Balthazar
French Restaurant$$$$
SoHo, New York
The steak frites at Balthazar is a can't miss
"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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burgers, goat cheese tarte, and french onion soup are literally killers. go for the balthazar tower of (seafood) power if you're feeling extravagant.
Anam KhanApril 1, 2013Favorite place in the city, trendy, hip & cozy, with stumptown coffee on their menu being an added bonus.
Eloi GuterresSeptember 8, 2013One of the most amazing Brunch in NY. Eggs Florentine, Benedict or Norwegian are all great!
Dan TorresMarch 16, 2018Classics are classics for a reason. You can’t go wrong with any menu item here.
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!
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.
Tash QayyumNovember 22, 2015No table available for whole day without reservation at 3:30pm but got place after a 15 minute wait at the bar. Kevin , the bar tender made us feel welcome. Had great Egg Norwegian and Salmon with
The Wall Street JournalApril 10, 2012"I order a big creamy bowl of café au lait when the place is peppered with discreet, big-deal New Yorkers." -Chef Gabrielle Hamilton, in the WSJ's Insider's Guide to New York City Read more
Nadia Geneviève MasriFebruary 16, 2019Love the ham and gruyere sandwich. Salade nicoise is pretty great, too!- Wendy QiuJanuary 26, 2015Amazing beef tartare. Salmon is perfectly seasoned and cooked. Constantly packed.
- The Tastes that Make the CityJanuary 28, 2015The pommes frites are the best french fries in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more
$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 😊
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.
Vito GialloAugust 31, 2012Very nice atmosphere....and very good French wine list. Also really liked the agnolotti. Lamb good but not as great.
Carrie LeongJuly 4, 2013The escagots with garlic butter is a must try and try their pomegranate punch cocktail! Nice food!
Georgie CastillaSeptember 22, 2012One of the finest restaurants in the area. Service is exquisite. Try the escargots and, believe me, the bread!- Get your Stumptown cold brew here, and don't forget to grab an exquisite blueberry muffin.
Kathleen CreelAugust 18, 2018The dessert is spectacular and the perfect way to finish a meal@on a date night.
Theresa MarkoApril 28, 2012The steak of the steak Frites, cooked Medium, is Just PERFECT! They will let you sub the frites for veggies for $4 more
Jacqueline OliverioDecember 31, 2012Best brunch in SoHo. Great people watching, you never know who you'll be rubbing elbows with at any given time.- 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
Tim MuellerOctober 24, 2010Come for cocktails at 5:00PM for awesome complentary bar snacks. All of the food is top notch, but do yourself a favor and have the profiteroles for dessert.
Jonathan CrawfordSeptember 23, 2014Great steak frites. Awesome French seafood. I hit this place every time I'm in NYC.
Michelle WilesNovember 13, 2016Food was okay. Not amazing for the price and brand of the spot though. Interior decor is great
Citra D PutriNovember 29, 2010Absolutely amazing. Order the appetizer Tete de Veau and the Goat Cheese Tarte for your entrée. I liked the Pork Belly the most. -Mattin Noblia, Top Chef
Gabrielle SarmientoDecember 18, 2012Great place to have some wine and cheese ! Oh and don't forget to have one of those yummy hard boiled eggs that is offered at the bar.. ;o)
Chris TamezOctober 22, 2010The caramelized onion and goat cheese, also the beef tar tar are a must try!! Don't wait, sit at the bar and ask for mike or Brian.. They are the best!
Thompson HotelsJune 7, 201160 Thompson concierge Paul recommends the quiet weekday breakfast. The scrambled eggs in puff pastry are by far the best item on the menu.- Xx XxMarch 10, 2018Iconic and perhaps a bit overrated, but a splendid bar at which to people watch and sample solid French cooking.
BravoJanuary 26, 2010Absolutely amazing. Order the appetizer Tete de Veau and the Goat Cheese Tarte for your entrée. I liked the Pork Belly the most. -Mattin Noblia, Top Chef
Haritha PamireddyJuly 15, 2017Great food and service . Don't miss the puff pastry and scrambled eggs !
get here before 10am on weekends and you'll probably be able to snag a seat.
a classic for a reason. French onion soup has the best broth in the city.
Christine TaffeAugust 26, 2011You just have to go. Eggs Norwegian (or Benedict - the best in the world), sour cream hazelnut waffles...heart-breakingly good.
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
Silvia Butta CaliceJanuary 3, 2015Fancy, elegant, chic! The food is delicious and the service is amazing! Pricy but worth it
Santino SladavicSeptember 25, 2013Great pastries for client meetings. Exquisite in taste and appearance. Delish coffee as well.
Carmen GuzmánNovember 10, 2015The povlova dessert was amazing. I will definitely return to this wonderful place.
Thibaut De VylderApril 3, 2011Wine prices are cheaper than in europe. We do not have meursaut at 100$ (65 euros) in restqirqnt in Brussels qnymore! Delicious plates! Enjoy.
Bahri OkurogluJuly 1, 2014Dorade farcie is tasty. Profiteroles with ice cream was really nice. It was only a bit too noisy- Eduardo RamirezAugust 6, 2019Constantly crowded. At least the food is good. Venue was really successful at reminding me of visiting Paris.
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