Avra

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141 E 48th St (at Lexington Avenue)
New York, NY 10017

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(212) 759-8550
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Best

All wait staff and manager's were wonderful and the service was outstanding, great food and a great range of choices. A must try for dinner or lunch with inside or outside option ...

Worst

Just awful... mediocre dishes for an over-rated dining experience.

Horrible treatment 1/26/2003

I went there last week with my friends and ordered some fish. First, the table was not set properly, the silverwears were dirty, the waiter barely spoke english-he had a strong accent, the fish plater was OK but the floor smelled like bleach! The manager was trying to be friendly by wearing a fake smile on his face but all he was showing was his real ignorance about restaurant managment. more

a ""fresh"" reason to deal w/ UES 'tude.. 10/24/2002

I passed Avra multiple times this summer with good intentions of trying it at some point.....had I known that the food would be so delicious, flavorful, creative, and plentiful, this would have made the top of my list much sooner. The fresh fish and sefood dishes we tried were served in massive portions and superbly seasoned and cooked (or uncooked in re: to perfect tuna!). The staff was attentive and amiable, and our server was very helpful when selecting from the extensive grappa and ouva selections....I rarely find need to travel above USquare for fantastic meals and service, but Avra is defintely something worth venturing uptown for.... more

A Little Greece in NYC 8/14/2002

Had the pleasure of dining at Avra the other night, and as a regular NYC person with normal tastes, the food was exceptional! The octopus appetizer was tender with light flavors, the spanakopita was to die for, the lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the chilean sea bass was simply prepared with spices and tastes one would expect in Greece. The ambiance is extremely comfortable & relaxing with polite, efficient service. more

A meal worth breaking some plates over! 7/30/2002

I love this restaurant. Sit in the front room - it feels like a little bit of the Greek Islands right here in midtown - a nice change of pace from the normal, stuffy restaurants in this general area. Food is excellent - the mussels with ouzo and feta are incredible as is the grilled octopus. I frequently make a meal out of a bunch of appetizers. more

great 7/27/2002

I been going there for the past year and half and i never had a bad meal. the food is the best greek food i ever had and i have been to many greek restaurants. the place is always very busy so you know they are doing something right, i would send many people to eat the great greek food more

Proud Greek 6/15/2002

My visit to Avra was a great experience. The food, the service and the atmoshphere were all excellent. Finally, a place in NYC I can tell people to go to when they ask me for a good Greek restaurant. Pros: outdoor dining, great food, welcoming decor more

Solid 5/19/2002

I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived at Avra to see the outside seating. It was a beautiful evening and a perfect night. We did have to wait for a table being that we did not have a reservation however the waiting area was quite comfortable. When they seated we had a table in their courtyard and I actually felt like I left the city... we had the outside seating but not on the street where you have to listen to the cars. The food was great the service was terrific and the ambiance was outstanding more
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Fine Greek dining with an emphasis on fresh seafood features a lengthy wine list and outdoor tables.

Owner Message
  • Avra specializes in grilled seafood using only the freshest and most flavorful ingredients available. "Simple cooking is the best cooking," is our mantra at Avra. A beautiful lithrini from the Mediterranean or an American snapper from the Atlantic dressed only with extra olive oil, fresh herbs and lemon, or a classic octopus grilled to perfection are dishes that exemplify Avra and the essence of Greek cooking.

    Innovative Greek architect Yianni Skordas has turned the spacious Avra interior into a cozy dining environment which also includes a courtyard for al fresco seating in the summer.
    Everything about Avra is homey. From the flowers to the limestone floors and stonewashed walls of the interior remind one of the traditional white walls and blue roofs often seen in postcards of Greece and its famous islands.

Editorial
  • Fine Greek dining with an emphasis on fresh seafood features a lengthy wine list and outdoor tables.

  • 11/21/2005 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-4pm, 5pm-12am Sat 11am-4pm, 5pm-12am Sun 11am-4pm, 5pm-11pm
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
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