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 by miso80
I went there for some wine and some oysters..delicious! And with the freezing snow outside...the ambiance did more than just warm my hands and nose :)
Try the good wine, the oysters and seafood...and although I did not try the pastries and breads...my friends told me that they should not be missed! Leave a Comment Theme: FrenchPrice: US$31-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 80 Spring St, Manhattan, NY 10012Phone: 212-965-1414Directions: SOHO.Website: www.balthazarny.com
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This is my favorite place to eat*. I love the atmosphere and the food, although I always order the same thing.
They say you need reservations weeks in advance, but I have always walked in on the spur of the moment and have been seated, if not immediately, within a half an hour. Of course, I don't go at the height of the lunch or dinner hour.
There is a very nice bar where you can wait and have a glass of wine.
Dress for Sunday brunch is casual.
You may want to check http://www.chowhound.com or epinions for other customer reviews
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*SEE ALSO MY REVIEW ON MY SECOND FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN NYC ON MY FLUSHING AND FOREST HILLS PAGES. The restaurant is Dirty Pierre's.
I almost always order the goat cheese tarte and a glass of wine. It is not a lot of food, but it gives me room to have the Pavlova for desert. If you want hartier fare, you might try the macaroni and cheese. My brother-in-law thinks it is the best he has ever eaten. It's too rich for me. My sister likes the cheese plate. The liver and onions were a big disappointment.
Depending on what you order, Balthazar may be considered average or expensive. Wine and desert will greatly add to the expense. Leave a Comment Theme: FrenchPrice: US$31-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 80 Spring St, Manhattan, NY 10012Phone: 212-965-1414Directions: SOHO
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 Actually Pastis but they look
almost identical by tomhoward
I really can't recommend this place enough, although it's no secret in New York, and youll have to book well in advance to have a hope of getting onto one of the closely packed, but very stylish, tables.
As well as quality food, wines and service, they have their own bakery that serves the whole chain.
Reasonable prices for such a high class French restaurant.
Also used as a location shoot for quite a few TV shows and films. Leave a Comment
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Balthazar may seem like an intimidating place, and the waitresses give off a somewhat snooty vibe on entering Balthazar, but the food is excellent and the waitresses turn out friendly asfter all. Lavish surroundings, with a French feel. 'Reminiscent of a turn of the century Paraisian brasserie' says the website. I spent New Year's Eve evening at B. and had soup and Mahi Mahi, both of which were excellent. The menu is varied and everything fresh and cooked to your specifications. 'Bistro food'. They offer breakfast through to late night dinner and have a full wine list. Plus you can get french bread and pastries from the Bakery. Yum!
The Mahi Mahi. Cooked very well. Leave a Comment
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 The Balthazar Bakery by rosie_b
My favorite item for brunch is the classic Eggs Benedict and Eggs in Puff Pastry. The eggs are cooked perfectly (especially for the Eggs Benedict, they were poached but not overcooked). A glass of freshly squeezed orange juice and a cup of cappucino with your meal is just right to start your day. Leave a Comment
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Balthazar is a favorite restaurant of my boss' and we usually entertain clients here for either lunch or dinner so naturally he made reservations for us girls (me and my 2 co-workers) as a special thank you for all our hard work throughout the year. Since neither of us had been here for brunch, we decided to schedule it for a Pre-Christmas Sunday Brunch.
I enjoy coming to this restaurant. It is so FRENCH!! It is a typical Parisian restaurant with its large cavernous interior, cramped seating, dark walls and nice booths. The wait staff is always excellent, attentive but not overly bearing. They definitely don't rush you out of your table and only bring you your check when you ask for it.
The food here is always amazing, doesn't matter what you have. I have had their steak frites which I always compare it to ones I've had in Paris..
Reservations are recommended and they will take them as far as 1 month in advance.
We had a wonderful brunch with excellent food and great company, what more can you ask for for the holidays?
We each ordered something different from the menu. I ordered the eggs benedict which was fantastic a cafe au lait (yum, miss that about Paris), Cathy and her boyfriend had the scrambled eggs with mushrooms and asparagus in a pastry puff (the pastry puff was so light and fluffy, yum), Vicky had the brioche French toast with bacon (the French toast was lite and airy) and Kristara had the sour cream warm waffles with wild berries (wow). OMG, we each sampled each other's choices and they were all amazing!!
We all decided we wanted some creme brulee which we all shared. Leave a Comment
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My restaurant ratings were written back in 2001 (too lazy to update):
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L'ORANGE BLEUE
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LOMBARDI'S [SoHo - Little Italy] - Thin crusts with coal-oven flavor.
32 Spring St. (bet. Mott & Mulberry Sts) Tel) 212.941.7994 Cheap-Moderate;
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99 Prince St. (Mercer St.) Tel) 212.966.5454, Quite costly.;
VA TUTTO! [SoHo - Little Italy] - Small, dark, nice Northern Italian restuarant. I always have their fish plate and it's always great! The desserts are ok, just stick with the main dishes!
23 Cleveland Pl. (bet. Kenmare & Spring Sts.) Tel)212.941.0286, Expensive;
AQUAGRILL [SoHo] - Great seafood and raw bar. It's a small tight restaurant, so make reservations in advance. It's Expensive, but give it a shot! 210 Spring St. (6th Ave.) Tel) 212.274.0505;
BALTHAZAR [SoHo - Little Italy] - Huge French brasserie. The decor is cool--extensive raw bar. Breakfast/brunch is great--I always had the hazelnut waffles. If there a few of you, get a basket of their breads, including chocolate bread with Valrhona chocolate! 80 Spring St. (B'way & Crosby St.) Tel) 212.965.1414; 71
CLINTON FRESH FOOD[Lower East Side] - Supposed to be a great seafood joint. Most people will not go down to the LES b/c it's not as bougie as other areas, but this restaurant is worth it. 71 Clinton St. (Rivington St.) Tel) 212.614.6960, Expensive.;
Ludlow is a cool strip of bars and hangouts. (bet. Rivington & Stanton Sts.)
EL CID [Chelsea] -The best tapas restaurant in the city. It's tight, so make reservations or else you'll have to wait some time. 322 W. 15th St. (bet. 8th & 9th Aves.) Tel) 212.929.9332, Moderate Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Manhattan, NYDirections: SOHO.
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I have tried Onion Soup many times but this is by far the best I have ever had.I tried a few other things such as beef tartare but the Onion Soup is what I order when I visit NYC.
Onion Soup with wonderful flavor and lots of gooey delicious cheese on top.ummmmmmmmmmm Theme: FrenchPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 80 Spring St, Manhattan, NY 10012Phone: 212-965-1414Directions: SOHO.
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Went for Sunday Brunch. Menu was uninspried as was the Corned Beef Hash I ordered.
Coffee was disappointing as well. Wife thought the waffle was pretty good.
Been looking forward to going for a long time, so it was kindof a let down. Theme: FrenchPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 80 Spring St, Manhattan, NY 10012Phone: 212-965-1414Directions: SOHO.
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This restaurant is a nice special occasion restaurant that won't break the bank. Great service, nice ambiance, and good food.
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