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Balthazar

French Restaurant$$$$

SoHo, New York

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Balthazar

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Ranked #7 for steak in New York
The tarts 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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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!
Dani RibichaMay 30, 2019
Top classic in Soho. French cuisine at its best
dawn.in.newyorkJune 23, 2015
Solid steak tartare! The best one by far in NYC.
Silvia Butta CaliceJanuary 3, 2015
Fancy, elegant, chic! The food is delicious and the service is amazing! Pricy but worth it
IlseFebruary 27, 2015
Everything is good here. Go for the classics: oysters, steak frites, confit de canard...
PercolateApril 14, 2012
An old Soho standby. Not much to add about Balthazar except that it's worth making a reservation (especially on Friday mornings). Oh, and we're not sure about that bowl of coffee.
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.
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
Jacqueline SheaNovember 9, 2014
Chocolate chip walnut cookie from the bakery pairs beautifully with the hot chocolate...perfect combo as the weather gets colder
Gabrielle SarmientoDecember 18, 2012
Great 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)
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!
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
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.
Alinutza VJanuary 7, 2016
Been here 5+ times
My favorite place for special occasions. You can't go wrong with anything there
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
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.
Maria D'eliaMay 23, 2010
I got skate fish with green beans, it was moist. They have a nice selection of fresh fish and oysters.The stile of this cuisine is french. I like the breadI heard it is a really good place for brunc
Kevin MurphyApril 29, 2016
Great atmosphere. Excellent service. And fantastic food. Love the ham and Gruyere sandwich. $$$$ though
Polina WeitzJanuary 27, 2018
The next-door bakery has delicious breads and delicious pastries to go. Highly recommended!
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantDecember 18, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The sole en papillote is delicious!!! Such a festive vibe.
Lara RoseApril 23, 2012
Been here 5+ times
I love this quick sandwich spot. You can sit on the benches outside after you order, and don't forget to ask to get your panini warmed up!
The Tastes that Make the CityJanuary 28, 2015
The pommes frites are the best french fries in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more
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
Mindy YapMay 31, 2015
Ask for both butter & bearnaise for your steak frites. Too awesome not to have.
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.
Taher AlmuslemaniOctober 5, 2015
Escargot and the grilled chicken sandwich were spectacular!!
Gianna NebbiaMay 30, 2023
This may be the most overhyped restaurant in New York. Everything was under seasoned. The burger is very diner-esque. Which is totally fine if you’re not paying $30 for it.
Nisa GOctober 14, 2014
Great Frenchie spot in NYC. Good for a weekday breakfast or lunch. Reservation is a must.
Ossy AlawwamOctober 13, 2014
Béarnaise so creamy you'll drink it all. Fries were excellent, steak not up to expectations
Paulo Catta PretaJanuary 7, 2013
Fantastic French cuisine. I would recommend Steak Tartare and Steak au Poivre. A good Bourdeaux wine matches very nice.
Marco VoormolenMay 14, 2015
Great food, Nice french ambiance. Nothing too special (ambiance-wise) for people who regularly go to France. Bring enough $
Valentina MonteFebruary 20, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Classic and yummy, the pan-roasted chicken with chanterelles and spaetzle is surprisingly my favorite here over the tartare
PurplelabnycJuly 12, 2010
Great breakfast, great people watching, great scene. Love it! Anna Wintour of Vogue is spotted here very often and last time I was there, I saw Christy Turlington eating fries!Killer Sunday brun Read more
Roberto CosteSeptember 18, 2016
Extraordinary service and great place to have breakfast in Soho. The pastry is amazing
Anam KhanApril 1, 2013
Favorite place in the city, trendy, hip & cozy, with stumptown coffee on their menu being an added bonus.
Stuart HendersonMarch 26, 2017
Fantastic food but get there as early as possible or book ahead. Gets very busy.
Jan PlassOctober 20, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Best bread in town, in fact, the only bread even my German relatives concede is better than what they get at home...
Lu B.September 12, 2014
duck.. OMG.. that's the way to go! ..and ask for the wine menu.. just tight
Leticia GarciaDecember 18, 2016
Everything is delicious! For dessert lovers, apple tarte is just the best!!
cynthia wangAugust 30, 2011
Been here 5+ times
burgers, goat cheese tarte, and french onion soup are literally killers. go for the balthazar tower of (seafood) power if you're feeling extravagant.
Jonathan CrawfordSeptember 23, 2014
Great steak frites. Awesome French seafood. I hit this place every time I'm in NYC.
Gregory DominguezNovember 25, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Phenomenal Appetizers: Steak Tartare, Warm Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions Tart... :)
SparkieSeptember 26, 2012
SoHo: I have seen Katie Holmes Cruise and Suri close this place down, and all I wanted was to bring home a loaf of bread. Try any of their baked goods!
Eloi GuterresSeptember 8, 2013
One of the most amazing Brunch in NY. Eggs Florentine, Benedict or Norwegian are all great!
Will JohnsonAugust 7, 2011
for those that cringe when they hear steak tartar....this is a whole different way to enjoy it. that and the bouillabaisse are great hearty meals to try here.
MaraFebruary 5, 2017
Love the vibe and the foie gras is delicious!
Liz LiguoriApril 16, 2013
The latte came out after the food. $21 for Norwegian Eggs Benedict (egg shells included). Quite shocked considering the establishment, but they did get the service end correct and picked up the tab.
Andreas KanakisApril 3, 2015
It's one of those places where you think being so famous would damage its quality, but it's definitely not the case. Good comfort tasty food is served at all times.
The New York TimesAugust 27, 2010
Balthazar is one of the NYT restaurant critic Sam Sifton’s 50 favorite NYC restaurants. To see the full list, get The Scoop iPhone app, an inside guide to New York: NYTimes.com/thescoop
Maia MaglanqueDecember 12, 2012
It was great. Really nice staff. Had the sour cream hazelnut waffles with the espresso.

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