Thanksgiving came around and we had zero desire to cook or clean. Our "plan" (and I use that word loosely) was Golden Corral. We figured if we got there early, we'd beat the crowd. Cute of us, honestly. We pulled up and that parking lot looked like Beyoncé was performing. Cars everywhere: on the grass, on the curbs, people creating their own imaginary parking spaces. People circling like it was Black Friday. Absolutely not. We left with no backup plan and even less hope. Pulled up Yelp and I remembered that Dimassi's buffet had been on my radar for months, but was it open? Called them up and CHA-CHING!!! Money! They were open, guys. That phone call felt like hitting the lottery. Thanksgiving was saved. We arrived and Dimassi's was calm, clean, and the buffet bar was fully stocked with hot food fresh out of the kitchen. They had your Mediterranean favorites: dips, salads, gyro meat, dolma, chicken kabobs, saffron rice, the good garlicky toum, warm potatoes, fresh pita, everything. They even prepared a turkey for patrons who wanted some. Wow. They understood the assignment. Now a couple things could be tweaked. I like my baba ganoush served warm...and maybe they could have had some lamb options? But, honestly? For a buffet on Thanksgiving at $23 a person ($9 for the 3 yr old with us), they delivered HARD. Dimassi's didn't just feed us...they rescued us from the Golden Corral Hunger Games. Thank you for being open. Thank you for coming through in the clutch. You saved Thanksgiving. read more

I'd been wanting to check this place out for quite some time. There's another location in Round Rock, but many reviewers said the original spot is much better, so we decided to start with the OG location. Parking is plentiful right in front of the restaurant. We came by on a Saturday around 1 PM, worried it might be packed, but it was actually pretty quiet. You can sit anywhere you like, grab a plate, and pay when you're done. The space is large and open, with three full rows of food and drinks plus a dedicated station for fruit and desserts. Everything was fresh, not overly salty, and there were plenty of options. My favorites were the hummus with eggplant (so flavorful with great texture), the salad and cucumber salad (fresh and refreshing), the dolma (perfectly done), gyro (tender and tasty), baked cauliflower (so good), fried chicken (juicy, crispy, and not salty), falafel (extra crunchy), and the lentil soup (simple but delicious). And don't miss their coffee at the checkout--it has a hint of warm spice and is the perfect finish after a meal. Surprisingly, I ended up loving the vegetable dishes even more than the meats. Overall, yes, $26 per person is on the higher side (what doesn't cost these days, right?!), but it's a great spot to try a variety of Mediterranean dishes that are fresh, simply seasoned, and let the ingredients shine--perfect whether you're new to the cuisine or just want a bit of everything. read more

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We came here for the first time around the evening time. By the time when we got done foods, many things seemed not to be fresh... it was a bit of disappointment since my memory with Dimassi's in houston was already fresh and delicious! Maybe my visiting time was late? But hope I can have fresh ones next time! read more

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The service was good. The food was fresh and very tasty with a wide variety to choose from. The buffet was easy to navigate and well laid out. The interior seemed a bit dated but it was clean and well-maintained. We will definitely visit again. read more

I am not the biggest person when it comes to buffets, but I will be returning to this buffet! Such good arabi/mediterranean food! Been on the hunt for tasty arabi food since moving to Austin and this is the place! It's clean and self serve which makes it easy for casual days. The chicken, kefta and kabob are so good and prepared fresh. Definitely must get the cauliflower as well! They even serve mansaf depending on the day and time. It tastes as good as the photos look. read more

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Obviously overall everything is superb Food to die for so many choices Service is excellent and friendly Ambiance looks very clean and amazing Affordable read more

I couldn't believe I've never tried Dimassi's since I moved to Austin! The buffet had a great variety of choices! My favorite bread was the cheese pita. But they're all good and was baked fresh. Hummus and baba ghanoush was amazing. Main dish fave was the grilled chicken. The gyro was a little bit overcooked. Baklava was my go to for dessert! The fruits were a great choice for the more health conscious clients. They have hot tea/cold unsweetened tea, raspberry tea and soda vending machine. Clean, buffet didn't much need service but their takeout was popular as well. Great value for money. Quiet and large room for large group. Lots of parking and they have military discount! read more

I'm not usually a buffet person but Dimassi's is the one place I'll make an exception because they have delicious food, it's clean, and it's reasonable priced. Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet always has a special place in my heart because they were one of the few places we could find open during the snow and ice storm in February of 2021 that shut down Austin (we were visiting from out of town and were stuck with no food). This was our first visit back after 3 years since moving here and loved it just as much! You pay on the way out so you're able to walk in and join the buffet line right away! There's plenty of hand sanitizer available and you get a fresh plate with each visit. They didn't come by to collect used plates from our table but we were also there not too long before closing. The pricing varies depending on the day and time you visit but even the most expensive pricing on Friday and weekend nights is reasonable at $23.99 per person for all you can eat with the appetizers, entrees, desserts, and drinks. Here are some of my favorite items: Pita bread (thicker than most traditional pita breads which I LOVE) Baba Ghanouge Avocado hummus Rice with lentils Cauliflower Lemon potatoes Gyro meat (use a pita to make a gyro with the cucumber mint yogurt sauce... so good!) Baklava (I usually don't love baklava because it's so sweet but this one was great) If you want a great selection of Mediterranean food and the ability to indulge in as much as you want, you can't beat Dimassi's! I already can't wait to go back and will continue to recommend it to others. read more

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Great food and service, all you can eat. Go now!!! I loved getting the yellow rice, topping it with Gyro meat, then cucumber salad, tzatziki sauce and then some hummus. Eat it with a fork or with some freshly made pita. Cannot beat it!! read more

Great place. All the food was fresh and very good. There were a lot of protein, vegetable and fruit options. A drink was included with the buffet. The owner was actively participating in running the business, not just telling people what to do. My elderly mother came with us (a group of 9) but wasn't feeling good. I asked if she could get the childrens menu, or maybe something ala carte to hold her over. The owner said, "it was on the house tonight." Wow. We definitely felt welcomed and enjoyed everything about our dining experience. read more

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The food is always good and fresh, the service is very hands off but still friendly. If you go past 7 its usually very crowded especially on weekends. Also very clean on the inside as well! read more

We used to like this place, but under the new management, everything has gone south. - Place has become filthy with sticky tables,flies over the food, odor in restaurant, and felt very unhygienic. - Pricing for boxed food changes on day-to-day basis. Few days ago, they were charging $9.99/lb,then became $12.99/lb, today pricing was on a piece basis. I even showed them their receipt from last week and the person at the counter said that last 2 times their staff made a mistake and now we have to pay higher price. - Staff indicated that Falafel are made in the same oil as other meat dishes which I didn't appreciate. Suffice to say that I would not recommend Dimassis to anybody. I would rather go to Almarah Grill on 620 and 183. read more

Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet - Prior Receipt with pricing per lb. Now they want to charge Falafel by piece. Ridiculous! - Buffets Near Me - Austin, Texas

I did a to go order so walk in and self serve and I just got one plastic round bowl. Customer service was very nice very clean, polite, food area, and the tables for the dining. I like that the labels are easy to read in the picture are Vegan Friendly and also the food choices. You have more than four choices for vegans, which is a wonderful and I like that you can get points as you're spending money there each and every time and yes, it's by the scale of weight and I like my food to be at least two scoops so I like my prices for that amount of food . I did not like the falafel at this location because they tasted differently from the South Austin Stasny location,, in Austin, Texas. It tasted more fried and grainy, and some parts of it was uncomfortable to keep in your mouth. I think I like the south Austin location much better. read more

So there was a bunch of hair on the fork we got. Food was warm and not hot. Then there was 3 things of meat. Didn't know it was 21$ a person not that big of a selection for the price.I tried it. And won't be going back. Wish I looked a the review first read more

Keep the bugs out of my grandbabys food. So disappointing Overall the food wasn't bad just not very special. We were hoping for more. It's a bugs life at Dimassis and it was not my favorite movie We will NOT be back !!!! read more

Dimassi's is arguably one of the more underrated places in Austin for mediterranean food, especially if you love vegetables! all of the salads are fresh, food is flavorful, and plenty of options. I have been coming here for years and the food is always consistent and delicious. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is always very clean. Awesome choice if you have vegetarians and meat eaters in your group. I eat all the things, but love that often the foods are grouped so if you are not interested in meat, you can find plenty. read more

When it comes to a large variety of healthful foods, Dimassi's cannot be topped! I don't go often, because I still tend to overeat at these kinds of restaurants, but I always enjoy it when I go. They have something that works for every diet. Dimassi's feels warm and inviting unlike many other buffets, and makes the whole experience enjoyable. read more

Mediterranean. Buffet. What a concept - but Dimassi's surprised me in a good way. The short: All you can eat pretty solid Mediterranean food for $19.47 (plus tip) - an excellent deal. No, it's not the fanciest facility, but yes the value is there. The highlights: there's a whole buffet dedicated to accompaniments, another for meat / entree, and one for desserts. This is a great place if you are following an eating plan like keto but still want to eat a lot of food. The hummus & garlic dips were incredible. The meats that I had were all mostly good. The baklava was decent, a little sugar forward. The rose water was interesting (like drinking what potpourri smells like but sweet?). Worth the price. The non-highlights: the parking lot is a little hard to find. the bathrooms are not super well maintained. not every food item is great (didn't love every dip, some of the veggies were still a bit raw...but others were cooked well and had a nice char in the same container, the pasta hadn't been refreshed in a bit so it was cold). The ice machine ran out of ice at the end of our meal. They didn't have the lamb shanks (but to be fair, it was a Wednesday night). Glad I got to try this, and would go back for the price or garlic dip alone read more

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Overall score 3.1 out of 5 For a buffet place it's pretty solid. The for is decent Staff is friendly Location The inside vibe is ok It's what you would expect read more

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Food was delicious. They keep the restaurant clean and were quick to clear your table when you go to get seconds at the buffet.

Buffets usually mean low quality. Not at Dimassi's! Great selection of fresh salads, mezze, and main courses. At dinner time, you can order a lamb shank. I enjoyed most everything on the menu... individual foods ranking between 3.5 and a perfect 5. Definitely will return. read more

Met a friend for lunch when I was in Buda. We met here because he was wanting to try it. We'll let me say if you want outstanding Mediterranean food that covers everything, this is where you should go. I've been to Peace Bakery and Deli, which is excellent. Here you get all the possibilities and more! I have to say this is the best place to go if you're looking for outstanding Mediterranean. I will say the shredded beef was out of this world! I had it with pita, ala gyro! The choice of salads, humus, falafel etc etc. I live up north but definitely would recommend going here, especially if you're in the area. By far the best place for Mediterranean. You can get every dish you want and enjoy. read more

Delicious food and not bad at all for the price! Big fan of the fresh baked pita bread and gyro. Great selection of rice and veggies and many other nice foods! Totally recommend and will be coming back. read more

The food was good, restaurant is clean. It's a buffet style dining. Hummus and pitas was good. The lamb was ok. Love Mediterranean food! We may give it another try. read more

Wow the food was so fresh! So delicious! Will definitely one back. So many great options to eat. Our family will definitely be back.

Amazing selections on the buffet. All fresh and hot. Service typical for a buffet but good. Highly recommend!

Very pleasantly surprised with the quality of this buffet. Lots of veggie and protein options; all served in a piping hot and immaculately clean buffet spread. Staff were continuously cleaning the bar and refilling the goods. Don't forget to ask about the falling off the bone lamb shank which is included during dinner! Two types of unique beverages when we went - tamarind and rose water. And lots of nice desserts including fresh fruit and rice pudding. If you looking for a super quick and filling bite, give this place a try! read more

Not enough good items. Everything was very bland, problem with buffets as they want to dull it down. Too pricey for the food they serve.

Friendly service. The lamb shanks and baklava are so delicious. It was hard to stop eating them during the buffet.

Decent food with a very good price. Clean and organized. The buffet ensured the food was warm. Several salad options and main entrees. There is even a dessert bar. The beverage bar has several options, too. The veggies are delicious, and you really need to try the roasted cauliflower. There is chicken, fish, and lamb. Each of the meats is prepared differently. So if you are hungry, stop by Dimassis and have some good food! read more

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This is a big buffet that is all-you-can-eat at a fixed price. I loved the different rices and their pita is heated in a pizza oven that is visible to us, which was great. We were greeted by the host and staff were friendly. The vibe was kind of cafeteria-esque, but I was totally okay with that. I liked all the food, but it was not the best I had ever had. I think it's one of the most solid choices in this general area if you are looking for a wide variety at a decent price. Definitely come hungry! read more

We took our family to this restaurant because my son's girlfriend said it was great up in the Dallas area. Unfortunately, this location didn't measure up to that other one. The food was not fresh, the salads tasted like they were turning. My two son's could barely eat anything, because they were turned off by the flavors. We cook Mediterranean food at home and could see the difference. We all left the restaurant with stomach aches and felt weird the rest of the day. Not sure if they put MSG in any of the food. Sorry, but I couldn't recommend this restaurant. read more

This place never ceases to please and impress me! It's essentially two rows: cold food and hot food. The cold section has THREE types of hummus, at least five kinds of salads ranging from chickpea to fattoush. Lots of yogurt and dip selections and fruit. The hot section is a wonderland of various rices, meats, stewed and grilled veggies. Yummm. YOU MUST TRY the fried cauliflower but be sure to squeeze lemon on it, it's the only way. There is also a bread and dessert station that are fabulous and don't forget to try the cardamom tea with your baklava and rice pudding!! read more

Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet - All the veggie options I could fit in one plate! My favorites were the babaganoush and the za'atar bread! - Buffets Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food was abundantly available as a hot, cold and dessert buffet with self service. The quality was not good with insufficient flavor. The ambiance was lacking with a dated, deteriorating decor. read more

Favorite spot Mediterranean 10/10 Dolmas, gyro, occasional turkey legs, tabouleh, hummus, rice, veggies, salad, fruit, pasta, eggplant, tzatziki! You will leave full! read more

We went here tonight for dinner and it was amazing! Everything was very fresh! The restaurant & buffet were very clean. They were cooking pita bread in the oven (maybe a brick oven? there was a fire in there) and we could watch them do this. It was fresh, hot, & the best pita bread I've ever had! I tried several types of chicken - all were delicious! So many items on the buffet and I had a little bit of as many things as I wanted. We had sodas which were included in the price of the buffet which is a nice touch. There were enough people working to make sure the dishes were filled if they got somewhat low. We were a little confused when we got here since it was our first time, but then we saw the big sign that said we could seat ourselves, eat, then pay afterwards at the register - the prices were listed here too. $21.99 for an adult. Well worth it for the amount of love and preparation that must go into cooking all of these different dishes! We will definitely be back as we were very impressed with the whole experience! read more

Love the buffet, though would like to see some changes in the menu at times. We are regulars here, but we are probably getting a little tired to eating the same food over and over again. Love their pita breads and the flavored drinks. read more

Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet - a variety of food items - Buffets Near Me - Austin, Texas

After all of the mixed reviews, I was kind of nervous that my Yelp friend and I chose to meet at this place for dinner @ 6:30pm on a weekday. I looked for the infamous Manaf but it was not there. We also didn't get to try any lamb shanks. However, the grilled chicken, avocado hummus, and GARLIC SAUCE were the stars here. Our grilled vegetables were still raw. The salads were missing a little bit of freshness and the baba ganoush was inedible. Everyone is right about the rose water -- very different, yet super delicious. I was too stuffed to end with the cardamom coffee but would next time. Our bill was 19.75 with tax. Would return! read more

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This place is incredible! Homey interior, well presented food and drinks (thank you for serving Coke Zero). Friendly staff and clean tables are a plus! The selection in the buffet is incredible and I got to try a lot of new things with my visit. I got recommended this restaurant from a coworker and I'm so thankful. Absolutely delicious food and good vibes. read more

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I gave this place a 5 star review last time and I still support the crap out of the dimassis franchise as an amazing healthy and tasty Mediterranean buffet - the first I'd ever seen! However as some reviews have mentioned.. this place is just going downhill. The main fault for me is the management and how they just visibly show they don't care. I'm not sure if business is suffering so by trying to charge more for less quality they hope this will increase margins or if it's something else. I know it's tough to run a business so I sympathize but they did get rid of lamb shanks on weekends but the price still comes out to around $22-25 for the buffet which is more than I think I'm willing to pay from now on. I might go check back on the south location again because I love the food and again I think this is just a branch management issue. The biggest whammy has been the last two times I've been here - it's been an hour before closing both times I went and by the end of the meal I'm almost done but they get a bit hostile and make you pay and kinda push you to get out. Right at around 9, some worker came with the trash and clean up bins and stood right next to us while I was still eating and just stared at us until we were done. A bit uncomfortable. On top of that I still had some food left and my friend asked if we could take the food on the plate home since they were kicking us out and they said no since "then everyone will start doing that". They end up throwing away all the food at the end of the night anyways so this just felt like a weird situation where we couldn't stay and finish for a few minutes and so they just wanted us to throw our food away. Long story short, I shouldn't go so close to closing time but I think it showed a bit of their true colors and plus the fact that they raised prices while removing the beloved lamb shank on weekends... I don't think this spot is worth it for me anymore. read more

Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet - Still love the food, but not the management or the price - Buffets Near Me - Austin, Texas