The food was pretty good despite the high price, and the atmosphere was nice. My wife especially liked the decor. I'm taking off two stars due to the following exchange with our waiter.
*waiter looks confused*
The food was very good as was the atmosphere. However there are enough other excellent choices in Tallahassee that are a better value. Given the price point, we will likely not go back.
Me: "How about a chelada?"
Since they have a bar and an actual bartender there, my expectation was that he would go ask the bartender if he could make the drink. It's not that hard. I don't expect the waiter to know all the drink recipes he delivers to the table, I just expect him to submit the order and deliver the booze (or the bad news if my order cannot be met).
Waiter: "Sure, go ahead."
Me: "Can I order a drink not listed on the menu?"
We had a very nice dinner with another couple. The portions were generous and the service was excellent. Fortunately we had dinner when the Florida legislature was out of session. I understand that when the legislature is in session, this restaurant is packed.
Me: "It's a Mexican beer cocktail...?"
Waiter: "I don't know, I'm not a bartender."
Me: "Fine, l'll order off the menu."
We've been regular diners at Avenue Eat and Drink for years. We've brought friends and family there and entertained large parties there. The food at times has been spotty, but at least we could count on the atmosphere and service, not so last night. Tallahassee dining tends to be unsophisticated in general. It's not unusual to be served one course before the previous one has been finished and cleared. We will quite often ask a server to take back the main course until we're finished with appetizer and salad. Our waitress brought all three courses out at the same time last night, so we asked that she keep our main course warm, so she took it back to the kitchen. Less than 10 minutes later, a server brought the main course back out while we we're still working on the first courses. We asked what was the rush, the place was less than a 1/4 full. Things did not go well from there and we decided to leave without eating our main course. I might have overlooked this but the first two courses were mediocre at best. So we won't be going back.
This is a wonderful gem. The food was fantastic and service as well. Brunch is great! Highly recommend checking this place out for a drink or dinner.
Avenue Eat And Drink is a US Bar based in Tallahassee, Florida. Avenue Eat And Drink is located at 115 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32303, USA.
Please contact with Avenue Eat And Drink using information above: Address, Phone number, Fax, Postal code, Website address, E-mail, Facebook. Find Avenue Eat And Drink opening hours and driving directions or map. Find real customer reviews and ratings or write your own review.
Find Bar in Tallahassee