Balthazar
French Restaurant$$$$
SoHo, New York
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"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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Pamela TDecember 7, 2010Forever the quintessential NYC spot, packed with "beautiful people"--I love this place. Call me common, but the hamburger & fries are absolutely the BEST.
DonFebruary 16, 2012The crispy pork belly on polenta is fantastic, as is the wine list and service. Great for lunch and catch ups.
Sam PezzulloAugust 15, 2013Classic brunch spot. Treat yourself to a glass of champagne and half a dozen oysters.
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
Carlos Balthazar SummSeptember 26, 2017Order the steak & frites! They are simply amazing! You'll be very happy! ☺️
The sole en papillote is delicious!!! Such a festive vibe.
Aileen TseJanuary 5, 2013amazing steak frites. the garlic butter is unbelievable. french onion soup is also great
alomery maleJanuary 22, 2014bring a dollar for the attendant if you're going to the restroom - nice lounge area & use of girly products
MartinSeptember 3, 2016Duck Confit w/ Yukon Gold Potatoes, Cipollini Onions, Wild Mushrooms and Frisée
Aicha BaakiliMay 19, 2012I love the breakfast at balthazar soho... try the Eggs Florentine, or the EggsBenedict... and more
Steak Frites were fantastic. Full English Breakfast was really good, but not at the same level.
Gabriel HayesAugust 10, 2015Great French restaurant in SoHo. Quite pricey but worthwhile to experience.
Jonathan BellingerMarch 21, 2011The branzini is really really good. Start with Island Creek oysters (from my hometown) and have a glass of the sancerre. Amazing.
Design*SpongeMarch 27, 2011Order the Pavlova for dessert - baked to perfection meringue - crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside served with warm berries!
Tiago SardeliOctober 19, 2014Fries and bread are not to be missed. French onion soup is great. Steak is ok.
Rune GladAugust 7, 2013The restrooms are not for the shy ones- there is a servant there standing approx 2" away from you while you're doing your business!
Jessica FradonoJune 1, 2013Go for the eggs Benedict. Skip the florentine, it was not so good. French Onion soup was delicious!
Lars FreitagAugust 23, 2016Somekind a place to be. Good food, authentic atmosphere. Just a little bit overpriced.
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.
- lynn friedmanSeptember 13, 2013bring a dollar for the attendant if you're going to the restroom - nice lounge area & use of girly products
Mario BataliFebruary 17, 2011go early on weekdays breakfast. Perfect for a breakfast meeting. Killer weekend brunch Great wine list a traditional bloody marys
Brett JossAugust 11, 2014Escargot is wonderful. Only go during the week... Tourist trap on the weekends.
Tobias KJune 5, 2016I got a croissant at Ceci Cela for $2.20 that was extraordinary. Then I walked down the street to Balthazar where the light fixtures were fancy and the $3.50 croissant was quite mediocre.
Chicken paillard is a great, light lunch. Thin chicken breast topped with nicely dressed salad.
Terrines forever. Get here early because things sell out, especially on weekends!
Stephanie KleinJune 17, 2012Goat cheese onion tart, French Martini. Or soldiers and eggs with strong coffee and a paper for breakfast.
Order the escargots and hold on to your bread - you'll want it to mop up the incredible garlic butter that comes with the snails.
Amazing sea food tower, perfect steak frites, great brunch, fresh and delicious oysters. Oh, and the decor is beautiful.
Sonia ChiuJune 11, 2012The chocolate almond cake and the pistachio madeleines are my favorite. I'd avoid the bread pudding...
If you like your drinks extra-hot, this is the place for you. Other than that, great breads and pastry.. America does France without seeming like a theme park.
Social Espionage, LLCDecember 28, 2010Get there early, sit at the bar or table with a friend and order the seafood tower and a bottle of Chateauneuf Du Pape. Perfect evening out.
Laila LambSeptember 5, 2012Totally worth maneuvering thru the hoards of tourists. The restaurant and bakery will leave you singing like wow.
David SchorrJune 28, 2014Insanely expensive relative to what you get. The food is very good but you can easily do just as good, if not better, for far less $$ elsewhere.
Rafael Casas A.March 22, 2013The best onion soup in the world! Nice atmosphere, great service!! It's a must!!!
Krystal PinoApril 13, 2013I know you're going to say I'm crazy, but try the burger. It's out of this world.
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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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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. MasterCard & American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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