I can't believe we had a three-course prix fixe lunch at our favorite Greek restaurant on Long Island yesterday, and here we are doing it again today in Manhattan! We just found our new favorite Greek restaurant in the city: Avra 48th Street. From the moment we walked in, Ella greeted us warmly and seated us immediately. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, with an elegant ambiance that creates a wonderful dining experience. Our server, Tatiana D., was equally warm, friendly, and professional. The entire staff was attentive and welcoming, making us feel well taken care of throughout our meal. We started with a cocktail called the Tanker- King of the Seas. It was refreshing, perfectly balanced, and absolutely delicious--the perfect way to begin our lunch. We both ordered the three-course prix fixe lunch. I started with the grilled octopus, followed by the branzino, and finished with baklava for dessert. My husband enjoyed the tuna tartare, chicken frites, and Greek yogurt for dessert. Everything was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. The branzino was fresh and flavorful, the octopus was perfectly grilled, and the baklava was a wonderful finish to the meal. I also had a taste of my husband's Greek yogurt--it was incredibly smooth, light and creamy, and one of the best I've ever had. Needless to say, we left very happy. We will absolutely be back and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for exceptional Greek cuisine. The three-course prix fixe lunch is an outstanding value. read more

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The most delicious food I have had in a while, worth every penny. Came here for a work dinner. The hostess did not want to seat us right away but once more from our party came, we were sat in the back of the restaurant with other larger groups. I was nervous at first that I wouldn't be able to hear my team members, but it wasn't an issue. We ordered a bunch of appetizers to start, hummus, Greek salad, zucchini chips, spanicopita, shrimp, fries, cheese, and calamari. I ordered the Chilean sea bass souvlaki. I couldn't finish it but it was SO delicious. Comes with potatos and is in this amazing tomato sauce. My coworkers enjoyed their chicken, swordfish, steak, scallops, and arctic char. We ordered fries, string beans, and potatos as sides, which to be honest, we really didn't need. Hands down the best Greek food I have had in a while. Excellent service from the wait staff. I will be running back read more

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I tried Avra for a business meeting based on a recommendation from a friend, and it exceeded expectations. One of, if not the best, Greek restaurant I've been to with excellent service as well. I would definitely recommend if you're in the area and in the mood for Greek food - will not disappoint. Definitely try the grilled octopus! read more

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). read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Do NOT go to this location. Plenty of other ones close by that have much better service. This is now several instances that I have encountered here that have been wildly disappointing... trust me - - don't waste your time. Most recently, I sat at the bar and no one was to be found for TWENTY minutes. When someone finally saw me putting my coat on they came over and I said I've been waiting 20 mins with no one to come by. He looked at me and walked away. I said don't you have anyone watching when people walk in the door?! He completely snubbed me. Keep in mind the restaurant was empty, not like he had much going on! They need new management and staff if they want to stay open. Go to Rock Center or 60th and Madison for the true experience, otherwise you will get a bad taste about Avra and they really do have great food read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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I was here for lunch and enjoyed a nice experience. Upon arrival, I was warmly greeted and treated very well by the staff. While it was a bit slow in the beginning, our server eventually provided us with light accompaniments before our plates arrived. I had the Labraki, which was pretty good...I really enjoyed the flavor, but not the texture (that has to do with the fish, not the preparation). The place has a traditional feel and even though there are many "power lunches" taking place around you, it still feels comfortable. I'd been to this spot previously, but never for brunch and I'd like to try that sometime. read more

Neighborhood gem for fresh delicious Greek food served in an open, warm, hospitable space. Service staff makes you feel welcome, as soon as you walk to the door. They go above and beyond to make sure you are having a smooth dining experience, my waitress was both personable and attentive. I appreciate the generous complimentary appetizer of humus, roasted peppers, olives and pita. My lobster pasta was delicious and hubby liked the sword fish. read more

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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. read more

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This is the best grilled chicken I ever had. This is a way to impress your girl with a really good food and wine. I will definitely be back for food. Server was not the best but over all good and ambiance is the best ever. read more

Avra on 48th Street is absolutely amazing and well deserving of 5 stars. The restaurant has beautiful décor that feels elegant but still welcoming, and the service was excellent from start to finish. I ordered the grilled octopus, grilled salmon, and the sea bass souvlaki, and everything was cooked perfectly. You can really tell how fresh the ingredients are. For dessert, I had the Greek yogurt topped with honey, nuts, and a delicious jam--it was the perfect light and tasty way to end the meal. Between the incredible food, great atmosphere, and attentive service, Avra is a fantastic spot for Greek food.i highly recommend read more

The service exceeded our expectations. The food was amazing for all of us. It definitely had an upscale vibe but family friendly too. Thank you for your hospitality. read more

This is my favorite Avra location over all of the locations I have been!! I live near the Sunny Isles location which is beautiful but every dish at all their locations are awesome! I love the grilled calamari, grilled octopus, the swordfish melts in your mouth and the ceviche is very tasty!! We usually share a Greek salad and sometimes get the saganaki cheese. My mother always gets lamb chops and loves them as well! Service is excellent as well! I just love the atmosphere at the 57th St location! read more

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! read more

Avra 48th Street - Grilled Faroe Island sustainable salmon - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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! read more

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What a disappointment. The service at AVRA was among the worst I have experienced in a restaurant of this caliber. Throughout the evening, we repeatedly had to wave someone down or search for a server just to get basic attention. It felt as though our table simply did not exist. The appetizers were fine, but entirely forgettable. The real problems began with the main courses. We ordered a 2.5-pound whole branzino. When we opened the fish, it was obvious that it had not been properly cleaned. There was still visible blood and red residue inside the cavity. This should never happen at a restaurant charging AVRA's prices. We sent it back. Then came the lamb chops. The dish consisted of three lamb chops for $85. We ordered them medium. When we cut into them, all three chops were extremely rare. Not medium. Extremely rare. The entire dish had to be sent back. What happened next was almost unbelievable. The lamb chops were returned to the table without any indication of which plate belonged to whom. After sending food back because it was improperly cooked, we were left trying to figure out which lamb chops had been cut into and handled by which guest. By this point, the meal had gone from disappointing to absurd. AVRA charges premium prices and markets itself as a premier New York dining destination. What we experienced was inattentive service, poor kitchen execution, lack of quality control, and a staff that seemed completely indifferent to fixing problems once they occurred. There are too many exceptional restaurants in New York City to waste an evening--and several hundred dollars--on an experience like this. read more

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 . read more

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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. read more

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Food is 5 star, waitress was very accommodating with us. We were a large group of 8 plus a baby. The waitress went above and beyond. Will definitely come back. The only draw back is that we were supposed to be seated outside, instead were seated inside. It was still nice but outside would have been nicer read more

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. read more

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Ate here for the first time before a show at Radio City. It was ridiculously overpriced. Actually $40 more for the same apps and my tuna entree at Kyma in Roslyn, which is a 5 star pricy restaurant too. My tuna with a side of swiss chard was very oversalted. With dessert on the house and only 1 glass of wine ordered, our bill was close to $300 with tip. Ouch! read more

I loved this place back in the day, it's always been expensive but $38 for a Greek Salad and $40 for 2 small barbounias is OUTRAGEOUS even for NY. Do yourself a favor and try Taverna Kyclades that serves authentic greek food and you wont feel like you been robbed. Service was great on the other hand as usual. Leaving pictures so you ser whats up. Places like this need to be called out. Ridiculous. read more

Avra 48th Street - Small greek salad $38 - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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Great prix fixe lunch. Delicious spanakopita, wonderful bread and hummus awesome Bronzino and delightful desserts. Great atmosphere both inside and out. Service was very professional read more

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Avra was a fantastic experience. We were able to pick out our fish from a very large selection of frozen fish, freshly shipped from the Mediterranean the day before. All of the appetizers, salad and fish were exceptional. The lunch lasted over 2 1/2 hours, and was well worth the experience. Highly recommend read more

This is a busy place so reservations are suggested. I sat at the bar and full menu service was available. Service was good I have zero complaints. The wine selection by the glass was good with lots of variety. I started with a salad with goat cheese and vinaigrette. It was ok I would have liked it better if the goats cheese was in the salad not just only on the bread. For the main I had the shrimp and eggplant and it was amazing. Full of flavor very fresh and delicious. read more

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Shoutout to Chris Christou for the recommendation and can't wait to check out his Avra in Beverly Hills! Roberto took great care of us on site and Sanja was an incredible server and we were never without everything we needed. The food was next level and it was truly an experience we'll never forget (and we'll be back soon!) and the seafood was all second to none. read more

I will never return to this restaurant, which is extremely unfriendly toward Asians. Our reservation was for 8:15 PM. I arrived a few minutes early and checked in at the front desk. The hostess abruptly said, "The table isn't ready, wait," and left me standing at the entrance with no further explanation or guidance. I was left there awkwardly while people walked past me constantly. After waiting another 7-8 minutes, I asked if I could sit at the bar while waiting. She replied, "Just sit there yourself," without any direction or assistance. By nearly 8:30 PM, I told them to please inform me once the table was ready. What made this situation even more frustrating was that from the moment I entered, there were clearly many empty tables that remained unused the entire time, despite my reservation. Once seated, I ordered a bottle of still water while waiting for my friend. At that point, I had completely lost the desire to dine and chose to pay only for the water and leave. Additionally, while I was waiting at the bar, there was no communication at all between the front desk and the bar staff regarding my situation or the fact that I was waiting for a friend. The bartender later looked me up and down and asked what I was there for. When I explained that I was waiting for someone, he completely disengaged and stopped providing any service--he did not even offer a glass of water. I will be informing all of my Asian friends that this is a restaurant with serious racial discrimination issues, and I will absolutely never return. read more

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The food was some of the best fish and Greek salad I've ever eaten and our waiter was so helpful. The restaurant was decorated excellent for the festive season. read more

Avra 48th Street - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Always friendly, professional, fresh and excellent food. I haven't been to Avra for over two years and I was delighted to see some of the managers I knew from sometime ago were still there. They were incredibly accommodating to me as a single diner and gave me choices of seating. I opted for the outside seating as it was a beautiful day. The service was as expected, excellent front. This was a lunch meal and I opted for a green salad with grilled salmon. They didn't have the grilled salmon as an option on the menu, but when I requested it, they were able to make it happen. Every bite was delicious. The salmon was perfectly cooked, fresh, and delicious. I'm so happy that Restaurant was able to make it through the challenging years and it's still a wonderful go to place on the east side. Thanks Avra team! read more

Avra 48th Street - Salad w Salmon - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped here for dinner, had a drink while waiting on others to show up at the bar. The fish bar shows you the fresh fish for the night, a good selection of whole fish there. The menu was mostly fish, and the appetizers varied - I liked the octopus grilled, classic spreads were ok, and the sea bass souvlaki was just so-so. The main dishes we shared a strip steak (just ok, a little over cooked for medium rare), sea bass plaki was ok (again, not sure why so much tomato sauce). Grilled veggies were fine, and the truffle fries too dry (they need to cut them thinner). Dessert - olive oil cake was ok. Overall the food was ok; the service, though, wasn't great. A lot of waiting for the service between courses, no one around even to refill water after it was requested. read more

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Milos on the east side! Loved the fried zucchini and eggplant appetizer. Sometimes a simple preparation of a good fish like a snapper hits the spot and this one did. Sautéed spinach was uninspiring but then again it's sautéed spinach. The service was great and they did not rush us. I will go back and try some other dishes and revisit the number of stars. read more

5 stars for everything! Value for lunch menu servicefoodcoffee. Had a good time and would definitely come back! read more

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Went for lunch and ordered off elaborate pris fix menu. A great deal. Started with pita and hummus. Greek salad. Whole butterflied branzino that was cooked perfectly and a piece of cake in the end. My only detractor would be they were too solicitous. Staff were always standing over us. read more

Came here on a lunch date with my boss' baby (I was watching her for the afternoon while they went to a show). Edwin at the door was extremely helpful not only with obviously helping me into the restaurant, but also with helping me getting the stroller situated. Victoria was my server and she was also extremely helpful and thoughtful the entire visit. From subbing pita bread for the hard crackers that come automatically when you sit down to recommending food items that were shareable. They made the experience really pleasant. And food was great! I had the prefixed menu that was about $35 before tax read more

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I've been frequenting Avra for years as it was located close to my office. I hadn't been back since covid and boy was I missing out. You can still rely on this NYC staple for some of the best Greek food outside of Athens. To start, bread & condiments are a wonderful touch. I loved the fig butter and the bread itself is perfection. I'm not a huge olive lover but even i liked these! We both ordered the 3 course lunch and it didn't disappoint. Amazing greek salad and I had the Bronzino. Hubby had the lamb chops, which he loved. The lemon potatoes that came with his meal were amazing. And dessert came with our lunch and we both opted for the baklava! So good! I can't say the prices are the cheapest in town, but Avra sits high atop of the best greek in NYC, hands down. Try it out for yourself and I promise you, you won't be disappointed. The restaurant itself is very nice and a great place for just about every occasion, including client events. I've done them in the past too and they can easily accommodate small and large parties. It won't take me years to go back. I'm hooked again. Opa!! read more

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Wow - any place that flies produce, olive oil and fish from Greece must be legit. The Greek salad is $$ but so worth it. Tomatoes, cheese and oil are divine. Brings you back to Santorini or some other Greek isle! Got the grilled octopus (healthy portions!), Avra chips (traditional crispy zucchini & eggplant chips with tzatziki) not to be missed, and grilled jumbo shrimp. Great for business meals, groups and special occasions. Have been a few times over the years and management is still the same which also speaks volumes. Didn't get the pic but the Greek yogurt dessert was so creamy and delicious too. Highly recommend! read more

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