🍽️ Balthazar | Classic French Bistro Vibes in NYC! 🇫🇷✨
Craving authentic Parisian bistro energy in NYC? Balthazar in SoHo delivers—with cozy lighting, lively chatter, and crowded tables (not for quiet-date-night folks!). 🍹 Drinks 🍑 Peach Daiquiri & 🍊 Aperol Spritz = Solid, if not mind-blowing. ✨ STARTERS 🐌 Escargots (26)–Butterygarlicsnails(a∗∗must−tryclassic∗∗).🦢∗∗FoieGrasTerrine∗∗(33) – Silky liver with wine-poached pear & muscat jelly (rich heaven!). 🦐 Seafood Ceviche ($27) – Zesty lime-marinated shrimp & squid (perfect palate-cleanser). 🍽️ MAINS 🦆 Duck Confit (40)–Crispy−skinned,tenderleg(∗∗bestduckintown?∗∗).🐟∗∗GrilledTrout∗∗(39) – Underrated gem! Crispy skin + flaky flesh—zero fishy taste. 🥩 Steak Frites ($49) – Skip. Overcooked (even at medium-rare), though fries are 🔥. 🍮 DESSERTS 🍮 Crème Brûlée (16)–Perfectlytorched,∗∗nottoosweet∗∗.🍫∗∗Profiteroles∗∗(16) – Pillowy puffs + bitter chocolate sauce (no sugar crash!). 💰 $450 for 5 people (with tip)—worth it for the duck, trout, and Parisian vibes! Would you brave the crowds for that duck? Comment below! 👇 #BalthazarNYC #FrenchBistro #SohoEats #NYCRestaurants #DuckConfit #FoodieFaves #ParisInNYC