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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 943 reviews

What Autumn Shannon doesn't like about Balaton:
Balaton, I miss you! My mother and I often enjoyed lunch or dinner at your restaurant, and the food was always incredible. As a German, my mother loved the cabbage rolls and schnitzel—they reminded her of home. The Hungarian dishes were always to die for. The friendly service made us feel like part of the family. Unfortunately, I now live 45 minutes away from Cleveland, and takeout just isn't a practical option. I'm... View all feedback. What Taygen likes about Balaton:
I absolutely love this place! The food is authentic and tastes amazing. Our waitress was extremely kind and attentive too. I definitely recommend this place if you?re curious about trying Hungarian food or just wanna connect to your roots! View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 9 reviews
Rebecca
23.01.2023 - 15:10

Yummy! my man loved the carving! the picture is the fuzzy huh. good, but something too fat. super friendly and helpful staff!

Alexandra
23.01.2023 - 15:10

What a great dinner. Hungarian food best. true family restaurant with old country recipes and service. owner ponti was a joy to talk to him. will surely be back

Breanne
23.01.2023 - 15:10

Balaton is a great Hungarian restaurant. Foods are very delicious. My family and I love to go there and always greatly appreciate the kindness of the owner, the...

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Dominique
23.01.2023 - 15:10

Had an amazing dinner. Visited with my Hungarian friend who suggested it. It was an incredible experience. Will certainly return.

Sara
23.01.2023 - 15:10

The Balaton serves lovely homestyle meals, has a clear passion for sharing their Hungarian heritage, and will leave you feeling welcome and satisfied. The porti...

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Sirved
4.3 ★ from 307 reviews
Taygen
25.01.2024 - 14:06

I absolutely love this place! The food is authentic and tastes amazing. Our waitress was extremely kind and attentive too. I definitely recommend this place if...

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Stacey
25.01.2024 - 14:06

Delicious! My husband really enjoyed the Schnitzel! The attached picture shows the crispy chicken, which was good but a bit on the greasy side. The staff were i...

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Autumn
25.01.2024 - 14:06

Balaton, I miss you! My mother and I often enjoyed lunch or dinner at your restaurant, and the food was always incredible. As a German, my mother loved the cabb...

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Ted
25.01.2024 - 14:06

We had a party of eight, including two ethnic Hungarians, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the meal. The chicken paprikas was outstanding, and the langos was inc...

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Yelp
4.2 ★ from 170 reviews
Jack
20.03.2024 - 13:17

Wow, this restaurant was amazing! I was really looking forward to trying Balaton after a recommendation from one of my classmates, who absolutely raves about it...

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Charlotte
20.03.2024 - 13:17

Let’s just say that my husband and I will be visiting Balaton frequently after our experience there last night. My husband’s coworker from Hungary suggested we...

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Joseph
20.03.2024 - 13:17

We arrived early and realized that reservations were necessary. After making a call, the staff kindly accommodated us, but they informed us that due to the high...

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