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    Avra 48th Street

    3.9 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:45 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Greek Salad
    Aba H.

    It's across the street from Radio City Music Hall on the ground floor of a tall building. They honored our reservation and seated us promptly. The inside tables were mostly taken, but there were several available outside. Service from Luke and his assistants was intelligent and impeccable. They had white napkins and tablecloth, silverware and plates were exchanged between the three courses of the fixed price lunch ($42), and special requests were accommodated. My wife likes sweet white wine with fish, but they didn't have Moscato. She tried a sip of their Riesling, but rejected it, and requested a Cosmopolitan instead and it was terrific. My first course, Greek Salad, didn't come with lettuce and wasn't chopped, but contained sliced ripe tomatoes, cucumber, crisp green pepper, green beans and feta cheese with a very suitable vinaigrette house dressing. They put out complimentary humus and pita for the table with the appetizers. My entree was branzino served with "horta" (boiled green veggies, here tied in a bushel). The branzino was delicious, possibly prepared with butter and salt, but was thin, not meaty. The boiled green veggies were good, but forgettable. They put out complimentary, very lightly baked, lemon potatoes (Russet) for the table with the entrées. My orange cake was delicious and dripping moist as soon as cut open and was nicely paired with my decaf cappuccino. My only unvoiced complaint was the price of our friend's white wine and the aforementioned "Cosmo," $26 and $24, respectively, but given the complimentary additions for the four of us, lunch was a bargain, and we'd readily do it again next time we're back in the area: it's classy, food's good-to-great, and the price is right (all things considered).

    Salmon
    Hayley C.

    I am always nervous to try a restaurant with less than 4 stars on Yelp, ESPECIALLY in NYC when there are seemingly infinite options with amazing reviews. However, we did come to Avra for dinner one night because my man has been here before and really enjoyed it (and he loves Greek food!). The hostess was rude off the bat, zero greeting and probing for a reservation, which we had. Our waitress was alright, the service was slow and unfortunately we were in bit of a rush. The food was solid! The spreads were amazing and the salmon was to die for, though the most expensive dish was the lobster pasta, which was just alright. What really saved our experience was the older gentleman who stepped in to help us. I believe his name was Nick (?), he came by to check in on us after we'd been sitting with no app and nearly empty wine glasses for a bit. We told him how long ago we'd ordered and how we were on a time crunch, and he leapt into action to get us refills, our app, and our entrees so quickly. When it came time to pay, again our waitress was nowhere to be found, and he came to help us close out so we didn't miss our show. This would have easily been a 2 or 3 star review prior to this man's intervention, but he really enhanced our experience, and that combined with tasty plates, I think justifies 4 stars.

    Linguini with clams
    Anh Y.

    Went to this location before a show at Radio City Music Hall. The food was delicious but if you have a show to catch, I would advise that you let them know beforehand. For two people, we definitely over ordered. We enjoyed the sardines (nicely grilled), octopus (tender), beet salad, scallops (cooked just right and it was flavorful with the spinach and capers), and the linguini with clams (tasted like the sea). Least favorite dish was the lavraki ceviche (Mediterranean sea bass with lime Juice, EVOO, sesame oil, sriracha oil, endive, green & red peppers, jalepeno, sesame seeds). It was too tart. The mocktails were so good, especially the Hibiscus of Adonis. We were too stuffed to attempt dessert. It was a pricy meal (about $312), but very satisfying. Appreciated that the server came by multiple times to check on us, refill water, ask about ordering another drink, etc.

    Grilled Faroe Island sustainable salmon

    Awesome service! These waiters and waitresses have a great and a respectful attitude towards us and always make sure we are comfortable at our table. The food was delicious and tasted really good, good prices and good vibes. Food selection was very nice. Should be a 5 star restaurant, loved it!

    Gulf Shrimp App
    Debbie S.

    Delicious! Came for a work lunch so I got to try a lot of items. Favorites: - Truffle fries - Chilean sea bass appetizer - crab cake appetizer - Grilled arctic char with greens was fantastic - baklava - cheesecake Would pass on the spanakopita- none of us like the flavor and I normally love spanakopita. Coffee was excellent too! Would absolutely recommend and go back! Lovely calming ambiance too.

    Nigerian prawns
    Aimee H.

    The service was superlative. The food, heavenly. Fresh fish flown in daily from Portugal, Nigeria; Dover sole prepared absolutely to perfection. Have never had a more delicious Greek salad, the olive oil and tomatoes so singularly perfect...Fish filleted at your table, fresh prawns so flavorful you'll want to keep ordering them. The entire experience was just beyond fantastic.

    Ceiling decor
    Danilda S.

    Cosy spot for lunch. We arrived a Friday around 2pm and it was packed, there was space available at the bar. Our meal and service was outstanding, we tried different items for the menu and everyone was delicious. Looking forward to the next visit.

    Grilled lobster
    Beth M.

    This is a wonderful restaurant to go to if you're in the city the food is really fresh and the servers are very accommodating. I enjoyed the drinks, the appetizer and the main course. They will definitely be seeing me back here.

    Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Main
    Matt H.

    Really good! We had oysters to start, which were nice and fresh and we both had the shrimp for our main, which was absolutely delicious! Service was quite good as well with zero complaints - not overly friendly but perfectly fine for our dinner! It's definitely a bigger restaurant so you don't get that cozy elevated ambience but the ambience is still good. It could definitely be updated a bit though. Overall, really love Avra abd will keep coming back!

    Scott S.

    Came here with a huge party and they were extremely accommodating with our reservation and our group. They have a great price fixed lunch for $38 for the quality of the food and what you get it's a steal. I got the grilled calamari to start it was so delicious, fresh and perfectly grilled and seasoned. This was an amazing way to start the dinner. The service staff was super attentive and always changed our silverware after every course. Main course I had their whole branzino which was perfectly grilled and ate perfectly with a squeeze of lemon. For dessert got the baklava which was very well executed and had unique flavor that I thoroughly enjoyed. This definitely place id love to go back and try more dishes. Thanks for having my family and I .

    Sliced red onions, goat cheese and a balsamic vinaigrette
    Grroovy G.

    Almost skipped Avra on 48th but after a nearby restaurant served me two mosquitoes/gnats in my water (is this a New York thing?), we circled back. Ironically, my Santorini Martini at Avra also came with a tiny mosquito/gnat--but at least here the waiter apologized, immediately, replaced it instantly and the new one was perfection. It was just to be a quick bite, but turned into the arugula salad (fresh, peppery), fish soup (wild Chilean sea bass in a light tomato broth--best once it cooled --it was soooo HOT), and a perfectly executed Avra's molten chocolate cake. Only mystery? The owner visited every table but ours. Really odd since we kept seeing him. Not likely to return here. Devils in the details.

    Whole fish
    Vy T.

    Went to the restaurant with a large group of friends. Restaurant itself is absolutely stunning. Cocktails were excellent- I ordered a Mykonos breeze. They provide complimentary pita and hummus which was nice. Enjoyed the Avra chips, octopus, and fresh fish the most. Service was good, with them being able to accommodate most of our requests in a timely manner.

    Small greek salad $38

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    Çka Ka Qëllue

    Çka Ka Qëllue

    4.5
    (296 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Fine dining

    Food/drinks: Everything we ordered was really delicious! Want to come back to try other items on…read morethe menu, this was my first time having Albanian food Thought the bread that came with the dips was just okay cause it was dry but I'm not sure if that is how it's supposed to be Atmosphere: really cute and cozy inside, there is an outdoor back section that is also cute! Service: friendly! Servers explained menu and provided recommendations Price: as expected in NY

    I had a feeling that @ckakaqellue was gonna be good and it was! The aesthetic/ambience was really…read morenice and it was very rustic/medieval themed. It felt like you were transported to a cabin in the country side of Albania. The food was delicious and really good as well! I got the pepper dip which was phenomenal and the stuffed pepper rice dish. It tasted very authentic and I put the pepper dip onto the stuffed pepper rice dish and the combo was really tasty and flavorful. The food also came out really quickly and the service was fast, the workers were friendly and very accommodating. They constantly refilled our waters and I liked the shirts that the wait staff were wearing. When I went in, it wasn't crowded, but when I left the restaurant it started to get really crowded and lines started to form and there were big groups coming in. The price is moderate/kind of pricey, but it's worth it! Price: $36 Rating: 9/10

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    ilili NoMad

    ilili NoMad

    4.1
    (2.9k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$$

    Gorgeous upscale dinner spot in midtown! We came as a group of 7 and were seated comfortably, lots…read moreof room within the restaurant. Great place to share several food items with a group. It was a little hard to hear and converse at times as it gets crowded, but the food was delicious and there are really unique items on the menu. Food: The duck shawarma was one of our favorites! The lamb and scallops were also flavorful and tender. The dips were delicious with the pita, but I wish the serving size for the dips were bigger. The fries were great - well seasoned! Also recommend the milky pudding, it was a nice refreshing way to end the dinner. Service: Our server was super helpful in letting us know what items are more shareable and his suggestions for cocktails. Definitely try some of the arak based cocktails. Vibe: Gorgeous interior, the mirrors and lighting really elevates the space and makes it a lovely spot for group dinners or dates.

    We went for Mother's Day brunch. When we arrived a few minutes early we did have to wait a bit. The…read morerestaurant had two floors, nicely decorated and cozy. We were lead upstairs to a table. There were 7 of us The seating was cozy but not cramped. We started with 7 family style small dishes: Hummus with Falafel Pops (chickpea purée, tahini, falafel, olive oil), Spring Burrata (roasted cherry tomatoes, toast, basil oil), Hamachi Crudo (passionfruit vinaigrette, citrus zest, cucumber, mint, sesame tuile), Scallops (carrot puree, serrano pepper, brown butter sauce), Tenderloin Skewer (zaatar chimichurri, fresh herb salad), and Shiitake Stuffed Grape Leaves (tomato coulis, yogurt foam, herbs). Everything was delicious. The hummus was well seasoned the falafel had a nice crunch. It went well with the warm puffy gyro bread that came to the table. The burrata was wasm and creamy. I love the vinaigrette on the fish. I ended up eating most of it. The scallops were the sweetest, most tender ones I have ever had. The tenderloin skewers were tender and well seasoned. I liked the grape leaves but the rice consistency was very soft almost mushy and you can barely tell there were mushrooms. There was barely any mushrooms flavor. Next we all chose an entree. I got the duck breast, my husband and daughter each had the beef tenderloin. The duck breast was smaller than i expected. The skin was nicely seared and very crispy but boy did it give my jaw a workout. It was done medium rare. It was juicy but tough. The small beef tenderloin was tender and smoky. The waiter poured the sauce over the tenderloin for added flavor. Finally dessert was a fruit plate with ice cream and pudding. The fruit was fresh and the flavors of the ice cream and pudding unique. It was a nice end to a good brunch. The price was a little expensive at $85 a person.

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    Sophra Grill

    Sophra Grill

    4.6
    (188 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    I ordered this on Postmates and I wasn't expecting a delivery with the best Turkish food in New…read moreYork City. I had ordered ala turka but its not authentic really. pI think that this might've been the best Turkish food in New York City. I've been to Turkey several times and this was one to one authentic and the lentil soup is the best I've had also, the rice pudding is wow. As far as the meal I ordered the lamb chops and it came with the rice with the rice was perfection. It was completely cooked better than any other rice I've had in a long time. I must say the lamb chops I would say was mediocre, but I mean the price is such a good price that it is kind of what it is. I mean one seemed to be overcooked. The other three was edible and tender. Sometimes there's just one bad item. I don't know, but I'm going to order again tonight and try it again. Let's give them one more chance of the lamb chops. It's probably the best lentil soup I've had since istanbul.

    Great Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern flavors in Murray Hill... perfect for take out or dining in…read moretheir restaurant where you can stare at their amazing desserts in the display case. Fast, friendly, yummy. From salads, apps (bababganush, hummus, muhammara, tabouli, etc.), gyros, pides and platters. Everything looks delicious. For take out I love their chicken gyro on home bread, with "white sauce" no hot sauce. $13.50 plus tax.

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    Turkish Kitchen

    Turkish Kitchen

    3.8
    (637 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$

    Turkish Kitchen is my neighborhood mainstay, I can't even count how many times I've been over the…read moreyears. The birthday coupons are what had brought me in every year, but even though they stopped during Covid, I still enjoy visiting. My go-to dish is the Iskender Kebab - delicious slices of lamb with tomato sauce and yogurt over baked pita bread. I also enjoy the combination platter with dips - the baba ghanoush is delicious. The atmosphere is classy but down-to-earth. The cocktails are tasty. The service can be slow, but it means we are never rushed out. The prices are mid-high, but commensurate with the quality of food. I recently came with a large group, including kids. Service was welcoming despite the chaos. Our bread was frequently replenished and our bottles of wine poured. On top of that, we were given tastes of dessert & liqueur - such a nice treat at the end of a long meal. I especially appreciated that the head guy alerted us that gratuity was already added to the check. We had such a great time, that we opted to tip more! I was happy that my group had such a positive experience, and surely will continue to return.

    A group of my friends were in town, and we happened to pick this place just by walking down the…read morestreet in the area until we saw something that looked tasty. We could not have been happier with what we got for a place that we picked totally randomly. First of all, the place is popular and we did not have resos, but the staff were super nice and found us an open table that we could eat at as long as we put in our orders quick so they could get the table ready for a later reservation in an hour. Then the food itself arrived and was really delicious and well presented, just look at those kebab plates and dips! They also gave our group free baklava at the end I think just because they felt a little bad they had to rush us, which wasn't even their fault and was super appreciated. Also, the interior decoration is fantastic. The restaurant feels super classy and elegant. Great vibes for a date, a business dinner, or just a fancy dinner. Overall, easy 5 stars. Great food and amazing service. Oh and the wine was delicious too.

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