Balthazar
21 expert reviews
“Over the years, the straightforward, often delicious, bistro fare has remained as consistent as the crowds.”
– Concierge
Fodor's
"Most out-of-towners agree that it's worth making reservations to experience restaurateur Keith McNally's flagship, a painstakingly accurate reproduction of a Parisian brasserie with an insider New York feel."
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Insight Guides
"Dinner reservations can be tricky to secure at this gorgeous, glittering Parisian bistro, so at least plump for breakfast, lunch, or a drink at the bar."
Travel + Leisure
"Owned by Keith McNally, this French bistro was named one of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2004 by Restaurant Magazine and rightly so, with a menu featuring fresh oysters."
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Zagat
"There's "never a dull moment" at Keith McNally's "high-profile" SoHo brasserie, where the "belle epoque" decor, "heady Parisian atmosphere" and "memorable" French fare."
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BlackBook
"Pull its share of tourists now, but Balthazar is still king. Scenetastic breakfast starts many a Soho player's day, while lunch is the buzziest scene in Soho."