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What to order: 16‑Layer Chocolate Cake · Chilean Sea Bass Plaki · Lavraki (branzino) ceviche · Zucchini and Eggplant ChipsFrom Google Maps reviews.
Some restaurants are consistently great, and Avra Rockefeller Plaza is one of them. The food hits every single time, but this visit was on another level. Our host gave us the full dining experience, walking us through incredible recommendations and perfectly pairing each course with the right drinks. What impressed me most was that he actually stopped us from over-ordering, saying he wanted every dish he recommended to be remembered rather than lost in a table full of food. That kind of confid
I recently went for lunch at Avra after attending Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and it was a wonderful experience. I opted for the three-course lunch menu and enjoyed it tremendously. I started with the tomato and feta salad, which was perfectly dressed. The tomatoes were beautifully ripe and paired wonderfully with the feta. For the main course, I had the lavraki, which is one of my favorite fish and something I’ve had many times before. The preparation here was absolutely fabulous - simple
We had such a fantastic dinner at Avra. The food was incredible. The zucchini and eggplant chips were perfectly crisp and easily the highlight of the table. A huge thank you to Ernest for making the night so special. He was incredibly helpful and attentive, and his recommendations were spot on. He really added that extra touch of hospitality that made the whole experience memorable. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re at Rockefeller Center!
From the Jan 5, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Frozen food was thawed in an unsafe way.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.