AVANA

AVANA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   stacie

   Philadelphia5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Food was good but overpriced. Ambience was less than what I expected.
   

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   Grace

   Philadelphia4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Food was amazing, nothing on the menu is average. I appreciate my waitress, she went above and beyond. The only downside, when you arrive, standing there at the door waiting for someone to seat me and greet me when the employees are just talking by the bar, took too much time.
   

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   MicheleW

   Philadelphia4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Exceptional service and food. Atmosphere was lively and I can’t wait to go back!
   

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   Nikki

   Philadelphia4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Amazing can’t wait to return . Food was amazing Service was top tier
   

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   Johari

   Philadelphia24 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Avan was a great choice! The staff was pleasant and friendly, and the food was amazing! We had a few appetizers and entrees, the #1 appetizer was the oxtail pizza omg can't stop talking about it, it was delicious and very flavorful. My #1 entree was the lobster Mac it was one of the best I've had, it was soooo good! We had the lemon radiance drink and that was good as well and did not lack liquor. Overall Avana was a 10/10 hands down! I can't wait to go back!
   

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   Anita

   Philadelphia3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

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

   Food and Service was great ambience as well,the one issue I had was the music it contained quite a bit of profanity it just wasn’t for me.
   

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   Ayanna

   Philadelphia1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

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

   The overall dining experience was ok, but for the price of the dinner I was expecting more. The service was sub-par. The waitress was not attentive, did not check on us .We were there to celebrate our anniversary.. The waitress as ask us in the beginning if we were celebrating anything, we told her. Not sure if she remembered, after dinner she didn't acknowledge us. Not impressed at all. Over priced drinks , and meals. The atmosphere was nice and the appearance is nice. I would not dine there again
   

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   Shonda

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

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

   Enjoyed my Birthday dinner! Service was EXCELLENT
   

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   Donna

   Philadelphia1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

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

   The ambience was really nice . Our server was really friendly and accommodating. However, we were somewhat disappointed with our order. My husband ordered a well done steak that came out clearly not well done . The server was really good about it and had the kitchen cook him another steak. Second time it was perfect . I ordered Shrimp Scampi which was good but cold . The server apologized and said the kitchen staff is new . I would go back a second time to see if the new kitchen staff has had time to adjust .
   

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    Ellen

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

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

    Executive Chef Darryl Harmon's menu is divine. Four of us dined at Avana on Saturday, April 12 and every dish was served with precise timing, excellent preparation, and attentive service. Our server, Chrissy, knew the menu well and provided wonderful recommendations for drinks, appetizers, and entrees as follows: -Caesar salad *prepared tableside with equal parts skill and entertainment by Mr. Stackhouse -Crispy cauliflower bites with a savory buffalo zing -An amazing thin crust pizza with oxtails, greens and other ingredients one would never imagine on a pizza. Great app with six generous slices. A must -have that cannot be found anywhere else! -Deviled eggs topped with crispy catfish -one could not find a creamier egg which was enhanced by the catfish bite on top! For the entrees, I cannot do them justice in describing the flavors and Chef Harmon's expert preparation. All were delicious and I would not hesitate to suggest trying each. Even with dividing three entrees among four ladies, we still had food left. -Watermelon Glazed Chilean Sea Bass -King Salmon -Lazy Lobster Mac & Cheese *Caution -this is a huge portion that should be shared with three of four people! Every selection was perfectly seasoned, cooked to perfection, and served promptly. We did not have room for dessert. If you want to experience Southern cooking with an elevated, creative flair, this is the dining experience for you!
    

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