The parking lot is valet only, at least at the time we were there. Me and my husband parked on the street for free, it was just a small walk. We had reservations at 6:00pm on a Saturday night and the table was ready as soon as we showed up. We sat inside but they have tables outside and in an outdoor covered area too. We ordered the whipped feta, hummus with charred broccoli, Chicken Shwarma, and the Lamb Kebob. We wanted to try a little bit of everything on the menu. The whipped feta was amazing but I asked for more honey bc it didn't come with enough the first time. The honey helped to balance out the flavor, it was a bit salty without it. The hummus and charred broccoli was amazing, it came with pickled onions in it. The chicken shwarma was so soft, it fell off the skewer so easily. It came with a tortilla/wrap, beats, and cabbage. I could do without the cabbage but the tortilla was good. The lamb kebab came in a bed of hummus/chickpeas. The lamb had a yummy smoky/charred flavor. We had plenty of leftovers so I think it's safe to only order 1 main dish and 1 side dish and share it. Overall, this place was yummy!! read more

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Tried Ezov last night for a date night. It's a perfectly intimate setting for that type of meal. We tried a lot of food last night. Here's the order of our favorites from first to last TX Wagyu, Hummus & Frena, Summer Tomato, Falafel, Sabich. The absolutely cannot miss dishes are the TX Wagyu and Hummus with Frena. The meat was cooked to perfection, melt in your mouth. And the consistency and flavor of the hummus with chunks of eggplant was to die for. Don't get me wrong the others dishes were very good as well. I think that perhaps the Sabich was too close to some of the food we'd had earlier in our meal, so by the time it got to us it was take it or leave it. Falafel has great flavor, but fell apart super easily and was hard to eat with the delicious sauce. Shout out to our very sweet and attentive server, Lucy! You made the night. We will be back to try desserts when we aren't so stuffed next time. read more

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Amazing service with a very friendly and attentive staff. The food was to die for! And the place is beautiful. The desert was our favorite. I don't remember all of the names of the dishes in the pictures because this was an unfinished review but everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection. read more

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Ezov had me feeling like I stepped into a disco tech on a Euro vacation - music was bumping, decor was serving, and the ambiance was aligned with a fun ladies night out! (Bonus :They have complimentary valet!) Our server did a great job assisting us with navigating the menu and determining how to best pace out our meal options family style. Based off her recommendations, our group of four ended up getting the: crudo: this dish really surprised us! While it was short on tuna (which I felt like I had to fish for amongst the tasty, tasty garnish), the pomegranate and pistachio really combined for a delish pairing of tart and nutty. While a stunning dish, for $18 though, I would hope for a more balanced distribution of protein and garnish. My second favorite option from the evening. charred cabbage: subtle smoky char flavor was a nice supporter to the flavor of the cabbage. This place does sauces well, and I wish there was a side dish of the sauce pairing instead of a drizzle, because YUM! falafel: this was my third favorite item from the evening - the sauce was a trio of mango, tahini, and green schug. Perfectly fried and delicate interior. chicken schwarma: we ordered this dish as it was said to be the most hefty of portions, which we found was more so comparative to other menu items rather than a general statement. The chicken was served on a kebab skewer with onions that you shaved off, which is a fun way to enjoy the dish. It came with a singular, but large, serving of flatbread. The pickled cauliflower was a nice touch to balance out the meat, and it came with three sauce options. Again, their sauces are killer! We ended the evening splitting the olive oil cake. The meringue, persimmon jam, and lemon sorbet pairing sounded delicious, but I was expecting much. Honestly, this was my favorite item from the evening, and perhaps the best olive oil cake I've ever had. The olive oil scent was intoxicating but gentle. Very moist and such a great spark of flavor with the fruity addition. If the portions were more generous, I would give a 5. Worth the visit for sure! read more

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Amazing middle eastern food - the hummus with charred broccoli was Devine and the smoked Labne complimented the soft buttered bread. The spiced beets were, um, interesting- hard to describe really. Our server, Miranda, was so helpful and attentive read more

Ezov - Smoked labne - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We celebrated my husband's birthday here and this sure had the BEST vibe. Food was amazing. Service was great and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable about everything they could make. Really enjoyed our experience and we will certainly be going back. read more

Ezov - Drinks - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Ezov will not disappoint. Food - Crudo, smashed cucumber and the lamb kofta were star flavour dishes, we also ordered hummus and tilefish. Drinks - personally I'm a fan of zero proof cocktails, they also have Nonalcoholic Rosé. Great selection on cocktail and wine list. Pro tip on mocktails : Curcumada was earthy and refreshing, Good intentions was sweeter. Valet - it's a Valet only parking, ample space, no self parking. read more

Ezov - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

Walking into Ezov feels like being transported to the newest hot spot on the Eastern coast of the Med, backlit bar glowing, flanked by tagged walls and filled always with diners buzzing in upholstered booths. It's a scene. Food is also artful, with thoughtful platings on colorful dishes. It's obvious they've spent a lot of time considering presentation. A rare find in Austin where you can get a taste of some Middle Eastern fare and wine, too. I came for the lamb kofta which was just OK. The blend of beef and lamb was delicate and moist, cooked perfectly, but relatively boring, giving showcase to the fire-roasted eggplant that should have been exciting but was SO MUCH vinegar it murdered every other flavor on the plate. Luckily the place is for sharing and there are some lovely other shareables on the menu. Chase knows his way around the menu and was able to help me choose correctly with some excellent wine pairings. The fish on the crudo rotates, Kanpachi was nice (salmon might stand up better), but incredibly dressed in a summery blend of basil, pomegranate, watermelon, dill, and Serrano. Spicy, sweet, crunchy, yay! I'm forgiving the pistachios (which I love, but were overkill with the crunchy pomegranate) and a touch heavy on dressings (where was the fish?) because it was simply delightful. I was completely taken aback by this "summer tomato" like a walks-on-water panzanella, would-eat-every-day-of-my-life salad. Who needs meat with a sun ripened tomato that's as satisfying savory as the kofta I wish I had? It's really smart, keeps the palate guessing with lots of umami, snappy acidity, savory crouton, and dill! I'll go back for that & dessert. read more

Ezov - Summer Tomato - veggie decadence - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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While it was good, it left a lot to be desired. Smash: Cardahini martini Smashed cucumber Falafel Texas wagyu Frena (yes I'm aware I also put it in the pass section, but the lamb butter imo was not worth $6, I'd just get the side) Pass: Hummus Halloumi Bread service Cabbage read more

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Does not disappoint! I've been here twice now, and let me tell you, each time was STELLAR. From the food to the service this is definitely the place for a Friday night dinner. The ambiance was such a vibe: bumpy house music paired with industrial street-style decor. We ordered: lamb hummus, traditional hummus, falafel, butternut squash, crudo, and chicken shawarma. Stand out items were the lamb hummus and butternut squash! Seriously I could eat these everyday. They are perfectly balanced wnd enjoyable bites. The crudo fell a little flat, but was still a good bite. This is a super friendly place for allergies as well. Our table was dairy and gluten free and the menus had so many options. Highly highly recommend. read more

Ezov - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is such delight for a date night. The ambiance, food & service is all top notch. We ordered several small plates to share & nothing was disappointing. It all was fresh & full of flavor. We particularly loved the cucumber smash, eggplant & hummus with corn. Great vibes & food. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend. read more

The food was amazing and the service to match! The tables were a little small for the amount of food we ordered but nevertheless it's was great. Highly recommended! read more

I went to Ezov on a Thursday night with some friends and I'm glad I made a reservation! It was definitely a full house and we were sat on their covered patio. First thought was the ambiance is beautiful and dark lit. More of a romantic vibe and I wasn't mad at it. We were seated promptly and the waiter explained that it was family style and for a group of four about 5 plates were enough. We ordered a bunch of food all were tasty but the highlights were the lamb kofta and the crudo. Definitely recommend but the portions for everything was small. 5 plates was not enough and we had to order more food which made our bill really high. I think for the price point, the food portions should not be that small so overall, while I enjoyed the food I won't be back. read more

Ezov - Baklava - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Was visiting Austin for SXSW with a friend and we stopped by Ezov for dinner. Our server, Miranda, was very helpful and gave exceptional recommendations along with descriptions of taste in case we weren't familiar. The babagounash was our favorite and I've never tried it before until dining here. In the future, I'll be on the lookout for this particular dish. Seating was comfortable and the inside is pretty clean and well organized. If I come back to Austin, I'll definitely consider coming back to Ezov again. read more

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THE BIG: Located in East Austin right off of E Cesar Chavez and N Pleasant Valley road. Free parking in the lot, it's valet, which i get to maximize the parking situation in a cramped east austin neighborhood. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I came here for date night on a Thursday and it was PACKED. We fortunately had reservations and got seated immediately. For food, we ordered the chicken shwarma, smashed cucumbers, and the lamb koftka. The smashed cucumbers came out immediately and provided a nice light start of the meal. The other two entrees took a while to come out. We waited for 45 mins to get it. When it did come out, it did not disappoint. The lamb kofta was super moist and i love how they served everything with sword skewers. The chicken shwarma was also moist and came with so many nice sides like pickled veggies, cabbage, onions and then 3 different dipping sauces. Service was impeccable and attentive. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall damage done here was ~$90 including tip for 3 dishes. Pricey but the food was cooked very well to justify. read more

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We went to this place for father's day on a whim, and it did not disappoint! You are welcomed by a fun entrance with chinese looking lanterns, until you realize they are actually modern street tag lanterns. The roof shows cool modern beams with metal bracing. Tables are simple, modern looking, on a stained concrete floor. So, they set an interesting vibe, right from the beginning. One small problem, the day we went, it was probably 105F and their A/C was struggling, so they had added some big portable AC systems to try to keep people comfortable, but it remained a bit on the warm side. But, this is probably fixed now. Let's move on to the food. Okay, the food is amazing. I was worried it would be on the small side, but the portions are quite decent, especially on some item like the sandwich, which is quite huge and shareable. We started with a beautiful crudo. Look at the picture, that fish (menu says albacore, but I wonder if the waiter said it was a different fish) was simply amazing in that lemony sauce, with wonderful pomegranate. It's as beautiful to look at than to eat! So fresh! The Hummus was also a success, so creamy! And the zucchinis inside were a nice addition. We coupled that with bread. My wife was worried at the idea of the sigarim with sweetbread (the thymus organ, for those of you who think this is a mexican bread item, given that the dish looks like a churro :-)). But, being French, we love a good "ris de veau", so I was interested! It was actually so mild and delicious that even my wife said it was good. The yogurt sauce was great. Just make sure to set aside the shug, which is quite spicy, and add the amount you need. Don't mix the whole thing unless you are not scared of spicy. Moving on the to main courses. The Kofta was beautifully served on a skewer with a carving of the scale of justice! And the Sabich sandwich, mostly a vegetarian dish with just an egg on top, was so well executed, with generous amount of tahini sauce, just what I love! Reminded me a little of a good falafel from the "Ace du falafel" in the jewish quarter of the Marais in Paris (you must go!), though it has different ingredients. Finally, the coconut Malabi dessert was superb. It combined everything I love about that region, the coconut, pistachios and rose water, and it was also beautiful to look at. I didn't speak of the service, which was good and attentive. We had a great time with our waitress, and we giggled at how lucky we were to be together with my wife, as we were noticing a couple on the other side of our thick window separator, who obviously didn't have a good father's day and didn't speak to each other for their whole, short dinner... We wanted to send them drinks to cheer them up, but it was so tense that I don't think drinks would have done it... I HIGHLY recommend this place, and I am picky. This restaurant combined a nice atmosphere and amazing food, something that is so different from all the boring corporate places we have in Austin. read more

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My husband and I came for date night on a Thursday night and this place was packed! No wonder it was so difficult to get. Reservation. We sat at the back patio and love the unique art and playful colors. The prices are pretty steep, so we ordered a few dishes to share. Smashed Cucumber: Light and refreshing! A great way to start a meal, but would have been better with bread. Lamb Kofta: Tender and juicy with incredible flavor! This paired great with the shawarma dish. Chicken Shawarma: THIS WAS MY FAVORITE! It came with different topics and dips to craft your perfect bite. The chicken was very juicy and tender as well. I loved the pickled veggies. Overall this was a great spot for a date, but get ready to pay a little more for drinks and food. read more

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If you eat ANYWHERE today, make sure it's Ezov. My partner and I are huge fans of Emmer & Rye so we've been eagerly awaiting the opening of this concept. We arrive 20 min early to our reservation for a table outside. The hostess allowed us to be seated early AND allowed us a table inside as it was 95 degrees on the patio. In an almost full restaurant, I was shocked. This was an excellent first impression. We started with the smashed cucumbers and the hummus with some bread. The cucumbers really shocked me. So simple yet extremely well done. Cool, crunchy, light, refreshing. The hummus is THE best hummus I've ever had! The texture was almost silky and the mix of herbs/veggies gave it the perfect flavor. I could eat this and that bread for every meal forever. Then our Texas wagyu and chicken shawarma arrived. I've never had a chicken shawarma before that was more moist than this. Honestly, I've never had chicken in general more moist than this. The sauces that accompanied this dish added the perfect amount of creaminess and spice, the cabbage and cauliflower gave it a necessary crunch, and that pita was perfect for soaking all that flavor up so nothing is missed. Lastly, the Texas Wagyu...EXTREMELY tender, just the perfect bite of steak every time. This is currently our favorite restaurant in Austin. Amazing staff, amazing food, just a perfect experience from beginning to end. read more

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Overall great restaurant for a upscale Mediterranean food with a small but curated menu. Very nice for a date night. Service was great, our server was very kind and professional. Everything is really good and beautifully plated, it's up to personal preference in terms of taste and what your favorite dish is. Smashed cucumbers - really great on top of a bed of labneh yogurt. Kind of basic but it is well done. Frena - a little salty and very oily to the touch, not my personal favorite but I enjoy the shape of the bread as that's pretty unique, the butter too. Chicken Shawarma - this was our favorite dish by far. The chicken is so tender and the pita/bread it comes with is so soft. The pickled veggies and cabbage slaw also add so much flavor. Definitely shareable between two people. This is really your classic chicken shawarma but elevated. Lamb Kofta - this was almost too flavorful, it needed some carb or something to balance it out. The veggies and sides it came with were just as flavorful and didn't help. read more

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When an Emmer & Rye restaurant opens up, you run don't walk here. With Hestia, Canje, & Emmer being our top spots in town, we had set the bar very high for this spot. Love that it's on the east side and that they have complimentary parking. Very cool atmosphere, however, one of the biggest complaints for us was how loud it was sitting in the back room (to the left of the entrance). It's never a fun date night experience when you can't hold a conversation without raising your voice. Also, the fans were on high blast so if you wear contacts they will go dry instantly. Service was great as expected. Now on to the food... Smashed Cucumber - was my favorite app hands down. You have to try this! (side note for those who have the cilantro gene...it's in the sauce and my partner tasted it). Sigarim - basically two very long eggrolls. The chicken hearts were very tasty. It was good to try, but for $9 each I would pass on these next time. Frena - the classic bread and butter but make it Mediterranean. Even for 2 people, it was perfect to split down the middle, we left no crumbs behind. Texas Wagyu - THIS. This was the highlight of the night. Honestly wish we ordered 2 because we were fighting over the last piece. The price is a steal for how well they cooked this. For the finale, we tried all 3 desserts. Not sure if it's because Tavel's other desserts are some of the best we ever tried at the other locations, or if the Mediterranean dessert just isn't our thing, but they were all very average to us. Even though we both don't like coconut, the Malabi was surprisingly our favorite. The coconut flavor was very minimal and the strawberry gelly stole the show on this dish. Our least favorite was the coffee cake, it was very dry. The Baklava didn't wow us either, however, the caramelized bananas were *chefs kiss*. For drinks, the Malbec paired perfectly with our steak. I know these spots are known for their cocktails, but I am an old fashion snob and was bummed about how mine came out. Just from the looks of it I already knew it was going to be too sweet and not something I enjoyed. We also tried the Equinox which is their version of a whiskey sour and it was also decent, but not living up to expectations. read more

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Ezov is a beautiful new restaurant in East Austin. The main portion of the restaurant is cozy meets cool and has a great vibe. I sat in the covered patio, which was nice, but does feel a bit disjointed from the rest of the place. Service: The service was great. The waitress took her time to explain everything and make considerate recommendations. She was incredibly attentive. (The restaurant offers free valet parking...it's a bit of a hustle, but it's nice to have the option.) Food: Lovely food loaded with punches and pops of flavor. The meats were rich and tender. The sauces were full bodied and palatable. It was fun to mix and match everything because things were definitely distinct but paired well. Overall: I'd definitely recommend Ezov! It's got a nice atmosphere with the menu to back it up. read more

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I was impressed with the service. It is one of the best we got in Austin. Other than that it was a $100+tip disappointment. * Hummus was bad. There's no way around it. * Manti was not manti. It was an abomination. It didn't even look like manti (just look it up). When the server saw my face while serving it, she looked worried * Shawarma looked interesting, but the taste was lacking. * Why there's chicken schnitzel in a Mediterranean restaurant menu is a question. The crust was perfect, chicken was overcooked. I was excited to go to a non-food truck middle eastern/Mediterranean place. But I'd recommend any food truck over this. read more

Unique middle eastern fare. Great ambiance. Certainly not hot but they do not spare the spice to produce tasty attractive plates. Best approach is to share ates and while it's a good date place 4 is a great number to share with and experience several plates. read more

Man, this place was a disappointment from the expectations we had. Will start with the good - Smashed Cucumbers: could eat an entire bowl of this. So delicious and different and perfectly flavored Kofta: very soft and flavorful and served with a nice roasted eggplant but definitely a small portion Crudo: nice flavors with the different elements Spring Tomato: came recommended by our server who also said it wouldn't be around much longer but I would not recommend this Halloumi: served cold? I'm unsure if just ours was cold or it's suppose to be cold but the whole point of halloumi is it's a grilling cheese therefore being served hot/warm is the expectation. Wouldn't reorder. Coconut Malabi: ended with this for dessert and I could've done without it. It wasn't bad at all just nothing to be wowed by. Cocktails were delicious, unique and well made. Disappointing with how much I spent here and the portion sizes. Not to mention if you sit outside, they have no solution to the insane number of flies that will constantly be around your table. Sadly don't think I'll be coming back. read more

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Ezov Our Ezov experience was fantastic. From The professionalism of the waitstaff, to the bursting flavors of every dish - Ezov takes the crown in the Austin Mediterranean food scene. Tasting several dishes and having rich authentic flavors to new twists and modern creations, the chefs here are brilliant. We were able to split a bottle of wine with 4 people (2 glasses each) and get about 8 plates (basically the whole menu). The highlights: - Hummus (just out of this world) - Texas Waygu - I don't care for steak or red meat and this dish was just incredible. The char and crust of the meat was out of this world. - Smashed cucumbers - so refreshing and light, a great way to start the meal. - Chicken shawarma - massive plate of food and just out of this world tasty. Top tier flavors. - house bread - this is a must and you will get several. Over all - there were NO misses at Ezov. The food was mesmerizing and the ambiance and service was fantastic as well. Cannot wait to come back try more food and get the Waygu read more

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The server made some excellent suggestions. It's a cozy spot in east austin so be prepared for parking. The food was unique with excellent that tickled the taste buds. read more

Ezov - Ceviche - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

My friends and I came on a Sunday night, and reservations were relatively easy to get! I've actually been to this place before, but it was a different restaurant before. They make a really good use of their space. I love the booths, the light fixtures, and the interior in general. It has a very unique hip but also modern vibe. I couldn't help but look around at all the little details they've incorporated. I also heard this is Emmer and Rye's sister restaurant! Our server was awesome. He would constantly check in on us and refill our waters. He gave my friends a rundown of the menu before I arrived, and we mostly ordered his suggestions. None of us were that hungry, but ordering two appetizers and one entree was perfect. I honestly did not think I would love Ezov as much as I did (I'm not a huge fan of Mediterranean food). - cucumber appetizer: Normally, I would've passed on this after reading the menu. However, I'm glad we took our server's suggestion because this was a really refreshing starter. They include this tart sauce that goes really nicely with the cucumber. - pita bread and butter: This was so good! I love pita bread and butter separately, and these two combined was so delicious. I forget exactly what the butter was, but it was really rich and flavorful and came in a cute hand shape. - chicken gyro: This also came with pita, and I love how you can build your own wrap! A few sauces and pickled veggies came with the chicken gyro, and it was such a fun entree to split among friends. Their playlist is also fire. Music is rarely discussed in food reviews, but we had so much fun eating and bopping along to their music. read more

Ezov came highly recommended by a friend, and the food did not disappoint. We came here for a team dinner a week or so ago, and I am still thinking about the food. We did family style for 8 people, and there was more than enough food. We were stuffed before dessert! Some of my favorite dishes included: Crudo with pomegranate Smashed cucumber Squash fatoush Falafel Hummus Kofta Chicken schwarma I also loved the lamb fat butter served with the bread but I could see this be rich for most. It was a busy night so service was a little bit slow. However, despite this, the servers did a good job paying attention to details including ensuring modifications to drinks due to intolerances. If in Austin, this place is a must try! read more

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First time going here and the vibe service was amazing! They have valet parking and you can pay whatever you desire. When you walk into the restaurant it's a cool, colorful vibe. They were playing EDM music which was fun! My friend and I ordered a few drinks: mirage, cardahini martini, everything bagel (very strong). We loved the mirage. and cardahini. The food was delicious. The falafel was crispy, the bread was fluffy, the sauce that came with the cauliflower was amazing and the halloumi reminded me of Indian paneer, also very good. I would recommend this spot :) read more

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Ezov - what a great experience!! Food - we ordered the hummus with spiced lamb, lamb & beef manti, and chicken shawarma and a few other dishes. Drinks - really nice selection of cocktails and wines. Parking - Self-parking (not valet) Overall - a great experience and would definitely repeat! read more

A group of nine of us gathered at Ezov to celebrate on a Thursday night. We had a reservation and a set menu. Valet was available which simplified the sometimes problematic parking in the area. We were promptly and warmly greeted and seated. Our set menus were on the table along with a sweet card signed by the staff. Drink orders were taken and arrived quickly. I'm a mocktail girl these days and they had several selections. My chai mocktail was delicious. I had 3. The courses started flowing with the crudo and smashed cucumbers over a smoked lebneh up first. Both fantastic with a nice punch of heat. Next was the babaganush and hummus with the house made bread. As per usual, I ate too much bread. I couldn't help myself- SO GOOD! Next was the best falafel of my life. They gave us a little time after that because someone must have spotted how stuffed we were. After the perfectly timed break, the fried fish, chicken shawarma, and lamb arrived. The breading of the fish was light and flavorful. The sauce on the fish was a bit lacking in the middle eastern flavors and reminded me more of a tarter sauce. Still good. The chicken was seasoned to perfection and had crispy edges with added flavor. The lamb was tender and mouth watering. I had very little room for it, however. We finished with a pear dessert and a lemon olive oil cake. Though we were stuffed, we pushed our limits for the absolute pleasure that these treats induced. We waddled out, impressed by the strong service, quality of food, and scrumptious flavors. Will be back! read more

Our dinner at Ezov was wonderful. From the food to the service to the ambience, it was a fantastic meal. Ezov is exactly the kind of funky Israeli restaurant that I would imagine opening in Austin. The restaurant has a very casual vibe with very upscale food. We really enjoyed everything we ate: -Charred cabbage: Cabbage isn't my usual thing, but this cabbage was wonderful! I loved the yogurt sauce served with the cabbage. -Lamb hummus: This was an off-menu special for the day, and I thought it was wonderful. The restaurant is a shared-plates restaurant, but if I had to pick one dish for my own meal, it would be this one. The pomegranate seeds in the hummus were a nice surprise, and I also liked the frena bread we ordered to go with the dish. -Crudo: Very fresh, very fun with pistachios and pomegranate seeds. -Cauliflower: I love cauliflower, and this cauliflower did not disappoint. A great, savory addition to the meal. While I obviously have no complaints with my five-star review, my one suggestion would be to expand the wine list to include more Israeli or Lebanese wines--that would be fun to try! read more

The flavors are great and for a central Austin place, the prices are moderate. We were pretty hungry and got everything we could eat with a dip app, a falafel small plate and two antres. No sides, no dessert, no drinks. About $120 out the door including 20% tip. The hummus and corn dip was really good. Could've used a bit more bread but the flavor and the bread was really good. The falafel small plate was one of the best I've had and I consider myself a falafel connoisseur. I had the snapper and my wife had the wagyu kebab. Both really good. The roasted salad with the snapper was especially good. The service was good. We shared our waitress with an 8 person group celebrating a birthday so naturally she was distracted. The expediters and roaming extras made up for her lack of attention at critical times. I think our res saved us because even though we were eating early at 5:45 it got full really fast. So why not 5 start? A couple of small things. First, no iced tea. Yeah, they had hibiscus, and it was good, but in Texas, serve some basic iced tea. It's not that hard. Second, the music was too loud. No big deal maybe but in a tight space, the people have to talk over the music, and the other people have to talk over those people and pretty soon, it's too noisy. Finally, the parking. Seemed to be all valet. Well, at $100+ w/o drinks, why add a valet? We parked on the street but we're pretty savvy downtown. In total, this is a wonderful place and I'll go back very soon. I may even try to find a way for them to buffet deliver a work lunch. They are a fantastic alternative to the normal offerings around town with food you won't get anywhere else. The staff is very friendly and the overall space was comfortable. Get some regular iced tea and turn down the tunes. read more

Wowowowow! Idk why just I just really loved the food here. There are soo many amazing and unique vegetarian sides and an entree as well and they are all so good! The chef I believe gets their inspiration from Tel Aviv. We came in a group of four so we ordered family style which I normally hate doing whenever the group is not vegetarian( I was the only one in the group that was), but it ended up working out because there are so many vegetarian options here! We had the bread which was sooo good that we ordered more. We had the hummus and falafel as well as the smashed cucumber salad, the squash fattoush, the halloumi and the sabich! EVERY SINGLE THING WE ATE tasted so good! I definitely want to go here again! I think the thing that makes this place unique are the flavors. I guess maybe I'm not used to Tel Aviv style cuisine, but the flavors are just so different that I think everyone should give this place to try. The service was great and the waitress was really helpful with helping us choose what to order. The others ordered the shawarma and lamb which they liked as well! read more

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This place is great. Very nice decor and chill vibe. Service was great. The food is amazing. The flavors were like nothing I've ever had in Mediterranean food. It's is former quality. We had the hummus with the squash, falafel and mushroom shawarma. Next level! Definitely recommend. read more

This place has potential. Every dish had a WOW taste. Unfortunately our server gave us no helpful advice. When asked, she said "everything is good." The plates are meant to be shared so we ordered five plates for three of us. The plates we chose were individually great but in combination not excellent. One plate was too small for three of us to share and two of the plates were so rich that the portions were too large. The bread served with the hummus dishes is more like a fluffy dinner roll and no other option is available. On the plus side, we asked our server if the music volume could be lowered so we could enjoy the outdoor patio. The answer was a prompt yes. (Does any restaurant get requests for louder music? Do people want to shout over dinner?). Of course, the next time we go, we will know better how to order. It's only the first time experience that is the problem. We went on a Saturday night and our one server had five tables to attend and there was only one valet attendant. I hope this place succeeds and can up their service game. This place has superstar potential. read more

Ezov - Charming patio for date night. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Ezov in Austin exceeded my expectations! I was eager to visit this restaurant with connection to Canje. We were not disappointed!! If you loved Canje, this place is worth checking out! (if you haven't, get a reservation asap) The crudo, frena, chicken shawarma, and kofta were all delicious. I thought the chicken schwarma was a little simple, so I'd recommend the Kofta but if you like chicken then absolutely go for the chicken schwarma! The atmosphere is charming, and the dessert menu is a hidden gem--ask for it at the end of your meal! Or in the ginning, you do you. A must-visit for foodies in Austin or visiting! read more

Crudo - love it Beef tartare - great Cucumber - good Halloumi - delicious Labneh - delicious Wagyu - delicious Kofta - delicious Grouper - not good; a bit fishy Baklava - delicious Coconut malabi - very good read more

The design of this place is so cool. As the sun went down the lights came on and the vibe was set. Great service and staff here. Explained everything we asked. Got us on the best track to what we wanted and didn't disappoint. The bread starter could have been my meal. But the chicken shawarma was great with all the sauces. Can't wait to take some friends there and try read more

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I came to Ezov seeking halloumi, my favorite cheese, seemingly hard to find in the US. While the halloumi wasn't quite the squeaky goodness you find across Europe, it was a tasty take on it, just a bit softer, the sauce was delectable. All of the dishes were very flavorful, I loved the crispness of the maitake and the flavor profiles of the kofta. The drink menu had some fun items, like an everything bagel tini which was delightful, and spot on. I love both a beet drink and mezcal, so the Tom Selek did not disappoint. If you like beets, go for it! The service matched the environment and price point, accessible and knowledgeable, yet not too overwhelming with check-ins while still friendly. The ambiance at Ezov is modern and trendy, the space is open and bright, however the music didn't match, it was too loud and quite clubby, and I love clubs, just not at dinner. read more

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