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Balthazar

Critics' Pick

80 Spring St., New York, NY 10012
at Crosby St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-965-1414 Send to Phone

Critics' Rating: Price Range: $$$$
Reader Rating:
7.6 out of 10

25 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Bistro, French

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

Map

Official Website

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Hours

Mon-Thu, 7:30am-11:30am, noon-5pm and 5:45pm-1am; Fri, 7:30am-11:30am, noon-5pm and 5:45pm-2am; Sat, 8am-4pm and 5:45pm-2am; Sun, 8am-4pm and 5:30pm-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

N, R, W at Prince St.; 6 at Spring St.; B, D, F, V at Broadway-Lafayette St.

Prices

$17-$37

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Bar Scene
Breakfast
Brunch - Weekend
Celeb-Spotting
Good for Groups
Hot Spot
Late-Night Dining
Lunch
Notable Wine List

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

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. Yet for all its visual impact and despite McNally's uncanny skill at creating a place that remains hot longer than most of its patrons' relationships, Balthazar's tender braised short ribs, shepherd's pie made with duck or grilled dorade ringed by roasted eggplant and peppers is exactly the kind of brasserie fare you would like to remember having had the last time you strolled the Boulevard St-Germain. The only smudge in this postcard is that every American not in Paris seems to want to dine here, meaning tables have been planted everywhere—some so close to the front door that those seated there will get coat-smacked silly. In that case, dash into Balthazar's superb bakery, grab a baguette, and make do with a walk along the Hudson. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Brunch

Sat.—Sun., 10 a.m.—4 p.m.

Recommended Dishes

Balthazar salad, $14; steak tartare, $15; warm goat cheese and caramelized onion Tart, $12; sautéed skate, $22; bouillabaisse (Friday only), $28; braised short ribs (Saturday only), $28

Reader Ratings

7.6

A French Staple

nuriselena from 07901 | Posted on 6/16/08

Overall Reader Rating: 7 (Recommended)


Food:	9
Service:	7

Décor:	7

Value:	7

This place is so reliable. It does not matter what day of the week or what time of the day, it is always good. The duck is as good as it gets, even at midnight. If you want breakfast, they do...Read More

Much Less Than Expected

aveglia from 18249 | Posted on 5/17/08

Overall Reader Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)


Food:	2
Service:	2

Décor:	5

Value:	2

This restaurant always has a long wait to get in therefore, I always thought it must be a marvelous place if it is that difficult to get a table. Looks can be deceiving! The tables are extremely close to each other...Read More