Balaban's Menu

Changing daily, inspired by the French bistro tradition 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 now opens on Monday for lunch and dinner but closes Sunday.

Dinner Menu

(served from 4 p.m. until closing)

 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 walnuts, sundried tomatoes, feta cheese $14

Smoked Trout Pancake I horseradish, creme fraiche $10

Seared Scottish Salmon I sweet summer corn succotash $14

Beef Wellington I mushroom pate, Madeira sauce, seasonal vegetables $18

Tapas, Small Plates

Antipasto Plate I specialty meats & cheeses, olives, marinated vegetables $22, $11

Homegrown Tomato Salad I  dijon vinaigrette, red onion, basil $8

  Bruschetta I  shrimp pesto, marinated artichoke, fresh mozzarella, balsamic $8

Garlic ShrimpI chorizo, potato, tomato, fennel $12

Paella I shrimp, jamon, chicken, clams, saffron rice, tomato, fennel $13

Cider Brined Pork Loin I spaetzle, turnips, peaches, grain mustard  $15

House made Lobster Ravioli I asparagus fennel salad, lobster butter sauce $10

                                        Pate De Campagne I country style pork terrine, pistachios, cherries $8                                                  

 

Roasted Chicken Breast I caramelized onions, wild mushrooms, spinach  $12

Spinach  I portabella, fontina, caramelized onions, white Sauce $10

Shrimp Pesto  I shrimp, pesto, sun dried tom $10

Chicken & Rosemary  I ricotta, goat cheese, garlic, spinach, tomato  $10

Carne Picada I tomato sauce, roasted peppers, fennel sausage, pepperoni, red onion $10

Desserts

Coconut Crème Caramel I crisp plantain, pineapple $7

Strawberries & Cream I angel food cake, balsamic, chocolate $7

Chocolate Crunch Bar I white chocolate mousse, blueberry port sauce $8

Chocolate Pate I raspberry sauce, crème anglaise, candied macadamia nuts  $8