Upscale Greek seafood w/ great lunch specials. Pricey but worth it for business & celebrations.
This Greek restaurant is a popular choice in Midtown, known for its upscale atmosphere and fresh seafood. While it can be pricey, many patrons recommend it for business lunches and special occasions, often highlighting a good value prix fixe menu. The ambiance is generally well-regarded, making it a go-to for those seeking a sophisticated dining experience.
This Greek restaurant specializes in seafood, with dishes like whole branzino, octopus, and lamb chops being mentioned. While generally praised, one review noted disappointment with stale bread and hummus during a lunch visit. The lunch special, often around $38-$40 for three courses, is frequently highlighted as a good value.
"Specific recommended dishes include whole branzino, octopus, red prawns, lamb chops, and meze. The 3-course lunch special is frequently highlighted as a good value option."
Customers generally view this restaurant positively, often recommending it for its upscale atmosphere and quality Greek seafood, though some note it can be expensive. The lunch special is frequently cited as a good value.
Important Note
While generally recommended, some users have noted that the restaurant can be expensive. One review mentioned a disappointing lunch experience with stale bread and hummus.
"Avra is recommended as an easy crowd-pleaser for the group."
Positive"Avra is mentioned as a great option, though pricey a la carte, suggesting their lunch specials are a better deal. They also note there's a new Avra location on 32nd and 9th."
Neutral"This user suggests Avra as a potential option for a 30th birthday celebration, though they note Limani might offer a nicer experience despite not having the best Greek food."
Neutral"There is a new Avra location on 32nd and 9th, which could be a convenient option."
Neutral"The user recommends Avra as a good, upscale option for a night out before a show, noting it's a suitable choice for Greek food enthusiasts."
Positive"The commenter stated that Milo's is outstanding on a corporate card and that Avra is fantastic and less expensive, noting that both fly in a lot of their fish."
Positive"Avra on 48th was recommended as a suitable option for the user's lunch needs."
Positive"This commenter argued that Avra is the best Greek in Manhattan, with other places being double the price, having less vibe, and lower quality."
Positive"The original poster reiterated their disappointment with Avra's lunch, citing a lack of flavor and stale-tasting bread and dip."
Negative"Avra Madison was recommended for its lunch deal, described as the best by a mile."
Positive"The original poster found Avra disappointing during a recent lunch visit, despite a recommendation. They felt the lunch experience was rushed and the food lacked flavor, with the bread and hummus tasting stale."
Negative"This commenter noted that while Avra on 48th is good for business lunches, they understood the original poster's negative experience."
Neutral"User simply recommended Avra."
Positive"User recommended Avra as a suitable option for client dinners in NYC."
Positive"Avra is listed by the user as a popular expense account restaurant among banks and law firms, distinguishing it from the startup-focused Ramp card data."
Neutral"Avra's 3-course prix fixe is $39.95 and the reviewer enjoys the Branzino."
Positive"Avra offers a very good 3-course prix fixe lunch for around $40, which would normally cost over $100."
Positive"The original poster found Avra to be a promising suggestion and was checking its availability for their event."
Positive"Avra was recommended as a dining option."
Neutral"Avra is suggested as a good option for a nice lunch that is not too expensive, with a 3-course meal costing around $40 per person. It's described as a seafood-focused Greek restaurant."
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