Josie's West

In Short – Teeming with shapely bodies, this health food haven could easily be mistaken for a health club commissary. Wheat grass and carrot juices are served at the bar, and vegetarian dishes are the norm in the dining room, where you'll also find grilled fish, tuna burgers and organic chicken sausage. Be prepared for the occasional celebrity sighting.

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The Extras:: The restaurant caters large and small events for corporate and private parties. Call for more info.
Delivery:: Get hot fresh food delivered to your door seven days a week.
Catering:: Josie's can cater your event from 100 to 1,000 people.

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ambiance	87.5% positive	“The attention is great; the place is cozy, warm and fun at the same time.” “fun place where you can be yourself and have great conversation!” “The ambience is warm and inviting, and it doesn't hurt that the waitstaff is particularly aesthetically palatable as well.” “had dinner at Josie's for the first time and really enjoy the relaxed atmosphere there.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“For non-vegetarians, the Macadamia crusted chicken salad is a must-have along with their wraps and burgers, and last but not least, for dessert the Lemon ribbon ice cream pie is absolutely YUMMY!”
drinks	100.0% positive	“Oh, the drinks aren't half bad either!” “Their drinks are excellent.” “Try the black bean dumplings and vegetarian meatloaf, and to drink, a delicious, fresh juice.”
food quality	85.71000099182129% positive	“Only complaint is that the prices are high, but other than that, luckily I have yet to run into bad service, and I've never had a dish that wasn't good.” “had the Josie's special egg dish with organic beef & fresh veggies.” “The food was mediocre at best, and the staff was very much focused on "selling" rather than servicing.” “Try the black bean dumplings and vegetarian meatloaf, and to drink, a delicious, fresh juice.” “wonderful selction of fresh breads is brought around in a basket while waiting for dinner.” “always leave satisfied and happy, because I know I've had a great meal, and I've done something smart for my body.” “My sister recommended trying Josie's on a whim because it serves healthy and vegetarian friendly food (I'm veg, she's not) The service was timely, the food was amazing - tasty and satisfying.” “Don't order a burger and fries from Josie's unless you want to pay $17 -- it doesn't even come with lettuce or tomato.” “was just as satisfied and delighted at the delicious food (the tuna was to die for) which was all 100% organic.” “The best food delivery in the West 72nd St. neighborhood.” “One of the best places in NYC for food that feels like home but is better than anything your mom has ever cooked.” “The calamari was great but the salmon & filet mignon were even better.” “Expensive, but great food” “Based on all the reviews thus far I think it is safe to say the food here is very good, always reliable.” “The salads are great and the stirfry with tofu is delightful with the most flavorful tamari brown rice ever.” “For non-vegetarians, the Macadamia crusted chicken salad is a must-have along with their wraps and burgers, and last but not least, for dessert the Lemon ribbon ice cream pie is absolutely YUMMY!” “They serve vegetarian meals, free-range meats, excellent fish dishes and more.” “My favorite is the glazed grilled salmon served with mixed veges - it's out of this world.” “It was my first time eating here and I will definitely be going back because the food was delicious!” “the pasta with turkey meatballs was basically newman's own organic sauce in a jar dumped of cardboard dry meatballs over pasta.” “They have an extensive veggie menu with good meat dishes as well.” “have been to Josie's multiple times for brunch and dinner, and the food is consistently good.” “Love the sweet potatoes.” “The food is always so fresh and tasty and yummy.” “The food is always fresh and delicious.” “We each started with fresh squeezed juice(4 ingredients).” “For a place that sells such down-to-earth food, it's unfortunate that the people serving the food are less than friendly.” “Having been a Josie's guest for 4 years now, I can say that every meal I've been served by the friendly staff has been a treat.” “my girl's salad wasn't bad but the soup was inedible.” “The food is excellent, and even better, there is the added pleasure of knowing that it's good for you-- no post-indulgence guilt accompanies Josie's fare!” “There's a little bit of everything for everybody whether you want something light and fresh like a salad or a nice hearty meal like pasta or a hamburger.” “should've guessed as much as the place was empty at 7pm, the staff was indifferent to surly, and the bread was 3 days stale.” “Thank you Josie's: you have taught me that healthful food can taste great!” “For my meal, I had the salmon which is always great.” “love the vgetable lasagna, and his fav is the macadamia chicken.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“They have an extensive veggie menu with good meat dishes as well.” “But that's minor when all the other available options were so good.”
overall	100.0% positive	“This is a great place to go to if your party is a mix of vegetarians and normal people.” “Definitely a great place for the health conscious and healthy appetites.” “The attention is great; the place is cozy, warm and fun at the same time.”
service	51.75000190734863% positive	“The crowd is pretentious and obnoxious, as are the waitstaff (and especially the hostess) and they're all crammed next to you.” “The hostesses are rude, smarmy, and insincere.” “The food was mediocre at best, and the staff was very much focused on "selling" rather than servicing.” “DO NOT RECOMMEND for both poor service and poor taste.” “The waiter was pushy.” “Our server, however, was wonderful.” “Having been a Josie's guest for 4 years now, I can say that every meal I've been served by the friendly staff has been a treat.” “the wait staff were pleasant but not efficient, except the bussers and runners.” “kitchen without lots of imagination & taste is presented here with terrible service (no doubt the waiters hate their job), a loud bartender and a manager who wouldn?” “This is a great place to go to if your party is a mix of vegetarians and normal people.” “Only complaint is that the prices are high, but other than that, luckily I have yet to run into bad service, and I've never had a dish that wasn't good.” “I'm a waiter too so I know what it takes to give good service.” “My waiter was terrible!” “My sister recommended trying Josie's on a whim because it serves healthy and vegetarian friendly food (I'm veg, she's not) The service was timely, the food was amazing - tasty and satisfying.” “Just experienced the worst service at Josie's restaurant on the upper west side.” “Food is fantastic and the service is always superb.” “For a place that sells such down-to-earth food, it's unfortunate that the people serving the food are less than friendly.” “should've guessed as much as the place was empty at 7pm, the staff was indifferent to surly, and the bread was 3 days stale.” “The hostess on my last visit was adorable and made us feel so welcome - how could you not just love Josie's?”
value	50.0% positive	“Only complaint is that the prices are high, but other than that, luckily I have yet to run into bad service, and I've never had a dish that wasn't good.”
wait time	50.0% positive	“Food was excellent, but slow from the kitchen.”

06/13/10

Healthy & Delicious

by keks

It was my first time eating here and I will definitely be going back because the food was delicious! I am choosy about my meats so I was excited to go to a place where I could feel comfortable selecting something other than veggie fare, and I was not disappointed.

My sister and I shared the grilled calamari as a starter, and for entrees she had the salmon and I had the filet mignon. The calamari was great but the salmon & filet mignon were even better. The entree portions were quite large too! The food was seasoned lightly (in a good way) and cooked to our specifications. It was perfect. My one small gripe is that they weren't offering the pork chop I saw on their online menu and I had my heart set on it. But that's minor when all the other available options were so good.

For dessert we had the chocolate pudding pie and the cookie dough ice cream pie - both were out of this world! And I loved the fact that they were made w/ natural ingredients but none of the decadence was left out. I like to have a choice when it comes to how indulgent I want to be w/ my desserts (even if at a healthier resto), and these choices delivered!

The one thing we could've done without were the cocktails (strawberry bliss and strawberry sangria) because they were really strong & my sister and I are lightweights. That may be a plus to most people, though :D Next time I'll try one of their natural juices instead.

Lastly, waitress Jennifer and manager Ken were extremely courteous and professional. I was a little worried about coming here after reading previous reviews about the staff but I had the opposite experience. They get a thumbs up all around from me!

Pros: good (& good for you) food, pleasant staff

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12/30/09

Jesse was the nastiest waiter I have ever had

by maggie1980nyc

We were only there for forty-five minutes and the waiter told us to please hurry and finnish our dinner since it was busy. The waiter was pushy. We will never return. Save your money and go somewhere else where they value your money.

Pros: Food was okay but a little dry
Cons: Service/Price and I am angry at myself for tipping

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06/30/09

WATCH OUT FOR THIS WAITER!

by jamesk1011

I've eaten here multiple times without complaint but after tonight's experience I had to post my opinion about my service. My waiter was terrible! I forget his name...he was an African American guy with a lot of anger! I'm sure you wouldn't miss him. Honestly in a time when unemployment is so high, you would think managment could find a better person. I'm a waiter too so I know what it takes to give good service. Its no doubt a very difficult job and waiters have to deal with so much. I could understand waiting to get my water refilled or having to flag someone down to get my bill... But eye rolling? And talking to me and every one around my table like he's doing US a favor? No. I was going to complain to the manager, but I figured I'd chalk it up to a bad night. It was busy, the restaurant was packed but after getting home, I can't let it go. Everytime he walked away from the table he'd mutter something under his breath, I'd rather he curse me out to my face! Also, he'd constantly yell at the bus boys and the food runners in front of his tables...not the way to make a good impression.

Food was good. I tried the black bean fried dumplings for the first time which were ok. The sauce is a little too sweet and sour. I'd much rather like a soy sauce or something. For my meal, I had the salmon which is always great. Love the sweet potatoes.

All in all, if you are greeted by that waiter definitely move tables.

Pros: Great food
Cons: Service from particular waiter

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03/09/09

Terrible

by mustelidinsides

this place is terrible. the place used to be quite good but went there last night and had one of the nastiest meals of recent memory. the pasta with turkey meatballs was basically newman's own organic sauce in a jar dumped of cardboard dry meatballs over pasta. my girl's salad wasn't bad but the soup was inedible.

i should've guessed as much as the place was empty at 7pm, the staff was indifferent to surly, and the bread was 3 days stale. it is shocking how bad this place has become. i used to love this joint.

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11/28/08

Deliciously Healthy

by BellaBabe83

This is a wonderful restaurant! Food is fantastic and the service is always superb. My boyf and are frequent diners @ Josie's and we always have a pleasent experience. I'm a vegetarian, and he is very much a meat-eater, but this restaurant seems to have something to please everyone. I love the vgetable lasagna, and his fav is the macadamia chicken. Oh, the drinks aren't half bad either!

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06/13/10

Healthy & Delicious

by keks

12/30/09

Jesse was the nastiest waiter I have ever had

by maggie1980nyc

06/30/09

WATCH OUT FOR THIS WAITER!

by jamesk1011

03/09/09

Terrible

by mustelidinsides

11/28/08

Deliciously Healthy

by BellaBabe83

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