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Balos Estiatorio, Washington, DC

Balos Estiatorio

4.7
4.7
19 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 110 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
At the heart of legendary hospitality and Mediterranean flavors, Balos offers an elevated dining experience led by Executive Chef Alex Oradei.

Inspired by the lush Cretan lagoon it’s named after, Balos creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere—blending old-world charm with modern elegance. Founded by industry veterans and lifelong friends Stefanos Vouvoudakis, Tom Tsiplakos, and Joe Ragonese, it embodies the Hellenic tradition of shared meals and lively conversation.

Our menu showcases Greek seafood and seasonal ingredients with a contemporary twist. Whether you join us for our famed Espresso Martini Cart brunch, a lively dinner, or a business casual lunch, our airy dining room transports you to the Greek islands.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Alex Oradei
  • Private party facilities
    Our space is ideal for corporate meetings, team building events, birthday parties, baby showers, anniversary celebrations, and everything in between. We also offer customizable menu options to best suit your needs and budget. Our events team will work closely with you throughout the entirety of the booking process up to the day of your event.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    20th & N St NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balos Estiatorio offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food, drinks, friendly service and vibes." Guests enjoy a lively atmosphere with a live DJ and engaging activities. The attentive staff and delicious Mediterranean cuisine, like Greek salad and lamb chops, enhance the experience. Despite occasional noise, it remains a favorite for special occasions.
19 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, drinks, friendly service and vibes! Live DJ, Napkin Toss is super fun, Great music! Overall , It was a beautiful experience while fine dining. I Love Balos, definitely on my date night list ✨.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and very fun vibes especially for a birthday dinner!

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  3. Mysha

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience for my birthday dinner was amazing! I was excited to come and see for myself. I enjoyed the food, the scene, the music! It was all worth it!

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  4. Cicek

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food, service and ambience were great! However the music was not matching, it was like club music all the time and it was hard to hear each other and even hard to hear the music. We have chosen the place for a mediterrenean atmosphere and food but havent heard any single Greek song played until 22:00 and we had to leave then. I would definitely come again for the food.

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  5. Irene VIP

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the beginning, the staff accommodated our large group and sitting us all together. Our waiter was excellent and bus service was attentive. My friend who celebrated her birthday was so happy! Thank you for making it a special night for her.

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  6. MaryA

    Richmond3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait staff was very attentive and accommodated oneish to share a plate. Food and wine were excellent

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  7. Guillermo

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for lunch and had an amazing time! The food, the ambiance, the service. SPECTACULAR!

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  8. Aima VIP

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. Greek salad amazing. Lamb chops just ok. Overall good experience!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Extremely noisy, it was difficult to hear the next person on the table

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome date brunch/lunch spot. Drinks and food were delicious. It got loud when it started to fill up. Service was excellent as we like to take our time. Definitely will go back for dinner.

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FAQs

Balos Estiatorio does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Balos Estiatorio is rated 4.7 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 110 times today
Google Map for Balos Estiatorio

1900 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    20th & N St NW
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alex Oradei
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Our space is ideal for corporate meetings, team building events, birthday parties, baby showers, anniversary celebrations, and everything in between. We also offer customizable menu options to best suit your needs and budget. Our events team will work closely with you throughout the entirety of the booking process up to the day of your event.
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