NYC · Greenwich VillageNear impossiblePublicly reported
Carbone
Italian-American · $$$$ · Resy
30 days out at 10:00 AM ET
SoHo · Seafood · $$$
When do Balthazar reservations open?
Balthazar is a Seafood room in New York City. The booking platform is not confirmed on this page, so check the restaurant before you count on a drop. No release time is confirmed here.
Balthazar doesn't publish a release schedule, and we haven't confirmed one. The reliable way in is an alert that watches for new dates and cancellations.
The secrets
Insider tips
Weekend brunch is a scene, but tables turn in under an hour, so walk-ins often wait longer than they eat. Dinner at the bar is the underrated move, and solo diners report a warm welcome at the raw bar.
Last checked October 17, 2026. Paraphrased from public sources. Policies change, so confirm with the restaurant.
How hard, and why
Tough · 3/5
Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin.
An editorial estimate, not a feed from Resy or the restaurant, and not a guarantee. City ranking · How drops work
The details
- Booking platform
- unverified
- Notify / waitlist
- Not confirmed
- Walk-ins
- Not confirmed
- Official site
- balthazarny.com/
- Last verified
- 2026-10-17
Plan the night
Ask the concierge for a full evening built around Balthazar, with a backup if the drop goes fast.
Plan with the conciergeSources: primary. Info as researched Oct 2026.
Questions
When do Balthazar reservations open?
Balthazar does not publish a reservation release schedule. Set an alert to be notified when new dates or cancellations appear.
How do you book Balthazar?
Balthazar books via unverified.
Does Balthazar take walk-ins?
Walk-in policy is not confirmed. Check with the restaurant.
How do people get a table at Balthazar?
Weekend brunch is a scene, but tables turn in under an hour, so walk-ins often wait longer than they eat. Dinner at the bar is the underrated move, and solo diners report a warm welcome at the raw bar.
Does Midnight Table sell reservations?
No. We send alerts and help you plan and book. Every reservation is made in your own name on the restaurant's own platform, and we never resell tables.
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