Avanti Bar & Grill

Quiet dining area with a small bar.  There was no host or hostess.  I stood there waiting to be seated.  The bartender saw me standing there and did not call anyone.  Only one couple in the dining area.  

Appetizer: hummus and pita bread-  bland and tasted store bought
Entrée- chicken marsala- breaded chicken with a thick gravy sauce, mixed veggies and roasted red potatoes.  Funny the waitress said the sauce was homemade?  I hope they don't tell their customers when it comes out of a can or jar.

Conveniently located directly next door to the Courtyard Hotel.  However you can go across the street for other dining options including chain restaurants like Olive Garden and BJ's Brewery.

I drove from downtown tonight to Avanti on Memorial and had the most amazing filet mignon I've ever had!  The new manager, Don, is very impressive and so professional.  I'll definately be back !  The gelato sampler for dessert was so delicious!!!

I stay at the hotel when I visit OKC for business.   I had never eaten at the restaurant because of the previous poor yelp ratings.  On my last visit we noticed a customer next to us had ordered a filet.  It looked delicious and he confirmed it was cooked to perfection.  We decided to give it a try and for $24 it was fantastic.  The bartenders and staff are always friendly and they will even turn up the volume on the TV so you can watch your favorite game (other local bars will not do this i.e. Twin Peaks, BJ's Brew house).  I will definitely eat there again on my next visit.