Best Family Style Restaurants in Avondale

Phenomenal experience. From the moment my guest and I walked in we were treated with the upmost respect and attention. We had reservations and did not have to wait at all for a table. My server, Ashley, was so personable and knowledgeable about the menu. I enjoyed her company and conversation. Service was swift and the food was impeccable. I had the “Duplex burger” which had this amazing aioli sauce on it. Along with two cocktails, the “Care bear” and “Blind monkey” both strong and sweet. The ambiance is breathtaking with so many aspects conceptualizing the attention to detail both owners have given to the establishment. The setting is intimate, the playlist is immaculate and the overall experience is one you’ll remember and want to revisit anytime you’re in the area.

We had an amazing dinner with my close friend and our parents. We loved the family style and trying a variety of items!

Food was amazing! I usually don’t order chicken at fine dining restaurants but so glad I did. Best chicken I’ve ever had. Our server, Kevin, was super personable and fun. Highly recommend!

The short rib hummus and the truffled salmon were unreal. Harissa Bloody Mary was very good. The Brussels sprouts and the steak and eggs were tasty but nothing extraordinary. The restaurant is so beautiful which really add to the experience. The patio being open in the winter is great, but it could’ve used an extra heater or two in the corners. Overall I am excited to go back and try more things.

Our experience at Mano A Mano was fantastic! We went right as they opened on a weeknight and it felt so intimate. I was really smitten with the dim lighting and all of the furnishings--really beautiful space. Our server was sweet and had a very contagious energy, and everyone we spoke to was amicable and warm! The happy hour deal is the value play, for sure--the pizza you get when you order a bottle of wine is the best in the area (and there's TONS of great pizza a stone's throw away). It's chewy without being tough, the salt level of the cheeses was perfect, and the crust was perfectly crispy on the bottom. We also ordered two entrees and while everything tasted AMAZING (the bone marrow and short rib agnolotti were unique and perfectly al dente), we're big eaters, so we felt like the portions were a little small for entree prices. We were grateful that we'd eaten the pizza before our entrees! The tiramisu was fluffy and creamy, and the gelato we sampled for our birthday treat was delicious and custardy. The meal was very leisurely paced (in a good way) where I never felt rushed with too many plates on the table. We didn't have a single bad bite of food here, and we'll come back to take advantage of that happy hour deal again. Thanks for a memorable experience!