Dupont Circle

“Greek restaurant inspired by island of Crete opens in Dupont Circle”


1900 N Street, NW photo by JM

You can see their menus here.

From an email:

“At the crossroads of legendary hospitality and unmatched culinary expertise, you’ll find Balos: a zestful dining experience built on the freshest, most vibrant Mediterranean dishes the city has to offer. Named after a lush, lively lagoon nestled on the outskirts of Crete,

Balos cultivates a warm and welcoming environment that will make you feel instantly at home. This “old-world approachability meets modern metropolis” feel is the collective dream of industry experts, fellow Greeks, and life-long friends Stefanos Vouvoudakis, Tom Tsiplakos, and Joe Ragonese––all raised on the Hellenic tradition of shared meals filled with animated conversation and bold, brilliant, delectable foods. Balos features a rotating menu by Chef Jean-Charles Métayer inspired by Greek seafood, spices, and seasonal fare. Each dish is designed to be savored among friends amid the restaurant’s light and breezy open-concept dining room, carefully constructed to evoke the convivial atmosphere of the Balos Island namesake.”