Walking through Mary.Brickell and waned something different. Very fair prices, nice happy hour drinks options and we loved the food. Wife had lobster lettuce wraps and Brussel Sprouts which she loved. Ordered the burger RARE and they got very close. Delicious food overall including sticky pudding g which wife ate all of. Highly recommended. read more

Great place for a chill evening in the middle of Brickell. Take friends, have drinks, oysters and some hookah. I did not eat food here but the vibe for drinking with friends was great. read more

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This place had been on my list for a while and my friend and I decided to give it a try for Miami spice. Overall the food was super tasty and worth the miami dinner price. The restaurant had a mix of varied music and the decor was cute for photos. However, the service was lacking, our server was nice but seemed to have forgotten us a few times. Additionally the wait time for the dessert was too long for our taste, since everything else had come out at a decent time. The worst part was the bathroom situation... it did not fit the restaurant. Honestly, it was not well kept and my friend even stained her pants with a mystery liquid from the floor. Apparently every hour someone cleans it, but I recommend the restaurant invest in a bathroom attendant at all times, because that bathroom brought down my view of the restaurant. If that situation is fixed it can easily go up in my rating. read more

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I don't like to leave bad comments or reviews but this has to be said. I think the only good thing was the hostess service. You know in Miami there are places overpriced or overrated. This is overpriced. A lamb skewer of less than a pound is 25$. The meat tasted like dog meat. It wasn't even enough for a kid's meal. Really sad. I didn't understand the presentation of my drink. Normally a glass is 3/4 full and cold. My glass was halfway full, hot and just tasted like juice. Sorry, but this place is a no for me. read more

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Great service great happy hour menu. they have a lot of happy hour options. Also, you can get hookah here if you like. They have a full bar and by my observation, a large amount of tequila.. one thing I really have to say that the service at the bar was absolutely top-notch. The server was attentive and made great drinks. Will stop here again for a full meal later. read more

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Diabolical. One of the deadest happy hour places around - maybe it changes at brunch or late night, but the food and drink here are terrible. read more

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This place is more of a chill place for drinks I went on a Saturday with my girls and it was super empty was super cute inside but not what we were looking for but drinks were good ... read more

Came after dinner. Can't believe this place is still here! love love love it! Had some drinks at the bar which were great. The outdoor seating was PACKED and looked like a great time (as usual). For those unfamiliar with this location... Indoor is smaller than expected but very cozy and pretty. Our bartender was great! loved her. read more

Nothing in the food menu got my attention. So I played it safe and order calamari. I was very disappointed. The vibes is great with good music and hookah. Don't recommend the food though. read more

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Balan's is one of my favorite spots to go to in Brickell. The lamb meatballs were great, the staff always gives the best recommendations and the music was amazing. Also, best Espresso Martini in Miami hands down! read more

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Ryan was amazing, super nice and great service. I ordered steak and it was cooked to perfection. It's very chill and sexy vibes, definitely recommend. read more

Balan's - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

Stopped here for dinner before going out in Miami. Overall had a good experience. The waiter was great and attentive. Our drinks came quickly. We started with the focaccia which was different than what we were used to but still delicious. The butter had truffle which made it even better. Our entrees were all delicious. I had the salmon, a friend of mine had pasta and the other had the mushroom dish. Everything was great. read more

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Balan's is a great place to come relax for a meal. Outside they have fans pointed at you so you won't suffocate from heat and humidity. If you have a dog, there's a DOG MENU, too. Good service--i'm finding this more common in Miami than ten years ago. Bravo, Balans. 5 Stars. read more

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This is a very cute lunch spot in brickell. Very floral/boutique looking inside--though the outdoor diners are definitely the majority at lunch. Had the carbonara this time, which was delicious--the yolk just fell apart after being put in front of me (in a good way!). Creme brûlée was enough for 3 people and was great. Others at my table did the Miami spice menu and enjoyed the oysters and pesto dish. I've also had the poke bowl and clam chowder here--also both great. Prices are a little steep for lunch, but it's brickell. Service is fine, though I always have issues here flagging down the wait staff for the check at the end of the meal. Overall would return. read more

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So I had an unplanned overnight layover in Miami, as I was headed back home from my vacation in Medellin. This led me to book a room at Brickell. Once I was settle into my hotel, I decided to get some dinner in the area. I came across this find restaurant, which sat around the corner from my hotel. The manager and hostess both greeted me in a friendly and upbeat manner. I opted to sit inside, as I was feeling a bit under the weather. The waitress brought me my drinks, and gave me some recommendations. I went with her advise, and ordered the beef skewers as an appetizer, and the grilled salmon as the main dish. The skewers were juicy, warm, and perfectly prepped. The salmon was delicious, and came in a bed of vegetables. I ordered a side of rice to complement the salmon. While I waited to get my food, I took in the atmosphere. This place is intimately lit at nighttime, with pretty nice decor, and a lively vibe in the outdoor seating area. They serve great food and drinks here, and also have hookah. Since I was tired and ill, I opted not to get hookah at the time. The waitress and the manager checked in on me consistently, and I was taken cared of well. I'm impressed by the quality and service and food. I recommend this place wholeheartedly. read more

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Definitely come here for the happy hour. It's really good. We drank wine and had the salad and burger which was delish! I loved that they even had a dog menu. I ordered something for my puppy and he enjoyed it! read more

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-Nicole L. Is the cutest and bestest waitress everrr!!! I want to put her in my pocket and take her home! -Shrimp tempura was the best I've ever had! No lie! The sweet and sour sauces complimented it sooo well that I asked for extra to add to my Chicken Milanese and that was definitely the right choice! -The Milanese was the largest single piece I've ever seen and cooked to perfection! Juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside! -My hubby (who is picky af) loved his beef skewers and definitely stole some of my chicken! It was dish a large portion that I have plenty to make 2 chicken sandwiches tomorrow for lunch! -Will absolutely be back! Especially to enjoy late night with DJ & hookah experience. And of course to see our new bestie Nicole!!!! read more

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This place was amazing!!! Altab was the best server and he was so funny! Def recommend here for happy hour drinks!

So I live 2 blocks from this place and I usually love it. It has been famous for great service and a good meal and good price. Today was a major turn off. One of the servers told me when serving the bill that already had 18% added that "the front of the house has to split their tips with the back of the house, so..." So I should add an extra 7%? This would make the tip 25% for (this time) given very average service on a shake down or guilt trip? Come on. The ironic thing is, despite not planning to eat out at all, I walked across the street to eat there because I saw my favorite waitress standing outside. She was not able to wait on me, but the experience I got from this other one has me uncertain if I will ever go back. There are other places in the neighborhood to get an egg white omelette and not get shaken down for an extra tip at the end. read more

Amazing food, great service and management is very attentive if there is any issues... highly recommend

I forgot I went here we stopped here on our way back home to Texas and we weren't expending much just to grab a bite to eat to hold us over for the plane ride home. The food was freaking awesome. I had a delicious well cooked burger on brioche bun toasted perfectly with these fries that tasted like they baked the potatoes then fried it. They did something good because those fries almost out did the burger. I got on the plane full and ready to take a nap. read more

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Horrible food . Service wasn't good, no air conditioning apparently it was broken. Ordered the Chicken Bolognese it was more of a flattened chicken nugget , my friend ordered an omelette which wasn't tasty at all. She ordered a a piece of sourdough toast , and they charged her $4!. This place has really lost its touch. I wouldn't recommend this place for breakfast or lunch, dinner. This was the second time I experienced tasteless food. I won't be returning . A lot of places in brickell .., Look else where ! read more

Just wow! This place is so nice and the service is spectacular. From the hostess to the bartender, Caesar, to the servers like Nicole, great assets and fun energy people. First came for a group meet up on a Thursday for happy hour after work which happened to be Ladies Night so free lychee martinis and champagne !! Not to mention great happy hour snacks like the beef skewers and calamari while enjoying the gorgeous outside view. Experienced the creme brûlée by Nicole's recommendation and was hands down the best crème brûlée I have had in addition to their delicious truffle fries! Just amazing and I plan to return plus check out their brunch. read more

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We had an amazing night last night, to be honest we were a bit skeptical but we went along with it and oh my god were we surprised in the best way possible. Note that this review is solemnly based on Valentine's Day experience. The Balan's staff did an amazing job to make the $160 p/p worth it. They started with a toast of Perrier Jouet, a sommelier would come to the table and explained which champagne they had (normal and Rose), he would ask each person and then served. Then the server came, asked which choices of appetizers and main course were and then the food started coming. Service was a bit slow in the kitchen but the ambiance was so great that we didn't even notice. They had a live tango performance and a guy who played the violin in a very modern and cool way. The oyster was a great bite to start with, it opened up our appetite. The tuna and salmon tartare was very fresh, the chips were a bit soft for my liking but everything was well seasoned. The carpaccio was fresh, it was also a good portion. Then onto my favorite, the risotto and the lamb. I can't even explain how good that mint sauce paired with everything, it was an amazing combination of flavors. Once we were done eating, they gave us a palate cleanser for the dessert. Baked Alaskas are not exactly my favorite but this one was pretty good, it was Dulce de leche ice cream with a nice piece of cake on the bottom. The service was amazing, the ambiance was really good, it was a great Vday date night. Deft want to go back and experience a non holiday experience day there. read more

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Altab is the best waiter in Miami, he likes to make jokes and is extremely nice. Come to Balans to have a good time, specially for happy hour read more

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Balans deserves the hype. Food and service are phenomenal. This time I had the pornstar martini 5/5 cannot go wrong. Got the lamb chops, this was cooked perfectly (medium). Side salad was also delicious. This is the place to be. Perfect for people watching and a late dinner. Hookah is delightful. Arie the manager is so welcoming and friendly. Jason is a delight to have. LOVE U JASON HEHEHE. Te amo this is the spot. read more

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Stopped by here for cocktails after dinner. Very nice vibes, we sat outside and had drinks and hookah. People watched for a couple hours. I had a limoncello spritz (that drink was in the gym cuz it was STRONG!) and hookah (peach mint). Also had a glass of champagne. Did not order food but the menu was tempting. My friend had a crab cake and the but I had was ok, to me not worth the price which was over $20. read more

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I had been going to this Balan's for almost 15 years and I am so excited to say that it's "back and better than ever!" The menu has been updated and the food was delicious! I ordered the fried chicken with caviar and cream fraiche as an appetizer (UNREAL!), a nice wedge salad (Balans always had the best salads and they've definitely maintained that standard even with their new menu) and then for main dish I got the bone in rib eye. The cocktails were delicious and as much as I had planned on trying more than just one, I fell so in love with the "key lime pie" theme cocktail and I couldn't order anything else different! The decor was pretty and a lot warmer than I recalled it being, the service was attentive and lovely, and the music totally set the tone and had me dancing in my seat all night! I cannot wait to come back. read more

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Balan's is in the perfect location for people watching in the Mary Brickell area and their happy hour is fantastic, their bites are so tasty! Come for a classy night out when you want to indulge a bit. Very friendly service - definitely will be back! read more

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The food, service, location is amazing for brunch! It was so elegant and felt like dining in a Paris cafe. It is also dog friendly too so you can bring your pup. The music was lovely and fun! We had steak and eggs, the pancakes were amazzzzing! Also lattes, fresh pressed juices and don't miss out on some of the best tasting smoothies! This place has a partnership with model agencies so the place has models around and nice ambiance. Thank you for having me Balans! 10/10 Will return !! Xoxo read more

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Big fan! Found this little gem with a happy hour in Mary Brickell Village that lasts till 7pm! Great food, great staff, great service. Noel recommended the oysters and they did not disappoint. Delicious, fresh, and oh so juicy. YUM! Thanks Noel, your service was a breathe of fresh air, finally, someone that can actually be attentive and nice around here in Miami. Sheesh. Quality establishment and I will be coming back again. Cheers! read more

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During covid-19 I have been swapping traditional grocery store visits for orders at local restaurants that have started offering groceries as well. This week I went for Balans. I was able to get fresh produce, pantry staples and my newest obsession- green goddess dressing - to go. They also offer wine, cocktail kits and liquor if you are in need. The best part is you pay online and do not even have to get out of your car on south miami Ave- they bring your order to your vehicle and put it in your car (with gloves and a mask on of course). In addition to groceries you can also get a bunch of their menu items for pickup and delivery. They are a family owned business and I really enjoyed being able to support them by buying groceries this week. They even added a hand written note with some banana bread thanking me for my order- such a sweet gesture. Will be back! read more

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My friend is on the mailing list here and we received an email coupon for a buy one get one free breakfast so we decided to meet up here today before 11. The place is in the heart of Mary brickell village and there is free parking up to two hours at the Publix nearby with a purchase there, wink wink. The hostess is nice and stands outside to greet you and offer you indoor or outdoor, the indoor is so nice with rose accentuation's and ornate art deco furniture and aesthetics. They have a full bar with every bottle you can imagine but since we were there early I tried a iced coffee and it was made perfectly. Our server was Bruno he was attentive and kind from the start with an outgoing personality which I loved he was very intuitive and brought us refills and came at all the right times without us having to ask. For the food we ordered a steak and eggs and the Belgian waffles. The steak was good but not fantastic, I think a Churrasco or skirt steak would have gone better for this dish than the filet mignon, which was a little over cooked and not charred or crispy on the outside as is customary. The eggs were cooked perfectly though and the Belgian waffle was authentic Belgian style with crispy crust. Checking in on yelp comes with a free mimosas so we will definitely be back to see Bruno again and try new things on the menu read more

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This an amazing place & deserves a higher rating! The customer service is great, ambiance stellar, food and drinks are great, and it's not too pricey! Love that they serve so many drinks with 818! read more

It's been a long while since I've last visited this place. And even now, it always seems to impress me. Right in the heart of brickell down the street from the brickell center. Haven't been back in a while, I did notice that a lot has change in the area. There's new restaurant next door and of course many construction. But the restaurant. I love that Miami art decor tropical vibes. The layout is gorgeous inside and simple outside. We had breakfast so it wasn't as crowded as I'm used too. The menu was great. Good selection alone for breakfast. I'm sure everything would be amazing. Our meal, was quite tasty. Service was great as I remembered and all the staff was very friendly. With each experience and visit, it has always been a great experience for me. Overall, always happy with the service. Food is always good. I believe there's happy hour as well but don't quote me on that. Like I said before, I'll always make time to have a meal or drink here. read more

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So I am not one to complain or anythkng but this place really did us wrong. We ordered the skewers (ehich costs $25) and they brought these small joking beef sweres. They were too spicy (so keep an eye on that) the drinks were lackkng alcohol and my sister had to order another one because it literally tasted like a juice (all of them did) We went in with really high expectations and left with a bad taste and a high priced bill. Maybe the hookah's are nice, but to only be able to sit outside if yoj have one if another turn off read more

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Inconsistent outpost of the Lincoln Road Miami Beach original. Food just OK, service just OK, location just OK. Fun for people watching in Mary Brickell Village but obnoxious clientele. This outpost of the famous Balan's on Lincoln Road doesn't have the hipster appeal or the quality of food and service of the original. However, Mary Brickell Village is a cool location. With outdoor seating you can almost always get a table here (unlike the Lincoln Road one) and the people watching here is even more fun than the Lincoln Road one. My partner and I rode our bikes all the way over from Miami Beach, right by the Lincoln Road location, to try this one out (impressive jock boys huh? hehe). At Sunday morning brunch, we saw an almost endless parade of 20-somethings doing the walk of shame from/to various condos, apartments and hotels in the neighborhood. You can tell the deal if she's wearing heels with a Kim Kardashian skirt at 11AM, or if he's still got the disco shirt on at 11AM and they're trudging home LOL. The food is garden variety brunch, nothing awful, nothing great. The service was lackadaisical even by Miami tourist-y spot standards. One real drawback was the "obnoxious tourist trying to be hip but rude" factor...does it say somewhere in a guidebook to do things like snap your fingers at waitstaff in Miami to act like a player? Maybe these were the walk-of-shame people taking out their frustrating night on the staff, who knows? The sorts of things we saw among the other customers made ME want to slap them, much less what the server felt. There seems to be an impersonal anything-goes vibe in the Mary Brickell Village location. Even the overly hipster-ish Lincoln Road location doesn't get quite this low class a clientele. One very cool feature of this location is the electro-chromatic glass in the restroom. When you step inside the bathroom the wall is clear glass, but hit the light switch and it goes opaque. Ha, and you thought you were gonna flash the crowd. OK but definitely not good or great. Not my favorite / no me gusto mucho. read more

always a great vacation spot! thank youb to our waiter David for the amazing experience!

Govin the night manager was the best. Was super friendly. Also has great food and drink. read more

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Love this place and vibes!! People working there are so nice and the food is fresh. Can't wait to go back!