“It’s an amazingly beautiful place. Very well decorated for the festive Season. It boosts your mood as soon as you get in. The owners are very nice people. The staff is professional and courteous. The food is great and the prices are reasonable. It’s a gem in this area.“
“We went to our granddaughter's dance competition in April 2024 at the DeYor Performing Arts Center and had dinner at Avalon afterward. There was a line out the door to be seated on a Saturday night, but the customers waiting in line were friendly and assured us that the line moves fast - this restaurant obviously has a regular following. We sat at the bar and again sat among regulars. I had a Cabernet, and Ray had a beer. Heaven! I can't believe the menu here!!! It reminded me of my ex's Italian family recipes. I had the fried smelts and Brier Hill Pizza (just like my ex-grandmother in-law's homemade)! My husband had wedding soup - with homemade soup breads - another Youngstown staple! I make soup breads at home, but I have never had them at a restaurant. Impressive and delicious! My husband had a meat pizza and loved it. We ordered a potato pizza and cannoli to go. I didn't realize a restaurant still existed that served authentic Italian food. By the end of the evening, my cheeks were sore from smiling! What an experience!“
“AMAZING PIZZA! Called for reservations before the PBR event at the Covelli Center this past weekend and was greeted promptly and taken right to our table. I wish I would have gotten our servers name, she was tremendous! Very attentive and getting our refills quickly! The Moscow mules-DELICIOUS!“
“Hundreds of times I have been just down the road from this restaurant. Finally visited it, and wished now that I had gone there sooner. My wife ate the leftovers, and she wanted to know where I got it. Even cold, the enchiladas were delicious! Ok, I have to add to this. I went there for my second visit, and this time for brunch. Breakfast there is amazing. One of my sons ordered the churrito waffles with jalapeño maple syrup...I wish I had ordered it. But the one I ordered was savory, just as amazing. By the way, my son pointed out that Hefe was spelled wrong, that it should be Jefe. But Americans would not know to pronounce "J" as an "H." So, El Hefe was most likely named on purpose to get us to pronounce it right.“
“We came in here because Federal was closed for a private event. We got the fried calamari, which was AMAZING and the best calamari I've probably ever had. It was drizzled with a sweet chili glaze or something. Then we both got pizzas: I got the special, a blackened chicken and vodka pie, and my husband got the Vernon pie. My pizza was ok. Technically, it was perfect. Good crust, good structure, good gooeyness. But the vodka sauce in mine did not taste like a true vodka sauce, and tasted more of the chicken. But I am biased and haven't found a vodka sauce better than my favorite spot in New York City. This was a very nice place to eat, and if we were in town for longer than a night, I'd come back and try more items off the menu (other patrons got burgers that looked really good).“
“I don't frequent Firebirds but my most recent visit was made extra special by a bartender by the name of Kiera! Obviously newer but trying very hard to make the experience special. Lots of heart and sweet disposition! Will be back soon.“