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Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition

4.4 (301 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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JOSEPHINE'S GULF COAST TRADITION ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Casual
Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed

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Brandon J.

First, the ambience takes you back to New Orleans almost something you'd figure out to be in the French Quarter or maybe even something similar to like some of the creole Soulfood seafood houses we have here such as Pappadeaux's. We had sat at the bar because we didn't feel like sitting at a table. Everything was delicious. We just toured the appetizer part of the menu because we weren't interested in having a large portion meal, but everything was well seasoned well proportioned easily filled up to people ambience was great. The bartenders were extremely helpful and looking through the menu and selection and I definitely recommend this to anyone!

Bret B.

Enjoyed two days in row the delicious Louisiana shrimp po-boy. Proper NOLA French bread, big snappy texas gulf shrimp, dressed proper..... $19 and worth it. Getting a legitimate Poboy outside of south east Louisiana is rare. The fish dip starter with smoked redfish is like what you would get from a fisherman. $16 Amazing and worth the trip back. The german chocolate brulle was absolutely delicious. For whatever reason it didn't sound all that great but it was amazing. $12 The beer is cold. Service is respectable. Seating is comfortable. Location is great. The host doesn't smile and not welcoming.... I don't understand why the restaurant would that as it's first impression for its customers.

BOWL RED BEANS AND RICE
Jamie G.

I've been wanting to try Josephine's for a while and baby it did not disappoint! We started with the jamabayla arancini and the flavor was phenomenal. Truly better than expected. Since my eyes were bigger than my stomach, I ordered the jerk fish collars with the Brussel sprouts and red beans and rice. As a New Orleans native, I have to say, the read beans were so flavorful!!! The jerk collars were honestly so much better than I expected. Personally, I love a Brussel sprout so these couldn't really disappoint me. I ended the night with Cafe De Lu without alcohol (Lent) just because I wanted the micro beignet! Such a great touch. The atmosphere is great and a lot more casual than I expected. My friends and I sat outside until close just drinking and yapping.

Tiffany S.

Amazing experience at Josephine's! Got a few cold claws to start and then got the crab rice and it was delicious. Cute ambience, great service.

Cocktail Menu
Kennedy W.

I met a friend for dinner and we ordered the crudo, jerk fish collars, blue crab rice bowl, and an off-menu item which I believe was swordfish over a bed of rice and shrimp étouffée, banana pudding and the What's the Dill mocktail. In transparency, we weren't blown away by the food but we each had our favorites. I enjoyed the crudo and mocktail and my friend loved the jerk fish collar. Food aside, I was very pleased with the service. Greg was fantastic and attentive. Our one gripe was that towards the end of our meal we were asked excessively if our plates could be cleared despite saying we needed a bit more time with the dish. We got to a point where we just said yes once we were asked again. Ultimately, I'd say we had a positive dining experience but weren't overjoyed with the meal to warrant urgency to patron again.

Crawfish
Roxanna V.

Absolutely the cutest place. Made a reservation for my friends birthday and it was a great choice! Service was quick and great. We asked for a few recommendations and they gave us some great options. I decided to try the crawfish for dinner and whatever the sauce was made with, was fantastic. Definitely a great choice. The vibe is a little more intimate but more of a place to converse with others, no loud music and such. Definitely recommend trying. I didn't know before hand but this is a Michelin star restaurant and definitely worthy of it.

Crab Fingers -
Morgan A.

Ambiance was decorated very well - service was friendly and very educated on the menu! Ordered the Gumbo - not that flavorful... Crab Fingers - beware - it was kind of like mixed with a salad dressing - that's what it taste like I was a little skeptical about trying the entrees The oyster "pie" was fried oysters (seasoned well) but the "pie" part was a flaky pastry not a crust like pie Even though the flavoring wasn't as expected, it was still a nice place to go to with great atmosphere

Oyster happy hour
Julia T.

During our stay in Houston, I was craving oysters... So we stumbled upon Josephine's on yelp. They had a great oyster happy hour deal and we decided to take a chance on it when we walked in, there was a very cozy feel to the venue. It was moody, lighting, wooden tables, and comfortable space. The service was very attentive, and our food came out pretty fast. Usually, I'm a little weary of oysters during happy hour, especially of the quality... but I'm happy to say that the oysters were actually really good here! I really enjoyed the mignonette. The oyster tasted fresh & had a good size. Besides the oysters, we also tried the jambalaya, Arancini, and oh my gosh, I don't think I've ever tasted anything like this. It was SO flavorful, so crispy on the outside, and just overall a spectacular dish... I feel like it's very underrated. We almost didn't even get it, but we wanted to try something unique that we had never heard of before and I'm glad that we did. For dessert, we tried the banana pudding and we almost didn't have room for it. It was absolutely delicious and it was HUGE! Josephine's was definitely one of our favorite places that we've tried in Houston so far, and next time I'm back in town I will definitely be visiting again!

Felicia G.

I was in the area on a whim and decided to look for a place to eat. After a quick search, Josephine's immediately caught my interest. I lucked out on a Tuesday evening around 5:30 PM and was able to get a seat without a reservation (though I highly recommend making one). We started with the roasted oysters, which were very good and perfectly shucked. I ordered the muffuletta sandwich and was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. Overall, the food and drink prices are reasonable for the quality. Parking is limited to garage and paid street parking. Last but not least, we received phenomenal service from our server, Greg. He was very attentive and extremely knowledgeable about both the food and drink menu from beginning to end.

Daily special - crab dip
Brendon M.

I had a good experience at Josephine's. We came here on a whim on a Monday afternoon and was surprised to see the place listed on the Michelin recommended guide too! The restaurant was a little slow when we showed up at around 1pm. We were seated immediately and greeted by a friendly waiter who walked us through the menu. My family and I got a collection of sea food dishes to family style and was impressed by the dish's flavor, presentation, and execution. Everything tasted great and came out in normal amount of time. Decor in the building is tasteful with lots of wooden accents and small oyster shells as table side decor. I enjoyed my time here and will definitely be coming back!

Seafood Platter
Drew K.

Gulf Coast cuisine has been having a moment for some time around town, so I was a little hesitant when I heard that yet another new restaurant, Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition, was getting a lot of praise. Then the Michelin guide waddled into town and anointed a few restaurants with stars and mentioned others as worth their gaze, and wouldn't you know it, Josephine's was on that list. We had a birthday to celebrate so we finally made our way in to check out what all the fuss was about. When I think of a place that reflects the docks, shrimp boats, brown sand, marshland, tide pools, and all things edible coming from those environments, I don't think of bustling midtown. That being said, the build out once you set foot inside does a great job transporting you from a dirty urban sidewalk to a sleepy coastal cafe, miles away from Houston's skyline. There's lots of raw wood, utilitarian furniture, snapshots and art from the coast on the walls, and that oh so familiar tile floor. They have a small outdoor patio if the weather is nice, and multiple tables, booths, and bar top seating options inside depending on party size. We were an 8 top, which seemed tricky to book online, but was no issue when I called in to make a reservation. Service was fantastic. Our waiter helped us navigate the menu, answered a million questions, and gave us a ton of helpful suggestions based on what we were craving. I can't remember a moment we were waiting on anything too long or looking for help, without someone swooping down to our table to assist. The food is Gulf Coast, but that's an over simplification, because it seemed as if every dish we had was a perfect iteration of that thing. Want really spot on tasty grilled fish collars, done. Do you miss those late night gas station chicken on a sticks back at Oxford, MS, yeah they have that. Looking for a po-boy with the right bread? Yup! Want to blow someone's mind with some top level grilled fish? You guessed it they got it! Chef Lucas McKinney, a Mississippi coast boy, has brought a pile of plates that clearly harken back to a life lived on the coast combined with years of honing his skills working for top level restaurants before opening his very own. Half of our 8 top were Mississippians and all of them agreed that they had found a little slice of home at Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition.

German chocolate crème brûlée
Lyndsey N.

After Josephine's made Michelin recommendations, I had to take my partner here for his birthday! It's in an unassuming spot in Midtown. Parking is what you'd expect, minimal. We found street parking right next to the restaurant so it was an easy walk. The vibe is intimate yet had an industrial feel. Our server was really great, although it took a while to get our food and the restaurant was steady but not packed. We started off with biscuits and the roasted oysters. The oysters were ok, nothing out of the ordinary compared to other grilled/roasted oysters. The biscuits though.... OUTSTANDING! It came with butter and a season jam, which we had a pineapple jam. We then ordered the blue crab rice bowl and their fish special. The rice is a must order as well. It was seasoned nicely and the crab was fresh. For dessert, the German chocolate crème brûlée was a nice ending to a wonderful meal.

A small but mighty dessert menu
Kye B.

Damn Josephine, you took no prisoners and I have no notes. Just praise. So many things to say about this evening of culinary surprises. My cousin and I went on our annual Christmas Eve Dinner in Houston pilgrimage and found ourselves at Josephines. The place was packed and yet, without previous reservations, we were seated immediately. (SCORE!) Although there were things on the menu that I recognized, there were also some surprising and from beginning to end, our taste buds were lovingly assaulted with unique and interesting flavors and textures. The room we were in was cozy and it turns out they had other seating in a larger adjacent room. If this place is often jampacked, I'm not surprised. When the food came, it looked different than we thought it might look, but it definitely looked appetizing so there was nothing to do but to jump right on in there. It was an evening of taste discoveries that I loved. In the middle of our meal, we both commented about how much we were enjoying the process of eating the food. Every single thing that we had was delicious prepared and uniquely seasoned. We had: Halfshell grill redfish Jerk collars Mac n cheese (with a sweetness) Brussel Sprouts (with some thing special added) ...and they followed it all up with a new entry into my tastebud catalogue: Calamansi Sorbet. I lovemesome sorbet but I'd never tasted this and it was a perfect blend of sweet and tart. My cousin and I are STILL talking about it and although I'm headed back home, next year Miss Josephine better be ready for my triumphant (and hungry) return.

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Street parking or there's a paid garage attached

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I really did and have told friends and coworkers to check it out

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it is casual! places in midtown are chill

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Customer service was top-tier. Trev & Christina were very friendly, and attentive The atmosphere…read morehad a perfect blend of vibrant and mellow with an urban vibe. I ordered the chicken & waffles and the portion size was very hefty. The chicken was huge, juicy, and crispy enough to make a satisfying crunch but missing a little extra seasoning. The biscuits & jam were delicious. The drinks were smooth, well-made. They are right next to the George R. Brown Convention Center so it's a super convenient stop whether you're downtown for an event, conference, or just roaming the city looking for good eats and good energy.

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