Avalon Bistro and Bar

Smelly in there. Waiter sucked. Food wasnt worth the wait, wont be going back here again

This is my first review on Yelp. So I went to Avalon Bar and Bistro on a Wednesday. The restaurant was fairly busy as it's before a holiday but not crowded . I walked in solo and found a spot at the bar.The bar tender seemed like he was pretty overwhelmed and he had said that they weren't expecting a large crowd that night. I personally wouldn't have characterized this as a busy night but I guess it's all in the eye of the beholder.I ordered the eggplant chips which are similar to the zucchini chips but smaller and the chicken Milanese. Took awhile to get the chips and wasn't worth the wait. If you enjoy burnt and crispy with a hint of cardboard texture then you were in luck!. The marinara that came with it as a dipping sauce was actually pretty good.The chicken Milanese took a liiiiitle more time. Actually I'm being very kind and took a long time. The bartender did his best and tried to cover for the kitchen staff but I knew he was just not telling the truth. The wait for the chicken also not worth it. It was dissatisfying at best. It was one degree removed from the eggplant chips that I am presently still trying to digest unsuccessfully. I will say the martini was excellent and the glass of red wine ok. The food is another topic. Perhaps it was an off night but really disappointing. All said the meal with drinks was $78 plus tip.So if you like over cooked, over priced, slow service then you are in luck. This is your place. I really hope the restaurant actually reads this because it has so much potential and the mainline deserves better. I laid the sarcasm pretty strong but for the reason I would be very upset about the quality of food. The bartender worked really hard but something is wrong in the kitchen and isn't working. You guys can do way better and you have in the past. Hope this helps.

If you are looking for a great spot to eat in the Bryn Mawr area this is it - especially when you are headed to the Film Institute next door. The decor has a clean modern vibe and while I don't usually like to eat at a high top, the ones here are fine and actually preferable. The special of the evening salad had some beets which my wife didn't tell me about until afterwards and my seafood Alfredo was very good.

This is a great neighborhood bistro. The food and appetizers are wonderful. And so are the cocktails. If you come between four and six, you can partake in appetizers at a discounted rate and great drink specials for their happy hour. This is a place that should not be missed.

Great food and drinks. Server was amazing. Had sangria, dirty martinis and asperol no complaints. Bacon wrapped dates are a must. Short rib pasta hit home. Definitely recommend. Just know it's about $75 a person with apps and drink.

Sweet neighborhood bistro, delicious pasta, fish and salads, friendly cheerful service.

Our server, Joe D, was incredibly disrespectful to me and my table of friends. He never even told us his name or told us the specials, when we heard and saw him being very friendly with the other tables. He regarded us like children before we ordered drinks, even though we are all well over 21. It was disgusting. I truly don't know how someone like this works in service, because he didn't serve a single thing. I would've tipped $0, but for fear they split tips, I didn't want the other very nice workers to feel that impact. Food and atmosphere were great, but Joe should be fired and then nicer to people.

The older waiter Joe, which we found out was his name from the bill since he never bothered to tell us, was incredibly rude. The other waitresses were so great and attentive, but I have never had such poor and rude service. He barely looked at us and said a collective of 3 words as he grabbed things from our table. For a dinner that costs as much as it did, I would expect to have some decency from a server.

I wish I had seen Andrew's review because it was spot on. My best friend made the drive from New Jersey for a noisy bar with terrible food. It took forever for our entrees to arrive and my chicken Marsala was inedible. I never expected it to be deep fried to begin with - and it was so overcooked I couldn't even cut it with a knife. Our waiter was kind enough to send me home with another version - sautéed instead of deep fried like this dish should be. Still didn't make up for the slow service and disappointing evening.

Food was delicious and the atmosphere was comfortable and stylish without being fussy.