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    Yamas Greek Kitchen + Bar

    3.9 (420 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Kotosoupa
    Brandy C.

    I recently tried out Yamas for the first time and loved the decor! It's very much a celebration restaurant, as there were 5 large groups, including my own, that was out to celebrate a birthday. They provide the birthday person with a complimentary dessert while the staff presents it to music. The food is on the pricey side, but the portions on some plates were large enough to share. I tried the Makaronia Me Kima (spaghetti with meat sauce) and Kotosoupa (chicken and rice soup). The spaghetti was okay, but only because there was either nutmeg or some similar spice added in the meat. The chicken soup was really good, but had a strong lemon taste. All cocktails and wine ranged from about $15-20+. Note- their online menu is slightly different from the menu provided at the restaurant. Example being- the seafood pasta online says it has a white wine sauce while the paper menu lists a creamy red sauce.

    Keftediakia
    Athena H.

    Being Greek and visiting Austin, trying the local Greek restaurant was a must. I'd heard Yamas was the best Greek spot in town, so my brother, my daughter, and I decided to see if it lived up to the hype. From the moment we arrived, it felt like we had been transported to a little taverna on a Greek island. The crisp white walls, iconic blue window frames and shutters, and charming atmosphere immediately set the tone. Even more impressive was the hospitality. From the hostess to our server, and even the owner stopping by our table, everyone embodied the warm, welcoming Greek hospitality I grew up with. The appetizer menu was so tempting that we wished we had ten stomachs. We settled on the octopus, spanakopita, saganaki, keftedes, and a horiatiki salad, and I'm so glad we did. The octopus was cooked perfectly, tender and seasoned with excellence. The spanakopita was beautifully flaky with a satisfying crunch, and the filling was rich and flavorful. The tzatziki was incredibly fresh and honestly some of the best I've had in a long time. The biggest surprise of the night was the saganaki served with fig jam. I never would have thought those flavors belonged together, but they absolutely did. It was a standout dish. The keftedes were also fantastic, juicy, well-seasoned, and packed with flavor. For our entrées, we ordered the pastitsio, gouvetsi, and chicken souvlaki. While the appetizers truly stole the show, the main courses didn't quite reach the same level. We did arrive close to closing time, so that may have played a role. The pastitsio had great flavor overall, and the béchamel was beautifully prepared, but some of the pasta was a bit firm, and I personally would have loved a touch more cinnamon. The gouvetsi had excellent texture, but it was a little too salty for my taste, but that didn't stop my daughter from devouring it. The chicken souvlaki was unfortunately on the dry side and a bit tough. Even with those minor disappointments, I'd absolutely return. The menu is filled with so many traditional Greek comfort foods that I'd love to come back and explore more of what they have to offer. The appetizers alone are worth the visit, and the atmosphere and genuine hospitality made the experience feel like a little taste of Greece right here in Austin. If you're looking for authentic Greek flavors, a beautiful setting, and genuine (Greek hospitality), Yamas is definitely worth adding to your Austin dining list.

    Girls just wanna have fun!

    Yamas is beautifully designed, staff is friendly and helpful the drinks are great and the food is fantastic! Wednesday night us Mama Mia night and you get to break plates! Opa!

    Medusa Margarita
    Emma B.

    Beautiful restaurant and overall environment, if you're a photo person there were some great areas to take pictures! There were so many amazing food options, our waiter Alek was super helpful guiding us towards some traditional Greek dishes and every recommendation was delicious. The fried feta appetizer and watermelon salad were enough to make me come back!

    Delores L.

    Yamas Greek Kitchen + Bar transports you to Greece at first glance. The Greece persona is alive and well. Very similar to Santorini, Greece the building is all white with bright pink flowers at the entry way, on the side of the building and the outside gazebo. There is a striking mural on the building façade as well as a captivating mural at the entry way. Inside interior has a tropical, don't worry be happy vibe. The restaurant is open and airy. Yesterday, I took a good, long-term friend (25+ years) out to lunch for her birthday. We started with the Mezze Pikilia Traditional sampler platter -Tzatziki, Spicy Feta, Hummus, Eggplant Salad (not a fan, but loved this one!), served with Grilled Pita. My friend had lamb chops and I had the salmon entree. The lamb chops, while cooked just a little too long, had explosive flavor. My salmon swimming in an olive mixture was perfect...enough said! We could not finish our appetizer or all of our entrees...very generous portions. Needless to say, the food was exceptional! Then they brought my friend a birthday cake with a sparkler... nice touch. The cake was next level good. Xen was a great server checking on us rather frequently to ensure our needs were being met. The restaurant manager also came over to check on us. This restaurant's food is authentically Greek...highly recommend it.

    Octupus
    Isabella G.

    This was our second time coming and the food was delicious! Staff were pretty attentive only con was that because we can without an rsvp we were sat outside and even though they have fans, the heat is just too much sometimes

    Outside mural
    Daniel S.

    Yamas is a relatively new addition to Austin's Mediterranean dining scene and I recently visited for a special occasion. Overall, I had a good experience but I can't say I was completely blown away. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with bright white aesthetics that give off a Greek island vibe. I also loved the mural on the exterior wall and the flower arch at the entrance, which makes for a great first impression. Parking however, was a bit tricky. My Uber driver had some difficulty getting close to the entrance because of the layout and traffic flow around the restaurant. As for the food I decided to order the lamb since that's usually a standout dish at a Greek restaurant. Unfortunately, it didn't quite work for me. I'm not sure if it was the gaminess of the lamb or maybe the cocktail I had beforehand, but I started feeling queasy midway through dinner and had to step away for a bit. Luckily I recovered, but I wasn't able to finish the dish and mostly stuck to the fries and side salad afterward. My partner also mentioned that his beef dish was slightly overcooked. Service was a little inconsistent as well. It was a busy night, so I understand things can get hectic, but our waiter wasn't very attentive and rarely checked in on us throughout the meal. Maybe I ordered the wrong dish or came on an off night, but at this price point I've honestly had better experiences at a few other Mediterranean restaurants in Austin. I'm glad I tried it though I'm not sure I'd rush back.

    Moussaka
    Elissa P.

    First visit to Yama's yesterday in a beautiful Spring Sunday. We sat inside cuz it gets hot so quickly. Service was slow. We didn't have anyone visit our table for 15+ minutes after were were seated, and we had a paid reservation. We finally got water and placed an order for drinks and food right then. Drinks took almost 30 minutes to get. The food was prompt, beautiful, delicious and well plated. We enjoyed our meal. I'd come a different day of the week next time They had a small brunch menu and a more substantial regular menu- both available at noon on a Sunday.

    fried feta
    Lindsay

    I came here for my anniversary dinner. This place has very cute decor inside and outside. Everyone was taking photos here. The food was pricey and in my opinion not worth the price, but still decent tasting. My favorite was the fried feta. The service is good, as it should be because it is a higher end restaurant. I would recommend this place if you want to splurge a little and take cute photos with friends!

    Greek mojito
    Sara O.

    Very, very cool, they nailed it with the design. Plenty of parking too. The food was good, honestly the Yamas chips were my favorite thing. I didn't get an entrée bc we always just order several things and pass it around. Upon walking in it gets progressively louder. I think this is the loudest place I've been in years. They do birthdays where the staff bring out a little flaming candle and sing and it was a lot. There must have been 6 birthdays last night. Of course people should celebrate that's not what I'm suggesting, but it was a lot. If you've been to Cala, it's like that. In my view, it is such a beautiful place the noise detracted from that. It's beyond a fun upbeat vibe inside, it's deafening. So go for the cute pics, but not if you want to actually talk with your friends and catch up.

    Vanessa T.

    I came here recently for a quick lunch. Luckily they weren't busy so I was able to grab a spot for a quick bite. I love that they have a fixe menu option for lunch. I got the salad either salmon entree. I did also get a side of hummus and pita bread. The hummus was creamy and savory. I added a touch of lemon to add some tang to it. It had roasted garlic so it had a great aroma to it and it paired well with the garlic pita bread. The salad had a light vinaigrette dressing tossed with avocado, feta, grapes, and dill. It was actually light and refreshing! The salmon was grilled to perfection and it paired well with the asparagus and green beans. Not sure what sauce it was but it was really good with a slight creaminess to it. The course ended with greek yogurt with honey and fruits. Overall the meal with very good! The service was fast and friendly. The space was also really cute for some photo ops outside.

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    Julia C.

    Great ambiance, great service, great food. As other reviews have said, it gets loud in here! But the food and decor are beautiful and make it worth it. Transports you out of Texas for a couple hours.

    Laxano Dolmades
    Emily K.

    Love the vibe! Pretty good drink options, and the servers were very attentive. The food was also quite impressive too. Laxano Dolmades was okay but the Eggplant Salad with Grilled Pita was so good!! I'd definitely go back to try out more dishes!

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    Turkey and rice soup and strawberry banana smoothie
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