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    The Greek Bar

    4.0 (69 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Greek potatoes
    Quin T.

    We finally had the chance to try The Greek Bar, and we absolutely loved it! We were regulars at Tarbouch for years, so we were sad to see it close. When we learned this restaurant would still offer the same style of fresh Mediterranean cuisine, we couldn't wait to give it a try. The décor is subtle, tasteful, and fits the atmosphere perfectly. We sat at the bar, enjoyed chatting with the staff, and were lucky enough to meet the owner, Daphne, during our visit. Everything we ordered was fantastic! We especially loved the Pikilia, the Greek-style fried chicken, the Greek potatoes, and the chicken skewer. To top it all off, we finished with the baklava, which was fresh, perfectly moist, and absolutely delicious. The food was outstanding, and Daphne and her team made us feel so welcome. If you haven't been to The Greek Bar yet, what are you waiting for?

    Grilled Octopus
    Daniel S.

    Better late than never! I came here for Easter Sunday and it turned out to be a wonderful dining experience. I'm a sucker for Greek food, but I also know the difference between good Greek cuisine and the mediocre versions you sometimes find. Thankfully, this was firmly in the first category. We started with the Skordalia, a whipped potato dip that I had never tried before. It was as creamy as hummus but as comforting and savory as mashed potatoes and the warm grilled pita took it to the next level. Next came the grilled octopus, which was cooked perfectly. It was incredibly tender with none of the chewiness that can often ruin an octopus dish. The accompanying sauce tied everything together beautifully without overpowering the seafood. For our entrées I ordered the lamb special, while my partner chose the lamb skewer. Both were outstanding and easily some of the best lamb dishes we've had at any restaurant in Austin. The meat was flavorful, tender and expertly prepared. To round out the experience, the service was attentive without ever feeling intrusive and the restaurant itself strikes a great balance between cozy and stylish, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Overall, this was an excellent meal from start to finish. I'll definitely be back, perhaps to check out happy hour or brunch next time.

    Elle K.

    Super cute spot that I had been wanting to try for a while! Lovely decor inside for a date night and large patio outside good for group dinners. They even have merch here! Service was helpful and attentive. All of the food and ingredients looked and tasted fresh and were cooked perfectly. I tried the whipped potato dip which was good, mostly just tasted like a thicker mashed potato served cold. The pita was warm and perfect. Loved all of their pickled veggies. The avgolemono soup was like a warm hug for my insides. So so yum, would definitely come back for this. Was perfect on the rainy day we came in. I also tried the chicken skewer with rice. The chicken was cooked so perfectly, although a little too much of a smokey taste for my liking, but was still good. The tzatziki was great, but didn't love the orange sauce it came with. The rice was awesome! There's a good amount of parking next to the building. Will be coming back to try more!

    Pree R.

    I really enjoyed dining at The Greek Bar and was surprised I hadn't discovered it sooner. My boyfriend and I decided to check it out while looking for an early dinner spot on a Saturday evening, and we were pleasantly impressed from the start. The waitstaff were extremely attentive and welcoming--two men and one woman--and made us feel comfortable right away. One of the male servers took the time to walk us through much of the menu, thoughtfully explaining the different dishes, which we really appreciated. We started with a shareable appetizer: the pick-three dips with pita. The portion came with plenty of pita, and we chose the eggplant dip, a split pea-based dip, and a whipped potato dip. While all were good, the whipped potato dip was my favorite--it was unique and especially delicious. For my entrée, I ordered the vegetable skewer. The presentation was beautiful, and the dish was very flavorful. It also came with pickled vegetables, which added a nice balance. My boyfriend ordered a shrimp dish that was more stew-like; he mentioned the tomatoes tasted very fresh and really enjoyed it. Overall, the meal was filling, well-portioned, and reasonably priced. We'll definitely be coming back.

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    Suzy R H.

    Met a friend for brunch around 11:00 AM on a beautiful Saturday morning. Sun shining and loving the warmish mornings. Small place easy to access, get there early! Or better yet make a reservation from their website. We were able to seat outside half way under the covered patio, I'm giving a 4 because of the pesky flies/bees which I know they have no control over but maybe a few bug zappers wouldn't hurt. Started off with a Mimosa, then added the Melitzana, roasted eggplant like a course dip with fresh pita bites & pickled vegetables, so yummy. I ordered the Avgolemono Soup, extra creamy with egg and delicious. It was really good. My friend ordered the Aegean Omelette, wow that was a plate full of deliciousness. Our server was very attentive, kept our water glasses full, and made sure we had extra pita for our dip. Highly recommend, will be returning for dinner service.

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    Jin S.

    I was here for a group dinner and had a nice time. We shared the skordalia dip. If you like garlic, you'll love this dip! I ordered the Greek Style Fried Chicken and it was great. It was crispy on the outside and tender and juicey on the inside. The veggies underneath were really good as well. Another guest ordered the chicken skewers and they really enjoyed it. I had the Greek Isles mocktail and it was really refreshing and tasty. The other drinks looked very pretty as well. We sat inside but I think it would be nice to sit outside next time during the fall months. If you're nearby, hop in for a bite! Service was top notch also!

    Kassidy B.

    Fantastic food, cocktails, and service. You can park here, they're attentive, and the food is absolutely perfect. Beyond food I loved the decor, vibe, and how happy everyone that works here obviously was.

    Greek fried chicken with vegetables
    Kimberley R.

    A great neighborhood spot for awesome Greek food! I'll start with service, courses came out with perfect timing. Servers were very friendly and eager to please. Service was a 10/10! For food, we had the "pick 3" spreads and all were outstanding. The split pee spread was a nice surprise and the pita was warm and delicious. The stand out dish for me was the sea bass, topped with spinach and served with chimichurri sauce. The fried chicken was also good, a little salty for me, but the vegetables served below the chicken were outstanding. I absolutely loved the baklava! It's my fav treat, I served it at my wedding. This baklava was up there with that. I cannot wait to come back for brunch!

    Samantha F.

    I live really close to Greek Bar and was excited to try it. I want to say: The service was decent, the place is cute and the vibe is really nice. However, the food was just a miss. We ordered the feta dip, Kalamari, chicken skewer & spanakopita. The feta dip is the only thing that didn't come out cold to the touch :(. The kalamari was bad, tasted rubbery and the fried outer layer was soft, the chicken skewer and rice was lacking flavor but also just freezing. We waited 45 minutes for the chicken to come out and there were only 3 other tables in the building, and again when it came out it was freezing. It was all genuinely so bad. I'm not sure why our experience was so off compared to others that have reviewed but it was disappointing to say the least.

    Branzino
    Farrah A.

    My #workwife and I had a late Sunday supper at The Greek Bar, and it was the perfect spot for a girl dinner fueled with cheese, dips, wine... and a little protein. The Greek Bar is a caaayuuuute little cafe-style restaurant with a covered patio, quaint interior, sexy bar... great for said GNO, date, or solo dinner. We started with a pick-three spread: We got the eggplant, tirokafteri (whipped feta, roasted peppers​), and skordalia (garlic, whipped potato, almond). The skordalia was a lovely surprise! With a big bottle of red, we needed to pair it with some cheese, so we ordered the saganaki (pan seared kefalotyri cheese dressed with a grilled lemon, oregano, and metaxa). And for some added protein, lavraki-a whole grilled mediterranean sea bass, with wild greens, a healthy dressing of lemon and EVOO. Would def go back.

    3 spread (tirokafteri, eggplant, favosalata)
    Mourad F.

    We had this restaurant on our radar as we have seen many posts on social media about it. The vibe is pretty good, more casual in real life than how it seems on social media but still excellent. The service is pretty prompt and our waiter was pretty attentive. The drinks are pretty strong. I ordered the mayan muse and was happy with it. We ordered 3 spreads for starters and the tirokafteri was the best. We had the chicken skewer and the moussaka for entrees and they were equally delicious and we ended up sharing. Baklava was so crisp and nice for dessert. We met the owners and had a little chat with them. Super nice people

    The nasty chicken skewer
    Jorge G.

    Tried a new Greek restaurant in Austin, hoping it would become a great neighborhood go-to since it's so close to home--but unfortunately, it didn't live up to expectations. We ordered takeout, which turned out to be a mistake. The portion sizes were shockingly small, and one of the sides that was supposed to be included was missing entirely. We called to share our concerns, and while the manager did offer a 50% refund, it didn't quite make up for the disappointing experience--our dinner plans were pretty much ruined. Wont me coming back

    Horiatiki salata
    Kim H.

    Nice patio, tables inside, and decent size bar. There is parking but when we left at 7 there was no parking and a guy was asking for our spot. They do have happy hour til 6 but skip the alcohol on it, their regular priced drinks were way better. Food overall is decent must like feta because everything has feta on it. We started off with the happy hour trio, happy hour lamb kefta and the salad. Salad was light and had a great vinaigrette on it. The split pea dip was actually my favorite and I ordered the eggplant one. The trio does not give enough pita so a second round was ordered. Lamb kofta was actually really good and I'm not even a lamb eater. My table mate said she could have eaten like 6 of those. Octopus was my favorite of the meal. The mousska gave me shepards pie vibes and the feta brined chicken had a mild taste of feta. You could taste it but it didn't overpower it and it was fried so you really can't go wrong. The sides are definitely not something to skip, the wild greens are so simple with lemon and olive oil but so tasty and makes you feel healthy, our server told us the Lima beans are an underrated side and she was right, they were so good and those crispy potato's were perfect blend of crisp and garlic. For dessert the doughnuts were a surprisingly good with honey and nuts. We all said they were a favorite. I love baklava so also very good just wish they were bigger. I'm not a Greek yogurt fan but it was a crowd pleaser. They loved the currants and dates and were even dipping the doughnuts in it.

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    Thank you Pree for the lovely review! We are so glad you found us!

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    A major improvement over the takeout-only spot that was here before. The prices feel high for the area but the food and ambience are great.

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    $$

    My family of 5 came to the Peacock Grill for Father's day, and overall I would say it was a great…read moremeal, fun ambiance, and good service. Why one star off? We spent around $600 with tip and fees for 5 (mixed grill, two apps, two drinks each); and while the food was delicious the meats were luke warm not piping hot, our server while very friendly was not the best at giving suggestions (basically she said everything is good lol) and wasn't able to split the check 2/3 and 1/3 instead of 50/50 ("... I don't know how to do that"), and the cocktails while tasty didn't really feel special enough to be $21-25 each. It was a very enjoyable experience I just don't know that it lived up to the price tag. For that price I'm looking for exceptional not just very good. That being said the food was delicious! Pricey but pretty good portions. The server said the mixed grill was good for around 4 people, but with two apps it was actually a little too much food for the 5 of us. Mixed grill ($220): -Rosewood Wagyu Strip and Lamb Chops: tie between these two for the best dish; they were both juicy and tender and the sauces were delicious. Not served piping hot but they were so good I didn't really mind. -Harissa Marinated Beef Tenderloin: great flavor- a tad dry. -Spiced Lamb Kefta: also dry, I liked it best with the yogurt sauce. -Red Pepper Chicken Thigh: delicious, one of my fav kabobs. -Herb & Garlic Shrimp: tasty and not overcooked -Charred King Trumpet mushroom: loved the veggie option! they mushrooms were substantial and the sauce was great. -Crispy Shallot Hummus: very good- loved the crispy shallots in particular! -Manti Dumplings: top app- I would 100% order this again the dumplings were delicious and the sauce/yogurt on top of them was the best, we wiped up every drop with the pitas! -The pita bread was hot, fresh, and delicious and our service kept on offering more, so I don't know if they've changed their policy but my experience was not the same as reviews that said only one pita per person. We refused extra pitas 3 times I think! Cocktails- everything we tried was quite good, but again there wasn't the pizaz or just 'blown away by the flavor' to feel that the crazy price was totally justified. We tried: Spanish G&T (very refreshing- don't chew on the juniper berries lol), Banana Bread Old Fashioned (pretty good even for someone who doesn't much like whiskey!), Bonfire on a Beach (fun, smokey, love the harissa on the side), Peach Martini (teensy bit sweet for me but good). The manager stopped by a few times to check on us and our server was very attentive. She did give us good service its just for the high price I would expect some more detailed suggestions on drinks, being able to split the check other than 50/50 (or at least ask someone instead of just saying 'I don't know how'). It was friendly and enthusiastic service just not 'wow this truly is fine dining' service. Outside of the restaurant, parking is a bit of a pain but that is normal for down town. We parked at the Laz garage half a block away- $8 for 2 hrs instead of the $27 for valet.

    The food here was delicious! Our table was raving about…read moreeverything we ate. Service was mediocre. It is located inside the proper hotel. Vibes are a cozy and modern. I'd come back for the food and vibes.

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    The Peacock
    Sunflower salad with chicken kebab
    Sunflower salad with chicken kebab
    Private Dining Room at The Peacock

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    Mezze Cafe

    Mezze Cafe

    4.5
    (281 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Mezze Café has quickly become one of my favorite places in Austin. From the moment you walk in,…read moreyou're welcomed with genuine hospitality that makes you feel like more than just another customer. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and perfect whether you're stopping in for dinner, hookah, or a relaxing evening with friends. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Everything we ordered tasted authentic, the portions were generous, and the hookah was smooth, long-lasting, and expertly prepared. What truly sets Mezze Café apart is the people. The owners have clearly built a business around quality, hospitality, and taking care of their guests. The manager does an outstanding job making sure everyone feels welcomed and that every detail is taken care of. You can tell the entire team genuinely cares about the customer experience, and it shows in every interaction. It's rare to find a place that delivers exceptional food, outstanding service, and such a welcoming atmosphere all in one. I highly recommend Mezze Café to anyone looking for authentic Mediterranean cuisine, excellent hookah, and a team that truly values its customers. I'll definitely be back!

    I gave 4 stars to give them the benefit of the doubt, but my actual experience felt closer to 2…read morestars. The main problem was the noise. The acoustics were very bad. The hardwood ceiling and the glass window in front of me seemed to amplify sound from every direction. I was with a group of six men, and none of us could hear each other. As the noise increased, every table seemed to raise its volume just to communicate, and it became painful. The food had a BBQ flavor, which was different for Mexican food. Some people may like that, but it was not what I expected. It was 4 star food. I think sitting outside would probably be much better.

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    Mezza Cafe Sign
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    Gràcia Mediterranean

    Gràcia Mediterranean

    4.6
    (114 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    I met some friends for an early dinner at Gracia Mediterranean this past weekend. Since we were…read morethere early, the place was pretty empty so we were seated at a nice booth/table near the bar. Our server gave us great suggestions and helped us make yummy choices. My friends had mocktails and I had the beet cocktail with alcohol. My friends forgot I like to take photos for my reviews so some of the photos of the items we ordered we started eating before I took them so they show as half eaten in the photos I shared (haha)...must have been good! I was also happy to discover they are on the InKind app so I was able to use some credits I had available to help pay the bill. I look forward to going back again to try more items!

    This is a tapas restaurant so the plates are smaller and meant to be shared. It is on the pricier…read moreend but the food is really good. They have happy hour 5-6 pm and we got the hummus half off! The hummus was so good. I love the pepper oil on top that gives it a little kick. It comes with pita bread but if you order more, it's an extra $3. We also got croquetas (ham and cheese fritters). There are four of them and they are sooo delicious!! This is a must get especially if you love warm and creamy stuff. The outside is nicely fried and if you never had it, it's similar to Japanese takoyaki. Although I love it a lot, the portion was just right for sharing because it really fills you up. We also got the potatoes (nice, but nothing that blew my mind) and chicken empanadas that I thought had a strange, sour taste. I wouldn't get that again. I highly recommend getting different tapas instead of the main courses so you can try different things. We were completely satisfied with the meal after getting these but still made room for the orange almond cake!! This was extraordinarily good!! Not too sweet and the cake has a nice moist texture-not dry. It took a while for food to arrive so service was a bit slow. You can also sit outside if you want but we sat indoors since it was chilly. It's a smaller restaurant so it's nice for an intimate meal or date. They have a bar. There's parking in the back, which is where the entrance is. Btw, this is also on inKind so I got to claim $25 off $50.

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