Herbie's Vintage 72

• Cuisine(s): Contemporary, Continental, French, New American
  Hours: Sun 10:30am-10pm, Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri 11am-12am, Sat 5pm-12am
  Price: $$$$ $$$, $$$$
  Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash, ATM/Debit
• Attire: Business-casual/dressy
  Features: Banquet Facilities, Business Dining, Catering, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible
  Serving: Brunch, Dinner, Evening, Lunch
  Entertainment: Live Entertainment
• Alcohol: Full bar
  Reservations: Accepted, Recommended
  Parking: Street, Valet

Description

The Central West End feels complete again, now that Monarch owners Aaron Teitelbaum and Jeff Orbin have reopened St. Louis’ beloved Café Balaban as an homage to its late founder, Herbie Balaban. The menu features classic Balaban’s dishes — cucumber bisque, beef Wellington and, for dessert, the fabulous chocolate fritters — as well as more contemporary bistro fare. Standouts include beef short ribs braised with Schlafly APA, and yellowfin tuna crusted with black pepper and coriander. Neither the décor nor the vibe have changed much from previous editions of Balaban’s—it's still as refined and swanky as it ever was, and the sight of the crowded bar on a weekend evening will warm many a nostalgic St. Louisan’s heart.