Avra, a Mediterranean hot spot in NYC (with a new location in Boston) While in NYC we stopped here for a snack on a busy lunch day in the heart of Rockefeller Center. The place was jammed packed with suits and ties. You can tell this is the spot for power lunches, work meetings, and after work cocktails. We found 2 seats at the bar (luckily) since the rain was coming down heavy. I could'nt believe how big this place was and how gorgeous. My eyes were gazing all around, taking in the beauty. If you follow me you know I admire decor and ambiance big time and always add it to my reviews. The bartenders are so friendly as well! We started off with 2 glasses of Assyrtiko, a popular grape variety from Santorini, Greece. We then shared their housemade Hummus and Greek Salad. Everything came out so fresh and delicious. We opted out of dessert but ended up enjoying a few more glasses of red wine this time. Everything from start to finish was spectacular. We didn't want to leave on a rainy afternoon in NYC but we had to catch our train. They do have other locations in the city so I highly recommend looking them up. Also, they just opened a location in Boston so I am very excited to try Avra in my hometown. Cheers~ read more

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Its excellent Pros: Tuna tartar- fresh and creative Marousalata- love it, add more herbs! Grilled chicken on top- excellent Lunch specials- perfect but can we switch up dessert options? Would love a keto cake or keto chocolates Cons: I wish they had a casual spot for quick meals, in the west village or chelsea! read more

Went in, stood by the hostess stand, no acknowledgement from the hostess. After a while I gave up and went to the bar. My dinner mate came in, tried to check himself in for our reservation but again, no acknowledgement, he tried again but took a while for them to give him direction of where we should go after we closed tab at the bar. Bar staff excellent. Food good. Server good. Hostess ruined the night. read more

Great food and service. The patio was very nice. Spacious and clean. Walking distance to everything. We caught a musical afterwards as well. read more

Avra Rockefeller Center - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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I went here to take my colleague out to lunch during the week. Avra has a great prix fixe lunch menu during the week. For my first course I got the spreads assortment which comes with tzatziki, tarama, fava and htipiti, as well as pita bread. All the spreads were delicious! For my main course I got the lamb chops, which came with potatoes and asparagus. These lamb chops were packed with flavor and cooked beautifully. For dessert, our waiter was nice enough to give me both the small fruit plate AND the strawberry cheesecake (I had been trying to decide between the two). I was so surprised to get both, but glad I did because the strawberry cheesecake was the best I've ever had. Aside from the food and great service, the ambiance is perfect for a work lunch or dinner, date night, or a celebration event. read more

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Stopped by for lunch when I was in the area. I've been here before but for dinners. Staff was friendly as ever and very attentive. Grabbed their lunch prix-fixe. The salmon tartare wasn't overly seasoned and just tasted very fresh. Branzino was the star it usually is. And the Sauvignon blanc tied it all together. read more

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Dear fellow foodies... don't skip the grilled octopus! My husband and I culminated our date night with dinner at Avra Rockefeller Center and they did not disappoint. The restaurant is gorgeous and spacious. Despite being full to capacity, the ambience remained cosy and non-intrusive. The service was impeccable and timely and the food was delicious. read more

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I had a great late lunch here with coworkers! They gave us hummus and pita and brought out a separate hummus and crudités for my gluten free coworker! For a drink I had the Santorini Martini which was refreshing! We all ordered the well-priced prix fixe menu ($40) but had some additions. I had the tuna tartare (10/10) and tried the spicy crispy rice (7/10 I've had better). For the main I got the pacific swordfish (10/10 it was so juicy and the potatoes were great even though they weren't crispy like I typically like) Then for dessert I had the orange cake (10/10) I'd absolutely come back! read more

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I had a fresh Bronzino that was so incredibly flaky and delicious... But not nearly as flaky and delicious as this baklava. Probably one of the best that I've ever had and I've been to Greece. Great overall atmosphere for anywhere from a date night to a business meeting... I personally was there for a business lunch and got the three course meal. Great value our our staff overall was accommodating, swift and communicative. read more

Avra Rockefeller Center - Baklava - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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Avra opened in 2000 on East 48th Street in Midtown East serving Greek coastal seafood. They now have four locations in NYC. It's my mom's favorite. She'll come into the city anytime we book here. We always start with the Avra chips. Can't recommend enough. It was my second time having the Hawaiian Big Eye Tuna and it was excellent again. The space is gorgeous, service is amazing, and the vibe is lively and elegant. read more

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Fig and flowers drink was too medicinal for my liking. I got the Prie fixe for lunch this time. Upgraded to the sea bass souklavi and got the fish of the day which was branzino with broccolini - I liked both, nicely seasoned. They gave us all the desserts on the house, which was a nice gesture but I don't really like any of them (strawberry cheesecake, fruit, syrupy orange cake, and baklava isn't crispy) since they got rid of the chocolate yogurt cheesecake. read more

Good food. Nice decor. Attentive staff. Great location. Enjoyed the complimentary humus with pita. read more

Avra Rockefeller Center - Scallops over sautéed spinach - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

Incredibly fresh seafood and gorgeous interior! We loved meeting friends here for incredible Mediterranean. We enjoyed being able to choose our freshly flown in fish with guidance from our waiter. The staff was incredible and surprisingly so baby-friendly. Loved this experience! read more

I just love dining at Avra! I've been to multiple locations on both coasts so I know what to expect when coming in! I wanted a nice lunch after a massage one day and made a quick reservation on open table. We were seated quickly and the space is expansive, and gorgeous! It did take a while to get menus, unfortunately. For my drink I started out with a non alcoholic mocktail called the hibiscus of Adonis. They could have brought me a whole pitcher of it because it was so good! I opted for the 3 course pri fixed menu and started with the tuna tartare which was just so fresh and full of flavor. I had the steak which was cooked a perfect medium. Finished off my meal with the baklava. Just melted in my mouth. This location is central to me so I'll definitely be back. If, for nothing else but the hibiscus of Adonis! read more

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Still a great experience. This is our go to for a pre-theater meal. Food never disappoints and the service is always top notch

A quick lunch here turned into an entire afternoon at this place. Fabulous! The aesthetic of this place is truly beautiful. The staff is attentive and everything is Prestine. It's the epitome of living here in Manhattan! I was not disappointed at all. As usual I enjoyed them accepting my pup with open arms. I want to stress that he is a service dog and always remains in his bag. Everything we ordered was so fresh I felt like they had a farm in their kitchen. We received our orders with good timing and we never felt like we were waiting for someone to attend us. All of the recommendations we had turned out spectacular. My favorite was for sure the in-house ice cream. Our waiter James needs a shout out! He was freaking awesome. He explained the menu very well and was always a step ahead of us. Attentive and the type of person every restaurant needs. Cannot wait to be back here and if you're in the area I give this a 10/10. read more

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We loved all their other locations in the city and so had to try their Rockefeller location as well. Went for a weekend lunch and happy to say it was another great experience. Service is very friendly and professional with our waiter never being far away. We all ordered the lunch prie fix and everything was very good. This included the swordfish, branzino, lobster pasta, spreads/dips, calamari, among others. Really rich flavors across the board. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed with high ceilings and large windows centers very close to some of the big midtown tourist locations. Strongly recommended! read more

Avra Rockefeller Center - Spreads - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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This is an annual must stop place for me. Outstanding, welcoming service. Beautiful menu with everything I love. Waiter asked about dietary restrictions first thing. This lunch I had an Israeli salad with Salmon. Yum. read more

Avra Rockefeller Center - Spanikopida appetizer. Lovely. - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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Ten out of ten for taste, freshness, service and ambiance. It's right in the center of Rockefeller center! The place is very clean. Everything I've tried on the menu is delicious. Their lunch specials, which end at 4:30 PM daily are hearty, fresh, DELICIOUS, and top notch. waiter Johnny I had last time was a gem. Their flowers always fresh. The views from this restaurant are the best in town on both the first and second floor. read more

Avra Rockefeller Center - Lobster pasta lunch special - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here post a show at Radio City. It was convenient as it was one of the places open until 12am. We sat at the bar and enjoyed a couple of cocktails coupled with small bites. We were given small appetizers to start with (hummus with some flat bread). Had a great time - the place was massive and the cocktails were pretty good! read more

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3 stars because my review is mixed. Would I go again? probably not by choice. The food was ok, the chocolate cake dessert was probably the only memorable dish accompanied by a Greek frappe. My complaint would be the service. The waiter disappeared for quite some time, wasn't even the same one when we paid. Didn't come over to ask how our food was. And the real kicker was the table next to us arrived after us, were shown the fresh catches of the day and were told of specials we were unaware of. Ambiance I would describe as bright and spacious. Wouldn't recommend if you're looking for an intimate setting. read more

Excellent Avra right across from Radio City Music Hall. Beautiful ambiance, an oasis amidst the hustle and bustle. We did not want to leave. Our waiter was Tony, he was hospitable, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations! We loved everything we ordered. Favorites included: Avra chips (zucchini chips with spiced tzatziki), Greek salad, Crab cake, Chilean sea bass plaki. read more

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Had lunch there yesterday with 3 business clients. We tried the tuna tartare, octopus and fish souvlaki. The octopus was substandard, but the Tuna and Souvlaki were great! Service was attentive. Nicely decorated, will come back some time for dinner with the wife. read more

The food is excellent. The choices are great. The service is great. But they stuck a loud family of kids next to us. Running around with ipads, don't bring them to a nice evening dinner. read more

Avra Rockefeller Center - Olive oil cake - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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Loved it. Very pricey but loved it. I made the mistake to order extra hummus not realizing you receive a complimentary hummus plate so be cognizant of that. Everything is stellar and they have a little mocktail list in case you're doing a cleanse or drinking hiatus. Interior is stunning and weeknight bar crowd is packed. Definitely recommend to try at least once. The lack of an extra star is personal nuance - I'm not sure $34 for tomatoes and cucumbers is reasonable. Yes, everything was fresh but who's going to be paying these prices in these uncertain times (October 2025). read more

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A very pretty but very overpriced restaurant. The same meal at Kyma is over $40 less and that is a 5 star restaurant. My grilled tuna and side of swiss Chard was very oversalted. Not worth almost $300, with dessert on the house and only 1 glass of wine ordered. One and done! read more

Located right across the street from Radio City, the seafood here is fresh and yet excellent. My friend made a reservation for Saturday evening and we were seated promptly upon arrival. ORDERED: Tuna tater - It was very fresh Grilled octopus - this is prob my favorite. It was delicious Lobster pasta - it was tasty. I love how they have all the lobster meats out. Prosecco - sparkly and refreshing SERVICE: The service was excellent although our waiter disappeared in between and someone else has to sub in to take our main order. Other than that, everything was perfect. AMBIANCE: Very elegant. read more

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Had Valentines Day dinner here and it was AMAZING. Beautiful restaurant. We were seated on the first floor but in a weird corner spot by this potted plant. When our server would come talk to us he had to awkwardly hover to talk and was fighting for his life with the leaves. They start you off with a complimentary mezze spread. We ordered the zucchini chips (serves with a tzatziki spread in the middle which we totally didn't see), branzino, filet mignon, sides: asparagus and potatoes and finished off with the layered chocolate cake. All of it was delicious. The service was also outstanding. Such attention to detail. After eating the chips I would wipe my fingers on the napkin and one of the servers noticed. He brought me a tablet napkin. So thoughtful. Would absolutely return and recommend. Pricey but worth it. read more

Avra Rockefeller Center - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

I've dined at Avra at the Upper East Side Location . This new site is EXPANSIVE. three levels of dining plus outdoor in the summer . I appreciate and take note that although this site is huge , the service and attention is not lost in the vastness . My server was as attentive , as if i was at the other cozy location . My Chilean Sea Bass was by far one of the best dishes i've savored this year ! read more

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Came for dinner one night while my family was visiting from out of town. This is actual Greek cooking using Mediterranean flavors and style. The fresh fish option was great. The atmosphere was beautiful and the vibe was pretty cool. Definitely a spot to show up in. Don't come too under dressed. Across from radio city hall. read more

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Ambience and decor are beautifully done. Service is excellent. Unfortunately, the lobster was hard and chewy with dry spaghetti. The calamari and cheesecake were delicious. I should've returned my entree but didn't want my family to wait for me. Scoring a 3 because the Lobster Pasta was awful. read more

Werk dinner here lol. It was BOMB!!!! I went ham on the appetizers, the dips and the octopus were scrumptious, as was the greek salad with the most delectable and succulent tomatoes out of season. The branzino was also fab. Downed w many crispy glasses of sancerre. In true to myself fashion, i ate the majority of a shared dessert plate with a very nice olive oil cake, walnut cake, baklava, and a great ice cream that i want to say was hazelnut. Enjoyed my experience thoroughly here and not just bc i happened to be sat next to a middle aged man that was actually not scary to talk to. read more

This location opposite Radio City, is red hot. Very crowded. The food was mostly very good. My octopus starter was ok but the wholesome Branzino shared by the table was spectacular. Even the fish skin was delicious. We ordered the salt encrusted fish but the waitress placed the order incorrectly and it arrived cooked traditionally. She apologized and explained that it would take 45 minutes to replace. Mistakes happen and the fish was delicious. She delivered a ton of free desserts. The mixed vegetables were fresh, simple and delicious. Finally, the desserts were wonderful. The coconut cake and the yogurt were terrific. read more

Run away and go to the other Avra location. What a bad energy and not polite people at all. Such a shame. That is why the place was empty. The food was ok- the location not worth it. read more

Lunch Review: Wonderful three course prefix lunch special for $38. In addition to the lunch special, you are also served a complimentary hummus plate with some crunchy pita bread. Avra offers a lot of healthy options and they do not skimp on the portions. I loved the Greek Salad and Lavraki! Everyone left full and happy with their choices. Expect the lunch to take about 1.5 - 2 hours (at least on a Saturday). They do not rush you which is appreciated. Our server was very attentive and kept our water glasses full and plates cleared. I would highly recommended Avra for a great lunch at a nice restaurant in the Rock Center area. read more

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Had a fantastic client lunch at Avra! They offer a pre-fixed 3 course lunch option along with the ability to order a la carte from the main menu. I thought this was a really cool and thoughtful offering as I don't see it often in other restaurants. To start, we ordered the salmon tartar, calamari, and Avra chips -- which I'll be craving until I come back to NYC. (I seriously think they should sell them in stores.... And also ship to Texas) For my meal, I ordered the Lavraki Ceviche and WOW so fresh. It came with a very generous amount of fish, although I felt it didn't need as much vegetation on the plate. read more

We are big fans of Avra. This was our first visit to the Rockefeller Center location. It was a perfect day for dining outdoors. The dining area was far enough from Sixth Avenue to render the traffic unobtrusive. The service was impeccable. Luis, our waiter was very nice and the staff were very attentive. We were started off with pita bread, flat bread and hummus. The lunch special at Avra may be the best lunch deal in Manhattan. We split a really good Greek salad and an assortment of spreads to start. My wife loved her branzino. I had an excellent, perfectly cooked salmon filet. The accompanying mixed greens were delicious. We split a fruit plate and a small serving of strawberry cheesecake for dessert. This was an hour and a half vacation. You can't beat Avra's lunch special and this is the place to enjoy it if the weather is good. read more

Avra Rockefeller Center - Salmon filet - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

The food was delicious!! Wait staff was very attentive and explained thing well and made suggestions that were delicious! The "chips" could be my go to everyday!! read more

Had a wonderful lunch here on Sunday. Though there were two big parties on the second floor, the restaurant is beautiful, the service is nice and foods are delicious. We had tomato soup (surface designed with balsamic was beautiful and tasty), lamb, lobster pasta (very generous portion), orange cake and baklava. Their hummus with pita is delicious too. We want to try their other lunch menus as well. Thank you very much for an excellent lunch! read more

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I really enjoyed my experience at Avra. The drinks and food were excellent. I had the octopus and the lobster pasta and both were filling and very flavorful. The restaurant was completely packed but everything still came out very quickly. It's a large restaurant that's perfect for pretty much any occasion. read more