Balthazar
French Restaurant$$$$
SoHo, New York
The experts at Village Voice and The New York Times recommend this place
"Go for the classics: oysters, steak frites, confit de canard..."(47 Tips)
"The steak tartare is probably the best in the world!"(28 Tips)
"The Duck Confit is one of the best things I have ever eaten."(19 Tips)
"Don't miss out on the Blue Point Oysters or the Escargot!"(24 Tips)
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Georgie CastillaSeptember 22, 2012One of the finest restaurants in the area. Service is exquisite. Try the escargots and, believe me, the bread!
Martin KRAugust 9, 2014This place is AMAZING! Every dish is delicious, the staff is friendly. Sadly this place is always packed.
Maia MaglanqueDecember 12, 2012It was great. Really nice staff. Had the sour cream hazelnut waffles with the espresso.
Vito GialloAugust 31, 2012Very nice atmosphere....and very good French wine list. Also really liked the agnolotti. Lamb good but not as great.
Lauren MacFebruary 3, 2016An institution. Atmosphere alone is worth a visit, even if the food is slightly overpriced & the hostess slightly snooty (wouldn't even give an estimated wait time without entire party present)
Christine TaffeAugust 26, 2011You just have to go. Eggs Norwegian (or Benedict - the best in the world), sour cream hazelnut waffles...heart-breakingly good.
EpicuriousAugust 24, 2010If you're lucky enough to nab a table at this opulent hotspot, you'll be in good company: business moguls and stars are often spied sampling the oyster bar, steak frites, and enormous wine list.
D SicJuly 17, 2016The braised short ribs are incredible (Saturday special). The salmon is a nice healthy option
- Wendy QiuJanuary 26, 2015Amazing beef tartare. Salmon is perfectly seasoned and cooked. Constantly packed.
Kathleen CreelAugust 18, 2018The dessert is spectacular and the perfect way to finish a meal@on a date night.
The FeastMay 25, 2011Welcome to The Balth. Table of four gets chicken for two and whole fish for two. Seafood plateau, escargot or salads to start, depending on hunger level. #mcnallywins
BiancaJune 23, 2019A bit disappointing for the hype it has. Everything was average. Le Balthazar cocktail was the best 😋 My beef tartare was average, fries were good though. Had a non-impressive steak, too.
Haritha PamireddyJuly 15, 2017Great food and service . Don't miss the puff pastry and scrambled eggs !
Steak Frites were fantastic. Full English Breakfast was really good, but not at the same level.
Dan TorresMarch 16, 2018Classics are classics for a reason. You can’t go wrong with any menu item here.
Bond StreetOctober 19, 2016"The best dirty martini in Manhattan."Laurence Chandler and Joshua Cooper, co-founders - Proof7 and Rochambeau Read more
Carmen GuzmánNovember 10, 2015The povlova dessert was amazing. I will definitely return to this wonderful place.
Carrie LeongJuly 4, 2013The escagots with garlic butter is a must try and try their pomegranate punch cocktail! Nice food!
Nadia Geneviève MasriFebruary 16, 2019Love the ham and gruyere sandwich. Salade nicoise is pretty great, too!
Lizzy LMay 12, 2013Get an almond croissant and sit on one of the benches out front. Eat it as you watch the tourists go by.
Jacqueline OliverioDecember 31, 2012Best brunch in SoHo. Great people watching, you never know who you'll be rubbing elbows with at any given time.
Annalie KillianOctober 1, 2012waited at the bar for a table for 45 minutes, and had 2 of the best conversations with strangers ever! and they had heard of Australia ;-)).sophisticated restaurant, not overpriced. have the snails
Rhi fMay 19, 2016Try the Moules Frites - Mussels were super fresh & the fries were better than McD's (via @Foodspotting)
Sean StenstromFebruary 21, 2014Restaurateur Keith McNally's enduring Soho brasserie is the best every day restaurant in New York City. Period.
Katharine HardisonJuly 7, 2013I've only had the pastries - but they're so good my dad used to bring them back to us in Mass when he was working here!
Alejandra G.March 28, 2011Best brunch!! Amazing breads of all kind. I ordered eggs Benedict, 100% recommended...... Arrive 3 hrs before you plan to eat, the wait is LONG!!! But it's totally worth- Xx XxMarch 10, 2018Iconic and perhaps a bit overrated, but a splendid bar at which to people watch and sample solid French cooking.
Carlos Balthazar SummSeptember 26, 2017Order the steak & frites! They are simply amazing! You'll be very happy! ☺️- Guest of a GuestOctober 11, 2011Yes it's obvious, but there is little to find wrong with wanting to start out your morning at Keith McNally's genius restaurant on Spring Street. Read more
Geoffrey BrownJuly 7, 2012Excellent food, great service and even better desert. Just call first and make reservations!
LesleannJanuary 29, 2012"Bathazar's Banana-Pecan Cake doughnut is toasty chopped pecans, secured with [a coat of] frosting, the banana element is subtle between the sweet, delicate crumbs and the pecans." - Serious Eats
Santino SladavicSeptember 25, 2013Great pastries for client meetings. Exquisite in taste and appearance. Delish coffee as well.
Morgan PolotanMarch 21, 2015Get the large cappuccino, it's thicker than the cafe au lait and also served in a bowl.- Get your Stumptown cold brew here, and don't forget to grab an exquisite blueberry muffin.
$15 prix fixe lunch special isn't that bad: includes sandwich or salad, cookie and a drink. You will pay that elsewhere in soho for lower quality 😊
Erman ErbakNovember 24, 2019That place seemed to me overrated.Egg Benedict was not 'tasty'.In addition they refused our reservation being 3 min. late.I insisted to order quickly as possible then they let us in. Service is good.
Showtime NetworkJune 4, 2010Always hustling and bustling. The last time I was there, I was seated next to Bruce Willis. Food is excellent and the vibe is as well. Pick up the cook book on the way out. - Nikki- Rhi fMay 19, 2016Try the Orange And Sour Cream Cheesecake - Super light. Not sweet, but not tangy & tart either (via @Foodspotting)
If ur at Balthazar Restaurant, have the Steak Frites or Gratin Dauphinois... but If ur at Balthazar Bakery/Sidecar, have a cappuccino & a chocolate croissant or pistachio donut. Well worth the guilt!
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- Mon–Thu
- 7:30 AM–Midnight
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–1:00 AM
- Sat
- 8:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 8:00 AM–Midnight
(212) 965-1414
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