Paris: Brasserie Balzar

Old Dec 24th, 2006, 07:39 AM
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Paris: Brasserie Balzar

Looking for feedback for people who have been here. What is your favorite dish? Too noisy and crowded?

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Old Dec 24th, 2006, 07:43 AM
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Many people rave, but in the summer, it was way too hot inside and the tables "outside" were so jammed, that we passed it by for dinner.
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Old Dec 24th, 2006, 09:02 AM
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Partner had been there and enjoyed it. We returned together the following year and we were ignored by the staff (it was still early and empty). No one said "we're not ready yet" or "we'll be with you shortly" or anything. For like, maybe, 15 minutes. We walked out.
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Old Dec 24th, 2006, 09:59 AM
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Don't you just hate it when the wait staff ignores you in an empty place?

Thanks for the feedback. I think I also saw a negative review by Christina on another thread.
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I had great onion soup for lunch, didn't have dinner there. No problems with the staff.
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Old Dec 24th, 2006, 11:57 AM
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You might try Brasserie Lipp or go for lunch.
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Old Dec 24th, 2006, 07:31 PM
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I've been there several times for dinner and have enjoyed it each time. The onion soup is excellent. Last time we were there, we got a discount (I think 15%) for booking online, which was nice.
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We always go for dinner on our first Saturday night in Paris. We book for a 9 or 9:30 dinner. The place is hopping, noisy, smokey but my DH always says that when he sits there in Balzar he "feels" Paris. We like the food. He always enjoys the Sole Meniure (sp) and I've tried the entire menu (except the Steak Tartare which is one of their specialties). Great lemon tarte. Usually, our dinner for two including apertifs, bottle of wine, brandy - runs about E130.
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Old Dec 25th, 2006, 07:18 AM
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I've been several times and it definitely has that "Paris" vibe, you know you here in Paris!

Anyway, the food has always been good and the i love the atmosphere
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Balzar is the most "up" spot in Paris. We always feel good when we are there. Steak Tartare is superb, as can be the Poulet/frites; but please note they have been known to reheat the chicken if you arrive at an odd time. The house Bordeaux is excellent and a bargain. We have been comped a Kir when we reserve; just once I admit. Few tourists in evidence; lots of classy looking, well dressed locals.
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Old Dec 25th, 2006, 09:03 AM
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Been there only once. Liked the atmosphere and was especially struck by the professionalism of our waiter.
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