I have been going to Balaton since it was on buckeye when you had to walk through the kitchen to get to the restroom! I am Hungarian with my father off the boat in the late 50's. The food is phenomenal and so is the service. The family owned restaurant has seen 4 generations of my family as well as we have seen 4 of theirs! Every good thing that was mentioned before me is right on point. Although i like the cucumber salad i prefer to go with the regular salad because the dressing is wonderful! As far as the desserts go, you people have it waaaaay wrong. The chocolate cake everyone is referring to, is a dobish torte. Its supposed to be a little stiff so it will stay together. It only has about a dozen layers! The caramel on top is like a hardened jelly and the easiest way to eat is is by taking the top off. The napoleon is also dynamite!!!! I hate salt i never use it and for people to say the food was salty are out of their mind!! any bad review you might see about this restaurant is from people who have no clue what good food is! The wine can be a little much for me at times. I like sweet wines so if your like me ask for the yellow desert wine, that's the best!