07/29/08

Good steaks, OK Sides and Awful service

by vandyky

I went to Avenue M with a large group for a special occasion and left disappointed. I started out with the lobster bisque which had no lobster meat in it. Then the wait staff came out our entrees and they had no idea who ordered what from the table. After taking a few minutes to sort out the food, I was able to try the 12 oz. filet I ordered. It was excellent (if Ruth's Chris is a 5 then this is a 4) however I never recieved any of the $2 sauces I ordered with it. I finished my entire meal with a half glass of water because I never recieved a refill. I also had an empyt beer glass in front of me for the majority of the meal because no one came around for me to ask for another.

The waiter really took away from the experience. He wasn't polite and calling him "slow" would be an understatement. To top it all off, he made us get up and walk to the register to sign the bill since we split it 10 ways and there were 10 separate checks. He thought that would be easier. Overall, the steaks were good but the service was awful. And when I say awful I mean it was bad for an Applebees. I would expect more from a place that charges $40 for a steak.

Based on my experience, I can't recommend it because for a $100 a head I would want better food (steak being the exception) and better service.

03/28/08

Great atmosphere, salty food

by SJH333

I have heard rave reviews about Avenue M and was impressed by the decor when I arrived, but disappointed by the dining experience. The food was very salty and I am someone who likes salt. The wine list was somewhat limited and our waiter very apologetic about that. I will say that the warm chocolate chip cookie dessert was wonderfully indulgent. Perhaps we went on an off night, but for the hype and the price, I was not overwhelmed.

• Pros: cool atmosphere, somewhere cool to grab a drink
• Cons: food - very salty

03/10/08

Great Service and Great Food to Match

by James23

I walked into Avenue M with the pretension that the food will be good and my expectations were far exceeded. The Cowboy steak was cooked to perfection, and my girlfriend said she has never tasted salmon so good. Throughout our meal, our server was consistently attentive, pouring drinks before we even needed to ask. I will definitely be going back, and recommend checking out the patio when the weather warms up. I've heard it is the place to be in the summer.

• Pros: Service, Valet, Food