Balthazar, Manhattan
7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend Balthazar, a French bistro in Manhattan, and many people praise its raw bar and oysters. A few recommend eating at the bar, though one of them notes that food quality is debated. One commenter calls its seafood among the best for plain, unadorned preparations, and another advises getting the seafood tower. A different commenter warns that the tower is less presentable and generous than rival towers and calls the restaurant mediocre and pricey.
Address
Balthazar, 80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Raw bar oysters, Lobster spaghetti
- Best for
- Dine-in
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/JeanCerise in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025taste
Says they love its raw bar and recommends corner seats at the bar for the vibe.
- Recommendsu/JayMoots in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024ambience
Praises the bar seats for oysters and martinis as an excellent experience, though food quality is debated.
- Recommendsu/Johnnadawearsglasses in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026taste
Recommends the raw bar in particular.
- Recommendsu/champagnesupernova62 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025taste
Advises getting the seafood tower there.
- Caveatu/Big_Split_9484 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024portion
Prefers rival towers to Balthazar's, judging those better presented and more generous.
- Recommendsu/PennyG in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026
Says they personally like Balthazar as a spot for oysters with champagne.
- Recommendsu/TheMJB186 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024taste
Plans a birthday visit mainly for the lobster spaghetti.
- Recommendsu/cocktailians in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024ambience
Recommends it.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.