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

Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant

4.8 (852)
CAN$30 and under
Mediterranean
120 Banff Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1B6

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Fresh Mediterranean in the heart of Banff. From fresh pita wraps to mouthwatering souvlaki & plenty of vegetarian options, 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.

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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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 7:30 pm! Enjoy the Balkan's full a la carte food & drinks menu. All ages are welcome. . . .
    🧿𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 LIVE DINNER SHOW: Balkan Greek Night Photo

What 852 people are saying

Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Banff / Canmore

    Best Overall

  • Banff / Canmore

    Best Food

  • Banff / Canmore

    Best Value

  • Banff / Canmore

    Healthy

  • Banff / Canmore

    Neighborhood gem

  • Banff / Canmore

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant offers an "amazing atmosphere" with delicious Mediterranean cuisine and lively entertainment, especially on Greek Night. Guests rave about the "fantastic service" from staff like Scott and Ashlee, and the "super tasty" dishes like lamb souvlaki and Greek feasts. A must-visit for an authentic and enjoyable dining experience.
852 Reviews
  1. Rabi VIP

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved Balkan so much! The authentic Greek food had the perfect amount of flavor and our server, Scott, was extremely amiable. Scott gave us great ideas for places to visit during our trip to Banff. Overall, Balkan was an amazing experience and we loved both our server and the delicious food!

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  2. Jason

    Montreal / Quebec2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great restaurant all around. Had the spiced lamb souvlaki plates and they were excellent! The staff was also very pleasant and they made it an all around great experience. Would definitely recommend!

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  3. Heather

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Positive was the Food was amazing! 5/5 Our dining reservation was a table in the bar and although our server was friendly she was a terrible server.

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  4. Jennifer

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have a toddler with many allergies. The waitress went out of her way to find things that he could eat. The food was amazing. May go there a second time this trip!

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  5. Hayley

    Bath/Somerset2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing and friendly service by all staff. Went to their greek night which did provide entrainment but difficult to enjoy whilst easting. Food was ok
    Balkan Mediterranean RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Hayley. Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. I am sorry the food did not reach the excellent standard we set but I am pleased to hear the service was of excellent, friendly quality. These are areas we pride ourselves in. We hope to see you again soon! Mark, General Manager

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  6. Richard VIP

    Edmonton / Northern Alberta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ashlee was our server and was fabulous and served our large group with ease. The Greek show was very fun. Would highly recommend.
    Balkan Mediterranean RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Richard, thanks so much for leaving a lovely review of the Balkan Restaurant! We hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Craig

    Perthshire/Stirlingshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and excellent service from Scott who provided brilliant advice on food recommendations.
    Balkan Mediterranean RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for The Balkan. I am very pleased to hear your time here was enjoyable and you experienced our excellent standards in food and service. I will make sure to pass on your thanks to Scott. We look forward to hosting you again!

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  8. Victoria

    Toronto / Ontario4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Do not waste your time. There are by far better restaurants than the Balkan. It did not feel authentic at all. The show started half hour late, the commentator was also the DJ so things seemed so unorganized. Our server Emily was kind. The server whose section was next to us was so unprofessional. He kept putting dirty glassware and items on our table while we were eating. I COULDNT BELIEVE IT WITH MY EYES!!! He never apologized or even acknowledged us once!! The management seemed so disorganized and were just all over the place. Sad to say we will not return!

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  9. Greg VIP

    New York City220 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lamb souvlaki was nice and spicy. The accompanying cucumbers, tomatoes, capers, hummus were super fresh and delicious. Edamame falafel bowl also vey good. Fine selection of beer, wine and cocktails. Service was excellent.
    Balkan Mediterranean RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much Greg for leaving a lovely review and choosing to dine with us. We look forward to hosting you again soon!

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  10. Kim

    Calgary / Southern Alberta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and wonderful wait service. Thank you for the stories and experience.

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Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 852 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 reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant

120 Banff Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1B6

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Caribou
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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