"A five star rating is way too little for this establishment! I really don’t write reviews unless the restaurant is extremely bad or extremely good. Balboa restaurant was neither extremely bad or extremely good. This restaurant far exceeded my discriminating expectations. This restaurant was phenomenally excellent. We needed a venue for a family gathering. Most places we saw either had a nice venue and mediocre food, or good food and a inferior uncomfortable venue. This establishment had both a beautiful, comfortable dining room and food that was a treat to your taste buds. The dining room had a soothing ambiance and was so beautifully decorated with chafing dishes and white tablecloths and flowers. The staff was so gracious and accommodating, and went out of their way to make sure everyone was taken care of. The american dishes were excellent and the Caribbean dishes were delectable. The salmon was cooked fresh and moist and well seasoned. The oxtails left everyone wanting to go back for second helpings. Even the vegetables were freshly cut and seasoned well. I did not know about this restaurant three weeks ago although I grew up in Crown heights, Balboa is a hidden gem in Brooklyn near Medgar Evers college. Balboa is one of the best restaurants I have have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. Excellent Excellent Excellent!."
