Tried it out based on Yiftee.com's (often has buy one get one gift cards) Lake Forest list. Great first impression: easy parking (in Foothill Ranch's giant plaza), warm greeting, friendly strolling violinist live music Friday night. Menu is fun, especially desserts! I ordered the Avo Chicken, one of their signature dishes and it was flavored well. The falafel was fried well and crispy. However, service is on the slower side and there weren't many of us in the small place. They forgot the ice cream on the soufflé and it took a while to correct. Overall I would recommend! I'm curious to try more desserts read more

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Amazing atmosphere and delicious food! I can't wait to go back! Thanks again! I recommend the deserts. read more

Bravo Avo - Napkin's - Mediterranean Near Me - Foothill Ranch, California

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Food is so so but very expensive. Owner, the man, very obnoxious and arrogant. If you're looking for Mediterranean food, just head over to The Garden! Wayyy better experience read more

Omg where do I start about this fabulous restaurant! My husband and I have previously ordered to-go from Bravo Avo (BA) and found the food incredibly delicious and healthy at the same time! While deciding where to go for what we thought would be a "light bite" on Valentine's Day because we both worked that day, my husband stopped by and made reservations with BA for a 7:30 p.m. seating. When we arrived we had no idea that our 2024 Valentine's Day dinning experience would be everything but a "lite bite!". When we walked in there was a violinist serenading the entire restaurant with beautiful Romanian Love music that although we didn't know the songs; it definitely set the mood for a night of love! We were then seated at a table with my name on it and beautifully decorated in addition I was given a bag filled with some lovely gifts from the restaurant. There was a pre-fix menu for the night that was perfect in every way and valued far beyond the cost. My husband and I ordered two glasses of their house blend red wine at the suggestion of the co-owner and it was wonderful. The meal entailed a charcuterie board with three different spreads, pita, dates, salami, olives, feta cheese and so much more! We were then served two Greek salads, two meals with rice, fish, chicken and gyro! Lastly they ended the meal with a dessert for two and a bottle of champagne! I know that Carmen, the other owner, is passionate about her restaurant and serving tasty healthy food and kudos to the chef because everything was amazing! If you are ever in the area Bravo Avo is definitely a place to stop by and try all the fabulous entrees. Bravo Avo is always posting nice evenings that includes some form of entertainment so do yourself a favor and check them out. We will definitely be returning on a regular basis and Thank you Carmen and Adonis; the night far exceeded our expectations! read more

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One of my favorite local restaurants in my area to eat at. Food is top notch and portions are generous. It is a win/win when the food not only tastes good but is also healthy! Customer service is hands down the best, always friendly and helpful. Highly recommend Bravo Avo in Foothill Ranch! read more

Bravo Avo - Mediterranean Near Me - Foothill Ranch, California

First time here. Tried the Kabob Trio. The steak was super flavorful and perfectly cooked, the chicken was moist and tender and the gyros some of the best I've ever had. Pita bread was hot and fresh. The taziki was rich and creamy with just the right amount of fresh herbs. Very friendly and attentive service. Will be back soon. Look forward to trying so much more on their menu. Bravo, Bravo Avo!! read more

Great food cooked to perfection and so tasty. Love the lamb from here, so tender. The lemon, rice, and chicken soup is pure heaven and the lentil soup fits the bill also. The gyros are delicious and they have a large offering of desserts. I've eaten this restaurants food for many years and the quality has never wavered. Always a great meal! High,y recommend! read more

We have dined in twice and this last time was not a great experience. It's no wonder most of their business appears to be take out. Pros: friendly servers, everything tasted delicious, cozy restaurant, nice server. Best grilled eggplant (baba ganoush) in town. My son enjoyed the robot server. Cons: 1. Service is slow. The first time we went at around 4p on a weekday to enjoy a bite before picking up our son. The service was so slow we had to take our entree to go so we didn't miss pickup. Not sure why because we were the only ones there. The second time our second entree was completely missed after sitting at the table waiting for at least 30 minutes since ordering. When I first asked about it, it was explained that takeout orders are prioritized over dine in (which I don't agree with). When I asked again it turns out that the machine did not print out the ticket machine did not print my order. The fact that my dish was on the online menu but not the printed one in the restaurant should have been a red flag. However this was not discovered until I asked a second time and she said that the kitchen said they were all done and asked if we wanted dessert? Not exactly sure why you would take the kitchen's word over the starving customers with no food in front of them? After an hour our order was still not correct (see #2 below) and we had to leave to put my son to bed. 2. Undercooked seafood. This was the worst offense. Came back a second time also on a weekday during dinner. Ordered the shrimp and salmon combo (the one that was super delayed - see #1). Not sure if it was the haste to bring out the meal quickly from being delayed or if that's how it's made but the shrimp was barely pink and translucent. Sent it back and I could hear the kitchen yelling about it. It came back exactly the same but with more sauce and vegetables on it. We did not eat it due to safety concerns because I was 6 months pregnant. Even my husband said he would not eat it and he eats everything ha. Was still charged the full $21 despite my dish basically missing half of the protein. The dish was meant to serve me and my son - both of us were starving and still left kind of hungry. It was the thing my son wanted most. 3. Fries are an appetizer and not a side. This needs to be corrected as it doesn't make sense. 99.9% of restaurants offer fries as a side. I shouldn't have to buy a whole new appetizer for this. Overall we really want to support our local restaurants but instances like the above make it hard to justify. We were comped some baklava while we were waiting but not on our check which is disappointing. I would maybe try dining in one more time during weekend dinner which seems to be a focus or take out. We tried to be understanding about the situation but I do not feel comfortable recommending this place to anyone else or bringing anyone else until I see more consistent service and delivery. read more

Bravo Avo - Undercooked shrimp - Mediterranean Near Me - Foothill Ranch, California

Second time here, the food is good but the lady who took my order was extremely rude. She raised her voice at me when I told her that I wanted a gyro wrap but got a gyro plate. I went up just to confirm if my order was correct but she yelled at me instead. Wasn't looking for free food or anything just wanted to make sure my order was correct. The menu on the tv was partial blocked so I couldn't see the full menu when ordering. I asked her if she only had one type of gyro wrap. She might not have heard me correctly and I should have confirmed before paying but there was no need to yell. I definitely would have been fine with eating the gyro plate since it was already made and paid for. It was just a misunderstanding but I've never been treated so disrespectfully at a restaurant. You should never raise your voice at someone. read more

I love the restaurants ambience. Beautiful setting. The food was absolutely amazing . The salad was tasty and presented beautifully. I have fresh grilled veggies on my plate as well, which is great. read more

Bravo Avo - Valentines Day Special - Mediterranean Near Me - Foothill Ranch, California

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Highly recommended. We had the 7hr roasted lamb, Adonis Combo, and the olive tapenade and everything was delicious and tasted fresh. The server was friendly and attentive. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Delicious! family-run, so a little quirky, but the food is very fresh, and great value. I will keep coming back.

We ordered from Bravo Avo yesterday after seeing that they were taking part of the Lake Forest BOGO deal. We ordered online and the food was piping hot when I arrived to pick it up. The cashier was very friendly and courteous. And best of all, the food was delicious! We ordered two donor kebabs, fries, and roasted potatoes, and the seasoning on everything was perfect. Looking forward to trying it again! read more

The food was really good but the portions are so small compared to the price points. Their portions are about half the size of most Mediterranean restaurants. The combo plate had 5 small pieces of chicken and you get 3 small pieces of pita bread. I would return if I didn't feel like I was being ripped off. read more

Nice atmosphere with good food and generous portions. Served with a smile by great people who work hard to introduce us to the Mediteranean cuisine. Always attentive and ready to serve the customers. Greatly recommended!!!! Do not forget if you are in the area to stop by and enjoy!! read more

Food is pretty good here. Family owned... nice service and live Spanish guitar play... we loved it and would come back with family. read more

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Extremely rude manager. Didn't even get a chance to eat there as the manager was very disrespectful from the start. Do not recommend

The food is amazing. I was not happy with the service. I took senior here for lunch. But did not pay attention to the time. The server took my order then, when food arrived. They told we have 15mins to eat and get out. The woman server whom took my order. Her face was like, I don't want to work here. No kind word from her or anyone before I order let me know that, the restaurant was going to close at 2:30PM. The woman server was not my favorite it. She is happy to serve us. Why they take my order and rush me out. I love this place and food always good. This is the first time that, I feeling like not welcome to eat here. My poor senior whom have to rush to eat as he already having a hard time chewing and swinging food. This post not about food. This about services that was giving to us. read more

Great food, amazing people, and a dream customer service. This family has class and they are passionate about providing the healthiest food and a great experience. I highly recommend Bravo Avo. read more

What a darling Mediterranean cafe' right in Foothill Ranch. Enjoyed the food and atmosphere, fantastic Gyro Plate!

Amazing food and wonderful service! If we lived closer, I'd eat this all the time. I love the ambiance. Owners are so welcoming and so polite. read more

Bravo Avo - Mediterranean Near Me - Foothill Ranch, California

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We love this place. Food is always great, service excellent, with a Greek ambiance. Live music on Fridays. We had the fried cheese, beef dolmas, and eggplant. Pretty nice enjoying a Mythos read more

I found out about Bravo Avo through a FB post. Camen reached out to a homeless mother who was going through rough times. She gave her food enough for meals for 3 days. The lady who was having the rough times let everyone know about the compassion and generosity of Carmen, Carmen was humble and did not even mention the generosity to the public. I was impressed and wanted to find out more about Bravo Avo. I viewed the menu and was impressed. I also viewed reviews from others which were all excellent reviews. I told my wife that we must go there. We are sitting at the table as I write this review, very satisfied and impressed. The location is is to get to. The environment is clean, friendly and welcoming. The menu selections are outstanding, from appetizers, entrees to deserts and beverages are delicious. We plan on returning to this friendly and extraordinary restaurant. read more

Really nice folks here, and great food! Can't beat this place for good quality, reasonably priced Mediterranean food - and really friendly, professional service! read more

Not big on Mediterranean/Greek food, but wife want to eat somewhat healthy, so here I am. But I must say the food was great and very fresh. The pita bread was amazing and the chicken kabobs are the best I ever had. The chicken was marinated and cooked perfectly. My wife loved the balsamic vinaigrette dressing. And the salad was fresh and cold. This is definitely a family owned business. The owner was working the cash register and I believe his wife(?) was doing the cooking and she did a great job! We ordered the family meal deal and all the food was great. We will definitely be back and I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Great staff and even better food! A must try! Chicken a la avo is SO good, plate or sandwich if you're looking for something a little smaller. Gyro is also great! So happy I found this place ! read more

This place is a GEM! Just stumbled upon it and have been back several times. Authentic Greek food that is beyond delicious! The service is incredible. A wonderful family owned biz that everyone should support. A wonderful violinist is there on Fridays. But it's the food that is OUTSTANDING! Best pita bread I have ever had. Everything is freshly made upon ordering. Definitely go and enjoy some wonderful Greek food!!! read more

We had delicious meals at Bravo Avo Greek & Mediterranean restaurant tonight. The combo gyros and chicken a La Avo were so tasty and flavorful. Adonis and Carmen were very helpful in selecting our meals and beverages for the evening. We enjoyed watching the large screen tv with images of Greece during our meal. We ended with their delicious homemade baklava. We highly recommend a visit!! read more

I have been coming here for years and since it took new ownership it's still fabulous it's a 10! Service, Food, ambiance is amazing! read more

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my son and I ate there this evening for the first time. We were delighted. The owners and staff were so very pleasant and welcoming. I had the 7 hour lamb and it was fork tender and delicious. We tried the appetizer of 3 dips snd they very good. We want to go back and try other things. read more

Yesterday, I found this great find in Foothill Ranch. I got the Rib Tip Plate, with rice, a salad, and pita, and WOW it was all amazing! Everything was delicious. The staff was amazing as well. You can tell they truly care about their customers and creating a family environment for them. My boyfriend mentioned he wanted Lemon and Chicken soup and asked if he could substitute the salad for soup, and unfortunately they were unable to. But, when the food came out they surprised him with a complimentary soup! read more

Bravo Avo - Mediterranean Near Me - Foothill Ranch, California

I stopped by the restaurant this afternoon for a late lunch and was 100% delighted with my meal and presentation. The ambiance is charming and delightful! The owner Carmen made me feel so welcome and took impeccable care of me! I felt like I was in a quaint bistro in Greece! read more

Bravo Avo - Salmon and Greek Salad! Delicious!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Foothill Ranch, California

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Amazing dishes, very flavorful. Family run and vibe. Healthy too. I'll definitely be back!

Another delicious lunch and delicious Tiramisu at Bravo Avo. Wonderful ambiance and great service every time. Always fresh and such great flavors. Highly recommended this veteran owned/family owned restaurant for you and your family ! read more

Bravo Avo - Mediterranean Near Me - Foothill Ranch, California

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It was my first time trying this place today and it was great! There was so much flavor. I feel like it was a little pricy but the food was worth it. There are no seating inside but they do have 3 tables outside. This is located right next to pick up sticks and close to McDonald's. I recommend this place if you're looking for something fast and healthier. read more

Bravo Avo - Mediterranean Near Me - Foothill Ranch, California

Great Mediterranean food, I love their falafel wrap. Good place to get lunch during my work hours.

Always love a good local establishment. The 7 hour lamb was divine! The live music on Fridays is fun, too! Also, don't get me started on the extensive dessert menu. We will be back! read more

The Baklava is so moist and delicious!!! Everyone needs to try the Eggplant Dip, it is my absolute favorite! My husband really enjoyed the Musaka plate with their yogurt dip. Our waiter Brandon was a super sweetheart, and we cant wait to come back and see him. He made us feel like we were part of his family. read more

I've been here several times & just reviewing now. I love their Gyro meat, super tasty with yummy tzatziki sauce. Last night we ordered kabob trio plate & Gyro plate. The salad dressing is homemade & very good. I had double salad instead of rice & it was crisp/fresh. The portions are always very generous so well worth the money. Few tables outside but we ate inside. read more

Bravo Avo - Kabob trio is a delicious large meal - Mediterranean Near Me - Foothill Ranch, California

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Excellent service and food! Friendly staff. Will order again for our next family event. read more

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