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Phone: (201) 394-1868
Address: 1271 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 10020
Upscale Mediterranean seafood & Greek fare w/ renowned fried zucchini chips & octopus. Ideal for business lunches & special occasions in a beautiful, spacious setting.
This upscale Mediterranean and Greek restaurant in Rockefeller Center offers a high-end dining experience, with a focus on fresh seafood. Reviewers frequently mention the delicious fried zucchini chips with dip and the octopus as standout appetizers. The restaurant is also noted for its beautiful, spacious ambiance and is a popular choice for business lunches and special occasions, with a well-regarded prix fixe menu.
The cuisine is primarily Mediterranean and Greek, with a strong emphasis on fresh seafood. Popular dishes include fried zucchini chips with dip, octopus, and branzino. While many find the food to be of high quality, one reviewer noted it wasn't as good as Milos. The dessert, especially chocolate options, is also recommended. The restaurant is particularly praised for its prix fixe lunch menu, offering good value.
"Fried zucchini chips with dip, octopus, branzino, and the chocolate dessert are frequently recommended. The three-course prix fixe lunch menu is also highly praised for its value and quality."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, praising the fresh seafood, upscale ambiance, and good value prix fixe menu. Some reviews suggest a decline in quality compared to other establishments, but overall, it remains a recommended spot for its Mediterranean and Greek offerings.
Important Note
One reviewer mentioned that Avra was not as good as Milos, and another noted that while it has a nice ambiance, the food quality might have declined compared to previous experiences.
"Avra is a restaurant with many seafood options and great ambiance, suggested as an alternative for a fine dining experience."
Positive"Avra is suggested as a Greek seafood spot, noted as being a bit pricey but good."
Neutral"Avra at Rockefeller Center was liked by the user."
Positive"Avra was suggested as a dining option."
Neutral"A commenter mentioned Avra as an option."
Neutral"Avra at Rockefeller Center has a large space and offers a prix fixe lunch that might accommodate a large group."
Neutral"This user agrees that Avra at Rockefeller Center has good acoustics and allows for conversation, noting it's easier to recall quiet places than loud ones."
Positive"This commenter suggested Avra as a place for octopus."
Positive"The commenter had a pre fixe lunch at Avra and felt full from the appetizer, specifically mentioning the octopus as very good."
Positive"A user suggested considering Avra for lunch, noting that it could be a good deal at around $40 per person for an appetizer, entree, and dessert, and praising the amazing service."
Positive"Avra is mentioned as a dining option."
Positive"Avra was listed as a restaurant with impressive quality."
Positive"The user is asking for restaurant recommendations for their birthday dinner, mentioning Avra as a place they visited years ago and might consider again."
Neutral"Despite initial skepticism due to mixed reviews, Avra at Rockefeller Center offered a good, festive experience with the author enjoying branzino and a romaine salad, and husband rating his lamb 9/10."
Positive"Commenter agreed with the recommendation for Avra."
Positive"Commenter suggested Cote or Avra."
Positive"A link to the lunch menu for Avra Rockefeller Center was provided as a potential dining option."
Positive"A user stated that Avra is directly across the street, very good, and recommended getting anything on the menu."
Positive"A user clarified that while they also prefer to avoid chains, Avra and Del Frisco's were recommended due to their immediate proximity to Radio City Music Hall, and stated they are not typical chains."
Positive"A user recommended Avra as a quick option across the street from Radio City Music Hall, emphasizing the importance of time and distance."
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