AVA MediterrAegean

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   Ed

   VIP

   Tampa

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and atmosphere are outstanding. The service is some of the best I have ever had.
   

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   Byrd

   Orlando

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   I decided to take my wife to this place for her birthday and it was quite disappointing. They sat us at a table where i was continuously bumped into and hit the whole night. When we went to order our food which was Brussels sprouts, octopus, tuna tartar and rice. The server took the order said we made good choices. He then came back and said they were out of Brussel sprouts. My wife took some time to think and then said okay I would like the Caesar salad. He came back a minute later again and said they were out of that as well. We ordered another salad. The food started to arrive and 20 minutes went by with the octopus still not at the table. We flagged down the server since he had not come to check on us to only discover he forgot to put in the octopus which is what my wife really wanted for her birthday. The salad was delicious though and the highlight of the experience.
   

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   Marcos

   Orlando

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   I had high hopes for this restaurant after making a reservation four months in advance, but the experience left much to be desired. We arrived at 7:15 PM for a 7:30 reservation but weren’t seated until 7:45. Despite our planning, the table seemed hastily put together—it was cramped, positioned next to the kitchen and a wall, and left half our party squeezing to get in and out. The food, unfortunately, didn’t redeem the evening. At $30-$80 per plate, the quality was underwhelming and not worth the cost. To make matters worse, the restaurant was filled with smoke, likely due to a malfunctioning kitchen hood. The overwhelming smell of garlic and pepper made it feel like we were being pepper-sprayed. The staff had to prop open a door near our table to ventilate the space, leaving us exposed to the chilly air, which was particularly uncomfortable for my 85-year-old grandmother. The ambiance was another disappointment. The website suggests a relaxed, fine-dining atmosphere, but the reality was quite different. Loud, rowdy guests and music reminiscent of a nightclub clashed with any expectations of a refined dining experience. Overall, this was an incredibly disappointing visit. For the price and anticipation, the experience was far below standard.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Fort Lauderdale

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My absolute favorite restaurant. We drive from Tampa to go to Ava. Service and Food are outstanding. My husband and I love this place. You will not be disappointed. Dress code? YES! Thank you for that Ava. If you insist on going out in public in your pajamas and crocs, skip Ava! Put yourself together, snappy casual with the coolest of vibes and plan on having an exceptional dining experience. ♥️
   

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   Victor

   VIP

   Orlando

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   AVA is a great place to dine with an incredible Vibe, Victor our waiter was amazing and the food was excellent.
   

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   Nicole

   Orlando

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We can last night for my birthday and had the most amazing time. The food, the service , the experience was 10/10. The staff really did amazing making sure I had an amazing experience. Thank you ! I will be recommending everyone to this spot !
   

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   Héctor

   Orlando

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Todo fue perfecto, la atención, los detalles, estuvimos celebrando graduación, cumpleaños y aniversario y la verdad fue una noche de ensueño… Lo recomendamos al mil por ciento, la relación precio calidad se ajusta perfectamente
   

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   Rich

   VIP

   New York City

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on 10 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great service, amazing food. A little pricey. I love it. I’ve been here about 4-5 times and I make a reservation every time I’m in Orlando.
   

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   iryna

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food is great, ate here many times, what gets to me is that they ask for dress code but some of their tables do not have table cloth. Also, servers lean across the table to pour water instead al beverages, all empty plates, and utensils should be served from the guest's right. Just no etiquette.
   

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    Bryant

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    In making my reservation 1 whole month in advance as well to mention in my reservation that it was to celebrate my wife’s birthday. I had hoped to experience the ambiance of the restaurant but unfortunately was seated at a round table that was in a corner where I had a view of the bar and door. To add injury to insult having acknowledged by the hostesses and server whom asked if it was I was our first time at this establishment and that we’re celebrating a birthday was extremely disappointed. Including to have been approached by another person from the bar to come over to the inconvenient seating to make unnecessary remarks. So I don’t see myself returning to this place ever again and will be voicing my experience on other platforms, Overall Highly disappointed with our experience !
    

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