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    The Greek Bar

    4.0 (59 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    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.

    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

    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.

    Octopus appetizer
    Margarita C.

    Amazing octopus appetizer very tender and just delicious. The Branzino was also to divine. I will return to this restaurant ext visit to Austin.

    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.

    Pork skewer
    Sarah C.

    This is a very cute little restaurant! Loved the decor, the food was all great, and the staff was quick and attentive. The food came out quickly other than the Greek donuts but they were made fresh so I'd rather wait! My only complaints were pretty minor- we were inside and seated right under the fan which I found pretty cold, and the wooden chairs were pretty uncomfortable. Happily I was distracted by the tasty food! We started with the eggplant dip and grilled octopus- the eggplant was good but by far my favorite was the octopus. It had a sort of chimichurri sauce and was mostly very tender- some of the thinner tentacles were a little chewy but most of it was spot on. For mains we got two of the fried chicken- juicy and the honey was a nice addition; a pork skewer and a chicken skewer- both were tender with some char and nicely seasoned; and a moussaka which while maybe a small looking portion was extremely rich and filling! We also got a side of the lemon potatoes and they were a good portion that we all shared. For dessert we had an order of baclava and an order of the donuts; both were very good but I found the donuts a bit doughy inside. I've never had them before so maybe that is how they are, but the flavor was good and they were super fresh so I wasn't complaining. We had a few cocktails, I enjoyed the Mayan something, it was a lot like a cucumber ranch water with a bit of sweetness. We tried a couple of the ouzo ones but personally I'm just not a huge fan of the flavor. Price- for the 5 of us it was about $350 including a 20% tip, so $70/person isn't cheap but it's not crazy for apps, drink, main, and dessert. I'd come back, especially if they do a good happy hour!

    Spanikopota
    Jackie W.

    We are super excited to have a Greek spot in south Austin! It's a cute spot with nice decor. The restaurant was super busy while we were there but our waiter was great! We only ordered two drinks and two apps. The saganaki had a great pastry with a crisp outside and great filling . The spanakopita and the saganaki were good but the price point was high we spent $100 for two apps and two drinks. The food and service Was really good but not quite for the price point.

    Moussaka
    Eleni K.

    The Greek Bar is bringing the classic island taverna to Austin. They've done a great job at curating the aesthetics of this space and combining Greek classic dishes with a hint of southern flair. The flavors were excellent and felt very fresh, we especially loved the Horiatiki Salata and appreciated the creativity of the Big Fat Greek Fried Chicken. However, the portion sizes, especially for the prices, left us disappointed. As tasty as it was, $15 for two pieces of Spanakopita is outrageous- and a $22 main plate of Moussaka should be larger than a bowl of dip. No Greek yiayia would ever approve of such small portions! In summary, The Greek Bar has great Greek cuisine and an aesthetic appeal, but it'll come at a price. I'm looking forward to seeing their happy hour specials in the future!

    Fritters
    Gina F.

    The ambiance and decor is amazing! The covered outdoor patio is a real plus. We had a huge group and the service was attentive. I mostly ate dips and mezze. My favorites included the whipped feta, eggplant dip and dolmas. I can't say this is the best mezze I've ever had, but it's very solid. Maybe a little more salt is preferred for my personal palate, but we will definitely be back!

    Danielle M.

    Very cute and yummy spot! Loved the happy hour deals for the dips and mini gyros. The speciality cocktail ("mystico") was very strong and tasted a lot like licorice which I don't personally love, but some of our group did enjoy it. The spanokopita was a favorite. Cute indoor and outdoor seating with great service

    Dolmades and pita
    katie

    For the price, the food isn't very flavorful. Everything was ok it just lacked the flavorful depth that I feel like I get from drive thru Greek restaurants even. The service was good, the patio was nice, I'm just a little bummed about how much I spent for subpar food.

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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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    First time here and very pleasantly surprised. Made it I time for happy hour, good food and drink prices. Leah our waitress was great!

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    4.5(120 reviews)
    1.1 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

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