Aba - Austin

Name: Aba - Austin
Address: 1011 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, United States, 78704-1779
Telephone: (737) 273-0199
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

456 Reviews

$50 and over

Mediterranean

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 202 times today

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Private dining

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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
Watermelon & Feta$14.95
jalapeño, cherry tomato, mint, lemon honey vinaigrette
Little Gem Salad$14.95
charred mandarin orange, radish, tomato, cucumber, crispy lentil, berbere ranch
Blistered Snap Peas$15.95
greek yogurt, tomato-chili relish, garlic crunch, sesame
Greek Village$16.95
vine ripened tomato, persian cucumber, red onion, kalamata olive, bell pepper, feta, greek vinaigrette

Raw

Ahi Tuna & Watermelon*$19.95
pomegranate, radish, yuzu nigella vinaigrette
Albacore Tuna w/ Citrus Ponzu*$19.95
fried shallots, fresno chili, roasted garlic, olive oil
Yellowtail*$22.95
texas citrus, jalapeño, crispy rice

Mediterranean Butcher

Heirloom Crispy Chicken Thigh*$19.95
swiss chard, piquillo, lemon, garlic pan jus
Crispy Pork Belly*$27.95
black cherries, roasted garlic, saba vinaigrette
Shawarma Prime Skirt Steak Frites*$38.95
za'atar, feta, berbere red wine jus
Char-Grilled Lamb Chops*$49.95
burnt oregano, garlic, lamb jus, farro

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
Heirloom Tomato Orzo$21.95
roasted eggplant, basil, crispy breadcrumb, lemon zest

Seafood

Fennel & Scallion Crusted Halibut*$32.95
blistered sungold tomato, asparagus, roasted garlic yogurt, tomato chili water
Diver Scallops*$32.95
green muhammara, sumac molasses, pistachio, pomegranate, dill
Black Garlic Shrimp Scampi*$18.95
lime pickle, chilies, parmesan bread crumbs

Kebabs

served with basmati rice

Grilled Halloumi$16.95
zucchini, tomato, onion, red zhoug
Grilled Chicken*$18.95
yogurt marinade, sweet peppers, zhoug
Lamb & Beef Kefta*$18.95
lemon, olive oil, tzatziki
Grilled Salmon*$24.95
sweet peppers, red onion, lemon, olive oil, zhoug
Beef Tenderloin*$36.95
bell pepper, red onion, zhoug

Dessert

Lemon Meringue Frozen Greek Yogurt$8.95
Frozen Greek Yogurt$8.95
olive oil, sea salt
Sticky Date Cake$10.95
medjool dates, sumac, whiskey caramel, whipped cream
Honey Pie$10.95
marinated peaches, whipped cream, toasted sesame
Chocolate Chocolate Cake$11.95
isot chili, chocolate sauce, whipped cream
Halva With...$14.95
roasted grapes, marcona almond, wonderful little date bar

What 456 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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456 Reviews

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OksanaO
Austin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful special occasion or date night restaurant.
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carolep
Austin
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love this place. Wish it wasn’t so loud inside though. Food always the greatest.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best with Aba. Warm, cozy atmosphere with amazing food and nice music. Easily my favorite spot in the city
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SunilS
Austin
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic place, outstanding ambiance, and as always, delicious food. Will come back again and again!
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CAP23
Austin
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was great though portions were small. Beautiful restaurant
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food, Ambience was awesome. Parking is little expensive and Aba provides 3$ voucher. The service is little slow from the time we were seated to the time our order was taken is approx 30 min.
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erinne
Atlanta Metro
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible in every way. Ambience, service, and food is spot on
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was incredible. Lovely atmosphere. Portions were a good size.
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Anonymous
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
My recent dining experience at Aba left me utterly impressed. The outdoor seating area, adorned with lights and surrounded by lush greenery, creates a magical atmosphere setting the stage for an intimate and pleasurable dining experience. The star of the show, however, was undeniably the food. Every dish presented to us was visually appealing and bursting with flavor. From the appetizers to the desserts, each course was a testament to the chef's skill and creativity. One standout dish was the short rib hummus, which perfectly combined unique flavors and textures.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very personal And an awesome service and great ambience
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brought my parents who are in their 70s there and they’re not easy to please 100% - we had a wonderful lunch and they enjoyed the food and ambiance/comfort. We went on a weekday as I know weekends tend to be more crowded. They have some spicier dishes and my parents already think everything is spicy BUT we had enough to choose from (place for many pallets!!) Thanks Aba :)
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AnnaB
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service and good! Love the ambiance! A must try place when in SoCo
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful atmosphere. Delicious food. We went at lunch with young children. Hostess recommended the outdoor seating as it was more kid friendly. She was spot on. Kids were able sit on lounges at our table and eat hummus and mezze plates without being restricted to a chair but still confined to the table. The servers brought out our food and drinks promptly (a must with young kids) and were attentive throughout the meal. It’s hard to find restaurants these days with elevated food but still family friendly. We would highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My partner and I loved the experience and quality of food!! It was so tasty :) one of our new favorite spots!! Will definitely be back soon!!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience3
Outdoor seating is great for ppl watching. The indoor vibes of this place could be nice but, there shouldn’t be a table by the bathroom which is where they sat us so the vibe we got was lots of foot traffic. Our waitress was nice and attentive which was the best part of our experience. The “Brunch” menu is quite small but we did enjoy the lamb hummus & whipped feta. The drinks were 15$+ for 8oz so no splurging there. As far as our meals went, everything on the plate was cold and the kebabs were dry and crumbled when I attempted to cut them off the skewer. Other than to ppl watch & appetizers, I would not recommend this place.
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AnnH
Tallahassee
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place. Went for drinks and an apps. Sat in the outside bar area on one of the outside tables. Great service also. Makes you feel like you traveled to a new city but your in Austin.
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IrvingAbarca
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I really enjoyed the food. I loved how the food had a good portion and did feel like a heavy meal. I felt energized after eating.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was by far the best meal we have had out in a while. Food and service were top notch, and the ambience was off the charts!
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BarbieB
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had many great suggestions and all but one was amazing!! Can't wait to return.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service! Delicious food! Beautiful surroundings!
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our third time here and each time we share a favorite and try new items. Friendly staff and welcoming. Excellent ambience with a relaxing feel yet lovely and hip. The craft drink creations and mocktails are amazing.
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EllenT
Hawaii
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is just favorite Greek restaurant hands down, Anywhere. And I travel all over. Love the short rib and smoked garlic hummus plus the Greek village salad. The kebabs are amazing. Orzo pasta yummy. I always like the chocolate chocolate cake and got the lemon merengue yogurt. Cocktails are always delicious and unique. Thank you Aba!
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decktout
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
One of our favorites to go to on repeat especially when guests come to visit.
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Chris
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Heavy Drinks. Good vibe. Amazing service.
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Steveo
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance, service was spot on and the food was on point. Great drink selection. Highly recommend!!
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every dish was outstanding. The attention to detail in terms of flavors and each ingredient coming through was unparalleled. Cocktails were perfect, ambiance was great. It is very spendy but worth it.
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JonnyL
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Whipped feta still amazing as always. It's the reason to come over and over again!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
really love this place hahahahhahahahahahhahahahah
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience5
The server explained something on the menu as a breakfast bowl and totally not what we expected. It was basically tomato soup with potatoes with a little bit of beef and not very appetizing. 3 of 4 of us ordered that took about 4 bites and didn’t eat the rest. She didn’t return for quite a bit, didn’t even notice that we didn’t eat our food. Ask how everything was and before we got to answer, she asked if we wanted the check. We told her about the experience, she apologized and ask if we wanted something else. In my head, I’m like “girl, it’s been an hour and we’re leaving. You should’ve came to check on us”. Overall, the experience sucked and not impressive. Ambiance is cute though.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Date Night out at Bass Hall
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tracyl
San Antonio
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
We sat on the beautiful patio which was fantastic! Our waiter was great he was very attentive and always around. Our appetizer and dessert were 5 star, but the main meal was 3 star at best. We order 2 kebabs the beef and salmon, the salmon was over cooked, dry, and some pieces were over salted. The beef was dry, chewy, and slightly tough, not pink in the least! Very disappointing.
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Lois
Austin
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
The short rib shakshuka was cold, and the potatoes tasted as thought they’d been prepared overnight. Far from the delicious dish my husband has enjoyed numerous times.
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MichaelB
Las Vegas
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stopped for a light snack and had a full meal. The food was excellent. All dietary restrictions were met to the best way possible. All of the food had great flavor. Highly recommend.
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Griff
Austin
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pleasant well spaced outdoor seating. Space heaters and blankets provided in case of a chill. Nicely presented and very good short ribs with humus.
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food. Creatively prepared and well presented. The hummus was fabulous.
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KatherineN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal I had in Austin. We tried all of the popular spots but left so happy after our experience. The staff was so nice. The menu was the perfect size and the food was incredible. The whipped feta, honey pie and pita were our favorites but honestly loved it all. Loved the tapas style as well.
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shai
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great time! Great service! Will definitely be back
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OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to eat. Vegetarian friendly. Great ambience as well.
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LorrieO
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the staff was excellent!!
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AbbigailS
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a good spot. The vibe is great and the food was all so wonderful! Loved the Greek salad and crispy potatoes.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Aba - Austin using the Order Online button. Aba - Austin also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (737) 273-0199.

Aba - Austin is rated 4.8 stars by 456 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 202 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

Green Falafel

Brussels Sprouts

Hummus

Hummus

Classic$12.95

Smoky Garlic$13.95

Spring Vegetable$13.95

Spicy Lamb Ragu*$17.95

Crispy Short Rib*$17.95

Featured Item

Sweet Corn Hummus$18.95

Spreads

Whipped Feta$13.95

Charred Eggplant$13.95

Muhammara$14.95

Cold Mezze

Marinated Olives & Feta$12.95

Watermelon & Feta$14.95

Little Gem Salad$14.95

Blistered Snap Peas$15.95

Greek Village$16.95

Raw

Ahi Tuna & Watermelon*$19.95

Albacore Tuna w/ Citrus Ponzu*$19.95

Yellowtail*$22.95

Mediterranean Butcher

Heirloom Crispy Chicken Thigh*$19.95

Crispy Pork Belly*$27.95

Shawarma 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

Heirloom Tomato Orzo$21.95

Seafood

Fennel & Scallion Crusted Halibut*$32.95

Diver Scallops*$32.95

Black Garlic Shrimp Scampi*$18.95

Kebabs

Grilled Halloumi$16.95

Grilled Chicken*$18.95

Lamb & Beef Kefta*$18.95

Grilled Salmon*$24.95

Beef Tenderloin*$36.95

Dessert

Lemon Meringue Frozen Greek Yogurt$8.95

Frozen Greek Yogurt$8.95

Sticky Date Cake$10.95

Honey Pie$10.95

Chocolate Chocolate Cake$11.95

Halva With...$14.95

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitizing

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Does Aba - Austin offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Aba - Austin currently accepting reservations?

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