This was by far the best restaurant I went to when in Austin! Between the ambiance, service and…read morefood, this is a 10/10. We had a reservation for a party of 10 on a Saturday night. We were sat outside in this beautiful oasis. I didn't even remember I was in Austin, I thought I was in Greece throughout my meal. There were so many different types of seating, an outdoor bar and the whole outdoor area was covered in plant and trees and lights! The outside set up was jaw dropping beautiful. I couldn't believe we didn't get too hot and how beautiful everything outside was. This is a Mediterranean place, so the menu was very heavy on that. I love this kind of food, so I found plenty of option that I would like. To start, as a table, we split the hummus, feta dip and roasted pork belly bites. The whipped feta dip was the best that I have ever had. It came with plenty of pita bread, cucumbers and carrots. It wasn't enough for all of us to eat how much we wanted lol, but we all did try some of it. All of the appetizers were very fresh and light tasting. They came out in a decent amount of time too. For my entree, I got the grilled chicken kabob. After all of the appetizers I had, I wasn't even hungry for dinner, but I did manage to eat some of it. It was a pretty simple but delicious tasting kabob. It was one skewer with half a plate of basmati rice. Idk if it would have filled me up if I didn't have some appetizers, but it certainly was delicious. The service was spot on. The waitress took her time other us and kept checking in to see if we needed anything. Whenever I am back in town, this will be my first stop!!

I came here for a group brunch and it was very nice…read more We ordered: 1. Muhammara spread (5/5) 2. Greek salad (5/5) 3. Blackberry biscuit (5/5) 4. Shawarma spiced skirt steak (5/5) 5. Short rib shakshuka (2/5) Everything is so fresh and it was so hard getting a reservation and now I know why. I would order everything again except the shakshuka. The shakshuka lacked flavor, which was odd since everything else was super flavorful. The short rib was a little tough and the poached egg still had runny whites we subbed out the potatoes in the shawarma skirt steak for brussel sprouts, which was totally worth it. I would love to come back for dinner and try their fish. Service was 5/5. Our waitress was super friendly and checked up on us. The food runners were very prompt. All the starters and mezze came out pretty fast so we always had food. I love how they give unlimited pita and their pita is so good! Having been to Ema, we wanted to try Aba which has been in Austin longer. It was harder to get a reservation at Aba. The parking situation is a bummer at Aba though, which is why I gave it 4/5. The parking garage next door is $35. I think you can get $3 off from Aba. We parked somewhere else, which was also a bit pricey and a hassle. You're lucky if you can find street parking. Being a native Austinite, I both love and dislike how Austin has exploded. I wish the parking garage would work something out with Aba. Perla's, before it burned down, validated parking for 2hrs down the street. Too bad you can't get that here. Final verdict is that it's worth the hassle to park to eat here but I probably won't come as often because parking is a friction point. Aba is not hurting for my business though as it was already very busy when we arrived.

I got the combo rice plate and it cost about $17. Very quick service and great portions. I loved…read morethe flavor of the chicken. The food came with a spicy red sauce and a white sauce. Really delicious and great value for money.

We stopped by here for a quick dinner. The service was really quick, though the food took a little…read morelonger since it's made to order. The place was nice and clean. We tried the combination platter over fries, and it was quite tasty. It was generous enough to share.

We went to a friend's house and they ordered takeout from Usta Kababgy…read more Their house made bread is amazing. It's kind of like naan except it's almost the size of a half sheet pan. It's got wonderful flavor and chew to it. We paired that with a bunch of different dips and sauces like Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Jalapeño Hummus. It also came with a thick Yogurt and a thin Tahini based sauce. I thought they were all great, but I ate a lot of the meal with Baba Ghanoush, Jalapeño Hummus, and Yogurt. For meats, there were skewers of Beef, Chicken, and Kofta. I liked the Kofta the best, but again, all tasty. For veg, there was a Greek salad with vinaigrette which was fine (fresh, but nothing remarkable). The skewers also come with roasted tomatoes and onions. Takeout is always a notch below eating in, so based on this experience I am confident the dine-in food is amazing.

Really good food here. The bread is huge. But not large enough for the amount of dip they give. The…read morekebabs and rice were made really well. Lots of seating in the area. The tea was good but $8 for a small sugar mint tea felt a bit high.

A really solid pick for a nice dinner! Good pricing and really cute environment…read more Order stations are numerous and the food hit the table pretty rapidly. Other than that it's pretty much self service unless you're there for drinks as well. I will say the Asian aspect of the fusion leaves a little to be desired, as in a majority of the dishes just contain some sort of ponzu or yuzu marinade, not that it's a bad thing just wanted more. The miso mustard flavor on the potatoes is a really good combination and was hoping for more flavor fusion in that realm. But as a smokehouse it is a really solid choice. Overall, a really good place to dine!

Probably more seating than there is parking, but free parking if you can find one. My friend tried…read morethis place in Houston and swears by their happy hour. Good food, creative menu, and great outdoor seating. I did see a woman taking a laptop meeting so there's plenty of outlets for working from home"home".

I love this place for when I want something more health conscious! Delicious food, clean…read moreatmosphere, and friendly staff! :)

Go to lunch spot. Healthy and always hits! It's fast and convenient, but always fresh!read more

Favorite place to eat when out but they be bs about the sauce I tell them every time extra sauce…read morethey don't put extra sauce always have to go get more but amazing everything

Why 4 stars? Because I had a halal itch and this kind of scratched it…read more --- --- --- I recently visited New York and every time I do that, I usually have to visit a halal cart. This time, I barely managed to squeeze one into my trip, and it was kind of a last minute stop from a food truck that wasn't even on Yelp. It was fine, but I was left yearning for more after barely getting a taste of it. Enter: my trip to Austin. Upon doing my food research, I was struck by Halal Time's great rating and couldn't pass up the opportunity to visit. I was staying in a hotel less than a mile away, which made it even easier to stop by. The result? I wouldn't say it fully hit the spot on what I'd remembered from old NYC trips, but I did enjoy it. I went with the Beef Shawarma Over Rice plate and it was a perfectly "good, not great" dinner.

9/10 Halal Hub was…read moreabsolutely worth the stop. I ordered the chicken shawarma over rice and salad, and it was packed with flavor, fresh, and a huge portion. There was still a line at 11 PM, which tells you everything you need to know. It's a little hidden on the corner of a gas station, but don't let that fool you. I wasn't a fan of the red spicy sauce, but the tzatziki was delicious. Next time, I'm trying the tabouli. Great food, open late, and I'd definitely come back.

New fav halal spot!!! The camera did not eat first so that tells you how good it is. The combo over…read morerice is my go to. The rice is actually so flavorful and fresh. Everything is well seasoned and this is a staple in my restaurant rotation. Perfect for a late night bite as well

Been here a couple of times now and its reputation as one of the best in town is well earned!…read more All the meats are cooked to the standard you would hold a good Texas bbq place to. Combining that with the Egyptian spices makes for such a unique, delicious experience. I don't really see an argument against having them in the S tier of Austin bbq I've been pleasantly surprised at how short the lines generally are when I come. Even on weekends around lunchtime I don't think I've had more than a 20 minute wait. The lamb chops do tend to run out fairly quickly and I have had a few visits where some other items are out. If you're dead set on those coming closer to late morning is probably the move. The space is fantastic, given the volume of people visiting here doesn't go up dramatically. Theres plenty of tables, the brewery has solid beer options, and it's one of the few brewery type spaces in Austin that will consistently have games on. If they ever get the level of attention their quality deserves, this goes out the window. The line area does not have room for a franklins/interstellar type line. My guess is they'll eventually go the brick and mortar route. Overall I can't recommend this spot enough!

You have to. You just HAVE to. It's almost too good to be true…read more We showed up on Friday afternoon on my birthday. I was prepared to splurge, since it was my birthday, and I picked a Michelin rec. But I was immediately struck by how reasonably priced everything was. We went all in. We ordered brisket, sausage, lamb bacon ribs, the Egyptian Cowboy, hummus, and that special pink potato salad. The portions were great, even ordering the smallest serving sizes when given a choice. The food was fantastic. I really don't know what else to say. It absolutely deserves its incredible reputation, and it honestly might be the best bang for your buck in TX BBQ. The atmosphere is really cool too. They're stationed outside of Oddwood brewing and shares seating. The outdoor and indoor seating are both very nice. Oddwood also has some great retro arcade games. It makes for a great afternoon or evening out.

Pretty convenient little spot off the road. Nice setup with a couple spots to sit outside. One of…read morethem is covered. Bit of a language barrier with the guy taking orders. He was really nice though. So I didn't get what I wanted but got what he suggested. And he suggested the beef dumplings as a substitute for what I couldn't get. And oh man, those things are pretty awesome. Tasty for sure. And the presentation I think is really nice. We also had the chicken skewers over rice. Those were good too. But I'd probably stick with the beef next time.

Easy to get to food truck w/ a kind owner who clearly takes pride in his business and food!!! This…read moreis my first impression of Afghani food in general & the chicken mantu is such a great starter. I had to pause myself from eating more than 2 of the dumplings so I could show how nice the presentation is and be able to show how it's just the right portion size for a quick lunch like I was hoping to get! Got a lemonade with it and at first I thought the lemonade wasn't for me but drinking it while eating the food definitely compliments it more and just mixes with/cuts through the spices better. Looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu :)

I love Austin Restaurant Week because it allows you to try different cuisines at fixed prices for…read morelunch, brunch and dinner along with drink specials. Austin Restaurant Week takes place from August 28th through September 13th. First stop...Rollin Smoke BBQ, located in the Chalmers building, which filled with a crowd of people. I ordered a pull pork sandwich, mac-n-cheese and banana pudding. The pulled pork sandwich was huge, which I shared with the hubs. Quite honestly, I was full after eating 1/4 of the sandwich, which had cabbage, pickles and of course the pork (not the typical stringy pork but chunks of pork bursting with smokey flavor). The mac-n-cheese was substantial with cheese filled shell pasta with a hint of a smokey flavor. So yummy...Well, I might have eaten "all" the banana pudding. This was not your typical banana pudding (dense and flavorful). I certainly understand why they run out of this dessert. Service was superb! Great dining experience...

I have been craving Pork Belly Burnt Ends for the past few days and today, I was able to find a…read moregood parking spot at Chalmers Bar which houses Rollin Smoke BBQ. I order a very nice lite afternoon snack, 1/2 lb of Prime Pork Belly Burnt Ends, 1 Pork Sparerib, and a side of Boozy Brussels. The Prime Pork Belly Burnt Ends which are tossed in bourbon sauce and smoked again for a tender meat candy-like finish which was quite to the contrary, not overbearingly sweet, just a hint. The first time that I went to Rollin' Smoke, I wanted to order the Pork Spareribs but they weren't available so that's when I was introduced to the Pork Belly Burnt ends so today, I ordered just 1 Pork Sparerib today which was good but not great, sadly. I thoroughly enjoyed the Boozy Brussel Sprouts which were smoked and flashed fried, a balsamic glaze with whiskey soaked raisins and parmesan. I am definitely returning to check out the Half Chicken Plate with 2 small sides that I eyeballed.