Italian inspired. Honest cooking. Balena is the first collaboration of Boka Restaurant Group and The Bristol Group. Recently named one of Bon Appetit’s Top 50 Best New Restaurants. Chef Chris Pandel is the executive Chef and he oversees the operations at both The Bristol and Balena.
Wheelchair Accessibility Comments
- Downstairs dining very wheelchair friendly.
- WARNING: Steps to upstairs dining-not accessible.
- Downstairs bar area all high top tables.
Restaurant Entrance Accessibility
Step free or easy ramped entrance
Relatively level grade at entrance
Wide doorway entrance
Restaurant Overview Accessibility
Step free or easy ramps on main dining level
Multiple steps to other dining levels
Many available tables
Bar Area: mostly high-top tables / stools
Restaurant Bathroom Accessibility
Step free accessible restroom
Wide clearances in restroom
Restroom very clean
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