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Phone: (201) 394-1868
Address: 1271 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 10020
Upscale Mediterranean seafood & Greek dishes in Rockefeller Center. Great for business lunches, special occasions, and drinks. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and good value prix fixe menus.
This upscale Mediterranean restaurant in Rockefeller Center offers a lively dining experience with a focus on fresh seafood and Greek cuisine. It's a popular choice for business lunches, special occasions, and even casual drinks, with many recommending its prix fixe menus for good value. The ambiance is often described as beautiful and spacious, making it suitable for both intimate dinners and group gatherings.
The restaurant offers a Mediterranean and Greek-inspired menu with a strong emphasis on seafood. Fried zucchini chips, lamb, branzino, and salmon tartare are frequently highlighted positively. Desserts, like orange cake and Galaktoboureko, are also recommended. While many praise the freshness and quality, some discussions compare it less favorably to other high-end seafood establishments.
"The fried zucchini chips with dip are highly recommended. Other praised dishes include the salmon tartare, branzino, lamb, and various desserts like orange cake and Galaktoboureko. The prix fixe lunch menu is also frequently suggested for its value."
Customers generally have a positive view of this restaurant, praising its upscale ambiance, good value prix fixe menus, and suitability for various occasions from business lunches to celebrations. Specific dishes like fried zucchini chips and desserts receive positive mentions, though some reviews suggest quality can vary.
Important Note
One comment suggests that the quality of Avra may have declined. Another mentions that while it has an upscale vibe, the food quality might not be as high as some other establishments.
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Positive"This user listed 'Avra Estatorio' as a potential restaurant recommendation."
Neutral"Avra was added to the list of recommended restaurants for bar dining."
Positive"The commenter has had pretty good Galaktoboureko at several Avra restaurants."
Positive"Avra on 48th street was recommended."
Positive"Avra was recommended as a seafood option in Manhattan."
Positive"This user added that they recently visited Avra and noted its wide array of seafood and ample salad and vegetable side options, including grilled or sautéed vegetables, making it suitable for a healthy meal."
Positive"This user seconded the recommendation for Avra."
Positive"This user suggested Avra as a potentially healthy Greek restaurant option for a night out in NYC."
Positive"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."
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