This place is very subconsciously racist. All the bartenders are white (just like Blend). Feels like a sun down town outside of security. Security will comstantly hit on your drunk friends and no one stops them, this is even when the women are clearly not interested. It is extremely uncomfortable. The music is awful, you have to make the best of it. But after going there for a couple months the music is simply catered to a white and latin crowd. I do not hear anything current or relevant when I am there. Me and my gf usually go there because its close and thats it. We are usually the only ones that truly dance and are the reason alot of folks said they enjoyed their time (even though they agree the music and atmosphere sucks- it looks like NY ). We have never got offered free drinks or anything complimentary for attracting a crowd or bringing friends. Everywhere else, this is usual when attracting customers for a bar. Too much staff... It is not POC friendly. I have heard almost everyone I know complain about the demographics and the bad music. I also see alot of DL men hovering by the bar in bulk so I am guessing it may be catered to them they tend to by the most drinks. I have had many friends there make the same statement. Overall, just leave this one alone and go to Islanders. More POC, more diversity in staff, no awkward fake moments with the Owner (who is as uptight as they come), and more fun people. You will likely leave aftera couple drinks.... Thats what they want. They scam and play a couple fo songs so you buy buy buy and leave without dancing or if you do its to 50 cent and Lil John like you in 8th grade Bad business.... Trust me. I dance all the time. I try to be nice to the DJs because I can't tell if their fault or the owners either way. I won't go unless I am desperate. Unfortunately, this business doesn't keep up with the times. No stars from me. Staff is creepy. If you are a drunk woman stay tf away because the bartender or security will get at you and keep bothering you all night. read more

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Wanted to give this place a chance but their true colors have really shown through. Recently saw their staff verbally mistreated and put their hands on a queer woman of color when she came to TALK and express a concern. If they were a genuine business, they would (and should) communicate and take accountability of such an altercation rather than send staff members here to make fresh positive reviews for damage control. Just because you slap a rainbow flag on a poster doesn't mean you don't have to put effort into real life interactions and situations. Best of luck to y'all and hopefully the attitudes here can be fixed. read more

Great atmosphere and service. The owner is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.

Come here from time to time. Tuesdays nights get lit. When it's karaoke time, people sing. And quite well if I do say so myself. Serve food. And make good cocktails. I enjoy a good cocktail. At times a lil unprofessional. But it's Stockton. read more

Would give it no stars just for the fact they have and unprofessional bouncer.look I understand a dress code and ok with leaving. But when you're in a tank top showing off all your tattoos and have headphones around your neck. Isn't that classy. Second highly inappropriate to check another man's wife and try to get her in the bar and tell her she's more than ok to come in but not me. She repeat said she's with her husband as she was walking away. Would highly recommend for couples to not come to this place read more

AVE is a community staple! Locally owned by Kevin Hernandez who is a great guy and fantastic entrepreneur. Great menu and vibe!

Let me tell you about this place. Careful with the bartenders especially a white tall guy working night shift. Over charging drinks after you're a bit tipsy, I caught a price difference after a flew drinks.. read more

Very nice place, they are all inclusive, very respectful of their guest. Drinks are not overpriced, and the music is awesome. I was at an Afrobeat event there, called Afropiano209 and the atmosphere was electrifying, i have never had such a great time anywhere in the valley. I highly recommend. Will be back. read more

The Ave pretends to be an open and inclusive space for all but definitely caters to the old white crowd in Stockton with a sprinkle of Latino. With as much black and brown people that are out here, you'd think the music, atmosphere, and staff would reflect that... There's way too many white staff, the music is trash or hella old, and they almost always close super early because the vibe is so off people stay for 1 drink (maybe) and then leave. For being a spot close to a college campus and being in business for 15 years, they're really bad about drawing in a crowd and keeping them... We want to hear music that's bumping, but instead hear 50 cent, Lil Jon, or random 80s music because the owner doesn't want it to get too "ratchet." If it wasn't super close, my girlfriend and I would not be showing up. I don't recommend going here if you're trying to actually dance and have a good time with your friends. 1/5 stars read more

Let me tell you. The most amazing staff, food and drinks. The karaoke was awesome. We live visiting Ave!

Kevin is such an awesome person! Just because of him, I'd give a review of 100/10. Kevin does an outstanding job at providing customer service to everyone. I'd highly recommend the Hot Wings they have at the Ave, the nightlife is usually great and the place is always clean. Bartenders do a great job at mixing drinks and also have great customer service! read more

Five. Stars for the AVE on the Mile. On this evening, I scoped the Yelp to see if there were any cool places around with some live music and nice drinks. This establishment is located right off the miracle mile in Stockton. I had a wonderful time. We did karaoke, I had wonderful drinks, I met the Best people, the food was delicious. I was greeted by everyone, all the staff plus the chef. This will be one of my regular places! read more

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Can here with my friends for some drinks and a good time, which is what we got. They had a DJ and it was great vibe. Drinks and food was not too expensive and the music was great. Can't wait to come back again another time. read more

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Came here for brunch & it was yummmmm! Fruit on the side just how we like it, I recommend 1000000% read more

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Pizza outstanding. Quesadilla hit the spot. Service great. Staff helpful. Lively atmosphere. Felt safe with the security check out front. Come here for good food and drinks. read more

This place is a hit and miss. If you stay too late be ready for some SHENANIGANS. While you can't control who comes in and out of your business the owner has always been on top of keeping this lounge a safe place. He's almost always behind the bar and every time my girls and I have had an issue here it takes one look and he's got it handled. The drinks are good, the music is great, and I swear they invite professionals to karaoke night! Overall if you come here make sure somebody is on their toes but besides that it's always been a great local hang out. read more

Karaoke on Wednesday nights are super fun!! Wonderful environment!! I love the owners/management/ staff! Super friendly! And the karaoke guy is the ABSOLUTE Best!! read more

Such great service. Jason is AMAZING and so hospitable. He made my day with his amazing customer service. My party felt like we were the only ones there with the stellar service he provided. read more

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Stopped in here early for a little happy hour with a friend and got lucky because there was hardly anyone inside yet. We sat at the bar and had some appetizers that were 3 stars, but had some yummy drinks that were 4 stars for sure! The bartender was nice and attentive. The decor is nice, but I wonder when it gets full how annoying it is to find community seating in the "lounge" next to strangers. I would return. read more

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Love it!!! It's got that city lifestyle/SF lounge vibe to it, which I absolutely adore. Now that I'm in my late twenties, (Eek!) I can totally appreciate a spot like this for the hip, professional, mature crowd. To have this in Stockton is not only a treat, but a breakthrough! It's chic, clean, comfy and classy! And ladies....check out their Sex and the City drink menu. Try the Charlotte. It's got a cool Tiffany's blue color (the drink is aka Tiffany's) and it tastes DELISH!!!! Ladies, it's a MUST TRY! If you're a small plates person and would like to dine here, try their rigatoni and crostini...both recommended by Kevin, the owner. Both tasty dishes. The banana fosters are a tasty dessert too. read more

AVE on the Mile - Charlotte/Tiffany - Bars Near Me - Stockton, California

Came here to try the bottomless mimosa brunch with my friend on the weekend. Service: Our waiter was really friendly and made sure I had everything I needed as I was waiting for my friend to come. They made good recommendations on what to get. Ambiance: Cool looking place on the mile. I like that it has a more modern vibe but you can tell that it's made for people to come at night. Food: It was okay, nothing too spectacular. I like the various options they gave on the menu but it seemed like just any other place. Nothing really stood out to me when I left. The mimosas were nice though. Stronger than I expected. read more

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This is a nice place located in a nice area of Stockton great atmosphere great first impression and a quaint setting. As soon as I walked in the bartender was very welcoming a little bit later Kevin the owner introduced himself to us and was a very very nice person. We just stopped by for a drink but quickly convinced that the new chef is absolutely amazing and we would be at a loss if we didn't try at least one item. I tried the persimmon dessert and it was amazing. The crabcakes as well as many of the other entrées on the menu looked very good and I'm sure tasted just as good unfortunately I wasn't very hungry but I will definitely plan to be here for a good meal the next time I'm in town. It's very rare to walk into a place where everything is perfect,the drinks the atmosphere the people the workers the owner and the food all perfectly combined. read more

I was on the way home with my boyfriend but decided to drop by. It was about 12:45 am. I was surprised they charged $20 for per person to go in. We paid the entrance fee and checked out their night life on miracle mile. We ordered drinks, two beers and two shots= $24, not bad. The bartenders were friendly and quick to pour drinks. My boyfriend I went outside to hangout because it was crowded inside. The guy next to us kept bumping into me and I had to move. I thought it would be more chill and relaxing but that's only during the day. Overall, it was an okay experience. I will not return during clubbing hours. read more

Perhaps I'm biased because of the company I had, but certainly with any place the overall experience tends to skew things in either a negative or positive light. In this case, this was exactly what me and my friend were looking for and it provided an amazing evening. The decor is simple with lowered lights. So first off, Yael (I hope I'm getting this right lol) you're awesome. Assistance with drinks was awesome, and conversation was also good. Made for a great evening. I learned over the course of the night that this place had been here for 7 years. Cool little spot, lots of comfy seating, good whiskey selection of which we had depleted part of apparently. I'm never in the area but possibly better I didn't know of it, might just end up drinking too often haha. The noise level was never too much, but it was enough to keep things between us conversationally. As far as the food goes, we had the mac n cheese, then the mac n cheese with pesto, then the thai peanut flatbread. The flatbread was good, but honestly with some chopped fresh green onion or crumbled peanuts after it would've been better imo xD. Just needed a texture change of sort. The chicken and flatbread had similar textures and consistency. Just needed something. Anyway, the mac n cheese was delightful. Well balanced. Not too salted or buttered as far as the crunch on top. The mac n cheese with pesto though... That's the noms. If I didn't have to worry about my waistline in any way I'd find a way to eat that most of the week. I'd highly suggest that because it worked so well together. I will certainly stop by here again next time I'm in town. read more

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Such great customer service and the best wedge salad I've ever had. Mac and cheese did not disappoint! read more

I got the egg bake and bottomless mimosas, SO GOOD!! This place is so laid back, relaxed. We got lucky coming here when it was an off day and it wasn't crazy busy! I would definitely recommend it for any brunch goer! I will definitely be back for more yummy food and delicious mimosas! read more

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Came here on a Sunday for brunch, the staff seems friendly. However; 1) Our silverware and glasses were dirty 2) the waffles were at least a day old and just warmed up, the were hard and crumbly 3) the eggs tasted burnt but were somehow undercooked 4) the pumpkin spice pancakes were cold and had no taste of pumpkin 5) the chicken wings were obviously from a pre made bag from Walmart that was just microwaved read more

Beautiful bar with really friendly staff. They have plenty of seating and small events like karaoke and happy hr.

Good drink with nice service. You can sit and drink with friends or get on the floor and dance. read more

I was nicely surprised at the quality of food and the care that went into its preparation. The artichoke spinach dip had a touch of jalapeño that was super tasty. The pita chips were not dry from the bag chips they were freshly fried. My husband had the steak special with mashed potatoes and grilled veggies. Everything was cooked perfectly and spiced with the perfect spices. I had a simple wedge salad. The bacon was crispy and very flavorful, the dressing and blue cheese crumble was the perfect amount. Not overwhelming. Even the hard boiled egg was cooked right and seasoned nicely. We really enjoyed it. Especially nice to find this place on a total whim and have it be so yummy. read more

My son took me to the AVE for Mother's Day. It was one of the few places open for Mother's Day brunch on the Miracle Mile in Stockton. This is a bar that opened up for brunch for us moms. It was well worth it. The brunch was a buffet. I've never had Eggs Benedict in a buffet that worked, but theirs did. The muffin was well toasted and the yokes soft and runny, as it should be. There was scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, fruit, potatoes, and grilled asparagus. All of it delicious. The mimosas were flowing, and the place was full. All hands on deck. Our server was Stacy. Stacy kept the coffee coming, and whatever else we wanted to drink. She was friendly, and fun. The owner Kevin, was accommodating and friendly. "What a fun place," I kept telling my son. We sat at the bar, since it was just the two of us. There was several large groups, that kept the servers hoping, and room full of cheer. My son says its a busy place in the evenings. I would highly recommend The AVE for just a night out. Their bar food, goes beyond the norm. I'm making plans to spend an evening with my son, so we can go back to this fun friendly place. How many restaurants or bar owners say thanks for coming by with a big hug. Not many!! read more

Wow. Wow. Wow. I'm not sure how to put into words how impressed I am. Ordered our ToGo order of the House made Hummus Trio, Grilled Caesar with Prawns and the Ave Pasta Special with Prawns and every single bite was simply phenomenal. Most amazing dinner I've had in quite some time. This place is definitely a must have and don't forget the desert! The Cheese Cake and Bread pudding are to die for. Seriously. Amazing. I am just beyond words. Wow. read more

Their messaging system says to call and leave a message & they will call you back but they never called me back. I ended up just walking in, and of course they were packed. Thankfully after 15 minutes me and my mother were seated at the bar for their mother's day breakfast buffet, and the food was tasty. It's just too much work to try to be there. read more

Kevin and his crew still got it goin' on here at the AVE! Went here on both Friday and Saturday nights this week and had a great time with great company. My new discovery here and probably one of my favorite desserts ever...BANANAS FOSTERS! I'm not a huge fan of bananas, but these are made with carmelized brown sugar and rum and then placed in a beautiful plateof vanilla ice cream. Also, a big shot out to the best waitress there, Kitty (sp?)!!! She's bubbly and knows how to take good care of her customers. AND...every Sunday, they now serve BRUNCH, complete with bottomless mimosas! All for $14.95. I've still yet to try it, but it will definitely be soon!!!! read more

I guess for Stockton, this lounge is cool. It's kinda small and not much room to sit. The few sofas they had were all reserved so we had to pounce on a table as soon as someone left. The waitress was very hesitant to let us sit there since we already had drinks in hand and just came from dinner. When I asked her if we could take her table, she said "Um...let me check with my manager" who quickly said "Of course!". She had this "Dammit" look on her face. I guess since there's only a few tables, she saw this as lost revenue. The median age group is like late 40s. There were plenty of men in their 60s there with their bingo friends. Guess Seniors need a place to party too. Demographics is mainly white. There was 1 black guy and I was the token Asian guy. Another thing mentioning is that the two waitresses charged us different prices for the same drink! What's that about? read more

Sunday, I had the most wonderful opportunity to enjoy a brunch at Ave. Just to put things into perspective, I already love Ave. Classy, nighttime environment. Safe and fun place to drink, relax, and celebrate various occasions. To have high expectations already, and then be blown away still by its completely different, yet similar/familiar, daytime setting is amazing. Upon walking in, I fell in love with the smooth tunes of the saxophonist. Seated outside, with a splendid view of sidewalk passer-byers, I felt like a girl in France. For about $20 (including tax and tip), you get a fantastic brunch including eggs, omelet, fruit, bacon, muffins, etc. Oh yeah, and BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS. Yeah, I know, the atmosphere and the tiny table overflowing with food is worth the $20 already, but make your money EVEN MORE worth it by endless consumption of mimosas (and coffee too). Overall, great experience and great atmosphere. AVE wins in nightlife & Sunday brunch! GO GO GO! read more

I've been here a few times with sorority sisters for their Sunday brunch and with Stocktonians and UOP students for their nightlife. The owner is adorable! Kevin hopes that the AVE will be a place where classy people congregate. I like that! That said, the prices are bit higher than the usual fare. Brunch: + Dress in sundresses and cute shoes! (No room for PJ's and slippers here) + Gets the eggs Benedict and biscuit and gravy! My usual order. + Sit outside! + Or sit inside on the couches. - Food can be slow + I had a coupon for I think it was $50 off of $200 or something obscene like that, that had been used already (not by me) and Kevin gave us a different discount to appease our disappointment. He didn't have to do that, but he did because he's a sweetheart! Nights at the AVE: + Think classy (button up shirts, no basketball shorts, no sneakers) + Think older crowd + Ridiculously, I've never had to wait for the restroom! - Lines. Lines are ridiculous. One time my friends and I were so late (1am? Is that late?) that we didn't get in until 10 minutes before closing. - Sometimes they have rave music. Meh. + Dancing! I like that this is more of a dance with your friends kind of an environment as opposed to get down and dirty and grimy with strangers environment. They like to support us Pacific students! I know IPSF on the pharmacy school side asked for their support during a multicultural dinner and the AVE provided a delicious olive oil pasta salad. It was phenomenal! You have to try it! I love the AVE :-D read more

My fiancé and I had spent 10 hours into driving down from Washington, and were in dire need of a well deserved break - one that consisted of fabulous ambiance, great drinks, and a delicious menu. AVE on the mile was the winner. We aren't familiar with Northern California, and given all of the other options between Sacramento and Stockton, we were hesitant about stopping over in Stockton. However, I have to tell you: AVE on the mile was exactly what we were hoping for! We loved the vibe and especially loved the staff. Kevin, the owner, was very engaged in getting to know us and personally made sure that he and his staff created the ideal date night for us. We've never encountered an owner and staff with such passion for creating an environment where their customers would love every moment there. The attention to detail in their recent interior renovation to the establishment really set the bar high for me. Their custom drink menu has a great range to satisfy any mood, and they were also excited to work with me to create a perfect match. Their artichoke hearts were glorious - tender, flavorful, and coupled with a delicious aioli. There was no pressure of an upsell, rather the focus of the staff was in ensuing that everyone was comfortable and enjoying their evening. The bouncers and servers were so friendly, courteous, and helpful. You must make it a point to share the warm vibe, stellar customer service, and live music here with friends and loved ones. read more

My husband and I went for a drink and dessert Saturday night....it was pretty dead....mostly old folks. No music playing and had a tv showing a basketball game. Place itself was cool, clean and drinks were good. Ordered the bananas foster and it was just ok. The bartender was very attentive, greeted us on arrival and immediately came over to get our order and checked on us from time to time but maybe because it was so dead he was able to be attentive. No plans on going back. read more

If you use a bank card make sure to keep your receipts and check what your billed later. Tips added on 4 times a few weeks ago and I was reassured it was an accident. But it happened again this past Friday. A $3 tip was added to a $7 drink. RIDICULOUS. read more