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

Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant

4.8
4.8
796 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Healthy
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐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.

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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
    (403) 762-3454
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Balkan $29.99 Appreciation Special 🍃

    Nov 12, 2024 - May 15, 2025
    Be our guest! Join us for our $29.99 appreciation special featuring 3 courses of fresh Mediterranean fare. Elevate your meal with our special wine pairing, selected to complement each fresh dish. Reservations are recommended, walk-ins are welcome. Feature menu available Monday - Wednesday. Not available during select dates and holidays.
    Balkan $29.99 Appreciation Special 🍃 photo

Offers

  • 🥗 Souvlaki Platter Special at The Balkan.

    Jan 5, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
    Sun - 11:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.,Mon - Thu - 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.,Fri - 11:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.,Sat - 11:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
    *Starting at $19.99* Your choice of grilled skewers served with hummus, mediterranean salad, labneh, grilled pita, olives, pickled onions. Available Sunday to Thursday, dine in only. Not available on Statutory Holidays.

    🥗 Souvlaki Platter Special at The Balkan. photo

What 796 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Banff / Canmore

    Best Food

  • Banff / Canmore

    Best Value

  • Banff / Canmore

    Good for business meals

  • Banff / Canmore

    Good for groups

  • Banff / Canmore

    Healthy

  • Banff / Canmore

    Good for special occasions

  • Banff / Canmore

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant in Banff offers "amazing food and ambiance" with "fantastic Greek nights" featuring live entertainment like belly dancing and plate smashing. The "friendly and attentive service" by staff like Emily and Scott enhances the experience. Diners recommend the lamb shank, gyro, and souvlaki. Reservations are advised.

796 Reviews
  1. Wassim

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok, took too long for the food to come. Server was rude and smelly

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  2. Lyle

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and excellent service. Second time at this restaurant and does not fail to disappoint.

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  3. Meredith

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was fantastic! The food, service, drinks and ambiance was great! Defintiely go on Thursday, Friday and Sunday for the live show!!!

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  4. Noree

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant! It is always a highlight of our trips to Banff.

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  5. Kiarash

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    These guys know lamb! Everything was prepared with care and excellent taste. Enjoyed immensely.

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  6. IanD

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first visit to Balkan restaurant having heard some good things about it from friends locally. Frustratingly we had to wait 15 minutes after our reservation time for our table. After that the service was slow and spotty. Initially it was quite busy and I assumed it was another case of not being able to get the staff. However it emptied out around 9 and the service continued to be very slow and patchy after that. Overall the food is good, but the lack of pre-planning to seat people with reservations and overall service were a let down.

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  7. Sandeep

    VIP

    Chicago

    123 reviews

    5.0

    123 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emily, an exceptional server, surprised me with a Carajillo, an unlisted item on the menu that she had discovered last night. It was one of the finest we’ve had outside of Mexico City. The belly dancing performance was enjoyable, and the kids were actively involved. The lively and energetic atmosphere made it a great experience for everyone.

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  8. Susan

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here. Our server Sam was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and gave some good recommendations. The entertainment was great and would definitely recommend.

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  9. Cathy

    Calgary

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our evening at Balkan Restaurant. We love Mediterranean cuisine and everything we ordered was delicious. It was cooked perfectly, tasted fresh and the spices were perfect.

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  10. Carla

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal with Emily as our server! She delivered our drinks and food quickly and happily! She even managed the teenagers who kept blowing out the table candle!

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FAQs

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Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 796 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant

120 Banff Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1B6

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Caribou
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Phone number
    (403) 762-3454
  • 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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