Balalaika, San Francisco 1950s New York which was briefly shut down

which was briefly shut down after a murder

With 28 different ways to cook Dover sole

The main dining room was the Grand Salon where lunch and dinner was served by waiters in formal dress

Less than 30 of these diners are still in existence

Balalaika, San Francisco 1950s New York which was briefly shut down960 Bush Street in San Francisco was a church from 1918 until 1931. After that a succession of clubs and theatres occupied the space until 1947 when the "colorful" Balalaika opened offering Continental music and Old world cuisine. "The Continental art of dining expresses itself in this lovely setting where inspired cuisine is served amidst the haunting strains of Gypsy melodies.. and candlelight." Balalaika closed in 1955. In 1971 The Boarding House