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    Avoca

    4.5 (274 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Cocktail Bars
    Open • 3:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Dogba with his water bowl.
    Dogba B.

    Avoca has become one of our neighborhood brunch spots. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables in the front street-side seating area, and the staff always makes us feel comfortable. On our visits, I've been offered a water bowl right away, and they even have a dedicated dog menu. Any restaurant that takes my dining experience this seriously gets bonus points from me. The food is classic brunch with a few fun twists. On our most recent visit, Mom ordered the "Egg Slut"--their take on a bacon, egg, and cheese served with fries. It was exactly the kind of indulgent brunch dish that makes weekends worthwhile. The menu has plenty of other breakfast and lunch options, and we've enjoyed everything we've tried over multiple visits. The atmosphere is relaxed, the service is friendly, and the outdoor seating makes it easy to bring your pup along without feeling like an afterthought. Dogba's verdict: Dog menu, water bowl service, outdoor seating, and excellent brunch. That's what I call proper hospitality.

    Beef taco and pork taco
    Tim P.

    What a wonderful experience. I didn't know what to expect but I'm blown away by the quality and meticulous detail in every aspect of Avoca. I love the design and layout of the space. The service was incredible. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. The food was perfect. Nothing was overcooked or burnt. The tacos were delicious. Every bite full of flavor and texture. I was a little surprised how spicy the beef was but it was still good! The cucumber lime mocktail had so much flavor.

    Vibe
    Matt C.

    They have a great Happy Hour on Tuesdays. I got a strawberry margarita and the Taco Tuesday special (options are beef, chicken pork or veggie) and it's 3 tacos for $10. This is a great spot in the Upper East Side.

    Serena X.

    Came here for their Thursday all day happy hour deal, where wine and margaritas are $10 each. My friend ordered some chicken tenders and fries, which was a pretty good portion of the price. The skinny hibiscus and regular margs are quite strong, though I'd recommend skipping the spicy marg. - But the staff was really nice, and I would definitely return.

    Forum S.

    We had a great time as Avoca. It's been a local spot that's been open for a few years but this was our first time going. Ambiance: We sat outside as the weather was really nice and Avoca has great outdoor seating. We sat in the front - they have a nice section where you can feel like you're part of the street crowd but also semi private. Note: They also have a garden patio in the back in case front seating is full. Food/Drinks: We got mocktails and NA beer. I loved that the menu clearly stated which cocktails could be made into a mocktail. They were also willing to work with our flavor profile and make us a mocktail based on what we wanted. For food, we got the fried mushroom. It was pretty good and the sauce was a nice compliment for it. I do wish the mushroom was cut to smaller sizes - it would have allowed for less breading and a crispier fry. We also got the curry cauliflower - unfortunately, it was disappointing for us. It felt way too sour and there wasn't a lot of flavor to it other than that. The truffle fries were really good and a great snack. Service: Everyone was friendly and nice. We sat there for about 3 hours and they didn't rush us. They came and checked on us often. Price: Everything was reasonable priced. Mocktails were about $10 which I think is a fair price. The appetizers were also priced well especially for the portion size.

    Kathy X.

    My company had their holiday party in the back room, which was a little chilly but nicely decorated with a cozy feel. For drinks, I opted for Shirley Temple, Tamarind Mocktail, and mixture of Juices. The Shirley Temple was sweet, refreshing, and nicely fizzy. I wasn't really a fan of the Tamarind Mocktail though. It left a weird aftertaste. We had some shared appetizers of Buffalo Chicken dip with Crostini and Crudités, Chicken Tenders, Pigs in a Blanket, and Mushroom Quiche. The Buffalo Chicken dip was full of bold flavor and really tasty with the crispy bread. Chicken Tenders were satisfyingly crunchy and succulent. Pigs in a Blanket was decent as well, with juicy little hot dogs and soft bread all around. For my entree, I ordered the Salmon with lemon beurre blanc, along with Forbidden Rice and vegetables. The Salmon was slightly crispy, lightly charred, tender, and well seasoned. The sauce was creamy smooth with such lovely, nuanced lemony and white wine flavor. The rice was wild rice mixed with white and black. It was well seasoned and cooked well. The vegetables included broccolini and carrots. I got to try the Parmesan Truffle Fries, which were delightfully crunchy, with plenty of cheese and truffle taste. Service was good. The servers were friendly and on top of it. I would be open to returning to try the Avoca Ultimate Smashburger (served with bacon and fried egg).

    Jalisco cocktail
    Julisa H.

    Stopped here on a whim after taking my dog to the park. I was looking for a dog friendly option but keep in mind the dog open inclusive spaces here are outside in front or on the patio in the back if you want to be seated with your fur baby. The interaction with the host though was odd I asked to be seated and instead of him letting me know more about the dog friendly seating he asked if my dog was a service animal. She is, then he asked if I had "paperwork" for her. Service animals don't require paperwork which I let him know. I also didn't want to sit inside because it was too tight so I opted to sit outside to enjoy the unseasonably good weather. My waitress Merit was friendly and helpful with all the questions I had. I ordered two cocktails but no food, I wasn't really hungry. Both drinks were off the menu and good. I ordered noodle something off of the dog menu and she ate all of it.

    Sharisse B.

    My friends and I went to Avoca on a Thursday for happy hour. They have a gossip girl bottomless dinner special. To participate in the unlimited drinks, you need to purchase an entree, sandwich, or salad. When I arrived, it was pretty packed. I was happy to get a table right by the door. I was the first one to arrive. When my friends arrived, we were informed that everyone needed to participate in the bottomless dinner special. We decided to participate in the special. I ordered a sandwich and started with a Gossiptini to drink. I liked that you could change your drink. After the first drink I went to the Margarita, and I also tried the Mimosas. I realized after trying all of these drinks. I don't like the drinks at Avoca. None of the drinks were good.

    Egg slut w truffle fries
    Shanaya L.

    Unlimited brunch- Why is everything so good!!! Got the Avoca breakfast with truffle fries and my best friend got the Egg Slut and these drinks are to goood! We love a good brunch that serves more than mimosas , definitely coming back!

    Tuna poke
    Ingrid H.

    It's ok. I like the drinks and burgers but can't say I enjoy the fish much. It's just a normal bowl of poke with tad bit too much vinegar. The grain was very loose.

    Sarah M.

    I went to Avoca for dinner, but I would not recommend this place just for dinner. The music was very loud and it was a very bar vibe (not bad but not what I expected). This place is great for drinks and some bites. I got a watermelon cocktail that I didn't love, and a veggie burger and fried mushrooms that I did love. If looking for a bar, I would go here again.

    Melissa G.

    Wend to Avoca without a reservation on a Saturday morning, we were grateful to get a table without having to wait too long; but then the table turned out to be in the aisle between the entrance to the kitchen and the bathroom on a very tight and on the way spot. I feel like that table should not exist at all since it was just a risk of getting hit by trays and being uncomfortably on the way. For food, I had a coffee, a single mimosa (bottomless is also an option but was not feeling it at the time) and the avocado toast which was delicious and very filling. The service was polite but a bit slow , which is expected given how packet the restaurant was on a Saturday morning. Would recommend and be back , with a reservation next time!

    Rose I.

    Nice find in the UES for brunch. We got lucky with a table in the back garden. The menu has a bunch of options that sound good. We got the egg slutt and the avoca all American. I don't think you can go wrong here. Simple things like bacon, eggs, potatoes, and toast taste better here than you could imagine.

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    Amazing drinks and service at the bar. Margaritas are the best. Great local place and dog friendly too.

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