Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant

4.8

793 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Charming

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐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
Website
http://www.banffbalkan.ca/
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

Location
120 Banff Avenue, Banff, AB T1L 1B6
Neighborhood
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. . . .
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 Sunday - Friday, starting January 6. Not available during select dates and holidays.

Offers

🥗 Souvlaki Platter Special at The Balkan.
Jan 5, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
Sun - 11:30 AM - 3:45 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - 11:30 AM - 3:45 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Sat - 11:30 AM - 3:45 PM
*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.

What 793 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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 is a vibrant dining spot offering "amazing food and ambiance" with lively entertainment on Greek Nights. Guests rave about the "exceptional and fun service" from attentive staff like Kat and Emily. The menu features delicious Mediterranean dishes, including standout lamb shoulder and eggplant fritters.

793 Reviews

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Noree
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Kiarash
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
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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IanD
Calgary
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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Sandeep
VIP
Chicago
122 reviews
5.0
122 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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Susan
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
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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Cathy
Calgary
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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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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Lesley
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful meal at The Balkan, the food was fabulous and the server was even better! We went on an evening when there was no entertainment, would definitely be interested in checking out the entertainment on my next visit!
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Charlene
VIP
Las Vegas
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had such a blast on Greek Night! We’ve dined here many times but this was our 1st time attending a dinner during the celebration which includes an awesome belly dancer and optional join in Greek dance lesson and traditional plate smashing. So much fun! We felt like we were in Greece for an evening. Food wise, loved the Gyro, feta fritters (which reminded me of a Belgian cheese crocket), delicious dips and lamb (shank was fall off the bone tender). Only complaint was the kids meal beef souvlaki which wasn’t chewable unfortunately, but we will hope that was unusual. Will definitely look forward to our next visit!! Opa!!
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Karen
Calgary
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the Belly Dancing and the Show. Our waiter was fabulous. He was Considerate to our culinary restrictions.
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Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 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
Neighborhood
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

Website
http://www.banffbalkan.ca/
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

Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

🧿𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 LIVE DINNER SHOW: Balkan Greek Night

Balkan $29.99 Appreciation Special 🍃

Offers

🥗 Souvlaki Platter Special at The Balkan.

Menu

What 793 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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