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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Houston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Gabby was such an excellent server, so attentive and made our first experience at Balan so much fun!!! The pasta and cocktails were absolutely amazing

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall2food3service2ambience2

   They sat us outside with no option to sit inside. The waitress came by twice and was too aggressive about watching us pay and the tip amount. The food is over priced and I ended up paying 67.00 for avocado toast and two mimosas. Absolutely a tourist trap.

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   6 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on January 20, 2023

   overall2food1service4ambience4

   The food wasn't great. Risotto tasted metallic and the branzino was subpar. Ordered a spicy margarita but it had zero spice. Overpriced food

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 9, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fabulous meal, staff were so attentive and service was excellent!

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Miami

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 1, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a great time and a very nice brunch at Balan’s in Miami on New Year’s Day. The food was great, service was excellent and the environment -outside dining- was perfect. We could not recommend a place more enthusiastically.

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   DanielW

   Western NC

   11 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2023

   overall3food3service5ambience3

   Very mediocre

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   NYE experience was perfect! Great cocktails, delicious dinner and outstanding service. Thanks for helping us celebrate 2023.

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8. EB

   EduardoB

   Mexico City

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 25, 2022

   overall1food2service3ambience1

   We prepaid a Holiday menu with three courses. We were surprised to find out that most of the menu items required additional payment which was not clear when we booked the experience. The prepayment included 20% service fee and this was also the case when the final check was presented for the extra items. Service was rushed and the noise level was high. The restaurant was almost empty but the employees were very loud talking amongst themselves. Food was nothing to write home about. Very poor experience overall.

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9. JF

   JeanF

   Montreal

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 3, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Awesome and unique touch on each plate. Every single person is attentive to service and always feel like warm welcome 🙏

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10. TG

    TracyG

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Staff was amazing - very happy with the experience, will definitely be going back!

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    Donny

    Philadelphia

    93 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a pleasure from the smile of the hostess to professional and friendly wait staff, let alone outside dining and tremendous cuisine!!

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall1food2service2ambience3

    I had high expectations when I went to this restaurant with my friend. The place looked clean and organized but the food was HORRIBLE. First I asked for eggs Benedict and the egg yolk was hard when is supposed to be runny, second we paid 13 DOLLARS for a "natural juice"; what a disappointment when our server brought us two juice bottles that I could just buy at any store, at least she could have put it in a glass right?? Now lets talk about our waitress, the servers in this place have 18% gratuity added to your check so lets say the customer service there is not good because they know they have their tip included anyways. We had to STARE at our waitress so she could notice us. I am DEFINITELY not coming back again. Very expensive and not a pleasant experience at all.

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13. MM

    MichaelM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    This restaurant had a chic modern decor. The service was good and the food was delicious.

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14. AV

    AndyValencia

    Miami

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience3

    Service from our waitress Cynthia was awful!

    Balan'sResponded on October 18, 2022Hello, we sent you a private message. Please get back to us at your earliest convenience!

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15. j

    joeyn

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    love this restaurant - great spot for lunch - parking is challenging

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    Jperj1819

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    Server was great..funny, attentive etc. Food was not great. Crab cake didn’t really seem to have any chunks of crab. Salad with salmon came 10 minutes apart..salmon first…them after asking the third time the salad ca,w. Carbonara was soup. Little flavor. They tack a 18 percent gratuity on it and then the waiter says that’s not for him but the other staff.. Nice location. Go have a drink but I won’t eat there again.

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    Donny

    Philadelphia

    93 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a pleasure!!

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18. S

    Sarah

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience3

    The food wasnt good. Everything was mediocre. Service was great but I wouldn’t come back here again.

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19. m

    mariad

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience1

    Not a good place for a dining experience. I felt I was in a club and the service was horrible! This doesn’t resemble the one in UK at all!!

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20. T

    Tanguera

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server was a hoot! :) The Miami Spice menu was delicious, and I loved my PornStar Martini.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Miami Spice menu was excellent! Our server was amazing and gave wonderful Sonoma recommendations as well!

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22. AG

    AdrianG

    Miami

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience2

    Waited 20 min for anyone approach to the table. Sangria is not actually sangria is more like a clerico with a lot juice Also was a difference price on the menu and the bill and no one did anything to fix it. Overall very disappointing experience For a local.

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23. JS

    JacobS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    Overpriced and not the best tasting food. Waiter tried to oversell

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a great option.

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25. VG

    VictorG

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Staff was very attentive and quick. Great recommendations and every food item we ordered and drinks were on point and delicious. Will definitely come back!

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26. NG

    NatalieG

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was great and the service was excellent! Definitely coming back!

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Limited menu , not much options ! , food and service were good

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    Princess

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Drinks was great , Food was amazing, and came out in a timely manner, worth every penny and I will definitely be going back

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29. LE

    LidaE

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The avocado toast with pouch egg was delicious! The service 100%

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30. KZ

    KhalidZ

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great service and delicious food. I would definitely go back. Free refills on the unsweetened ice tea too.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Balans was a great experience for my birthday, the vibe is really nice

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32. LM

    LisaMLS

    Detroit

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Ben and Rick are wonderful staff members at Balans. The food and atmosphere is always top notch.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fabulous service and incredible spacial surroundings for a spectacular brunch experience!

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34. KW

    KathleenW

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great ambiance & menu selection. Staff was very accomodating

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35. RA

    RicciardiA

    Miami

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    At noon on a Saturday it took 15 minutes to get a server at our table after we were seated. One actually looked at us and walked away. Someone else came over. Chicken breast was totally over cooked. Restrooms doors are unmarked as to mens, ladies or other.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Went there for brunch, atmosphere and service was excellent, the food was great and the pornstar drink was good….will definitely go back again.

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37. RG

    RG144

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience3

    Although it was a Mother's Day menu with limited offerings, the food was okay but not worth the price. Also, the drinks were extremely watered down. Perhaps during normal operations it's better.

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38. Y

    Yeeshue

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The brunch was fantastic, from appetizers to dessert, the flavors were just wonderful.

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience2

    Very good food but a bit more pricey than what it is worth. Also too loud.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2022

    overall1food1service4ambience2

    Food was expensive and it was horrible. For that price point I expected something I could eat without making a face while trying to pass down the food.

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