then asked the staff for the validation code once my meal was finished. Parking is free to restaurant goers for the first 3 hours, but you MUST get the validation code from the server after your meal.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 1

April ,2024 maybe new place but cook still removed tenderloin from a T-bone steak , crook Regular customers for years on one occasion, the cook removed the tenderloin from the T-bone steak , so I have a T bone with a strip steak and no tenderloin, have the cooks been replaced or is the dirty practice still in , otherwise never had a problem for over the many years been going , Service is always excellent

Date: 5 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

We had 2 Monday unch specials The choppe sirloin wiyj potatoes and cob and the chicken fried chicken with mash potatoes and both were excellent. I stoll remember it like 10 years ago.. Yummy Food

Date: 5 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 2

We went to celebrate my daughters birthday. To start with waitress spilled water over my grandsons menu and the table. She walked away without any apology or assist with wiping it up. She obviously did not want to be there. She was very curt with all her responses never a smile. My daughter and I ordered the wilt salad it was like a dressed salad that had been kept overnight in the fridge. Very soggy. Fried shrimp was very good. Daughter and grandson complained pork chops and new york strip were both underseasoned. I hadnt been here in a while and probably wont return. Service was worse than the food which was mediocre.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Josephine Street is always a fun place to go. The food and atmosphere are great or waitress was super nice too. Our parking was free with validation, so dont be deterred by signs in the paid lot.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 1

This place is disgusting! After waiting for a beer and sangria for 30 min., something to my left caught my eye. It was the largest cockroach I have ever seen. This thing was the size of a gerbil. It slowly crawled up the wall next to the food window. Needless to say, I was out.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 1

Ive heard good things about this place so I had high expectations and was disappointed. I got the shish kabobs which were cold, bland, and cooked more rare than medium rare. Plus the whole thing was slathered with vinegar so that was all I tasted the whole time, didnt even taste the steak. My husband got the chicken fried steak which was dry and tasteless and just overall disappointing. Our chips with avocado salsa, onions rings, and side of broccoli and green beans were good. BUT having the entree which is kind of the main thing you eat be terrible really brings everything down. One of the bathrooms was broken and the other one was so so gross! The servers were okay, but not very attentive and did not refill our waters until we asked. I wouldnt come back here again or recommend it to anyone. Parking: Paid parking lot and they can validate your parking for you when they bring the check. It looks to be fairly large but also with a lot of cars.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 4

The food was good, but the portion felt small for the price. Staff was nice, the place was crazy busy.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Great food and atmosphere

Date: 5 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 3

The food used to be great...now not so much it was always great, weve eaten there for years, always rainbow trout for me::.but.my rainbow trout was dry and had no taste..the pecan pie I brought home was hard and dry...the parking service didnt check me out, thought I spent the night under the bridge in my car...so charged me..which I rebutted.....there were 4 of us...

Date: 5 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

We waited for 15 minutes and had to get up and ask for a waitress. The manager was very polite and helpful and even compt us appetizers and desert. Overall, the food was great, and our waitress did a great job.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 4

San Antonio staple. Great as always.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

The food and service are excellent!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 1

My friends ordered me mixed veggies, Plate ... It was by far one the worst foods that Ive ever eaten; Starting the next afternoon, I spent most of my afternoon sitting on the toilet, having a massive case of D! Here, it is almost a week later, and my stomach still has not straightened out. Vegetarian options: Sucks because it gave me diarrhea! Parking is on the street, and sometimes you have to walk quite a ways from the looks of it; Parking: Looks like street parking only because we drove around and parked on the side of the street, which is always risky because its so narrow. Kid-friendliness: Adults only do to alcohol drinking all over the place.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 1

I have to agree with more than one comment- the experience was not what it was 8 or so years ago. My steak was dry and rough- no taste, mashed potatoes were cold tea was weak - chicken fried steak was less than tasty.. the water was ok. The waitress was hmmmm , not sure- not once did she check on us.. The worst part was The RESTROOM- broken, only one awful smelly potty.!!! For that I will report to the health department- no handicap accommodations. The other bad part - we paid the bill.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 3

Beware the parking scam

Date: 6 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 4

Good old plain food. Our table had the daily special which was chicken fried steak. They also put together a veggie plate for me. Amazing Gracie was a wonderful server you cant go wrong at Josephine St Cafe. When our group plays golf at Brackenridge we always stop at Josephine for lunch.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Very fun and the food was great!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 1

Waiter said she validated my Metropolis parking but a month later I find out she didnt and I was ticketed. Very disappointing experience.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 4

Had one of the best meals in a while this past Saturday at Josephine Street - one of our favorite local spots. We ve always enjoyed our outings there and food s consistently good, so no complaints. However, this outing was particularly good largely due to the great service we got from Jocelyn R. She had an infectious cheery aura about her, our order was perfect and Jocelyn was more kind and attentive to detail than one would expect. So grateful for this beautiful and bubbly young lady whose hard work and service is often overlooked and under-appreciated.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Great food and service. Steaks are killer! Must try is the Wilt Salad.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Wanted a great chicken fried steak and I found one!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 1

Food was burnt and service sucked! Don t know what s going on at this place but it s going down hill! It took way too long for our drinks and our sausage and onions were burnt! Shrimp was over battered and no sauces provided! Nobody cared!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Burgers were amazing!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Wonderful place for to enjoy some great food. Great wait staff

Date: 7 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Best bloody Mary s in town. Great vibe, great seafood.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Happy hour from 3-6pm $1.00 off on Tuesday specials. Morgan New servers was good. Onion rings and house salad great. Steaks were nice a cooked to perfection. Was a wonderful evening dinner.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 2

Hasnt been the same since the renovation especially with the customer service aspect. During our last visit, we had an unpleasant experience with one of the managers who thought it was acceptable to belittle me in front of other customers due to her and her teams lack of communication. The hostess seated me at a table however this manager had reserved the table for another party and forgot to inform the hostess. No apologies about the way she handled it and glared at us each time she walked by th r ought the course of our visit. When I confronted her about it, her response was that she let the heat of the moment get to her. We were regulars but not anymore due to this incident.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 2

So disappointing My sister told me things had gone down hill, but I ve been eating here my entire life and have always had a great experience. Saturday night changed my mind, most definitely didn t impress our out of town guests and was most likely my last visit here. 1. The host was very discouraging when we checked in 3 hours before closing, encouraging us and every party who entered after us to come at another time. 2. I don t remember parking being such a fiasco. I would rather pay a meter than spend 10 mins in 30° temps trying to set up an unnecessary account with an unknown company just to park. 3. I could write an entire review solely on our hood rat waitress and the absolutely horrendous attitude she had. 4. The sangria tasted like a $3 bottle of wine with a lime. And the waitress took it from the table with half of my glass left without asking. 5. They ran out of mashed potatoes for half of our party of 4 and asked for a replacement as our $30 steaks sat under heat lamps. Then wanted to upcharge for a different side 6. When our food did come all 3 of our steaks (medium rare) were a well done hockey puck. 7. Our waitress didn t feel it was pertinent to let us know that the mashed potatoes we ordered with our $30 steaks had cream gravy on them (Ewww. I didn t realize we were getting the Golden Corral experience.) which was no where on the menu. And then copped an attitude with me when I pointed out that we didn t order gravy. 8. The broccoli was literally steamed broccoli with a lemon - no seasoning or butter. 9. My poor husband was handed back a plate of ice cold mashed potatoes once his steak was finally cooked right. Such a huge let down. No one apologized, no manager graced our table, not one person attempted to make our experience better and had my husband not insisted that they make it right - we would have been eating a $30 piece of jerky. Parking: Paid parking lot and the restaurant advertises 3 hours free - it s not. It s $12 off the first 3 hours and only covers the first 2 hours.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

The chopped steak with queso is to die for!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Great little restaurant/cafe. Wonderful chicken fried steak and onion rings.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Great food and lots of it

Date: 7 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 2

I was so disappointed, I ate here probably 10 years ago and it was amazing. This visit was a miss all the way. Had to get my own beer after asking my waitresses, then when our appetizer arrived we had no utensils or napkins. The guy Im guessing who was the manager had to bring us some. When the food came the fries on my daughters plate was cold, my wifes fish was warm at best, and my steak was way over cooked. I had to send it back. Im sorry to say I will not be going back.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 4

Small, old-fasion restaurant. I had a chicken fried steak, and the homemade fries were awesome. I cant give 5 starts because of the restrooms. The restrooms are very small, and there was no baby changer. We spent around $60 for 3 people.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 2

The food was ok, we had the rainbow trout and steak. Initially the steak was over cooked, so my husband had to wait to get it re made. And we waited a very long time for the food it was warm not hot. My husband had to get his own beers because the waitress wasnt taking care of us. We had to ask for silverware napkins and a refill on the water from what looked to be the manger, Anyway he was nice enough, but unfortunately the waitress was terrible. Overall bad experience cant say I would try it again.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Superb. Not for big parties. But there was four of us and the food and service were stellar.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Went here for dinner with some friends. It was packed and there was a wait, which is usually a good sign. I ordered a steak and mashed potatoes. It was one of the BEST steaks Ive ever had. Cooked perfectly and was nice and juicy. The potatoes were homemade because they still had some lumps in them. They were delicious as well. The meal was decently priced, too. I did get a slice of pecan pie to go. It was really good, but a little over priced at almost $10 for one slice. Would definitely return and would probably get another steak.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

We came a little later in the evening and we could have chosen to sit almost anywhere. Our waitress was very nice and quite quickly our drinks were brought. The menu was full of things that we wanted to eat, and given that we were only 2 people we asked our waitress for her suggestions and advice. We really wanted the stuffed jalapenos, and she strongly advised us to get them. She was absolutely correct. They were outstanding and very clearly made from scratch in house. We also got the chips with queso, sausage, and onion. We enjoyed that too, but could never have finished it. Mains were both excellent (chicken fried steak, and fried catfish). We were both hungry and the portions were large. We loved this restaurant and would definitely eat here again if we are in San Antonio for any reason Parking: Free parking lot, but you have to register your car online, give a credit card, and then get your parking validated for 3 hours. Strange system but it did work

Date: 8 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 1

This establishment has really taken a turn for the worse. Quality and service have very much gone way downhill. I dont understand what the heck has happened here.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 1

Asked for turn on heater outside, but they didn t want to do it.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 1

Based on other reviews and even some very friendly local s recommendations we wanted to LOVE Josephine s! My parents and myself were taking my son out for his 21st birthday and he wanted steak! When we walked in we stood by the door waiting for a hostess or instructions. Several employees walked by, looked at us and said nothing. Finally one of them said we could sit wherever we wanted . ANYONE could have said that in the 3-5 minutes we stood there. Also it was 5:15 and maybe two tables had guest. When our very aloof waitress came over she threw some waters on the table and ran off again. We eventually ordered some cocktails and a $95 bottle of wine. The cosmo tasted like pure cranberry juice, our old fashioned did not reflect what an old fashion should look like (although it did taste ok) the bottle of wine was opened at bar with no table service and the wine glasses were pretty dirty! At one point we asked our waitress if everything was okay is she was okay! She some what arrogantly said yea I m fine and then ran off again. After ordering our food she brought over 2 slices of wonder bread and a salad that looked like it was dressed at 9am and sat out til we arrived. The only redeeming thing about this dining experience was the steak. In which 3 of the 4 people at our table actually enjoyed.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 3

Date: 8 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Josephine street has never disappointed! The food is great, the vibe is awesome, and the staff provides over-the-top service. Literally everything we have tried has been a delight. JS strikes the perfect balance between appropriate for casual dining and special occasions. Did I mention that the staff provided over-the top service? Parking: The restaurant will validate your parking.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

One of my favorites

Date: 8 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Great food great service

Date: 8 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 4

It s a local SATX restaurant that s been around for years. Not pricey but not cheap. Lunch specials are the best deal. There s a new parking thing now so you have to get that situated with the staff but it s easy and there s plenty of parking. The Spurs watch parties are fun and they have a bus that takes you to and from the games. Seating in the restaurant is close and it s best to go before noon or after noon to avoid the lunch rush. Dinners can get busy but turn around is fast. Parking: It s part of the Pearl and you have to get it validated by the staff at the restaurant after you use the QR code at the parking lot or you might get towed. Just ask the staff for assistance.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

The chicken fried steak was the best! Crispy breading but tasty beef. Always a great experience!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 1

Has always been my got to. I love the food and atmosphere. They were empty except for 5 tables and plenty of staff. I sat at my table over 5 minutes without being acknowledged. No concern until I asked for my parking to be acknowledged. Highly disappointed.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 1

I loved being seated next to the bathroom with my husband on Valentines day. Screw you people. Food : 2/5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 2

Weve forever been customers of josephines and never had any disappointments until yesterday...the delicious fish Ive always ordered was flat as a pancake. Had no taste and was cold. Horrible, my husbands steak was cold as was his side of beans...we had a bad experience and had invited friends...which were no so impressed as was their first time there.. Dont know what happened, we will give it another try. If doesnt go back to the way we enjoyed it, my guess - changes were made....

Date: 8 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 1

New Year s Day around 12 noon I ate the best fried catfish ever. Jan. 4th around 7pm I ordered the same plate and took a friend talking up how good the food was. Must of been a different cook because nothing was the same. The fish was over battered and over spiced. Left a gross taste in my stomach the next day even. Nothing was the same. The onion rings were also over breaded/battered. The Coke was flat and apparently many people complain about the soda not having any carbonation. Upgrade this in your establishment seriously. Not happy at all after how stunned I was. Staff was super kind with excellent service though. Pay attention to your cooks!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 3

I heard Chicken Fried Steak was the best in town, It was O. K. Found it odd that it was served with plain white bread instead of Texas toast

Date: 9 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Good food

Date: 9 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Josephine St. never fails to impress. Food is outstanding and consistent. The only thing better than our food this time was the service. Our server, Maria was extremely friendly and courteous.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

The chicken fried steak was very good

Date: 9 months ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Had a great Steak Dinner.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Great food with great service with good friends in a great atmosphere come on down.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

I can t believe I have been missing out on this place. It is a great casual option for lunch or dinner. I got the chicken fried steak which was good but I really liked their house fries which is basically a fresh potato chip and their sausage & queso appetizer. This is a place I will definitely come back to when visiting as they have plenty of other options.

Date: 9 months ago