Aba - Austin

4.8

1264 Reviews

$50 and over

Mediterranean

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 154 times today

Hot spot
Great for outdoor dining
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Bar Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–21:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
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
Area
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Popular dishes

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

Raw

Seared Ahi Tuna*US$19.95
pomegranate, jalapeño, nuoc cham
Truffled Snapper*US$19.95
roasted garlic, chive, crispy leek
Yellowtail*US$22.95
texas citrus, kumquat, radish, jalapeño, crispy rice

Mediterranean Butcher

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

Hot Mezze

Crispy PotatoesUS$11.95
mizithra, rosemary, scallion crema
Green FalafelUS$12.95
avocado tzatziki, garlic tahini, jalapeño
Brussels SproutsUS$13.95
almond & cashew dukkah, harissa honey
Roasted CauliflowerUS$18.95
labneh, aleppo, harissa honey
Hot Honey HalloumiUS$18.95
crispy garlic dukkah
Truffled Baked OrzoUS$28.95
black truffle, parmesan garlic breadcrumb

Seafood

Pistachio Crusted Halibut*US$27.95
turmeric couscous, green olive, chimichurri
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes*US$32.95
garlic, shallot, lemon, frisée, kale & dill remoulade
Faroe Island Salmon*US$29.95
carrot, onion, morita shatta, lemon dill yogurt

Kebabs

served with basmati rice

Grilled MushroomUS$19.95
portobella, maitake, sherry vinaigrette, zhoug
Grilled ChickenUS$20.95
yogurt marinade, sweet pepper, zhoug
Lamb & Beef Kefta*US$21.95
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
Grilled Salmon*US$24.95
sweet pepper, red onion, lemon, olive oil, zhoug
Beef Tenderloin*US$32.95
bell pepper, cippolini onion, zhoug

Dessert

Frozen Greek YogurtUS$8.94
- Olive Oil, Sea SaltUS$8.95
- Lemon MeringueUS$9.95
Sticky Date CakeUS$10.95
medjool date, sumac, whiskey caramel, whipped cream
Chocolate Chocolate CakeUS$11.95
isot chili, chocolate sauce, whipped cream
Basque CheesecakeUS$12.95
whipped cream
Pistachio Panna CottaUS$12.95
orange granita, calamansi

What 1,264 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

Loved For

Austin
Most Booked
Austin
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aba in Austin delivers an enchanting dining experience with "a stunning atmosphere" and "incredible food." Guests rave about the "vibrant vibes" and "unique Mediterranean flavors." While service can vary, standout servers like Sean B and Morgan ensure a memorable visit. Book early for this "delicious and chic" hotspot!

1,264 Reviews

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Sarah
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant. Excellent food. Order the sticky date cake. You’re welcome.
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Jaime
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
11/10 atmosphere and delicious food and drinks! I had the beef tenderloin kebab and the mockingbird (mocktail).
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Samara
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time here at Aba, and it was just as wonderful as the first! Sandra was our server and she took fantastic care of us. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. All the food is amazing, but highly recommend the sweet potato spread! The entire restaurant is beautiful, but I love sitting outside here.
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SoniaD VIP
Las Vegas7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone loved the date cake. Sit outside for s great vibe.
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Jessica
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I celebrated my birthday here at Aba and the food was amazing! Our server was so sweet and the overall atmosphere was great. I highly recommend trying any of the kebabs, the brussels sprouts, and the classic hummus!
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Diane
Adelaide14 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great day on the patio! Everything is so fresh and perfectly prepared - fantastic ambiance and service
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Afi VIP
Dallas11 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really Great food! Lovely atmosphere!! Very unrushed service.
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Jordana
Austin1 review
3.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We were very unimpressed with the food. The kabob was very dry, the cauliflower was over spiced, the food was not inspired. The Lavender G&T was good, but overall it was a very disappointing experience. We will not be back.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was incredible! Best restaurant I’ve been to in a long time.
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Allen VIP
Tampa12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice experience for lunch outside. Great, fast service. We had pitas w spreads, crab cakes, shrimp and lamb meatballs for 3 of us.
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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 1264 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 154 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1011 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-1779

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
East Austin
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Bar Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–21:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Lounge Grouping

Mezzanine

Paseo Bar

Main Dining Room

Upper Level Patio

Custom inquiry

Crispy Potatoes

Grilled Chicken

Brussels Sprouts

Hummus

ClassicUS$12.95

Smoky GarlicUS$13.95

Wild MushroomUS$17.95

Spicy Lamb Ragu*US$18.95

Crispy Short Rib Hummus*US$18.95

Spreads

Whipped FetaUS$13.95

Charred EggplantUS$13.95

MuhammaraUS$14.95

Japanese Sweet PotatoUS$16.95

Cold Mezze

Marinated Olives & FetaUS$12.95

Chilled CucumbersUS$14.95

Greek VillageUS$16.95

House-Made StracciatellaUS$20.95

Raw

Seared Ahi Tuna*US$19.95

Truffled Snapper*US$19.95

Yellowtail*US$22.95

Mediterranean Butcher

Heirloom Chicken ThighUS$22.95

Pork Belly*US$28.95

Braised Beef Short Rib*US$32.95

Shawarma-Spiced Prime Skirt Steak Frites*US$38.95

Char-Grilled Lamb Chops*US$49.95

Hot Mezze

Crispy PotatoesUS$11.95

Green FalafelUS$12.95

Brussels SproutsUS$13.95

Roasted CauliflowerUS$18.95

Hot Honey HalloumiUS$18.95

Truffled Baked OrzoUS$28.95

Seafood

Pistachio Crusted Halibut*US$27.95

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes*US$32.95

Faroe Island Salmon*US$29.95

Kebabs

Grilled MushroomUS$19.95

Grilled ChickenUS$20.95

Lamb & Beef Kefta*US$21.95

Grilled Salmon*US$24.95

Beef Tenderloin*US$32.95

Dessert

Frozen Greek YogurtUS$8.94

Sticky Date CakeUS$10.95

Chocolate Chocolate CakeUS$11.95

Basque CheesecakeUS$12.95

Pistachio Panna CottaUS$12.95

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Aba - Austin offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Aba - Austin restaurant rated?

Is Aba - Austin currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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