Balos Estiatorio

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

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   Monique

   Washington DC33 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The staff was a amazing and the food was delicious. It was a perfect Sunday to kick off my birthday!
   

   Balos EstiatorioResponded today

   Hello Monique, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your birthday celebration at Balos Estiatorio. It's great to know that our team's efforts to provide amazing service and delicious food were appreciated. We can't wait to welcome you back for another perfect Sunday. Thanks again for choosing Balos Estiatorio! Best, The Management Team
   

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   taylor VIP

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waitress, Jessica, was so amazing. We had a great brunch.
   

   Balos EstiatorioResponded today

   Thanks for visiting us, Taylor! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great brunch at Balos Estiatorio. It's wonderful to know that our service made your experience even better. We strive to provide excellent food and service, 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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   Natalie

   Dallas3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Was looking forward to a night of fun, but unfortunately our party of 6 was not seated for a full hour and 10 minutes after our reservation time (10:30pm, were not seated until 11:40pm). They were incredibly dismissive, rude, condescending about how much time was left, “just 10 more minutes!”. One of our guests left and they ended up seating the 5 of us at a table for 4, and we were completely squeezed. The food was just ok, basic. The midnight napkin toss is overrated and wasteful— make sure you finish your food before it because it will completely ruin your table. Don’t plan on going to enjoy conversation because you won’t be able to hear the person next to you. Music is good though, but still, just over the top.
   

   Balos EstiatorioResponded today

   Thanks for the feedback, Natalie. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at Balos Estiatorio. We understand that it was a disappointing evening and we apologize for the lack of seating arrangements and the inconvenience it caused. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and the midnight napkin toss. We will certainly take your feedback into account as we strive to improve our service. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide a better dining experience, please contact us at shannon at balosrestaurants dot com + jessica at balosrestaurants dot com Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Ugo VIP

   Washington DC6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was really good. The service was amazing. The music could have been turned down a couple notches but overall would def recommend.
   

   Balos EstiatorioResponded 2 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback, Ugo! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Balos Estiatorio. It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Elizabeth VIP

   New York City4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The food at Balos is excellent and comes in larger portions than most DC restaurants. Come here for a lively dinner or birthday party though, it’s loud.
   

   Balos EstiatorioResponded today

   Hey Elizabeth, Thanks for your review and for dining at Balos Estiatorio. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found the portions generous. We're sorry if the noise level was a bit high during your visit, but we're glad you appreciated the lively atmosphere. We're always here to provide a great experience, so we hope to see you again soon. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Millena

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Perfect ambience! Amazing food and incredible service! I’ve been to Balos a few times and will definitely keep coming back!
   

   Balos EstiatorioResponded 2 days ago

   Hey Millena, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Balos Estiatorio! It's wonderful to know that our ambiance, food, and service met your expectations. We're committed to providing our guests with the best dining experience possible and your feedback is truly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Hilary VIP

   Washington DC3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food is very overpriced for what it is. Not worth it.
   

   Balos EstiatorioResponded 2 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Hilary. We're sorry to hear that you found our food to be overpriced. At Balos Estiatorio, we strive to provide exceptional food and service, so we're disappointed to hear that we didn't meet your expectations this time. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continuously work to improve our guest experience. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future to provide you with the quality and value that we're known for. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   bryan VIP

   San Francisco6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Waitress was not very attentive. Had to keep asking for things and she forgot to put in part of our order. She was pleasant, but the service was frustrating especially given price points which are not cheap
   

   Balos EstiatorioResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Bryan, We appreciate your feedback and we're sorry to hear about the service issues you experienced during your visit. We strive to provide attentive service to all our guests and it's clear we fell short in your case. We also understand that our pricing reflects our commitment to providing quality food and service that justifies the cost. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best Regards, The Management Team
   

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   Ines

   Washington DC1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The food was good, but my overall experience was disappointing. I had made a special request that was completely ignored, and when I asked the hostess if we could move to a better table — since ours was uncomfortably close to two others that were already occupied — she looked at me condescendingly, said, “But which one?” and then simply walked away. Given the poor service, I won’t be returning.
   

   Balos EstiatorioResponded on April 28, 2025

   Thanks for the review, Ines. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food at Balos Estiatorio. However, we're truly sorry to hear about your experience with the seating arrangements and service. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience for all our guests, and it seems we fell short this time. Your feedback is valuable to us and we will definitely use it to improve. We hope you'd consider giving us another chance to provide the high-quality service we're known for. Balos Estiatorio, The Management Team
   

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    Renell VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Niko was amazing and super accommodating. Always a great time
    

    Balos EstiatorioResponded 5 days ago

    Thanks for the review, Renell! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at Balos Estiatorio. It's wonderful to know that our team was able to provide you with exceptional service and that our food lived up to your expectations. We strive to provide our guests with memorable dining experiences and your kind words are a testament to that. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
    

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