The ambiance is very upscale, across from central park and the metropolitan club, certainly prepares you to spend a nice time, very good service and food but prepared to pay for it. We shared the octopus appetizer very good and asked for the 3 lamb chop dishes and the tuna steak.While we asked for the lamb chops well done, it may have been a bit more than that but still juicy and not chewy. The tuna was very tender. For dessert we had the 16 layer chocolate cake, very good. Overall very good quality of food and service but not sure if a bill for $500 for 4 was really worth it.

This place is amazing. Nice atmosphere, good food and great service. Everything about this place is nice. They have fresh fish that they filet table side. I highly recommend this place for work events, family dining, anniversaries, and birthdays. I will be back.

LOVE THIS PLACE. The food is amazing and the ambiance is beautiful. Bonus points for having an incredible lunch special. This is one of my favorite restaurants. So excited for the weather to warm up so I can join them in their beautiful outdoor setup!

Their prix fixed lunch on the weekends is a great deal for lunch. You need to have reservations especially at this location. We had to sit outside and our seat heat lamp was broken and the light at our table was broken so that took away from the ambiance.

I came here for a birthday lunch in a group of 8 people on a Saturday around 2pm. They sat us in the top level in a nice booth towards the back of the restaurant which was nice since it made our reunion feel a lot more intimate and quiet. Our server got the drink and food orders for our table promptly when we were ready and all the items came out in a very timely and coordinated manner. My boyfriend and I both opted to get the prix fixe menu for lunch since it comes with 3 courses and is very reasonably priced. There are a wide variety of items to choose from for appetizer, entree, and dessert which seem to accommodate for different dietary restrictions, something I appreciated. For my three courses I tried: - Daily Soup Special: this was a creamy cauliflower soup that was super rich, and comforting. The flavor was vibrant and there was a tangy, sweet punch from the balsamic glaze on top. Presentation was beautiful, I almost didn't want to eat it. Portion size is also incredibly generous. I would recommend asking what their soup special is since they are apparently all equally as good. Perfect for a cold rainy day! - Fish of the Day Special: on this day the special was a branzino filet paired with some couscous. The presentation again was very nice. The fish was flaky, buttery, and so full of flavor. It felt lean, healthy, and fresh. The flavor was delicious and very balanced without any element being too overpowering. The couscous was tomato based so it had a vibrant color, and tangy/acidic flavor, but was over a bed of beets which provided a really nice sweet and refreshing contrast. Very filling and enjoyable! - Strawberry cheesecake: small portion which was great considering how full I was at this point. This was a delicious cheesecake, it had the perfect density with a balance of airy fluffiness that made it feel light but enough substance for it to be satisfying. Not too sweet and the strawberry flavor didn't feel artificial or overpowering. Truly delicious. My boyfriend ordered a different set of things but I did try some of his spanakopita which was very good. The pastry was golden and perfectly crispy. It came with a delicious filling of cheese and greens. Two large spanakopitas per portion which I felt was very very generous. Overall, I had a very positive experience here for a weekend lunch. This is a perfect spot to host a birthday lunch with a big group since the prices are reasonable and the ambiance is super nice/elevated. The food is high quality and the service is also very good. They have a downstairs area as well which is more quiet and is just beautiful. Very spacious, aesthetic, and clean. Their lunch prix fixe is truly an amazing deal. Will definitely come back for another special occasion!

Always the best Fish!! This restaurant is sooo good. The ambience is elegant, the servers are eloquent and friendly. The staff is very accommodating and the food is consistently good. It is a nice place for an upbeat dinner and you will often see large parties. The bar is generally full which gives the restaurant a lively vibe.

Space is huge and nicely designed. Place is always packed. Service great . Fish so fresh Branzino sashimi excellent. My halibut was great even the expresso martini was good as were the wines. I usually get nose bleeds when I travel north of 23rd st but this joint was worth the trip.

Had another excellent experience at AVRA Madison. Once again the service and management were as professional as they come. They definitely recognize their regulars and were nice enough to send some complimentary desserts. The food was excellent as usual. The carabineros (scarlet prawns) are pricey but so sweet and delicious. The snake river farms wagyu eye of ribeye was cooked to perfection at medium and well seasoned, though the lamb chops will continue to be my go to meat dish.

Food 8/10 Very fresh fish and exceptional olive oil. Definitely get the branzino-super tender and light. The appetizers were all solid, not the most memorable, but I enjoyed them all. We got the tartare, tomato salad, Avra chips, and the three dips. I thought the Avra chips were better than the ones at Milos, and the yogurt dip was also very fresh. But I think my biggest qualm with the food here is the fact that their pita came in the form of chips and not bread. I dislike chips so I think that honestly took away 2 points. If there was bread, I would've been able to soak up the olive oil even better. Atmosphere 9/10 We got a booth that fit nine people, very cute and kind of separate from the rest of the dining room, so it felt very intimate and perfect for a birthday celebration. Service 9/10 Nothing to complain about, provided us with everything and showed us the fish before they cooked it, so we knew how big the Branzino was :D