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Midtown East
0.3 miles from Grand Central Terminal
About
Avra Estiatorio is a restaurant that transports you to the Greece of your imagination. The sky is vivid blue and the air is drenched with sunlight and the aroma of freshly caught fish grilling over an open fire.
PRICE RANGE
$40 - $60
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
CUISINES
Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music
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Reviewed August 16, 2022

Great atmosphere, drinks, food, and service! Just a beautiful restaurant with a terrific location! Be sure to give this a try when in Manhattan!

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed July 22, 2022 via mobile

I was proposed by a friend to visit the specific restaurant but from the entrance you understand the reason why is established already more than 20 years. At the entrance a very polite lady that speaks both Greek and English language try to find the...More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 22, 2022 via mobile

I cannot imagine a better restaurant. From the service, to the atmosphere and naturally, the food, this was just an incredible experience

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 5, 2022

A gentleman that owns an antique store near the hotel I was staying at recommend Avra. The food, atmosphere and service were all top notch. The only thing that didn't match their high standard is the bathroom......and I'll leave it at that! Highly recommend otherwise.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed July 4, 2022

1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020 We happened upon this place on the way to another place. We were surprised as this place had only been open 3 weeks. What an amazing meal and experience. Chi was our waitress who was in...More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed June 27, 2022 via mobile

What a delicious brunch! Located across from The Lexington Hotel. Even though it is in a busy part of the city, once inside, we felt we were in a Greek garden. We enjoyed the Chicken Frites with oregano fries, Mediterranean salad, and poached tomato with...More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed June 24, 2022

Had dinner twice in the last month in this restaurant because was twice in NY on business and both times stayed at the Intercontinental Barclay hotel, which 2 mins walk from the restaurant. Both times the experience has been consistently good. Great staff, friendly and...More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed June 8, 2022

The night was rainy, but we walked into one of the warmest and most welcoming places we could imagine. Greek music, fish flown in from the Mediterranean, and staff who had all the charm and hospitality of Greece. My husband ordered the grilled langoustines and...More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed June 8, 2022 via mobile

Gentlemen, do you want to score huge first date points? My suitor took me to Avra for our first date meal and my first thought was, “He knows what I’m worth.” Lovely ambience, stunning food and great company. A must repeat. By the way, the...More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed June 3, 2022 via mobile

Average food despite expensive prices. I was surprised by the lack of flavour and basic cuisine. The service is good, although it appears that they want customers in and out as soon as possible. The atmosphere is also not as relaxed as it should be...More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed June 1, 2022

It's been since before the Pandemic that we were here. This Greek restaurant is one of the best. The stuffed Calamari ($25.95) and Avra Chips ($26.95) are always great & we recommend them! The Arctic Char ($39.95) & Lavraki (Loup de Mer) @ $1.37/lab) were...More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed May 18, 2022 via mobile

Great traditional Greek seafood restaurant. A large outdoor area which is perfect for nice weather. The prix fixe lunch is a great deal. Lots of choices and very fresh food. The calamari was perfectly cooked and the grilled fish was also really good. Generous portions....More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed May 17, 2022 via mobile

Exactly what we needed. I wanted to order the entire menu. Amazing food and lovely dining experience and service. We almost came back the next night with a larger group!

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed April 28, 2022

When we have stayed at the Lexington Hotel we have had lunch here a couple of times. The restaurant is across the street and it is quite good. We would return. Yo7 might fit it into the Greek Restaurant category, but they broaden the description...More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed February 28, 2022 via mobile

Just around the corner from out Hotel Thai stylish Greek restaurant surpasses its Beverly Hills location in food quality . the LA location was more chic but the food lacked “Greek” This one on the other hand , location is solid and typical dark ,...More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Response from beaharper | Reviewed this property |
No Shorts, mostly casual. I would not recommend a t-shirt, either
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I recommend Milos
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