Dinner at ABA in Nashville was absolutely superb and it's a beautiful restaurant inside and out with impeccable service. I was excited to dine here since Mediterranean food has become one of my favorites especially after traveling in Cyprus and Greece last year with outstanding meals everyday and this restaurant lived up to those 2 Mediterranean countries standards for excellent cuisine. We ordered the whipped feta and smoky garlic feta for appetizers and almost stuffed ourselves silly with the pita bread with the dips we ate. For a main course I ordered the Lamb and Beef Kefta kebabs that were grilled and served with rice and were a very authentic Mediterranean dish. Also, I ordered a side of Brussels sprouts that were flash fried and delicious too. I almost couldn't finish my dinner. It was pricey but dining of this caliber isn't going to be cheap. My only wish for this place is that they come up with a mixed grill with lamb chops, kebabs and grilled veggies would make it perfect. read more

ABA - Entry to restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Went out for date night tonight and finally scored a seat at ABA! The vibe and atmosphere were honestly perfection. Everything felt light, open, and beautiful and was the perfect setting for a summer evening. As far as parking, they do valet for $15 but there are plenty of paid parking lots in the area. The only downside were the flies. Since the large windows were open, they were pretty noticeable, and it felt like we were swatting them away every few seconds throughout dinner. Our service was excellent. Our waitress was attentive, friendly, and made the experience even better. We were celebrating my husband's birthday, and they surprised us with their frozen Greek yogurt for dessert. It was absolutely incredible. Honestly, we'd come back just for that! The food was good across the board, but nothing we ordered made us say, "We have to come back for this." That said, we'll definitely return and try different dishes because the menu has so many options. The new poblano hummus was a standout and will absolutely be a repeat order. I also agree with other Yelpers that the whipped feta was a bit too salty for our taste. One thing to know is that the portions are very shareable. Even with just two people, we ended up taking home plenty of leftovers. It's a beautiful restaurant with a great atmosphere, wonderful service, and a perfect setting for a date night. We're already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu! read more

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I love the atmosphere of this place. It feels like you are in an outside courtyard with the trees - mostly fake - around the dining area. It is a well put together space. Service is also good. WItha bit of sales training, Marcus could be a star server trainer for the restaurant. Very pleasant demeanor. The food, overall, is great. I found the feta to be uninspired, but the lamb was fantastic. The Haloumi with hot honey is interesting. The kabob was also very nice. As for the drinks, they were fine, but not as memorable as some places we ahve visited. This is a nice spot for a romantic dinner. I will defintely return at some point. read more

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Came for brunch on Saturday at 11. We lucked out and got a free street parking spot out front, but they do have valet. Service was attentive and kind. The interior was beautiful. The food was ok. We had the sweet potato hummus (really good) and the short rib hummus (unique and good). Everything comes with tons of pita bread that has a great seasoning on it. For an entree we shared the shakshuka and babka French toast. The shakshuka wasn't very good, and I'm usually a fan. This one came with only one egg, and the potatoes were scarce. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good. The babka was rich and delicious. The mocktails were the same price as the cocktails, which is surprising. Would I come back? I would. The menu is interesting. But I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

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Aba has a great atmosphere and a spot I find myself returning to again and again. It's elevated and lively without feeling overly formal and the service has consistently been great! I've worked my way through quite a bit of the menu and my standout favorites are the Greek Vilage salad, which is incredibly fresh and flavorful, the whipped feta and the hot honey halloumi which strikes the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and crispy. For dessert my favorite is the sticky date cake (paired with the Frozen greek yogurt!). The menu is designed for sharing and they generally recommend 2-3 plates a person. It's a great place to come with friends or for a date night. They have valet parking available for $12 which is convenient when you can't find parking in the busy WeHo area! read more

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I've now been to Aba three times for dining (plus once to grab gift cards), and overall the food continues to be solid, though this last visit had a few service hiccups. We ordered quite a spread: green chili shrimp, whipped feta, marinated olives, veggies & feta, muhammara, Brussels sprouts, hot honey halloumi, crispy chicken thighs, beef tenderloin, crispy potatoes, and crab cakes with greens. Our waitress was friendly and repeated our order back to us multiple times, which we confirmed. To start, the muhammara was flavorful with a nice hint of spice, and the whipped feta topped with pistachios was absolutely delightful. The halloumi had a sweet kick--similar to Mike's Hot Honey--and everything paired perfectly with warm pita bread. The crab cakes with greens were also delicious and a great addition to the table. For mains, the crispy chicken thighs were well-seasoned, moist, and served with soft mashed potatoes and peas (though veggies are seasonal). The beef tenderloin was cooked well but slightly salty; thankfully, the chimichurri on the side balanced it out nicely. We did end up ordering more food than expected. When we asked if everything had come out, our server initially said yes, then realized the shrimp was still coming. We kindly asked to cancel the shrimp, Brussels sprouts, and potatoes since we were already full. There was some confusion--she mentioned we hadn't ordered potatoes (even though it had been repeated back to us), and said cancellations weren't really possible. Ultimately, the Brussels sprouts still came out, but she did remove the shrimp and apologized, explaining they were working through issues with a new kitchen manager. Interestingly, this wasn't the first time something was missed--on a previous visit, the Brussels sprouts were forgotten altogether--so it may be a recurring kitchen coordination issue. Overall, the food at Aba is consistently good and worth coming back for. We sat outside as it was beautiful but had sat inside and the ambiance is always nice! However, service this time didn't quite match the experience I had during my first two visits. Still a solid spot, just not quite as seamless as before. read more

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We finally tried Aba in Nashville after hearing the hype for a while, and honestly, it confirmed my suspicion that giant trendy restaurants often struggle to maintain quality. There were definitely a few standout items. The sweet potato hummus was genuinely great, topped with pecans, pumpkin seeds, and all these warm autumn flavors that somehow worked really well with the Mediterranean vibe. Weird in concept, delicious in execution. The pita bread was also fantastic. We also loved parts of the olive and feta plate. The feta was incredible, the pickled onions were great, the almonds were delicious, and the green olives were excellent. The black olives, though? Mushy, weird, and honestly kind of shocking for a restaurant at this price point. Somebody needs a new olive supplier immediately. The biggest disappointment was probably the tuna and watermelon dish. On paper it sounded amazing. Fresh tuna, watermelon, cucumber, beautiful presentation. We were hoping for something bright and flavorful, maybe even compressed watermelon texture-wise, but it ended up tasting almost completely flat. Even adding salt didn't really save it. Pretty to look at, not exciting to eat. The lamb and beef kafta was fine. Not bad, not memorable. The rice underneath it was honestly the best part of the plate. I'd happily eat a bowl of just that rice. The falafel was also surprisingly underwhelming. I'm not some falafel connoisseur, but I've had enough of it to know this wasn't great. Very mid, maybe below mid. Still trying to get the weird after taste out of my mouth. We also tried the shrimp dish, which was flavorful enough, but it honestly felt more like something you'd get at Bubba Gump than at an upscale Mediterranean restaurant charging Nashville prices. Cocktails were also kind of a miss. The first mezcal drink was okay. Very "California juice bar meets cocktail menu," complete with what felt like an entire cilantro plant hanging off the glass. Then I ordered a negroni, and somehow they managed to make one of the easiest classic cocktails taste off. I genuinely don't know how you mess up a negroni that badly. The whole restaurant feels confused about its identity. It's trying to be Mediterranean, California-cool, trendy patio spot, tourist destination, all at once. The decor felt kind of gaudy and artificial, with lots of fake greenery and an atmosphere that felt more like a giant tourist trap than a thoughtful restaurant experience. The service was perfectly fine. The patio was beautiful. But overall, I left disappointed, especially for the price. I'd give the sweet potato hummus 5 stars. The overall experience? Much lower than that. And that's a bummer, because I really wanted to love it. Nashville has plenty of incredible Mediterranean restaurants *cough* Epice *cough* Middle Eatz, and unfortunately this just isn't one I'd ever feel excited to return to. read more

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New in Nashville and as pretty as ever! I went to the Chicago location a couple of years ago and was absolutely blown away by the beauty of the restaurant and the quality of the food and service. I was excited to try the new location for dinner this past week. Reservations were tight and even on a Tuesday at 5:15pm, it was BUSY! Both indoors and outdoors. Our server was solid and helped us with some recommendations -- lots of options depending on what you want to try. Hot, cold, small, big, sweet, savory. I thought all of the food we had was solid. I liked the temperatures and the presentation. My only issue was the saltiness -- of pretty much every single dish we ordered. I can appreciate that this restaurant is new and adjusting, but every plate was over salted. My friend and I both agreed, and we both don't usually mind a little extra touch of salt. The watermelon and tuna was amazing and fresh, the green falafel was solid, the chicken was tender. Again, just too much salt on everything. The crispy chickpeas on the smoky garlic hummus were inedible due to salt. We had wine with dinner and they had a solid selection; my friend also had an espresso martini that was an A! Overall -- I know they are new, so I would come back again for another shot. Rating 4 stars in fairness for overall experience. Cheers! read more

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Aba is such a cool restaurant - the atmosphere and service are exceptional. It's truly one of the prettiest restaurants I've been to. We were able to try a number of tapas - - Smokey garlic hummus - tuna and watermelon - crispy chicken - green falafel - beef tenderloin kebabs - sticky date cake The entire meal was good, call outs were the hummus, tuna, and falafel. 4/5 - only thing holding this back from a 5 was that the table agreed nearly every dish was just a touch too salty. Will be back! read more

ABA - Indoors - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I was so excited to snag a last-minute reservation at Aba, a restaurant that's been on my radar since it opened last year. After much deliberation, we ordered five different dishes (all small plates) for the table. The dishes come out as they are ready, which prevented us from being overwhelmed by so many options at once. First up, the whipped feta was a standout. It was creamy and tangy, with just the right crunch from pistachios and citrus notes from lemon zest. Next, the marinated olives, vegetables and feta had a robust flavor profile with pops of sweetness from the peppers and citrus. But I could have done without the caperberries, which were way too salty for my liking. Third, the Greek Village Salad was classic but well-executed, with crisp vegetables and a tangy vinaigrette. Next was the crunchy, crispy green falafel, with a fresh, herb-forward flavor that paired well with the avocado tzatziki and garlic tahini. By the time the crispy potatoes arrived at the table, I wasn't sure I had room left. But I'm so glad that I gave them a try, as they were perfectly crispy and golden. They were flavorful as is, but the dusting of herbs and sprinkling of mizithra cheese took the dish up a notch. I also tried the Ancient Oak Espresso Martini, which was my favorite style of espresso martini -- smooth and rich without being overly sweet. We ate on the patio, which was lovely. But the interior is where Aba shines. It is stunningly beautiful and is definitely worth checking out, even if you dine outside. I hope to return soon to explore more of the menu. There were so many other menu items that I would have liked to try. read more

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I reviewed ABA 4 months ago and it was not the best experience. The team reached out and were gracious in taking care of us to try it again, so we came for Brunch. I'd love to say it was outstanding this go around but it was still pretty sub par. Whipped feta: 7/10 - Pretty good! I've had better ones but it was fairly tasty. The pita bread was AMAZING. It was soft fluffy, and perfectly seasoned. Braised beef shakshuka: 2/10 - Something was not good in this sauce. Everything tasted of it and had this odd aftertaste. There was also barely any meat. Feta frittata: 9/10 - This was actually one of the best egg dishes I've had in a bit. The phyllo pieces were a bit weird in it but the eggs were perfectly cooked and the feta was a great creamy addition. Chocolate babka French toast: 7/10 - chocolatey, but kind of dry in parts. Mostly just chocolate flavor, and tasted no "French", all toast. Overall, again, not somewhere I'd come again. If I did have to, I'd suggest brunch though. read more

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We made a super early 4:00 rez and I'm so glad we did, by 5:00 the restaurant was packed! As others have noted, it looks like a Restoration Hardware inside, but the effect works and is lovely. And it's open air to the outside so it's very fresh inside. The food was very good. Our server recommended 2-3 dishes per person. We got 5 between the two of us and it was too much food, I was butsting at the end of the meal. We got: smoky garlic hummus, strawberry rhubarb labneh, halloumi in hot honey, green falafel, & green chili shrimp. We loved all of them (the halloumi was fine but our least favorite). Hubs said the shrimp was outstanding. I got a mocktail. We would definitely come back. Service was great, I was really surprised how much staff they had, not something you see often post-pandemic, so that was great. read more

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TEN STARS!!!!! If that's even possible! Whoever the chef is needs a serious raise! You have to taste it to believe it. The Artichoke Tapenade was out of this world. It was perfectly balanced, sweet, salty, crunchy, creamy and all my friend and I could say when trying this and the Chard Eggplant, was mmmm and wow, for Iike a minute straight. The ambiance matches the menu! It's no just good food and a good vibe, it's a feeling you leave with. Truly one of my favorite meals of all time. They deserve a Michelin star! I'm wishing they had one in Los Angeles. read more

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I've been here a couple times. Service is great. They have a lot of options. Love the kebabs. The short rib hummus is amazing. Last time we went we just sat at the bar got drinks and dessert. Greek yogurt with olive oil sounds kind of weird, but it is great! Also love the dirty martini I don't even like dirty martinis read more

ABA - Chocolate Hazelnut Torte, Cosmo,Frozen Greek Yogurt - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Aba is a must-visit! The dirty feta martini is amazing--savory, smooth, and super unique. We also loved the whipped feta and short rib hummus; both were incredibly flavorful and perfect for sharing. Everything feels elevated but still fun. Great spot for drinks and small plates! read more

ABA - Dirty Feta Martini - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Four of us had dinner here and it was excellent. It's small plates of delicious Mediterranean food. We all shared all the dishes. We had: Hummus Muhammara Labneh Kefta Greek salad Beef short rib Chicken kabob Shawarma steak frites They were all excellent with the exception of the steak frites, they had great flavor but were chewy and somewhat greasy. The price is what you would expect in a fine dining restaurant, this ain't Taco Bell. I'd certainly come back and I'd like to try more items! read more

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Hottest new restaurant in town. Took me about three months to get a reservation, and it was at 5:15! If you wanna try this, go ahead and book your reservation now. Anything and everything on the menu was delicious. Definitely ask for recommendations, I went with four people and was stuffed by the end of the meal. Location is in Wedgewood Houston, street parking usually available. Vibes good drinks also delicious. read more

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The establishment, 5 stars. The service (everyone whom I came into contact with) 5 stars! Hell 10!!! The food.... I just think it was a bad day for the chef! My lamb chops missed seasonings!! And the biggest disappointment of the lamb chops.... they had more FAT than MEAT!!!! But the brocolini... perfectly seasoned and cooked! Super delicious!! And the garlic hummus.... firrrrrreeeeee in my Gap Band voice! But those lamb chops.... bland af!! And I tried to even eat the fat. Yuck! Should have stuck with my 1st choice of the Branzino! But I'll give them another try! Because I want to try the mushroom hummus. Just won't order any meat! Hummus and Brussels Sprouts! The chef on sides duty on 03.15.2026, Sunday, you rock!! The chef on meats.... no partying the night before a shift... PLEASE!! read more

ABA - This place is worth EVERY pic you can take!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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We've been to Aba more than once now and the food remains impeccable. So flavorful and fresh, and VERY aware of allergies! Our server could have been more attentive during our last visit but the food and atmosphere make up for any shortcomings. Love it! read more

ABA - Greek Greek Village Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I've been to Aba twice and both times were good experiences. Ill be honest and say I didn't expect the food to be amazing because they put a lot into the decor and ambience, very Cali-esque. But the food tastes as good as the place looks. I've had the salmon kebab and the scallops. Portion for the kebab was enough for two meals. I rarely order dessert but the sticky date cake was calling my name and I answered. It was delectable, I can't wait to have it again. read more

I have such mixed feelings. The food overall was bomb, but the service was so so so unbelievably slow. We went for a birthday celebration a few weeks ago. Since we had a large party the birthday girl chose a set menu and all we had to order was drinks. Granted, there were 13 of us and of course the server has other tables as well. I just feel if there is a set menu with a large party who made a reservation well in advance we can plan for these things. We were there for almost four hours. We had a personal driver for the night and did not account for this long of a dinner so we had to extend our driver which was not ideal for either party. The spirtz tower is so fun and each spritz is delicious. My dirty martini with hendricks was not very good. I switched the a henricks and tonic instead. The espresso martini was delicious though! I appreciated the amount of food brought to us, but at a certain point it felt almost sad how much we weren't eating. I couldn't stop thinking about how much was being wasted. We brought our own cake for the birthday girl and we were told we still had to choose two desserts. We porbably should have declined and just sucked it up and paid for the dessert but not have it come out. I dont think we even touched it. I want to emphasize that the food was in fact very delicious and our server was very friendly and great. She was set up for failure as the courses were not appropriately coursed out. I gotta say, this might have been the best pork belly I've ever had. It was perfect. I took one bite of the chicken skewers, didn't love it, and decided to focus my attention to the pork belly. The cucumber salad was so good and the best way to start our meal. The short rib hummus and whipped feta as a starter were also very good. It was kinda weird going between the two so I would suggest either just getting one or eating one portion of one and move to the next instead of a bite back and forth. read more

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Sophisticated Miami vibes comes to Wedgewood! This is such a cute, photo friendly, chic location for dinner AND the quality delicious food totally matches the vibe. Recommendation is to uber here or park at the Soho house because parking is so challenging in this ar It makes me sad how hard it is to get a reservation here, but once you do is totally worth the weight. The dishes are tapas style and they have so much variety from spreads and whipped dips to actual meals you can easily navigate the menu and order a few of everything. It is tapas style so I would recommend about 2 dishes per person to be shared as a group. read more

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This is the cutest new spot to hit Nashville! I loved all the food in these shareable portions with pita bread! Tons of flavor and the ambiance is immaculate as you're transformed into the Mediterranean! I will be back + excited for when they have a happy hour! read more

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Finally the Instagram hype is spot on! This restaurant is all the rave and it deserves the highest praises! The restaurant is beautiful. You almost forget that you're in Nashville. The service and food is top tier. My steak frites was very good. The medium rare steak was seasoned well and juicy. The fries were fresh and crispy. The added feta took the fries to another level. Shout out to the bartender because my drink was refreshing and strong! I only needed one, so thank you! I immediately made another reservation after leaving here and I can't wait! read more

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Such a great dining experience and the aesthetic is 10/10! We started with the garlic hummus which tasted like Indian lemon pickle mixed with hummus - it was delicious! We also got the crispy potatoes - these were a miss for our table - the pieces were too big and crunchy for our liking - would have preferred if the potatoes were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and in smaller pieces. For entrees, we got the beef and lamb kefte which was super flavorful, just a little too salty for us. We also got the chicken, which was juicy and tender and super delicious! Finally, for dessert we got the pistachio frozen yogurt and the chocolate cake. The pistachio frozen yogurt was too tangy and tart for me but at the bottom it had a delicious pistachio sauce, which if they had covered the entire frozen yogurt in it, it would have been the perfect sweetness to balance the tart. The chocolate cake was perfection! read more

I've been to Aba a few times now. I've drafted this review like it was my thesis. I went through denial, bargaining, acceptance, and maybe a mild identity crisis. But we have reached the verdict. THE DECOR/VIBE: Immaculate doesn't even cover it. This place looks like Switzerland and Monaco got together on a wellness retreat, fell in love, and hired a designer baby to build their dream home. Whoever designed Aba should be SO proud they should walk around with a trophy. I've seen places like this, but rarely in America, and never on a Tuesday. THE FOOD: Now this, this is where the plot twists!!!!!! An absolute disgrace. The crispy potatoes? Emotional damage! The grilled chicken? Witness protection levels of bland!! The shawarma? I've seen stronger personalities in unsalted popcorn!!! The lamb kebab? Bold of it to exist!!!!! This is a "Middle Eastern" restaurant in the same way that I'm "six foot seven" if I stretch in the morning and lie aggressively. I say this as a genuine Middle Easterner: This food tasted like someone watched ONE TikTok about hummus and said, "Yeah, I got this." (I actually never had TikTok and refuse to download it) It's giving drunk bar food that accidentally wandered into a luxury restaurant and started charging $29 for vibes. I even asked the chef about a sauce on the menu, he stared at me like I asked him to explain quantum entanglement or superposition is. Turns out it was an Indian sauce, spelled wrong. Poetic!!! SERVICE: The staff is super sweet! But they vanish. Like... they bring you water, then go on a side quest. I respect it. read more

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Aba Nashville (435 Houston St) We went in with high expectations since we've loved Aba in Austin, but the Nashville location didn't feel up to the same standard--both in service and food quality. The Old Fashioned cocktail was decent. The falafel was fresh, flavorful, and easily my favorite dish of the evening. The classic hummus was average; the pita in particular was thick and underwhelming. The grilled cauliflower lacked seasoning and felt bland, while the beet dish was overly charred and not enjoyable. For dessert, the date cake was the highlight--moist, well-balanced, and genuinely good. Overall, it was a decent one-time experience, but for a higher-end restaurant, there's room to improve--especially in customer service attentiveness, speed, and consistency in food quality and flavor. read more

ABA - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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One of my favorite new spots in Nashville! You can't go wrong with the kebabs. They say the menu is mezze where you want to get 3-5 plates a person. I always leave full with just a spread and a kebab dish. I've tried them all now and the Salmon is definitely my favorite! The whipped feta is good, but super thick, not too whipped. But still fully flavorful! My favorite item on the menu so far though is the Truffled Salmon. SO good. read more

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I really wanted to love this place. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful,vibrant, thoughtfully designed, and it truly creates the atmosphere of a luxurious dinner date experience. Unfortunately, the food and service did not live up to the ambiance. As someone who genuinely enjoys Mediterranean cuisine, I found the dishes underwhelming. The flavors lacked depth, and one of the dishes in particular had a combination of ingredients that did not pair or complement each other well. The standout of the night was definitely the banana pudding dessert, which was easily a 10/10. I would absolutely return just for that alone, as it was the highlight of the entire meal. I typically do not enjoy leaving negative reviews, as I understand every restaurant can have an off night, but I was disappointed overall. That said, I do see strong potential here and would still consider giving the restaurant another chance in the future. The service was pleasant, but there is room for improvement. Our table was quite small, and it became crowded very quickly with finished plates and drinks. While additional dishes continued to arrive, the used items were not being cleared from the table in a timely manner, which became a bit frustrating during the meal. However, I do understand weekends can be especially busy and demanding for staff. read more

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I have been looking forward to going to this restaurant for weeks. The restaurant is absolutely stunning. It feels like a forest with all of the greenery everywhere. I utilized the valet because parking in the area is a nightmare. Honestly the food was pretty good. It feels much more like a lunch spot than a dinner location. More like tapas for lunch time. Everything was light and refreshing. I really enjoyed the Shawarma-Spiced Prime Skirt Steak Frites. The Lemon Meringue Bar was nice but was shocked that the bottom half of the dessert was frozen hard. I also tasted my friend's cauliflower dish and it was yummy! The staff were plenty and very helpful and engaging. I think the food is a bit overpriced, but it is the perfect place to grab drinks and small bites with friends after work. read more

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We've been to Aba twice now and literally cannot wait to go back. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance and decor are stunning-- we went around the holidays and they had Christmas trees with chandeliers, which felt so festive and elegant. It's lively and busy but still a great noise level where my boyfriend and I could easily have a conversation. The food is unreal. Between our visits, the absolute standouts were the green chili shrimp, crispy chicken thighs, tuna tartare, branzino, short rib hummus, whipped feta, and Brussels sprouts. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of these. We've also tried the chicken and salmon kabobs and the hamachi--those were good, but just okay compared to everything else, which really says a lot about how strong the menu is overall. Jonathan loves their specialty old fashioned. Personally, I haven't been blown away by the cocktails (just my taste), but they do have a great wine selection, which I really appreciated. Every time we leave, we're already talking about when we're coming back. Aba has officially become our new favorite restaurant. Shoutout to our server Sarah, who was fantastic--super friendly and full of great recommendations. Can't wait for round three! read more

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I'm sad and disappointed to have to leave a 3 star review. My husband and I visited the ABA location in Chicago a year ago and still dream about the food there. I was super excited to see there was an Aba in Nashville and booked a reservation immediately. I had been looking forward to it for days and also to surprising my husband as part of our trip. One of the dishes we loved the most from Chicago was the crispy short rib hummus. So of course we ordered that again. The taste was not the same as I remembered, but I didn't say anything. Then my husband chimed in and said "this isn't as good as I remember". Unfortunately, same for me. The crispy chicken thigh was the best dish we ordered. The shawarma-spiced skirt steak frites was extremely salty and almost not edible. It also was very rare on one end of the steak and then cooked medium on the other end. The service needs a fine tuning. The host had us follow him and didn't smile or greet us until we walked the entire restaurant to our table. It would have been better to have a friendly greeting as soon as we walked in. We had two servers (one in training) who were friendly. They asked about allergies and I reported gluten and dairy and they said they would make note of that and then walked away. Their menu isn't labeled with what is gluten or dairy free and there was no explanation given as to what we could order. Thankfully gluten free is labeled online so I pulled the menu up from my phone for guidance. When we put our order in there was no reassurance that those dishes would also be dairy free- I had to double check. The decor and ambiance are very nice although we thought it was an odd location for an upscale restaurant. This restaurant needs to learn from their Chicago location and hopefully make some adjustments. read more

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Heard about this Mediterranean spot and just had to try it. Their website says "Mediterranean restaurant with California influence." I think it should be the other way around .. "California cuisine with Mediterranean influence." The food was delicious, meats tender, but after tasting other authentic Mediterranean foods I would not call this Mediterranean at all. There are lots of great dishes we tried, including the sweet potato hummus (my fave!) and the crispy chicken, which would've paired well with rice. Small plates so me and my date were able to share everything. The naan served with the hummus was fantastic. We had to get the nuts on the side since my date is allergic. The pork was very tender and delicious, but the sauce paired with the pork was too sweet, and then paired with the sweet apples made it overwhelming. They may need something spicy or bitter to tone down the sweetness. The lamb chops were gone quickly, which is a great thing; however, they didn't have as many flavors as I expected. Loved the Brussels sprouts, but again, very sweet from the honey. The date cake was yummy, you can taste the bourbon with the sweet caramel. The frozen yogurt reminded me of Pinkberry, which is a fave of mine. The melon & granita was interesting. Flavored crunchy snow with jalapeno, cucumbers and melon. Very different. The waitress was very nice and attentive and all the staff were knowledgeable & helpful. read more

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Went to Aba on a Monday night with a group of 8 people total. I have been to the location in Chicago, and so I had a bit of an expectation (high), but know that sometimes new locations can have a learning curve. First, we utilized the valet. That was easy-peasy! I can't remember the cost, but I think it is $12, which honestly in that neighborhood is worth it. Parking can be tough in WeHo. The space and vibes are beautiful. The greenery and lighting is just beautiful. It is aligned with their Chicago location. Service - wonderful. We had someone in our party with several allergies and they came out and explained that they were taking extra precautions. All of our food came out pretty quickly and our server, for the most part, was attentive. The food: mostly great. Get the hot honey halloumi! Oh my gosh. So freaking good. Falafel and potatoes, okay. Whipped feta, delish. Hummus, superb. Several entrees were very, very salty. I had the short rib and ended up just not even eating most of it because it was too salty. I tried to offset it with the polenta and just gave up. A couple of other people in the party said their entrees were also really salty (chicken thighs and fish). Overall, I will try it again, but give them a bit more time to work out some more kinks. read more

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I think the ambiance of this place is very cool! It is huge inside & has a large patio as well. I have had trouble getting a reservation because it is so popular. The whipped feta is wonderful. The service was a little slow. read more

Came here to celebrate my sister's birthday. Aba has also been on my list since I saw they opened. The restaurant is beautiful decorated but inside the restaurant and outside. You can get some amazing photos. I was a bit disappointed in the crispy potatoes. I love greek potatoes but some of the bites were a bit hard. The whipped feta was so delicious. We also ordered chicken kebab but our waiter brought us lamb instead, there was a mix up so they let us keep the lamb and they brought out the chicken we ordered. I will say, they were both delicious. The drink were really good as well. My mom had a zero proof cocktail that she enjoyed, I had the Thirst Trap, which is a delicious frozen drink, and my sister had a glass of rosé. Our waiter was soo nice. The restaurant hadnt been open for very long when we came here and overall we had a great experience. We sat outside and the weather was perfect. Once construction is complete over there, things will be even better in that area. They offer valet for $12 and there's also some street parking available as well (limited). I will definitely be back. Absolutely loved my experience here. read more

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We scored a last minute res at Aba for some preshow dining. Been wanting to try it for a while but it's a very hard to get reservation. They offer restaurant dedicated valet, which in the very crowded WeHo neighborhood is a plus. The place is visually stunning. It's truly a delight for the eyes. Beware, it appears that the bathrooms are on the second floor of a very long flight of stairs. The entrance also seems to require a number of stairs. These could be problems for the mobility impaired. Our server indicated that we should order three dishes each. However, the kebab dishes are full entrée sized, and so we over ordered a bit and next time we'll know better. We started with the crispy, short rib hummus. It was a little thicker and finer than traditional hummus, but the crispy short rib topping was 100%. The house made pita was a little more like Manoush, but it was delicious. We also ordered the salmon tart and the whipped feta. The salmon was phenomenal, but the whipped feta was a little salty and it cried out for a little something sweet to cut the saltiness. Next time we'd skip it. We had the chicken and the beef and lamb kofta kebabs, both served with basmati rice and a delightful lemon olive oil dressing. Someone in the back clearly knows how to operate a grille. The chicken was wonderfully chard, but very juicy and tender. The coughs were well spiced, and I went off the menu and grabbed some of the house made bread and made little baby wraps out of each kofta. Yum! We were too full for dessert. Our seats were outside on a chilly evening, but they had plenty of space heaters, and even offered individual blankets at each table if you needed them. Service was cheery; a little overly familiar perhaps, but that's better than the alternative. Total for the five courses for two people was $140 with tip, plus $12 for valet parking plus a five dollar tip. read more

ABA - Mediterranean Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Reservations are a MUST for Saturday nights! Very glad to have made one. Servers and support staff were extremely nice! One of them spotted me looking for the restrooms, didn't even need to ask what I was looking for, and pointed me in the right direction. Servers were attemtive but not pushy. Made good recommendations. The bathrooms are SUPER cute! I was surprised by how rich the food was but ti was VERY good! Will definitely go again! read more

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So so so worth the hype. If you like rich, flavorful, and decadent food, Aba is your place. The scallops changed my life. I'll be going back for those. The steak is perfectly cooked and seasoned. It's a must have. I also recommend the banana pudding cake, it's literally shaped like a banana, with a firm shell and banana pudding filling. Delicious! All the plates are shareable so you can go with a group and order tons of entrees to try out. They bring out your items as they're ready. It felt like eating non-stop in the best way. read more

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Came here to for a late Halloween dinner with my wife & fellow Elites/besties Amanda M & TJ M. Had a 9:45 seating & the place was packed but there was no wait & we were sat a few minutes early in a spacious leather booth on the back wall facing inward towards the beautifully designed & decorated main dining area. We ordered a TON of food. My wife & I ordered 7 dishes & our friends about the same & we all tried each others, but we didn't need this much it just all sounded so good & we had waited all day to eat a late dinner so we over ordered for sure. That being said, everything was good & worth trying of the times I ordered my two favorites were the stracciatella & the crispy chicken thighs. The dessert the banana pudding cake is worth the $20 for the presentation alone, but the taste is great as well. Service was excellent & all the aesthetic is amazing here. Great spot for a nice dinner or hang with friends. read more

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