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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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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.
Larissa VazOctober 21, 2012One of my favorites! To start ask for the Chicken liver w foie grass mousse, a nice wine and then the classic bar steak. Nham!
Kay TeoOctober 4, 2017Simple 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
Silvia Butta CaliceJanuary 3, 2015Fancy, elegant, chic! The food is delicious and the service is amazing! Pricy but worth it
Trae FMay 9, 2015Consistently good food and service. Always loud and bustling which is part of its charm. One of the city's top spots.- IlseFebruary 27, 2015Everything is good here. Go for the classics: oysters, steak frites, confit de canard...
Katie SchlossJanuary 30, 2012Known 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.
Jacqueline SheaNovember 9, 2014Chocolate chip walnut cookie from the bakery pairs beautifully with the hot chocolate...perfect combo as the weather gets colder- Michelle CoudonMarch 28, 2012Amazingly 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
StyleiteJuly 5, 2011Eating 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.
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)
PercolateApril 14, 2012An 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.
Maria D'eliaMay 23, 2010I 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
My favorite place for special occasions. You can't go wrong with anything there
Polina WeitzJanuary 27, 2018The next-door bakery has delicious breads and delicious pastries to go. Highly recommended!
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.
Nisa GOctober 14, 2014Great Frenchie spot in NYC. Good for a weekday breakfast or lunch. Reservation is a must.
Food NetworkAugust 5, 2011Bobby 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
The sole en papillote is delicious!!! Such a festive vibe.
- 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
Kevin MurphyApril 29, 2016Great atmosphere. Excellent service. And fantastic food. Love the ham and Gruyere sandwich. $$$$ though
Lara RoseApril 23, 2012I 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!
Sit at the bar (if you cna bear the wait). Order a dirty martini with a side of oysters. Peoplewatch. Thank me later.
Classic and yummy, the pan-roasted chicken with chanterelles and spaetzle is surprisingly my favorite here over the tartare
Mindy YapMay 31, 2015Ask for both butter & bearnaise for your steak frites. Too awesome not to have.
Paulo Catta PretaJanuary 7, 2013Fantastic French cuisine. I would recommend Steak Tartare and Steak au Poivre. A good Bourdeaux wine matches very nice.
Ossy AlawwamOctober 13, 2014Béarnaise so creamy you'll drink it all. Fries were excellent, steak not up to expectations
Roberto CosteSeptember 18, 2016Extraordinary service and great place to have breakfast in Soho. The pastry is amazing
Marco VoormolenMay 14, 2015Great food, Nice french ambiance. Nothing too special (ambiance-wise) for people who regularly go to France. Bring enough $
burgers, goat cheese tarte, and french onion soup are literally killers. go for the balthazar tower of (seafood) power if you're feeling extravagant.
Gianna NebbiaMay 30, 2023This 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.
Anam KhanApril 1, 2013Favorite place in the city, trendy, hip & cozy, with stumptown coffee on their menu being an added bonus.
PurplelabnycJuly 12, 2010Great 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
Best bread in town, in fact, the only bread even my German relatives concede is better than what they get at home...
Liz LiguoriApril 16, 2013The 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.
Stuart HendersonMarch 26, 2017Fantastic food but get there as early as possible or book ahead. Gets very busy.
Phenomenal Appetizers: Steak Tartare, Warm Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions Tart... :)
Andreas KanakisApril 3, 2015It'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.
Leticia GarciaDecember 18, 2016Everything is delicious! For dessert lovers, apple tarte is just the best!!
Jonathan CrawfordSeptember 23, 2014Great steak frites. Awesome French seafood. I hit this place every time I'm in NYC.
The New York TimesAugust 27, 2010Balthazar 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
Eloi GuterresSeptember 8, 2013One of the most amazing Brunch in NY. Eggs Florentine, Benedict or Norwegian are all great!
SparkieSeptember 26, 2012SoHo: 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!
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- Mon–Wed
- 7:30 AM–11:30 AM
- Noon–4:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
- Thu–Fri
- 7:30 AM–11:30 AM
- Noon–4:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–1:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
(212) 965-1414
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