Aba - Austin

4.8

1135 Reviews

$50 and over

Mediterranean

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 160 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Hot spot
Good for special occasions

Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(737) 273-0199
Website
http://www.abarestaurants.com/austin/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
CJ Jacobson
Catering
Host your next meeting or event with help from Aba! Enjoy Catering options including Hummus & Spreads, Hot & Cold Mezze, Dessert & more. Choose between the Mediterranean Feast with family-style options for a minimum of eight, or order mezze favorites a la carte. 48 hours requested. Delivery available with advance notice for additional fee of 10%.
Private party facilities
Celebrate your next special event, get together or meeting at Aba at Music Lane! We offer several large group dining spaces including a semi-private Mezzanine level, Paseo Bar, full outdoor patio, as well as our group and lounge seating on the paseo. Hosting off-site? Order Catering from Aba!
Private party contact
Aba: (737) 273-0199

Location
1011 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-1779
Neighborhood
East Austin
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Marinated Olives & Feta$12.95
pickled cauliflower & onion, sweety drop pepper, marcona almond, orange zest
Chilled Cucumbers$14.95
cashew cream, dukkah, pickled fresno, mint relish
Greek Village$16.95
vine ripened tomato, persian cucumber, red onion, kalamata olive,bell pepper, feta, greek vinaigrette
House-Made Stracciatella$20.95
tomato, crouton, pistachio pesto, black pepper

Raw

Seared Ahi Tuna*$19.95
pomegranate, jalapeño, nuoc cham
Turmeric Chili Shrimp*$21.95
habanero, kiwi, charred avocado, dill oil
Yellowtail*$22.95
texas citrus, kumquat, radish, jalapeño, crispy rice

Mediterranean Butcher

Heirloom Chicken Thigh$22.95
swiss chard, piquillo pepper, roasted butternut squash, morita chicken jus
Pork Belly*$28.95
harissa honey, red onion, calabrese vinaigrette
Braised Beef Short Rib*$32.95
parmesan polenta, tamarind, pomegranate date glaze
Shawarma-Spiced Prime Skirt Steak Frites*$38.95
za'atar, feta, berbere red wine jus
Char-Grilled Lamb Chops*$49.95
blistered broccolini, garlic yogurt, pistachio & mint gremolata

Hot Mezze

Crispy Potatoes$11.95
mizithra, rosemary, scallion crema
Green Falafel$12.95
avocado tzatziki, garlic tahini, jalapeño
Brussels Sprouts$13.95
almond & cashew dukkah, harissa honey
Roasted Cauliflower$18.95
labneh, aleppo, harissa honey
Grilled Halloumi$18.95
medjool date, pomegranate, chimichurri
Truffled Baked Orzo$28.95
black truffle, parmesan garlic breadcrumb

Seafood

Pistachio Crusted Halibut*$27.95
pineapple amba, chive, basil oil
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes*$32.95
garlic, shallot, lemon, frisée, kale & dill remoulade
Diver Scallops*$32.95
strawberry, artichoke mash, mint, pomegranate molasses

Kebabs

served with basmati rice

Grilled Chicken$18.95
yogurt marinade, sweet pepper, zhoug
Lamb & Beef Kefta*$18.95
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
Grilled Salmon*$24.95
sweet pepper, red onion, lemon, olive oil, zhoug
Beef Tenderloin*$32.95
bell pepper, cippolini onion, zhoug

Dessert

Frozen Greek Yogurt$8.94
- Olive Oil, Sea Salt$8.95
- Lemon Meringue$9.95
Sticky Date Cake$10.95
medjool date, sumac, whiskey caramel, whipped cream
Chocolate Chocolate Cake$11.95
isot chili, chocolate sauce, whipped cream
Basque Cheesecake$12.95
whipped cream
Chocolate Orange Cremeux$14.95
pistachio, ginger & fennel cookie crust whipped cream

What 1,135 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Austin
Best Ambiance
Austin
Most Booked
Austin
Best Ambiance
Austin
Most Booked

Review summary

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Aba in Austin dazzles with "amazing food" and "beautiful ambiance," offering Mediterranean cuisine that is both vibrant and beautifully presented. Guests rave about the attentive, knowledgeable service, especially highlighting standout dishes like the whipped feta and short rib hummus. Perfect for memorable dining experiences, Aba is a must-visit!

1,135 Reviews

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James
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place and vibe…so beautiful. Food and service were amazing!
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quynh
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Atmosphere was amazing, the short rib hummus is a must try.
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emma
Austin
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent all round experience. Would recommend this to anyone visiting austin
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HIllary
Austin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The wait staff were amazing. The food was very flavorful but halibut and lamb were a little on the dry side. The setting was awesome. The main downside that really caused problems was their speaker system. Our table was right next to two speakers so our group of six could barely hear each - had to talk very loudly and sometimes yell to even communicate. Also made it difficult to hear our wait person. It was so frustrating. We did request that it be turned down but they said their whole system in synchronized so if they turn one down they all go down. Seems like a problem they need to address or let you know you are going to be seated next to their speakers so we could choose to go somewhere else.
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Daphne
Las Vegas
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, loved several items in the menu, believe it is a little over priced but overall very good
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keril
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best way to start our anniversary, with an amazing brunch at Aba. As always the food, drinks and ambiance are all amazing!
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Amber
Omaha
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best spots in Austin! The food is phenomenal, drinks are top notch, and the ambiance & dining experience is one of the best in Austin! We will forever love Aba!! Our favorites are the whipped feta appitizer and the chicken kebab skewers... always a 10/10!
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Sean
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I feel like I've dined at a different restaurant to what the majority of reviews say! We were pretty disappointed in four of the six dishes we ordered over the evening. The potato's were dry, and lacked the rosemary and garlic flavour and the cauliflower had decent flavour but was underdone, I like al dente, but when you're having to saw with your knife just to cut it up there's a problem. The other two dishes that were a disappointment were the desserts, the Chocolate orange cremeaux was really heavy on the ginger, and the orange was missing. I expected a deep rich chocolate orange flavour but it tasted like a gingersnap with a hint of cocoa. And the chocolate chocolate cake was a thin slice of disappointment, it lacked rich chocolate flavour and tasted cheap. It's a real shame because the wine, service and atmosphere in the place are amazing. However the food, which is the main reason I eat out, was below average.
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Addie
Austin
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had excellent service from Morgan and the birthday dessert was great. Thank you Aba!
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Kathie
Austin
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I found the menu to be very extensive and appealing to all palettes. The server was very helpful to us when we were making our selections. A suggestion for the bar is to serve “dirty ice” along with the drink when a cocktail such as a martini or manhattan is ordered. This may be a regional thing and not found here but is expected in many other cities.
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FAQs

Aba - Austin offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (737) 273-0199.

Aba - Austin is rated 4.8 stars by 1135 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 160 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1011 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-1779

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
East Austin
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
CJ Jacobson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.abarestaurants.com/austin/
Phone number
(737) 273-0199
Catering
Host your next meeting or event with help from Aba! Enjoy Catering options including Hummus & Spreads, Hot & Cold Mezze, Dessert & more. Choose between the Mediterranean Feast with family-style options for a minimum of eight, or order mezze favorites a la carte. 48 hours requested. Delivery available with advance notice for additional fee of 10%.
Private party facilities
Celebrate your next special event, get together or meeting at Aba at Music Lane! We offer several large group dining spaces including a semi-private Mezzanine level, Paseo Bar, full outdoor patio, as well as our group and lounge seating on the paseo. Hosting off-site? Order Catering from Aba!
Private party contact
Aba: (737) 273-0199

Aba - Austin

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Crispy Potatoes

Grilled Chicken

Brussels Sprouts

Hummus

Classic$12.95

Smoky Garlic$13.95

Pumpkin$16.95

Spicy Lamb Ragu*$17.95

Crispy Short Rib Hummus*$18.95

Spreads

Whipped Feta$13.95

Charred Eggplant$13.95

Muhammara$14.95

Japanese Sweet Potato$16.95

Cold Mezze

Marinated Olives & Feta$12.95

Chilled Cucumbers$14.95

Greek Village$16.95

House-Made Stracciatella$20.95

Raw

Seared Ahi Tuna*$19.95

Turmeric Chili Shrimp*$21.95

Yellowtail*$22.95

Mediterranean Butcher

Heirloom Chicken Thigh$22.95

Pork Belly*$28.95

Braised Beef Short Rib*$32.95

Shawarma-Spiced Prime Skirt Steak Frites*$38.95

Char-Grilled Lamb Chops*$49.95

Hot Mezze

Crispy Potatoes$11.95

Green Falafel$12.95

Brussels Sprouts$13.95

Roasted Cauliflower$18.95

Grilled Halloumi$18.95

Truffled Baked Orzo$28.95

Seafood

Pistachio Crusted Halibut*$27.95

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes*$32.95

Diver Scallops*$32.95

Kebabs

Grilled Chicken$18.95

Lamb & Beef Kefta*$18.95

Grilled Salmon*$24.95

Beef Tenderloin*$32.95

Dessert

Frozen Greek Yogurt$8.94

Sticky Date Cake$10.95

Chocolate Chocolate Cake$11.95

Basque Cheesecake$12.95

Chocolate Orange Cremeux$14.95

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