Balos Estiatorio

Name: Balos Estiatorio
Address: 1900 N St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20036
Telephone: (202) 990-1414
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

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4.6 (108)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

1900 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 72 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Hot spot

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 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 990-1414
Website
https://www.balosrestaurants.com/
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
Order direct

Location
1900 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood
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

Balos Martini$19.00
crop cucumber vodka, skinos mastiha mint, cucumber, lime
Filthy Greek$19.00
grey goose vodka, black olive brine extra virgin olive oil, feta-stuffed kalamata
Santorini Spritz$19.00
conniption kinship gin, elderflower lychee, lemon, topped with bubbly
The V.I.P$19.00
smoke lab vodka pineapple infusion
When are Napkins...$21.00
conniption gin, elderflower, lemon cucumber, mint
Spicy Margarita$19.00
casa del sol blanco, ancho reyes blue agave lime, spicy rim
Down in Athens$19.00
d’usse cognac, rockeys liqueur lemon, aperol
Pineapple Parthenon$21.00
amaaras mezcal, pineapple coconut milk, lime
Baloma$19.00
código rosa tequila, lime blue agave, fever tree grapefruit
Island Hopping$21.00
patron reposado, agave passoa passion fruit, boba, lime

Espresso Martinis

Handcrafted with For Five espresso and locally selected spirits, our espresso martinis offer a fusion of bold coffee and unique flavors

Classic$21.00
grey goose vodka
Chocolate$21.00
grey goose vodka
Salted Caramel$23.00
maker’s mark bourbon
Baklava$23.00
smoke lab vodka
Raspberry$23.00
conniption gin
Orange$23.00
catoctin hot honey rye
Coconut Pineapple$21.00
lobos tequila reposado

Mocktails

Apathos$16.00
lemon, fever tree ginger beer passion fruit
NO-Groni$16.00
roots divino bianco, fever tree tonic roots divino rosso, orange bitter
Balos Garden$16.00
lemon, cucumber, coconut milk seedlip grove 108, ginger beer

Beer

Mythos Lager$10.00
Fix Lager$10.00
Paros Brewing Co. Wheat$10.00
Stella Artois N/A$10.00

Sparkling

Prosecco 84$19.00
Asolo, Italy. Touch of honey, notes of citrus and almond
- Bottle$75.00
Grande Cuvée, Victorious Rosé$22.00
France. Crisp, balanced, delicate bubbles
- Bottle$84.00
Champagne, Lallier$24.00
Champagne, France. Bright Citrus, effervescent bubbles
- Bottle$92.00
California Sparkling, Chandon Brut$25.00
California, USA. Fine, elegant & wonderfully rounded
- Bottle$98.00

Rosé and Orange

Grenache, Hampton Water$18.00
Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Fresh, vibrant & balanced acidity
- Bottle$72.00
Malagousia, Velventos$18.00
Macedonia, Greece. Fruity, light & aromatic
- Bottle$72.00
Moschofilero, Hoof & Lur$19.00
Mantinia, Greece. Candied blood orange, wild ferment
- Bottle$75.00
Grenache, Notorious Pink$19.00
Vin de France. Elegant, crisp soft fruits
- Bottle$75.00

White

Chardonnay, Terrazas Reserva$18.00
Mendoza, Argentina. Expressive, elegant bouquet of citrus blossoms
- Bottle$72.00
Moschofilero, Mitravelas$19.00
Mantinia, Greece. Exotic, playful, balanced fruits
- Bottle$75.00
Robola, Gentilini$20.00
Cephalonia, Greece. Light & crisp. Peach, honey, & melon aromas
- Bottle$79.00
Assyrtiko, Balos$20.00
Nemea, Greece. Wonderfully balanced citrus notes
- Bottle$79.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Alpha Estate$20.00
Amyndeon, Greece. Peach citrus, refreshing mineral finish
- Bottle$79.00
Sancerre, Moulin des Vrilleres$24.00
Sancerre, France. Dry crisp fruit, elegant restrained citrus
- Bottle$92.00

Red

Tempranillo, Termes$18.00
Valdepeñas, Spain. Ripe black fruits, smooth bold tannins
- Bottle$72.00
Limniona, Domaine Zafeirakis$19.00
Creta, Greece. Balanced, raspberry & pomegranate
- Bottle$75.00
Xinomavro, Kokkino Naoussa$20.00
Naousa, Greece. Dried red fruit. Moderate tannins
- Bottle$79.00
Pinot Noir, Landmark$20.00
California, US. Black cherry, black currant, blueberry pie
- Bottle$79.00
Chianti, Colombaio di Cencio$20.00
Chianti, Tuscany, Italy. Fruity floral notes, violet and rose
- Bottle$79.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, The Prisoner$25.00
California, US. Bold, cinnamon, oak, blackberry
- Bottle$96.00

Champagne

Veuve Clicquot$180.00
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé$280.00
Ruinart Rosé$390.00
Dom Perignon$600.00

Vodka

Grey Goose$375.00
Ketel One$400.00
Tito’s$400.00

Tequila

Patron Reposado$400.00
Código 1530 Rosa$500.00
Komos Reposado Rosa$500.00
Komos Añejo$550.00
Casamigos Reposado$550.00
Casamigos Añejo$650.00
Don Julio 1942$700.00
Clase Azul Reposado$550.00
Clase Azul Añejo$1,500.00

Whiskey & Bourbon

Highland Park 12$550.00
Highland Park 18$1,000.00
Angel’s Envy$450.00
Angel’s Envy Rye$600.00
Balvenie 14$550.00
Michter’s 10$450.00
Macallan 12$600.00
Macallan 18$1,500.00

What 108 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Mediterranean
Washington, D.C. Area
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
District of Columbia
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Balos Estiatorio offers a lively dining experience with a "perfect ambiance" and "amazing food." The service is "top-notch," highlighted by attentive staff like Niko and Sabrine. The restaurant transforms into a vibrant party atmosphere with a live DJ, making it ideal for celebrations, though it can get "very loud."

108 Reviews

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Margi VIP
Washington, D.C. Area61 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The evening started off great with the hostess seating us in a “quieter” spot as I requested. And the waiter brought over champagne for everyone because it was in the records that our anniversary was recent(5/24) which was a very nice treat. And then he was very helpful with our menu selections. The dinner was delicious as always. And our friends will now be returning customers as well to Balos.
Balos EstiatorioResponded 2 days ago
Oh how wonderful! Thank you so much for this lovely review! We're so happy to hear your evening started off just right—and that our team was able to make your anniversary celebration feel a little extra special. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the food, the service, and the atmosphere, and that your friends had a great time too! We can't wait to welcome you all back to Balos soon. -Balos Management
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Z VIP
Washington, D.C. Area63 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience is really nice. Hostess and everyone else were very friendly and appreciate chef Hayden for coming in on his day off. Food was amazing. Highly recommend.
Balos EstiatorioResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the ambience and felt the warmth of our team—including our wonderful Chef Hayden, who will be so touched to hear your kind words. It means the world to us that you had such a great experience and would recommend us. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! -Balos Management
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DariaB
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The food was wonderful, however service was tremendously slow at every turn, to include just getting our order taken. It took about 2 hours to get our main course. Look forward to giving it another try, hopefully this was a one off.
Balos EstiatorioResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food, but we’re truly sorry to learn that the service didn’t meet expectations during your visit. That’s certainly not the standard we aim for, and we appreciate your patience. Your feedback is helpful, and we’ll be sharing it with our team to ensure we’re delivering a smoother, more timely experience moving forward. We’re grateful for your willingness to give us another try and look forward to the opportunity to make your next visit a great one from start to finish. -Balos Management
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Rachelle
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It seemed as though there may have been a mix up with my reservation so there was a bit of a wait when we arrived. However, I saw that they worked as quickly as they could and were able to seat 7 of us. Had an amazing dining experience. Food and music were on point! I’d definitely celebrate my birthday here again. Thank you Balos!
Balos EstiatorioResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and gracious review! We're sorry for the initial hiccup with your reservation, but we're thrilled to hear that our team was able to make it right and get your group seated quickly. It means a lot to know you still had an amazing dining experience—and that the food and music hit the mark! We're honored you chose to celebrate your birthday with us, and we'd love to have you back for more celebrations in the future. Thank you again from all of us at Balos!
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Sandrine
Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is 100/10. The service is impeccable. The mocktails we had 100/10 (passion fruit) The appetizer 100/10 The food 100/10 Not one spice was left behind. I will definitely go back. It gets louder after 9PM but the ambiance is still good.
Balos EstiatorioResponded 2 days ago
Wow—100/10 across the board! Thank you so much for the incredible review! We're beyond thrilled to hear that everything from the service to the mocktails, appetizers, and entrées hit the mark for you. We truly appreciate you noticing the details, including the team's hard work and the overall vibe. Can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing night!! -Balos Management
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chanel
Baltimore / Maryland32 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of my favorite places to visit and my waiter was exceptional. My only complaint is that I felt a little rushed! I understand there is a 2 hour window however within the 1st hour I felt like everything was rushed and it was hard to really enjoy my food. As a person that travels to Greece and aboard often I’m used to dinner being an experience and unfortunately it wasn’t quite that. I would urge that perhaps they extend the allotted dining time or at least be less conspicuous that they are rushing me lol, especially on an evening when I we were in to celebrate my husband’s birthday! Otherwise no complaints and looking forward to dining there again.
Balos EstiatorioResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so much for the kind words and for being such a loyal guest—we’re honored to be one of your favorite places to visit! We're also thrilled to hear your server made a great impression and that you chose to celebrate your husband’s birthday with us. That said, we sincerely appreciate your honest feedback about feeling rushed. While our 2-hour dining window helps us accommodate all reservations, we completely understand how important it is for special occasions to feel relaxed and unhurried. Your note is well taken, and we’ll be sharing it with our team as we continue to refine the guest experience. We truly look forward to welcoming you back soon—hopefully for a dinner that feels more like the leisurely, celebratory experience you're used to abroad. -Balos Management
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Andrew
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very loud music. Expensive food, huge line to the bathroom
Balos EstiatorioResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you gave us a try, though we're sorry to hear that aspects of your visit fell short of expectations. We understand that loud music and wait times—especially for restrooms—can impact the overall experience, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your comments will be shared with our team as we continue working to strike the right balance between atmosphere and comfort. We hope you'll consider visiting us again, perhaps during a quieter time, so we can deliver a more enjoyable experience all around. Warm Regards, Balos Management
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious! Highly recommend the appetizers — especially the Lamb Kleftiko. For mains, the Lamb Youvetsi and Moussaka were outstanding. Everything was flavorful, tender, and full of authentic taste!
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Lorena
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent customer service, the restaurant is very clean and the food is delicious!
Balos EstiatorioResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience—from the cleanliness and service to the delicious food. It means a lot to our team, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! -Balos Management
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Adriane
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience from the start of the meal until we rolled out a few hours later. Every single dish was exceptional. The grilled octopus on the starter menu was some of the best I have ever had! All of the entrees were great - perfectly cooked and great presentation. Cocktails were a big hit as well. Service was also top-notch. Would highly recommend.
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Balos Estiatorio does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Balos Estiatorio is rated 4.6 stars by 108 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 72 times today

1900 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
20th & N St NW
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
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
Order direct

Website
https://www.balosrestaurants.com/
Phone number
(202) 990-1414
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.

Balos Estiatorio

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Specialty Cocktails

Balos Martini$19.00

Filthy Greek$19.00

Santorini Spritz$19.00

The V.I.P$19.00

When are Napkins...$21.00

Spicy Margarita$19.00

Down in Athens$19.00

Pineapple Parthenon$21.00

Baloma$19.00

Island Hopping$21.00

Espresso Martinis

Classic$21.00

Chocolate$21.00

Salted Caramel$23.00

Baklava$23.00

Raspberry$23.00

Orange$23.00

Coconut Pineapple$21.00

Mocktails

Apathos$16.00

NO-Groni$16.00

Balos Garden$16.00

Beer

Mythos Lager$10.00

Fix Lager$10.00

Paros Brewing Co. Wheat$10.00

Stella Artois N/A$10.00

Sparkling

Prosecco 84$19.00

Grande Cuvée, Victorious Rosé$22.00

Champagne, Lallier$24.00

California Sparkling, Chandon Brut$25.00

Rosé and Orange

Grenache, Hampton Water$18.00

Malagousia, Velventos$18.00

Moschofilero, Hoof & Lur$19.00

Grenache, Notorious Pink$19.00

White

Chardonnay, Terrazas Reserva$18.00

Moschofilero, Mitravelas$19.00

Robola, Gentilini$20.00

Assyrtiko, Balos$20.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Alpha Estate$20.00

Sancerre, Moulin des Vrilleres$24.00

Red

Tempranillo, Termes$18.00

Limniona, Domaine Zafeirakis$19.00

Xinomavro, Kokkino Naoussa$20.00

Pinot Noir, Landmark$20.00

Chianti, Colombaio di Cencio$20.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, The Prisoner$25.00

Champagne

Veuve Clicquot$180.00

Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé$280.00

Ruinart Rosé$390.00

Dom Perignon$600.00

Vodka

Grey Goose$375.00

Ketel One$400.00

Tito’s$400.00

Tequila

Patron Reposado$400.00

Código 1530 Rosa$500.00

Komos Reposado Rosa$500.00

Komos Añejo$550.00

Casamigos Reposado$550.00

Casamigos Añejo$650.00

Don Julio 1942$700.00

Clase Azul Reposado$550.00

Clase Azul Añejo$1,500.00

Whiskey & Bourbon

Highland Park 12$550.00

Highland Park 18$1,000.00

Angel’s Envy$450.00