A Fish Called Avalon

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   Dr . Sasha

   New York City

   18 reviews

   3.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   This has been one of my favorite restaurants for many years so I was excited to take my significant other here for Valentine’s Day dinner. We were really disappointed with the service we received however which really put a damper on our experience. We were seated pretty quickly however we waited for 20+ mins then had a stop someone to ask if we could at least place an order for a drink. After the drinks finally came, it was another 30 mins before anyone even stopped at the table. We asked for bread because it was nearly an hour after sitting and we were starving. We placed our entire pre-fix menu order so we wouldn’t be waiting forever but it took about 1.5 hours just to get our appetizers. My favorite has always been the Tarragon Twin Lobster tails but own meals were just average at best. The green beans were loaded with salt and were barely edible. The mashed potatoes were under seasoned. It was so disappointing because I really do love this place. Honestly it seemed understaffed for the number of reservations.
   

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   Cathleen

   Pittsburgh

   62 reviews

   5.0

   62 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The restaurant went out of their way to accommodate us! The meal was absolutely delicious such great flavors! We enjoyed the lively atmosphere and the nostalgic singer was awesome! Oh and not enough words for the key lime pie!! N
   

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   Jon

   VIP

   Orlando

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   One of the best restaurants in south beach for seafood. The service is fantastic. However, during peak season, it is very noisy. The restaurant cannot control that so be patient and mindful where they're located on the ocean is very loud.
   

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   Ed

   Key West

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, polite staff, and ultra lighting fast service!
   

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   Don

   New York City

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have been here each time we visit Miami Beach and it remains our favorite restaurant in South Beach. This time we came on Valentine's Day and there was a special menu. It was outstanding, per usial.
   

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   Jen

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a prefix menu for Valentine’s Day. It was absolutely fabulous.
   

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   Niels

   Miami

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food nice place very expensive - recommendable
   

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   Dottie

   VIP

   Charleston

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent meal and service. The live music was a plus. We enjoyed everything we ordered and would have to seafood paella for two again.
   

   A Fish Called AvalonResponded 3 days ago

   Dear Dottie, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal, service, and the live music. The seafood paella for two is definitely a favorite, and we’d love to have you back for it again. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes from all of us at A Fish Called Avalon.
   

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   Doob

   VIP

   New York City

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Excellent waiter & delicious food. Music was too loud.
   

   A Fish Called AvalonResponded 3 days ago

   Dear Doob, Thank you for your kind words about our waiter and the delicious food! We're glad you had a great experience. We appreciate your feedback about the music and will take it into consideration to ensure a more comfortable dining atmosphere. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best wishes from all of us at A Fish Called Avalon!
   

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    Janae

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    My boys and I chose this restaurant the first night of our vacation. While I think there are better kid friendly restaurants, my boys loved the car. Management has been responsive to our experience.
    

    A Fish Called AvalonResponded 6 days ago

    Dear Janae, We are truly sorry again for your experience and understand how disappointing this must have been, especially at the start of your vacation. As we discussed in our communication, we take situations like this very seriously and have already taken steps to address it internally. We appreciate the opportunity to make things right and hope that our personal follow-up and actions taken reflect our commitment to guest satisfaction. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve, and we sincerely regret that we fell short during your visit. Wishing you and your family all the best for the rest of your vacation, and we truly hope to have the chance to welcome you again in the future. Kindest regards from A Fish Called Avalon.
    

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