The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The starter, bacon wrapped shrimp was fantastic. The steak fried rice as well as the bourbon seared steak was delicious. They have a great tiki themed decor, and a fun staff. Very welcoming. read more

Avanu - Bacon wrapped shrimp - Diners Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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First and foremost, I have to give a shoutout to Ashley. She took care of us. I asked her about different things on the menu and she was very helpful in the answers. You could tell she definitely ate everything on the menu at least once; not faking it. This is the place to go on happy hour! We went for the oysters and took down oysters, nachos, and rolls. If you love oysters, this is your jam. Try the peach hot sauce (Ashley recommended it); you will not regret it. My friends each got bottles to take home. The speciality oysters are fantastic. I usually don't stray from raw but in this case I had to make several exceptions. The photos should help understand why. The rooftop is a perfect place to eat on any kind of weather day. How can you not like seeing the skyline of the beachtown?! We had a wonderful time and definitely recommend it to anyone wanting the beachtown vibe away from the seaside aspect. read more

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We love Avenu and stop by every time we visit New Smyrna Beach. Yesterday we made happy hour, which is great with food and drink prices. We had a nice glass of wine along with Shrimp and Scallop egg rolls, the Kona seafood chowder and a bacon jam slider. Easy to see why that chowder has won awards. The service was excellent as always. The bartenders are friendly and attentive. The restaurant is beautiful... three floors of art, gorgeous details and comfortable seating. We prefer the rooftop bar but there's one downstairs as well. Thank you, Avenu, for another great visit! read more

Avanu - Diners Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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We visited twice during our trip to NSB (New Smyrna Beach). The first was 5/13, Patrick was our amazing server and 5/15 with Briana. Management definitely found two great employees as they made both visits memorable, fun and so enjoyable. On both visits we had the half order or pork nachos on HH. This 1/2 order is larger than most restaurants full order at a fraction of the cost. They were absolutely delicious. I wasn't a fan however of the Bulgogi Bao Bun. Slightly soggy and not much flavor but the pork on the nachos was so tasty I forgot all about the bun. This restaurant upstairs had such a nice breeze on both visits. One thing about the breeze, do not leave the large drink menu standing as it fell over spilling my drink lol. My bad. Such a fun place, very relaxing. Good for families, couples, large parties etc. The restaurant and bathrooms were very clean. We look forward to coming again soon. read more

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My friend brought me here Saturday night because from 9pm to close they have Happy Hour specials. Happy Hour specials on the weekend are unheard of. We sat at the rooftop bar. The bartender was nice. My friend ordered a glass of wine. We shared some appetizers (BBQ pork slider and shrimp & scallop egg roll). Each cost $7. The bread for the BBQ pork slider was burnt but it still tasted good. There was a live music. It was a cool spot. read more

Avanu - Happy Hour appetizers - Diners Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

After a morning at the beach, we came to Avanu for lunch and had a good experience. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful with great air conditioning and a pretty rooftop. We were able to get seated immediately and service was good. To drink, I got the Purple linen. It was bad. It wasn't really purple and I couldn't taste any gin. It just tasted like sparkling cucumber lemon water. I replaced it with an Aperol spritz, which was very good. My mom got the frozen pina colada and the rope of pearls cocktail and loved them both. It seems the purple linen was a one off bad experience since everything else was tasty. I appreciated that they replaced the drink. For an appetizer, we got the duck fat fried French fries. They were very good and a great portion for sharing. They were hot, crisp, and had parm on top. For my entree, I got the fresh catch sandwich with blackened Mahi Mahi and curly fries. The fish was perfectly cooked and the lemon aioli it came with was absolutely delicious. The fries were nice and fresh too. My mom got 3 bao buns and loved them. The Asian slaw they came with was also very tasty. The portions were good for the price. Overall, we liked it here and will definitely come back. read more

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One of the only places to get sushi in new Smyrna beach really great view strong drinks however the sushi, and poke nachos were seriously underwhelming, I have to rate it a one star because the sushi roll which was a spicy tuna was extremely disappointing in 3 ways #1 the tuna itself wasn't flavourful it was slightly sweet and the panko mix didn't help normally spiciness would be mixed into the tuna, #2 the sushi rice was too sweet and too wet not enough vinegar, #3 there was too much panko vs tuna. And no real spiciness. The poke nachos while a big portion wasn't executed right the wontons held about 95% of the total plate while the jalapeño and poke was last 5% the wasabi aioli didn't have a strong enough wasabi taste and the wontons didn't have enough of a crunch. I would suggest a smaller plate with a more even ratio and more spiciness Also oysters at 6$ a dozen great deal but still the oysters didn't look as fresh but at 6$ you're not expecting top notch so they get a pass on that. Service was good ambiance was great but the fundamentals are missing on the food. read more

Avanu - Spicy tuna - Diners Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

We sat upstairs on the rooftop which was beautiful. Had a large party of 14 people and our server did a great job keeping everyone's orders straight. We ordered a variety of food at our end of the table- the oyster sampler was fantastic. Our favorites were the street corn, the garlic butter/parm, and the Rockefeller. We also ordered edamame as an appetizer. Entrees: we ordered the short rib with Gouda risotto, the Thai chicken noodles, and the Bao combo. We all really enjoyed our entrees. The short rib with the risotto had amazing flavor but a little salty. It was a great night for our group of girls read more

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If you're eating here at the weekend ask for Caen. While the rest of the service team are great, Caen is an exceptional sever. It was my first time eating at Avanu and I'm a fan. I stopped in for a quick bite on a busy Saturday and chose the indoor, and air conditioned, option downstairs. Food was great. The drinks list is compact and has something for everyone. The upstairs area overlooks Flagler Ave and in addition to being a big space has live music, and a great big bar. It was too warm for me on this visit but next time I'll look to sit up there. read more

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Went for lunch and happy hour And the food and drink were great! Great prices. Service was great, too. Our server, Makenzie was excellent! read more

Avanu is a cool spot! Love all the "events" they host to bring people in. Especially when there is a shuttle going off and trivia night. The food is good as well! Definitely will be back! read more

Avanu - Seafood Stack - Diners Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

As a local we love this place. We especially come for Ash. We love it when she's working the bar. Ash also Waitresses some days but, if you want a specialty drink she's the one to go to she's truly becoming a mixologist. On to the restaurant. It's has a great atmosphere. We love coming during happy hour. Prices are some of the best. $1 oysters on weekdays and cold $4 beers We also love coming during the weekend for a "nice dinner". We usually get the fish special, but the steak fried rice is among one of the best Ive had out. I would definitely recommend coming here. Ask for ASH! If you come. She'll take care of you. Great view as a bonus. read more

Avanu - Outside sitting - Diners Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Brunch was great! Drinks always on point. 3 levels of dining. Bottom 2 indoors. Shaded rooftop dining with full bar, tvs, fans... and saw a live rocket launch from nearby Cape Canaveral. Our server was great. Very helpful and attentive. Manager informed us of upcoming launch and where to look... and updated us again after the short delay. Always nice to have a bird's eye view of Flagler Ave as well. We love that place, indoors or out. read more

Avanu - Bloody Mary - Diners Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Imagine this - we're laying on the beach and a plane flies by with an advertisement for Avanu. It's our girls day. We're feeling adventurous. So we go. And Avanu did not disappoint! Okay, here's the tea: 1. Atmosphere was GREAT. We sat upstairs and the views were beautiful and the breeze was relaxing. It started to get a little too chilly and started sprinkling. Before we could even mention it to staff, they started lowering the awning and we were comfortable again. That was so considerate, and I love how quick they responded. 2. Pricing was fair. We went during happy hour and all my friends got oysters but I'm not an oyster girl personally. Some enjoyed. Some thought they were rubbery. The happy hour deal is $1 regular oysters, $2 specialty oysters and $4 well drinks. 3. Drinks were hit or miss for our table. I got the carribbean tini and it tasted great, loved all the fruity flavors! 2 of my friends got the blackberry cocktail and said it was WAY too strong. My other 2 friends got the orange dreamsicle, but said there was no orange; and a coastal coconut and enjoyed it. 4. Time for the review of the actual food. Majority of the table got bao buns - the general consensus was that they loved the pork belly bao, and weren't crazy about the other flavors they ordered. My friend that got a salmon roll said the rice was mushy but the fish was great. I got the short rib and gouda risotto, and I OBVIOUSLY got the best dish at the table. Short rib was tender and asian flavors were GREAT. The Gouda risotto was different- in a good way. For my first time having risotto, I LOVED everything about this dish. Overall, my friends didn't enjoy it as much as I did. But I loved it and would recommend EVERYTHING I got (Trust me). Reminder: O got the short rib and a caribbean tini. Thank me later, guys. read more

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We tried to sit on the roof top but it was raining at the tables were wet so we sat downstairs in the main dining room. The server was very nice and helpful. We got a couple cocktails and I got the bao buns. I would have preferred them steamed but they recommended them flash fried. A little different texture than what I like with my buns. The short rib bao was dry but the kahlua pork and chicken was great. Fun place to visit. read more

Avanu - Diners Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Came with my brother and his husband, this is a place they like to go and love the $1 oysters. They had $4 beers, wine and well drinks. We had fried calamari, roast pork nachos, shrimp, and nap buns. All was delicious. We were seated immediately and enjoyed our meal on the upper floor which is open to the outdoors with a bar in the center. Great place. Loved the pork belly bao buns the best! read more

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My first time at Avanu on Flagler new Smyrna beach the food was great great taste. The calamari had crushed peanuts and pickled onions on top. The chowder was a tie infused chowder with with fish and the sticky ribs over Gouda. Risotto was fabulous. I've had risotto in some places that didn't come out well, but this was very well done read more

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Avanu is a three story restaurant located in the heart of Flagler Ave. As a local, I've been wanting to try this place for a while and was excited to bring my mom here for the first time! Upon entry, you are greeted by a beautiful downstairs area and can use either the stairs or elevator to reach the top floor. They have these screens on the top floor that can be lowered or raised based on the weather which is wonderful to have in Florida. The staff were overall friendly but the service was extremely slow. It wasn't busy and our food took over an hour. Sadly, our waitress was also nowhere to be found. As a seafood lover, I was excited to try several different options. We ordered the shrimp appetizer which was a creative combination of shrimp, cream cheese, bacon with a sweet chili sauce. My mom ordered the bao buns and was disappointed that they fry the buns. The contents were delicious but you miss the fluffy cloud like texture of a traditionally prepared bao. I got the poke stack which consisted of cold rice topped with hard mango, tuna and seaweed salad. Given the prices, you'd expect more from the food. With some improvements in the service and elevation of the food, this place has the potential to be among the rest of the great restaurants on Flagler. read more

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Amazing food. Great vibes and service. We got our food pretty fast and the drinks were good. read more

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This restaurant is a staple and one of my favorite spots in NSB. The rooftop is gorgeous 24/7 & service is always so inviting. My fiancé and I recent visited in NYE, Dallas served us at one of the patio tables. Dallas is so warm and friendly & full of menu insight. He helped me decide on the poke stack (SO worth it). The few cold nights we get are rescued by the heaters located throughout the patio and the abundance of TV's are a great addition for game days. The best part? Live music... like all the time. Do yourself a favor, for whatever you're looking for; cheap drinks, delicious food, great service, or incredible views... just stop in here. We'll certainly always be back. read more

View is beautiful from the upper deck. Food and drinks are delicious. Staff is friendly and place is clean.

This place was gorgeous. The main floor is a very sleek dark bar atmosphere. The upstairs was open air dining with beautiful views of the surrounding areas. The menu is eclectic and somewhat adventurous. I had a Thai noodle dish that was sooo flavorful. Staff was attentive but not overbearing. While it was a popular spot that was busy on a Friday night ,there was plenty of seating options available and it didn't " feel" crowded. read more

Waitstaff is so rude and unprofessional I have been there three times now and each time have been treated poorly. It's a shame, when all other establishments I have experienced have been welcoming and courteous Patronize others. Avoid them read more

Avanu is fantastic in many ways. It's tough to impress me, it's not that I'm super picky but you have to go over and above just taking my order and bringing me food to make it exemplary. And let me tell you, Avanu was a rare gem where everything made for a spectacular experience. Our party of four came to dine on a Thursday. We were directed up to the third floor, where we were seated at a high top promptly. The view from the third floor, sets a great scene for dining. Then came our smiling server, Jess. She is a top notch server by anyone's measure. If you had a question, she had a suggestion that made your choice better. Whatever you needed she was there at the time that you needed it. A quick look from across the room with a thumbs up just to make sure everything was going well tells you she takes great care of her tables. Our beverage order came quickly soon, followed by half a dozen oysters and pork dumplings appetizer. Our meals consisted of Sticky short ribs with Gouda risotto, Steak fried rice, & bulgogi and pork bao buns with Gouda risotto and seaweed salad sides. We would order everything again. The food was all fresh, very delicious and just the right portion. You can even purchase one of their really cool branded glasses, which I have proudly been drinking out of all week long! The opportunity to dine here should not be missed. read more

Avanu - Take home a glass. - Diners Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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Clean and beautiful.. great food not sushi though.. everything else is spot on.. drinks are great and the service is fantastic. The view is amazing. read more

Kaitlyn was patient , knowledgeable and sweet! Food was phenomenal and upstairs was fun. Rooftop was fun

My sister took me here because she loved the soup and oysters at a previous visit, so she took me to share the experience as she knows I enjoy great restaurants. So disappointed, wine was okay, we ordered wine and food on the top floor, she received her soup and oysters, then I inquired about my slider, bartender said she would check on it. No response. My sister ordered another wine hoping my food would be delivered, oh no, asked again, checked again, no response to us. Finally I told bartender I just wanted the check, that was ready immediately! After I paid the check, my slider was delivered, almost given to table next to us, but they sweetly said it was ours most likely. No offer to make amends at all. So disappointed. read more

Avanu on Flagler is top shelf in New Smyrna Beach! When you arrive, bypass the indoor dining for 3rd level and take in the view, sunny and breezy!! Our server Shelby was exceptional! The service was quick and food was hot! We ordered calamari for our appetizer, it had a sweet chili sauce and was so tasty!! We ordered grilled blackened Mahi sandwich that held together well with the toasted bun served with curly fries! We also ordered the shrimp and scallop sliders that will surprise your taste buds!! Served with curly fries!! Stella to drink! This was a wonderful experience, and I cannot stress enough about the ambiance!! read more

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This place is incredible. It is all worth the hype. I took my girl here for her birthday and it was just magnificent. I really really really advise you to come here. I know for sure I will be coming back soon. Don't overthink it. Go. read more

You got me at Fresh Oysters during Happy Hour! Stopped by to check it out as I have Avanu on my list to visit. Will definitely try several dishes inside/downstairs when I come back. Interesting menu so I'll update when the time comes. Service was quick. Lively casual ambiance at the rooftop even if it was in the middle of the day. I can imagine it getting loud at night/weekends though. read more

Avanu - Virgin Strawberry Mojito - Diners Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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Food and view were both very nice, it has a deck that faces both Flagler ave and you can see the ocean in the distance, very nice and neat and clean, it has a large seating area, the food was very good I had the shrimp and rice and was awesome. Definitely great to meet up with friends and have a drink and food and take in the atmosphere. read more

Avanu - View facing east towards the ocean. - Diners Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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Great food & live music!! Jeremy was awesome even though the place was super busy he was great checking in on us!! Thank you for great experience Jeremy!!! read more

Amazing ambiance and view of Flagler. Food was great and service was even better. Great menu selections and the kitchen was very accommodating with my food allergies. read more

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Delightful, great food, great service, and great atmosphere and loved being on the big balcony on the rooftop. Highly recommend it. The Bao Buns & Kona Chowder were fantastic! read more

We ate on the rooftop and it was a really nice vibe! The service was kind and we all enjoyed our time. I got the Bulgogi Salad and it was pretty good! I've never had Bulgogi so I didn't love it, but I might just not be the target audience. Overall pretty good, kind service, and I'd go back for mostly drinks and snacks or happy hour :) read more

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The drinks were lovely and the service was pleasant. Beautiful views of the beautiful New Smyrna Beach. The size of our appetizers was so tiny we were shocked as to the size, be sure to order a few if you want to share with the table. Roof top is accessible via an elevator if you are with an elderly person unable to climb three story flight of stairs. Great tip of the day. Highly recommend you visit here. Inside is beautiful as well looks more upscale . A must visit while at the beach while bar hopping the strip. read more

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Here on New Year's Eve when there is great football. One of the main TVs is out/black.??? And it's the coldest day in NSB and they don't have any propane for the heaters at 7 pm. Who's in charge of planning!??!! All the employees say ask our manager. Thankfully the bartenders are awesome! read more

Exceptional menu and the food we ordered was out of this world. We sat up on the roof, it is very beautiful up there. We thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance and the food. I would 100% recommend this place for a great meal, exceptional service and lovely outdoor seating. read more

I wish the food was better. The service is slow, I've waited over an hour for food to come out. The atmosphere is the main thing they have going for them. I am plant based and I appreciate their few options on the menu, however they are nothing special and the taste is about a 5/10. I am happy to see that they added some more options from when they first opened. I've tried the tofu bao buns and house salad and they were ok. My friends got the Korean chicken sandwich and said it was not good at all, really dry and the bread was especially disappointing. The smash burger was also subpar, needs like a house sauce. They also have no sauces for fries, just ketchup. If you're just looking for a place to drink and hang out this is a great spot. The drinks are fresh and delicious! It's a fun vibe to sit up at the rooftop and listen to live music with a cocktail and some friends. read more

Came here last night for drinks and had great service and good drinks. Came back for lunch today and had more great service, great drinks, and awesome food. The bartenders were super cool, the shrimp/scallop sliders were amazing, and the "Island Time" $4 beers were perfect. This is a great NSB spot. Make sure you go to the rooftop. read more

Avanu - Shrimp & Scallop Sliders - Diners Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida