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Fresh Mediterranean in the heart of Banff. - Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant, Banff, AB

Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant

4.5
4.5
744 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Fresh Mediterranean in the heart of Banff established in 1984. Our Yia Yia (Grandma) lived to be 103 years old for a reason — Greece's fresh and healthy diet. Balkan brings together the best of lunch and dinner for an incredible all-day feast with plenty of vegetarian and halal options. From fresh pita wraps to mouthwatering souvlaki, prepare your taste buds for fun & flavourful Mediterranean dishes paired perfectly with vibrant cocktails and fruity spirit-free drinks. Join us weekly for Greek Night with belly dancing, plate smashing and traditional dancing! OPA! Banff's famous free live dinner show, reservations recommended.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Halal
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (403) 762-3454
  • Website
    http://www.banffbalkan.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Balkan offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-120 guests.Belly dancing & plate smashing /Total venue Greek experience.Learn more/connect about group dining:https://www.banffcollective.com/balkan-events
  • Location
    120 Banff Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1B6
  • Area
    Banff
  • Cross Street
    Caribou
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Balkan Greek nights... Banff's favorite FREE live dinner show! Greek nights are a 5-star dinner extravaganza featuring belly dancing, plate smashing & Greek dancing. Enjoy the Balkan's full a la carte food & drinks menu. All ages are welcome. Reserve your table through Open Table experiences
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

  • 🧿𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 LIVE DINNER SHOW: Balkan Greek Night

    Multiple dates available
    𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Greek night is a 5-star dinner extravaganza featuring belly dancing, plate smashing & Greek dancing. Show starts at 8:00 pm! Enjoy the Balkan's full a la carte food & drinks menu. All ages are welcome. . . .
    🧿𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 LIVE DINNER SHOW: Balkan Greek Night photo

  • Balkan $29.99 Appreciation Special 🍃

    12 Nov 2024 - 19 Dec 2024
    Be our guest! Join us for our $29.99 appreciation special featuring 3 courses of fresh Mediterranean fare. Elevate your meal with our special wine pairing, selected to complement each fresh dish. Reservations are recommended, walk-ins welcome. Feature menu available Sunday - Friday, November 12 - December 19, 2024.
    Balkan $29.99 Appreciation Special 🍃 photo

  • 🎉 Balkan Early NYE Dinner

    CAD 25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Gather with family for a 3 course $60 Greek Feast Children's menu available for guests 10 & under / 2-hour dining time / Reservations highly recommended Full deposit refund before Dec 1, 2024 50% deposit refund between December 1-15, 2024 Non-refundable deposit from December 16, 2024 onward The booking deposit will be applied to the final bill Tax (5%) and auto-gratuity (18%) not included

Offers

  • 🥗 Souvlaki Platter Special @ The Balkan.

    11 June 2024 - 28 Dec 2024
    Sun - 11:30 am - 3:45 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm,Mon - Thu - 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm,Fri - Sat - 11:30 am - 3:45 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    *Starting at $19.99* Your choice of grilled skewers served with hummus, mediterranean salad, labneh, grilled pita, olives, pickled onions. Available Sunday to Thursday, dine in only. Not available on Statutory Holidays.

    🥗 Souvlaki Platter Special @ The Balkan. photo

Menu

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What 744 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Banff / Canmore

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Banff / Canmore

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant in Banff offers "outstanding food and service" with a lively atmosphere, especially on Greek nights featuring "fun belly dancing and plate smashing." Guests appreciate the "authentic Greek cuisine" and generous portions. The restaurant's attentive staff and vibrant ambiance make it a top choice for both locals and visitors.

744 Reviews

  1. Julie

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming Mediterranean gem in the heart of downtown Banff. The Greek platter was fresh and flavourful. Our server, Ashlee was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. A nice evening.

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  2. Tanya

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and atmosphere and value. We don't go out often in Banff but when we do we often go to Balkan.

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    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Stewart was excellent. Very efficient and friendly. Great food too!

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  4. Robert

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was amazing, so encouraging, so friendly, the food tasted amazing. Great gluten free options. The only thing it gets crowded and it’s hard to visit. We will be back (we always go back, it’s the place to go when you’re in Banff)

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  5. Jim

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun ambiance. Great service. Food was good. It was fairly reasonable price.

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    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service is excellent! I highly recommend it

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  7. Laura

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Greek Feast is a must! It is a great was to try lots of delicious items from the menu. The service was outstanding and the atmosphere was very welcoming! We has such a wonderful date night and can't wait to come back!

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  8. Donna

    Saskatoon

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Greek night. Was lively and entertaining. Was so much fun. The food and service was great. We would highly recommend and look forward to going again.

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  9. Megan

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were both great. The souvlaki plates (we had the chicken and lamb/beef) were excellent. Spanakopita to start was also very good. The staff were all very helpful and professional. Will definitely go back!

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  10. Demi

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought my family who are visiting from Australia in for dinner for my little sister’s birthday last night. They had a blast!!! There was belly dancing, zorba dancing and plate smashing, delicious food and immaculate vibes. The Balkan’s show nights are an absolute must!

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Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 744 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant

120 Banff Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1B6

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Caribou
  • Area
    Banff
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Halal
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Balkan Greek nights... Banff's favorite FREE live dinner show! Greek nights are a 5-star dinner extravaganza featuring belly dancing, plate smashing & Greek dancing. Enjoy the Balkan's full a la carte food & drinks menu. All ages are welcome. Reserve your table through Open Table experiences
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.banffbalkan.ca/
  • Phone number
    (403) 762-3454
  • Private party facilities
    Balkan offers group & private dining options accommodating 8-120 guests.Belly dancing & plate smashing /Total venue Greek experience.Learn more/connect about group dining:https://www.banffcollective.com/balkan-events
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