Experience memorable evenings at Balam with the mesmerizing sounds of our DJs, while savoring exquisite dishes and refreshing cocktails. Get ready for a unique sensory experience!
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Guacamole, Tacos & Ceviche
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Every Friday & Saturday, come and experience memorable evenings at Balam with the captivating sounds of our DJs, while savoring exquisite dishes and refreshing cocktails. Prepare yourself for a unique sensory experience!
Balam offers an elevated Mexican dining experience with a warm, inviting vibe and a chic, Tulum inspired setting that many guests describe as beautiful and immersive. The menu features fresh, flavorful dishes such as ribeye tacos, ceviches, duck and seafood, with cocktails regarded as artful and delicious. Service is frequently described as attentive, friendly, and professional, helping guests feel welcome and well taken care of. The atmosphere, music, and decor create a festive night out, and the overall experience is widely described as memorable and worth returning for. Some notes mention price and portions or pacing, but the consensus emphasizes high quality ingredients, striking presentation, and a vibrant, high end vibe that makes Balam stand out.
We had a lovely evening at Balam! The place is beautiful, the food was great & the staff was super attentive to our needs. DJ was a nice plus! The manager is a super nice guy that always made sure everything was to our liking. Don't hesitate to come here for a night out!!
Mar 3, 2025
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I recently dined at Balam in Royalmount for their Valentine's Day fixed menu, & it was an exceptional experience. As it was my first time eating in the new shopping center, I was excited to try something new, & Balam did not disappoint.
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The ambiance struck a perfect balance between cozy & modern, with soft lighting & earthy tones creating a warm & inviting vibe-ideal for a romantic evening.
The meal began with a simple but fresh guacamole, served with crispy tortilla chips, followed by the Ceviche Tulum Campechano. The octopus, shrimp, & branzino were fresh & beautifully balanced with a tangy citrus marinade-a highlight of the evening. The Tuna Tataki was another standout, with tender tuna, a sweet-salty ponzu sauce, & a refreshing mix of cucumber, mango, & coriander that played wonderfully together.
For the shared entree, the Grilled Octopus was perfectly smoky & tender, paired with creamy corn purée & zesty salsa verde. The 28 Days Aged Beef Striploin was cooked to perfection, with creamy potato purée, bone marrow, & a rich red wine reduction that made it a truly indulgent dish.
To end, we enjoyed an assortment of mini desserts-a sweet & fun way to finish off the meal.
The service was top-notch-attentive, friendly, & well-paced. Overall, my first experience at Balam was a memorable one, & I would highly recommend it for anyone looking to enjoy a beautifully executed, flavorful meal in Royalmount.
Went with my girlfriends last night. Decor was beautiful but unfortunately the experience was underwhelming. We ordered a few plates to share. Fish Tacos were pretty, but the fish was dry & overcooked. We ordered a ceviché, that was good, but it was a small portion that didn't come with anything (kind of looking for some kind of chip/tostados to eat with it). Service was unimpressive considering the restaurant wasn't full. We had to get up a few times to go to the bar to remind them to bring things we had requested. Nice place, but left something to desire.
The atmosphere was nice, beautiful however service is horrible. We went to celebrate a birthday & we told the waitress about it that we want cake & sparklers. She asked us when to bring it & we told her after dinner. The food took so long to come therefore by the time we told the waitress it was almost 10pm. She tells us that the dj is gone so there will be no happy birthday song, I told her why she didn't tell us that earlier, we would've done it right after appetizer, while I'm still talking she walks away saying she will get manager & I told her no need but he still came. He comes & says that apparently I should've told manager I wanted a birthday song for her, & that it's on us because we should've known live dj is 5-10pm. I told him that we didn't know & then he was very defensive & I told him we're not on the same page & that we should leave this topic. He tried to still talk but it felt like I was talking to a wall. At the end they bring the cake & it was not nice the way they did, they dropped it off while the birthday person was about getting off her seat so half sparkler gone. It was just not good service & i wouldn't recommend it.
What an amazing Mexican restaurant in Montreal! The food & drinks were delicious & the setting is beautiful (both inside the restaurant & the lovely view outside).
Dec 15, 2024
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Beautiful Tulum-inspired decor. The staff was incredibly friendly & efficient. The tortillas were made with real corn flour, which made a big difference. We had the pork tacos, which were amazing, & the shrimp tostadas. The Caesar salad was also really good. To top it all off, we had churros for dessert. Overall, a great evening!
