Iconic French brasserie with steak frites, brunch & pastries in a classy space with red banquettes.
At a glance
#31 of 81 French restaurants in New York #45 of 93 Seafood restaurants in New YorkLocalGuideWorld score: 4.40
Rating breakdown
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5 ★64%
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4 ★23%
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3 ★7%
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2 ★3%
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1 ★3%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Balthazar?
- Balthazar is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 6,421 reviews.
- How does Balthazar rank in New York?
- Balthazar is #31 of 81 French restaurants in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Balthazar located?
- 80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012, United States — 3.2 km from the center of New York.
- How can I contact Balthazar?
- Phone: +1 212-965-1414 · Website: balthazarny.com
Beautiful restaurant with a nice ambiance. Food was better than we expected. Would recommend to try out steak tartare, tuna and steak frites. Duck was a bit dry for our taste but didn’t taste bad at all. Overall, would definitely come back.
One downside was the wait time despite making a reservation and coming early.
One downside was the wait time despite making a reservation and coming early.
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.
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.
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. 👍❤️
Service was amazing but the food wasn’t good at all. We got the tuna appetizer and the tuna itself was low quality and chewy. The cheese tart appetizer was ok at best, and for an expensive restaurant you’d expect the bread to come out warmed or toasted but it was cool and tasted like it had been sitting in a plastic container all day. If you want to stop here, stop in briefly for the service and maybe a couple drinks, but save your money and your appetite for one of the many high quality French restaurants nearby.
Tried a couple of items from here for breakfast. Really liked the smoked salmon croissant. The cheese muffins were not at all fresh and tasted sour. Carrot cake was much better. Nutella puff was good but not so fresh.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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