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The Ballard Inn & Restaurant

(800) 638-2466
(805) 688-7770
2436 Baseline Ave., Ballard
www.ballardinn.com

Nestled among vineyards in the charming town of Ballard in the Santa Ynez Valley, the Ballard Inn is home to one of the Central Coast’s most highly regarded restaurants. Chef/owner Budi Kazali’s fusion cuisine is a true example of East meets West, inspired by the region’s local wines and bounty of seasonal produce. Wine tasting features the most exclusive area boutique wineries.

Dinner: Wed –Sun 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Appetizers
Butternut Squash Soup - 11
with spicy Spanish chorizo

Red Roast Kurobuta Pork Belly - 13
with Napa cabbage fondue

Tuna Tartar & Cucumber Tower - 13
with crispy wontons and ponzu

New Style Hamachi Sashimi - 13
with avocado and soy-yuzu vinaigrette

Pan Seared Hudson Valley
Foie Gras - 14
with cinnamon poached pears

Spicy Octopus Salad - 11
with Korean chili-garlic dressing

Ballard Sesame Caesar Salad - 9


Entrées
Dayboat Scallops - 30
with bacon-couscous and coconut-saffron nage

Pan Seared Organic Salmon - 29
with truffled chive risotto and miso broth

Grilled Australian Rack of Lamb - 30
with five spice potato au gratin and Syrah demi glaze

Grilled Filet Mignon - 31
with blue cheese mashed potatoes and caramelized shallot

Roasted Duck Breast - 27
with sweet potato purée and balsamic reduction


Dessert Menu
Seasonal House Made Sorbets - 6

Warm Chocolate Cake with
House Made Ice Cream - 7

Tahitian Vanilla Bean
Crème Brûlée - 7

Warm Apple Tarte Tatin - 7
with Crème Fraîche Ice Cream

Please allow 15 minutes for preparation
All ice cream and sorbets are made in-house

*The tasting room is open to the public
Friday through Sunday, 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

**Menus reflect samples only and are subject to change


Including wines from:
Kenneth-Crawford
Vandale
Palmina
Ken Brown
Calzada Ridge
Kaena