SoHo, New York · French
Keith McNally's iconic Parisian brasserie — open since 1997, famous for its raw bar, steak frites, and legendary brunch scene
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Balthazar releases reservations 30 days in advance around 10 AM ET. Set your alert to notify you right when new dates drop.
Book on OpenTable 2-3 weeks out for dinner. Walk-ins work for late lunch. The bakery next door has no line early morning for the same croissants.
Many restaurants including Balthazar offer their full menu at the bar with less competition for seats.
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Balthazar is one of New York's most sought-after restaurants — keith mcnally's iconic parisian brasserie — open since 1997, famous for its raw bar, steak frites, and legendary brunch scene. Tables book up within minutes of release, and cancellations are the primary way most diners get in.
Balthazar typically releases reservations 30 days in advance, usually around 10 AM ET. However, cancellations happen throughout the day — our 24/7 monitoring catches these the moment they appear on OpenTable.
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With ReservationFinder alerts, you'll be notified the moment a table opens. Pro tip: book on opentable 2-3 weeks out for dinner. walk-ins work for late lunch. the bakery next door has no line early morning for the same croissants. Being flexible with dates and times significantly improves your chances.