Menu's and Information
Hours of Operation:
Dining Room
Dinner Service: Monday through Thursday - 6:00pm-10:30pm / Friday through
Saturday - 5:30pm-11:30pm / Valet parking available Friday & Saturday
evenings
Café Dinner
Service: Monday through Thursday - 6:00pm - 10:30pm / Friday through
Saturday - 5:30pm - 11:30pm / Sunday - 5:00pm - 10:30pm / Valet parking
available on Friday & Saturday evenings
Café Lunch Service: Monday through Friday - 11:00am - 2:30pm / Saturday - 11:00am - 3:00pm / Sunday Brunch - 10:00am - 2:30pm
Cafe Balban's Menus:
Sunday Brunch
| Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice | 3.50 |
| Tomato or Grapefruit Juice | 3.50 |
| House Made Muffin | 2.95 |
| Seasonal Fresh Berries | Market |
| Chilled Cucumber Bisque | 5.95 |
| French Onion Soup | 5.95 |
| Fire Roasted Tomato Soup | 5.95 |
| Caesar Salad | 7.50 |
| Hearts of Palm Salad with a Cracked Mustard Vinaigrette | 7.50 |
| Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Fresh and Smoked Mozzarella | 7.50 |
| Smoked Trout Served on a Corn Pancake with Horseradish Sauce | 10.50 |
| Smoked Scottish Salmon with Bagels and Cream Cheese | 13.95 |
Brunch Entrees
| Eggs Benedict-Traditional Style | 10.50 |
| Eggs Madison with Smoked Scottish Salmon and Capers | 10.50 |
| Poached Eggs Florentine* | 10.50 |
| Grilled Sirloin Strip with Scrambled Eggs* | 11.50 |
| Vegetarian Omelet with Spinach, Mushrooms and Mozzarella* | 10.50 |
| Ham and Swiss Omelet garnished with Scallions* | 10.50 |
| Maple Cured Ham Steak with Scrambled Eggs* | 11.50 |
| Cinnamon and Raisin French Toast | 9.50 |
| Chicken Salad served with Fresh Fruit, Rye Bread & garnished with Bacon | 10.50 |
| Ligurian Shrimp Pasta | 14.95 |
| Broiled Lemon Sole Sandwich with Potato Chips | 10.50 |
*Choices of toast include Whole Wheat, Tzitzel Rye, or English Muffin.
Bagel or Croissant Substitution - $1.00
Side Orders
| Bagel with Cream Cheese | 4.50 |
| Croissant with Fresh Preserves | 4.50 |
| Whole Wheat Toast, Tzitzel Rye Toast or English Muffin | 2.95 |
| Potatoes or Bacon | 3.95 |
Main Dining Room Dinner Menu
Dining Room Dinner Service: Monday through Thursday -
6:00pm-10:30pm / Friday through Saturday - 5:30pm-11:30pm / Valet parking
available Friday & Saturday evenings
Seasonal Specials
| Elk Medallions | Morel Mushroom Pasta |
| Lamb Tenderloin | Dover Sole |
| Veal T-Bone | Soft Shell Crab |
| Scallop Pasta | Stone Crab Claws |
| Duck Cakes | Rabbit Pasta |
| Parrotfish | Red Snapper |
| Breast of Pheasant | Mahi Mahi |
| Live Maine Lobster |
Appetizers
| BISON CARPACCIO served with field greens, capers parmigiano reggiano and truffle oil |
9.50 |
| SHRIMP DUMPLINGS served with a soy-ginger dipping sauce |
9.50 |
| ESCARGOTS BOURGUIGNONNE | 9.95 |
| SMOKED MISSOURI TROUT folded in an absolut peppar and horseradish crème fraiche |
11.50 |
| SPECIALTY OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL served with a champagne ginger sauce |
MARKET |
| FIRECRACKER SHRIMP chipolte coated tempura shrimp |
11.50 |
| JAPANESE BOX four mini appetizers - please ask your server for the daily selection |
10.50 |
Soups
| CHILLED CUCUMBER BISQUE | 5.95 |
Salads
| MIXED GREEN SALAD | 5.95 |
| CAESAR SALAD | 7.50 |
| HEARTS OF PALM SALAD with red onion, watercress and a cracked mustard vinaigrette |
8.50 |
| ROASTED PORTABELLA SALAD served warm with buffalo mozzarella, white balsamic vinegar and truffle oil |
8.50 |
| ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD fresh and smoked mozzarella cheese, chiffonade of basil and red onion |
7.95 |
| GRILLED DUCK SALAD with frisee, cranberries, walnuts and a dijon vinaigrette |
10.95 |
Entrees
| GRILLED ATLANTIC SALMON with lobster whipped potatoes and a vidal beurre blanc |
23.50 |
| TEMPURA YELLOWFIN TUNA fresh soy beans, shitake mushrooms, sticky rice and a soy beurre blanc |
23.50 |
| LIVE MAINE LOBSTER when available |
MARKET |
| ROASTED FREE RANGE CHICKEN gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts |
19.95 |
| HALF ROAST DUCKLING served with raspberry glaze |
23.50 |
| BEEF WELLINGTON garnished with a golden raisin sauce |
24.50 |
| EIGHTEEN OUNCE VEAL T-BONE STEAK with crispy anna potatoes and a marchand de vin reduction |
24.50 |
| WOOD FIRED TENDERLOIN OF BEEF seasonal exotic mushroom sauce |
24.50 |
| VEGETABLE AND PAPPEARDELLE GRATIN roasted red peppers, wild mushrooms, spinach and basil with fresh and smoked mozzarella |
17.95 |
Cafe Dinner Menu
Café Dinner Service: Monday through Thursday - 6:00pm - 10:30pm /
Friday through Saturday - 5:30pm - 11:30pm / Sunday - 5:00pm - 10:30pm / Valet
parking available on Friday & Saturday evenings
Appetizers
| FLASH FRIED CALAMARI served with a mild chili mayonnaise |
8.50 |
| ASIAGO CHEESE DIP served with a sun-dried tomato focaccia bread |
7.50 |
| FIRECRACKER SHRIMP chipolte coated tempura shrimp |
11.50 |
| BISON CARPACCIO served with field greens, capers, parmigiano reggiano and truffle oil |
9.50 |
| ESCARGOTS BOURGUIGNONNE | 9.95 |
| SMOKED MISSOURI TROUT folded in an absoulut peppar and horseradish crème fraiche |
11.50 |
| SHRIMP DUMPLINGS served with a soy ginger dipping sauce |
9.50 |
| JAPANESE BOX four mini appetizers-please ask your server for the daily selection |
10.50 |
| SHRIMP CEYLON six tempura-style shrimp |
10.50 |
| SPECIALTY OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL champagne vinegar sauce |
MARKET |
Soups
| CHILLED CUCUMBER BISQUE | 5.95 |
| FRENCH ONION SOUP | 5.95 |
| FIRE ROASTED TOMATO SOUP | 5.95 |
Salads
| HOUSE SALAD blend of wild greens / choice of buttermilk and basil dressing or dijon vinaigrette |
5.95 |
| HEARTS OF PALM SALAD with red onion, watercress and a cracked mustard vinaigrette |
8.50 |
| CAESAR SALAD | 7.50 |
| ROASTED PORTABELLA AND BUFFALO MOZZARELLA served warm with white balsamic vinegar and truffle oil |
8.50 |
| ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD with fresh and smoked mozzarella cheese, basil and red onion |
7.95 |
Pizza and Pasta
| WILD MUSHROOM PIZZA seasonal wild mushrooms, herb cream cheese and truffle oil |
12.50 |
| PEPPERONI AND SAUSAGE PIZZA Volpi pepperoni, salsicca and fresh oregano |
10.95 |
| TOMATO AND BASIL PIZZA with tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil |
9.95 |
| LIGURIAN SHRIMP PASTA ligurian sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts, feta cheese, and shrimp in a spicy garlic olive oil tossed with spinach and egg linguine |
15.50 |
Entrees
| JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN half a boneless free range chicken marinated with jerk spices and oven roasted |
14.95 |
| LAMB TENDERLOIN over celery root puree with a morel mushroom sauce |
17.95 |
| TENDERLOIN OF BEEF cabernet sauvignon sauce |
16.95 |
| MAINE LUMP CRAB CAKES with shrimp quesadilla and an avocado and tomato relish |
15.95 |
| GRILLED YELLOWFIN TUNA encrusted with wasabi and served with a soy, sesame and scallion sauce |
17.95 |
| BARBECUED SPICED SALMON served with a chinese mustard sauce |
17.95 |
| STIR FRY-CHOICE OF BEEF OR CHICKEN snow peas, ginger, bamboo shoots, garlic and yellow bell pepper with basmati rice |
14.95 |
| GRILLED SHRIMP jamaican spiced shrimp with mango and papaya relish and crab fried rice |
18.95 |
Cafe Lunch Menu
Café Lunch Service: Monday through Friday - 11:00am - 2:30pm /
Saturday - 11:00am - 3:00pm / Sunday Brunch - 10:00am - 2:30pm
| FLASH FRIED CALAMARI mild chili mayonnaise |
8.50 |
| ASIAGO CHEESE DIP served with a sun-dried focaccia bread |
7.50 |
| SMOKED MISSOURI TROUT folded in an absolut peppar horseradish sauce and served on a corn pancake |
9.50 |
| SPECIALTY OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL served with a champagne vinegar sauce |
MARKET |
| SHRIMP DUMPLINGS served with a soy ginger dipping sauce |
7.50 |
Soups
| CHILLED CUCUMBER BISQUE | 5.95 |
| FRENCH ONION GRATINEE | 5.95 |
| FIRE ROASTED TOMATO SOUP | 5.95 |
Salads
| HOUSE SALAD | 5.95 |
| CAESAR SALAD traditional style |
7.50 |
| HEARTS OF PALM SALAD with red onions, watercress and mustard vinaigrette |
7.50 |
Large Salads
| CHICKEN SALAD fresh poached breast of chicken, tossed in a crème fraiche mayonnaise dressing, garnished with crisp bacon and seasonal fruit |
10.50 |
| SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD sliced smoked chicken served on a bed of greens, with blue cheese, mashuga nuts and maple syrup vinaigrette |
10.50 |
| "JERK" CAESAR SALAD caesar salad tossed with jamaican jerk style chicken |
10.50 |
Lunch Combinations
| MINI PIZZA AND SALAD choice of a mini wild mushroom or pepperoni and spinach pizza choice of a small house salad or a small caesar salad |
9.50 |
| ASIAGO DIP WITH CHOICE OF SALAD a hearty blend of asiago, red peppers, and mushrooms served with sun-dried tomato focaccia and a choice of caesar or mixed green salad |
9.50 |
| SANDWICH AND SOUP one half of a chicken salad sandwich, choice of rye or wheat bread, and choice of a cup of soup |
9.50 |
Pizza
| WILD MUSHROOM PIZZA with portabella, cepes, fontina cheese and rosemary |
10.50 |
| PEPPERONI AND SPINACH PIZZA thin crust topped with a fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and "volpi" pepperoni |
10.50 |
Entrees
| THE BALABURGER served with french fries, lettuce, tomato, and choice of cheese |
8.50 |
| GRILLED BREAST OF CHICKEN SANDWICH breast of chicken, grilled and served with caciotta la cocina cheese and french fries |
8.50 |
| GRILLED PORTABELLA SANDWICH marinated giant portabella, topped with lettuce, tomato and roasted garlic mayonnaise, served with potato salad |
7.50 |
| SMOKED SALMON B.L.T. layered sandwich of smoked salmon, bacon, lettuce, tomato and dill mayonnaise, served with shoestring potatoes |
10.50 |
| VEGETARIAN SANDWICH with alfalfa sprouts, cucumbers, avocados and tomatoes, served with cole slaw |
7.50 |
| GRILLED YELLOWFIN TUNA encrusted with wasabi and served with a soy, sesame and scallion sauce |
12.95 |
| SHRIMP & CRAB CAKES two sautéed cakes served with a cayenne-sherry mayonnaise |
11.50 |
| BARBECUED SPICED SALMON spice-rubbed filet of salmon, broiled and accompanied by a chinese mustard sauce and vegetable du jour |
12.95 |
| STIR FRY-CHOICE OF BEEF OR CHICKEN snow peas, ginger, bamboo shoots, garlic and yellow bell pepper with basmati rice |
10.50 |
| LIGURIAN SHRIMP PASTA ligurian sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts, feta cheese, and shrimp in a spicy garlic olive oil tossed with spinach and egg linguine |
12.95 |
Desserts
| CHOCOLATE FRITTERS Dark chocolate truffles dipped in a Bailey's Irish Cream batter, flash fried, served on an almond praline |
6.95 |
| RASPBERRY MOUSSE Complimented with a passion fruit puree and toasted macadamia nuts |
6.95 |
| P.B. & J. Peanut butter ice cream on a tarn of raspberry puree garnished with angel hair of white chocolate |
6.95 |
| CAFÉ AU LAIT CHEESECAKE | 6.95 |
| CHOCOLATE AND KAHLUA CRÈME BRULEE | 6.95 |
| BROWNIE BALABAN Topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and toasted almond slivers |
6.95 |
| HOUSEMADE ASSORTED SORBETS Selection of tea & seasonal fruit sorbets |
6.95 |
| HOUSEMADE ICE CREAMS Tahitian Vanilla available with raspberry sauce, chocolate sauce or whipped cream Chinese Cinnamon with a warm caramel pecan sauce |
6.95 |
Wine List
Champagne and Sparkling Wines
| N.V. Domaine Chandon Brut -Napa Valley | 34.00 |
| N.V. Taittinger "La Francaise" Brut | 66.00 |
Alsace
| 1998 Riesling "Cuvee Albert" Domaine Mann | 29.00 |
Loire Valley
| 1999 Pouilly-Fume "Les Belles Pentes" Domaine Dagueneau | 36.00 |
White Burgundy
| 1999 Pouilly-Fuisse Clos Ressier | 36.00 |
| 1999 Mersault "Les Criots" Jean Phillipe Fichet | 57.00 |
| 1999 Chassagne Montrachet "Le Caillert" Vincent Girardin | 78.00 |
Bordeaux
| 1997 Chateau La Cardonne | 27.00 |
| 1997 Chateau La Fleur Saint Georges-Lalande de Pomerol | 43.00 |
Burgundy
| 1998 Bourgogne Rouge Jean-Marc Boillot | 29.00 |
| 1999 Volnay "Clos Des Chenes" Premier Cru V. Girardin | 62.00 |
Rhone
| 1999 Cotes Du Rhone-Chateau St. Roch | 24.00 |
| 1998 Chateauneuf-Du-Pape Chateau La Nerthe | 57.00 |
White Wine from Germany
| 1999 Piesporter Goldtropfchen Spatlese | 29.00 |
Red Wine from Italy
| 1999 Merlot "Umbria" Falesco | 36.00 |
| 1983 Nemo-Castello Di Monsanto | 68.00 |
| 1993 Barolo "Sperss" Gaja | 180.00 |
White Wine from Italy
| 2000 Pinot Grigio "Colli"-Marco Felluga | half: 14.00 full: 28.00 |
Blush Wine
| 2000 Domaine Houchart Rose-Cotes De Provence | 22.00 |
Sauvignon Blanc - Fume Blanc
| 2000 Silverado Vinyards-Napa Valley | 28.00 |
| 1999 Duckhorn Vinyards-Napa Valley | 38.00 |
Domestic Italian Style Red Wine
| 1998 Flora Springs Sangiovese-Napa Valley | 30.00 |
Gewurztraminer
| 1998 Mill Creek Vineyards "Dry Creek Estate"-Sonoma Valley | 27.00 |
Late Harvest
| 1998 Elderton Wines "Golden Semillon" South Eastern Australia | 26.00 |
Chardonnay
| 1999 Markham Vineyards "Barrel Fermented"-Napa Valley | 26.00 |
| 2000 Sonoma Cutrer-Russian River Ranches | 33.00 |
| 1999 Stonestreet Vineyards-Sonoma County | 39.00 |
| 1998 Chateau Montelena "Napa Estate"-Napa Valley | 53.00 |
| 1998 Merryvale Vineyards "Silhouette"-Napa Valley | 70.00 |
Pinot Noir
| 2000 Saintsbury "Garnet"-Caneros-Napa Valley | 32.00 |
| 1998 Calera Wine Company-San Benito County | 48.00 |
| 1994 J. Rochiolli Vineyards "Russian River"-Sonoma County | 82.00 |
Shiraz
| 1998 Greg Norman Estates-Limestone Coast, Australia | 25.00 |
| 1999 Clarendon Hills "Hickman Vineyard"-Clarenson Australia | 130.00 |
Merlot
| 1999 Bogle Vineyards-California | 22.00 |
| 1998 Raveswood-Sonoma County | 34.00 |
| 1999 Silverado Vineyards-Napa Valley | 45.00 |
| 1999 Duckhorn Vineyards "Napa Estate"-Napa Valley | 78.00 |
Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Blends
| 1998 Cain Vineyards "Cain Cuvee"-Napa Valley | 43.00 |
| 1999 Duckhorn Vineyards "Decoy"-Napa Valley | 39.00 |
| 1998 Hawk Crest "Cellared By Stags' Leap Wine Cellars" | 25.00 |
| 1998 Pahlmeyer "Napa Red"-Napa Valley | 145.00 |
| 1998 Ravenswood "Gregory Vineyard"-Sonoma Valley | 63.00 |
Zinfandel
| 1997 Montevina Winery "Terra d'Oro"-Amador County | 26.00 |
| 1999 Franus "Planchon Vineyard"-Contra Costa County | 36.00 |
| 1998 Rosenblum Cellars "Annette's Reserve"-Redwood Valley | 57.00 |