Avli

Valentine's Day weekend was so busy!! We searched for an entire day looking for a restaurant for Valentine's Day. We stumbled upon Avli, a Greek inspired restaurant. The day of, the weather was so bad that we were considering staying home and ordering in. We thought about it and decided to celebrate properly, and I'm glad that we did. The ambiance of the restaurant was so lovely. The service was great, and the food was just as good ! We had such a good time for dinner.

Avli, Avli, Avli.... I am so glad you decided to make the move up north and settle in Milwaukee. This has been my most frequented dinner spot in the city this year-- and I still can never stop thinking about that tzatziki! Everything I order is fantastic, along with service and ambiance. Some standouts are - pork souvlaki, baked chicken, saganaki, spread trio, Greek fries... just to name a few. I'm sure I'll have tried the whole menu at some point. Be sure to check it out!

Avli is a beautiful restaurant with beautiful views. An elegant bar and two floors of dining, each with their own outdoor patio, make this an incredible spot to visit year round. Service was friendly and fast, and the food quite good.Having returned from a vacation in Greece, my husband and I were excited to try Avli. Our friends ordered the spread trio and Greek salad to start, both of which were extremely good. The salad ingredients were incredibly fresh and crisp, and the feta one of the best I've ever had. That includes in Greece! The spread trio was tasty, and the accompanying pita bread was soft and delicious. Each spread offered it's own unique flavor, yet they complimented each other quite nicely.For dinner, my husband ordered the Beef Pot Pie and I the Gemista. The pot pie arrived with an enormous puff pastry over the top which was golden brown, buttery and flaky. While the size looked overwhelming, underneath was a reasonably sized bowl of hot meat and veggies with rich flavor.The Gemista was savory and saucy, with the tomatoes and green pepper being extremely tender. Although I didn't ask, I believe they were broiled because of the nice, even char. There is no salt or pepper on the tables, so you will need to ask if you want them. Being a girl who likes her salt, I personally needed a little on my dish. However, I still enjoyed the flavors very much.If you aren't a drinker, or just want to try something non-alcoholic, I highly recommend the Fig Faux-Manhattan. It was wonderfully, yet not overly, sweet. A great way to start your local Greek experience!

The ambiance of the room was awesome! Very cozy and comfortable place to dine in at. The food was pretty good; however, it was a little more pricey for the amount of food we got, especially since everything was a la cartè. A pleasant experience overall!

What a cute little place! I came here for a coworker's goodbye brunch, but a couple of us had never been here before. It's been on my list of places to try, and I'm happy it was picked! Everyone ordered something different, but we shared two of the trio spread appetizers. I only tried the tzatziki, and it was delicious. The pita bread was nice and soft, with a flavor of spice blend on top. I ordered the zucchini frittata, a baked zucchini omelet topped with scallions and feta cheese, for my entree. It was a delicious amount for brunch. A few other dishes ordered by others at the table that I heard praise for were Greek yogurt, protein bowl (one with chicken, another with pork), and beet salad.

I am obsessed with this place. Everything was SO good. The service was fantastic and the food was absolutely divine from our hummus to our grilled octopus. The vibes inside had more of an upscale feeling. My one gripe is that the pita bread is not unlimited here which is a shame for how expensive this place is. But otherwise if you're looking for top notch quality Mediterranean food, this is the place!

Stopped into Avli and was immediately struck by the stunning views (check out the pictures). I chose to sit in the bar area, where I was promptly greeted. I was provided with a menu and received some excellent food suggestions: the Spread Trio and Kataifi Shrimp. Both were dope recommendations and tasted amazing. The bartender Adam was also incredibly informative.My drink of choice was the Smoky Trellis, which I highly recommend. For those interested, happy hour runs from 3-6 pm on weekdays. However, keep note that bourbon cocktails are NOT available during happy hour at the time of this post.The service was outstanding--every staff member was not only attentive but also had a great sense of humor (I had more than a few laughs!). I really appreciate environments where the staff feel genuine and not robotic. I will definitely be returning.

I have dined at this restaurant twice. The first time was in January 2024, and our group of three ordered a spread sampler (Tasrama, Tirokafteri and Tzatziki), two Meze dishes (Spanakopita and Kataifi Prawns), and a main dish (Moussaka). We liked both the sharable Meze dishes (particularly the prawns) and our main dish Moussaka, but we found the three spreads to be mediocre and lacking in flavor even though they sounded interesting and innovative. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner and decided that this was a restaurant we would go back to.More recently, I went there with another group of three for lunch on a Friday, seated on deck outside and bathed in the warm sun. The lunch special looked good, and two of us ordered it with the Gyro Warp (1 with chicken and 1 with pork) and both enjoyed it. One of us was lactose intolerant and ordered the only dish on the menu that was marked DF and priced for less than $25, i.e., Chicken Riganati. The half chicken was very flavorful with crispy skin but too large for one person to consume, and the leftover was enough for another meal at home. It was again a very good meal.

Came here on a Friday night with some friends and I really liked the food! I highly recommend a reservation as it was quite busy on the weekend. The crowd is a bit younger and the music was quite loud but we loved the shrimp kabobs and chicken!

Four of us enjoyed a corner setting in the many-windowed Avli overlooking the city in an interesting way. Great spot for a date or a casual meeting with friends. Ten at a table next to us chose it as the spot to celebrate a graduation. It was a Sunday brunch so the menu offerings may have been skimpier than those found in a full Greek menu, but the choices were well prepared. Nevertheless, prices were on the high side ($9 for a small bowl of Avgolemono soup, $17 for a Gyro wrap with fries, $18 for a chicken Souvlaki-- 2 skewers). If you're looking for a traditional Greek restaurant fix with more reasonable fare, there are a number of choices around town including Greek family restaurants. One negative is the acoustics, which could easily be fixed by a professional. The ceiling/wall arrangements make it difficult to hear across the table. Service, however, was excellent.