Restaurant Balam
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Restaurant Balam
Cultivate simplicity, harvest the extraordinary
11:30 am - 11 pm
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The bar remains open after the kitchen closes, should you wish to enjoy a drink.
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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!
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Display Alltaco(21) recommend(21) beautiful(20) drink(20) ceviche(17) vibe(16) mexican(14) cocktail(14) attentive(12) decor(11) tulum(11) highly recommend(10)Page 1 of 1 - 20 Reviews
Mireille
Décor sublime & intime. Cuisine avec aliments frais. Service très sympathique.
JulieLet-2747
1 Review
Quel moment exceptionnel!
Un acceuil chaleureux- belle décoration - belle ambiance -
La nourriture est délicieuse je recommande vivement. Par dessus tout…. Le service!!!!!
Sabrina a fait notre soirée- ses suggestions & son service attentionné…merci pour le moment Sabrina & non pas Serbina!! 😉
Myri
From the moment we walked into Balam, we knew we were in for something special. We sat at the bar & were lucky enough to be served by the manager, Nadir, who completely elevated our night. His passion & knowledge were incredible-he even gave us a full demonstration of different kinds of tequila, which was both fun & fascinating.
The energy of the entire team was contagious.not to mention Tamara & Maddy Everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there, & it made the whole experience feel vibrant & alive. Our drinks were crafted to perfection, & the oysters Nadir served-paired with a smoky mezcal sauce-were hands down the best we've ever had.
The aesthetic of the place is unmatched. With lush decor & ambient lighting, it honestly felt like we'd been transported to Tulum. The music set the perfect vibe, tying everything together for what was truly a flawless evening.
Highly recommend Balam for anyone looking for top-tier cocktails, amazing food, & an unforgettable atmosphere. Can't wait to come back!
Frederic
Wow, quel beau restaurant bien décoré, & la nourriture est plus que cinq étoiles très savoureux & le propriétaire & sa femme sont très gentil
Dhruv
Great ambiance & lovely decor, but unfortunately the puck stopped there as we had an absolute terrible experience.
From our reservation time, it took around 20-25 mins to take our order. Another 30 minutes to get our drinks. & our main courses only came nearly 2 hours after our reservation time, which would not have been a big issue if they had not forgot our appetizers (should not have taken that long, it was guac & chips)...& to top it all off, my own meal was not even brought out as they forgot to punch it in. Hungry as ever, I was really hoping to enjoy the food when it did come, but the meal (ribeye tacos) was subpar in my opinion.
Further, there were errors in our bill that was eventually corrected. Staff was apologetic & seemed busy, but service should always be the top priority in any restaurants.
A few issues here that I truly hope the management staff addresses seriously to ensure the restaurant reaches its full potential.
Raul
Lorsque nous sommes arrivés en famille & que nous avons consulté le menu, nous avons hésité un instant à entrer, car il ne nous semblait pas très attrayant. Pourtant, une fois à l'intérieur, nous avons été agréablement surpris par la qualité des plats & la finesse de leurs saveurs. Il y avait vingt ans que je n'avais pas dégusté un poisson a la talla, & ce fut un vrai délice. Le service à la clientèle était remarquable, & j'ai particulièrement apprécié la propreté ainsi que le raffinement de la décoration des toilettes.
Élodie
On s'est vraiment senti de retour à Tulum, après y avoir été cet hiver, le Balam a vraiment bien reproduit le vibe/ambiance, décoration & saveurs de Tulum!
Excellent service de notre serveuse Myriame, en connaissance de son menu, bonnes recommandations & souriantes.
Ce fut une belle soirée!
Concept réussi
Pat
Really charming Tulum vibe. DJ on spot, decor really nice & relaxing. Went for Sunday brunch & menu was really good. Quality & price of food spot on. Will come back. Bartender knows his tequila!!! Service was great. Cheers!
Jade
MAGNIFIQUE, DÉLICIEUX, IMPECCABLE! Je recommande si tu aimes le style tulum, embiance, décoration, nourriture! C'est wow
Jeremy
Really cool place, very good hi-end Mexican food, elevated & very tasty! Beautiful restaurant decor & very friendly staff! Fast service even when busy.
Ceviche dishes were incredible.
Sandy
Food was incredible! I highly recommend the Rib eye tacos & the Pato ( 12 hour braised duck… delicious) The Decor is a beautiful vibe, & the drinks were very tasty.
Nadir is exceptional & Maddie is very talented. Thank you for a wonderful night
Shanna
Super beau & bon restaurant ! J'ai adoré mon expérience. Nous avions une réservation pour 10 personnes ce soir, & je n'ai pas été déçu. Que ce soit les tacos aux crevettes & au poulpe, ou le trio de ceviches, tout était excellent. & que dire de la décoration du restaurant…juste WOW!Ce ne sera certainement pas ma dernière fois !☺?
Lara
Nous avons passé une belle soirée dans ce restaurant mexicain pour la Saint-Valentin. L'ambiance était au top grâce au DJ & à la bonne musique, parfaite pour une soirée festive & romantique. Un petit restaurant charmant avec décor magnifique & chaleureux. J'ai demandé pour extra tortilla chips & je n'ai pas été déçue. Tous les plats était délicieux. J'ai surtout aimé le surf n turf. Une belle découverte, on reviendra sans hésiter !
BelindaHal-1609
1 Review
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.
Tanya
Nice restaurant, clean decor, & good selection of tequila. The food was visually pleasant, & the taste was even better. The guacamole was fresh & delicious. The duck, as well as the surf & turff tacos, were scrumptious. I love the build it yourself concept. They were served with delicious sauces. I loved their meat broth sauce. Great restaurant! I will go back!
Carolina
De notre coté, ce fût une belle expérience. Le resto est bien décoré. L'ambiance est cool avec un vrai DJ (Samedi 14 Décembre)... La nourriture était délicieuse & les cocktails originaux... Nous étions assis au bar & nous avons reçu un bon service...Le personnel est sympa & notre serveuse a pris le temps de bien nous expliquer le menu ... Nous recommandons l'endroit.... En prime, si vous habitez Montréal, vraiment facile d accès par le métro....
Erin
Waiter was nice, but service was super slow. Drinks came after entrees. Food was actually very good. I think they just need better management or to get into a better rhythm. Décor was very nice, but atmosphere/vibe was a bust. Potential, just not quite there yet. Wouldn't go back.
Patrick
Une cuisine qui nous fait voyager. Belle ambiance & très belle décoration. La présentation des plats est top. Personnel sympa. 😊
Sascha
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!