PHONE:

403.762.3454

ADDRESS:

120 Banff Avenue

MAINS:

$19 - $79

Opa! It’s time to enjoy the freshest in Greek cuisine in a fun and unique atmosphere. Transport yourself to Mykonos and savour the freshest tastes of homemade pita, Tzatziki and Hummus this side of the Mediterranean. While you revel in Grecian wonder, make sure you sip on a specialty cocktail. Mojitos, Greek Sangria and the Mighty Aphrodite will surely wet your whistle.

To bring your experience to the next level, head to Balkan on Greek night to experience plate smashing, belly dancing and all the Greek dancing your heart desires. Channel your inner Greek god or goddess and hop in your chariot.

SPRING MENU LUNCH

MEZE STARTERS

GREEK VILLAGE BREAD

house-made sourdough, olive oil, oregano

$7.5 (sm / $13 (lg)

FASOLADA SOUP (gf, veg)

the national dish of greece—tomato, white beans, vegetables, greek yogurt

$7.5 (sm / $13 (lg)

$16.5

DOLMATHES (gf)

ground beef, rice & mint hand rolled in ripe grapevine leaves, yogurt dill sauce

$16.5

$17

KALAMARI

fried squid, pickled red onions, tzatziki

$17

$18

GRILLED OCTOPUS (gf)

mixed greens, eggplant purée

$18

$17

FRIED FETA BALLS (veg)

greek feta, herb panko crust, mediterranean salsa, pita

$17

$15

SPANAKOPITA (veg)

spinach, herbs, feta cheese wrapped in light filo pastry

$15

$19

LAMB RIBLETS (gf)

charred lamb ribs w/ olive oil, fresh lemon & oregano

$19

$11

CLASSIC DIPS W/ HANDMADE PITA (veg)

tzatziki, roasted eggplant, hummus, olive tapenade, spicy feta

$11

choose any 3 of the above dips, served w/ two grilled pitas & fresh vegetables $27

$39

PIKILIA STARTER PLATTER

spanakopita, dolmathes, feta balls, kalamari, tzatziki, olives

$39

SALADS

add chicken, kalamari or prawns to any salad $8

$17

HORIATIKI (gf, veg)

tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, olives, sheeps feta, olive oil

$17

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD (gf, veg)

crisp iceberg lettuce, crumbled feta, olives, tomatoes, fried chickpeas, cucumber, peppers

$17

WARM HALOUMI SALAD (gf, veg)

grilled vegetables, cyprus cheese, extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, basil, mint

$17

FIRESTARTERS

served w/ grilled pita

$16.5

SAGANAKI (veg)

kefalograviera cheese fried w/ olive oil & flambéed w/ brandy...OPA!

$16.5

$17

PRAWNS OUZAKI

garlic marinated prawns, fennel, chilies, feta & flambéed table side

$17

YIAYIA'S CLASSICS

all classic dishes served w/ vegetables, rice & lemon roasted potatoes

$31

ATHENIAN CHICKEN (gf)

stuffed w/ spinach, leeks, baked in a herb tomato sauce & topped w/ feta

$31

$36

ARNI PSITO (gf)

fall-off-the-bone 12 hour slow roasted lamb shank served w/ spinach rice, lemon potatoes & veg

$36

ADD KLEFTIKO — baked vegetables & feta in lamb jus $3

$29

MOUSSAKA

spiced ground beef, roasted eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, baked w/ béchamel served w/ spinach rice, lemon potatoes & veg

$29

$31

LEMON HALF CHICKEN (gf)

a greek family favourite, roasted w/ lemon, garlic & herbs

$31

$22

GREEK PITA

CHOOSE: donair (beef & lamb mix) or shaved pork shoulder wrapped w/ tzatziki, lettuce, tomato & onion

$22

SEAFOOD & VEGETARIAN

$30

GRILLED SALMON (gf)

gigantes, grilled vegetables, grilled lemon, mediterranean tomato salsa

$30

$33

THALASSINÁ (gf)

octopus, grilled calamari, shrimp, mixed greens, orange blossom vinaigrette

$33

$28

LINGUINI SANTORINI

prawns, scallops, mussels, garlic, tomatoes, white wine, basil, feta, topped w/ herbed bread crumbs

$28

$33

NORTH PACIFIC HALIBUT

peach salsa, orzo salad

$33

WHOLE MARKET FISH

served w/ chef’s daily accompaniments

$22

MEDITERRANEAN LINGUINI (veg)

peppers, eggplant, zucchini, olives, onion, feta, tomato sauce

$22

$24

GEMISTA (gf, vegan)

baked red & green peppers stuffed w/ roasted vegetables, herbs, rice & mixed greens

$24

SHAREPLATTERS

$82

ULTIMATE GREEK FEAST

START — hummus & spicy feta dips w/ pita, horiatiki salad / MAIN — lamb chops, beef & pork souvlaki, moussaka, spanakopita, baked feta tomatoes, tzatziki, roast potatoes & rice

$82

ADD — a third person $41 per person

$70

SEAFOOD PLATTER

grilled lemon salmon, kalamari, ouzo cream poached mussels & scallops, prawns, grilled bread, fried capers, yogurt & lemon

$70

GRILL

$26

SOUVLAKI (gf)

greek salad, rice, lemon potatoes, tzatziki. CHOOSE: chicken, top sirloin, pork or lamb

$26

ADD — extra souvlaki $8

make it a wrap $3

$38

BACON WRAPPED BISON MEDALLIONS

roasted vegetables, kroketta potatas, metaxa peppercorn sauce

$38

LEMON & HERB LAMB RACK

roasted vegetables, orzo, lemon potatoes, feta dipping sauce

$38

S I D E S

small tzatziki

grilled pita

side horiatiki salad

$4.5

lemon & spinach rice (gf, vegan)

$4.5

greek lemon potatoes

kalamata olives

feta cheese

$12

gigantes (gf, veg)

$12

MEZE STARTERS

$7.5 (sm / $13 (lg)

FASOLADA SOUP (gf, veg)

the national dish of greece—tomato, white beans, vegetables, greek yogurt

$7.5 (sm / $13 (lg)

$16.5

DOLMATHES (gf)

ground beef, rice & mint hand rolled in ripe grapevine leaves, yogurt dill sauce

$16.5

$17

KALAMARI

fried squid, pickled red onion, tzatziki

$17

FRIED FETA BALLS (veg)

greek feta, herb panko crust, mediterranean salsa, pita

$17

$15

SPANAKOPITA (veg)

spinach, herbs, feta cheese wrapped in light filo pastry

$15

$11

CLASSIC DIPS W/ HANDMADE PITA (veg)

tzatziki, roasted eggplant, hummus, olive tapenade, spicy feta dip

$11

choose any 3 of the above dips, served w/ two grilled pitas & fresh veg $27

$39

PIKILIA STARTER PLATTER

feta balls, spanakopita, dolmathes, kalamari, tzatziki, olives

$39

SALADS + bowls

add chicken, kalamari or prawns to any salad $8

$17

HORIATIKI (gf, veg)

tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, olives, sheeps feta, extra virgin olive oil

$17

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD (gf, veg)

crisp iceberg lettuce, crumbled feta, olives, tomatoes, fried chickpeas, cucumber, peppers

$17

$18

HALOUMI BOWL (gf, veg)

roasted beets, quinoa, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, toasted almonds, honey roasted walnuts, balsamic reduction

$18

$19

GREEK BOWL (gf)

herbed rice, grilled vegetables, romaine & iceberg, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, fried chickpeas, creamy feta dressing, eggplant dip. choice of: grilled chicken breast or sautéed prawns

$19

$18

PORK GYRO BOWL

orzo salad, shredded romaine, red onion, sliced roma tomatoes, pita & tzatziki

$18

FIRE STARTERS

served w/ grilled pita

$16.5

SAGANAKI (veg)

kefalograviera cheese fried w/ olive oil & flambéed w/ brandy...OPA!

$16.5

$17

PRAWNS OUZAKI

garlic marinated prawns, fennel, chilies, feta & flambéed table side

$17

SANTOUITS

served w/ fries, soup or salad. greek fries $3 or horiatiki salad $3.5, gluten free bread $3

$17

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH

oregano brined breast, smokey bacon, tomato, lettuce, garlic mayo

$17

$18

STAVROS THE GREEK

lamb + pork burger, cucumber garlic yogurt, feta, roasted red peppers, pearl onions, lettuce

$18

$16

6oz AAA TOP SIRLOIN

charbroiled, greek yogurt + horseradish sauce, grilled sourdough

$16

HOUSEMADE PITAS

all pitas are baked in-house and served w/ lettuce, tomato, onions & tzatziki choose: fries, soup, or salad greek fries $3 or horatiki salad $3.5

$16

DONAIR

beef & lamb mix

$16

KALAMARI DONAIR

crispy kalamari

$16

PORK & FRIES GYRO

dry rubbed, braised pork shoulder

$16

$18

SOUVLAKI

chicken, beef, pork or lamb

$18

$16.5

PULLED LAMB

our famous lamb shank all wrapped up

$16.5

$15

HORIATIKI

fresh greek salad

$15

GREEK ENTREES

$29

MOUSSAKA

spiced ground beef, roasted eggplant, zucchini & potatoes baked w/ béchamel served w/ spinach rice, lemon potatoes & veg

$29

$36

ARNI PSITO (gf)

fall-off-the-bone 12 hour slow roasted lamb shank served w/ spinach rice, lemon potatoes & veg

$36

ADD KLEFTIKO — baked vegetables & feta in lamb jus $3

$30

GRILLED SALMON (gf)

tomato mediterranean salsa, gigantes, grilled vegetables, grilled half lemon

$30

$82

ULTIMATE GREEK FEAST

START — hummus & spicy feta dips w/ pita, horiatiki salad, MAIN — lamb chops, beef & pork souvlaki, moussaka, spanakopita, baked feta tomatoes, tzatziki, roast potatoes & rice

$82

Add a third person $41 per person

Balkan Restaurant

Patricia Jones