Avra Nails

"The laid-back luxury of the Greek islands has arrived, thanks to this cavernous beauty that has stolen the hearts of all and sundry. There's a breezy elegance inside; add on a menu of clean and classic flavors and you’ll instantly get the drift. Pull up a chair and be greeted by olives, radishes, and hummus to snack on while perusing the menu. Seafood is supreme, although the Greek salad keeps its promise of crunch and punch. Diners may then select their "catch" and have it cooked to specification—behold the wonderfully crisp and fleshy St. Pierre (John Dory). Tuna sashimi is a bliss-filled bite, while roasted red pepper with barrel-aged feta proves that vegetables aren't an afterthought.Galactoboureco with orange-lemon syrup is a transporting finish." - Michelin Inspector

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"Just a stone’s throw from Rodeo Drive, this upscale restaurant specializes in refined Mediterranean cuisine and ultra-fresh seafood in a beautifully lit, airy space. Whether you’re nestled in a booth for dinner or perched at the bar at lunch, you can pair traditional Greek dishes and grilled fish with any one of the Hellenic-influenced cocktails. Don’t skip Pandora’s Present, a Ketel One vodka-based drink with pomegranate juice, raspberry puree, and a sprig of rosemary." - Bernadette Machard de Gramont

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"It’s entirely possible that Avra was created precisely for the purpose of a meal with your agent. And they’ve certainly succeeded - Janet likes it because her office is directly above the restaurant, and also eating here signals which tax bracket she’s in. This place is showy and overpriced considering the mostly mediocre (and sometimes terrible) food, but focus on the salads and you should be OK." - brett keating

Where To Be Seen And Not Eat In LA - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Avra is a gaudy, over-the-top restaurant in Beverly Hills that’s trying its best to fit in with the neighborhood. Considering the crowd of screeching executives, lost tourists, and over-medicated locals desperately showing off which tax bracket they fell into this year, it appears as if they’re succeeding. On paper, Avra is a Greek restaurant, but aside from some mediocre saganaki and a $35 octopus appetizer, it’s really just a seafood spot for people who don’t like flavor. So save some money by skipping the food entirely, and then snag a table on the patio next to the valet line - it’s the cheapest circus in town." - brant cox

The 16 Great Restaurants For A Lunch Meeting In LA - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Avra’s massive dining room in Beverly Hills is absolutely beautiful to look at, and that alone makes it a power lunch superstar in this part of town. Yes, it’s gaudy and over-the-top, and the upscale Greek menu is filled entirely with dishes you’ll forget about in two hours, but if you’re looking to impress an out-of-town client or absolutely humiliate a workplace enemy in public, keep Avra on your shortlist." - jess basser sanders, brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder