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Aba

4.4 (2k reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Jasmine L.

I've heard such amazing things about this restaurant and it's been on my bucket list! So glad I got to come here for brunch during the weekend! I had to make a reservation about a month ahead since this place is so popular and busy! The ambiance of this place is so beautiful, modern, and casual all at the same time. The service was also great! Our server explained the menu and answered all of our questions. The food was SO good. I LOVED the brussel sprouts- probably one of my favorite dishes. The spreads and hummuses were so good too. The falafel was also so so good. Honestly, there wasn't a dish I disliked! The flavors were so vibrant all around!!!

Randy W.

Absolutely delicious there's not a bad dish on the menu. The number one reason I'm giving you five stars is how generous they are with the military discount. It's a massive discount, although I would probably never pay that much per dish. The Aesthetics are very nice with an outdoor patio that is a joy to sit in . The group favorite dish was the lamb chops , personally I enjoyed both the hummus and the whip feta . My wife really enjoyed the whip feta as it has a nice Tangy taste. Make sure to ask for extra pita bread as you'll need it for your meal. My personal favorite was the ceviche like dish. Crab cakes need some work.

Chantel C.

Great location amazing ambiance and decor indoor and out. I suggest making reservations i went on a Thursday afternoon for lunch and it was packed. Nearby street parking for a fee and a garage nearby. Amazing service, everything came out fresh and very flavorful. Plates are served to share with the table. Tried the 3 dip plate and steak frites. My favorite was the Muhammara dip. The flavor is very bold and addicting I wanted more of it! Each bite was 5dull of flavor and spice. Steak cooked well very tender and juicy and the fries were a nice compliment. It was too warm for me on the patio but I'd love to come back and enjoy the bar out there with friends.

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Regina K.

Went here to celebrate someone's birthday. This is my second time here and I will say that the crispy short rib hummus is a staple. The short rib is so good and tender. It's unbelievable, honestly I just need a plate of short rib and I'll be set. As you can see the salad is almost gone before I could even take a picture. It was honestly so good. It was some sort of coleslaw salad I didn't get the specific name for it. The pita was seasoned, which was really yummy. I will say out of the fresh fish options. I prefer the yellowtail that I got last time. It was definitely more flavorful. This tuna dish had a little bit of a bitterness to it. I'm assuming from the lettuce. The kebabs and the rice were so delicious. The rice had a lemony taste to it. The Ambiance was low lit, the weather just happened to be perfect as well, we sat on the outside patio. Their service was very quick and efficient as well. No complaints.

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Frankie M.

Place is well decorated with soft light! Very romantic and relaxing! The salmon was cooked properly and the sprouts were delicious! Server was very attentive and got all of our orders correct and more! Overall, I would give this place a 10 stars and they offer military discount for those awesome Veterans out there!

Dips and things.
Alison M.

Yum! My favorite type of food so my bestie booked this in advance for us to have lunch here and I'm so glad she did! They had a wait even at like 1-2pm and we had a lovely patio seat which was cool with the fans and mist machines despite the 110 degree August heat. Beautiful decor and ambiance here and right in a bustling shopping area on South Congress so there is loads to see and do while you're here. We tried the Eggplant Dip and the Poblano Hummus. The hummus was stellar, top 5 ever for me. We also got a Greek salad, potatoes and bread. Everything was delicious - we had a big dinner reservation with friends so, we went light, I wish we'd been able to try more but what we had was wonderful. Vibes, food, location. They had it all.

Feta. More please
Holly C.

When you dip, I dip, we dip. Give me all these dips over and over please. My sister and I went for lunch. She had been a couple times for brunch and wasnt all that impressed but at my request she went again. This time she said was really excellent and she'd go back for non-brunch. Fun food without being inventive for inventive's sake. My only complaint is that it's pretty pricey for what you get but you're paying for the beautiful ambiance and to be able to sit outside without dying of heat. Very cool (literally) porch--not sure what magic they were doing.

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Rey K.

I always pass by this restaurant going to the SoHo house. Finally, on the way out we stopped by. I'm so glad we did, the food was delicious. I really enjoyed the my chicken kabob and the hummus. I wasn't too crazy for the potatoes. Outside wasn't too hot so it was very enjoyable and relaxing. The service was excellent. I would definitely recommend this place for sure. I'm going to go back so I try other options on the menu. I do like the atmosphere and the area.

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Brooke D.

Came here recently and did not have a great experience unfortunately. Service was subpar and slow. The food was fine but overall I do think this place is overhyped because of its ambiance.

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Kia G.

Aba is such a beautiful Mediterranean spot in Austin! Our waiter was absolutely amazing--attentive, friendly, and made the experience even better. The food was SO delicious and full of flavor, and the outdoor seating is definitely a vibe! Perfect spot for a nice dinner, drinks, and good conversation. Definitely recommend! Follow me on IG @Ohh_thatskiaa for more good content

Lawrencia L.

This place is super cute. The lamb kabobs were delicious. Service was okay. I wasn't a fan of the potatoes; they needed more seasoning. Garage parking is ridiculously high in this area. I encourage you to use street parking. The restaurant does give you a coupon to help with parking for $3 off.

Brussels Sprouts, Crispy Potatoes
Meghan M.

I've been wanting to go to Aba for years (you have to book out months in advance, it can be tough to get a reservation). I finally went and it did not disappoint. From the finer details like having matchboxes for guests, lotion in the bathroom, and an attentive waitress, who was very helpful in her recommendations, I was impressed. Then the food! The food! That was truly spectacular. I really enjoyed the brussels sprouts with harissa honey and will be wanting to re-create this dish at home.

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Brighton F.

This place has bursting at the seams with flavor. I swear I could even taste all 23 flavors in their Dr Pepper. They've just really figured out how to make tasty food. Wicker chairs though which are leaving wild marks on the back of my legs rn, I can feel it. But yeah like even their rice is clapping my cheeks rn. #blessed

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Ask the Community - Aba

Do you have to have reservations here? we are here in a work trip and all reservations are full for tonight? is bar seating first come first serve?

Hi Katie! We welcome walk-ins based on availability, and our bar seating is first come, first served, and full service. We hope to see you in soon!

Did I read that you can order family style meals?

Yes! It's recommended to order tapas/family style. Whenever I go, I always order a few dishes that we all split and it's great.

Do you offer a special meal for Thanksgiving? And can you deliver?

Hi Jacqui, please send us an email at abaatxcs@lettuce.com and we will be able to assist with your Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go order for delivery today. We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 23). Thank you!

Can any of your menu items be made vegan?

Yes, they can. You have to try their smoked hummus. One of the best I have ever had‼️

How can we make a reservation for this place?

Hi Vishnupriya, You can make a reservation by visiting our website at… 

Do you split or do separate checks for groups of 6 or more?

Hi Lauren! Yes, we are able to split checks upon request. For parties of nine guests and more, we can split the check a maximum of four times. We look forward to welcoming you!

Can we bring a cake for a birthday?

Hi Pauline! Yes, you are welcome to bring a cake. There is a $2.00 per person cutting fee to serve the cake that will be added to the final bill. We look forward to having you!

Hello! Do you know what your Christmas Eve menu will be?

Hi Sara! You can find our Christmas Eve Dinner To-Go Package on https://www.abarestaurants.com/austin/. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Is the yogurt in the charred eggplant pasteurized?

Hi Rachel! Yes, the yogurt is pasteurized. We hope to see you in soon!

Is your whipped feta pasteurized?

Hi there! Yes, the Whipped Feta Spread is pasteurized. Thanks,… 

You literally have no dinner reservations for the next few months. Is there an issue with your reservation system or are you really that busy?

Hi Jenny! Reservations are available for indoor dining only and do tend to go fast. Our patio dining and bar seating are first come, first serve and full service, and walk-ins are accepted based on availability so we invite you to stop by if you're… 

What (if any) is the corking fee?

Hi there! At this time we are not able to open or serve any outside bottles, however we are proud to offer an extensive cocktail, beer and wine list, which can be found here: https://www.abarestaurants.com/austin/menu/beverage-menu/… 

Do you give a free birthday dinner on your birthday?

Hi Jodi! While we don't offer complimentary dinner for birthdays, we certainly hope you choose to spend your special day with us. You can make a reservation by visiting https://www.exploretock.com/abaaustin or by giving us a call at 737-273-0199.… 

Are dogs allowed in patio?

Hi Mickie! Yes, dogs are allowed outdoors on the patio.

Do you guys do walk ins?

Hi Sandy! We do accept walk-ins based on availability, and our bar seating is full service. We strongly recommend making a reservation to avoid extended wait times - you can make a reservation by visiting us at https://www.exploretock.com/abaaustin/… 

Is there a parking garage nearby? I have a large F250 that I don't like to park on the street with.

Yes and when you get the bill be sure to ask them to validate your parking which I think gives you 2h free

Hi – do y'all have a sit-down bar where you can order food as well?

Yes they do

Is parking free or could get validated for free here?

2 hour validation in the garage as well as free street parking on S. Congress too

Is there a dress code?

Chic casual is my dress code when we go.

Hi, do you have halal/kosher options on your menu?

Hi Daniya! Our meat is not halal/kosher. Please do let us know if you have any other questions and we'd be happy to share further ingredients or information. Thanks so much, and we look forward to having you join us soon!

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Amazing Food, Incredible Drinks & Fantastic Service!…read more What an absolutely fabulous experience at Moonshine Grill in Austin! From the food to the drinks to the service, everything was fantastic! Jessica took great care of us and made our visit even more enjoyable. The ambiance was also really nice, with cute rocking chairs out front and lots of mirrors all over the walls. We had the grilled cheese sandwich with burnt ends, and WOW! The combination of the amazing onions and gooey, delicious cheese was out of this world! We also ordered the sweet potatoes, and I cannot say enough about how good they were! Perfectly sweet and absolutely delicious. Seriously, SO SO good! And the drinks? The lavender lemonade was AMAZING! Refreshing, delicious, and the perfect complement to an already fabulous meal! Between the incredible food, fantastic drinks, and Jessica's wonderful service, this place was a winner all around! If you're in Austin, Moonshine Grill is definitely worth a stop! We loved every bite and sip!

Don't sleep on Moonshine Grill! We've been here a number of times and recently returned for dinner…read moreafter an event at the Fairmont Hotel. We somehow snagged nearby street parking and a table for two with no wait despite it being a busy Saturday evening after a UT football game. Make a reservation if you have a large party or are on a tighter schedule. It's a bit loud for those seated in the lobby/entrance area, but totes a vibe. For food, we ordered the blackened catfish, brisket burnt ends quesadillas, and harvest bowl to share. Everything was delicious and served quickly, even with the aforementioned dinner rush. 10/10 would order the same items again. I was so appreciative of the server splitting the entree over two plates without us asking. Did I mention the complimentary popcorn and cornbread? Twas a FEAST. I'm already thinking about the next time we're going back! If not for Moonshine, definitely for the speakeasy downstairs.

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Moonshine Grill - Dining area

Dining area

Moonshine Grill - Garlic appetizer

Garlic appetizer

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Eddie V's Prime Seafood - Nothing sets the tone for an enticing night, quite like The Big Eddie chilled shellfish tower.

Eddie V's Prime Seafood

4.4(1.5k reviews)
1.0 mi•Downtown
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We started my friend's birthday celebration at Eddie V's downtown Austin. We tend to go to Eddie…read moreV's at the Arboretum since its closer to our home. The downtown location was close to our next destination. We arrived by 5:30 pm in time to take advantage of some of their Happy Hour menu. We had reservations in the lounge, which is basically bar seating and booth along with other table seating. We ordered steak, lobster bites and lamb chops along with mac-n-cheese and au gratin potatoes. All were nice prepared. We had complementary bread service. The first batch of bread was a bit hard. However, our server, Chris brought at replacement batch of bread hot out the oven expertly prepared. We ordered the chocolate molten cake for the birthday girl and Eddie V's provided their complimentary birthday dessert plate. We also had a martini and mojito to cheer the birthday girl. The mixologist was on point! Great evening...great celebration.

If i could give 10 million stars, I would. My friend and I had one of the best dining experiences…read morehere we've ever had. Eddie V's was just out of the park service and food. Our sever, forgive me I forgot her name it started with a G and she had an accent, was the epitome of what all servers should strive to be. She was attentive, helpful, friendly, professional, all of the above JUST AMAZING! We dined before a concert and let her know we were in a slight rush and she made sure everything came out coursed but not rushed. Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS! The oysters and mignonette, steak sliders, truffle mac but omg that halibut stole the show! Mega hats off to the BOH staff, they killed it in every way. Also, if we were sharing and item the kitchen split and plated it for each us, HOW AMAZING! We couldn't decide between dessert since we were so full and short on time we picked the slightly quicker and smaller option; yet still our AMAZING server, G we'll call her, brought us a MINI bananas foster because she knew how much we wanted to try it but were scared of the portion size. I mean can you EVEN???? we felt SO taken care of by her and all other staff around us. everyone was moving with such grace and precision. I literally could not recommend this place enough!!! (dined march 28th)

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Eddie V's Prime Seafood - Our signature Hope Diamond Cocktail, featuring Grey Goose vodka, butterfly tea and a purple diamond ice cube

Our signature Hope Diamond Cocktail, featuring Grey Goose vodka, butterfly tea and a purple diamond ice cube

Eddie V's Prime Seafood - Our signature Bananas Foster is flambéed tableside and served with butter pecan ice cream.

Our signature Bananas Foster is flambéed tableside and served with butter pecan ice cream.

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