The Avenue Bistro
417 California Ave, Palo Alto
(650) 521-0955
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Tried a new ( opened about three months ago). Excellent food with friendly service. Reasonable value with both inside and outside seating. Halloumi was a bit salty (yes it is a brined cheese) but could have been a little less. The beets that accompanied it were delicious. The shish and the prawn risotto both were outstanding. Portions were large so we passed on dessert. Will definitely be back.
Been here twice by now. This is place is newly renovated and the food is excellent. I do notice the touch of a great chef in the food and the presentation. I had lunch and the chicken shish kabob was very nicely made and served with a fresh salad nicely and gently spiced. We had a chocolate mousse desert that was also nicely served. The style of the food and menu appears Turkish to me yet the music played is Greek. I guess that the cooking style is from a region in between these...
Smyrna is doing a very nice job welcoming guests and providing delicious food for them to enjoy. The whole fish was beautifully prepared. The shrimp appetizer served as an entree for me along with the Greek Salad which contained lots of chick peas in addition to the roasted red peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers with some cubes of feta cheese. I asked for it lightly dressed and they did it perfectly. It was a very warm night and the air conditioning was not working but it wasn't...
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