Balkan Grill

We come here for two big reasons: the Friday trout salad special and the lentil soup. Love them both!Balkan Grill is a small restaurant located in the same strip mall as Bob & Edith's. There is one table plus a fair amount of snack bar seating. In the summer they put a table or two outside the front door.The trout dish comes with a a very freshly tossed salad dressed with a light and pleasant vinaigrette. The trout is lightly seasoned and very good.The pureed lentil soup is absolutely delicious and is accompanied by a very generous serving of fresh, soft and warm bread. They make the bread on the premises daily. I do wish the soup was served at a lower temperature. It is scalding hot and takes a bit of time to cool off.Service is friendly and very good.

Best affordable Balkan food in Northern Virginia!!!! Turkish Small Business that serves authentic Balkan -- Eastern European -- food. Go to:- Cevapi:Balkan KabobCevapcici grilled dish - Made to Order -minced meat - national dish ofBosnia and Herzegovina and Serbiaand common in Croatia, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Romania, Albania and Austria. 10 piece is the way to go. Flatbread, with chopped onions, (either sour cream or kajmak -- creamy dairy food similar to clotted cream, made from the milk). - Baklava:Sweet treats. Paper thin dough. Deeelish as a splurge. - Börek:pastries made of a thin flaky dough, such as filo with a variety of fillings, like meat (my fav) or cheese (second fav)!Brings back memories. A must try. Support this Small Business. Next door is a Balkan grocery store (imports, like chocolate bars). One table outside. Few chairs inside hightop. First come, first serve. No reservations. Mainly takeout. Get in to my belly!!

Haven't been here in years. Stoped by today and the food was just as good as I remember it. The customer service is also still top notch. Definitely a must try in the area!

Lured by the promise of a 'cheap eat' gem. I dove into their Bosnian Burger for lunch, a hearty choice that came with a side of fries, some tomato and raw onions. While the patty itself was flavorful, it was crying out for a sauce companion to counteract the dryness that the bread brought to the party. The side of yogurt was like bringing a kazoo to a guitar solo - nice, but not quite fitting. Adding the tomatoes and onion definitely helped. It's probably how tradition goes, but my tastebuds were left dreaming of a little more moisture.On the flip side, the Doner Kebab platter I grabbed to-go was a hit back home. It was like the culinary version of a warm hug - beef kebab, rice, and a side salad that apparently was just waiting for a little home-cooked love. My spouse jazzed it up with some peas and a reheat on the rice, turning it from a simple takeout dish to a 'more, please' kind of meal.

Balkan Grill is a small locally owned spot right across the street from the Huntington metro. In an area dominated by Latino food (which we eat our fair share of) it's nice to have something different every now and then. We've been to Balkan Grill a few times and everything we've tried has been good. Our favorites include the fried mushrooms, Adana Burger and cheese Borek. The baklava is also excellent. Whike you are there, don't forget to check out the little Balkan market next door. They have all sorts of imported foods and snacks that you won't find elsewhere.

Not exactly a dine-in place, as there's really only one table and a standing bar area, but the food was excellent and staff were lovely. The food tasted fresh and homemade-style presentation. The portions were nice sized and filling. I will definitely be back but probably for take out, next time. It was neat to stroll around the attached store while waiting for our order and seeing different types of imported foods. Definitely worth a try!

Balkan Grill is hands down one of the best-kept secrets in Alexandria, VA. From the food to the ambiance, it ticked all the boxes with ease and flair. Don't be misled by the relatively simple name inside and out; the restaurant is home to some of the most authentic Balkan-style food in Virginia and beyond. Balkan Grill is truly a diamond in the rough.The hospitality is immediately felt upon walking in with the employees coming over to greet you with warmth and kindness, doing the same as you leave while ensuring you enjoyed every bite and sip. The food is nothing short of amazing, with cigars, fish, and soups that are top-notch, making the mouth water just from the strong aroma. Their Balkan-style specialty items are a must-try.The restaurant's decor gives you an instant feeling of welcome, evoking this sense of comfort that makes the restaurant stand out. The dining area has a pleasant enough feel, with beautiful and bright designs offset with warm lighting. Given the small size, which I appreciated, it gave a wonderful cozy feeling that if you were eating with family, you'd experience the same warmth and ambience.All in all, it's hard to didn't enjoy Balkan Grill. The service was swift, understanding and genuinely helpful, far from the more mechanical type that we could expect at this level. This restaurant genuinely outperforms its approachable and unassuming appearances, providing a wholly impressive experience for the most discerning eaters. For lovers of this European and Middle Eastern cuisine, the Balkan Grill is waiting for you, wonderfully delicious!

Adana burger was amazing! And while you are onsite, check out the mini grocery store.

Food was amazing! Quick service, kind and friendly.Atmosphere was relaxed, will visit again

Balkan Grill is not just another food place. It's a spacial venue where you can taste delicious fresh balkan style foods prepared by these nice and friendly Turkish guys, as well as meet people from that region of the world. My morning go to is the freshly baked cheese borek coupled with the strong Turkish coffee! The grilled trout is another spectacular dish not to miss!Visit Balkan Grill and enjoy their delicious food!