Balaton

Generally, a very good, traditional, hungarian resteraunt with a large variety of foods. If you like Eastern European food, this is the best that I have found in the Cleveland area. Portions are large, and even a small portion is a full meal. Rese ... more

Generally, a very good, traditional, hungarian resteraunt with a large variety of foods. If you like Eastern European food, this is the best that I have found in the Cleveland area. Portions are large, and even a small portion is a full meal. Reservations are suggested as it is often busy on weekends. The one weak point of the resteraunt is the service which is often busy and not terribly attentive. They also have a minimum cred card charge, which may upset some people. I went with a group and it made payment interesting. less

THE BALATON HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS SINCE I WAS IN DIAPERS AND I AM 38 YEARS OLD!! THIS IS THE MOST AUTHENTIC OF HUNGARIAN RESTAURANTS IN WHICH I'VE DINED. I WAS RAISED ON HUNGARIAN FOOD.. MY MOM BEING THE BEST COOK EVER BUT BESIDES THAT, THE BALATO ... more

THE BALATON HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS SINCE I WAS IN DIAPERS AND I AM 38 YEARS OLD!! THIS IS THE MOST AUTHENTIC OF HUNGARIAN RESTAURANTS IN WHICH I'VE DINED. I WAS RAISED ON HUNGARIAN FOOD.. MY MOM BEING THE BEST COOK EVER BUT BESIDES THAT, THE BALATON TAKES AN EVEN TO SECOND PLACE TO MOM. TRY THE WEINER SCHNITZEL, A SMALL ORDER COMES WITH BREAD, SALAD, DUMPLINGS IN GRAVY(SCHPETZEL), AND THE SCHNITZEL IS TENDER AND LARGER THAN YOUR PLATE. GUARANTEED TO RETURN ONCE YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS!!!! less