Keith McNally's iconic Parisian-brasserie since 1997, prized for consistently excellent bistro fare (that seafood platter!), buzzy people-watching, and lively, zoo-like crowds night after night.
“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." Full review
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." Full review
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."
DK Eyewitness
"The jewel in restaurateur Keith McNally’s crown remains a popular draw, thanks to the Parisian brasserie setting, good- quality food, superb wine selection, and lively bar scene."
Rough Guide
"Keith McNally’s bistro is still one of the hottest restaurants in town."
New York Magazine
Critic's Pick
"Schiller's may be Keith McNally's newest nightlife nexus, but Balthazar is his masterpiece, an evocation of a Paris brasserie that outglows anything within Brie-tossing distance of the Seine." Full review
Bloomberg
"What's particularly wonderful about Balthazar is that even the less enviable items (bouillabaise excepted) are no worse than typical downtown fare." Full review
The Infatuation
7.8
"We’ll keep this short and sweet. Mad action. That’s what goes on at Balthazar. It’s an absolute zoo." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The spacious restaurant serves straightforward, often delicious, bistro fare seven days a week that has remained as consistent as the crowds." Full review
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Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
New York Magazine
Bloomberg
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