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    Gràcia Mediterranean

    4.6 (114 reviews)

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    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Chocolate desert
    Michelle V.

    We went for dinner Sunday night which happens to be all day happy hour too! I got the beet cocktail - delicious! We ordered the potatoes, croquetas, lamb, salmon tartare, and the chocolate dessert. My favorites were potatoes, croquetas, and lamb!! The dessert was amazing and rich - super good if you like chocolate. My husband ate the salmon tartare- he liked it but it wasn't for me. Service was great, food came out timely too. Very cute indoor seating and beautiful bar set up, not too many tables inside probably 20 or so.

    Melissa H.

    Gràcia offers a cozy, intimate ambiance and our server was incredibly warm and attentive. The menu is on the smaller side, with fewer than 20 dishes, but what they do offer is thoughtfully crafted. You must have the pita with hummus! Soft, fresh bread paired with a smooth hummus was to die for, especially with that zesty punch and a drizzle of chili oil for the right kick. The Spanish octopus was an another hit, perfectly tender with crispy lentils that added great texture and flavor. The lamb chops were grilled to perfection, and that garlic butter sauce? Absolutely top notch. The only dish that fell short for me was the whole prawns. While the prawns themselves were cooked beautifully, the lemon garlic sauce didn't quite bring the dish together. Something about it felt like it was missing depth. For dessert, I tried the orange and almond cake which was a miss for me. The flavor was nice, but the cake texture was too dense for my taste, maybe they used almond flour? I was just expecting something lighter. Despite a couple of misses, I'd definitely come back. The food is creative and well-prepared, and the warm atmosphere makes it a great spot to unwind and enjoy a good meal.

    Croquettas
    Noanya S.

    Love Mediterranean food totally thought this was in a different area than it was but wasn't disappointed. Super quaint/small which makes for very attentive staff. We had the hummus, raw oysters, croquettas, sword fish and lamb chops. Hummus was great 50% off on Sunday - sold. Creamy with a good amount of chili oil. Oysters - I'll pass. Too meaty and murky for my taste. Croquettas were yum right amount of ham and cheese without being overly cheesy and a good crisp. Sword fish was just ok. Good flavor but too tough. If doing a revisit, I'd pass. Lamb chops were perfectly seasoned and the temperature was just right - yes please. Cocktails - G&T and mimosas - we kept it simple. I'd give a revisit if in the area

    Pree R.

    I have had this place bookmarked on Yelp for a while, but my recent visit here was unplanned! I came by on Mother's Day weekend after Picknik across the street had a long wait time. Surprisingly, Gracia didn't! My bf and I were quickly seated. To start off, we shared the hummus that came with hot and fresh pita triangles. The texture of the pita was variable, with the first bowl being more on the crunchy side and the second batch being more soft. In either case, both options were delicious. The hummus was earthy and had just the right thick consistency. I didnt get a picture of the shashuka, but it was incredibly delicious with two poached eggs soaked in a warm and spicy tomato sauce. My surprisingly favorite was the tortilla espanola, which was like an omelette pancake with a cream sauce and olives---it was so warm and flavorful (and full of protein!). I didnt have dessert, but my bf tried a slice of their clove oil cake with Greek yogurt and found it scrumptious. Sometimes good things happen when other plans fail!

    Hummus & pita
    Eddie K.

    Really enjoyed the Gràcia experience! Came here on a weekday for dinner and it wasn't too crowded. The main dinning area is very cozy with bench sitting. They also have outdoor sitting available. The hummus and pita was a great choice for an appetiser, I especially liked that it has a little spicy kick to it! The fried potatoes were simple but surprisingly delicious, the sauce matched really well with it. The croqueta was probably my favourite dish, very cheesy and mixed with a creamy sauce! The empanadas was a bit of a let down, nothing special about it. I loved the orange cake dessert, highly recommend it. Parking is widely available but expect to spend an hour or two since the food took a little while for us. Worth trying and will revisit!

    Beet salad with lemonade
    Claudia V.

    What an incredible experience was to have dinner here!! The place is small so I recommend to make reservations. Food was outstanding and with great presentation. Our service was good too! You have to check it out!

    Michael L.

    THE BIG: Rosedale neighborhood restaurant represent! This restaurant is tucked inside the Rosedale Village shopping center and right across from the pinthouse pizza. Parking lot is available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: We came here for Friday date night spot and saw tapas was on the menu. The interior is very nice and reminds me of a bohemian chic vibe. There was outdoor seating, but it was way too cold. We ordered the chicken, patatas bravas, crab stuffed peppers, scallops, and hummus. All were very good, but a lil pricey in my opinion. My favorite bites were the scallops and the chicken. Good to know that they make everything in-house day of. I could tell by the pita :D. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, damage done here was around $100 for five tapas. Pretty pricey for tapas but great flavors.

    Potatoes
    Lyla A.

    We went for Mother's Day and ate on the very small and tight patio. The service was fine. The food came out relatively quickly and each dish was a well executed version of itself. We ordered: - Hummus appetizer - very lemony and delicious! It was supposed to be 50% off on Sunday, but they did not honor that. - Oysters (listed as 25% off on Sunday but they didn't honor it) - crispy potatoes - enjoyed - baby eggplant - I didn't like this dish. The flavor profile isn't something I can describe other than seemed heavy on the turmeric and florally. I love eggplant and couldn't eat more than 2 bites. - Lions mane mushroom - I did not enjoy the flavor nor the texture of this dish. The Cipollini onion rings on top were nice. - grilled octopus - was done very well, and the octopus was tender and flavorful. - Special off the menu - scallops with gnocchi. It was fine. Your average gnocchi and some scallops. No complaints. - lamb chops - covered in herbs and garlic and were very tasty! I would definitely recommend this dish. Something I didn't appreciate was them taking it upon themselves to add a fourth lamb chop to the order without asking us. Based on the description, we didn't know how many lamb chops were included nor did we care because we ordered so many things to try. When we received the bill, they charged us an additional $10 for a fourth lamb chop. Our kid didn't even eat it and three would've been enough. Regardless, I would've appreciated them asking before assuming we would want to pay for a fourth. - prawns with garlic - exactly what you would expect. Large head-on shrimp, swimming in an oil with copious amounts of garlic. - chicken entrée with crispy skin. It was incredibly well prepared. Very simple but well done. - chocolate budino dessert - was the highlight of the meal. I'm not even a dessert person, but I thought this was fabulous. Though I likely wouldn't return to this restaurant based on what we ate, and how expensive it was, I would come back for the dessert if it were an option! Please see my photos as well and if they helpful please "like!"

    hummus
    Leila L.

    Came in for a random date night on a Friday night. There was a good amount of filled tables but we were seated immediately. Hummus - Tastes very fresh! There wasn't quite enough pita by default but you can always add more. Empanadas - A bit in the dry side. Pretty rich and heavy. Octopus - Really tender! I enjoyed this order the most. It also comes with the largest beans I've ever seen. Lionsmane Mushroom - We had to send this order back because it was way too salty. However the waiter was kind and took the order off our bill. Swordfish kebab - This was pretty good. Not amazing but it was a new item on their menu.

    Lamb chop
    Stephen O.

    Great food, great service and good vibes. We ordered Seafood Paella, Lamb Kebab, Swordfish and Whole Prawn as entree. hummus as appetizer and sundae + orange+almond cake for dessert. Love the Wednesday special (Seafood Paella) , whole prawn and lamb kebab. Prefer the lunch Lamb chop through :) ! Octopus is another great dish we had couple weeks back. Service is attentive and friendly. But what bring us back the 3rd time was the food . Will come back again !

    Maroulosalata and Crab Stuffed Piquillo Peppers
    Stephanie K.

    A happy local hideaway in Rosedale for romantic dinners, special celebrations, or the simple pleasure of exquisite food in a casual chic environment. Jeannine has been with the Texas founder-chef duo since day one, and their inviting culture extends through exceptional service and food quality together. This was my first time ordering the hummus - a fresh pressed chickpea and lightly lemony base contrasted with crunchy, savory sesame za'atar and rich olive oil - a perfect balance. A fun new Maroulosalata with crisp fresh dill and halloumi fries was a great green start, opening to my favorite: lamb chops (3 perfectly charred, yet medium-rare) in a bright Italian Salmoriglio (like chimichurri). Always a happy ending with the Chocolate Budino - a chewy, milky chocolate mousse with a dry dark finish topped with a just-right ratio of vanilla bean whip and crunchy Maldon flake salt. Anything added to these picks is a cherry on top!

    Rob P.

    What a cute little spot. Thank you, Inkind, for sending me a coupon and discovering this little neighborhood spot! Stopped by for the end of happy hour and had a half priced Mediterranean Spritz. Not my normal drink at all as I don't love gin but the bartender Aaron promised me it didn't taste like gin and he wasn't wrong. The scallops and tuna crudo I got were both excellent. My only complaint is for the price I would have liked a bit more food. I left feeling hungry still. But the taste just did not miss. Aaron was great to talk to while I was dining solo, so 5* for customer service as well. Really liked this spot and will have to come back.

    Sara O.

    We came here for a girls dinner. The place is small and cozy. The decor was cool, we were there early and it was quiet, but soon picked up with what seemed like a somewhat regular/ local crowd which was nice to see. We really enjoyed our meal. We've meant to come back, but haven't yet. The octopus was good, scallops were great. I loved the Old Cuban drink.

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    Are there any gluten free dishes?

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    My recollection is there is a large number of parking spaces behind the restaurant and other offices/businesses in the strip center, although I don't recall if there are any signs that indicate you have to be a patron of a particular venue to park… Read more

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    4.6 mi78704 (South Austin)

    It's a rainy night in Austin. My girlfriend is in town because my cousin and her fiancé are getting…read moremarried in Austin. It's also the weekend of our one year anniversary. An hour ago it wasn't raining, but now it's pouring. A few months ago, I heard of a newer bar and experience called Equipment Room just right off of South Congress. Music means everything to me. Nothing can express emotions and instill a feeling in 3 minutes like a song can. I live for that. Equipment Room is inherently Japanese in concept. Existing in Japan for over 50 years, listening bars combine high fidelity audio equipment with impressively crafted cocktails and alcohol combining the passion of music in a space to gather with comfortable chairs and a beautiful atmosphere. The concept has expanded westward as all cool things inevitably do, but I would never think a spot would be successful in Austin like it would be in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and so on. As I back my car into a parking spot on South Congress, I grab the umbrella out of my trunk and walk my girlfriend and me to the entrance trying to not get ourselves soaked in the process. This is not the first time we have tried to go to Equipment Room. We tried to get a walk-in table just to see out of morbid curiosity and that was a failure. I booked her and me a table for this night and I was madly looking forward to it. As we got to the small entrance, we were introduced to the hostess who brought us from the stairs into the main underground space and to our seats on the couch in a large wraparound sofa with other parties sitting near us. The music is faint from the entrance, but once you walk through the main walkway, a wave of sound hits your eardrums. You're immediately engrossed into the music like walking into a concert hall or putting a fresh pair of headphones on for the first time. As we sat down, selections from Outkast's Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik were playing through the speakers. Our hostess introduced us to their "User Manual" (their menu) where it contained all the snacks and drinks you could get your grubby hands on. There's more than just drinks and food on the menu. The first page introduces the concept and gives a few house rules. The second page shows all the equipment this so-called room has, from the premium Klipsch speakers, their preamps and amplifiers as well as their turntables and mixers. It's a dream page for music nerds. I want a $15k speaker in my apartment, but those noise complaints would never end. Our waitress came by shortly to give us water and take our order. Their menu is quite expansive, but the main pages we were told to check out were their A-side drinks or the classics and their B-side drinks, which are more experimental. We had to go with experimental for starters because who knows when you'll get to try something similar again. I started with a Goca Dünya while my girlfriend ordered a Deceptacon. The Goca Dünya was a vodka based floral drink with pistachio foam and Amaro Nonino, an Italian herbal liqueur. The Deceptacon was a rum-based cacao drink with a touch of lime and mint. It took a little time for our drinks to come out, clearly, as they are quite intricate. I loved my drink, bluntly. The pistachio foam was a great balance to the herbal flavors at the bottom. My girlfriend and I continued to enjoy each other's company as the music continued. The space we were in was decorated with posters and memorabilia from legendary artists coming through Austin and some general music decor like that purple album from that Prince guy. The DJ-curator that night was on a tear playing incredible soul music holding the bar hostage with a taste of funk. Jimmy Smith came next before transitioning to a few tracks from Bobbie Gentry. The last albums he pulled out were Steely Dan's Aja (a stone cold classic) and Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life (a top 10 album of all time). Not only was he playing classics like Isn't She Lovely, but he threw down some deeper cuts like Black Man and Contusion. Incredible. We both got another drink with my girlfriend getting their A-Side Espresso Martini while I got the Brown Sugar from their B-Sides. It was a seaweed and mushroom infused whiskey with a few more bells and whistles and it was super unique. Quite a bit of their menu is Japanese-inspired in homage to the originators of listening bars. This includes Japanese beer, sake, and Japanese-inspired food and beverages on their menu. Very cool. The worst part of the night came when our hour and 45 minute reservation came to a close. I could've stayed there for another 3 hours and never grown tired, but with how popular this space has become, they gotta kick you out at some point. This is an experience you have to have. It's worth it. I'll be strolling back in soon enough because there is nothing like this in Austin and it's truly a special space. RIYL: Actively listening to music.

    Loved this place so much..!!! If you want to go somewhere to just lounge with low lighting and have…read moresome delicious drinks with great music in the background , this is place is it! They play no digital music and their speakers are installed throughout the whole building. The sound is great! The menu was so cute and on theme. The furniture and decor is mid century modern. I went here for my birthday and they gave my table a round of Sake shots, which was nice! My table ordered drinks: the Brown Sugar, Goca Dünya, Suffer No Fool (non alcoholic), Vitamin C. They were all delicious and they did not skimp on the alcohol! It was well balanced! I seriously recommend the Goca Dünya--that pistachio foam was addictive! For food, we got the Cheese board to have something to pick on and we demolished it, haha. It came with marmalade and crackers. The cheeses were great, along with the dried fruits and nuts. The cheese selections seem to rotate every other season, which is cool.

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    Equipment Room - XS made NA -- Lustau Fino Sherry, Giffard NA Pineapple Liqueur, passionfruit, lime, blue spirulina, mirin, dragonfruit syrup, Liquid Rizz

    XS made NA -- Lustau Fino Sherry, Giffard NA Pineapple Liqueur, passionfruit, lime, blue spirulina, mirin, dragonfruit syrup, Liquid Rizz

    Equipment Room - Beautifully simple bar tops

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    Papercut - Konbini sushi counter.

    Papercut

    4.7(28 reviews)
    3.8 miEast Austin

    Papercut is another one of those fabulous places close to my home (as in walkable) that I've been…read morewanting to get to and finally did with a group of friends made through Yelp. I felt the vibe instantly, like as soon as I put one foot in the door. Magical, sophisticated, worldly, wonderful and more were the feelings that spontaneously hit me. The dark and elegant decor, lighting, design, & layout made me feel as though I were in a high-end Tokyo cocktail lounge. The front room as I mentioned is an intimate bar and lounge area with artwork adorning the walls. It's a modern, minimalist, and sleek space. The artwork is ever-changing (every couple of months or so) and the cocktail menu changes right long with it. Note: artwork is available for purchase. What an absolutely glorious way of combining different mediums (liquid art vs physical art). The craft cocktails & mocktails are the epitome of works of art. I've had great cocktails and mocktails elsewhere but honestly I'd be hard pressed to find anything on this level. You're taken into an entirely different realm just watching the genius of mixologists. It's mesmerizing watching them hone their craft. In the back of the lounge is an enclave of eclectic art and other pieces that then leads you to Konbini, the sushi bar. It's an industrial, warehouse vibe with a long counter that screams hip, Tokyo inspired, late-night eatery. Service is impeccable and welcoming at this cosmopolitan venue. It's truly an amazing experience.

    Bear and Anthony at the bar were great. Bear informed me of the art and menu being cohesive and…read morethat they change ever so often. And that the menu is curated to tie with the art/artist so you never know what will be on the menu. A regular arrived to the bar and mentioned the edition of the menu. 005. So this is the fifth menu since opening? How fun! Tried the Key Lime drink which was too damn delicious. Tasted like a damn dessert and went down too easy. Only food I tried was the Tofu Chip which was delicious as well. Also got the Milky drink and it went down just as smoothly. All in all great place, just popped in for my second time in the past three days. The vibe was chill and laid back. Dim lighting and good music.

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