I liked Baltazar. The food very good. All we had tasted amazing. Service was good although it felt like there were rushing us out of the table for the next customer. Also, waiter wasn’t that gentle. That everything ended up working fine. Atmosphere is the highlight of the place. Decoration is pretty and gets you to Europe for sure. I do recommend this place.
My friend and I celebrated my birthday here. The our server and the restaurant staff were extremely accommodating and came up to us serval times to check in on us! The atmosphere is lighthearted and fun, yet exudes fine dining. The food was extraordinary!!! Everything from the in house bread to the oysters to the main dishes were tasty and fresh. Highly recommend!
For a long standing establishment of NYC the food is of decent quality, however nothing is truly outstanding either. Thought there are still notes to be left, avoid the steaks at all costs, the duck confit was decent and so was the corn ravioli. The service as expected was exceptional.
This Resturant is aesthetically beautiful. Balthazar is extremely sought after and always busy . Was absolutely packed on a rainy Sunday night .
Was a very warm welcome, the poor waiters are so busy they really have a hard time to check on your frequently. So I will not hold that against them for being rather slow .
The bib salad was a complete rip off . $21 for the worst salad ever . I was completely shocked for a restaurant of this reputation. Seriously they may as well just give you a head of lettuce and have you just pour your own dressing on because that’s not too far off on how bland and boring was . No vegetables no nothing .
Escargot was very good .
Dessert was extremely delicious.
I would come back to try a few of the entrees. But was seriously disappointed with that salad.
Visited in Aug 2023
This iconic French brasserie was on my list of must visit places for my trip to NYC, and it didn’t disappoint. While the steak frites is the most popular dish here, we went with some other choices (duck confit, halibut, burger) and each of them were quite fantastic. Desserts were exquisite and the cocktails were also pretty darn good.
A definite recommendation for folks visiting NYC
Balthazar !!! This wonderful location in the heart of Soho. The service is average, the dish are little above average. I love your burger here. The patty are delicious, but the huge onion rings are very greasy :( .. it's a classic you should give it a chance.
Went there for Christmas Eve. The atmosphere is awesome, the servers are super kind and on top of it. The food was good, yet not at the level I expected, could definitely be a lot better.
Decent French restaurant with a reputation for great food. The menu was traditional with a great selection. The only downside is that the portions are on the smaller side. We had duck which I would highly recommend. The interior is very nice and they also have great outdoor seating. I would advise booking given it’s popular.
This is one of my favorite places to go while in Manhattan. Consistently good with wonderful service. The atmosphere is like sitting in a great brasserie in Paris while eating moules and frites. The profiterole’s for dessert are perfect. Make reservations in advance as they are necessary.
Make sure to make a reservation. It is a tourist trap but surprisingly a great place for brunch. Sit indoors if you can. I came in w preconceived notions that this place would be a typical tourtisy place w so so ok menu and food, but it turns out the food, menu and service was amazing! Our waiter was really kind and took time to talk to us. The service was quick and seamless. The pasteries, cocktail and our brunch food was incredible. I left feeling satisfied.
Had lunch here, and while the food was OK it wasn’t stand out. The salad presentation was lazy, and overall was just OK it used to be better. Service was good. This place used to be standout but has definitely slipped.
Amazing place for dinner with friends over the holidays. Recommend getting the steak (the mushroom ravioli and porcini risotto might be better for lunch). The Balthazar drink is amazing.
Not much else can be said about the iconic Balthazar. We are lucky to get a table without a reservation since it is summer and most New Yorkers are away. Must try Tuna Crudo. It’s to die for. Escargot is on point. Steak Frites and Roasted chicken are delicious and full of flavor. Fries are crunchy and well seasoned. Top of with fresh craft cocktails such as French Martini.
Definitely recommend coming here. Have gone for brunch, lunch and dinner. The service is exceptional! They are extremely attentive and always ready to fix a wobbly table.
The food is great and I highly recommend ordering the seafood tower, mussels, steak, omelette, escargot, steak tartar, salmon and toast, as well as the lobster pasta.
The bread served prior to the meal is a must! The only thing I would note is that often times the appetizers aren’t worth the price, the tuna crudo is great but for what you’re paying you aren’t receiving a lot… I am all about quality over quantity though in this case it’s a little too hefty.
Overall one of our go tos and am always excited to come here.
Saide Nur ALP (saide’s)
+4
A hot spot French restaurant surprisingly famous with their burger located in demand neighborhood.
The burger was pretty amazing since meat was thick, but the cheese didn’t have much taste.On the other hand onion rings were extremely greasy that hurt my stomach afterwards.
I recommend to visit and ask for a indoor table since the decoration is fabulous.
Iconic French restaurant in Soho
Great bar, French fries, escargot, burgers and salads. Famous for their seafood towers.
The ambiance is one of the best in the city!
I loved every second of Balthazar! It absolutely lived up to the hype. This Parisian restaurant is busy and always has a buzz! Make an online res or drop in and try to get one as soon as you can because it fills up. It’s a “hotspot” and deservedly so. Had a great brunch and can’t wait to go back. Easily the most interesting avocado toast I’ve ever had. They hit the mark and passed it! Make this a must visit on your next trip to NYC. Balthazar is quintessential SoHo in every sense of the phrase.
It is a place where commercially has done everything right-well so I can tell why they are highly rated in reviews and a popular eating place in Soho area. How should I put the review?! The experience is like wearing COS basics with the latest Polo Piaget watch. Service is a top notch. If I would come and visit it again, I would have ordered the oysters with a glass of rosé champagne, sitting by the bar. 👍❤️
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