Avalon Bistro - BRYN MAWR

VERY LOUD! Food was great, but we were screaming over each other to have a simple conversation over dinner. Joe, our waiter, was curt all evening. He didn’t seem to put our drink orders in on time and with that we saw the bartenders would just be standing completing tasks and not making our drinks for many minutes until he would come over, have them make the drinks quickly and bring them over. This happened twice, the second was just a glass of wine that needed to be poured and I didn’t get it till halfway through my entree. Don’t sit in last high-top booth across the from the bar unless you want a spot light beaming down on your face.

Prior to going, I read the menu and lit up like a Christmas tree when I saw that they had Lobster Ravioli. When our pleasant server came over, I excitedly ordered the lobster ravioli, only to be told that it was no longer on the menu. The heartbreak...it was a culinary Greek tragedy in the making. However, our server suggested the Seafood pasta (crab, lobster, shrimp) in a vodka sauce. I was intrigued so I tried it. OH MY GOODNESS! I almost cried it was sooooo good. The pasta was al dente, the sauce was flavorful and rich, and there was an abundance of seafood. I had enough for lunch and dinner the next day. That pasta dish, coupled with the Empress Lemonade, was an absolute treat!

I love this place. It is a great local hang out with good cocktails and good food. It is a place that should definitely be frequented if you are in the area. Kid-friendliness: Kids loved it. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Avalon Burger, Truffle Fries, Gnocchi Marinara

The food is very delicious Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Food was amazing, great service. Definitely will come back! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Cheesecake, Crispy Calamari