Cafe Balaban's

Just picked up carry out from here on Saturday! Everything was delicious! We started with the shrimp appetizer and the strawberry kale salad. Both were delicious and very fresh tasting. For main course I got the Beef Wellington and my husband got the Stiffed Chicken. Everything was well seasoned and there was a lot of food. They are only doing curbside right now and you have to make sure you order at least 48 hours in advance, but the food is well worth it! Right now it is located...read full review

A late lunch at Balaban's on a hot St. Louis summer day. It's known for its wines; they also have some tasty dishes. It's pretty low key at lunch, so if you're looking for something good that's a bit different, Balaban's is worth a try. Their flatbreads are great. Before I had to become a GF freak, I loved them. This visit, I had to go sans gluten, so I had their Pear & Pecan Salad and a cup of Cucumber Bisque soup. The mixed green salad also has dried figs and a great vinaigrette....read full review

Well, got to celebrate a nice but final HH at the current Chesterfield location. They're moving, so be on the look out potentially in the Soullard area, then eventually Central West End for a new Balaban's locations. Ownership is also changing so hopeful the quality of Balaban's remains exceptional. Overall I feel they're a solid 4+ having a higher end menu and drink pricing - even HH was ~$20pp, so know a full meal is gonna hit the wallet. But the food quality is top shelf, and...read full review