Avra Miami
Sunny Isles Beach
Restaurant in Sunny Isles Beach, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Avra Miami brings Greek taverna cooking; grilled seafood, mezze, whole-fish service; to Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach. The restaurant operates seven nights a week with extended weekend hours, offering a Mediterranean alternative in a neighborhood dominated by Argentine grills and beachfront seafood spots. Reservations book easily, the menu travels reasonably well for takeout when you focus on strong grilled proteins and room-temperature spreads.
About Avra Miami
Avra Miami is a restaurant in Sunny Isles Beach. It is open for dinner seven nights a week, with hours of 5–10 PM Monday through Wednesday, 5–11 PM Thursday through Saturday, 5–10 PM Sunday. The dress code is smart casual.
Avra Miami in Sunny Isles Beach
For planning purposes, Avra Miami is best framed as an evening option in Sunny Isles Beach. Details such as specific cuisine, chef, menu format, price point, seating layout, booking difficulty, or awards profile are not available, so those should be confirmed directly with the venue before making plans.
Its schedule makes it a dinner-only listing. Guests comparing evening options may also look at restaurants such as Baires Grill - Sunny Isles or Gili's Beach Club, depending on the kind of night they are planning.
Takeout and Delivery Performance
Takeout and delivery details are not available for Avra Miami. If off-premise dining is important, confirm directly with the restaurant before ordering or building plans around pickup or delivery. The hours provide a useful planning baseline: Avra Miami is open 5–10 PM Monday through Wednesday, 5–11 PM Thursday through Saturday, 5–10 PM Sunday.
Positioning and Value
Avra Miami can be compared with options such as Azzurro Restaurant, Baires Grill - Sunny Isles, Gili's Beach Club, H2O Cafe, Ke-uH Restaurant. Because pricing, awards, chef details, menu specifics are not available, its value proposition should be assessed through current menus, availability, the needs of the occasion.
For context-driven diners exploring Sunny Isles Beach restaurants, Avra Miami is a smart-casual dinner option in Sunny Isles Beach with later closing times Thursday through Saturday than on Monday through Wednesday and Sunday.
Located inside
HotelAcqualina Resort and Residences on the BeachFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 17945 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- theavragroup.com
- Phone
- +17868077555
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Avra Miami transplants a classic Greek taverna identity into the curated luxury corridor of Sunny Isles Beach. The restaurant leans on Mediterranean seafood tradition—whole fish sold by weight and communal cold mezze—to deliver a refined yet convivial dining experience that reads more Manhattan/European than tropical-casual. It sits comfortably among high-rise residences and hotels, offering a polished, tradition-forward evening setting. Expect a classic seafood-house rhythm: shared plates, a sourcing story tied to the Atlantic, and an atmosphere that prioritizes good conversation and elevated coastal flavors rather than loud club energy.
Best For
This is a dinner destination geared toward date nights and special occasions where guests want a more polished Mediterranean seafood experience. It suits couples and small groups who intend to share mezze and order fish by weight, and it also answers the expectations of local residents and hotel visitors seeking an elevated meal out. The restaurant’s premium register makes it appropriate for celebratory evenings or upscale business dinners that favor a refined, seafood-focused menu over casual fare.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the house’s taverna logic: share plates and center the meal around seafood. The menu emphasizes whole fish sold by weight—ask your server for the recommended size and preparation and be prepared to share. Start with several cold mezze to sample a range of flavors and textures; those communal spreads are a fundamental part of the experience. Given the restaurant’s Atlantic sourcing focus, inquire about the day’s catch and any suggested pairings to make the most of the seafood-forward menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Handsome décor blending city style and taverna with spacious outdoor terrace offering ocean views.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Azzurro Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Baires Grill - Sunny Isles, Notable alternative
- Gili's Beach Club, Notable alternative
- H2O Cafe, Notable alternative
- Ke-uH Restaurant, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Avra Miami occupies the Greek-Mediterranean lane on Collins Avenue, competing directly with Azzurro Restaurant for seafood-focused diners and Baires Grill - Sunny Isles for grilled-protein reliability. Azzurro delivers Italian coastal preparations with a polished service model, while Baires Grill anchors the South American steakhouse category with generous portions and straightforward grilling. Avra Miami sits between the two: more casual than Azzurro's white-tablecloth format but offering greater menu variety than Baires Grill's meat-forward approach. For diners prioritizing Greek flavors and whole-fish presentations, Avra Miami is the most direct option in the neighborhood.
Gili's Beach Club offers a beachfront setting with Latin American seafood, making it the better choice for daytime dining and ocean views. H2O Cafe serves as the neighborhood's casual fallback, with lighter fare and easier walk-in access. For special occasions or group reservations, Azzurro Restaurant provides the most formal service model, while Avra Miami functions as a mid-tier option, reliable Greek cooking without the formality or the booking difficulty of Sunny Isles Beach's upper-tier venues. If the table is full here, pivot to Azzurro for a more structured experience or Baires Grill for straightforward grilled meat.
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Compare Avra Miami
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Avra Miami | Sunny Isles Beach | 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
| Azzurro Restaurant | Sunny Isles Beach | No published awards |
| Baires Grill - Sunny Isles | Sunny Isles Beach | No published awards |
| Gili's Beach Club | Sunny Isles Beach | No published awards |
| H2O Cafe | Sunny Isles Beach | No published awards |
| Ke-uH Restaurant | Sunny Isles Beach | No published awards |
How Avra Miami compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Avra Miami accommodate groups?
What are alternatives to Avra Miami in Sunny Isles Beach?
Options to compare include Azzurro Restaurant, Baires Grill - Sunny Isles, Gili's Beach Club, H2O Cafe, Ke-uH Restaurant, along with other dining in Sunny Isles Beach. Check each venue's current hours, menu, availability before deciding.
Is Avra Miami good for a special occasion?
The dress code is smart casual, the restaurant is open for dinner seven nights a week. Details such as ambiance, menu style, private dining, service format are not available, so confirm directly if you are planning a celebration.
Is Avra Miami good for solo dining?
Solo-dining details such as bar seating, counter seating, menu format are not available. If you are dining alone and want a specific seating style, contact Avra Miami before visiting. H2O Cafe and Ke-uH Restaurant are other names you may want to compare.
Is lunch or dinner better at Avra Miami?
Dinner is the service window: Monday through Wednesday 5–10 PM, Thursday through Saturday 5–11 PM, Sunday 5–10 PM. Lunch hours are not available.
