You know, I haven't the slightest clue as to what kind of restaurant this is. They sell things like baked chicken with potatoes but then they also sell roti and oxtail. I work across the street and my co-workers frequent this place but no one can tell me what kind of place they are because menu is not very focused. Judging by the owner's accent though, I am going to assume Panamanian all the way. I just know that the employees are so damn nice and the food is yummy. I had Salmon with mashed potatoes and salad which was delicious. Btw, you've gotta really look up to find this gem because it is so low key. Balboa is a neighborhood favorite that I hope stays for a long time. read more

Very good food .. excellent service fast and fresh..Great spot in Brooklyn..prices are unbeatable

I stopped going there because the attitudes started sucking. I asked the wife to cut up the chicken from the lunch special one day and she yelled at me, saying, she will do it because she knows me , I used to come a lot??? It was so my daughter could eat it easier. Then I ordered a burger and fries on the phone and was told to come down for it in 20 minutes . Arrived in 25 I asked where is my meal, Anthony got mad and said he's about to put the burger in now, and I said I can't wait. He said I have no patience :/ yeah I guess I am the wrong one huh. Never going back here. The prices were decent for the area but the attitudes suck. read more

Super swanky vibe, very low key, the staff is super attentive, & the food is great!! Oh my god I'd be there everyday if I could. I got tipsy off the drinks, I got jerk chicken, macaroni pie & sangria. What more could a girl ask for honestly read more

I used to come here when it was a hole in the wall now they got stush out of nowhere and the prices got very high.. if you order take out they have a problem with you sitting for your food. The wife always has an attitude, Like please Balboa! Remember where y'all came from read more

Disgusting customer service. The "manager" does not know how to talk to people. I ordered my food then was told that I had to leave. I had no clue that this was a policy as such for this place. No other "restaurant" would do that. The manager is HORRIBLE and the food wasn't great. Save yourself and your money!!! read more

Five star place but I'll give it a 4 for the fatty ribs. They weren't over the top fat, but could have a been little bit more on the lean side for my taste. But if your looking for a tastey place that delivers in the area, this is it. Peace read more

YUMMY!!! A hidden gem of the local Medgar Evers College C.U.N.Y. community!!! I so enjoy Balboa's! This restaurant serves dishes that are cooked to perfection. The staff here are warm and welcoming. This family business have been here for years and have definitely mastered servicing others. My favorite dish here at Balboa's is the grilled salmon. I enjoy it because it is lightly seasoned allowing the the smokiness of the grill to season it the rest of the way, leaving the outside deliciously crisp, while the inside stays moist. Coupled with the Mac&Cheese (OMG) and a salad (to feel good about eating the insane portion of homestyle mac&cheese). Beyond satisfying, just DELISH for no good reason! A MUST Whether you are looking for a place to enjoy some me-time while partaking a yummy meal, a place to negotiate a business proposition over drinks, or if you want to host a small gathering to celebrate, Balboa's is definitely a venue to visit! Pics next time. Come and Experience For Yourself! Build Community & Support Small Business!!! read more

I truly cannot get enough of the oxtail! Owners are super friendly and the food is awesome. Love this place.

My family has been visiting Balboa Restaurant for years now. The food is amazing, they have a great selection of cocktails and beers and the desserts are to die for. We love the atmosphere and the great service! read more

I've been coming here for years. When I worked from home, I came here 15+ times a week. Marissa and Anthony really treat you like you're a member of the family. Seriously. She baked me a cake for my birthday. The food is great, and it is incredibly reasonably priced. They make pretty much everything from scratch, including the BBQ sauce which is ridiculous. And the buffalo wings. I've had a lot of great wings at a lot of places here in the city, and these wings are in the top 3 for sure. Unlike any other buffalo wings you've had, but they're absolutely unreal. And now they also have a bar! I've been waiting a long time for Anthony to open the bar, and it's great. The beer choices are top notch (six point, lagunitas, dogfish, etc). Just a wonderful place all around. read more

The waiters were nice but the "owner" was very nasty. The way he runs his business is not professional at all. To order food to go, he does not want people to sit and wait, he rather have them stand, thank goodness I did not have a disability. I have lived in the neighborhood for over 20 years and saw Balboa before the renovation; because of such renovation I guess the "owner" does not know how to treat the customers anymore. Won't be there again. read more

DO NOT SUPPORT THIS RESTAURANT- Extremely unprofessional and very poor customer service. I live in Crown Heights and love supporting local businesses. Last Saturday, around 12:30pm I decided to stop by Balboa for the first time. Upon entering the restaurant, I noticed it was empty for a Saturday afternoon in Brooklyn. Only one couple eating in the restaurant. I approached the bar and asked the bartender for a menu and told him I would like to place a to-go order. I placed my order with him and walked to the end of the bar to sit down. 5 minutes later, the bartender walks to the end of the bar where I was sitting and told me that I couldn't sit there while I waited on my food.....I was extremely confused......The manager walks over and told me that the bar area is for dining ONLY and that I couldn't sit while waiting on my food. I proceeded to ask her " So where do I wait for my order?" She pointed to the wall next to the chair that I was sitting in and said "Sorry, these are the rules".....I look around to see that the restaurant was still empty...the only couple in the restaurant overhears my conversation with the manager and the bartender - they also thought this was ridiculous. I told the manager to cancel my order and I will never come back again or spend a single dollar in this restaurant. This is not the way to conduct business!! read more

I love going to balboa, there chicken is delicious and I just love there rice, it's a great family restaurant. Five stars.

I love this restaurant and order from here frequently, but there is NO WAY I can give them more than three stars. As soon as you order from Balboa, you better get your phone handy because they will be calling to let you know they are out of one or more of the menu items that you requested. There has probably not been more than one time that I have actually ended up with the food that I originally wanted or ordered in the first place. Their food is always delicious and the staff is friendly but I always have a frustrating experience, which is unfortunate. read more

In my opinion I feel that this place has a very delicious cuisine. However, the delivery service at Balboa Restaurant is very disappointing and poor reason being because whenever I place an order and receive it I always has a dish missing, this has happened to me at least 4 times when ordering from this restaurant. Another, problem I have with Balboa restaurant is when I order a dish from them they always give me a totally different dish nothing even similar to what I ordered, this problem hasn't only occurred to me but also has occurred to my family and friends that I recommended to this restaurant, which was a huge mistake. I do not recommend this restaurant to dine in and dine out to anyone unless they want bad service. read more

I enjoyed a beautiful evening seeing music in their back room this past Wednesday! The back room is spacious, with lighting that creates a great vibe. The food is out of this world- I've only tried the baked chicken and jerk chicken so far, but can't wait to try the rest. Happy hour specials can't be beat in this neighborhood. The #1 reason why I'd recommend Balboa, though, is the staff- could be the friendliest in Brooklyn! read more

They have a great music series here -- the reason I came. Not only a great space to hear live music, but great drinks and food too!

Excellent spot with a sweet back room! I had a 1/4 jerk chicken and roti...killer, and under $10

In my opinion, Balboa's Restaurant offers some of the best cuisine in all of Brooklyn. It is extremely difficult to find a restaurant that serves authentic Caribbean cuisine with a soul food twist, and Balboa's will exceed any expectations you might have. Their Mac n' Cheese is tastier than any other Mac n' Cheese I've tried, including several Manhattan steak house versions. Their BBQ Chicken is soft and tender, and the sauce is light, but flavorful. I really appreciate being able to enjoy BBQ sans heartburn. I also particularly enjoyed their Oxtail Stew, which I found to be both hearty and meaty. Don't forget to try their Cheesecake, but fair warning, it is addictive! It's light and fluffy, and has just the right amount of cherries and graham cracker crust to complement the cake. I give this restaurant five stars and highly recommend it to all of the foodies in the Brooklyn area! read more

Really enjoyed this place. The menu has enough variety that if you want Caribbean food you can have it, but if you're not in the mood, there are wings or burgers or BBQ. I had the pepper steak and 1/4 leg of jerk chicken. Both were delicious. The jerk chicken had a nice kick to it. My wife had the ribs and chicken combo, she really enjoyed it. The service was very courteous. The chef kept coming out and checking on us which was very nice. I don't get to this area of Brooklyn very often, but I would definitely stop by this place again if I had the chance. read more

this was my favorite place to eat until i received some chicken that looked like it was raw, red and bloody on the inside when i called the restaurant to inform them the cook got on the phone and told me that the chicken is suppose to be red on the inside on top of that he was so rude i will not ever in life eat at this place again the customer service sucks read more

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Oxtails were tender and meaty. Chicken super juicy and tender. Don't know what sauce they put on it but it was good.. Sweet with oregano mostly I think. Delivery took almost an hour, but they gave me a call when I ordered online and told me it would be a little wait cuz chicken was cooking fresh. I appreciated that. Turkey burger was also really good. Mac n cheese just ok. read more

Been going here for about 9 years great food! great prices! Great service! Try the BBQ special

Amazing neighborhood restaurant serving delicious Caribbean staples. We had Jerk chicken, curry chicken, brown stewed chicken, rice and beans, vegetables! Service was excellent and food was delicious! If you find yourself hungry in Brooklyn, head to Balboa. They feed you like family! read more

The food was very flavorful and delicious. The delivery time took a while, but it was definitely worth the wait.

I cannot even believe the amount of OK reviews this place has. First of all the atmosphere is horrible. It literally feels like you're eating in a bathroom. The menu is too "all over the place" The portions are small and too expensive for what it it is. I don't ever write bad reviews but the thing that has thrown me over the top is the RUDE manager and her RUDE husband. I have never in my life experienced worse management at a restaurant. AND THEY ARE SO STINGY AND CHEAP. If you're going to rip people off, at least be nice!!!?? Fatty ribs. gooey mac and cheese, and mostly out of everything on the menu. I ordered a cheese cake and (I'm a pastry chef) I could tell that thing was sitting in the fridge for at least a week. PLEASE PEOPLE SAVE YOUR MONEY. BALBOA = BAD EXPERIENCE ALL AROUND. read more

My son and I had a delicious meal at Balboa's. He had the curried goat and vegetables, and I had grilled shrimp, vegetables, and a salad. Shrimp is one of my favorite meals, and I have it often when eating out. This was the best shrimp I've had in quite a while--better than what I had in the Outer Banks of North Carolina where it's fresh off the boat. The waitress was attentive and friendly. The cost was very reasonable. I highly recommend Balboa's! read more

All I can say about this place is that it's Great .....Great food.......Great customer service.......Great Feng Shui .......I'm here at minimum 3x a week, and I highly recommend it. So if you're in the Crown Heights area of BK stop by and get yourself a plate of Greatness. read more

this is our favorite family restaurant. the owner himself is there before 6am baking from scratch.. the food is simply delicious & oh so reasonable. this is the place to have great food & laughter, after all its family owned read more