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.
Chef Kevin Sthair and Co-owner Steve McIntyre developed small plates tailored for today's taste and economy.
Balaban's Classics in Small Plates
Cucumber Bisque I lemon, crème fraiche $7
Soup of the day I$7
Specialty Chilled Oysters I cocktail sauce, champagne mignonette, horseradish $2 each
Heart of Palm Salad I citrus, pancetta crisp, pine nuts, manchego cheese, shallot vinaigrette $8
Ligurian Shrimp Pasta I sundried tomatoes, walnut, feta $11
Chicken Salad on toasted brioche I pecans & grapes $8
Crab Cakes I romesco sauce, fennel, radish $10
Firecracker Shrimp I chipotle aioli, Napa cabbage slaw $11
Smoked Trout Pancake I horseradish $9
BBQ Salmon I black bean hummus, warm slaw, tortilla $12
Beef Wellington I mushroom pate, Madeira sauce, seasonal vegetables $18
New Dishes in Small Plates
Antipasto Plate I specialty meats & cheeses, olives, spiced nuts, cornichons $20, $10
Baby Spinach Salad I sundried cherries, candied walnuts, goat cheese, strawberry vinaigrette $8
Portabella Eggplant Stack I tomato comfit, roasted red peppers, balsamic glaze $8
Bruschetta I Spanish olive salsa, tomato, chevre, basil $7
Paella I shrimp, jamon, chicken, clams, saffron rice, tomato, fennel $13
Grilled Tenderloin I parmesan gnocchi, wild mushrooms, frites, veal reduction $15
Featured Fish I roasted fingerling potatoes, butternut squash, lobster butter sauce $14
House made Spinach-Ricotta Ravioli I sautéed shrimp, lobster butter sauce $10
Pan Seared Chicken Breast I roasted garlic whipped potatoes, brandied wild mushroom sauce $12
Applewood Bacon Wrapped Berkshire Pork Loin I sweet potato puree, gorgonzola port wine reduction $12
Flatbreads
Spinach Pizza I portabella, fontina, caramelized onions, white Sauce $9
Shrimp Pesto I artichoke, feta, bacon $10
Duck Confit I raspberry chipolte, butternut squash, goat cheese $10
Carne Picada I tomato sauce, roasted peppers, fennel sausage, pepperoni, red onion $10
Daily sandwich specials served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Desserts
Crème Caramel I berries $7
Raspberry Mousse I Dark chocolate, candied macadamia nuts, fresh berries $7
Apple Blossom I cinnamon ice cream, caramel, candied pecans $7
Chocolate Pate I raspberry sauce, crème anglaise $8
