Balthazar is quite busy and more of a scene for people watching and good food. The service is very good , food there is delicious, and they have e a smart well selected wine program. If you are looking for a quiet corner, you aren't going to find it here, but going late night is quite something too...
It's well known and hence always busy. Not what I'd call romantic as it can be a bit nosiy. But I assure you the food is an experience onto itself.
Fancy, yes. You don't have to dress up though people do. As has been said it can be very noisy, bustling, and some tables are very close together. If your going for a romantic evening as a couple I'd say go elsewhere. Yes, going later at night might help but I've been there when its packed at the last seating.
It's a little too busy and crowded to be considered romantic but it's a nice place to share a meal. It was in the movie Hitch with Will Smith which makes it a popular place. If you do go there go to Rice to Riches for dessert. It's near the restaurant has awesome rice pudding. It ha s a fun decor and was also featured in the movie.
Yes
I would say trendy
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