Fabulous and fantastic! Brilliantly quaint and warm environment with a tantalizing menu. Truly a gem! We are outside and enjoyed the delicious Brie plate, crab cakes and Lucious ostrich plate. The chef was kind enough to grant our request of ostrich for lunch. Everything was delicious and the server was friendly and made great suggestions on request. Highly recommend and can't wait to return. read more

Avalon Cafe - Crab cakes - New American Near Me - Weston, Missouri

Had to come here because the pizza place was closed, and this was a disappointment. MO is not good at making seafood, and I should have not bought the seafood pasta. Not only is it not filling and the portion is tiny, it is incredibly bland. They don't season anything. The seafood has zero flavor. The bread had zero flavor. The butter wasn't even salted. The scallops were tough and chewy, and I wanted to throw it up once it hit my mouth, but I pushed through and swallowed. The only thing well cooked was the salmon. They know how to perfectly cook that. My goodness, the rest was horrific. I will never be back. Waiter was nice, place was cute, but the food was not it. read more

Absolutely perfect late lunch. They seat for lunch until 2pm and we were just close! Enjoyed sitting on the covered deck with a view of downtown. Even with the last orders for lunch service was great. Both our lunch sandwiches were flavorful and lived the bread!!! Really just a pleasant surprise and experience!! read more

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Great atmosphere and great food at good prices. What more can you ask? I had the waffle platter, which was perfect portion size and delicious. My wife had a sandwich (I forgot the name) which she said was also great. Will definitely return! read more

Avalon Cafe - Waffles, bacon, potatoes, and whipped cream. - New American Near Me - Weston, Missouri

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Service was amazing. They were quick and kind. I would recommend a reservation. We ate at the bar and they had nice platter that straddled the bar ledge so your food wasn't too far away. The food itself was good. It was also the perfect amount for a nice lunch. read more

Avalon Cafe - Heavenly Hero sandwich and soup of the day - New American Near Me - Weston, Missouri

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Had lunch with my girlfriend this weekend. I had trout and she had a turkey melt sandwich. My trout was very good. The size were appropriate and for a lunch serving. It was very filling. We aren't big drinkers, but they did have several options of alcohol. Soft drinks are a very limited option so we just had water. The food was great. The atmosphere was also great and the prices even with a dessert, we shared a slice of cheesecake, and all the food was very good. Our server was attentive and non-overbearing we seated quickly. The two of us would definitely go again and try the rest of the menu. If you are in WESTON and looking for a more fine dining experience, take a look at the Avalon Café. read more

Their food is always wonderful! Fresh and tasty. Service is also spot on. When it's nice we sit on their spacious patio. read more

Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Went with a party of eight on Saturday. Seated with our reservation immediately. Food was so delicious and unique. Favorites were potato soup, elk and bread pudding! read more

We came to Weston after a Benedictine College FB game there were 17 of us w no reservations. They couldn't have been more accommodating. Service was excellent and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back! read more

Had a wonderful experience, the food quality is outstanding! Got the Trio Mixed Grill of Chicken, Beef Tenderloin and Fish of the Day (seared Ahi Tuna) which was amazing. Also sampled the Avalon Salad and Gumbo, both very good. Enjoyed the patio after dinner which was quite large. Appreciated the wine list was well. It's not inexpensive by any stretch so I spend a chunk of change. Luckily because the food was really good I felt ok about the investment! My only negative was my sense they were under-staffed so the servers/bar didn't seem very friendly, seemed more stressed and rushing around. I'm chalking that up and expect it must not usually be that way given how cute the restaurant is. read more

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Went for anniversary. Food was dry and tough. Prices were overinflated for what you get. It was priced as a fine dining or upscale establishment but was very underwhelming. The bright spot was the waitress. She was very polite and attentive. I'm sorry but we will NOT be back. read more

"Hands Down"; the best restaurant in the Greater Kansas City Area. I may be a bit of a food snob; as I mostly prepare all my meals at home. And I have been completely spoiled; as I lived and ate out all the time in the Bay Area during the culinary boom (before the food network)! I can honestly say that; The Avalon in Weston, MO is one of the finest establishments with some of the best food I have ever been served. The ambiance, location, attentive and kind staff are also as pleasant as the food. My favorite items to order are the Mediterranean salad with grilled salmon; and of course for desert my "go-to" is the Flan! read more

FULL REVIEW: Food, service, ambiance, and price. I visited intending to have a relaxing evening overlooking Weston and watching the sun set on their outdoor patio. I was ready to go all out with a full spread for a rare evening of pleasure dining. That meant a perfectly staged meal: wine with an appetizer, followed by salad, then an entree with wine, and in due time completed with a dessert, cocktail, and finally finished with espresso. That was hardly my experience. In my opinion, The Avalaon Cafe does not know what they're doing. Here's why: Their menu boasts several exotic entrees such as boar, ostrich, and lamb (just to name a few), and it brands itself as an upscale fine dining restaurant. It is WHITE TABLECLOTH. I'm no novice. I travel extensively and for this price point ($$) have reasonable expectations for a restaurant of this caliber. I arrived at 7:30 pm on a Wednesday evening. That is the top of the dinner hour for any restaurant -- fine dining or not. I anticipated being there for several hours to enjoy a relaxing meal -- until 10 or 10:30 pm. After being seated and ordering my wine I was quickly served a beautiful appetizer of baked brie with almonds and fresh fruit paired with bread and butter. It was delicious. I was not 3 bites in when my salad and full entree were served together all at once. I was astonished. Did they expect me to inhale my food? Were they trying to shove me out of the restaurant? There were both hot and cold plates here. What did they expect me to do? I had barely a sip of my apple wine, which is a local treat. Finally, I thought, "What the hell is going on here??" I found out they close at 8 pm. Then came the cigarette smoke. Holy Hell! How is anyone supposed to enjoy fine cuisine with cigarette smoke? When I asked they said they allow smoking at the bar and outside. Really? Are you effing kidding me? There could be nothing more assaulting to someone's senses, appetite, dining experience, or their health and well-being than to have someone lighting up a cigarette! Even back in the 80's when restaurants allowed smoking, there were SMOKING SECTIONS. You knew precisely what you were in for, and you ASKED for it. Here, you can order fine food and be choked out and disgusted by someone beside you who decides to light up with a noxious cigarette. I asked them to pull the curtain, and they kindly obliged. I had ordered the Mediterranean Salad with the Weston Trio which came with chicken, salmon, and a filet, which I asked to be cooked medium rare. That means a warm pink center. Nope! It was well done. And all the vegetables, which were a rich ensemble of broccoli, carrot, roasted potatoes, beet, and wild mushrooms, were piled all the way to the edge of the very inappropriate 8 inch plate. FIRST: They need to know how to stage a meal properly. That means waiting between courses; allowing the guest the enjoy and savor their meal. It means asking when the order for the entree should be placed with the kitchen/chef. This meal was so poorly staged that I was embarrassed trying to navigate the food. SECOND: No one should EVER be forced to breathe or smell the assault of cigarette smoke while trying to enjoy fine cuisine. THREE: Plate your dishes appropriately. An 8 inch plate is completely inappropriate for dinner. An 8 inch plate is for lunch. Period. The amount of food for this dish was far too much for this size. There should be at least a 2 inch perimeter so your guests can navigate their food. There should be plenty of room for the food, the cutlery to rest, and for the navigation of cutting without having to worry about it falling into their lap or onto the table. Trying to cut my food was a mess. There was simply nowhere for it to go. Frankly, it was a pain the ass to eat. FOUR: Bland. Bland. Bland. No seasoning of any sort. The veggies were barely warm, and were basically raw or steamed. I appreciated the color and variety. But they were not well-prepared or seasoned. The salmon was overcooked. The chicken was beaten to a pulp and was tough. The steak was well done. There was no salt or pepper on the table. I had to ask for it. There is nothing worse than bland food. The very last thing anyone should have to do is try and season cuisine with mere salt and pepper. The chef should be absolutely ashamed. I cannot imagine worse. FIVE: The mushrooms were part of the vegetable ensemble. Now, I love mushrooms, but I'm highly allergic to some. It has long been a cardinal rule that mushrooms are NEVER served unless they are specifically listed. Vegetable ensembles need to stay in the "safe zone". Mushrooms are one of the highest allergy foods in cuisine. They are never inadvertently thrown in the mix. That could kill someone. And that could be your end also. SIX: The peak dinner hour is 7-8 pm. You want to close at the peak of the dinner hour? Ahem... You are NOT fine dining. My server was kind. All of this in 45 min for $91. Never again. read more

We had a wonderful girl's lunch in Weston. MO at the Avalon Cafe! The day was beautiful so we sat outside on their covered deck which overlooks Main Street. Our waitress came quickly and was both super friendly and efficient. For starters, we shared the complementary bread and ordered the Baked Brie with roasted and fresh fruit; both were very good. Our entrees included Pasta Primavera with Julienne vegetables and chicken, Grilled Trout with herbed butter sauce and mixed vegetables, and their special which was Swordfish. The food presentation was great, and while all three were delicious, I think the Pasta Primavera was best. We also each ordered dessert! I had the special Snickers Cheesecake, while my friends ordered the Bread Pudding and theApple Tart with vanilla ice-cream. Very little was left on our plates! We had a great time at the Avalon and will be returning! read more

Avalon Cafe - Baked Brie - New American Near Me - Weston, Missouri

One of the most chaotic experiences I've had. Even the waitress told the table next to us that she felt like she was in chaos. Came in on a Sunday for a late brunch, sat outside. It was insanely windy, so after about 10 minutes of trying to contain our menus, we went inside. We were seated in a corner. Thankfully we knew what we wanted to order, because our inside table was not given menus. We originally asked for a French 75, waiter came back and told us they were out. My friend ordered a coffee, was not offered cream or sugar. When we asked for our tab to split into two, our waiter agreed, but completely forgot, and was reminded after she saw me on my way to the bathroom. I ordered the large pesto chicken salad with a side of breakfast potatoes. The potatoes tasted fine, but the portion was small. The salad seemed a bit overpriced for what was offered--it was also very much drenched in oil. I actually left, after an entree salad and a side, pretty hungry still. I don't think I've had a waiter apologize to us so many times during a meal. read more

Avalon Cafe - Full chicken pesto salad - New American Near Me - Weston, Missouri

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We visited this restaurant with a group of three people or Sunday brunch. It looks like there was only street parking, but we were able to park a short distance away. It does not appear to be wheelchair accessible as you have to ascend a moderate incline to reach the restaurant, then claim a flight of stairs to get to the dining area. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. The indoor rooms are small, charming, and designed to be intimate and quaint. The outdoor seating is on a patio and overlooks the main street in Weston which is quite a nice view. On this particular day there were fans and the temperatures were perfect. Service was prompt and friendly. The food was delicious, and I appreciated the fact that the bacon was crisp and a serving consisted of four pieces, instead of just two as in many other places. The signature French toast was really nice with robust chunks of chewy baguette. My friend was very impressed that the eggs were scrambled soft as she had ordered. Evidently this is difficult to achieve. The roast potatoes happened to be slightly cool on the plate, but we're still very tasty. The iced tea slightly flavored with peach, which might be offputting if you're not expecting it. This is a lovely place to visit if you are looking for a casual, business, or romantic meal. read more

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A must place in Weston they were able to host My party or 12. Service was awesome food Came out quick and was super delicious! Its an old house but it is really nice inside and spacious will come back when it's warm and hangout on the deck. We also ordered several bottles of wine. read more

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Sweet little historical restaurant with wonderful food and great service. My husband and I totally enjoyed our visit there and hoped to return soon. read more

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This is the type of place that wants to be great but is solidly average. Let's be clear, my assessment does not indicate that you shouldn't go, enjoy the patio, and take in the picturesque town of Westin. Go, enjoy! Just know that the food is filled with shrugs and mehs. The cream of brie soup is DESPERATE for an asparagus, a mushroom or a shaved brussel sprout. The pesto chicken salad had no chicken but so much dressing that the lettuce was limp and drowning by the time you made it half way through. It could also really use a cucumber or tomato. It was just sad. The service was fantastic, friendly and efficient. The porch has great views of downtown Westin and the Fall foliage was beautifully visible. Go for the experience but the food is pretty unremarkable. read more

The only great thing about this restaurant was the service! The staff were very friendly and attentive, but the food was so disappointing. We order the mushroom ragout appetizer which came with puff pastry. Th puff pastry was under the ragout (more like soup) so it was soggy, under seasoned, and not appetizing, the one good thing was the twice baked potato soup which isn't saying much because it was so salty but at least it had seasoning. We shared the seafood pasta which had so much potential but it too was under seasoned and no matter how much salt and pepper we added it just couldn't be helped. The best thing was the bread and herb butter. If in town I would recommend any of the other restaurants before coming here. read more

We were party of 14. Confirmed reservation. Arrived on time. Reviews were excellent. We were excited to be there. However, once there, the experience was less than average. One person had a good meal. One had an average meal. The rest were below average. The monk fish was not cooked properly. The risotto had a strange, unpleasant taste. One hamburger, ordered well done, was rare. Was returned, with bite taken out and only returned the same burger half well done. Of the two other burgers, one was good. The other was disappointing. The pasta sauce was runny, no flavor, looked like watered down ketchup. Unfortunate. The crab cakes had a lot of cracker crumbs and little lump crab. The experience was very disappointing, embarrassing for the host who spent a lot of money and whose guests did not enjoy their meal. Very sad. Will not return. read more

Love, love, love the outdoor seating ambiance . Food and service is amazing every time. Try something new here, you won't be disappointed!

The Avalon Cafe is one of the few restaurants I'll gladly make the approximately one-hour trip from KC for. The ambiance, service, and food have been great on my previous visits, and today was no exception. As it is in an 1847 antebellum home with its original small rooms, there's not much to muffle sound, so it can be noisy. On a nice day, you might want to be outside on the patio. I recommend making reservations, especially on weekends. I chose the Grilled Seafood Platter with Chardonnay Butter Sauce, which included fresh shrimp, trout, salmon, the fish of the day, and, alas, only one lone scallop! A perfect lunch for one, or enough to share as an appetizer. I recommend asking for extra sauce. And don't skip dessert! If you like chocolate, try the Chocolate Pillars in Thunderclouds...heaven on a plate! Lora, my excellent server, was a font of knowledge about the must-see's and must-do's in Weston. All her recommendations, from food to local shops and activities, were spot on. Weston is an fun day-trip destination not far from KC. read more

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I could tell that the food wanted to be amazing, but it lacked somehow. The bruschetta was the best food we got, but both the sandwiches were unremarkable. Both me and my partner ate our whole meals but we decided we wouldn't get either of our entrees again if we decided to go again. Staff were incredible and seemed very knowledgeable about the specials and the menu items. It made our trip to Avalon very enjoyable. It was a cute little cafe that gave off small town comfy vibes. I would go for the experience. I feel like we might have just picked the wrong thing to eat and would be willing to try again. read more

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Stopped in for lunch with mom and dad- we had the hero club and chicken salad salad, both delish. Waitress was attentive but not bothersome. This is not a quick place to eat, but a nice place to eat and enjoy someone's company. They have seating inside and outside. The best part was dessert- I highly recommend the apple torte. I wanted to get a picture but we ate it too quickly, easily a shareable portion size. Would come here again. read more

Avalon Cafe - New American Near Me - Weston, Missouri

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We visited for a birthday dinner and had a large group. Our server was attentive and extremely efficient, as well as being very friendly. The enter's were pretty good for everyone however the salmon was quite overdone. The desserts want to be good, but other than the bread pudding, are not as nice as they could be. Our dining area was quiet and mostly separated from the main restaurant, which was ideal for our louder group. All in all, it was a nice experience. read more

We were so disappointed with our visit to Avalon Cafe. Our waitress was sweet, but not very knowledgeable about the food when we asked for recommendations. We tried the seafood appetizer and veal. The fish was over cooked, dry, and simply not edible. My husband ate the veal, but had it been me... I would have sent it back as well. It was lukewarm and very chewy. The beet salad was very good, but the chicken the waitress brought to compensate for the seafood I returned, was dry and over cooked. I really don't enjoy writing a poor review, but we will not be returning to Avalon Cafe... The other guests who we were sharing a bed and breakfast with were also disappointed with their dinner. read more

Love the food and atmosphere I'm a local resident and always been proud of the service and food that the Avalon serves . Dave and Lisa and the staff are super people and always ready to please the customer. read more

A great place in a little town north of KC, with a highly unique and fun menu. We made the drive up north to do a little hiking and end up here for dinner. They have a superb outside, kind-of-rooftop patio that provides a beautiful view of the small downtown, field, and sky. The toughest part of the night was choosing the entrees. They have lamb, veal, elk, quail, pork, wild boar, ostrich, duck, chicken, beef, and fish--so good luck choosing. After studying the menu like a college final, we landed on the Stuffed Quail (with pancetta, wild rice, and sun-dried tomatoes) and the Elk Strip Loin (with a port-infused gooseberry sauce). We also split the entrees, so we could try both and holy crap, they were so good! Both were cooked perfectly, seasoned very well, and highly enjoyable. They came with a nice medley of sides made up of broccoli, cabbage, carrots, beans, and mashed potatoes. The kids had burgers and loved them too. We can't wait to come back to try the other stuff on the menu and will not rest until we have tried them all! read more

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It's a quiet quaint place in the cute town of Weston. We enjoyed some rare finds from quail to wild boar. Some fun alcohol beverages as well. read more

Came on a Saturday evening, Yelp and Google were showing as closed, glad checked the restaurant anyway. Sitting on the patio was lovely. Have a great view up there, watching the sun set. Started with bruschetta appetizer, pretty disappointing. Def not worth $12. Wish had the mushroom app instead. I had a salad with shrimp, hubby had the elk entree, and loved it. Had apple torte for dessert. Service was great, wine and drink selection is good too. Great laid back place, but romantic. Will definitely be back. read more

Avalon Cafe - Patio - New American Near Me - Weston, Missouri

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Very unique menu featuring items such as wild boar, stuffed quail and green lip mussels. Weston is a super charming, literal Hallmark Movie location. This restaurant is such a great compliment to the town and it has been there for many years. Tucked among the Main Street in an old, quaint home home this is a true diamond to the area. Very romantic but also just an extremely elegant, sophisticated establishment. read more

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LOVE this place. Hidden gem- nice day trip if you live in KC area. Everything was amazing. The service was like an upscale restraint. The restaurant itself is in what I think used to be a house? It's pretty cool- different. The wine is local and I could drink it by the bottle. The food was so good and professional. I can't wait to visit again! read more

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Food used to be better. Both of our dishes were lukewarm, the seabass was very over cooked. There was hardly any rice with the chicken kabobs. Drinks were not refilled unless requested. Gratuity was added and then change never brought, the server got an over $40 tip on a $50 bill. Very disappointing over all. read more

Fantastic. Me and my boyfriend went here for our Anniversary and the food was just divine. The staff put little hearts on our table for our anniversary, how cute. The ambiance is fantastic, it's casually upscale. You feel like you're eating in a home but it's a restaurant!! Definitely stop by here while your in Weston. read more

I found lipstick on my glass When I pointed it out, they brought me a new glass with lipstick on it. The silverware was noticeably dirty and I found hair on the butter and food. The dinner entrees were full of food but lacked in seasoning. My complements go to the salt and pepper shaker on the table. With how much the salt and pepper carried the meal, they should get a paid vacation. read more

Avalon Cafe - Dirty silverware. - New American Near Me - Weston, Missouri

Sitting outside on the porch durning the nice weather is why we go, food is meh and food priced. If you want something different its a nice change, don't get the ribs the ones down the street at the tin kitchen are way better. read more

Words fail me. Let's just say I had a delighted smirk on my face throughout the entire meal. Because it was THAT GOOD. This is my second time at Avalon Cafe, but first dinner experience. I had the stuffed quail with wild rice and sun-dried tomato stuffing. I would recommend it that way because all the pieces worked so well together. Other people in my party got the Antelope, Salmon, and the Ostrich Sirloin. Food is amazing and unique, especially for the price. No complaints from them either! read more

A very quaint and cozy spot! The food was amazing, the service fantastic, and the prices reasonable. Would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Avalon Cafe - Seafood primavera - New American Near Me - Weston, Missouri

We had an Amazing lunch here today. Their patio is covered and has fans so it was very pleasant to eat outside. Will definitely be back next time we're in Weston. read more