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    Bar Avoja

    4.2 (15 reviews)
    Closed • 6:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Octopus skewers
    Su L.

    Bar Avoja has got to be the most beautiful bar I visited in 2025. I'm a big fan of all of Evan Funke's restaurants, and Bar Avoja lived up to the hype as his newest offering. We were greeted immediately by the Mother Wolf host when we arrived (as Bar Avoja is located inside Mother Wolf). While I believed I had made a reservation for Bar Avoja, I had made a mistake and there was no reservation, but the staff were able to seat us immediately when we arrived anyway. The interior of Bar Avoja is gorgeous. With decadent red curtains all around the bar, and a dim-lit interior, it feels a little bit like you're in Eyes Wide Shut. A waitress soon came over to take our orders. She was super friendly and gave us both drink and food recommendations. We ended up ordering four dishes, and were pretty stuffed by the end. The dishes we got included the sfincione (focaccia like a garlic knot), the octopus skewers, squash blossoms, and frittatina alla norma. The sfincione and the frittatina were the standouts of the meal, and they were both carby dishes so they filled us up. There isn't a lot on the menu, so I'm not sure if I'd recommend it as a place to get a full dinner, unless you're okay with the lack of variety.

    Michael A.

    Bar Avoja is one of the coolest restaurants/bars I've been to in recent memory. The decor and ambiance were on point, and the service was impeccable. Located inside Mother Wolf, the space has an upscale, speakeasy vibe to it. In addition, the food was way beyond expectations. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience here and cannot wait to come back. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area. I highly recommend it!

    Had a delightful Friday evening at this velvety Roman speakeasy behind Mother Wolf. Creative cocktails, small but delicious menu, groovy but not overbearing tunes, and jewel-toned decor made for an experience that felt energetic and social but also cozy. Best of all was the spectacular service -- incredibly friendly and professional with excellent recommendations. Even the bus server was amazing; our water glasses were never empty. Will be back, hopefully soon!

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