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    AVA MediterrAegean

    4.2 (1k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    AVA MEDITERRAEGEAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Crème brûlée
    Alicia D.

    Wow! Nothing could have prepared me for this experience! This was a top tier, 5 star, elite experience! Our servers were Gabriel and Ariel. I felt like we were their primary focus and priority. The level of attention to detail is unmatched. And the food! So glad we came during Magical Dining so we could sample more of their amazing menu. The hummus was delicious but the table side flambéed cheese was to die for! The pita chips/bread is next level too! We both got the hangar steak and potatoes. The steak was perfection! Seasoned and cooked to perfection. For dessert we got the crème brûlée and the Melopita and both were so delicious! The only complaint I have is that their air conditioning was out so it was HOT but they had lots of fans and tried to keep the dining room cool!

    Santina R.

    Nina and Alex did a great job! Ambiance was romantic and intimate. Drinks were outstanding! Their hanger steak was cooked to perfection, medium rare. Loved their broccolini! Everything was perfect!

    G&T
    Marieangely C.

    You can never go wrong with AVA. Every food item I've had is delicious and I keep coming back for the G&T. So light and refreshing. Staff is always friendly and the vibe is always on point

    Braised Chicken
    Jennifer G.

    This is a great high-end Mediterranean restaurant. The staff is friendly, great ambience, with a nice relaxing vibe. Started off with cocktails - Phoenician and Divine Choice. Both drinks were very tasty. They serve complementary cracker type pitas while you're looking over the menu. For apps, we got the hummus (served with pita bread) which was perfect. The winner tonight though was the Flambéed Cyprus Halloumi Cheese. It was the perfect amount of lemon and honey. I only wish there was more. For dinner, Shrimp Arrabiata (tasty -would order again), Braised Chicken (pass on this-small piece of chicken on the bone), and the Brussels Sprouts (slightly underdone). To note, they include an "Operations Charge" of 20% automatically on the bill. We didn't see a note about this initially. Overall, enjoyable dinner for a night out.

    Miriam S.

    It was my first time eating here and it exceeded my expectations. I met a friend for Sunday brunch and decided to order from the prix fixe brunch menu. We shared everything, and every single dish was incredible. We started with the hummus and avocado Aegan toast, which were both great starters. For our mains, we ordered the Santorini wild shrimp arrabbiata and it was flavorful, filling, and definitely something I'd order again. We finished with the gelato and lavender olive oil cake, which was the perfect ending to the meal. The service was top tier from start to finish, and the whole atmosphere felt elevated but still relaxed. This is officially becoming one of my new favorite spots! I've been telling my friends all about my experience here.

    Flambéed Cyprus Halloumi Cheese
    Jillian C.

    We stopped in here on an impromptu date night because we've had several friends recommend it. Reservations are a must, we had about a 30 minute wait without a reservation on a random Thursday night. The ambiance is great, such an intimate but fun vibe! The food was great, we did the prefix menu and it was perfect taste of everything they have to offer. The only reason I gave this 4 stars and not 5 was because of the 20% operation charge which we were informed as a tip afterwards.

    Laura P.

    Ava's food always tastes fresh, and the drinks are amazing. We had a 7:00 pm reservation and arrived around 7:12 (within the 15-minute grace period), but were told we'd need to wait about 15 minutes at the bar for our table. While we did end up waiting longer than expected--closer to 35-40 minutes after our reservation--the bar experience was great. The bartenders were attentive, efficient, and genuinely friendly. They even offered to bring our last round to the table if we were seated before it was ready, which was a nice touch. Once we were seated, Casey was our server and completely turned the night around. She was absolutely incredible--informative, thorough, warm, and clearly very good at what she does. It's the level of service you'd expect at a Michelin-quality restaurant. We followed all of her recommendations and were really happy with everything. We were there celebrating my father-in-law's birthday, and unfortunately, his meal timing was a major miss. Everyone at the table received their food together, but his didn't arrive until after the rest of us had finished. My mother-in-law ordered the same branzino and was served with the group, finishing her meal nearly 20 minutes before his even made it to the table. It was noticeable and disappointing, especially for a birthday dinner. I mentioned it to the manager when he stopped by, and he was receptive and acknowledged the issue right away. Something clearly went wrong in the kitchen or during service. That said, the food itself was delicious, and Casey remained exceptional throughout the entire experience. I also let her know what I had shared with the manager so she was aware, and she was very appreciative. Overall, while there were some significant timing issues, Casey's service and the quality of the food made a big difference. We truly wouldn't have had as positive of an experience without her, especially considering the long wait for our table and the delay with the birthday guest's meal. The tour of the downstairs at the end of the night was very much appreciated as well. Sebastian was great.

    Complimentary bread
    Brittany D.

    Great all across the board! This restaurant lives up to the hype. It's a beautiful and moody oasis for an enjoyable meal. We came here on Good Friday around 7:30pm. We had a reservation for 3 and still had to wait about 10-15 minutes to be seated. The waiting area is just one bench across from the hostess stand and it can get pretty congested at peak hours. It might be better to wait outside. This place is on a busy street but there are some reasonable garages and parking lots close by. They have a smart casual dress code, so this is the type of place you want to dress nicely and look your best. Most of the staff and guests look like models. Please also be advised that it's dimly lit to sent a nice moody vibe. The service staff are also very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Everything we ordered had great presentation, texture and flavor. They brought us a delicious basket of super thin and crispy flat bread to the table. I had the flambèed halloumi, Greek salad and brazino filet. The portions are decent but to be expected at this price point. Order the whole branzino if you want a bigger portion. You will most likely not have leftovers unless you order the pastas. The pasta dishes were generous and delicious as well. My friend had the lobster pasta which was light and the other had the rigatoni. I'd definitely come here again and recommend it for a girls night, sexy date or group celebratory outing.

    Branzino
    Rob L.

    Ava is a very pretty restaurant, everything from the hanging flowers and plants, the stone walls and unique plates/flatware. The food is delicious and the service is excellent too. My only gripe is, it is pricey, but I guess that comes with the Park Ave territory. This visit, my wife and I shared a bunch of great dishes. My wife started with the Ava G&T. She is obsessed with it, and I'll admit, it is very tasty. After that we got the Keftedes meatballs, hummus and grilled octopus. The grilled octopus was both of our favorites. Then we split the hanger steak and the branzino. Both were very good; you honestly can't go wrong there!

    Entrance
    Irma C.

    Checking out Brunch for a birthday. We did not know it was a festival day and parking was tricky. I will definitely avoid the area during this time in the future. We had a reservation. Still had to wait for a few minutes after our reserved time. The place was very smoky and foggy. 5 Stars is for the food. They offer a 2 Course Prix-Fixed Brunch + Dessert for $45. Not bad if your party orders the different options to taste. It's exactly what we did and got to try all the dishes. What I really enjoyed and it's my first time seeing is the Bottomless Cocktails option aside from the Bottomless Mimosas. Since we were celebrating, it worked out perfectly. Every dish in the Prix-Fixe Brunch menu was delicious.

    Truffle hamachi
    Madison L.

    I had another fabulous dinner at AVA. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. I love the furniture in the lounge area. It was very relaxing and they have a great vibe. Service was absolutely spectacular. To drink, I had Apollo's tears, which had strong cucumber and dill flavors. The washed gin was fantastic. If you like a more savory drink, I highly recommend it. It was fresh and delicious. For our appetizer, we had the meat balls. They are served with a flame so they are very impressive. They were tender and perfectly seasoned. For my entree, I enjoyed the Santorini wild shrimp arrabbiata. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the shrimp were tender, and the sauce was bright and flavorful. The whipped lemon ricotta and pesto were nice touches. This is truly one of our favorite places.

    Anna M.

    We chose to go to AVA for my birthday dinner and were really excited to try it for the first time. Overall, we had a nice evening, but there were definitely a few things that left us feeling slightly disappointed, especially given the higher price point. We were seated promptly at 6:30pm and placed our orders within about 15 minutes. Since it was a Tuesday night and the restaurant didn't appear overly busy, we expected a fairly smooth and timely experience. Unfortunately, our entrées didn't arrive until close to 8:00pm. Waiting over an hour for food, particularly on a weeknight, was frustrating and took away from the celebratory feel of the evening. A little communication about the delay would have gone a long way. The ambiance is dark and moody, which creates a romantic and intimate vibe at first glance. However, the background noise from other tables was louder than expected, making it difficult to hear each other at times. We were also seated right next to an outside door, and with servers frequently walking in and out, it felt a bit awkward and slightly distracting throughout the meal. That said, the food itself was very good. I ordered the Wild Shrimp Arrabbiata and thoroughly enjoyed it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the sauce had just the right amount of spice and richness. The quality and flavor definitely met expectations. In the end, we did have a good time and appreciated the overall atmosphere and food quality. However, the long wait and seating situation made the experience feel less polished than we anticipated, especially considering the cost.

    Black truffle risotto
    Cameron M.

    We went to AVA MediterrAegean to celebrate my wife's birthday, and overall it was a really nice night out. The vibe and ambiance are great, and it definitely feels like a special-occasion kind of place. The food was good across the board. I ordered the black truffle risotto, which I enjoyed, but it didn't quite wow me. The real star of the night was the spicy tuna appetizer. It was honestly one of the best bites I've had in a long time, and I could order that again and again without getting tired of it. The food did come out a bit slow, but they were clearly very busy for a Tuesday night. All in all, it was a good experience with some very good food, but nothing out of this world. Nice job, AVA.

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    Night Owl Cookies

    4.5(67 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    My birthday recently passed and I knew I had a free cookie from Night Owl, but my app wasn't…read moreworking. I stopped in while I was shopping at Trader Joe's just to see if I could get my free cookie. Heather greeted us when we walked in and she informed us that they just got rid of the app and rolled out a new loyalty program. The new program is really confusing. I scanned the QR code and it makes you input a credit card but it only accepts Master Card or Visa. I only had my Discover on me and I was very put off by the fact that I had to add a credit card just to join a loyalty program. Heather was so kind and patient. She was more than happy to give me my free cookie even though I couldn't make a new account. I felt so bad that my friend and I also decided to purchase a cookie. She ended up also giving us the second cookie on the house because she felt bad. Heather mentioned the new loyalty program rolled out in South Florida, where they are headquartered, and just rolled out to Orlando. She said it's been a big frustration with customers. As a marketing professional, it's a big miss by Night Owl to not alert their old loyalty users about this change. If it wasn't for Heather, this rating would've been significantly lower. As for the cookies, we got the Brookie and Oreo cheesecake. Both were delicious and not overly sweet.

    I've been loving Night Owl for years now lol (ever since they moved to Winter Park)…read more Smells good and the cookies are soooo good.

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    Cookies with a view

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    Dirty Diana Nutella cookie

    Night Owl Cookies - Chocolate chip is really great, and the others extremely good also. One chocolate cookie sort of reminded me of brownies.

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    Chocolate chip is really great, and the others extremely good also. One chocolate cookie sort of reminded me of brownies.

    The Glass Knife - Orlando Avenue - Avocado & Egg Toast; Your all-day cafe serving from 8AM daily.

    The Glass Knife - Orlando Avenue

    4.4(2k reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Outdoor seating
    Grab-and-go

    Decadent. That's about the only word you need to describe the Glass Knife. We had breakfast here…read moreand finished off with some cakes and deserts. Inside dining area is tight with small availability so get there early if you want to sit without a wait. Once seated the food and service is top knotch. I've ordered a few cakes here as well so if you need a birthday or special event cake this is the spot to go. Highly recommend.

    The Chocolate Duet Cake from The Glass Knife said "I'm rich, I'm dark, I'm decadent... and I know…read moreit." Look: 5/5 -- Absolutely gorgeous. She came dressed for the occasion. Elegant, glossy, and almost too pretty to eat. Almost. Taste & Texture: 4/5 -- This cake is RICH rich. Deep, dark chocolate, decadent layers, and the kind of cake where you take a bite and need a moment of silence afterward. The cake itself? BLISS. Moist, luxurious, chocolatey perfection. My only little "ehhh" was the texture of the glaçage drip. Personally, it wasn't my favorite mouthfeel--but listen, that did NOT stop my fork from continuing its ministry. If you like your chocolate cake dark, decadent, rich, and a little sexy... baby, this is the move. Basically, this isn't "lemme grab a little piece of cake." This is "close the blinds, cancel my plans, and leave me alone with this chocolate decadence." Chocolate Duet Cake: 4/5 Would absolutely commit chocolate sins again.

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    Premium coffee - exclusively featuring Onyx Coffee Lab.

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    Exquisite, housemade croissants and pastries.

    The Glass Knife - Orlando Avenue - Brioche French Toast; Weekend Brunch every Sat & Sun from 8AM to 4PM.

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    Brioche French Toast; Weekend Brunch every Sat & Sun from 8AM to 4PM.

    Better Than Sex A Dessert Restaurant - Our cozy dining room

    Better Than Sex A Dessert Restaurant

    4.5(933 reviews)
    2.3 miIvanhoe, Health Village, North Orange
    $$

    We are so sad that Better Than Sex is leaving Orlando so we had to stop in before the last day…read more Every single dessert on the menu is outstanding. I've had a few but this peanut butter cheesecake may be my favorite. It was light and airy, sweet with a touch of salt. Delish! Our service was great as always... friendly and attentive without being intrusive. They will be missed. Also curious what's happening with the art in the space. Thanks for some great memories.

    We heard this location was closing and booked a reservation for a little weekday girls night. We…read morehad the best experience! The restaurant is dark and moody with tons of fun decor. Lots of real candles, burlesque pictures, and flowers made the mood cozy and sexy. The staff were wonderful. To drink, I got the lickin love with Cabernet (milk chocolate on the rim with a white chocolate drizzle). It was so fun and delicious. For my dessert, I ordered the fever, which consisted of a chocolate molten cake, two scoops of vanilla ice cream, and a chocolate decoration. It was so delicious and decadent. My girlfriends loved the carrot cake and the fourgasm (4 dessert sampler). Everything was a bit expensive, but you're paying for the expensive. My one minor complaint was that we had not been there an excessive amount of time, but as we were checking out, we were informed we needed to leave because they needed our table in 5 minutes. I did not care for that. Overall, this was a really fun experience and I'm sad we had to say goodbye.

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    Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Queen Charlotte Sponge Cake, Earl Grey Creme Brulee, Darkest chocolate, and tropical bloom

    Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

    4.7(140 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    The only thing Jeni's is missing at this point is to make a candle that smells like their waffle…read morecones. But the smell is so wonderful that they know we'll keep coming back for it. This place is one of those simple pleasures I can't live without. There is no better waffle cone or ice cream combinations. Every time they come out with a new flavor I think "What else can they really come up with" and I'm always surprised at how good it is. It has ruined all other ice cream places for me and I am not mad about it. Sometimes there's just a person who gets it right. And Jeni's ice cream is one of those things. The right thing, done in the best way.

    If you couldn't tell that Jeni's is the place to go, I hope this convinces you! I am a frequent…read moreflyer here at Jeni's and never leave disappointed! They have some flavors that change with the seasons and please know every single one is worth trying! If you need my favorite go-to at the moment it would have to be Brambleberry (the perfect fit for sweet and a little salty, Banana Cream pudding (will never fail me), and if you still want a bit of summer get the Watermelon Taffy Ice Cream Pint! Don't you dare forget a waffle cone because the crispy buttery goodness is something we simple won't be able to resist!

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    Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Double dough. Not a huge scoop but the richness makes up for it. You can choose two different flavors each a half scoop size.

    Double dough. Not a huge scoop but the richness makes up for it. You can choose two different flavors each a half scoop size.

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    Luca Turci - Cannoli and tiramisu

    Luca Turci

    3.9(83 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Luca Turci is a small restaurant right off of Park Ave. The dining room is cozy with a relaxing…read morevibe. When we were sat down, bread and water was immediately brought to our table. The service throughout the meal was great. The food, however, was underwhelming. The bread was cold and dry. The bread was served with olive oil and it lacked flavor. We asked for balsamic and salt to add flavor to the oil and bread. For an appetizer, we ordered the classic bruschetta. It was very fresh but it needed salt. For my entree, I ordered the pesto pasta. While the pasta was freshly made, it was overcooked and mushy. The sauce was decent, but there was way too much salt. The pasta was also cold by the time it arrived at our table. The chef did send out complementary cheese with balsamic, which was appreciated. Overall, the food was overrated and it was expensive. I've spoken to friends that have also dined here and they agree. Bar Italia and Prato are much better options for Italian. If it wasn't for the excellent service, the star rating would've been lower.

    Having been to Turci Pasta several years ago and having had a great experience there, my…read moreexpectations were a bit high. Unfortunately, my experience here fell short. We came for magical dining at lunchtime on a Sunday. Service was good, ambiance is fine, but the food was the biggest let down. For appetizers we tried the bruschetta (3 slices of bread with chopped tomatoes and onions) and the pear carpaccio (thinly sliced pear with Gorgonzola, very tiny pieces of walnut and balsamic drizzle), both quite underwhelming, basic. Entrees were a bit better with the pumpkin ravioli and the parpadelle tomato basil but it was disappointing to see that there weren't any entrees with animal protein in them -- I think it's reasonable to ask for at least one on a magical dining menu. Lastly, the dessert. While the tiramisu and the cannoli tasted fine, we were served 1 cannoli and 1 small tiramisu in a small (but very cute and creative) plant vase. I don't plan to return. My suggestion is to skip Luca and go to its sister restaurant in College Park.

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    Cheese

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    Sampaguita

    Sampaguita

    4.8(628 reviews)
    3.1 miMills50, Colonialtown North
    $$

    I had heard so much about this cute Filipino ice cream shop and I was so excited to try it! Not…read moreonly was it delicious, it was also so cute inside. I absolutely love the set up the wallpaper. Everything was adorable. Of course I had to get the Ube soft serve, and my boyfriend got the Ube vanilla swirl Soft serve. It was so good. The texture the flavor I was obsessed and of course it's so picture perfect and my favorite color. I also got an Ube croissant pastry to bring home for my mom. I wish we had something like this near me and I will definitely be back when I'm in Orlando!

    This is probably the best place to get a cold, sweet treat to beat the summer heat in Mills 50. The…read moremain draw is that the flavors of all their ice cream are Filipino-inspired. Ranging from more widely known Filipino flavors such as ube (with Ube Latte and Ube Cookies n' Cream) and Peach Mango Pie, to more unique flavors such as Jackfruit Chili Nut. They also have vegan options of their ice cream flavors, as well as "sundaes" like halo-halo and a banana-cue inspired banana split. Like other ice cream places, they let you try a sample of each of their ice cream flavors. They also have some pastries and merch at the front for purchase. There are also some pints of ice cream for purchase. I once asked if they had a buko pandan pint available, but they didn't in the freezer. But the staff offered to pack a pint anyways, which was a nice service of them.

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