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Aba - Austin, Austin, TX

Aba - Austin

4.8
4.8
1133 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 143 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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Additional information

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

What 1,133 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Best Ambiance

  • Austin

    Most Booked

  • Austin

    Best Ambiance

  • Austin

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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!

1,133 Reviews
  1. emma

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  2. HIllary

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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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  3. Daphne

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  4. keril

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  5. Amber

    Omaha

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  6. Sean

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 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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  7. Addie

    Austin

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  8. Kathie

    Austin

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  9. Brad

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my wife’s birthday here last night and from the get go felt like we were taken care of. The hosts seemed sincere and cheerful wishing her a happy birthday, and that set the tone for the night feeling special. I’ve worked in service, and I know it’s not always easy to be festive on someone else’s behalf when tons of birthdays are celebrated every day, and the kindness of the staff stood out. Sandra took wonderful care of us, comped a dessert for the birthday and made sure we had everything we needed while giving us our time and space to enjoy the meal. We will be back!

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  10. Rebecca

    Austin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The waitress did not come back to check on us until the very end. She even questioned us when they tried to deliver an incorrect order to us. Everything else was great except for the service.

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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 1133 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 143 times today

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Google Map for Aba - Austin

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
  • 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
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