The Write-Up

The full story

A glamorous Greek agora on Park Avenue, sophisticated and high-energy from the moment you sit down. Grilled octopus, whole lobster pasta, branzino and baklava anchor a kitchen guests call elite, in a room that turns dim and intimate at dinner and electric when the DJs take over late. Dress up for it, and know the dining room can run warm.

Address

290 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

Price

$$$

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What People Are Saying

The word from guests

Real words from people who have been, gathered from public reviews. AVA Mediterranean holds 4.8 on Google across 12,361 reviews.

“The food was excellent! Gabriel and Scott did a perfect job for us. 100% we'll be regulars here because of the elite food and service.”

Luis R., via MapQuest

“One of the most beautiful restaurant on Park Ave -- AVA combines fantastic service, strong drinks, and delicious food for a night to remember.”

Nhi B., via MapQuest

“I had a really great experience at Ava Mediterranean for magical dining!! The portions were a good size, and the food was fresh, flavorful, and good quality.”

Erin H., via Yelp

Our honest take

The honest part: the kitchen and the room earn the hype, but the air conditioning has a long-running feud with the dining room, and a 20% operations charge lands on the bill whether you noticed it on the menu or not. Go for the food and the scene. Just dress for a warm room, and read the check before you tip on top of it.

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