Upscale Greek seafood spot w/ a $38 lunch special, great for biz lunches & special occasions. Can be pricey but worth it.
This upscale Greek restaurant in Midtown offers a sophisticated dining experience with a focus on fresh seafood. While many praise its ambiance and quality, some find it to be on the pricier side. However, the $38-$40 prix fixe lunch special is frequently highlighted as an excellent value, making it a popular choice for business lunches and those looking for a taste of the Mediterranean without breaking the bank.
Primarily a Greek and Mediterranean seafood restaurant. It's frequently recommended for its fresh fish, with mentions of whole branzino, octopus, and lamb chops. The $38-$40 prix fixe lunch is a standout, offering significant value. Some diners have found the food, particularly bread and hummus, to be less impressive or stale during certain visits.
"The $38-$40 prix fixe lunch special is frequently highlighted as an excellent value. Specific dishes like whole branzino, octopus, red prawns, and lamb chops are also recommended."
Customers generally have a positive view, often recommending it for its atmosphere and quality, especially noting the value of the lunch special, though some find it expensive.
Important Note
While generally well-regarded, some customers have reported disappointing experiences with food quality, specifically mentioning stale bread and a lack of flavor during lunch. Reservations may also be challenging to secure last minute.
"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."
Positive"A user agrees with the recommendation for Avra, but specifies that only the East 60th branch is recommended."
Positive"A user recommends Avra, specifying its location on Avenue of the Americas."
Neutral"A user recommends Avra."
Neutral"Avra was suggested as a dinner option for a group meeting in NYC."
Neutral"The user notes that Avra's lunch special costs around $38 before any additional supplements, highlighting it as a very expensive option."
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