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Balos Estiatorio, Washington, DC

Balos Estiatorio

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4.7
4.7
51 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean
1900 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 108 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
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.

Dining areas

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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Cookbook Launch: Shaily Lipa Celebrates YASSOU

    USD 78.00 per person

    Prepaid

    12 May 2025 only
    5:00 pm
    Balos is honored to welcome award-winning cookbook author Shaily Lipa for a special evening celebrating her new book: YASSOU. Shaily will share the stage with James Beard Award-winning chef Pati Jinich, for a conversation about their shared passion for food, the cuisine of the Mediterranean, the process of cookbook writing, and favorite food stories. Guests will enjoy many small bites from YASSOU, wines, and additional beverages available for purchase. Special thanks to our friends at Ellenos Greek Yogurt for their support.
    Cookbook Launch: Shaily Lipa Celebrates YASSOU photo

What 51 people are saying

Balos Estiatorio reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Mediterranean

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balos Estiatorio offers a lively dining experience with "incredible food," "phenomenal service," and a vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include the "amazing" octopus and lamb chops. While some find it noisy, the ambiance is perfect for celebrations, featuring "super fun" napkin tosses and a live DJ. A go-to spot for memorable occasions.
51 Reviews
  1. RANDALL

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting. This place was fabulous. The food was outstanding. They filled the plates up with food. You will not leave Hungary. This is definitely on our list of favorites .

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  2. Rachel

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was well prepared and came out quickly. Our server was very kind I think it was quite expensive but good food nevertheless
    Balos EstiatorioResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Rachel, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Balos Estiatorio. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our service prompt. We strive to provide a dining experience that is both delicious and affordable. We understand your concerns about the pricing, and we appreciate your understanding. We hope to see you again soon for another round of our delicious dishes! Best regards, The Management Team

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  3. Stacy VIP

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! Everything was perfect. Service Atmosphere and food was 10/10. Flavors were authentic and portions generous. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and the wait staff were professional and friendly. Appreciated the busboy cleaning table between courses. The lamp chops were cooked perfectly. moussaka had plenty of potatoes eggplant and was piping hot. Appetizers of Greek salad, octopus and Balos chips were delicious. We will be back.
    Balos EstiatorioResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Stacy! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Balos Estiatorio. It's wonderful to know that our authentic flavors, generous portions, and professional service met your expectations. We're also glad to hear that you appreciated the busboy's attention to detail. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable dining atmosphere for all our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  4. Taylor VIP

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience though and through. Really want to give a special shoutout to Niko who went above and beyond to give an amazing experience
    Balos EstiatorioResponded 2 days ago
    Hey Taylor, We're over the moon to hear about your amazing experience at Balos Estiatorio! It's fantastic to know that our team was able to make your visit memorable. Your kind words about our service and food are greatly appreciated. We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  5. Yulia

    Austria1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant. Good food and service. Perfect for a Saturday dine-party.

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  6. Philippe

    Baltimore1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food - average service - very loud with place becoming a night club around 9:00pm. Not what we were expecting for a high end restaurant. I had been before and had great experience ao was disappointed

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  7. Angela VIP

    Washington DC19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome service!!! Drinks were great food was good
    Balos EstiatorioResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Angela, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and drinks. We always strive to provide great food and value to our customers. Your feedback is truly appreciated and we look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team at Balos Estiatorio

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  8. Jimmy

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great Service overall. Our server Nico was exceptionally friendly and very great. It was a beautiful experience.
    Balos EstiatorioResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Jimmy! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Balos Estiatorio. It's wonderful to know that our team made your visit enjoyable and that you found our service exceptional. We strive to provide our guests with the best possible dining experience and your feedback is a testament to that. We're glad you enjoyed the food and found value in your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team

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  9. tacaria

    Baltimore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed it here. Went to celebrate a birthday the napkin toss was a bonus
    Balos EstiatorioResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Tacaria! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time celebrating your birthday at Balos Estiatorio. It's always a pleasure to provide a memorable experience for our guests. We're glad you enjoyed the napkin toss as a bonus. We look forward to serving you again soon. - The Management Team

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My birthday brunch here was absolutely phenomenal!! Everything was literally perfect
    Balos EstiatorioResponded on 15 April 2025
    Thanks for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you had an absolutely phenomenal birthday brunch at Balos Estiatorio. It's wonderful to know that everything was perfect for you. We always strive to make special occasions even more memorable. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to serving you again soon!

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FAQs

Balos Estiatorio does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Balos Estiatorio is rated 4.7 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a booking

2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 108 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Balos Estiatorio

1900 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Dining areas

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, 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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