Gardens of Avila Restaurant

Gardens of Avila Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Kim

   Sacramento3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing!!!! Food, service and overall ambiance was perfect. We sat fireside in the second lounge which felt like a Costa Rica experience. The beauty definitely caught us off guard. Will be back for hotel stay and dining very soon!
   

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   Victor

   San Francisco20 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Our waiter was very attentive and comprehensive w/ regards to explaining the nightly special; offered my wife and I a free dessert as we were celebrating our anniversary. Food was of good quality but serving temperature came out on colder side as well as the dessert. Disappointing; we could've sent it back but didn't want to extend the meal any longer. Ambience is tired and needs to be updated. Example: wood burning fireplace would've added a more romantic ambience but we were told it hadn't been functional for several years. We'd come back for a drink at the bar and maybe light bites; not dinner as the place is rundown.
   

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   Eileen

   Central Coast1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A Hidden Gem with Amazing Service and Flavors I had such a lovely experience at The Gardens of Avila Restaurant that I had to share! From the moment we arrived, the peaceful and quiet environment made it easy to relax and enjoy the evening. It’s a perfect spot if you’re looking to unwind and indulge a beautiful meal without the hustle and bustle of a louder dining scene. It was a great place to celebrate my mother in law's birthday. What really made our visit stand out was our wonderful waiter, Tyler. He was warm, attentive, and genuinely made us feel taken care of. Tyler even made us a delicious fresh strawberry lemonade—so refreshing, with just the right balance of sweet and tart. Honestly, it was one of the best lemonades I've ever had! For our meal, we ordered the short ribs and pasta, and both dishes were absolutely incredible. The short ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and full of rich, savory flavor, and the pasta was perfectly cooked and beautifully seasoned. You can really tell that a lot of care goes into the food here. Overall, this place exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for a peaceful, charming spot with excellent food and exceptional service. We look forward to returning for other special occasions.
   

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   Pravin

   Los Angeles3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a delightful experience. Lunched next to the fireplace. Service attentive but not rushed nor intrusive. Food outstanding. Enjoy a stroll through the gardens; calming!
   

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   Erika

   San Francisco7 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 8, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Ordered the chowder and halibut. Chowder was good but halibut wasn't very flavorful and the restaurant gave a lot of rice to fill the plate.
   

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   Jeannine

   Orange County4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Girls weekend trip up from LA. Dinner was nice. Very relaxed vibe in the restaurant. We sat near the bar. The seafood was outstanding. Halibut, salmon, and Shrimp pasta were awesome. A tiny bit on the pricy side but the portions were large. Enjoyable dinner.
   

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   Nathan

   Las Vegas1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my first time dining at The Gardens and it definitely lived up to expectations! Amazing food, delicious drinks, divine tiramisu to finish, and a staff that spot-checked us without being intrusive. Great experience all around!!
   

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   Seth VIP

   Los Angeles3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Had reservations. Waited almost 10 minutes for the host to come back to help us. Then dinner took so long to prepare. First it took 40 minutes for the salad appetizer to come. Then 90 minutes for the entrees. The halibut was bland. Overall I was shocked by the whole experience since it’s at a nice venue.
   

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   ilse

   Los Angeles5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We always have a wonderful experience at Gardens of Avila Restaurant. With company from out of town we wanted to share an exceptional restaurant with a relaxed ambiance. The restaurant has an exceptional staff, service, open bar area and separate dinning surrounded with a leisurely atmosphere. We would recommend this wonderful restaurant to everyone.
   

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    Jayes

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Everything was great from the start of our dinner to the finish. I had rib eye steak with a baked potato and broccolini and my wife had a pork chop, fingerling potatoes, spinach and polenta. All the food was delicious. The hostess was attentive. Overall a great dining experience.
    

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