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Balans on Lincoln Road |
Fusion
fare so clean, so well executed, and so consistent, that Balans has
become a staple in Miami Beach dining. Particularly interesting on Sunday
mornings, when the intelligent few who opted to stay in on Saturday night
gather early with newspapers and dogs.
Shrubbed and contemporary, Balans is
Lincoln Road's most prestigious patio spot for watching Miami's real
people. The evenings find Balans packed to the rafters with those in
search of an interesting light meal, a bottle of wine and interesting, light
conversation. The exotically concocted salads are a favorite here, but their
mile-high lobster club sandwich beats all the items on the menu combined.
Balans is proof that simple, high-end food and a youthful environment don't
have to mean exorbitant prices.
Insider Tip: On weekdays, dine at a discount. Same
great menu, better prices. Breakfast special: $2 off all breakfasts
8am-11.30am. Cocktail happy hour: half price on some items 4pm-7pm.
Early bird dining special: $2 off all entrees 4pm-7pm.
Restaurant Details
| Rating: |
- 3.5 stars based on
289 reviews across the Web |
| Address: |
1022 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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| Phone: |
(305) 534-9191 |
| Cuisine: |
International, New American |
| Price: |
$$ |
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Attire: |
Casual |
| Payment: |
Cash, All Major Credit Cards |
| Reservations: |
No |
| Parking: |
Lots north and south of Lincoln Road |
| Chef: |
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| Website: |
www.balans.co.uk |
| Bar Service: |
Full Bar |
| Outdoor Dining: |
Yes - some of the best in Miami Beach |
| Delivery: |
No |
| Take-Out: |
No |
| Wi-Fi: |
Public |
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible |
| Hours: |
Su-Th 8am - 12am
Fr-Sa 8am - 1am |
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Reviewer: |
Tamara from Atlanta, GA |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
3-Fair |
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Ambiance: |
4-Good |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
4-Good |
Review: We spent 5 days in South Beach. After 2
days, we had almost given up on eating a decent breakfast. Then my
husband happened on Balans online. The server wasn't terribly friendly
but she wasn't rude. Overall, pretty good service. But the food was
delicious. Finally, a satisfying breakfast. |
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Reviewer: |
Ana van Gilst from Miami Beach,
FL |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: My
husband and I have very fast paced jobs in Miami/Miami Beach and we eat
out a lot. Every time we want a guaranteed no nonsense good meal we go
there. The place is of course great. But the experience is even better.
Great food, service and reasonable prices. We never feel like we are
being ripped off because we live in a tourist city. I now have made it
my personal goal to try everything in the menu. So far, the pumpkin
ravioli is my favorite. |
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Reviewer: |
Christoph Steiger from Munich /
Germany |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
3-Fair |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: We
tried Balans three times in a week (2x lunch + 1x dinner) and were
deeply impressed by the very friendly service and their exceptional
food. Although Lincoln Rd. is not our favorite spot (too touristy) the
Balans is a treasure. |
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Reviewer: |
Alanis from Miami, FL |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: They
have the best Greek Salad! The breakfast menu is great! |
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Reviewer: |
Maryann from Boston, MA |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
4-Good |
Review: The
best place to people watch along Lincoln Road in South Beach. Great
Mojito's and fabulous lunch/light dinner fare. On our last trip we did
Balans 4 times. Why go anywhere else? |
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Reviewer: |
South Beach Magazine Reader from
Norfolk, VA |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: Balans
is definitely one of the best people-watching
spots in Miami Beach. I was pleasantly surprised to find the food was
excellent as well. I had the seared tuna and it was cooked to perfection
as was my friend's salmon. The cocktails were nothing special and
neither was the wine list, but overall we had a great experience. When
the weather is nice this place is a dream come true. |
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Reviewer: |
South Beach Magazine Reader
from South Beach, FL |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
4-Good |
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Ambiance: |
4-Good |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: Very
reliable and reasonably priced, especially compared to other Lincoln
road restaurants. The individual custom baked chocolate cakes are
amazing (one feeds two), and the wild mushroom risotto and pumpkin
ravioli are great. I always take out of towners there, because it is so
dependable. Lots of good options for vegetarians too. |
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Reviewer: |
Jaime from
Ecuador |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
4-Good |
Review: Very
nice people!! Very good food. Great atmosphere. |
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Reviewer: |
South Beach Magazine Reader from
Miami, FL |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: Wonderful
and calm ambiance. |
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Reviewer: |
Mary & Steve from
Beavercreek, OH |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: Excellent
food. Excellent service. A great spot to do some "people watching" in
South Beach. |
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Reviewer: |
Josh T. from
Fairfax, VA |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
4-Good |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
4-Good |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: Balans is located on the far end of
Lincoln Road down by the Colony Theater and it's a great place for
breakfast. Try to get there right when they
open (8am). It's a very relaxing setting and their prices are very
reasonable, especially for Miami Beach.
Really a no-hassle place to dine. I recommend
Balans. |
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Reviewer: |
Jonathan from
Miami, FL |
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Overall Rating: |
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Service: |
5-Excellent |
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Ambiance: |
5-Excellent |
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Food Quality: |
5-Excellent |
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Value for Price: |
5-Excellent |
Review: I
was very impressed, everything was superb. It is probably one of the
best restaurants in Lincoln road. They serve excellent food, the service
is excellent, and it is very reasonable. It
was definitely worth it, I will go back to
Balans and enjoyed it a lot and would
definitely recommend it to other people. |
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