MF Bar Avalon

Very good selection of sushi options. Waiter was very knowledgeable. Parking: It's located within The Avalon shopping center. There are multiple parking decks and lots. Can get very busy at times.

We had a reservation for Valentine’s Day, and chose their highest tier - the diamond menu. Boy! Was it a waste of money and evening! We were seated BY THE DOOR (for the diamond menu nonetheless).. people kept going in and out, it was cold and a few customers complained about the door being constantly opened. I approached the hostess and asked if they could put a sign on the door saying “reservations only” cause they just kept turning people around, they said they would, they never did. They didn’t care. Lack of care was seen throughout the whole experience. Nobody ever came up to us through the entire dinner asking how our food was or whether we needed anything, not even at the end. Many times we were sitting there with empty glasses. The appetizers started arriving 45 mins after we were seated, and that’s for a pre-reserved pre-set $400 diamond tier. We had people hanging over our food waiting for their tables in addition to being cold (which by the way totally killed the temperature on their expensive wagyu steak). At some point the employees had papa John’s pizza delivered, and the delivery guy spread the multiple boxes right under our feet. Here we are, paying top dollar for a supposedly romantic dinner, an intricate dining experience with papa John’s aromas spreading throughout the tiny space. Food was mediocre at best. I mentioned the appetizers did not arrive until 45+ mins after we were seated. The nigiri and sashimi were tiny, and not the best cut. We have dined at Michelin-Star (this one is not, but prices are comparable) sushi restaurants both in this country and in Japan, and never had such mediocre food for the price. I ordered uni in addition to the pre-set menu (that and drinks and the menu brought our check to over $500 for 2), and it was meh. They also skipped one of our courses (the sashimi course) thinking maybe we wouldn’t have noticed. The wagyu steak was…wait for it… chewy!!!! The crème brûlé for the dessert did NOT have the necessary burnt crunchy part on it, they forgot to torch it. We had dined at MF bar prior to this. Food was fine, service was always bad. But this lack of care and a very unpleasant experience sitting right by the door (for what was supposed to be a special night and a fine dining experience considering the prices) was what prompted me to write this review. For decent sushi in the area I would go to sushi Nami right around the corner there. If you want elevated sushi, I would suggest sushi Hayakawa in Midtown (he just got a Michelin star). The prices are only a little bit higher at Hayakawa, but not much, the difference in atmosphere, experience, quality and quantity of food is HUGE. The picture is of how close the people and the door were to me sitting there. I should have snapped a picture of papa John’s being spread right under my feet, but I was sitting there in utter disbelief, and forgot.

I can't say enough good things about this restaurant! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with an incredible vibe and exceptional service. The staff were not only attentive but also incredibly professional, making our dining experience truly memorable. Tri, in particular, stood out for his exceptional kindness and friendliness. He went above and beyond to ensure we felt welcomed and comfortable throughout our meal. Can't wait to visit again! Highly recommend!

The food we tried here tasted fine,but the prices were a bit high for what the dishes were. The takoyaki appetizer was over 12$ and only came with 4. However, the workers were really nice and attentive. Just be prepared to spend alot of money before eating here.

Great staff ,wonderful food, great place for a fantastic experience.