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The Balcony (shadyside)

1 post · Nov 4, 1997

Jeanne B.University of PittsburghNov 4, 1997
 > Looking for opinions -- how is it these days??

 Had brunch there Sunday.  Their approach is kind of interesting,
 Instead of having a buffet, each table has a platter of mini-danish,
 crackers and chopped liver (excuse me, maybe it's pate'!), bagels (plain
 and not all that fresh), muffins, and fresh fruit cup.  It is refilled
 on request.  You can order multiple entrees, as long as your second
 order isn't for the salmon salad or the baked trout.  Other choices
 include waffles, typical eggs & stuff, omelet with crab and spinach (not
 sure the crab
 was the real thing but it was quite tasty).  So it amounts to "all you
 can eat," but with the entrees custom prepared.  I don't really remember
 the prices, but think they ranged from about $7.95 to $11.95.

 As the other poster indicated, it was definitely "decent" food, but not
 great.  For example, the piece of salmon was nicely cooked, but its bed
 of greens was about 2/3 iceberg.  Please!  Still, a pleasant atmosphere,
 good service, reasonable price.  If they really are closing, I hope they
 find a new location.

 Jeanne
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