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Balos Estiatorio, Washington, DC

Balos Estiatorio

4.6
4.6
6 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 113 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 6 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

6 Reviews
  1. erich VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service food was good too! Especially the lambchop entree and the branzino!

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  2. Guy

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Bad service. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  3. FerrinaS VIP

    Orlando8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent service! We will definitely be back soon

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably my favorite restaurant the food is amazing and the service is impeccable and I think $45 for an hour and a half of unlimited cocktails is pretty fair

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  5. Elizabeth VIP

    Cleveland47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love everything about Balos. Service, food, choices

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  6. Elsie VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. The staff is almost too attentive. The hovering can get bothersome but they were very friendly. The food is just not worth the exorbitant prices. $30 appetizers! We ordered the zucchini fritters, lamb chops as well as soups. All were reasonably tasty but none good enough to justify the cost. I went specifically to try the avgolemono soup and it was disappointing. The flavor was there but the orzo was mushed and the chicken was dry. I’m glad to have experienced it but I won’t be going back.

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FAQs

Balos Estiatorio does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Balos Estiatorio is rated 4.6 stars by 6 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 113 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Balos Estiatorio

1900 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    20th & N St NW
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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.
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