Last Updated: 8 days ago
Phone: (201) 394-1868
Address: 1271 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 10020
Upscale Meditteranean & Greek, known for its prix fixe lunch & fresh seafood. A top choice near theater district & for business lunches.
This upscale Mediterranean and Greek restaurant offers a refined dining experience, particularly praised for its prix fixe lunch menu which provides excellent value. Customers often highlight fresh seafood and well-executed dishes like the salmon tartare and branzino. While generally receiving positive reviews for its ambiance and service, some suggest it might not reach the same heights as other top-tier Greek establishments.
The restaurant excels in Mediterranean and Greek cuisine, with a strong emphasis on fresh seafood. Popular dishes include salmon tartare, branzino, and fried zucchini chips. The three-course prix fixe lunch is consistently recommended for its value. While generally well-received, some find it good but not exceptional compared to other high-end Greek restaurants.
"Fried zucchini chips, salmon tartare, branzino, and lamb are frequently highlighted. The chocolate dessert and orange cake are also mentioned positively. The three-course prix fixe lunch is a popular value option."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, often recommending the restaurant for its good value prix fixe lunch, fresh seafood, and pleasant ambiance. Service is frequently noted as good.
Important Note
One comment suggests that the quality may have declined, and another opinion states that while it has an upscale vibe, the food quality might not be as good as other options.
"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."
Positive"Avra is suggested for a nicer dining experience near MSG."
Positive"This commenter seconds the recommendation for Avra."
Positive"The commenter suggests Avra as a reliable choice for a business lunch."
Positive"Avra is recommended as one of the best business lunch spots in the city, offering good quality and price."
Positive"If a sales rep is trying to win business, they should cover the bill, or the invitation can specify trying the special lunch menu."
Neutral"While Avra is a good choice, there's a risk that not everyone will order from the price-fixed menu, potentially leading to higher costs."
Neutral"Avra's 6th ave location offers a great price-fixed lunch menu for around $40/person for 3 courses, which is suitable for business meetings."
Positive"The user suggests Avra at Rockefeller for Greek cuisine as a potential option for lunch."
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