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Balkonie Restaurant

3.3 (37 reviews)

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Casual
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Semaj B.

This place is awful while the food may be good ,the service is awful, i got a drink the glass was dirty the Drink had dirty ice i took one sip i asked the manager to replace it instead of remaking it or offering me something else he spent the better half of ten minutes telling me i can go back and make it myself and then i can pay for both when its done and he wont switch it because he has to pay for it , unbelievable. Will not be returning or if i end up here for others wont order a drink. Understaffed severely too. The cook was the bartender before the owner mozied on out of the back

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N J.

We went a few weeks ago. The experience was disappointing and underwhelming. The food served was inadequate and not worth the price tag. The environment and food display gave off a school cafeteria/pot luck "vybez". A recap of our experience can best be described below. Brunch was served on porcelain plates paired with carry out style, napkins and shrink wrapped plastic utensils. The actual food offered was not as advertised. The waffles were small, cold and soft "Eggo" style waffles not Belgian as depicted. The chicken was a tad undercooked and the eggs were bitter. We were served by staff instead of serving ourselves (like at a typical buffet), none of the food was labeled. The Brunch was overpriced and the food and condiments were a bit limited to be considered a brunch. Basic brunch package options were grits, bacon, eggs, home fried potatoes, rice, chicken, fish, waffles and fruit. One type of syrup, ranch, hot sauce and cold butter was available upon request. $$$ - $24.99 - Basic brunch; $39.99 - Brunch with bottomless mimosas; $49.99 - Brunch with bottomless mimosas, shrimp and crab legs. I emailed mgmt stating my concerns and offering recommendations, I have yet to receive a response. Not worth the money, quality not as advertised, don't waster your time.

Michele B.

Brunch So I was invited for a girls day Sunday Brunch Set up is really nice... Girls at the desk were polite $40 Bottomless Mimosas $29 Brunch First problem people were walking in and out Second problem food was scarce to none The reservations are set up to accommodate a certain number of people during a time slot I understand it's their first Sunday but there was a lot of miscommunication and very unorganized I got one Mimosa and no food for $40 Spokell I never give a bad review because I can find something good to take away most times I support my community but this was really disappointing Spoke with the manager and he has me waiting .... Refunded me my money This really has the potential to be a good Brunch spot

a person pouring water into a bowl of rice

Customer service was wonderful. I'm surprised how beautiful it looks on the inside. They really did a good job remodeling. The food was pretty good too.

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Great Restaurant excellent wings great servers great prices nice atmosphere clean I definitely will be back great entertainment

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love this place. Good food. great vibe, go check it out!! Go on a night with a band!

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Went for the $40 brunch. The atmosphere and mimosas was cool but the food was trash-- cold and not worth it.

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3 years ago

An absolute gem for our hand and line dance crowd in this area. Crab soup was good, great ambiance and decorated chic!!

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The ambiance, crab cakes and drinks at Balconies are EXCELLENT! Also try the prime rib! This will definitely be my new spot!

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I've been meaning to try brunch here for a very long time so this past Sunday, I treated myself as…read morea way to reward myself for having a successful first week back to school with my students. The restaurant has great communication when you make reservations they texted me a code for their free parking about two hours before my reservation although when I got there, there was a man in a booth inside the entrance and told me no code was needed. There was plenty of parking as I had an early reservation for brunch, even though when I left, there was still a lot of parking available so I parked near the elevator that takes you directly up to the entrance. I sat at a table just passed a hostess stand, looking onto Colesville Road. It was pleasant. My waiter, Jhoiner was very pleasant and very professional. He explained how the buffet line worked and took an order from me for a cheese omelette ( they were out of mushrooms). I started with a maid to order waffle while I waited for my omelette, and it was probably my favorite thing at the buffet! They had a variety of toppings, but I just went with strawberries, maple syrup, and powdered sugar. The French toast was also good but nothing out of the ordinary. I had a little bit of all the things I loved, and I was extremely full after an hour. I did however, save room for one of their tiny lemon, posset desserts. They serve this at their sister restaurant in Silver Spring so I was excited to end my meal with this dessert. Tip is automatically added. Even though the menu stated that the tip was 18%, they added 20. I'm not going to fuss over 2% because I was happy with my service. I'm looking forward to coming back for happy hour in the near future.

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Great All you can Eat Korean BBQ!…read more Came here with the Family to celebrate my neice birthday! She is a huge K-Pop fan and love Korean BBQ. We were a large group of 12 people in this place couldn't be more fitting for the occasion. We enjoyed K-Pop videos, all you can eat Korean BBQ, and seating for our party was in a reserve area where we could share lots of food and enjoy each others company. The service was excellent and the food was delicious....And, just kept coming!! Many options to choose from and nothing was held back from the steaks, shrimp, bugolgi, pork belly chicken, veggies, soups, rice and noodles! We ate till our hearts were content and the food still kept coming for over 90 minutes! The restaurant is open, lively, and the drinks are strong! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and I highly recommend Iron Age...this location! The owner, Andy and his staff were great host, very accommodating and super nice.

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I used to have a 4 star rating but the recent changes make up for the 1 star!…read more Let's talk about their cute store and ice cream shop that just opened recently. First, if I'm getting anyone a gift, it's from here. It's the most random trinkets but they're funny. I love a good laugh. The cards take the cake! I literally find the most hilarious or thoughtful cards. My future hubby doesn't like gifts, he's a man's man, so cards it is. I'm a giver so it's hard not to buy things for him but these cards are sweet and convey the sentiments of my heart. We aren't getting into it because everything is a must try. A local staple in Hyattsville, I highly recommend even if it's for their novelty shop or ice cream! Ambiance is casual! Come as you are! Cheers Yelpies!

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3.8(1k reviews)
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This was my second time dining at Copper Canyon & it never disappoints! Stopped in for lunch on a…read morewhim & throughly enjoyed the whole dining experience. Our server Judy was lovely & very attentive. Salad came out within great time as well as our entree's! The table was even tended to by one of the managers, Monica, to make sure we were enjoying everything. She even dropped off our dessert order & told us to come back anytime. We will be sure to!

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4.5(686 reviews)
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This place is phenomenal!…read more We visited on a Thursday, just after they opened at 11. We were able to find street parking right out front, and order pretty quickly. We got a Dino Rib, Wagyu Brisket, cornbread, banana pudding, key lime pie, blackberry cider, and water, which totaled just under $100. And I will say it was well worth it!! The only thing we probably could have done without was the key lime pie. The employees were friendly and service was quick. The whole place gave instant Texas vibes, even the bathroom matched the bbq style, super cute. We will definitely return again.

Update. Not sure if…read morethis is a first review or not however; this has arguably the best bbq in the DMV. On this visit I went for lunch and I discovered the format for entering was more structured. The staff members created a system of restricted entry to prevent overcrowding and to allow more space for guests to dine in. I got the two different sandwiches and a slice of the key lime pie. The first sandwich was the pulled pork which is pictured below. Super tender and juicy with a mild seasoning and gentle smoke flavor. I do believe the long hold times until served loses some of the more potent smoke flavor but a very good sandwich. The other was the brisket sandwich with I think is the bargain option imo compared to ordering slices. The brisket was cooked to perfection, has good balance of flavors and texture. The brisket sandwich is roughly 1.5/2 full slices of brisket and I believe the 1/4 pound is roughly 3 full slices all dependent on the butcher cutting the slices. Neither sandwich needed any sauce to help it out. The key lime pie wasn't my favorite selection on this visit. I'm not sure if it's a house made recipe or outsourced. This slice flavor lacked the tartness from the lime and the custard had strands of coconut or something which was off putting from the texture. Some lime zest as a garnish on the top would work better here than integrated. Dear customer: Pricing here is a little high but please understand it's very difficult for bbq to make a profit margin after factoring the operational costs. Bbq is a labor intensive process to ensure you have a consistent and enjoyable product. Things to consider the parking is limited if the adjacent lot is full. You make have to park in the residential area and walk down. If possible pre-order your meal to save on the wait time. Dear 2Fifty: What would be awesome for the customers is adding a QR code for the menu for the outside guest. While in line several people had to wait to get a portable menu or until they entered the building to start their selection process. Many of which made comments about wanting to see a menu while they waited. Overall, this visit was a 4.3 out of 5.

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