Ilona

“I’ve been looking for best oyster spots all week. And why this spot isn’t on any of the BUCK A SHUCK lists, kind of blows my mind. This place is dark, cozy, atmospheric. Phenomenal staff. My first time here, I might as well have been a regular. When service is this good, you just gotta post a review. What a great little joint. Try the octopus. Try the Kofta. Khachapuri not so much, the flavor was there but the texture struggled.”

“Great place. Unique Tapa style plates. Sebastian, the bartender there was a great guy, and offered a lot of insight to different types of food, along with crafted quality drinks. . This restaurant owns three other restaurants and we are looking forward to trying them.”

“This restaurant has a cozy, relaxing vibe with a stylish bar. The food is fresh and flavorful, especially the crispy eggplant with yogurt sauce — it’s perfectly cooked and delicious. A great place to enjoy good drinks and amazing food!”

“The servers at Ilona are so courteous and attentive. It really feels like they have your best interest at heart. Besides that, I love the crispy eggplant and their buck a shuck deal keeps me coming back too. Would highly recommend people to try out this classy restaurant.”

“We originally came in for the Buck for a Shuck oysters (who can resist $1 oysters?) thinking we’d try a few and keep it light. Fast forward a couple of hours, and we had devoured 72 oysters—yes, seventy-two—and loved every single one. They were unbelievably fresh and perfectly shucked. But the real surprise? The rest of the menu. We decided to try a few appetizers and mains, and every bite was a knockout. Thoughtfully plated, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. This place isn’t just about oysters—it’s a full-on culinary experience. Huge shoutout to Angel, our server, who was absolutely fantastic. Friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we were taken care of from start to finish. We came for the deal, but we stayed (and will be coming back) for the quality and the vibes. A must-visit spot!”