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Aba - Austin, Austin, TX

Aba - Austin

4.8 (1360)
$50 and over
Mediterranean
1011 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-1779

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 167 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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. Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more.

Dining areas

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
  • 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. Contact abaaustinparties@lettuce.com for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Aba: (737) 273-0199
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    South Congress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,360 people are saying

Aba - Austin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

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  • Austin

    Most Booked

  • Austin

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aba - Austin offers a delightful Mediterranean dining experience with a "beautiful atmosphere" and "amazing service." Guests rave about the "whipped feta" and "short rib hummus." The restaurant is praised for its "lovely patio seating" and accommodating staff. A must-visit spot for memorable meals with friends or family!

1,360 Reviews
  1. sebastien

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time we've eaten at Aba's. As good as ever. Superb decoration. This time I tasted a delicious date dessert! I highly recommend.

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  2. Mihali VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
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  3. Armand

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing beautiful place with delectable food. Would go back here as often as possible. The feta and hummus are amazing. Lamb Chops too

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  4. Kristl

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We lucked out and got an early reservation for brunch. We sat in the breezeway next to the water feature which was lovely! The overhead misters and fans helped keep a cool breeze going. All the plants and twinkle lights are the stage for a lovely meal. We had the smoky garlic dip which had the best flavor and enough pita to dip. We also had the crispy potatoes which lived up to their name with a nice dipping sauce. The mushroom kabobs were fabulous as was the lamb kabobs.

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  5. Michelle

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I haven’t been here in 2 years and it’s just as beautiful as I remember it. Great, food, service, quality of food and ambiance.

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  6. Amanda

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The birds were a little scary but the food, service, and drinks were amazing! Cutie place

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  7. Alexandria VIP

    San Antonio6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing! Never had a bad experience here. Highly recommend the chicken kabob, salmon kabob, and feta dip but everything else is very good too!

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  8. Melinda

    Washington DC10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Respect that booking times should be adhered to as best as possible, however we had travelled in from out of state and our flight was delayed. I let the restaurant know we were running late in advance and when we arrived, I was met with a very self important hostess who couldn’t bother to look up from her screen. (We were 7min late) Shortly after being seated and met our server. Food was good, but the service and lack of attentiveness impacted the overall experience.

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  9. Alexandra

    Atlanta6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was SO GOOD!! Vibes were perfect! We came in on a mini vaca so the ambience, weather, outside seating, music made us feel like we were on vacation. Drinks were great and came out quickly. We did a late night date dinner here but it would be a perfect spot for a girls night or pre-going out drinks!

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  10. Beatrice VIP

    Houston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious, the service amazing and even though we arrived one our earlier than our reservation, the were able to accommodate 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 1360 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
7:00 PM
Booked 167 times today
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1011 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704-1779

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    South Congress
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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. Contact abaaustinparties@lettuce.com for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Aba: (737) 273-0199
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