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Balthazar

French Restaurant$$$$

SoHo, New York

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Balthazar

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Ranked #5 for seafood in SoHo
This French restaurant is famous for their steak frites. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"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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Sirrý SvöludóttirMarch 10, 2015
The warm goat cheese (pictured) and the onion soup the best I have tasted 🇫🇷👍 Will be back!
BarChickAugust 14, 2013
An absolute must-visit! With a French menu, bustling bar and an in-house bakery, it will please even the fussiest of eaters http://barchick.com/find-a-bar/new-york/balthazar-new-york
Avi YashchinFebruary 24, 2015
A little touristy as to be expected in the busy area of Soho. Food is still good and the atmosphere is fun. Good for brunch and dinner.
Meredith BlechmanMay 9, 2015
Best brunch for people watching and delicious food. I love the poached eggs and soldiers, and their baked goods are heavenly.
SuperbJune 19, 2012
Love their weekend brunch items! If you don't have a reservation for the main dining room, opt to wait for a table in the cafe area - the turnover rate is much higher!
Jason BrewDecember 7, 2015
It's a New York institution. Pricey, but you'll almost certainly leave happy. Definitely try the pastries
Damon SununtnasukApril 21, 2017
Atmosphere and Service was excellent. However, for the pice, I expected more from the food. The escargot was amazing, but the wild boar pappardelle was flavorless and the duck confit vegetables meh
CompassJuly 22, 2013
Keith McNally’s Parisian brasserie outshines any imitation within a baguette’s reach. The long lines for table service are a perfect excuse to sip martinis at the intimate bar.
Kathleen CorlessJuly 30, 2018
One of my favorite places to eat at the bar in NYC. Great fish, burgers, wine list, dessert and people watching.
RamSeptember 18, 2015
Classic brasserie, can't go wrong with anything. The oysters and shellfish are the best and service... Perfection!
Kyo SongMarch 11, 2016
Love this place for brunch! Great eggs Benny and French onion soup. Might be a bit of a wait for a table but worth it
Katie SchlossJanuary 30, 2012
Known for their bread, we recommend the Scrambled Eggs In a Puff Pastry with Wild Mushrooms and Asparagus or if you are watching your carbs, try an Egg White Omelette With Herbs.
Michelle CoudonMarch 28, 2012
Amazingly creamy oysters & some of the best frites in town. If there's a long wait eat at the bar. Some of the best seats in the house! http://MichelleC.tv
Angela DumadagJanuary 25, 2015
Seafood tower. Steak frites. Steak tartar. French onion soup. Pommes frites. All amazing. Stumptown coffee. Great wine list too.
Nikki VargasAugust 17, 2011
Has the vibe of a busy Parisian bistro; the escargot are my favorite appetizer; for main course I always go for the steak frites with that decadent bernaise sauce. Great restaurant!
Halstead PropertyDecember 14, 2011
The almond croissant is a great treat for breakfast or afternoon w/ the right amount of almond paste and flaky, buttery but dense dough w/ almond slivers covering the pastry
Kmart FashionDecember 2, 2011
We love their pastries & breads, but best part about this place is the benches outside. Our tip: If you hang out on the benches long enough, you’ll be sure to spot a celebrity.
Amanda HoJanuary 7, 2016
Goat cheese and French onion tart was amazing. Great ambience. Friendly service, albeit very crowded. Must try the dessert!
OdoJuly 9, 2012
Great Soho bistro, always busy, Risotto is great, tartare a classic, the pork belly superb, moules are nice, you can't go wrong here. Full review... Read more
MissConnorFebruary 11, 2018
Delicious breakfast! It’ll be better if you make a reservation ahead, cause it tends to get crowdy between 9-11am
From The World BlogOctober 23, 2012
Amazing breakfast options, like scrambled eggs in puffy pastry, eggs en cocotte or red fruit waffles. At lunch and dinner, everything is also perfect.
Jacqueline SheaNovember 9, 2014
Chocolate chip walnut cookie from the bakery pairs beautifully with the hot chocolate...perfect combo as the weather gets colder
Mindy YapMay 31, 2015
Ask for both butter & bearnaise for your steak frites. Too awesome not to have.
Trae FMay 9, 2015
Consistently good food and service. Always loud and bustling which is part of its charm. One of the city's top spots.
Nate FolkertMarch 4, 2017
orange and sour cream cheesecake with cara cara orange, raspberry, and blood orange reduction
Dorina YuenNovember 16, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Bar and bar side seats are the most fun. Classic solid consistent menu. Banana tart is the only was to go for dessert.
Ms HeleneJune 10, 2012
Nice old worldly French atmosphere. The tuna nicoise salad was awesome with perfectly rare seared tuna served in a generous bowl. Service can be snobby though
Saarim ZamanMay 14, 2016
great place for a solo dining experience, reservations for a party of 1 are easy to get. Also, the steak frites with bernaise.
Sam McCrimsonFebruary 28, 2013
The profiteroles were pretty amazing. Adding new take on this French classic, they replace the creme centre with ice cream. Very delicious.
citichik chickpeaJuly 21, 2012
Excellent, friendly service, delicious quality food. Not a romantic spot, but good place to hit when family is visiting or with a few friends for a nice meal.
Food NetworkAugust 5, 2011
Bobby Flay, of Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, recommends Balthazar, Keith McNally's legendary Soho bistro, that serves classic French dishes. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more
Anita MooreDecember 23, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Sit at the bar (if you cna bear the wait). Order a dirty martini with a side of oysters. Peoplewatch. Thank me later.
Dina FierroApril 30, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The half grapefruit at $7.50 is, unsurprisingly, discernably less delicious than the $13 half grapefruit I once ordered from room service at the Mandarin Oriental.
The Corcoran GroupSeptember 4, 2010
A NYC Institution, which has one of the best brunches around. Try the Sour Cream and Hazelnut Waffles with Warm Berries!
Renee MaslikhovAugust 16, 2011
Best apple martini in the city. Mixologists use a proprietary mixture that includes fresh apple pulp! Not sweet and liquor tasting! Tart, fresh and delicious as it should be!
Fatma GencApril 30, 2015
Bit toontouristic but still great atmosphere. The waiters could've learn a bit more about French cuisine culture, but oh well.. This is NY!
Kiwi WangOctober 4, 2016
An institution and for good reason. The bakery is incredible, and best chicken liver mousse in the city.
naveenAugust 6, 2010
Been here 50+ times
great for a morning meeting obvs. bring something to read, get there earlier than your party and snag one of the half-circle booths against the back wall (my spot!). ginger citrus tea. decompress.
Marina StanleyApril 17, 2014
Banana Tart for your bucket list. It's the most Amazing. I would choose it as my last meal on earth.
Jenny CrowleyApril 14, 2016
Order the butternut squash agnolotti (starter) and the profiteroles (dessert). Both are tasty and fun to say!
CacharrónDecember 14, 2014
The Brunch, capital letters. Benedict eggs and onion soup made my winter. Book in advance or be prepared to wait 1h30.
Deb LawlerJune 3, 2016
French toast! Also love bakery next door for to go items!
Janice McmanusMarch 21, 2015
Everything is great here. Artichoke tomato soup, Balthasar salad, salmon and chicken. Great ambiance, wine and food.
Ryan WilliamsNovember 14, 2012
"At the Soho brasserie, "Le Grand "($95) is a platter of solely oysters while "Le Balthazar "($145) is loaded with three tiers: a bottom layer of oysters and clams, a middle tier containing a..." Read more
Kay TeoOctober 4, 2017
Simple French classics. Speedy service, tables crammed together to turn over customer after customer all day and night long. Overpriced, boring but weirdly enough worth the hype. Get choc pot de creme
StyleiteJuly 5, 2011
Eating in the dining room is nice, but real Francophiles know the bakery is where it’s at. Pick up a pain au chocolat and a baguette (or three), and don’t miss out on the lemonade.
Honghui YuApril 8, 2018
Classic brunch spot. Can get very busy on weekends so try to get there early to avoid a wait.
Rita BaltazarAugust 15, 2015
Onion soup, oisters, Baltazar steak, fries, the mussels, everything is good! Must try the bruch :)
Larissa VazOctober 21, 2012
One of my favorites! To start ask for the Chicken liver w foie grass mousse, a nice wine and then the classic bar steak. Nham!
Jessica WickhamJanuary 6, 2017
Had a lovely fancy brunch, recommend the avocado and poached eggs on toast - eggs were cooked perfectly!

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