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AvaLena's Bar + Grill

4.0 (51 reviews)

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Caren B.

I love Avalena's! I have been coming since it opened. The food and drinks are always so good as well as the staff. My favorite staff member is Courtney. She is always so friendly and makes the best drinks! She is also good at drink suggestions and I trust her to make me whatever she would like.

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Stopped by on a busy Saturday night and still got a table right away. Staff was very friendly and helpful, and the Hawaiian pizza was great! Even though it was understandably loud because of the game and crowd, is wasn't so loud that you had to yell to be heard, which was really nice. Only cons were that the drink/food menus and table were super sticky, and they primarily had IPAs on draft (though that might be a pro for others!)...but otherwise a solid experience and definitely want to go back!

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Lisa D.

I absolutely recommend Avalenas!! We got the chicken pot pie, and a burger. Both of them were delicious, and my friend and I are picky eaters. I might even dare to say the best mashed potatoes l've had, and I could live off mashed potatoes! Our waitress was attentive, personable, and made our visit a fun one - if you go, ask for Christine! Thanks Avalenas for the awesome time, you have made a new regular!

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Great pizza! Service was friendly and quick! Highly recommend as a place to go with family and friends

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Thank you so much for the great review, Jeanne!

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Service at the bar isn't great but food was good. Bartender was overwhelmed - waited 15 minutes and then waived her down.

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Delicious pizza and fantastic had tacos! Courtney is a very attentive bartende...kind and thoughtful!

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Thank you so much for the great review Liz!

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Great food, good staff! Nice selection of food Definitely going back in the future. Very spacious and clean!

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Thank you so much for the great review Laura !

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Really good pizza. Nice Italian style crust. Attentive staff. Busy place. Great addition to that plaza.

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