Description: We had one of those – "this never happens to us" nights that ended at Balthazar. Earlier that night we met a fairly well know film-actor comedian and he and his entourage treated us to dessert at Balthazar. Knowing that reservations are hard to come by on weekend nights it was good to have some pull!
Styled as a large French style bistro the open aired space makes for a memorable night. This kind of place is better for groups than couples seeking a quiet romantic night. If you want to spot some celebrities this might be your spot. If food is what you came for the traditional bistro fare is very good, but not exceptional food. The steak frites and the onion soup come highly recommended and the prices are not overly exorbitant. However, the desserts we shared that night were outstanding. The crème brulee and chocolate cake were sinfully delicious!
If you can get past the slight attitude of the hostess (bouncer) make a reservation for late (10 pm is good), sit back and get ready for a great night of delightful chaos- only in New York! After going back to snap some pics, a waiter snootily told me no photos inside, so I have lowered my recommendation to "somewhat recommended" due to excessive attitude.
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