Best Mediterranean Restaurants in East Austin

We recently had friends visiting us from Boston, and we decided to take them to Aba for Saturday brunch. Let me just say—what an incredible experience! We made reservations ahead of time, and everything from start to finish exceeded our expectations. We ordered nearly everything from the brunch menu, including dips and hot mezzes, and every single dish was an absolute delight. Everything came out fresh and tasted phenomenal. The muhammara and burnt garlic hummus were crowd favorites. The falafel and Brussel sprouts were made to perfection. The desserts were equally impressive—the sticky date cake was an absolute star, and the cheesecake with its delicate puff pastry crust on top was unforgettable. Although the interior ambiance was exquisite, we opted to sit outside by the bar due to the size of our party and the perfect weather, which added to the charm of the experience. Our waitress was incredibly sweet and courteous, enhancing the overall great vibe of the place. Aba truly delivered a memorable dining experience. If you’re in town, this place is a must-visit! Delicious food, excellent service, and an all-around amazing brunch spot. Five stars all the way!

Great experience for holiday pop ups! Will definitely go back.

I adore this restaurant. I am Israeli and this food is like an elevated cross between what my mother prepared at home and the prepared food we would get at the little shops in my neighborhood. They also have a beautiful selection of Lebanese wines and fun cocktails. Make sure you order the smashed cucumbers and whipped feta!

Fantastic food. Never disappoints. It was an early dinner, so ambiance ok. Terry was taking care of us tonight, and he went above and beyond with all everything we needed.

We absolutely enjoyed ourselves at Limestone when we visited this past Friday. We pulled into Cambria and were able to valet (free for 3 hours - no validation needed). We made a reservation for 8pm thinking the place would be packed on a Friday night but was pleasantly surprised when we walked in and found there was no wait at all! We found a nice spot near the windows that over looked IH-35 to chat for a bit. After some time we moved and settled at the bar for dinner and drinks (otherwise we would have had to walk back and forth to the bar for drink and food service). My husband had a Jack & Coke while I tried their Purple Haze. I'm normally a whiskey girl but have been wanting to try Empress Gin, I was amazed with how great it was! For dinner, my husband enjoyed some delicious Shrimp tacos while I opted for the Limestone Sliders (beer braised ribs). The tacos were bursting with flavor, the mango pico and chipotle aioli simply elevated the dish. The sliders were savory and melt in your mouth! Looking forward to going back.