Avra Estiatorio Boston: Refined Greek Cuisine at Lyrik Back Bay 

Avra is inspired by the seaside tavernas dotted all over Greece’s coast and its more than 200 islands. Our chic restaurants serve unadulterated cuisine where olive oil and sea salt, pristine seafood and vegetables are the stars. See the menu: <a href="https://theavragroup.com/avra-menus/boston-all-day">https://theavragroup.com/avra-menus/boston-all-day</a> Lunch coming soon. Hours &amp; Location 400 Newbury St. Boston, MA 02115 (617) 592-8888 Sunday - Thursday:  4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Friday - Saturday:  4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Parking for our guests is available at 1001 Boylston Street. A validated rate of $25 applies for up to three hours; additional time is $45. About Avra The story of Avra starts in the coastal Greek village of Nafpaktos where our cofounder Nick Tsoulos was born and brought up. Nick, his father and uncles would regularly fish for local seafood such as fagri, dorado, octopus and red mullet.  They feasted on what they caught over long and relaxed family dinners.  “We would either grill the fish over charcoals or slice it thin and drizzle it with olive oil from our family farm, lemon and salt,” recalls Tsoulos. “Along with the fish, we ate salads made with produce from our garden, spinach pies and other hot dishes that my grandmother cooked. The adults also drank plenty of great local wine.” Tsoulos never forgot these beloved culinary traditions when his family immigrated to Astoria, in Queens, New York. After opening several restaurants including a Greek taverna on Manhattan’s Upper East Side in 1990 called Trata, he was inspired to create a spot where he could bring a taste of Nafpaktos to New York. “There was nothing like it out here- simple Greek dishes made with the best ingredients and incredibly fresh seafood,” he says.   Avra brings that vision to fruition. In collaboration with Marc Packer and Nick Pashalis, the first location opened in 2000 on East 48th Street in Midtown East. After 16 years of continued success and a loyal following, a second Avra debuted on East 60th Street and instantly became a go-to for titans of industry and celebrities. Today, AVRA’s footprint spans Beverly Hills, Miami, Dallas, and New York—at Rockefeller Center and 33rd &amp; 9th—with Boston joining in 2026. As we marked our 25th anniversary in 2025, AVRA remains a destination — some might say the destination — to enjoy beautifully prepared Greek cuisine and a great time.

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