I met some friends for an early dinner at Gracia Mediterranean this past weekend. Since we were there early, the place was pretty empty so we were seated at a nice booth/table near the bar. Our server gave us great suggestions and helped us make yummy choices. My friends had mocktails and I had the beet cocktail with alcohol. My friends forgot I like to take photos for my reviews so some of the photos of the items we ordered we started eating before I took them so they show as half eaten in the photos I shared (haha)...must have been good! I was also happy to discover they are on the InKind app so I was able to use some credits I had available to help pay the bill. I look forward to going back again to try more items! read more

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This is a tapas restaurant so the plates are smaller and meant to be shared. It is on the pricier end but the food is really good. They have happy hour 5-6 pm and we got the hummus half off! The hummus was so good. I love the pepper oil on top that gives it a little kick. It comes with pita bread but if you order more, it's an extra $3. We also got croquetas (ham and cheese fritters). There are four of them and they are sooo delicious!! This is a must get especially if you love warm and creamy stuff. The outside is nicely fried and if you never had it, it's similar to Japanese takoyaki. Although I love it a lot, the portion was just right for sharing because it really fills you up. We also got the potatoes (nice, but nothing that blew my mind) and chicken empanadas that I thought had a strange, sour taste. I wouldn't get that again. I highly recommend getting different tapas instead of the main courses so you can try different things. We were completely satisfied with the meal after getting these but still made room for the orange almond cake!! This was extraordinarily good!! Not too sweet and the cake has a nice moist texture-not dry. It took a while for food to arrive so service was a bit slow. You can also sit outside if you want but we sat indoors since it was chilly. It's a smaller restaurant so it's nice for an intimate meal or date. They have a bar. There's parking in the back, which is where the entrance is. Btw, this is also on inKind so I got to claim $25 off $50. read more

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We went for dinner Sunday night which happens to be all day happy hour too! I got the beet cocktail - delicious! We ordered the potatoes, croquetas, lamb, salmon tartare, and the chocolate dessert. My favorites were potatoes, croquetas, and lamb!! The dessert was amazing and rich - super good if you like chocolate. My husband ate the salmon tartare- he liked it but it wasn't for me. Service was great, food came out timely too. Very cute indoor seating and beautiful bar set up, not too many tables inside probably 20 or so. read more

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Gràcia offers a cozy, intimate ambiance and our server was incredibly warm and attentive. The menu is on the smaller side, with fewer than 20 dishes, but what they do offer is thoughtfully crafted. You must have the pita with hummus! Soft, fresh bread paired with a smooth hummus was to die for, especially with that zesty punch and a drizzle of chili oil for the right kick. The Spanish octopus was an another hit, perfectly tender with crispy lentils that added great texture and flavor. The lamb chops were grilled to perfection, and that garlic butter sauce? Absolutely top notch. The only dish that fell short for me was the whole prawns. While the prawns themselves were cooked beautifully, the lemon garlic sauce didn't quite bring the dish together. Something about it felt like it was missing depth. For dessert, I tried the orange and almond cake which was a miss for me. The flavor was nice, but the cake texture was too dense for my taste, maybe they used almond flour? I was just expecting something lighter. Despite a couple of misses, I'd definitely come back. The food is creative and well-prepared, and the warm atmosphere makes it a great spot to unwind and enjoy a good meal. read more

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Love Mediterranean food totally thought this was in a different area than it was but wasn't disappointed. Super quaint/small which makes for very attentive staff. We had the hummus, raw oysters, croquettas, sword fish and lamb chops. Hummus was great 50% off on Sunday - sold. Creamy with a good amount of chili oil. Oysters - I'll pass. Too meaty and murky for my taste. Croquettas were yum right amount of ham and cheese without being overly cheesy and a good crisp. Sword fish was just ok. Good flavor but too tough. If doing a revisit, I'd pass. Lamb chops were perfectly seasoned and the temperature was just right - yes please. Cocktails - G&T and mimosas - we kept it simple. I'd give a revisit if in the area read more

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I have had this place bookmarked on Yelp for a while, but my recent visit here was unplanned! I came by on Mother's Day weekend after Picknik across the street had a long wait time. Surprisingly, Gracia didn't! My bf and I were quickly seated. To start off, we shared the hummus that came with hot and fresh pita triangles. The texture of the pita was variable, with the first bowl being more on the crunchy side and the second batch being more soft. In either case, both options were delicious. The hummus was earthy and had just the right thick consistency. I didnt get a picture of the shashuka, but it was incredibly delicious with two poached eggs soaked in a warm and spicy tomato sauce. My surprisingly favorite was the tortilla espanola, which was like an omelette pancake with a cream sauce and olives---it was so warm and flavorful (and full of protein!). I didnt have dessert, but my bf tried a slice of their clove oil cake with Greek yogurt and found it scrumptious. Sometimes good things happen when other plans fail! read more

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Really enjoyed the Gràcia experience! Came here on a weekday for dinner and it wasn't too crowded. The main dinning area is very cozy with bench sitting. They also have outdoor sitting available. The hummus and pita was a great choice for an appetiser, I especially liked that it has a little spicy kick to it! The fried potatoes were simple but surprisingly delicious, the sauce matched really well with it. The croqueta was probably my favourite dish, very cheesy and mixed with a creamy sauce! The empanadas was a bit of a let down, nothing special about it. I loved the orange cake dessert, highly recommend it. Parking is widely available but expect to spend an hour or two since the food took a little while for us. Worth trying and will revisit! read more

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What an incredible experience was to have dinner here!! The place is small so I recommend to make reservations. Food was outstanding and with great presentation. Our service was good too! You have to check it out! read more

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THE BIG: Rosedale neighborhood restaurant represent! This restaurant is tucked inside the Rosedale Village shopping center and right across from the pinthouse pizza. Parking lot is available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: We came here for Friday date night spot and saw tapas was on the menu. The interior is very nice and reminds me of a bohemian chic vibe. There was outdoor seating, but it was way too cold. We ordered the chicken, patatas bravas, crab stuffed peppers, scallops, and hummus. All were very good, but a lil pricey in my opinion. My favorite bites were the scallops and the chicken. Good to know that they make everything in-house day of. I could tell by the pita :D. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, damage done here was around $100 for five tapas. Pretty pricey for tapas but great flavors. read more

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We went for Mother's Day and ate on the very small and tight patio. The service was fine. The food came out relatively quickly and each dish was a well executed version of itself. We ordered: - Hummus appetizer - very lemony and delicious! It was supposed to be 50% off on Sunday, but they did not honor that. - Oysters (listed as 25% off on Sunday but they didn't honor it) - crispy potatoes - enjoyed - baby eggplant - I didn't like this dish. The flavor profile isn't something I can describe other than seemed heavy on the turmeric and florally. I love eggplant and couldn't eat more than 2 bites. - Lions mane mushroom - I did not enjoy the flavor nor the texture of this dish. The Cipollini onion rings on top were nice. - grilled octopus - was done very well, and the octopus was tender and flavorful. - Special off the menu - scallops with gnocchi. It was fine. Your average gnocchi and some scallops. No complaints. - lamb chops - covered in herbs and garlic and were very tasty! I would definitely recommend this dish. Something I didn't appreciate was them taking it upon themselves to add a fourth lamb chop to the order without asking us. Based on the description, we didn't know how many lamb chops were included nor did we care because we ordered so many things to try. When we received the bill, they charged us an additional $10 for a fourth lamb chop. Our kid didn't even eat it and three would've been enough. Regardless, I would've appreciated them asking before assuming we would want to pay for a fourth. - prawns with garlic - exactly what you would expect. Large head-on shrimp, swimming in an oil with copious amounts of garlic. - chicken entrée with crispy skin. It was incredibly well prepared. Very simple but well done. - chocolate budino dessert - was the highlight of the meal. I'm not even a dessert person, but I thought this was fabulous. Though I likely wouldn't return to this restaurant based on what we ate, and how expensive it was, I would come back for the dessert if it were an option! Please see my photos as well and if they helpful please "like!" read more

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Came in for a random date night on a Friday night. There was a good amount of filled tables but we were seated immediately. Hummus - Tastes very fresh! There wasn't quite enough pita by default but you can always add more. Empanadas - A bit in the dry side. Pretty rich and heavy. Octopus - Really tender! I enjoyed this order the most. It also comes with the largest beans I've ever seen. Lionsmane Mushroom - We had to send this order back because it was way too salty. However the waiter was kind and took the order off our bill. Swordfish kebab - This was pretty good. Not amazing but it was a new item on their menu. read more

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Great food, great service and good vibes. We ordered Seafood Paella, Lamb Kebab, Swordfish and Whole Prawn as entree. hummus as appetizer and sundae + orange+almond cake for dessert. Love the Wednesday special (Seafood Paella) , whole prawn and lamb kebab. Prefer the lunch Lamb chop through :) ! Octopus is another great dish we had couple weeks back. Service is attentive and friendly. But what bring us back the 3rd time was the food . Will come back again ! read more

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A happy local hideaway in Rosedale for romantic dinners, special celebrations, or the simple pleasure of exquisite food in a casual chic environment. Jeannine has been with the Texas founder-chef duo since day one, and their inviting culture extends through exceptional service and food quality together. This was my first time ordering the hummus - a fresh pressed chickpea and lightly lemony base contrasted with crunchy, savory sesame za'atar and rich olive oil - a perfect balance. A fun new Maroulosalata with crisp fresh dill and halloumi fries was a great green start, opening to my favorite: lamb chops (3 perfectly charred, yet medium-rare) in a bright Italian Salmoriglio (like chimichurri). Always a happy ending with the Chocolate Budino - a chewy, milky chocolate mousse with a dry dark finish topped with a just-right ratio of vanilla bean whip and crunchy Maldon flake salt. Anything added to these picks is a cherry on top! read more

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What a cute little spot. Thank you, Inkind, for sending me a coupon and discovering this little neighborhood spot! Stopped by for the end of happy hour and had a half priced Mediterranean Spritz. Not my normal drink at all as I don't love gin but the bartender Aaron promised me it didn't taste like gin and he wasn't wrong. The scallops and tuna crudo I got were both excellent. My only complaint is for the price I would have liked a bit more food. I left feeling hungry still. But the taste just did not miss. Aaron was great to talk to while I was dining solo, so 5* for customer service as well. Really liked this spot and will have to come back. read more

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We came here for a girls dinner. The place is small and cozy. The decor was cool, we were there early and it was quiet, but soon picked up with what seemed like a somewhat regular/ local crowd which was nice to see. We really enjoyed our meal. We've meant to come back, but haven't yet. The octopus was good, scallops were great. I loved the Old Cuban drink. read more

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Probably one of the most underrated Mediterranean restaurants in town! We've been a few times, and it's always delicious with great service. The interior design is warm and pleasant, the hummus is wonderful and the lamb chops were a delight. It's a bit of a hidden gem, and while I'd love to gate keep, more people need to know how good this spot is. read more

After a year, I finally came back--and it's still delicious. The lamb chops and oysters are absolutely worth ordering. While they didn't have hot sauce or Tabasco for the oysters the mignonette provide was find. Our server was great. The seating is a bit close to other diners, but the dim lighting creates a nice ambiance. Plenty of parking is available in the back, which is a plus. read more

Not a bad spot for date night! My husband and I came on a Friday night without a reservation- there were plenty of tables available. Located in a Rosedale shopping center, Gracia Mediterranean is a small tapas bar with modern, Bohemic decor and great service. Tons of packing in the back. My husband ordered 5 dinners and got really full. My favorites were the crab stuffed peppers and the scallops. Price is a bit high, so recommend checking out their happy hour! read more

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Our group of 4 were celebrating a birthday and there was a Happy Birthday card on the table. We were served a complemenatry small glass of sparkling wine to begin our celebration which was a nice touch. We ordered a variety of things and shared them: oysters, empanadas, hummus, lions mane mushrooms, prawns and chicken thighs, and the dishes were a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Our server was attentive. Free parking is available behind the building. Very nice experience! read more

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Amazing Mediterranean food and a beautiful space! Parking - was able to easily park in the shared lot behind the restaurant. Made a reservation for 6:30pm on a Thursday and I'm glad I did as the restaurant was full. Initally had booked for an outside spot but it was hot and they were able to move us inside which was great! Ambiance - really beautiful interior and nice vibe going on inside. Food - wow! I love Mediterranean food and this did not disappoint. My group had Rose or orange wine for drinks and loved it. For food we got the following: Hummus (the pita was SO good with this too), beets, tortilla espagnola (a must have!), eggplant, potatoes, octopus & scallops. We loved every single dish. Service - our waiter was friendly and attentive, the pace that our food came out was perfect. 100% would recommend and will visit again. read more

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Gracia is a Mediterranean concept from Flavor Hospitality Group, located in the same plaza as Gusto, their Italian restaurant. Having visited both, I was more impressed with the food and experience at Gracia. I met my friend here for happy hour, and we had the restaurant to ourselves for the first half hour. This allowed us to enjoy the small but intimate space and take in the coastal decor, which perfectly complemented the Mediterranean theme. I started with the Mediterranean Spritz, which was ultra-refreshing on a warm afternoon. The gin in it reminded me of a French 75 with a Mediterranean twist. For food, we sampled several tapas plates, beginning with oysters and hummus served with delicious grilled flatbread. We then indulged in the lamb chops and scallops with whipped potatoes. The lamb chops were amazing, served in a tasty salmoriglio sauce. The scallops were good, and I appreciated the whipped potatoes, though I wish there had been more, as the portion was small for the price. The service was exceptional, and the food and drink specials were great. I'd definitely return, perhaps for brunch, to try some different dishes. read more

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This tapas place was a pleasant find. We got maybe 5 small plates & 3 large to share. Our favorites were the lamb chops & the octopus (Pulpo) salad. The empanadas were also very good. Excellent service. There's a free parking lot in the back! read more

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Nope. But you can get there in under 10 minutes, door-to-door! It's a neighborhood favorite! Nope. But you love lamb chops! And people say that the fresh chickpea hummus in chili oil is outstanding. Others have said that the vegetarian options, such as the Brussel sprouts and the grilled black pearl mushrooms... are amazing! Nope. The entire meal was less than mediocre. Some dishes were perfectly awful. The lamb chops were covered in dry herbs, which I found unappealing. A tad overcooked. Notably, I did request that they be cooked to the chef's discretion. In fact, the lamb chops were the best thing we ordered, but I got bored with them towards the end, and could barely finish them. The red snapper crudo tasted as if perfume had been poured over it. Inedible. I've had better brussels sprouts from my neighborhood Chinese takeout. The very praised hummus was unremarkable, even though I seek and appreciate fresh chickpea hummus. I did enjoy the focaccia to spread it on, and the za'atar to spread on it. My dinner companions were displeased with their choices. The calamari bolognese got a thumbs down. Just nope. read more

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It's been a while since I've been to such a mid brunch spot/restaurant in Austin, but Gracia fell flat on a number of things during my visit. Service is pretty good, and our waiter was really attentive and kind. My friend received a dirty water glass, and I also asked for cream for my Americano that came in a dirty glass. My friend initially asked for orange juice, but we were told they didn't have enough oranges to make the juice? Interesting. My friends and I ordered the hummus, shakshouka, pistachio pancakes, and chorizo hash. I think their regular dinner offerings seem to be more popular, but in terms of the brunch menu, everything was incredibly mid. The hummus was pretty under seasoned, but I did enjoy the fresh pita bread it came with. The shakshouka also didn't have a lot of flavor, and the yogurt overpowered most of the dish. Pistachio pancakes were fluffy, but the actual pancake didn't have any pistachio hint. Lastly, the chorizo hash had gorgeous presentation and really fluffy eggs, but the overall dish was also just okay. I would be down to come back again for their dinner menu, but I wasn't a fan of their brunch. It's a really cute and small restaurant off of Burnet. read more

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I'm a huge fan of family style meals & have been searching for a good tapas restaurant in Austin & Gràcia hit the spot. The interior is intimately decorated with a coastal design and warmly lit by candles and rattan pendent lighting. The food was cooked to perfection. Each dish is beautifully crafted to have a perfect balance of flavors. The hummus was fresh, followed with a smokey after note from the chili oil. The spanish octopus was a perfect balance of textures of the fried lentils, corona beans, and grilled octopus in an addicting sofrito sauce. The oysters of the day were bright, sweet and delicious, the favorite of the table. A great experience with great service. Would love to come back to try more dishes. read more

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A hidden gem in my opinion. Which is kind of a good thing, selfishly, for now. It's a small place, which makes it intimate and comfortable so I'm kinda benefitting from the hidden gem situation. But people will catch on... The food is outstanding. I'm not a scallops person but the scallops were fantastic. Perfectly cooked, tender, buttery, and sitting on a bed of butter... ok it was a bed of whipped potatoes but if I was blind folded, it tasted like butter... the first time we visited, my wife and I shared the dish. On our 2nd... she wouldn't share... so we each ordered our own. I like veggies so I'm inclined to pick plant-based dishes to round out the meal. We went with the beets dish and mushroom with black garlic (?). I think the flavor combos were absolutely outstanding! I'd go back for those 3 dishes alone. But wait - there's more. Crispy potatoes and octopus excellent. Not one dish we didn't enjoy fully. Palette cleanser: kiwi olive oil sorbetto with the orange almond cake. Not too sweet, just great balanced flavors for desserts. Highly recommend a visit. Tell your close friends but not your coworkers... read more

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This is such a cute find in the restaurant alley on Burnet road. It's owned and ram by the same people as Gusto, and the style is similar. Atmosphere: casual, communal, and intimate. Staff: Wonderful Decor: Clean, simple. And related to the food. Only problem; the tables are too close, and the spacing is awkward and inconsistent. The Food: So this menu is very purine seafood heavy. Some of the components don't quite go, but the taste of every dish is consistent with Mediterranean cuisine. The Must Haves: 1.) The Hummus: almost a pesto pine nut flavor, quite enjoyable, perfect balance. The bread is to die for, definitely get this one. 2.) the Salmon Tartar: it's basically salmon poke with spicy siracha Mayo. No really. 3.) The Fish and Chips -(Smelt)- too salty, the fried smelt can be found at any Asian market for about $4.99 a giant package. The chips were subpar. Skip this. 4.) The Lamb Kebab: perfectly seasoned with a hint of spice. Nice level of flavor. My only remark is to order it medium to get rid of the chewy factors. This taste delicious 5.) the scallops - Perhaps the best thing on the menu. This is the one thing J recommend everyone try. 6.) Budini-Pot de cream with salt, fantastic finish. The drinks are fairly priced and well balanced and refreshing. Overall it was a wonderful experience if you get the right table and order the right items. Recommend to at least try. Try it and let me know what you think. read more

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Gem of a find in Austin's charming Rosedale neighborhood! Gràcia offers tapas with flavors from a variety of Mediterranean regions and a love for specialty craft cocktails. Both food and service were fantastic Here are some of my favorites! Drinks * Dirty Martini - flavorful Greek vodka, housemade brine, feta stuffed olive * Penicillin - i'm ready for fall with this carrot-infused scotch with fall spices * Grasshopper (new)- obsessed with this dessert cocktail! Creamy, minty, eggnog-like. Must try! Food * Oysters - fresh and briny Canadian oysters with a flavorful Fresno chili salsa * Hummus - looove the texture of fresh green chickpeas and za'atar chili oil on top * Lamb chops - tender, cooked medium with a charred exterior, drizzled with garlicy chimichurri & capers * Octopus (new) - tender flash-fried octopus w/ pickled onions on a savory white bean purée * Chocolate budino - rich dark chocolate pudding, caramel espresso whip, sea salt read more

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Ate dinner here last night with my wife. Initially seated outside. Wow, it was hot, even though they have fans. Our server was nice enough to ask if he would like a seat at the bar when it became available so we finished dinner inside. Thank you very much! I thought the food and service was top notch. This venue is fairly small inside and noisy, but not so noisy that you can't hear yourself talk. I think parties bigger than four will have a hard time sitting together at times. I would recommend a reservation. Let's start with the fantastic. Specifically, the tomato salad was an outstanding dish. Fresh tomatoes. I have no idea what type of liquid they put on the salad but it was tasty. My wife liked it so much she ordered a second one. Must try! I had the steak, which was good, but I wouldn't say it was anything special, although I enjoyed the tomatoes that accompanied it, and the "sauce." The tuna tartare was good, and the pita chips were even better! We started with a dozen oysters which are 25% off on Monday. Happy hour. Extremely fresh tasting and delicious! Enjoyable meal at the bar, and Aaron the bartender/server was friendly and attentive (see photo). Thanks Aaron! My latte to finish off the meal was one of the best lattes I've had in Austin. Highly recommend. read more

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Gracia is absolutely amazing. We went to celebrate Charmaine's birthday and when we walked in we were immediately greeted by a spectacular server. We started our meal with fresh chickpea hummus served with house flatbread and a Vieux Carré for a cocktail (thank you for putting my favorite spirit forward cocktail on your menu). Next we shared the scallops on a bed of whipped potatoes, along with the baby eggplant. Both were perfect for sharing. We followed that up with the sirloin steak and the crispy potatoes. We were so full we had to skip dessert, but I did make room to taste the bartender's excellent Carajillo. We can't wait to return. The folks next to us had the lamb chops and they looked scrumptious. Cheers! read more

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We enjoyed a delicious brunch at Gracia Mediterranean! The service we received from Christian and Dillon was great! We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and they made it special! There was live music from 2-4pm (they have live music on the 3rd Sunday of the month). The ambiance of the restaurant is cozy and upscale. We hope to return one day when back in the Austin area! read more

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Just stopped in while bar-hopping. Grabbed a couple drinks and headed down the road. read more

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Mediocre pseudo-Mediterranean. If you are going to be spending the kind of money Gracia wants to charge, you ought to be getting something at least worth a B or a B+. This is almost entirely C rate stuff. * * * Mediterranean food is all about quality ingredients. This house buys cheap readily available supplies from whatever is conveniently available in Texas. If they don't shop well, no amount of fooling around in the kitchen will save their ho-hum base supplies. Examples: a) The fish in my raw fish appetizer was tasteless mush. They dumped a sweet sauce and hot peppers on top of it to try to cover up for the indifferent fish. I would have had to have been very drunk in order to be fooled. b) Calamari bolognese was tasteless squid in a tomato sauce. To be fair, the calamari was tender. There is some cooking skill in that. The tomato sauce was dead the way that tomato sauce made with American gassed commercial tomatoes tends to be dead. c) Lamb chops featured a good spice mix and a not bad char on indifferent lamb. The lamb itself was mediocre, but they use Australian lamb here. In theory, Australian lamb is the best you can buy. Their spice coating is pretty good. Other people like the lamb chops I am not sure what went wrong with mine. d) Brussels sprouts were dead. Here, I assume the Brussels sprouts were the same ones everyone else uses. So the cabbage itself was probably okay. The problem was undistinguished cooking. Really, all you have to do with Brussels sprouts is leave them under the broiler until they caramelize. This is what most Austin restaurants do with Brussels sprouts. It is a wholly reliable cheap thrill. It is also one of the easiest dishes you can make in a kitchen. e) The pita bread that came with the hummus was first rate. The hummus was made with chickpeas and had a spicy oil on it. It was no better than supermarket hummus But no worse either. Supermarket hummus is just fine. The hummus was one of the better dishes on the table. f) Their potatoes were pretty good. They are served with a standard aioli on the side to give you something like a potatoes brava. This is what I actually ate to get full. * * * If you want to have Mediterranean food, Il Brutto is serious credible Italian out on the East Side. For red sauce Italian, don't knock Cipollina. Cafe Malta is an under-respected place on William Cannon. It emphasizes the Sicilian rather than the Tunisian side of Maltese cooking. That said, Cafe Malta has high integrity in what it does. Red Ash was terrific before they had their fire. I hope they reopen soon. I haven't done any of the new Spanish restaurants in Austin. Barlata was very good before it died. Arabic/Middle Eastern is usually food truck stuff (see Judy's in the 5000 Burnet Food Court.) Arpeggio has its charms. Any of these would be much better bets than Gracia.s read more

Loved our dinner at gracia! Parking was convenient, the restaurant was very cute inside, and the all day Sunday happy hour was a nice surprise! The food menu was on the smaller side, but we loved everything we ordered. Some highlights were the hummus, halloumi, and black pearl mushrooms. It was so nice to find multiple interesting and delicious vegetarian dishes on the menu. Also absolutely loved the sorbetto for dessert! Will definitely be going back! read more

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I was really excited to try this place as I read it was up and coming. The food was just ok. There are much better Mediterranean restaurants in Austin. Our fav dish of the night was actually the hummus. The first course was the best which included the hummus and winter salad. Two simple dishes full of flavor that left me very optimistic going in to the next courses. Unfortunately this is where it fell flat. The halloumi was rubbery in texture and left a bad after taste. The crispy potatoes were pretty basic. Our third course was the chicken skewer, which was really good and the calamari bolognese which was ok. I appreciate the creativity in the dish but it's not what you come to expect from a bolognese. This restaurant is worth a try but for me it was more of a miss. read more

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Fun & hidden gem! I've been excited about this place opening up since day one. Lively neighborhood crowd, pleasant staff, solid cocktails, and scrumptious food. Small intimate space creates for an inviting and loud atmosphere (in a good way) ! read more

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Get. The. POTATOES They're amazing. So crispy on the outside and perfectly fluffy on the inside. If you want to have a fun evening with your ladies, just grab some potatoes and wine! I mourn Fluff Meringues that used to be here, but appreciate how curated the wine list is, and how fresh the food is. So glad it's in the neighborhood, because I'm looking forward to being a regular! Hummus - fantastic. Bread - Fantastic. Jamon shrimp - fantastic!!!! I would say the only thing I didn't care for was the steak - despite being Medium Rare, I found the texture a little tough. I'll probably avoid this in the future and get other things. read more

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I always love a good tapas place but this one was lacking in a few areas. We ordered 7 dishes, but nothing really stood out as amazing. Everything was just sort of mediocre. Although, I really liked the lemon poppyseed mimosa, very creative and a nice touch for brunch. I try not to rate a place based on service, but this lady seemed clueless. The place was empty, so it's not like she was busy. We ordered and had to repeat our order twice. She messed up and put in for two orders of empanadas and totally forgot another dish. We asked for two checks. She completely mixed everything up, which can be confusing, so not that big of a deal. We then tried to correct it as she wrote it down. Still, the check was incorrect. We just paid for whatever was on it. There was a classical guitarist playing so that added to the ambiance. Probably won't go out of my way to go back but wouldn't say no if someone suggested it. read more

It gives I went to Tulum once and want to recreate that experience and a semi expensive price point with small plates. As many people say in the reviews "chic" cocktails. Service was nice. Ambience is as stated. Food is seasoned very well I will give them that. I feel like locals hype it out if your more than a 20min drive meh there's other options. read more

Loved this place!! Food, drinks, dessert, service, ambiance, everything was on point! If you're debating whether or not to go, just do yourself a favor and go! Gracia is a sister restaurant to Gusto Italian Kitchen, which is one of our favorite hidden gems in Austin. So of course when Gracia opened their doors, we knew we had to check it out! We started off with some cocktails and loved what we ordered: - Penicillin: highly recommend for all my fellow whisky cocktail lovers - this drink is a blend of scotch, ginger, honey, lemon, and a few other ingredients. It's great when the weather getting cooler but honestly it's a great all-year round drink. - Old Cuban: if you love refreshing cocktails, this is your drink! The rum, lime, and mint make it a perfect drink for a summer day. For food, we got the following items: - Fresh Chickpea Hummus: this one is a must! - Crispy Potatoes: fresh, crispy, and delicious! - Brussels Sprouts: great addition to get some veggies in. - Oysters of the Day: my boyfriend loved these! - Lamb Chops: my boyfriend described these as tender and flavorful, he loved them! We ended our meal with the following desserts: - Grasshopper (dessert cocktail): soo creamy and delicious! It's pretty heavy though so I'd recommend sharing this if you fill up fast. - Chocolate Budino: if you love chocolate mousse, this one is for you! Do keep in mind that it has an espresso whip on top so if you don't love coffee, ask to get it without the whip! - Orange & Almond Cake: so tangy and soft! Perfect to pair with your morning coffee! Overall, I loved this place! My only complaint is that I wish they had more vegetarian friendly main options to make it more accessible to different dietary preferences. Even outside of that though, I'd go back just for the drinks, apps, and desserts! read more

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