My adventurous friend invited me out tonight. I am usually cautious and reserved, so I took an…read moreevening nap to get ready. She is known for staying out to the wee hours of the night. First stop...hookah lounge. The first time I went to a hookah lounge was Cairo, Egypt and only for observation. So, we did not stay long and were there only for observation. Based on my research, "A hookah (also called shisha or waterpipe) is a multi stemmed smoking instrument designed to heat flavored tobacco and pass the smoke through water before you inhale. The water cools the smoke but does not remove harmful chemicals." Although it had a different name (Desert Kings), it was a hookah lounge. The room was separated by couches and folks were on there hookah pipes in their respective sections.

Puff puff pass! I…read morefeel like the caterpillar from Alice in wonder land. Inhale and exhale, and taste some tasty smoke

Nice little hole in the wall hookah spot, that serves good tea and has comfy chairs. It's a good…read moreplace to study or hang with friends.

Ordered: DJ Al Mix Hookah (~$22): peach, lemon, mint flavors…read moreLarge Moroccan Mint Tea Pot (~$10) Aya's take: So great to see a hookah lounge like this in Austin! It was our last night here and we wanted to unwind and relax before heading out the next day. Being Middle Eastern, I love a hookah session and this one did not disappoint! The DJ Al Mix Hookah was a blend of peach, lemon, and mint flavors which was light, fruity, and lasted for the hour or so we were there. Unlike the hookah which is reasonably priced, we also got the Moroccan Mint Tea which was a bit steep at ~$10 a pot. It's made with decaf green tea but wasn't even made with fresh mint. Aside from that, it's a chill atmosphere and the hookah & tea were solid!

Zola hookah lounge is your atypical hookah lounge when you walk in, you'll be greeted by a cloud of…read moresmoke and a strong smell of hookah. if you're a huge fan of hookah bars, then this is your place. They definitely need to work on their exhaust system The hookah is cheaper than other locations. The place is decorated with paintings around the room but not many patrons on wed night. We went here after the yelp event. it was easy to find, and available. I liked the music that they were playing, my friends not so much

Something about back home music and hooka. Had a great time hanging out with family and new…read morefriends. This guy tried to get me prego. He tried lol. He was not even on beat. He was just pounding pour 32 yr old. I need to start interviewing folks before I let them dance with me.

new to the area and this place is LIT! i have been twice and have had a great time both times a…read moremixed crowd and great music!

77 Degrees was a perfect vantage point to watch the Live band during the St. Patrick's day…read morecelebration at The Domain Northside location on Rock Rose avenue. We sat on high bar stools and overlooked the celebration directly in front of the Live band stage. We avoided crowd crushing, liquid spills on your clothing and the screaming that was taking place below. The great news was it was 77 Degrees rooftop was completely free. Amazing to hear the music from below in an open air environment In addition, the 77 degrees DJ was spinning pop, hip hop and other dance music. While the area is relatively small, they had roped off VIP sections with bottle service. We did not have any food as at this juncture we were not hungry. Because 77 Degrees has an open air setting, it was pleasant to sit and watch the band.

This is a really fun and happening multi story rooftop bar in the Domain area. It is definitely one…read moreof the best places to go out in this district. You get a really nice view on the top level (you can ascend the three levels by the stairs or an elevator) and there are a lot of colored lights everywhere to set the mood. It's a fantastic place to celebrate a birthday and that's what I went for; my friend had so much fun on her birthday. They have these crazy illuminated signs that the staff bring by your table. There is bottle and table service, tapas....and hookahs too. The crowd is festive and trendy, but relaxed. It can get chilly at night in winter months, and the outdoor heaters are good but I would still make sure to bring a sweater or a jacket. And even then you might have to snuggle with your friends to keep warm. Or start dancing to the music.

Relaxed and friendly service Choice of sheesa…read more Nice lounge area Parking right there

As always perfect customer service, perfect vibes, and a perfect establishment.This is my go to…read morechill spot when I need to escape from everyone and everything I come here you automatically get a homey relaxed feeling. Ann is my boo she's super cool always in a good mood very helpful when explaining different flavors she prompt with changing out coals and to make sure everything's fine with the flavor, and your comfort.. I've been to one other hookah lounge and let's just say the The shisha lounge is by far the best I've been to. I'm here so much my friends and family home with me like you must work there as much as you're in there lol but I really enjoy this place. I recommend The Shisha lounge if you're looking for a chill, laid back hang out spot

I've been here a few times on my own with a group and as a couple and every time the stay was…read morepleasant it is BYOB and they definitely have more flavors available then anyone else around. Seating is comfortable and they have come under new management in the last year making this place much better then it was before. It can get very busy after 2300 and and if they are to busy they will turn you away to prevent over crowding which I thoroughly appreciate even if I'm the one being turned away!

This place gets a star for one reason and that's the music. Other than that, TERRIBLE SERVICE…read more Staff never checked on us once. Had to get up and ask for more coals and guess what that took 30 minutes. After that my husband got up to talk to the manager and he pretty much brushed it off like it was nothing and didn't offer us anything. Bathroom was dirty, bugs and toilet paper roll on the ground. I'll never come here again and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. WAY better places around. Wish I would've saved my money for a place that actually values costumer service.

This amazing, family-owned Moroccan spot is one of Austin's best kept secrets. All the staff are…read morefriendly, helpful and if you even hint that you speak Darija, you'll be in for a hilarious bonding time. They have really good hookah, the best Moroccan teas and knick knacks and there's a stand nearby where you can buy food. Nothing fancy, just a really chill spot to enjoy maghribi vibes. 10/10

They also serve food now via a food truck out back. Great service and good food. I recommend.read more

The food, everything, was very good. I had the Shish Tawook (chicken) with tabbouleh and hummus…read more The tabbouleh was fantastic! I don't know if it was authentic or not, but it was so good! The staff member that I dealt with was personable, pleasant, etc. Only one negative--I wish I could give the place a 4.5, but I don't think a 4 is fair--After I indicated that I was finished eating and ready for the bill (maybe I didn't communicate it so clearly?), it seemed to take quite a while before they came with the check. Otherwise, great food! (I did not try the hookah at all.) Oh, I forgot to mention: I was served a bottle of spring water rather than a bottle of "purified" water. That was fairly impressive.

All day Friday I was snacking. Mezze Cafe was one of my snack stops. I was told by a friend that…read morethey have the most delicious homemade hummus. So I ordered their hummus. My friend was spot on. You could tell that the hummus was homemade as it was thick and substantial to eat. It also had some extra virgin oil and some tasty spices. To be honest, I was not crazy about the accompanying pita bread. While it was plentiful, the pita bread was a bit hard. It did not appear homemade, as I expected. Moe, my server, was very attentive and brought my hummus rather quickly. While my hummus was $8, there were built automatic tips up 30%. You could opt to do no tip or a custom tip. Never seen a tip automatically built to that large percent. Their parking lot was a bit small, but was free for customers. I did enjoy my hummus and would recommend it. However, I would ask for crackers to accompany the hummus.

Food is amazing . Service is ok . Maybe it would be better if I spoke Spanish . Great food and…read moredrinks for sure

Not bad. Ceviche was okay and service was good. This is similar to a Ojos Locos, only smaller.read more