Balkan-Grill in Großefehn

Super nice, super tasty, good prices, will always go back.

This evening, on September 27, 2025, we were at the Balkan Grill again with six people after booking. It was a very nice evening, starting with the polite welcome, the attentive, friendly, and entertaining service, the very good and delicious food (the price/performance ratio is right here), and the overall ambiance of the restaurant. For me personally, everything was perfect! I highly commend the kitchen and the entire team. We'll be back. Thank you!!

The food has improved compared to a few years ago. It's annoying that they don't tell you that red sauce and tzatziki cost extra. Others offer them with the dish and it's included in the price. Hence, one star deducted.

Very nice Balkan restaurant. Grilled meats, salads, and rump steak are all freshly prepared. Salads, garlic butter, and tzatziki are homemade. Everything is delicious and well-seasoned. Very friendly staff and service. Excellent value for money. We will definitely be back.

Highly recommended. We've been there a few times and will be back again. Super delicious food, absolutely fantastic staff, and a wonderful atmosphere. The beer garden is highly recommended in summer.

The food is always delicious, the meat is always cooked to perfection, and the service is always in a good mood and always has a joke ready.

The service was great, the food was delicious, and it arrived relatively quickly. We'd love to come back!

Addendum to my review from a year ago: We were with you again today, and I have to say, it was wonderful again. I've never experienced such a welcome with a toddler in a restaurant before. The service was truly great. The food was also very tasty again. We'll continue to be loyal to you. ;) If you want to eat very well in a quaint restaurant, this is the place for you. The value for money is very good. The service is also great and always kind and friendly, with little funny sayings. They're also super nice to children, where others might be hesitant. The food is always amazing. Tzatziki is a must as a starter. ;) We always enjoy coming back and will continue to do so :) PS: Changing facilities would be great :) It wasn't a problem for us, though :) We're flexible in that regard :)

We ate there twice during our vacation...very friendly service and the food was simply good. Very plentiful and absolutely delicious. We'll definitely be back next vacation 👌👌👌👌 Update after several visits. The food was still perfect...simply delicious. Although the portions have become very small. Regardless, it tastes good. Unfortunately, the friendliness decreased after each visit...we didn't feel comfortable at all last time. I think they were more tolerated guests who were taking the space away from the regulars.

We really wanted to go out for dinner on a whim, and there were eight of us. No problem, we could come by. It was in the evening and on a Friday. Super friendly staff! Great atmosphere, absolutely delicious food! We'll definitely go back.

First of all, I'm of the opinion that if something is good, it must be mentioned and said or written. However, if it was exceptionally bad, as in this case, and this was the case from the very beginning, then this must also be said. Let's start at the very beginning: If you reserve a time for a large birthday party at 1 p.m. and are then greeted by the announcement that you should hurry up and sit down quickly because you want to take your lunch break at 2 p.m., I would have considered it advantageous to mention this when booking so that you can find an alternative. However, we were denied this opportunity. I conclude that you just want to make a quick buck, and what happens next doesn't seem to interest the operator much. A good meal also includes a convivial gathering, free from a tight time frame that only makes you rush around and leaves no room for any conversation accompanied by joy and laughter. As soon as we sat down, we realized that the tables and seats were too small. So everyone got up and moved to other tables, which were quickly pushed together. I found it unbelievable that I had to carry my own napkin and cutlery. I didn't come to do it myself. Honestly, if I had been there alone, it would have been too much for me at this point, and I would have left. The annoyance of the announced break was still in my bones and made my blood boil. In addition to a lackluster ambiance that exudes the charm of the 80s, the food also left much to be desired. A salad that consisted only of cabbage and beans and was, in the truest sense of the word, tasteless and also poorly presented, was followed by a main course that was simply bad in its entirety. A Djuvec rice that wasn't one, and as a Berliner who has sat and dined with various Yugoslavians, Croats, Serbs, etc. for almost 45 years, I know what I'm talking about. The amount of rice was also a joke; it could easily fit in an egg cup. The cevapcici, however, far surpassed the misery: barely seasoned and, worst of all, barely fried!!! Truly bland and tasted bland. The ones that were packaged for us to take home later found their abrupt end in the trash, where they belonged. I've never had to write such a bad review before; if you want to take the time, you can read my other posts. However, it's important to point out to other potential guests what to expect. The operator should be advised to revise their overall concept in order to offer these people, and especially their guests, an experience that encourages them to return. Under the conditions I, or rather, we, encountered, this will definitely not be the case. In summary: Service: You get kicked out after an hour (even if they're on a break—sorry, I don't care. I'm a guest and I was given this time for a birthday party; the rest doesn't interest me). Atmosphere: Dark, cold, tables poorly decorated, and by no means festively set. If it had been smoky, it would have truly had the feel of a pub. Food: The worst thing I've had served at a Yugoslavian restaurant in 45 years. As a restaurateur, you should know that what you eat is what you see!!! Tasteless and few side dishes. A true Hiroshima when it comes to culinary delights. My advice would be that the chef should really find another hobby 😉 Conclusion: We definitely came here twice, the first and the last time 😡 Attracting customers and guests and retaining them long-term, sorry, there's another way!!!

We'd rather give no stars!!!! Even though we had a reservation for a 70th birthday party, we had to wait 70 minutes for our food. The reason given was that a larger group had arrived ahead of us and that the snack bar would be quicker. Conclusion: The restaurant didn't pay attention to the delay, and there was no julischka (no julischka or anything for the kids, in general). When paying, the change of approximately €7.20 was only given upon request. Tables belonging to the other group were rearranged even though we were eating. Not recommended; the food was poorly presented, and children were reprimanded if they pressed the bell once. Dogs were not allowed (we were aware of this).

The food was delicious and everyone was friendly.

Had a delicious mixed grill. Way too much. It's a very cozy place to sit.

Very delicious food, beautiful ambiance with stones and candles. The staff is also very friendly. At the end of the meal, you get a small shot of schnapps, which I think is a great way to wash it all down.

I went to the Balkan Grill again after a long time. Unfortunately, some of the meat on the robber's plate was very dry and, for my taste, a bit poorly presented. The fries and Djuvec rice, on the other hand, were good. The service was very friendly, and the atmosphere was cozy but could be improved. I also think it took too long since it wasn't busy. Even for the appetizer, we had to wait almost half an hour, and that was just bread with tzatziki. Nevertheless, I'll be back and choose a different dish.

The food is absolutely top-notch and the quantity is completely sufficient, highly recommended 😃

The food was delicious, the staff friendly and accommodating, and the price/performance ratio was right. The only thing that was missing was the Kaisergemüse (a vegetable dish) that was probably frozen. I would have preferred fresh vegetables. But that's just complaining at a high level.

Top service, very friendly and accommodating.

I was here again after a long time. The food was absolutely subpar. The tomato soup didn't taste like tomato just like broth. The meat was well over done and completely dry. That was 4 plates for all of them. Even the waiter noticed it, but didn't do anything. Croquettes were way too dark and everything was way too salty. I had heartburn from it. We waited 2 hours for the food and were still charged the full price. Very disappointing. Not recommended. But the service was very friendly.

Super tasty, top service Clean, very nice seating. Prices are also completely reasonable

I returned to the Balkan Grill today after 23 years ☺️. As if nothing had changed, super delicious food and super nice service. Keep it up 👍👍👍👍

As always very nice and friendly

Unfortunately the food/meat was sometimes too dry. Waiting time of an hour for 6 people is also too long. Service was very good friendly.

As always, very tasty, we always enjoy going back.

A very nice restaurant. The food is very tasty and the portions are generous. The prices are reasonable. The staff is very friendly, we had a lot of fun. Definitely worth a visit.

Very tasty and really great staff. We immediately ordered another table for another day.

Perfect, the staff are top class, the food is world class and the boss is absolutely amazing, you really have to go there, you rarely experience anything better

Have been here several times and it's always been okay

Very nice atmosphere, food very good, staff super nice. Gladly again. The restaurant is highly recommended

We are always thrilled and happy here. Excited about the quality of the goods and happy because there is such a good atmosphere there. Ante, Daniel and the whole team are simply first class. Thank you very much ...

Searched for a Balkan restaurant for a long time after our regular restaurant closed. It's really delicious here. Service very attentive. Every km driven from Schortens there is worth it. Tested today and definitely not the last time. Not every Friday like usual, but definitely more often.

Was totally disappointed. Starter Tatziki and bread totally over-seasoned as well as the salad and the beans. Had two skewers with croquettes which lay carelessly on the plate without any decoration. The eye actually wants to eat too. Meat like a shoe sole lukewarm and bland in taste. One had too much pepper, the other had no seasoning at all. I cannot recommend the restaurant and will not go there again.

Very nice and courteous service. The boss is great. Food very good. You are still a guest here.

Very tasty food. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Even though it was very busy, the drinks came very quickly. The food didn't take long to arrive either. In short, a clear recommendation to go there. I'm already looking forward to the next visit

I am more than positively surprised by our visit! Although we went into the restaurant without a reservation and were worried we wouldn't get a seat, we were lucky enough to get a table - and in such a busy place! The service was extremely friendly and didn't in any way intrusively ask us about our well-being, which we really appreciated. The drinks came quickly and the waiting time for the food was absolutely acceptable. The food was even better than we imagined - simply perfect! I enjoyed every bite of my dish. The other guests who were there with me were also very happy with their meals. The only downside was the “salad” as a starter, which was a bit too spicy for us. But the main course more than made up for it! We will definitely come to eat here more often. Thank you for a great experience!

The food is good, home-style, what you would expect, the service is on point and tries to implement all your wishes. Very happy again.

Here is my rating for the Balkan Grill in Großefehn: I was recently invited to dinner at Balkan Grill with a couple of friends. Since I really like Balkan cuisine, we chose this restaurant. Unfortunately, the experience didn't quite live up to my expectations. The service was friendly, but nothing special. What was noticeable, however, were the long waiting times from ordering to serving the food, which somewhat spoiled the overall impression. The food itself was okay, but it didn't convince me enough to make me want to travel 30 km again. Overall, a solid restaurant for the area, but with potential for improvement.

Super tasty food, service very friendly. A little louder in the restaurant.

Was very nice! Staff very nice! We would love to come back!

Very nice atmosphere, a culinary delight.

Super delicious food. A host like the one in BOOK. Top 👍👍👍

We were with you on 9/13/24. The first time. It was super class in all respects. Your staff is simply great. Even though it's 170km to drive for us, we'll be back.

Great food, great value for money. One of the best goulash soups I've eaten recently and in my life anyway. If it wasn't so far from Rysum, a MUST every 14 days

Everything was very tasty, very nice staff. Thanks

The service is great. Every guest is taken into consideration. Whether big or small. The food is very good and the price-performance ratio is right. Parking spaces in front of the door.

Very friendly and very good food.. 😘👍

I have to be honest and say that I can't quite understand the four to five star reviews from others. When we were in the restaurant it was busy, but the ambience wasn't too great. We didn't get any salads, they were simply forgotten, the sauces only came after the meal and were only brought to the table when asked. The food itself wasn't that tasty. The rice was too bland and the meat was too tough and too dry...probably because there is no real cook in the kitchen. The conditions all have tunnel vision, some of them unfriendly. I won't set foot in this restaurant again!

Great restaurant! Special requests are taken into account and respected.

2 ordered food outside the house, unfortunately the meat was very dry and lacking in spices. dcevapccici and minced steak the same meat and taste braised onions too dark therefore also bitter. Jugo rice overcooked and tasteless. Sauces ok but also cost extra. Overall we didn't like it and won't be ordering again anytime soon

Friendly service. Short waiting time and delicious, juicy steaks 🥩It was a really nice evening in a feel-good atmosphere. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We recommend!!

We have known Balkan Grill since childhood. Always delicious food, lovely people and a relaxed atmosphere. We always like to come back :-)

We just had dinner there. So far everything was great, then when paying with the credit card the waiter/boss with an accent freaked out, shouted and said something impossible. Because of paying by credit card!!!!!! I have never experienced anything so unprofessional and disrespectful in my life. Shame on you !

There's not much to say there. Simply a real Yugoslavian from the furnishings to the food! Price performance ok.

Hello, we ordered pickup for nine people today. Unfortunately, our anticipation was not confirmed. The reception in the restaurant was very nice, the waiting time was bridged with schnapps. Unfortunately, when we got home we discovered that the food didn't live up to what it promised. The meat was dry and hardly seasoned, the fries were not crispy but rather tough. For 150€ for 5 children and 4 adults, it's clearly too much money for too little service. It's a shame, especially when you read the previous reviews.

Very tasty, very friendly, simply good

Personally, I found the meat very dry.

Super tasty, and the service was great 👍👍😋

Delicious food and friendly staff 👌😊.

Pleasant coworkers. Delicious food. Delicious drinks. Had a great evening there

Great food in a pleasant atmosphere... hard to beat

Very tasty and friendly, highly recommended

Unfortunately, the liver was completely overcooked and dry, and the rice dish had no taste at all

About the food: Average food with nothing special is offered. But the taste is okay. The price-performance ratio was balanced. Only the standard sauces (spicy and tzatziki) now have to be paid for. But...you don't have to take them. The service was perfect. Very attentive and friendly staff. It should be emphasized that almost all tables are in separate areas, so that overall the noise level is very low and there is sufficient privacy. Unfortunately, there are very few parking spaces available.

Simple, very tasty, very nice staff.

We were here for the first time today and we really enjoyed it. Very friendly service.

We ate there yesterday and everything was simply not edible!! Fries were disgustingly fried in old fat, the meat was burnt and dry. All I can say is total rubbish, never eat there again!! It couldn't be worse!!

We were there on Sunday January 28th, 2024. So we thought something new would also have good reviews. The service is ok, but the food is not good at all. There was no taste on the grill plate, everything tasted the same, like nothing. The liver is tough and dry. The hottest thing is that there is an additional charge of €1.50 each for the red and white sauce on the bill, which is certainly not possible for the quantity. For us the first and definitely the last time.

It was a very nice evening with very good food

Very tasty food Very good staff. Had to reserve a table

Very good and tasty food. The tzatziki with the bread is highly recommended, the main courses are also very good, no matter what. We will go there again often

You can eat very well and comfortably there. The staff is very attentive. I would love to come back

Unfortunately I was a bit disappointed this time 😞 Waiting 1.5 hours for the food wasn't exactly great. We had ordered plates for 2 people each and there were 6 people there. Everything used to be great when it came to eating, hence the disappointment! This time (meat was dry and tough, rice was cold and hardly any taste, fries were cold and hard.

Food very good, at reasonable prices.Friendly, knowledgeable service.Food very good and very plentiful.Unfortunately only a few parking spaces.Still worth a visit.

The staff is very friendly and the food tastes great😊👍 Keep it up! 👍👍👍

Das ist ein tolles Lokal um mit Gruppen z B. Weihnachtsfeiern, Geburtstage dort zu feiern. Das Ambiente bietet viel Privatsphäre, die professionelle und lustige Belegschaft hat einen guten Unterhaltungswert und die leckeren Speisen (für jeden etwas dabei) runden das ganze ab. Wir kommen immer wieder gerne!

Super leckeres Essen und sehr aufmerksame und freundliche Bedienung. Absolut empfehlenswert. Gemütliche Atmosphäre.

Wir hatten viel Gutes gehört und haben es selbst ausprobiert. Für den 17.11.23 hatten wir für 13 Uhr einen Tisch reserviert. Es hat sich für uns und den Wirt gelohnt und alle waren zufrieden. Unser Sohn hatte großen Appetit und aß eine Gulaschsuppe vorweg. Sie hat ihm sehr gut geschmeckt, gute Einlagen und nicht zu scharf. Meine Frau nahm eine Portion Zaziki mit hausgemachter Kräuterbutter auf einem mit Knoblauch gerösteten Baguette. Sehr gute Idee und auch schmackhaft. Danach gab es - Balkan Leber – sehr flach geschnitten, zart und gute Röstaromen - Balkan-Platte für mich mit scharfer, roter Soße, alles sehr zart und große Portionen – mir hat alles sehr gut geschmeckt - Räuberteller – etwas für den großen Appetit -auch die Pommes waren lecker und knusprig. Alles war auf den Punkt gegrillt – nichts verbrannt. Auch die Getränke kamen prompt vom aufmerksamen Ante. Die Unterhaltungen mit Norbert und seinem Freund rundeten den schönen Mittag ab. Vielen Dank ! Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Sehr gutes Essen und super Service

Ein wirklich guter, konservativer Kroate. Sowas gibt es dort, wo ich herkomme leider nicht mehr. Besser als viele Restaurants in Istria. Echte Empfehlungen für leckeres Essen.

Essen sehr gut 👍, Personal freundlich. Grüße an den Koch und Kollegen. Spitze

Sehr schönes Ambiente, super nette und witzige Bedienung, mega leckeres Essen und angemessene Preise!

Portionen unangenehm groß und keine gute Qualität

Gemütliches Restaurant, guter Service , gute reichliche Speisen für jeden was dabei. Sehr Kinderfreundlich

Super Essen. Sehr nettes Personal

Ausgesprochen freundlicher Empfamg und Service, Essen sehr authentisch - wie aus Vorzeiten in bester Erinnerung vor Ort - Preis/Leistung absolut okay. Sehr zu empfehlen!

Wir war vor einigen Jahren schon einmal hier Essen und heute war es wieder soweit. Die Bedienung ist sehr freundlich und das Essen schmeckte sehr lecker. Das Restaurant war sehr gut besucht und trotzdem musste wir nicht lange auf unser Essen warten. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Immer wieder köstliches Essen und sehr nette Bedienung

Sehr leckere und ordentliche Portionen. Freundliche Bedienung. Normale Preise. Absolut empfehlenswert.

Tolles Essen und nette Bedienung immer gerne wieder

Sehr lecker dort, top steaks 🥩. Freundliche Bedienung und keine langen Wartezeiten. Edit: 26.09.2023: Auch nach zahlreichen weitern Besuchen kann ich dieses Restaurant uneingeschränkt empfehlen! es stimmt einfach alles: Essen, Service, Preise.

Sehr lecker und reichlich. Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Kommen gerne wieder.

Bin da zum 1. mal gewesen. War sehr gut. Super nette Bedienung und auch das Essen war reichlich und lecker. Werde ich wieder hingehen.

Und hat es gefallen. Guter Service 🙂

Im großen und ganzen okay der Service könnte bisschen besser sein. das Fleisch war trocken und c Aber Pommes waren lecker

Für ein gutes Steak, einer der besten Adressen in der Region Aurich! Die aufgeheizte Gussform in der das Steak serviert wird hält es lange heiß. Immer wieder gerne 😊

Wenn wir wieder da in der Nähe Urlaub machen gehen wir da essen, top

Wie in der Überschrift schon gesagt - wir hatten einen sehr netten und leckeren Abend. Die Hühnerleber als Vorspeise war ganz hervorragend, der Grillteller und das Pljeskavica ebenfalls. Der Service war aufmerksam, der Preis in Ordnung. Wir werden auf jeden Fall nochmal hier essen.

Waren am Samstagabend mit der Familie da. Leider auch mit zwei großen Gruppen. Das es dann etwas länger dauern kann, versteht sich von selbst. Das der Nebentisch, der zeitgleich mit uns kam die Hauptspeise bekommt, wenn wir noch nicht einmal den Vorspeisesalat haben, auch gut. Wenn der andere Nebentisch, der ja nur 35 Minuten nach uns bestellt hat, auch eher das Essen bekommt, auch gut. Nach höflicher Nachfrage angelogen werden: "große Gruppe hat nach Karte bestellt ( blöd nur das der Kellner die vier großen Platten an uns vorbei getragen hat) auch gut. Als Belohnung bekamen wir dann als einziger Tisch keinen Julischka beim bezahlen.Schöne Auch das Essen entschädigte nicht, Lauer Reis, harte Pommes,und alles überwürzt. Als Krönung auch das falsche Essen bekommen. Wollte das Restaurant austesten, da wir auch mit der Firma mit einer größeren Gruppe Essen wollten, aber hier bestimmt nicht. Der Laden ist Grottenschlecht.

Typisch entsprechend den Namens Gastraum relativ dunkel gehalten Essen reichhaltig und im Ich persönlich fand es ok und gut. Bedienung freundlich. Typischerweise viel Fleisch.