Jaime Obeso
I visited Baltaire after a friend highly recommended it—and after my algorithm was flooded with videos of their famous giant cinnamon roll. Those two things ultimately convinced me to give it a try. I went on a weekend, when they offer their brunch menu. There was a live DJ, which unfortunately made conversation extremely difficult. The space is enclosed, carts are constantly moving through the restaurant, and with other diners talking, the overall noise level felt chaotic and overwhelming. If I remember correctly, the brunch is a fixed price—around $85–$90 per person—and includes five shared appetizers. The only ones worth mentioning were the mezze and the whipped feta, and even “worth mentioning” might be generous. They’re simply the only ones my friend and I could recall afterward, as we didn’t finish any of the others. For my entrée, I ordered the Maine lobster omelette. Considering I had gone for a long run that morning, worked out, and then drove over, my hunger was real—and my expectations were high. Unfortunately, the dish fell flat and was a letdown. Things only went further downhill with dessert. I ordered the much-hyped cinnamon roll and managed just one spoonful before giving up. While I did appreciate the birthday card and complimentary dessert gesture, the overall experience left little desire to return. All things considered, this was my first—and last—visit.
