Balaban's
405 N Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108 (314) 361-8085Main
Eye Openers
bombay gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, egg white.
ricard pastis, wild turkey rye whiskey, remy martin cognac, peychaud's bitters, sugar syrup.
grey goose vodka, lemon juice, sugar syrup, veuve du vernay, sparkling wine.
grey goose vodka, pickled green bean.
jeio prosecco, pear nectar.
Soups & Salads
point reyes blue cheese, red onion, sherry vinaigrette, grilled flatbread.
sourdough crouton, melted gruyere.
crisp rye, balsamic drizzle.
watercress, local goat cheese, orange vinaigrette.
mixed greens, garlic toast.
Main Courses
two eggs, meat, skillet potatoes, bread.
poached egg, slow-cooked greens, grilled sourdough.
poached eggs, melted spinach, artichoke bottom, hollandaise sauce, skillet potatoes.
onion confit, vermont white cheddar, toasted brioche, hand-cut fries (add a fried egg $2.00)
melted spinach, garlic-whipped potatoes, housemade worcestershire.
roasted cippolini onions, braised apple & potato galette, balsamic pan sauce.
housemade pasta, swiss chard, pecorino romano.
onion custard, grilled rapini, rosemary broth, coriander pesto.
oak-roasted vegetables, herbed bread crumbs.
housemade sauerkraut, caramelized fuji apples, mustard jus.
mushroom duxelles, pate, butter pastry, marsala deduction.
housemade pasta, swiss chard, pecorino romano.
whipped yukon gold potatoes, roasted seasonal vegetables, tomato broth.
fennel gratinee, roasted fingerling potatoes, bacon-horseradish vinaigrette.
oven-dried tomato & spinach ragout, picholine olive pan sauce.
poached farm egg, slow-cooked greens, grilled sourdough.
grilled hanger steak, hand-cut fries, bearnaise sauce or herbed butter.
oven-dried tomato & spinach ragout, picholine olive pan sauce.
bacon-braised lentils, parsnip puree, natural sauce.
lemon-dill spatzle, wilted escarole, remoulade sauce.
lemon curd, warm maple syrup.
flaky biscuits, andouille gravy slow-cooked greens.
ricotta-stuffed crepes, lingonberry preserves.
creamy oatmeal, dried fruits, brown sugar.
caramelized fuji apples, fontina cheese, frisee salad.
grilled hanger steak, hand-cut fries, bearnaise sauce or herbed butter.
fried oysters, bacon, melted spinach, skillet potatoes.
caramelized fuji apples, fontina cheese, skillet potatoes.
scrambled eggs, skillet potatoes, creme fraiche.
poached eggs, shaved ham, english muffin, hollandaise sauce, skillet potatoes.
(plain or seasonal fruit) silver dollar pancakes, creamy butter, warm maple syrup.
pecan syrup, apple butter creme fraiche.
Sandwiches
sandwiches served with house pickles and hand-cut fries or creamy slaw.
smoked bacon, garden sprouts, croissant.
prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, smoked mushrooms.
grilled housemade merguez sausage, grain mustard, chow chow.
crunchy ham and cheese, sunnyside-up egg, mornay sauce.
onion confit, vermont white cheddar, toasted brioche. (add a fried egg.$2.00)
A La Carte
Breads
Meats
Starters
stewed roma tomatoes, chive mayonnaise.
crisp rye, balsamic drizzle.
pipperade, couscous, harissa.
sourdough crouton, melted gruyere.
barbequed shrimp, tillamook cheddar grits.
house pickles, toast, cracked mustard.
herbed explorator cheese, pickled red onion, crispy creamer potatoes.
phyllo-wrapped escargot, garlic-pastis butter sauce.
warm tapenade vinaigrette, herbed bread crumbs.
stewed roma tomatoes, chive mayonnaise.
madras curry cream, fuji apples, fresh ginger.
sourdough crouton, melted gruyere.
house pickles, toast, cracked mustard.
warm tapenade vinaigrette, herbed bread crumbs.
barbequed shrimp, tillamook cheddar grits.
crisp rye, balsamic drizzle.
toasted brioche, pineapple gastrique.
andouille gravy, slow-cooked greens.
Salads
watercress, local goat cheese, orange vinaigrette.
point reyes blue cheese, red onion, sherry vinaigrette, grilled flatbread.
point reyes blue cheese, red onion, sherry vinaigrette, grilled flatbread.
watercress, goat cheese, orange vinaigrette.
chopped crispy oyster and bacon omelet, tom spinach, warm lemon vinaigrette.
poached tuna, roasted potatoes, hard-cooked eggs, haricots verts, black olive vinaigrette.
chopped crispy oyster and bacon omelet, torn spinach, warm lemon vinaigrette.
poached tuna, roasted potatoes, hard-cooked egg, haricots verts, black olive vinaigrette.
Sandwiches & Pizzas
sandwiches served with house pickles & hand-cut fries or creamy slaw.
crunchy ham and cheese, sunnyside-up egg, mornay sauce.
onion confit, vermont white cheddar, toasted brioche. (add a fried egg $2.00)
new england-style, toasted roll.
creamy hard-cooked eggs, toasted sourdough.
smoked bacon, garden sprouts, croissant.
grilled housemade merguez sausage, grain mustard, chow chow, harissa.
roasted leg of lamb, roasted seasonal vegetables, coriander pesto.
prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, smoked mushrooms.
housemade sauerkraut, fresh horseradish mustard, soft rye.
herbed explorator cheese, pickled red onion, crispy creamer potatoes.
local goat cheese, ratatouille, spinach.
Sides
Raw Bar
clarified butter, preserved lemon.
fennel Crackers
balaban's cocktail sauce
6 oysters, 3 clams, 1/2 blue crab mayonnaise, 3 shrimp.
6 oysters, 6 clams, blue mayonnaise, 6 shrimp, 1/2 maine lobster.
east or west coast, balaban's cocktail sauce, mignonette.
Daily Specials
sauteed veal scallopini - saffron risotto, sage brown butter.
cedar-planked whitefish - roasted pepper spoonbread, braised green cabbage.
turkey pot pie - aromatic vegetables, savory crust.
bouillabaisse - sourdough toast, rouille.
cast-iron fried chicken - roasted new potato salad, stewed green beans, gravy.
smoked short ribs - creamy polenta, tomato gremolata.
spice-rubbed pork tenderloin - sweet potato-mushroom cobbler, port syrup, apple butter.
Desserts
