Fodor's Expert Review Balthazar
$$$
SoHo
French
Even with long waits and loud noise levels, most out-of-towners agree that it's worth the effort (make reservations) to experience restaurateur Keith McNally's flagship, a perfectly New York reproduction of a Parisian brasserie. Like the decor, entrées recreate French classics: Gruyère-topped onion soup, steak frites, and icy tiers of crab, oysters, and other pristine shellfish.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Lively scene
- Authentically Parisian ambience
- Outstanding brunch
