Balos Estiatorio

1940 N St NW, Washington, DC

Menu (As of 10/30)

Bottomless Brunch Cocktails

• Bubbles $19.00None

Crudo

• Branzino $24.00Yuzu, finger lime pearls, tobiko, micro greens
• Branzino $24.00Yuzu, finger lime pearls, tobiko, micro greens
• Tuna $27.00Yellowfin tuna, EVOO, finger lime pearls
• Salmon $25.00Ponzu sauce, sesame seeds, micro greens
• Hamachi $26.00Yuzu, lemon zest, pickled red onion, EVOO
• Crudo Sampler $90.00Tuna, salmon, hamachi, branzino

Starters

• Greek SaladTomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, feta olives
• Classic Spreads $26.00Choice of three: hummus, tzatziki, spicy feta, melitzanosalata
• Grilled Octopus $36.00Red onions, capers, fava purée, peppers
• Balos Chips $34.00Zucchini and eggplant chips, tzatziki sauce
• Cheese Saganaki $30.00Kefalograviera, honey, sesame
• Kolokithokeftedes $29.00Zucchini fritters, mint, feta, lemon yogurt
• Crab Cakes $38.00Jumbo lump MD blue crab, roasted red pepper sauce
• Gyro Eggroll $30.00Lamb leg, caramelized onions, feta, tzatziki
• Fried Calamari $34.00Lightly fried, served with marinara and aioli
• Sesame Feta $25.00Fried feta coated in sesame seeds, vyssino cherries, honey
• Spanakopita $23.00Fresh spinach, leeks, and feta wrapped in phyllo
• Chilean Seabass Skewers $35.00Ladolemono, roasted red pepper sauce
• Grilled Haloumi $26.00Cypriot cheese, honey, sesame seeds, candied orange peel
• Olives & Feta $16.00Kalamata olives, barrel-aged feta, oregano, E.V.O.O

Píno

• Kettle One Butterfly Pea Martini $12.00
• Kettle One Butterfly Pea Martini $12.00
• Casamigos Reposado Margarita $12.00
• Classic Cocktails $13.00
• Mixed Drinks $9.00
• House Wine $9.00red, white or sparkling
• Beer $6.00

Champagne

• Henriot, Souverain, Brut $130.00NV, Reims
• Veuve Clicquot $170.00
• Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé $280.00
• Ruinart Rosé $390.00
• Dom Perignon $600.00

Dessert

• Baklava $15.00sweet flaky pistachio pastry, Yala Greek frozen yogurt
• Baklava $15.00sweet flaky pistachio pastry, Yala Greek frozen yogurt
• Galaktoboureko $15.00semolina custard filled phyllo pastry
• Cheecake $17.00mascarpone cheesecake, vyssino cherries
• Chocolate Layer Cake $19.00rich dark chocolate cake, espresso liqueur mousse
• Karithopita $14.00syrup soaked walnut cake, Yala vanilla ice cream
• Crème Brûlée $16.00mastiha custard, caramelized cane sugar
• Greek Yogurt $14.00Greek yogurt served with vyssino cherries
• Assorted Ice Cream & Sorbet $10 / $16single or triple scoop, seasonal Yala flavors

Specialty Cocktails

• Balos Martini $19.00crop cucumber vodka, skinos mastiha, cucumber, lime
• Balos Martini $19.00crop cucumber vodka, skinos mastiha, cucumber, lime
• Filthy Greek $20.00grey goose vodka, house olive brine, feta-stuffed kalamata
• Spiced Pear Sour $21.00grey goose, pear liqueur, lemon, fall spiced syrup, dehydrated pear, nutmeg
• Spicy Blood Orange Margarita $19.00el tequilero blanco, ancho reyes, blood orange liqueur, agave, lime, tajin, carnation, serrano pepper
• Plum Plucker $21.00Espolón blanco, ginger liqueur, plum, raspberry preserves, lemon, thyme, olive oil
• Brown Butter & Sage Sidecar $19.00michter's rye, brown butter syrup, black walnut bitters
• The Evil Eye $20.00el tequileno reposado, st. germain, juneberry red bull, honey, lemon
• Fall Harvest Margarita $22.00amaras, amaro nonino, fall spiced syrup, lemon, apple cider, cinnamon-sugar rim
• Island Passion $21.00patron reposado, agave, passion fruit, vanilla, lime, bubbles

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• Bottomless Brunch Cocktails $45.00
• Bubbles $19.00
• Mimosa $19.00
• Bellini $19.00
• Bloody Mary $19.00
• Bottomless Tableside Espresso Martinis $55.00
• Classic $21.00Aspen vodka
• S’mores $21.00Grey Goose, white & dark chocolate, toasted marshmallow
• Fig & Honey $22.00Pitron Reposado, fig liqueur, Licor 43, honey
• Salted Caramel $23.00Maker's Mark bourbon, house caramel
• Banana Chocolate $22.00Flecha reposado, Giffard banana, Luxardo amaretto
• Pumpkin Spice $21.00Crop pumpkin, Licor 43, fall spiced syrup, pumpkin seeds
• Power Lunch $45 per person
• Bottomless Brunch Cocktails $45 per person

For Five Coffee

• Latte $9.00
• Macchiato $9.00
• Americano $8.00
• Assorted Tea $7.00
• Drip $7.00
• Espresso $8.00
• Double Espresso $9.00
• Cappuccino $9.00
• Americano $7.00
• Join us Sunday through Friday, 4 $60 per guest.00 PM to 7:00 PM

Caviar

• Kaluga $150.00Creamy, buttery finish. 1 oz serving, pita coins, crème fraîche
• Goose Bump $30.00single serving of Kaluga Caviar paired with a chilled shot of Grey Goose

Salads & Soup

• Greek Salad $29.00Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, green pepper, feta, olives
• Brussel Sprout Salad $30.00Thin shaved brussel sprouts, dry cherries, kataifi, poached egg, toasted almond
• Green Salad $25.00Romaine, feta, dill, kalamata olives, lemon caper dressing
• Beet Salad $26.00Grape tomatoes, onions, whipped goat cheese, toasted walnuts
• Avgolemono Soup $17.00Traditional chicken soup, lemon, rice

Brunch Plates

• Balos Omelette $26.00Spinach, feta, tomatoes, breakfast potatoes
• Baklava French Toast $26.00Mixed berries, pistachio, almond, walnut, Greek yogurt
• Steak & Eggs $34.00Prime NY strip, Greek fries, eggs your way
• Lobster Roll $36.00Maine lobster, New England roll, Greek chips
• Shakshouka $26.00Poached eggs, tomato sauce, feta
• Lavraki Filet $35.00Lean, mild, flaky white bronzino, horta
• Balos Burger $27.00Lettuce, tomato, onion, tzatziki, kasseri cheese, Greek fries
• Grilled Ora King Salmon $35.00Asparagus, sautéed spinach, tobiko, cauliflower sauce
• Chicken Souvlaki $28.00Pita, tzatziki, Greek fries
• Traditional Gyro $28.00Choice of lamb or chicken, tomato, onion, tzatziki, & fries wrapped in pita
• Lamb Chops $58.00Simply grilled, Greek fries, lemon
• Lobster Pasta $65.00Whole Maine lobster, bucatini, bisque sauce, grated cheese

Eggs Benedict

• Classic $29.00Canadian bacon
• Crab Cake $31.00Jumbo lump blue crab cakes
• Spanakopita Benedict $27.00Spinach, barrel-aged feta
• Maine lobster $42.00
• Sampler $72.00Canadian bacon, crab cake, spanakopita, & Maine lobster

Sides

• Farm Eggs $14.00Fried, scrambled, or poached
• Applewood Smoked Bacon $12.00
• Loukaniko $12.00
• Breakfast Potatoes $12.00
• Side Salad $12.00
• Horta $18.00Mixed wild greens, lemon, EVOO
• Sautéed Spinach $18.00Garlic, lemon, EVOO
• Greek Fries $18.00House fries, oregano, lemon
• Saffron Rice $18.00Medium grain rice, Spanish saffron
• Greek Lemon Potatoes $18.00Yukon gold potatoes, ladolemono, oregano
• Grilled Vegetables $19.00Tomato, eggplant, zucchini, sweet peppers
• Crudité $14.00Malibu carrots, celery, green beans, watermelon radish
• Crispy Brussel Sprouts $19.00spiced honey, fava purée, pickled red onions
• Pita $7.00
• Power Lunch - $45 per person

Raw Bar

• Tuna Tartare $32.00Yellowfin tuna, avocado, lemon olive oil, crispy kataifi
• Branzino Ceviche $29.00avocado, tomato, red onion, capers, lemon, dill
• Shrimp Cocktail $27.00Cocktail sauce, lemon
• Oysters (Half Dozen) $24.00East or West Coast oysters served with mignonette and cocktail sauce
• For Two $95.00
• For Four $180.00
• Oysters $2.00Minimum of 6
• Tuna Tartar Cones $12.00avocado, katifi, spicy mayo, waffles cone
• Caviar Tower $53.0010g Kaluga Caviar, creme fresh, eggs mimosa, capers, red onions, chips
• Bubbles & Pearls for Two $99.006 oysters, 10g caviar with accoutrements & 2 glasses of champagne

Appetizers

• Classic Spreads $26.00Choice of three: hummus, tzatziki, spicy feta, melitzanosalata
• Grilled Octopus $36.00Red onions, capers, fava purée, roasted peppers
• Balos Chips $34.00Zucchini and eggplant chips, tzatziki sauce, fried graviera
• Cheese Saganaki $30.00Kefalograviera, honey, sesame
• Kolokithokeftedes $29.00Zucchini fritters, mint, feta, lemon yogurt
• Gyro Eggroll $30.00lamb leg, caramelized onions, feta, tzatziki
• Soutzoukakia $29.00greek style meatballs, light tomato sauce, saffron rice
• Sesame Feta $26.00Fried feta coated with sesame seed crust, sour cherries and honey
• Spanakopita $29.00fresh spinach, leeks, feta, wrapped in thin phyllo
• Grilled Haloumi $26.00Cypriot cheese, honey, sesame seeds, candied orange peel
• Calamari $34.00lightly fried, served with marinara and aioli or simply grilled
• Crab Cakes $38.00jumbo lump Maryland blue crab, roasted red pepper sauce
• Chilean Sea Bass Skewers $35.00ladolemono, roasted red pepper sauce, frisée, watermelon radish
• Papoutsakia $29.00spiced beef-stuffed eggplant, topped with béchamel
• Olives & Feta $16.00kalamata olives, barrel-aged feta, oregano, e.v.o.o.

Salads & Soups

• Greek Salad $29.00Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, green pepper, barrel-aged feta, olives
• Brussel Sprout Salad $30.00thin shaved brussel sprouts, dry cherries, kataifi, poached egg, toasted almond
• Green Salad $19.00Romaine hearts, barrel-aged feta, fresh dill, lemon caper dressing
• Beet Salad $21.00Grape tomatoes, red onions, creamy goat cheese, toasted walnuts
• Avgolemono Soup $17.00traditional chicken soup, lemon, rice
• Greek Onion Soup $18.00caramelized onions, graviera cheese

Whole Fish

• Lavraki (Greece) $48.00Lean, mild, sweet, flaky white branzino
• Royal Dorado (Mediterranean) $46.00Mild flavor, firm succulent flakes
• Fagri for Two (Mediterranean) $88.00Minerally notes, firm, delicately sweet, pink snapper
• Black Sea Bass (Mid-Atlantic) $50.00Mild, fresh, delicate flavor, tender white flakes

From the Sea

• Grilled Ora King Salmon $48.00Asparagus, sautéed spinach, tobiko, cauliflower sauce
• Tiger Prawns $65.00Grilled, EVOO, ladolemono, parsley
• Shrimp Saganaki $55.00jumbo shrimp, tomato, dill, barrel-aged feta
• Swordfish Kebab $49.00Marinated and grilled, fava purée, sautéed broccolini
• Lobster Pasta $74.00Whole Maine lobster, bucatini, bisque sauce, parsley, grated cheese
• Seafood Youvetsi $76.00Orzo pasta, gulf shrimp, scallops, whole Maine lobster

From the Land

• Greek Roasted Chicken $48.00Marinated and oven-roasted, garlic, oregano, served with lemon potatoes
• Lamb Chops $68.00Simply grilled, Greek fries, lemon
• Lamb Youvetsi $62.00Orzo pasta, braised lamb shank, graviera cheese
• Filet Mignon Kebab $64.00fingerling potatoes, chimichurri, grilled pita
• New York Strip $68.00prime striploin, lemon
• Bone-In Pork Chop $58.00sautéed wild mushrooms, ladolemono
• Deconstructed Pastitsio $50.00bucatini, spiced beef ragu, creamy béchamel
• Moussaka $46.00Greek style lasagna layered with eggplant, potato, ground beef, and béchamel
• Gemista $45.00Stuffed peppers, seasoned rice, herbs

Brunch

• Bottomless Brunch Cocktails $45 per person
• Bottomless Tableside Espresso Martinis $55 per person
• Pre-fixe Brunch Three Course Menu $45 per person

Bottomless Espresso Martinis

• Classic $21.00grey goose vodka
• S'mores $21.00grey goose, chocolate, toasted marshmallow
• Fig & Honey $22.00patron reposado, fig, licor 43, honey

Salted Caramel

• Makers Mark Bourbon $23.00
• Banana Chocolate $22.00flecha reposado, giffard banana, luxardo amaretto
• Pumpkin Spice $21.00crop pumpkin, licor 43, fall spiced syrup, pumpkin seeds
• Pre-fixe Brunch $45.00

Avgolemono

• Tuna Tartare $10.00Yellowfin tuna, lemon, olive oil, crispy kataifi
• Grilled Octopus $12.00Red onions, capers, red wine vinegar, peppers

Chicken Souvlaki

• Lavraki Filet $5.00bronzino filet, horta, caperberries
• Crab Cake Benedict $5.00jumbo lump blue crab cakes, poached eggs, hollandaise, breakfast potatoes
• Steak & Eggs $10.00prime NY strip, Greek fries, eggs your way
• Lamb Chops $10.00two lamb chops, Greek fries
• Lobster Roll $15.00New England roll, Maine lobster, potato chips
• Lobster Benedict $15.00Maine lobster, poached eggs, hollandaise, breakfast potatoes

Meze

• Santorini Sampler $15.00hummus, olives, feta, tzatziki, crudite, pita, dolmas
• Spanakopita $10.00Fresh spinach, leeks, and feta wrapped in phyllo
• Pita Pockets $15.00lamb or chicken, served with tomato, onion & tzatziki
• Balos Chips $18.00Zucchini and eggplant chips, tzatziki
• Calamari $11.00Lightly fried, marinara and aioli
• Halloumi Fries $11.00sweet and spicy chili sauce

Wine & Spirits Menu

• Corkage fee of 55 75 110

Henriot, Souverain, Brut

• NV, Reims $130.00
• NV, Epernay $350.00

Moët & Chandon, Brut Impérial

• NV, Epernay $160.00

Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut

• NV, Epernay $165.00

Veuve Clicquot, Brut

• NV, Reims $180.00
• NV, Epernay $210.00

Krug Grande Cuvée

• NV, Reims $550.00
• 2015, Reims $450.00
• 2015, Epernay $600.00

Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rosé

• NV, Epernay $290.00

Ruinart Rosé

• NV, Epernay $240.00
• 2013, Epernay $350.00
• NV, Epernay $345.00
• 2008, Reims $800.00
• NV, Reims $900.00

Sparkling

• Matamis, Apostolos, Brut $150.002022, Malagousia, Epanomi, Greece
• Victorious Rosé, Grande Cuvée $22.00Grande Cuvee - Vin de France. Crisp, balanced, delicate bubbles
• Hampton Bubbly, Rosé $20.00Pinot Noir, Grenache, Chardonnay - Langue, France. Fruity & light
• Vigne Antiche, Prosecco 84 $18.00Prosecco - Asolo, Italy. Touch of honey, notes of citrus & almond

Ferrari Trento DOC, Spumante Brut

• NV, Trento, Italy $90.00
• NV, Trento, Italy $110.00
• Moscolifero, Peloponnese, Greece $220.00

Rosé

• Notorious Pink $90.002025, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Provence, France
• 2018, Moscofilero, Agiorgitiko $85.00
• 2024, Syrah, Grenache, Viognier $120.00
• 2024, Grenache, Viognier $110.00
• 2024, Monemvasia, Paros $90.00
• Notorious Pink $20.00Grenache - Vin de France. Elegant, crisp soft fruits
• Studio by Miraval $17.00Rose Blend - Provence, France. Berries with a mineral finish

Muscat of Samos, Kourtaki

• Muscat blanc. Samos, Greece $14.00Lemon, poppyseed cake, Orange rind & honey. Balanced sweetness.

Achaia Vin, Tetramythos

• Mavrodaphne, Peloponnese, Greece $17.00plum, tabacco, tea, caramel aromas. Delicate sweetness of baked apple & toffee
• Complex amora of raisin, dried figs, prunes, caramel, dark chocolate & coffee $40.00

Spritz

• Sangria $19.00codigo blanco, greek red wine, metaxa, plum, apples
• Aperol Spritz $19.00Aperol, orange, topped with bubbly
• Santorini Spritz $19.00conniption kinship gin, st. germain lychee, lemon, topped with bubbly
• Cucumber Spritz $19.00aspen, st. germain, mint, cucumber, lime, topped with bubbly
• The VIP $19.00pineapple infused aspen vodka

Beer

• Mythos Lager $10.00
• Fix Lager $10.00
• Port City Monumental IPA $10.00
• Stella $10.00
• Peroni NA $10.00

Vodka

• Aspen Vodka $350.00
• Grey Goose $375.00
• Ketel One $400.00
• Tito's $400.00

Tequila

• Patrón Reposado $400.00
• Código 1530 Rosa $500.00
• Don Julio 1942 $700.00
• Clase Azul Reposado $550.00
• Clase Azul Añejo $1,500
• El Tequileno Gran Reserva 1959 $350.00
• Espolon Reposado $350.00
• Casa Dragones Blanco $550.00
• Casa Dragones Añejo $900.00
• Highland Park 12 $550.00
• Highland Park 18 $1,000
• Angel’s Envy $450.00
• Angel’s Envy Rye $600.00
• Balvenie 14 Year $550.00
• Macallan 12 $600.00
• Macallan 18 $1,500

Espresso Martinis

• Classic $21.00aspen vodka
• S'mores $21.00grey goose, white and dark chocolate liqueur, toasted marshmallow
• Fig & Honey $22.00patron reposed, fig liqueur, licor 43, honey, fig
• Salted Caramel $23.00maker's mark bourbon
• Banana Chocolate $22.00flecha reposado, giffard banana, luxardo amaretto, chocolate liqueur
• Pumpkin Spice $21.00crop pumpkin, licorice 43, fall spiced syrup, pumpkin seeds

Mocktails

• Apathos $19.00lemon, fever tree ginger beer, passion fruit
• N/ Aperol Spritz $19.00french bloom rose, villa amera apertiff, fever tree club soda, orange
• Apple Cider Mule $19.00apple Cider, red bull, lemon, fall syrup

White

• Balos $20.00Assyrtiko - Nemea, Greece. Wonderfully balanced citrus notes
• Tapi $19.00Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough, New Zealand. Peach citrus finish
• Luisa, Pinot Grigio $18.00Pinot Grigio - Friuli, Italy. Velvety texture. Peach & apricot aromas
• Trimbach, Pinot Blanc Organic $18.00Pinot Blanc - Alsace, France, Delicate, playful, balanced fruits
• Ramón Bilbao, Verdejo $19.00Verdajo - Rueda, Spain. Dry, crisp fruit, Expressive restrained citrus
• Frank Family $21.00Chardonnay - Napa Valley, US. Elegant bouquet of citrus blossoms
• Albariño, Mar de Frades $17.00Albarino - D.O Rias Baixas, Spain. Lively, ocean breeze
• Monemvassia - Paros, GR. Full-bodied, tropical fruits & citrus $24.00

Red

• Avni Lingua Franca $20.00Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley, OR. cherry & plum notes
• Domaine Zafeirakis $19.00Limniona - Crete, Greece. Balanced, raspberry & pomegranate.
• Kokkinos, Naoussa $18.00Xinomavro - Naoussa, Greece. Dried red fruit. Moderate tannins
• Produttori del Barbaresco $19.00Nebbiolo - Langhe, Italy. Fruity floral notes, violet and rose
• The Prisoner $25.00Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley. US. Bold, oak, blackberry
• Harvey & Hariet $20.00Red Blend - Paso Robles, CA. boysenberry, cherry, cloves & tobacco
• Cruz de Alba $20.00Tempranillo - D.O Ribera Del Duero, Spain. Ripe, dark, spicy & oaky

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