Food Network

"Locals swear by this brasserie's perfection of all foods Parisian, like Steak Frites and Boudin Noir."

First We Feast

"The butter and the béarnaise are brilliant in their richness. The french fries, soaked overnight, and cooked to a perfect crisp in peanut oil, are an achievement on their own."

Tejal Rao

"I am relentless when it comes to Balthazar! I go as much as I can, and the steak frites is my favorite—it’s always cooked to perfection."

Lonely Planet

"Still the king of bistros after 20 years, bustling (OK, loud) Balthazar is never short of a mob. Highlights include the outstanding steak frites as well as the roasted beet salad."

Food Republic

"The Soho fixture remains one of the most Parisian-feeling rooms in NYC, and plates of steak frites will make a Francophile’s heart flutter."

Eater

"The Balth is a terrific choice for a steak frites lunch."

Ruth Reichl

"But it is the main courses that really shine. Bistro standards like steak frites served with fine fries and good buttery spinach, are very appealing."

Kathy YL Chan

"Craving steak frites? Balthazar is your target. Grab a seat at the bar and a glass of rosé (it is summer, after all) and dig into a plate of crisp, well-salted fries and a perfect medium-rare steak with maître d’ butter. The consistency of deliciousness is guaranteed every time."

Reggie Nadelson

"Feel like a good steak, great fries, or bouillabaisse on a Friday night? This is the place to go."

Moira Hodgson

"Steak frites and grilled lamb T-bone are top of their class."