The food is phenomenal. The mezze plates are to die for, specifically the mouhmara. You get a lot of food for the price. The ambiance is really nice. I like that you could make this place a dinner date, or a quick bite to eat. The servers are super patient as well. I will absolutely be back soon!

From start to finish, a great experience. My wife & I came here for brunch/lunch on a Sun. Arabic music playing, beautiful decor, tatreez and cultural books along the walls, it was a good set up for a great time. Our servers were ALL friendly and polite, the bartender/FOH manager(?) was an incredibly warm Albanian gentleman, and the food.... We're no strangers to middle eastern/Lebanese food, and this was definitely worth it. We started with a fatoush salad tht had an AMAZING dressing. Then had a mezze sampler so we could get a broad sample of what Balade serves, and everything from the pillowy warm bread to the ridiculously good labne hit the spot. finished it off with some Lebanese coffee. Great experience

The dining experience at Balade is next level! The ambience is perfect for a night out, service is attentive and friendly, and the food is top notch. For starters, the Kebbe Kras was a highlight. Think falafel empanada stuffed with savory ground beef with a creamy dipping sauce. So unique and simply delicious. If you're into meats, definitely recommend the Makanek beef sausage starter, served sizzling on a skillet at your table. The pita is some of the best I've had, perfect for pairing with the Hummus Lahme. For the full Lebanese meat experience, I recommend the Supreme Mixed Grill Platter. It allows you to try all the main meats -- my favorite was the beef kafta and chicken. The pita, meat variety, and dipping sauces complement each other very nicely. We topped things off with their signature Baklava, the best I've had in the city. Get a few starters and platters for the table and you can't go wrong. Balade's Lebanese fare is authentic, fresh, and filling. I highly recommend!

I came here on a mission; try the mixte grill I saw on many pictures. It's a mixture of meats; sirloin steak, lamb chops, chicken Tawook, lamb kabob, and kofte, on a pan, burrier on a giant pita bread! The theatrical presentation was nice, and the meats very good. It was a bit overpriced at $88, I guess that's New York. The Konafeh was ok.

This restaurant has a lot of seating available and takes reservations on line. Their menu has so many options for different platters, sandwiches, dips, etc. I went with the chicken shawarma sandwich with Laban bi khiar as my side. The yogurt salad was so good drizzled onto the sandwich. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pita was soft and nicely toasted. The sandwich also came with pickles and vegetables inside which gave the sandwich a nice crunch and extra flavor. The wait staff was great and we didn't have to wait too long for our food.

I've had Balade delivered for dinner twice and as of last night, have eaten there twice. So far, it's some the best Lebanese / Mediterranean food I've had in Manhattan. First time we got delivery, we were astounded by the freshness, high quality, and deep flavors and knew we had to visit in person. Luckily, both times were with friends so I got to hear about the meat specialties they enjoyed! Our waitress Isla last night and a gentleman from last time were both great at providing a welcoming and friendly dining experience. The interior is warm and feels like an old world cellar of sorts. The manager I saw running around deserves a round of applause for what he does to keep that small space running so smoothly. Everything I've Tried at Various Points: *Classic Margarita *Beirut Beats/Zaatar Manakeesh (Lebanese pizza) *Mezze Supreme Assortment (hummus, baba ghanouj, labne, mouhamara, kebbe krass, sfiha, makanek, and halloumi cheese) -- didn't try the meat-filled appetizers *Pickled Vegetables *Warak Einab (dolmas) *Lentil Soup *Artichoke Salad *Rkakat (fried, cheesy phyllo rolls) *Fattoush *Falafel *Balade Fries + Balade Rice *Shankleesh (aged cheese, herbs, zaatar) *Fatayir (like spanakopita) *Fafet Shrimp (incredible yogurt sauce) *Loubiye Bzeit (stewed-like green beans) *Lebanese Salata *Kenafa + Baklava Desserts Friends Have Ordered and Raved About: *Mixed Grill Platter (beef, lamb, chicken, veggies, pita) *Shish Tawook (chicken, veggies, rice) *Lamb Hummus Favorites are: lentil soup, fatayir, loubiye bzeit, baba ghanouj, fafet shrimp, and warak einab. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu it seems. I do suggest making a reservation. Huuuge fan of Mr. Semaan's vision and am happy to have recently found out about Balade Your Way nearby which is their fast-casual, small-menu sister restaurant that I'm hyped to eventually grab lunch from!