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Balaban's Menu
Changing daily, inspired by the French bistro tradition of using the freshest seasonal ingredients, the Balaban's menu offers favorite classics and innovative dishes.
Many offerings can be served gluten-free. Please inquire.
Chef Kevin Sthair and Co-owner Steve McIntyre developed small plates tailored for today's taste and economy.
Balaban's now opens on Monday for lunch and dinner but closes Sunday.
Lunch Menu
(served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
| Soups & Salads | Suggested Wines | ||
| Cucumber Bisque I lemon, crème fraiche $7 | Cava - Sancerre | ||
| Soup of the day I $7 | |||
| Bistro Steak Salad I oyster mushrooms, gorgonzola, tomato, crisp potato, balsamic vinaigrette $12 | Merlot - Sauvignon Blanc | ||
| Heart of Palm Salad I citrus, pancetta crisp, pine nuts, manchego cheese, shallot vinaigrette $8 add grilled salmon $13 | Pinot Gris - Albarino | ||
Homegrown Tomato Salad I dijon vinaigrette , red onion, basil $8 Combo PlateI choice of half flatbread or half sandwich & half order of soup or heart of palm salad $10
| Sauvignon Blanc - Vouvray
White Burgundy - Red Burgundy | ||
House Specials Pate De Campagne I country style pork terrine, pistachios, cherries $8 Artisanal Cheese Plate I spiced nuts, apple, onion jam $8 Antipasto Plate I specialty meat and cheeses, olives, marinated vegetables, crostini $22, $11
| Spanish Garnacha
Chianti - Rhone | ||
| Seafood | |||
| Crab Cakes I shrimp quesadilla, black bean & corn salsa $14 | Alsace Riesling - CA Chardonnay | ||
| Smoked Trout Pancake I horseradish, creme fraiche $10 | Pinot Noir - CA Sauvignon Blanc | ||
| Baja Fish Tacos I seasoned tilapia, pico de gallo, wasabi aioli, cilantro $13 | Riesling - Sauvignon Blanc | ||
| Balaban's Pita Plate I chilled shrimp salad, sesame hummus, artichoke tapanade $10 | Pinot Grigio - Chianti | ||
| Pasta | |||
| Ligurian Shrimp Pasta I walnuts, sundried tomatoes, feta cheese $14 | Sauvignon Blanc - Viognier | ||
| House made Lobster Ravioli I asparagus fennel salad, lobster butter sauce $12 | White Burgundy - NZ Sauvignon Blanc | ||
| Albarino - White Burgundy | ||
| Sandwiches All sandwiches served with a choice of warm German potato salad, fruit or sweet potato chips. | |||
| Classic Chicken Salad I toasted wheat bread, tomato, pecans & grapes $9 | Chardonnay - Pinot Grigio | ||
| House Smoked BBQ Brisket I cheddar cheese, slaw, crispy onions, kaiser roll $10 | Bordeaux - Spanish Garnacha | ||
| BLT I toasted wheat bread, beefsteak tomato, thick cut bacon $9 | Riesling - Sparkling | ||
| Vegetable Panini I portabella, piquillo peppers, caramelized onions, arugula, fresh mozzarella, pesto $9 | Chenin Blanc | ||
| Flatbreads | |||
| Spinach I portabella, fontina, caramelized onions, white sauce $10 | Pinot Grigio - Sancerre | ||
| Shrimp Pesto I shrimp pesto, sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese $10 | Pinot Noir - Chianti | ||
| Chicken & Rosemary I ricotta, goat cheese, garlic, spinach and tomato $10 | Rhone - Merlot | ||
| Carne Picada I tomato sauce, roasted peppers, fennel sausage, pepperoni, red onion $10 | Malbec - Tempranillo | ||
| Desserts | |||
| Coconut Crème Caramel I crisp plantain, pineapple $7 | Sparkling | ||
| Strawberries & Cream I angel food cake, balsamic, chocolate $7 | Sparkling | ||
| Chocolate Crunch Bar I white chocolate mousse, blueberry port sauce $8 | Sparkling | ||
| Chocolate Pate I raspberry sauce, candied pecans $8 | Zinfandel | ||
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase the risk of food borne illness. *Please be aware that some olives may contain pits. Some menu items may be prepared gluten free; please discuss details with the server. * 18% gratuity added to parties of five or more Chef Kevin M. Sthair Phone 636.449.6700 | |||
