Balans Restaurant & Bar - Lincoln Road

My food that really good and full of flavors -a bit salty to my taste though. They also had this olive tapenade that you definitely have to try. The service was quick, easy going and friendly.

Service was good, but the food took long. The food was good and the amount also good for the price. The Holland side on the Eggs Benedict was very good but the muffins were hard.

If talking about restaurants in South beach, this would be the best. Their plates have a special signature not like other places on Collins Avenue and Lincoln Rd. I tried the chicken with herbs and it was extremely good. I will definitely come back here again. One comment, the napkins are not that good.

The service was really good here. The salmon was pretty good, and the quinoa was full of flavor. The fries were delicious, and the burger was really juicy.

Excellent service! Victor the manager is extreme helpful. There are few places where one can have good service and good food. We’re big fans of the lunch specials for $12. The restaurant is just by the apple store.

I'm super annoyed with Google because I already 5-star rated this place. Upon my third visit, Google wiped my review including images. Everything I've eaten here is top-notch. It's quickly become one of my favorites spots for quality comfort food. Recently took a friend and she loved it too. Huevos Rancheros and the Brussels sprouts are my favorite things to order.

I ALWAYS ENJOY COMING TO THIS PLACE FOR THEIR FOOD AND DRINKS AS WELL AS THE STAFF. HAPPY HOUR IS GREAT WITH LOTS OF OPTIONS. I SUGGEST YOU ORDER THE LYCHEE MARTINI, THEIR BEERS ARE ALWAYS SUPER COLD AND THE FRIED CALAMARI IS A MUST. IG @Isaacpaiz

Best Italian food I’ve eaten in Miami by a long way. Prices are very reasonable and super friendly service. I will always recommend a visit to Balans.

Best meal that we've had in a long time!! So good that we originally just stopped by for happy hour and left to walk around and see what else was near by and came back for our dinner!! For happy hour we sat outside and had a drink and the Caprese salad. It was a little slow so we had excellent service by our server and all the other staff just making sure we had everything we wanted. When we came back and are so freaking glad we did. They brought out crostini and olive tapenade and it was so delicious. We started with the Gambas al Ajillo and it was incredible. I could have licked the bowl clean. My husband ordered the swordfish and he said it was fantastic so I tried it (I'm not a big fish person) HOLY CRAP! It was incredible!! I ate over half of his fish. I ordered the Spicy Rigatoni which was good, but I'd prefer more sauce than it came with. If you're in Miami and want an incredible meal! This is it!! 100% recommend Isabella's!

I must start by saying how amazing the staff and service is at Issabella's. Starting with the reservation process, I had mentioned we would be there to celebrate my BF's birthday, and they replied immediately noting they would help me celebrate and how happy they were I chose them to do so. I also asked for bar seating and that was reserved without any issues. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted, our spots are the bar were ready, and the manager came over to welcome us and wish my BF a Happy Birthday. Our server/ bartender was equally attentive, recommending drinks and dishes. There was even a person who came in a bit intoxicated, and they immediately took care of it and apologized several times for it (not their fault at all but shows how good care they take care of their customers). To start I gave him a profile of the wines I like and he found one for me that I really enjoyed, and he made a rum drink for the birthday boy that you could taste the fresh juice and ingredients. As an appetizer we got the Hokkaido Scallop, and as my entrée I went with the steamed mussels. He had the Linguini Carbonara, and honestly can't say which dish was best. We kept saying how amazing each bite was. To end, we ordered the ricotta cheesecake, and they added a candle and chocolate ribbon to say Happy Birthday, this was brought out by the manager to again wish him the best on his day. Can't say enough good things about Issabella's. Very glad I came across it while planning his birthday and grateful they helped me celebrate with amazing service, beautiful ambiance and excellent food.

It was a Friday evening so I'm not sure if they were hoping for a slow night, but the hostess seemed visibly upset and annoyed. Service was rushed and not welcoming. They began clearing the table prematurely on items we didn't even finish yet. It seemed as if their goal was to get us in and out - however the inside was full of people even up to closing. The hostess interrupted our conversation saying, "sorry but we need to close" so we left but the outside tables in the patio were still being put away and inside was fully packed. On top of that, 18% was already included for a table of 4 which if I didn't take a look over the bill I would've added more tip on top of that on accident the way we were being rushed out. Cute atmosphere and food, I'll give them that but maybe staff that aren't so visibly upset and annoyed.

This was a really good fine. We were going to the colony theater and it was so close by we thought we stopped in. I did read the yelp and everybody seems to like it and they were 100% right we had a really lovely waitress Issa she was exceptionally nice helpful professional everything you want in a waitress. I had the cauliflower. It was delicious as was the pasta dish. We also had the Greek salad that was good pears salad that was delicious. French fries were really crisp and good The bread was delicious. We also had the tuna tartare which we really enjoyed and then coffee was good. It was really a good experience on Lincoln Road.

The Mediterranean vibe at Issabella's will make you feel like you're a world away from Lincoln Road. Charmingly decorated with painted tiles and wrought-iron railings the vibe reminded me of the summer I spent in Maiori. The food lives up to the experience too. Drawing from Greece, Spain and Italy, the varied menu has something for everyone no matter their appetite or diet restrictions. I had the delightfully seasoned chicken skewers, and it was the perfect lunch item to go with my glass of Albariño. I look forward to tucking in there in the future and being pampered by the efficient and warm staff.

Came here for dinner and loved it! The place is giving Greece/euro summer vibes. The server also happened to be the bar manager and he was so informative and helpful he recommended the pulpit which now has me trying all the pulpo I see on the menu at other places but none have done it like Issabella's. I had a spritz that was also divine, I recommend coming here if you want great food!

Everything was perfect. Highly recommended. Service was great diverse menu was outstanding. Drinks were great.

Pretty good, very expensive. Great service as well. Got the steak frites and the fries were BANGERS. Also got some sparkling water and the glass was never empty. Really good place but left with a $145 for 3 people so be aware of that.

We stopped in Issabella's for a drink after dinner- and ended up staying for 3! Our espresso martinis were delicious, our bartender Alex was so friendly and helpful, and the ambiance was great. Light music, low lighting, and just gorgeous. If I lived in the area I would be a regular! Thanks for a great experience Issabellas!

Issabella's is a wonderful brunch spot. First and foremost, we had the absolute kindest, most patient server, Onur, who had the biggest smile on his face. He made our brunch experience a 10/10. The location is perfect as it's located inside Lincoln road (with plenty of parking), and they offer both indoor and outdoor seating. We arrived first thing on a Saturday morning and were able to choose our preference for seating without a reservation. We opted to sit inside (the vibes are great) and the bar/ coffee area has its own aesthetic. We tried a few things off the menu and everything from flavor to presentation was absolutely wonderful. The staff and manager on site were all hands on which I personally think is amazing (everyone working as a team). Huge thanks to Onur for his amazing service!!

Had the most amazing dinner here on my trip to Miami! The restaurant is conveniently located in the Lincoln Rd outdoor mall. The interior is gorgeous - I've never been to Greece but eating here transported me to what I imagine it would be like. We started with the meze platter, which came with normal hummus, Muhammara (spicy hummus), and tzatziki sauce and fresh laffe bread for dipping. We ended up getting a second piece of bread! For entrees, my fiance got the chicken skewers and I got the pesto pasta - both were excellent! The shining star was the service - everyone working there had a very welcoming and positive attitude, and they were amazingly attentive to detail. I saw a waiter going to each empty table to check that the wine glasses were spotless when held up to the light - what quality!

This place is a sleeper, go before it gets too popular. They had live tango! We had a romantic evening here for V day, everything was top notch and professional. We had the lamb / lobster ravioli paired with a Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino that was wonderful. Highly recommend.

I work in the area of this restaurant. They follow me on Instagram & I've been checking out their menu, looks good. The company I work for just made their 1yr anniversary of being in the states. I recommend that the staff & I should go eat at this place & we did. It was great! The atmosphere, the decor the service & most importantly the food was is delicious!! Also I must give a huge shout out to the General Manager Victor! Thank you for your hospitality! We will definitely be back & will highly recommend our customers to you!

We started with fried calamari perfectly fried. Mediterranean chicken bowl with salad, hummus, rice, olives. We finished with chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream. Service and atmosphere was great. Victor was especially Pleasant and accommodating.

The girls and I were walking around and wanted tapas and drinks. Issabella's looked so welcoming. We were seated right away and lucky us, it was happy hour! I started with their margarita and it was on the water-y side. We ordered the Isabella's platter, the spicy feta dip and the calamari. Our least favorite was probably the calamari. Batter wasn't super crispy. The Isabella's board was a nice way to sample a little bit of everything. The aranchini is packed with seafood flavors. The potato like bread was good and the Spanish tortilla was interesting. Th the favorite dish amongst us five was easily the spicy feta dip. It was delicious and had a hint of spice, we could've used more. Lol It was a nice little happy hour in between shopping!

Wednesday afternoon, such a vibe! Thank you to Milton for being so sweet & attentive to us! Made the experience so much better. We couldn't decide what to order so we ordered like half the menu and every single thing was amazing! Great location, super good time.

Abby was the best! Our drinks were so refreshing! Will definitely be back to see her again!

The classiest place on the Lincoln Road for a romantic date night or dinner with girls. Absolutely amazing service, delicious food and nice romantic music!

Weekends are for Brunching! Issabella's was the perfect brunch spot on Lincoln Road with friends! The decor is Mediterranean & the offerings absolutely felt like they came from different parts of the Mediterranean Sea - Greece to Spain to Italy! Now we're thinking of when we can come back real soon to get a taste of their Gambas al Ajillo! Service was attentive & very friendly! Appetizers Tortilla Classic ~ spanish tortilla w/savory buttery potatoes & onions served w/safron aioli Muhamarra ~ Roasted red pepper, walnut & fig dip served w/homemade laffa bread. This was actually a favorite for me! Calamari ~ Breaded calamari, saffron aioli, sherry & lime spritz. The breading most definitely had some good seasoning mixed in! Main Course Eggs Benedict ~ Bacon, 2 poached eggs, served over a toasted english muffin topped w/a homemade creamy hollandaise sauce & side salad. The eggs were perfectly poached & the hollandaise sauce was creamy w/a hint of a lemony taste! Dessert Basque Cheesecake served w/raspberry & lemon coulis was perfectly baked & airy smooth! All paired all with a nice glass of cava that was free for checking in through Yelp! We actually enjoyed it & had a second glass!

The restaurant is beautiful and a perfectly crafted cocktail at the bar is a must before you sit down for dinner. The entire staff provides excellent service and the food is delicious. Went for Miami Spice and will definitely be back.

The perfect place to satisfy your carbonara craving. We got here and luckily were able to be seated immediately. It was a bit earlier on the evening so that might have been the reason. Our waiter was extremely attentive and made some recommendations too. The calamari was a perfect starter, quelled the hunger without making us too full for our entrees.The carbonara was a big portion and so so good. Tasted even better the next day. Issabella's is a great spot to stop if you're on Lincoln road.

I am really surprised with this place !! Besides cute atmosphere, attention to details and very well chosen music, food was AMAZING! Definitely you should try dessert Pavlova ...leave some space for it ! It is the best. And service was amazing very attentive and helpful. Will be back for more dessert

The food was really good, but the service was horrible. The sad part is the place wasn't even busy the waiter forgot things that we ordered and wasn't attentive at all.

What a pleasant surprise on Lincoln Road! Food excellent. Fresh fish! Great chicken. The best shoestring fries ever! Not overpriced! Great service! Great ambiance!

On my way here I was told this spot wasn't good- not true, this spot is great. My only disappointment is that I ordered a wimpy salmon and the guy I was with ordered veal and I felt like I had to force myself to eat very slowly since the guy had 5x as much food as I had

Came for Miami Spice Brunch and Issabella's did not disappoint. The interior is beautiful and feels spacious. I love the vibe in here. We each had different starters so we could try a bit of everything. The tortilla was perfection. The muhamarra was so different and lighter than I expected. As my friend Sally described it, it's reminiscent of the bacadito paste in the Cuban bocaditos. And the calamari was lightly battered and the batter was really good. For the main course we all had the eggs benedict and it was good. The eggs were perfectly poached, and to end brunch, we have the basque cheesecake which was well worth the calories. We enjoyed Yelp check-in offer of the free glass of cava and the cava was so good, we had another round. Really enjoyed the service and the food here and look forward to coming back.

Isabelles is absolutely Divine. The Food is delicious and the service is Top Notch. The Ambience is tranquil. A Beautiful Experience!!!

Isabella's is excellent food and service. A rare combination at times. The gambas are some of the best I've had. Food is so good I came back 2 days in a row.

The service was amazing, the place is really nice and I loved the ambiance, but the food wasn't that good,

I stopped here for a drink while taking a stroll down Lincoln road and I really enjoyed it! We got the calamari as a snack and it was delicious! I will definitely be going back to try some more of their menu items!

My two wonderful friends bought me here for my birthday after watching an amazing show at the colony theater. I could not be happier with their selection! What an amazing little gem right on Lincoln road! We ordered the muscles, the crab pasta, the pair and blue cheese salad, and the garlic shrimp. Everything was amazing! It was so amazing that we actually ordered another Bowl of the crab pasta because we literally inhaled it between the three of us! Service is on another level! The manager, victor, is fantastic! So warm and charming and always making sure that everyone's having a good time and enjoying their meal. Our server, Onur was also fantastic. He took care of us and our glasses were always filled! I highly recommend this place if you're strolling Down Lincoln Road and I especially recommend this place before or after a great show at the colony theater. You won't regret it!

Basically an upscale tourist trap. It's right in Lincoln Mall and feels very touristy. The food is just mediocre as well - the ginger mocktail was sooo sweet I could barely drink it. The crab pasta was dry, so I couldn't taste the olive oil at all. The server was perfectly pleasant but our overall impression was this is a tourist trap. Certainly not the worst meal but can do better elsewhere

Beautiful ambiance. The staff was very attentive and friendly. Food came out swiftly and was delicious. So happy to have found a spot to go with friends often.

Our first night in Miami and we used Yelp to find an excellent restaurant nearby to decide on Issabella's. Waitstaff was very sweet and helpful in many ways. Suggested great dishes as well as a very nice wine in our budget. I had the mussels as my main dish and it was the best I've ever had! So fresh and delicious! The wine was incredible. We even looked for it at a wine store the next day. Highly recommend for fresh seafood an incredible service!

Victor is amazing. He ensured our service was perfection and the food was incredibly fresh and delicious. This will be our new place to frequent for dining.

The service is impeccable! Javier was exceptional The special at end was like nothing I've ever experienced! Javier sang the most wonderful happy birthday I ever heard. Oh by the way the crab pasta oysters were out of this world! Highly recommend

My sister and I visited Isabella on a Monday. It wasn't busy but we had an 8pm reservation and were seated right away. We sat inside and I loved the ambiance! The decor was beautiful and the staff was super friendly and attentive. We ordered the calamari and spicy Feta dip. 10/10 recommend! For the main dish my sister had the carbonara and I had the crab pasta. Everything was super fresh and flavorful! We wrapped up our evening with 2 espressos and received complimentary limoncello. The limoncello was nice and smooth! I would absolutely come back next time I'm in town!

Isabella's did not disappoint! Food was exquisite! Ambiance and service was extraordinary! Happy to see a restaurant on Lincoln that's not a tourist trap! Wishing you much success!

1. Food amazing 2. Ambiance was great with great music 3. Service was excellent We chose this venue for a girls' brunch during Miami Spice. It's a must-visit on the Miami Spice list. As a Mediterranean restaurant, it offers a wide range of excellent choices for everyone.

Absolutely beautiful location! The bar is great. Enjoyed the "gunning for more". As my meal, I had the spicy rigatoni -recommend! Service was great. Staff is very attentive. Would 10/10 recommend!

One of the best culinary experiences during our trip to Miami! Ambiance was so intimate and beautiful, we sat outside and loved the feel of Lincoln street, all the lights, good weather and people watching. The fish of the day was yellowtail, the best fish dish I've had in a long time! Perfect portion for 2-3 people! The spicy feta dip was also delicious! The lamb chops were seasoned really well and juicy and tender. Overall, the staff was incredible and attentive. Really enjoyed our family dinner here!

The food was good but my chair broke at the end of our meal. The manager came and told me that I was probably sitting incorrectly. He took the chair and didn't even ask if I was ok. They didn't offer to take anything off our bill. Horrible service by the manager.

Came for brunch on my birthday and had an amazing time. James made sure we were well taken care of. Our glasses were never empty. The complimentary focaccia was divine. I had an omelet, which was like fluffy egg pillows in my mouth. The basque cheesecake was an ideal ending, light and creamy sweet perfection. I will definitely be returning soon!

They used my credit card to pay someone else's bill. It was by mistake, but no one apologized. Rude staff!

I visited Isabella's for Miami Spice Brunch and had a nice experience. I ordered the tortilla española, eggs Benedict with bacon & side salad + basque cheesecake. Your yelp check in gets you a glass of free cava, so that was a nice way to get started w brunch. The service was pretty good, staff took our order promptly, they checked on us frequently & food did not take long to arrive. I really enjoyed the crispy calamari, it was very flavorful as the batter had some interesting spices, paired with aioli- delish. The tortilla española was complimented with spicy aioli, which gave it a nice touch. My eggs Benedict were delicious, i would like to comment that the menu had basque cheesecake, and most pictures showed the gooey delicious basque style cheesecake, however i believe we received just regular cheesecake. It was good, but not what I was expecting/craving... overall, a nice experience, I do recommend it and would love to visit again soon! I love the fact that Isabella's is located on Lincoln road, yet has fair prices & great service. See you soon, xoxo

Amazing brunch spot if you are staying near the Lincoln center south beach area! Great service, vibes, and ambiance. The brunch bravas was absolutely delicious! The drinks are great here too.

WOW! Again another amazing lunch at Isabella's!! I was greeting by the manager Victor for my reservation and he accommodated my specifics on the spot! Chic decor...Charming music..Cafe Med vibe with fantastic food, service and people watching on Lincoln! My server Onur was very knowledgable and guided me through the menu and wine list and I chose the Gamba&Aoli with an Albirhino wine starter which was delicious and sizzling hot on arrival, followed by an organically sourced authentic Mezza plate. Can't wait for my next visit! Highly Recommended for dates, groups or solo diners like me! Cheers

The BEST restaurant to come through Lincoln Rd.! The interior has the cutest Spanish style personality and the Bartender made my favorite cocktail to date. Check it out!

As if I need an excuse to go to brunch on Sunday, I was very pleased to see that Issabella's was on the Miami spice menu and oh that menus looked so good I had to share it with my girlfriend. We used OpenTable for the reservation. Vincent, the general manager, who was very nice, recommended that we do that again because they do get full on most of the days. Today being an exception due to the rain. Our indoor seating was perfect next to the bar and with the view of the second floor - love the staircase and the artwork. We stayed a good 2 hours and felt right at home. Our waiter Sanjay, originally from the Bay Area, was wonderful. He was surprised that we were locals. Jonathan and Keva Balan have another gem on the books. They both came to our table to check on us as well. Every plate is prepared with love. The sweets and savory plates were delicious. Pancakes light and fluffy but the crema catalana stole the show! My friend says it's just like the one she had in Spain. Parking is easy at the 17th Street garage at $3 an hour. The have 1/2 wine bottles on Wednesday so thinking about coming back then.