Balaban's is widely acclaimed both for its fine dining and its outstanding wine list. At Balaban's we relish the wine and food so our customers remember the experience. Renewing and refining the original Cafe Balaban's style and flair, the flavors of France, Spain and Italy weave through the contemporary American menu at Balaban's. Unlike most restaurants, which often charge a substantial markup for the privilege of enjoying wine service in their dining rooms, Balaban's allows patrons to choose from from it's over 860 different wines, including its celebrated Library Wine Collection, consisting of over 250 wines now maturing after up to 25 years, and enjoy any of those wines at retail price plus a mere $8 corkage fee.