The Balsam boasts the best back garden patio in the Beach. A beautifully designed space where every inch has been designed to perfection. The space is relatively small, yet provides an intimate setting in which to enjoy the many culinary delights the kitchen makes a habit of putting out. We enjoyed a plethora of varying appetizers, from mini sliders, to crab cakes, to sauteed shrimp skewers, to rare sirloin slabs with a beautiful homemade Montreal steak dipping sauce. The food was plentiful and came out with rapid fire efficiency.
We were fortunate enough to celebrate a friends wedding at the Balsam and found the staff attentive, knowledgeable and more than hospitable. A contemporary fine dining experience void of the ostentation that can typify such an establishment.
Simply put, dining at the Balsam is like eating in your friends backyard, with better food and ambiance, while providing all the comforts of home. A must stop spot.