Cafe Balaban
St Louis, MO 63108-1698
Phone: (314) 361-8085
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- McPherson Avenue
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-2:30pm, 6pm-10:30pm , Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11:30pm , Sun 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Cafe Balaban – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
The bar is usually packed with skinny blondes and the guys who follow them, enjoying impressive drinks (especially martinis) in an atmosphere of casual cool. The menu diverges wildly, from light French bistro fare to complex pan-Asian cuisine. Stick to the classics; Asian-inspired dishes, especially appetizers, are stronger on presentation than on flavor. A notable exception is the seafood, which proves tasty regardless of style.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitIf you're looking for an intimate encounter, ask to be seated in the main dining room, or request a little table for two on the covered patio.
User Reviews for Cafe Balaban
05/30/2007 Posted by tlk1968
I have been a customer of Cafe Balaban for years. I had the French Onion Soup was burnt the stuffed Chicken (do not recommend) They no longer carry the Beef Wellington except on Wednesday's. It took an hour and half to get the food. I will never eat there again and they no longer allow Smoking in the Bar. The band was very good though. My suggestion is to just have drinks and no food. Very Disappointed all together in how they handle the poor service and the below standards food. I hope they will get it together soon!
10/31/2006 Posted by erkman43
Cafe Balaban's has the best dessert in the Central West End. Their bread pudding is plentiful and tasty. My favorite are the Chocolate Truffles dipped in Bailey's Irish Cream and then fried. My mouth is watering just thinking of them! Great place to impress a date on a Special Occasion.
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