Reservations + Policies
Please read reservation policies before booking your next reservation at the bottom of this page.
Dress Code
Our required dress Sunday - Wednesday is Relaxed Upscale Chic - During these days we do not permit during dinner service: sportswear or beachwear. Gentlemen must avoid wearing sleeveless shirts.
Our required dress code Thursday - Saturday is Upscale Chic - During these days we do not permit during dinner service: hats or caps, sportswear, beachwear, or flip-flops. Gentlemen must avoid wearing T-shirts, sleeveless shirts, shorts, hoodies or open shoes. Long jeans are permitted as long as they are worn smartly with fully covered shoes and a collared shirt.
Thursday through Saturday we are strictly 21+ after 8pm. Anyone under 21 must be with a parent or guardian.
All guests in your party must be present to be seated.
Policies
Please note our dinner reservation policy: All reservations are allotted a 2-hour dining experience unless it is a contracted event. After our 15-minute grace period, the table is no longer guaranteed. Location of the table is not guaranteed but if you have a request, we will note it and do our best to accommodate. All guests in your party must be present to be seated.
Cancellations: Please note Friday & Saturday evenings we do require a credit card for all reservations after 6pm. Any cancellations made within 4 hours of your reservation time, will incur a $25 per person cancellation fee. Please call the restaurant directly to cancel your reservation at least four hours prior. 202.990.1414
Payment: Maximum of 4 credit cards per table
Outside Desserts: Outside desserts are permitted, a $5 per person plating fee will be added to the final bill
Corkage Fee: $55 for 750ml/ $75 for 1L maximum of 2 bottles per table
Parking: Metered street parking/ nearby garages, we currently do not offer valet parking and highly suggest uber and or ride share.
To ensure the best possible experience for all our guests, we kindly ask that large parties book a single reservation rather than multiple smaller ones. While we will do our best to accommodate requests, we cannot guarantee that separate reservations will be seated together or at the same table. If you’d like to book for a larger group, please contact us directly events@balosrestaurants.com and we’ll be happy to assist in making the appropriate arrangements.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Large Party + Event Booking Terms
BALOS LARGE PARTY BOOKING TERMS:
ALL BOOKINGS ARE SUBJECT TO TABLE TIME-LIMITS BASED ON PARTY SIZE, START TIME, AND AVAILABILITY.
Please note the following:
*Balos is a 21 and older establishment after 8:00pm Thursday-Saturday evenings
*Your reservation is not secure unless a completed CC form is received within the required time frame.
*Tables are reserved for a 2.5-hour time frame from the reserved start time.
*Full Party Arrival may be required for seating
*Outside desserts are permitted. There is a $5/guests fee for all outside desserts.
*Tables are given a 15-minute grace period for arrival from the reserved start time
*We have a DJ on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Evenings starting around 8pm and the napkin toss generally occurs between 11-12:30am (subject to change)
- For the Napkin Toss a seating of 9:00pm or later is recommended on Friday & Saturday.
*We cannot guarantee any specific seating areas. If you prefer a specific area, please note the request on the CC form and we will do our best to accommodate if available.
*As the event host you are required to communicate the booking guidelines and dress code with your guests. Guests not abiding by the dress code may be denied entry and will still be subject to the prefix menu price.
*For payment, the group will be presented with one bill for the table, and we can accept up to 4 forms of payment per table. Individual checks are not available.
*50% Deposit payments will be required for all bookings at 9:00pm and later on Friday & Saturday evenings.
CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATON:
The card submitted is for cancellation and will NOT be charged unless there is a violation of our booking terms or if there is an outstanding balance at the end of the meal that was not paid on site. Client is required to ON-SITE at the end of their reservation.
For more information or questions, please contact events@balosrestaurants.comor call for immediate assistance 202.990.1414
Reservations
For immediate assistance with reservations, please call 202.990.1414
For reservations of 7 and under, please use the link below: