Balthazar

Getting into Balthazar without a reservation will undoubtedly require at least a small wait, but we promise the Michelin-recommended brasserie, bakery, and seafood bar is well worth it. Balthazar boasts mastery over French favorites like croque-monsieur, moules frites, and salade niçoise, to name a few basic items on the menu. The restaurant is an ideal lunch spot during a day of SoHo shopping, but all meals can be enjoyed in the restaurant’s inviting interior. Just be sure to leave room for desert—the bakery’s chocolate pot de crème, mango cheesecake, and tarte du jour should not be missed.