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    4.1 (1k reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Mj J.

    What a fun time in A2 checking out a new spot. My friend suggested meeting up at Aventura for Happy Hour. It's a quaint chic restaurant serving up Spanish fare. The Happy Hour menu was quite extensive with tapas style items to try and beverages are discounted from 3-6pm. We enjoyed sharing many things off the menu. The food was very tasty and the sauces blended perfectly with each dish. I really enjoyed my cocktails, too! This is most certainly a fun spot to try!

    Paella Americana
    Kamryn A.

    Haven't been here in years and it is just as I remember! Food is always good and service is quick. The croquettes were perfectly salty and creamy inside! The steak skewers were great and super tender. Not pictured are the most fabulous churros with caramel and chocolate-- I could eat these every day! The restaurant was quiet since we went on a weekday but I'm sure it is busy on weekends. Ann Arbor must go!

    SEÑORITO mahi-mahi, calamari, prawns, garlic, sofrito
    Ayatt F.

    Love this place! First time here with a group of ladies and it was great! The service was quick and amazing! Server was great and recommend amazing items! The food was great and full of flavor! P

    Pulpo & Tortilla Espanola
    Katie W.

    Stellar visit to Aventura every time I'm in town! Wonderful happy hour deals at the bar. Great, friendly service!

    PULPO EN SU TINTA Gambas Al Ajillo
    Suliyat O.

    We went to Aventura on a Sunday evening in summer and they were able to seat us - I was pleased by this! Even though it was busy, we were still able to get a nice seat in the main dining area. We might have ordered the paella because that's what they are most known for ... but this requires an advanced order of at least 40 mins (on a less busy night). My friend and I were on a slight time limit, so we decided to skip the paella and order some tapas instead. Of course we order the batatas bravas (a must have and classic) and then we chose two other tapas at random; We also ordered the PULPO EN SU TINTA (baby octopus on top of squid ink (very interesting, not our favorite but interesting presentation) and the Gambás (grilled and seasoned shrimp (we loved this). The service was great, but we were expecting all three tapas to arrive at the same time. Instead we received each tapa plate at a different time - seemed like 20 mins between each plate... by the time the last plate arrived at our table, the food was already cold. The restaurant is beautiful; there are dimmed lights throughout the restaurant, giving it a cool and intimate vibe - very good place for a romantic date or fancy night out with friends or solo. One thing I wasn't a fan of and that I noticed when we got up from the table to find the bathroom is that the tables/chairs are positioned pretty close to each other in some areas and this makes it hard to move and flow around the restaurant. Overall, nice restaurant and wished I got to try one of the paellas!

    Croquetas De Bacalao.
    Christa K.

    Had a nice dinner at Aventura a couple weeks ago. We came in on a Wednesday evening with no reservations- luckily we were able to get a table without waiting. The restaurant itself is beautiful and I loved the look of the bar. Our server was great and explained the menu making some recommendations. We decided on the Brussels, papas, mushroom balls, dates, and the chicken paella. We also ordered wine and beer. The tapas were all delicious but we especially enjoyed the dates and potatoes with egg on top. I think next time we would skip the paella and just stick with more tapas. Only other negative was it was a bit loud- tables were close and sound traveled through the space. Would visit again!

    We loved this wine. Perfect red that didn't give me a headache.
    Shelley A.

    I always love coming here for dinner. We tried some new things on the menu so I thought I would update my reviews. New and notable...I'd love to have again: FLOR DE ALCACHOFA artichoke, salt cured egg yolk, lemon, anchovy aioli $13 POLLO A LA PARRILLA seared crispy chicken, red wine sauce, salsa verde, baby carrots Half...$32 I'm also noting that I liked the Boston Madeira today better than the New York. We usually get the churros and given that they are so rich, I think the zing in the Boston would have been a nice complement to the churros. The New York put the churros into the "too much sweets" category. I also loved the pictured wine with our meal. We often struggle because I often get a headache with red wine, and this one was delicious and didn't give me a headache. A perfect selection for a Pinot noir lover. Wahoo!! As always, the service was outstanding and the meal was perfectly paced. Thanks again for a marvelous experience!

    Joyce L.

    Reservations: I would recommend getting reservations since this is a main street restaurant. Ambiance: very spacious and the vibe is cozy and the interior design is spot on. Service: The service is always nice and I enjoy eating here. Food $$: This is a more tapas style so I would get the seafood paella and then get some tapas to compliment the main entree. Audience: Solo Trip [ ] Family Friendly [X] Friends [X] Date Spot [X] Recommendations/tips: Overall, they have restaurant week deals but if you know what you like it might be a better choice!

    Setas and brussel sprouts
    Jimin H.

    Highly recommend getting a reservation for this restaurant especially if you are going at prime time on a weekend. The food was delicious and our favorite was the setas which were mushrooms over a yogurt sauce. The churros which I didnt get a picture of were also so fluffy, warm, and delicious. Would definitely recommend this restaurant as the service is always top notch and food is delicious! It is tapas style so the bill can add up.

    Gin cocktail and mocktail
    Nisha N.

    Went for happy hour! The vibes are cute and the service was great. The charcuterie board was good for the price. Got one of the gin cocktails which was also very light and refreshing. Would go back with a larger group to try the dinner menu

    Prawns
    Linda I.

    I consider Aventura a wonderful option for slightly more special occasion meals, and best with groups of at least 3 or 4 to maximize the variety of bites you can try (tapas wise and with the paella). Reservations highly suggested! Aventura accommodated my group of 12 well for an early Sunday dinner. They have a limit of 6 checks per party (which I am supportive of), so we ended up grouping into smaller ordering parties of 2-3 to order, share, and split the bill amongst the smaller groups while sharing the overall meal all together. This did simplify how we shared everything as well. My small group ordered a selection of standard tapas, and enjoyed greatly! Recommendation is 2-3 tapas per person (portion size is on the smaller side, which makes sense for tapas, though pricing is on the higher end). And/or paella shared amongst 2-3. Everything is generally very tasty, I'm not even sure I have clear favorites. There's nothing I haven't enjoyed! The standout for me this last visit was probably the Prawns. Large, tender, and SO flavorful with a great char. Yum!

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    Do you sell gift certificates?

    Do they take reservations for a group of 30 adults on Saturdays?

    Sorry I don't know but they are kind big place

    When is happy hour?

    Our Happy Hour is offered throughout the entire restaurant Monday though Friday from 3pm to 6pm and at the bar only Sunday through Thursday from 10pm to midnight!

    # Asking for a recommendation on the dish? - What is the portion size of Seafood Paella? -…

    Hi John! Last time I went, it was just my significant other and I and we ordered the veggie paella. There was plenty of food for the two of us (and he can eat!) with some leftover! It's a pretty big portion so you should be okay with two people… Read more

    Is this a kid ( ages 8 and 10) friendly place for dinner?

    Note that I don't have any kids of my own so I'm just guessing but I would say it is not. I don't think they have any kid-specific features and it's a bit too mature and formal (which is not to say that it is actually formal). And despite being a… Read more

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