Balthazar
French Restaurant$$$$
SoHo, New York
Go here. Experience the steak frites. It's worth it.
"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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Morgan ThomasFebruary 3, 2015Get the Steak Frites. Great place to people watch. This place gets busy so parties of 3+ probably need a reservation. The staff is accommodating and attentive. Has a lively atmosphere.
A tried and true New York staple. Get the agnolotti with chestnuts and ricotta, roasted salmon, and bananas ricotta tart for dessert.
HessaAugust 2, 2016The French toast was okay, loved the waffle, the boa he'd eggs on avocado toast, and the egg benedict. Lovely staff
Alexandra FigueiredoMarch 30, 2017Loved breakfast in Balthazar. Eggs Norwegian and a chocolate donut. Very well done, good service in a nice neighborhood.
Pablo HernandezApril 10, 2013I had the Balthazar bar steak. Can I just say that this was one of the most tender and succulent steaks ever! You have to try the bread pudding too. Soooo good. A+ for this French hot spot!
Walter MucchiutSeptember 1, 2017Classic and the rest is history! Certainly every bit and bite shows exquisite creativity and the use of inspirited techniques tied to the best organic ingredients!
Halstead PropertyJuly 10, 2013For an unexpectedly light and incredibly tasty hors d’oeuvre, get the Chicken Liver and Foie Gras Mousse. With such a generous liver portion, it’ll be hard to leave room for your entrée!
Hedonist TravellerJanuary 21, 2018If you sell French pastries, you should also make sure the people at the front know what they sell. Restaurant part is good but requires reservation in advance. Very good risotto!
SJuly 24, 2015Busy busy busy .. Book your table even for brunch, good food and service, the avocado toast with pouched eggs were great 👌🏼
Serious EatsSeptember 8, 2011Best Nut-Topped Doughnut: Banana-Pecan Cake doughnut. The banana element is subtle but present; between the sweet, delicate crumbs and the toasty chopped pecans, it's an incredibly tasty specimen. Read more
Time Out New YorkAugust 29, 2018At dinner, the place is perennially packed with rail-thin lookers dressed to the nines. But the bread is great, the food is good, and the service is surprisingly friendly. Read more
Aj BadderApril 12, 2016I love the lighting here! They manage that yellow glow that momentarily transport you to Europe for just a bit.. The food and ambience are great as well.🍻
Pernille JordanOctober 14, 2018Fantastic atmosphere and good food - visit in the weekend - excellent brunch and dinner, lots of people and party atmosphere. Very strong cocktails😳🤪Fantastic spot.
Tablet HotelsFebruary 26, 2013One of the hippest restaurants in Manhattan, Balthazar is never short of activity. Highly recommended are the steak tartare, croissants, mussels, and frites. Truly a touch of Paris in Manhattan!
Polina WeitzDecember 28, 2018Delicious eggs Norwegian with superb smoked salmon and amazing waffles (with the best berries coulis ever!). A wonderful French brasserie with quality service.
F-Factor NutritionOctober 17, 2012This place is famous for its brunch-- and for good reason! Its elaborate French dishes and bread basket from its own bakery next door make for a lovely Parisian-style meal with friends and family.- Chad HornerSeptember 30, 2017the burger is one of the better deals on the menu - it comes with fries which are $11.50 on their own as a side. also please try the monkey bread
Ngan NguyenOctober 5, 2016Went for breakfast, really enjoyed the avocado and poached egg on toast. When ordering eggs benedict though, the small option is small - just one egg portion on a small side plate!
the best value on the breakfast menu is the $5 soft boiled egg with soldiers. it's surprisingly filling and you get the added bonus of feeling a wee bit british.
AmateurConciergeFebruary 7, 2015A veritable soho institution. Come for the atmosphere, stay for the food. Eggs cocotte at breakfast and duck shepherds pie at lunch are 2 sleeper picks
Alper ÇuğunNovember 14, 2014I'll try to visit this place on each trip to New York (preferably first thing from the airport) for oysters and steak frites.
Eduardo GodinhoNovember 15, 2017One of that French restaurants. Very good traditional and some others options! Duck was perfectly done
The Food SlutsJune 27, 2012While touristy, French classics with Basque flourishes mostly please. We loved the crisp Berkshire pork belly with creamy grits ($29) and the decadent chocolate pot de crème ($9). Be prepared to wait! Read more
Staff PicksAugust 27, 2014Can't go wrong with the Steak Frites at Balthazar. Don't forget to get a side of their amazing fries! Read more- Serious EatsAugust 18, 2011We love seasonal sweets like the spicy-crusted linzer tart; but all year, you'll find one of the best coconut cakes in NYC; extra-buttery scones; and mini vanilla, caramel, or chocolate profiteroles. Read more
İpek A.March 20, 2015You should stop by for Chicken Sandwich with Bacon. Delicious! And also duck & their cocktails are great.
Tord SollieNovember 12, 2022A super lively French brassiere with superb staff and brilliant steaks and fish. Excellent wine selection too. Would definitely come back.
Rewan PartiDecember 14, 2015Best breakfast in NY, order the bread basket! The sticky bun is the best. They have excellent French onion soup and eggs Benedict!
Mike O'SullivanMarch 23, 2015Try to come during the week. Weekends are packed, and for walkins, you'll have people hovering over your table the entire time.
Erika DjerfJuly 14, 2016split the steak tartare, warm goat cheese & caramelized onion tart, frisée salad, homemade ricotta agnolotti & the steak frites. All recommended.
bart colletMarch 14, 2020Although very noisy, a TOP address. Best Steak au Poivre I had in a long time. Be absolutely sure to leave some room for a desert!!- If you're in NYC, you have to eat here. Great steak, special atmosphere. The steak tartare is probably the best in the world! They don't do walk-ins.
The Corcoran GroupApril 27, 2010You really can’t go wrong in this classic French bistro transplanted in SoHo. Reservations are definitely a must as the restaurant is typically packed at all hours of the day.
Best croissants in the city. Amazing atmosphere but also there’s a little bakery takeout next door for getting bread to go.
Miche ZenMay 4, 2019Every trip to NYC we stop for lunch .. atmosphere is lively and the food excellent .. make a reservation
The Meatball ShopApril 2, 2012The quintessential NYC French Bistro. With a beautiful wine selection, delicious dishes, and incredible people-watching, it's no wonder it has become a city staple for visitors and locals alike.
Lucu ChalmetonMarch 21, 2012Love their French bread! Pain au chocolat, croissant, an the restaurant is very authentic! French onion soup is thick, confit de carnard is very tasty. Seabass, escargot... You name it
AlAnoud A AlGhunaimFebruary 21, 2022I dunno but breakfast was a bit overrated, might come for dinner to give a full review. Anyways it was your basic dishes, nothing special but croissants were really good.
Kay TeoOctober 4, 2017Chicken paillard is incredibly juicy, hidden gem menu item not to be overlooked
Gonzalo FiorinaSeptember 26, 2015Nice vibe. Try the octopus appetizer and the confit duck entrée. The creme brûlée was great.
Vinaya VishwanathSeptember 2, 2016I had the show roasted cod and it was out of this world. Also great are the desserts. I highly recommend the banana tart.
BordeauxWinesFebruary 14, 2012The pinnacle of French bistro in the heart of SoHo boasts one of the most extensive wine selections in the city. Try out one of the twenty or so Bordeaux wines. We promise you won’t be disappointed!
Mafe Sotillo LairetSeptember 13, 2017Incredible. Their brunch is delicious! I recommend their steak tartar, french toast, burger, quiche... everything is amazing
The TelegraphJuly 3, 2012A timeless French-American bistro with tiled floors, red leather booths, and a marble counter. The raw bar and steak frites are superb, as is the French wine list. (001 212 965-1785; about ₤60 a head)
- Steve WattsMarch 1, 2015Absolutely buzzing....be sure to make a reservation...great steak au poivre and lamb t-bone
fatih narJuly 7, 20131st thing; this is a french fast food restaurant, don't wait a "restaurant" with proper table/service! 2nd thing; DONOT get steak frites! I saw many comments here on SteakFrites butnot sure why?
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