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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..."(46 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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Kay TeoOctober 4, 2017Chicken paillard is incredibly juicy, hidden gem menu item not to be overlooked
Sirrý SvöludóttirMarch 10, 2015The warm goat cheese (pictured) and the onion soup the best I have tasted 🇫🇷👍 Will be back!
Kathleen CorlessJuly 30, 2018One of my favorite places to eat at the bar in NYC. Great fish, burgers, wine list, dessert and people watching.
Nikki VargasAugust 17, 2011Has 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!
Meredith BlechmanMay 9, 2015Best brunch for people watching and delicious food. I love the poached eggs and soldiers, and their baked goods are heavenly.
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.
- Damon SununtnasukApril 21, 2017Atmosphere 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
Steve WattsMarch 1, 2015Absolutely buzzing....be sure to make a reservation...great steak au poivre and lamb t-bone
CompassJuly 22, 2013Keith 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.
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
BarChickAugust 14, 2013An 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, 2015A 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.
Angela DumadagJanuary 25, 2015Seafood tower. Steak frites. Steak tartar. French onion soup. Pommes frites. All amazing. Stumptown coffee. Great wine list too.
RamSeptember 18, 2015Classic brasserie, can't go wrong with anything. The oysters and shellfish are the best and service... Perfection!
ZoozJanuary 21, 2020Wonderful experience and often very busy, so book in advance. The steak here is great and also the mussels
Amanda HoJanuary 7, 2016Goat cheese and French onion tart was amazing. Great ambience. Friendly service, albeit very crowded. Must try the dessert!
From The World BlogOctober 23, 2012Amazing breakfast options, like scrambled eggs in puffy pastry, eggs en cocotte or red fruit waffles. At lunch and dinner, everything is also perfect.
Renee MaslikhovAugust 16, 2011Best 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!
MissConnorFebruary 11, 2018Delicious breakfast! It’ll be better if you make a reservation ahead, cause it tends to get crowdy between 9-11am
Bar and bar side seats are the most fun. Classic solid consistent menu. Banana tart is the only was to go for dessert.
Saarim ZamanMay 14, 2016great place for a solo dining experience, reservations for a party of 1 are easy to get. Also, the steak frites with bernaise.
Halstead PropertyDecember 14, 2011The 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
Ms HeleneJune 10, 2012Nice 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
Kiwi WangOctober 4, 2016An institution and for good reason. The bakery is incredible, and best chicken liver mousse in the city.
Ilker AkarMay 27, 2014NY a ne zaman gitsem muhakkak ya sabah kahvaltısını ya da akşam üstü birşeyler içmek uğradığım mekan. The place I visit whenever travel to NY for a breakfast or afternoon drink....
Janice McmanusMarch 21, 2015Everything is great here. Artichoke tomato soup, Balthasar salad, salmon and chicken. Great ambiance, wine and food.
Sam McCrimsonFebruary 28, 2013The profiteroles were pretty amazing. Adding new take on this French classic, they replace the creme centre with ice cream. Very delicious.
Barry FlemingMarch 17, 2017Classic fare at a venerable institution in SoHo - but with prices that will make you think twice about returning when compared to other NYC options
Kmart FashionDecember 2, 2011We 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.
Jenny CrowleyApril 14, 2016Order the butternut squash agnolotti (starter) and the profiteroles (dessert). Both are tasty and fun to say!
Honghui YuApril 8, 2018Classic brunch spot. Can get very busy on weekends so try to get there early to avoid a wait.
Jessica WickhamJanuary 6, 2017Had a lovely fancy brunch, recommend the avocado and poached eggs on toast - eggs were cooked perfectly!
Fatma GencApril 30, 2015Bit toontouristic but still great atmosphere. The waiters could've learn a bit more about French cuisine culture, but oh well.. This is NY!
Maribel LaraAugust 16, 2014The duck shepherds pie was divinely rich. Plenty of meat, wonderful wine sauce and a properly crisp potato topping.
SuperbJune 19, 2012Love 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!
citichik chickpeaJuly 21, 2012Excellent, 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.
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- Toni HaberApril 14, 2014Everyone knows Balthazar for its baked goods and high profile clientele. Sit down at the Soho restaurant for a meal and iced coffee drink.
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?
Vincent ZhangAugust 31, 2013The goat cheese tart is unforgettable. Make sure to come on Saturday for the short ribs. Excellent duck confit.
The bartender triumvirate on weekends of George, Leo, & Yorgos is the best in the business. Order an espresso martini.
Rita BaltazarAugust 15, 2015Onion soup, oisters, Baltazar steak, fries, the mussels, everything is good! Must try the bruch :)
JM ParveauxNovember 26, 2015Typical French bistro - it's like being in Paris but with a nicer staff! A bit more pricey than the standard French restaurants in the city
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.
CacharrónDecember 14, 2014The Brunch, capital letters. Benedict eggs and onion soup made my winter. Book in advance or be prepared to wait 1h30.
The Corcoran GroupSeptember 4, 2010A NYC Institution, which has one of the best brunches around. Try the Sour Cream and Hazelnut Waffles with Warm Berries!
- Ra ScorpioMarch 12, 2019Service was Amazing! Steak frites, cheeseburger, lobster risotto and beet salad were unbelievably delicious.
Ashley ChanApril 1, 2017Pretty standard French fare...except the desserts! Would not recommend the mussels and escargots due to the small portion and lack of flavor. But the almond cake and ricotta tart were UNBELIEVABLE.
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- Thu–Fri
- 7:30 AM–11:30 AM
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- 5:30 PM–1:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
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(212) 965-1414
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