# Balthazar Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/balthazar JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/balthazar.json - Cuisine: French Brasserie - Neighborhood: NoLita (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/soho) - Space: Full Buyout - Capacity: Full restaurant buyout (200+ guests) - Price range: $$$ - Google rating: 4.4 (7,945 reviews) - Address: 80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012, USA - Phone: (212) 965-1414 - Website: https://balthazarny.com - Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM, and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Outdoor seating: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Balthazar's red banquettes, zinc bar, and vintage mirrors create the intoxicating atmosphere of a Parisian brasserie right in the heart of NoLita, making your full buyout feel like you've transported your entire group to the Left Bank. The iconic space buzzes with the energy of two decades serving impeccable French classics—from plateau de fruits de mer to perfect steak frites—while your guests sip wine surrounded by the timeless elegance that has made this Keith McNally creation a New York institution. With the entire restaurant at your disposal, you'll have exclusive access to both the main dining room and bar area, ensuring your celebration unfolds with the kind of effortless French joie de vivre that only Balthazar can deliver. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups of 6 to 10 book tables for dinners, brunches and holiday breakfasts, with occasional private events in the space. - Reviewers report parties of 6, 9 and 10 seated in the main dining room rather than a separate room. - A large group at lunch was steered toward a prix fixe menu instead of ordering a la carte. - Private events do happen here; one guest described door staff managing departures in the vestibule. - Reservations well in advance are advised, as the room is consistently packed at peak hours. What works: Servers described as patient and attentive with a table of 10; Handles groups of 6 to 9 easily at brunch and breakfast; Lively, classic brasserie room that suits celebrations; Wide menu that satisfied groups ordering many different dishes. Watch out for: Prix fixe steak for a large group came out overcooked and lower quality; Plates cleared quickly, making shared dishes difficult for a big party; Room is loud and crowded; conversation across a table is hard. Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Can Balthazar host a large group?** Balthazar welcomes larger parties for group dining in NoLita and is flagged as good for groups by Google reviewers. Full restaurant buyout (200+ guests). **How much does it cost to book a private event at Balthazar?** Balthazar sits in the $$$ price bracket for NoLita. A private room is usually booked on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure, and a full buyout is priced on the restaurant's expected revenue for the night. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Balthazar for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is Balthazar open?** Balthazar is open Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM, and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire. **What kind of restaurant is Balthazar?** Balthazar is a $$$ French Brasserie restaurant in NoLita, New York City, rated 4.4 stars across 7,945 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Iconic French brasserie with steak frites, brunch & pastries in a classy space with red banquettes. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at Balthazar?** Groups of 6 to 10 book tables for dinners, brunches and holiday breakfasts, with occasional private events in the space. Reviewers report parties of 6, 9 and 10 seated in the main dining room rather than a separate room. A large group at lunch was steered toward a prix fixe menu instead of ordering a la carte. Private events do happen here; one guest described door staff managing departures in the vestibule. Reservations well in advance are advised, as the room is consistently packed at peak hours. Reviewers praise: servers described as patient and attentive with a table of 10; handles groups of 6 to 9 easily at brunch and breakfast; lively, classic brasserie room that suits celebrations; wide menu that satisfied groups ordering many different dishes. Watch for: prix fixe steak for a large group came out overcooked and lower quality; plates cleared quickly, making shared dishes difficult for a big party; room is loud and crowded; conversation across a table is hard. Based on 70 Google reviews of Balthazar that mention a group, a private room or a celebration. **Can you buy out Balthazar for a private event?** Yes. Balthazar can be reserved as a full buyout, meaning your event takes over the entire venue with no other guests. Full restaurant buyout (200+ guests). Regular service runs Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM, and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM, so a buyout on a busy night carries the highest minimum.