THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Balboa

THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Balboa Restaurant Review:

With a sexy, intimate space, Balboa successfully combines classic steakhouse service with a hip, Soho vibe. Waitstaff in traditional whites serve up classics like bone-in Kansas City filet, New York strip and surf 'n turf on simulated wood tables topped by textured linen placemats. The Balboa goal is to offer foods of classic comfort in an urban chic environment. The crowds that pack the miniscule dining room night after night seem to think the restaurant has succeeded, particularly with dishes like the Maryland Blue Crab cakes, tableside Caesar and porterhouse with smoky cabernet reduction. Yet what makes Balboa a standout among the latest crop of steak joints is not the sensual lighting design nor the royal service but the attention to quality and freshness of every ingredient. Even desserts offer made-to-order appeal. Don't miss the Carnival Treats, including a candy apple, crisply fried funnel cake and even a mini ice cream cone, a fitting end to a uniquely comforting meal.