Almarah Mediterranean Cuisine

Delicious gyros and hummus. An authentic Mediterranean experience. Rhese are probably the best gyros you can find in Austin.Service was impeccable and prices were reasonable. We will xome back to try other items on the menu.

We ordered mint tea, lamb kabobs plate, chicken kabobs plate, and a half order of hummus and bread. The tea came first which we were not expecting at an Arab restaurant we would have liked it at the end of the meal. The salad was okay but the lettuce was so plain I wish that was elevated with something beyond the worst and flavorless iceberg lettuce you have seen. We were surprised to see such large plates with such little meat and rice- presentation could've been better, and for price point, I'm used to more meat. The flavor of the chicken was so good, but the lamb was very dry and didn't have good taste. Service was also quite slow and we got the bread after our entrees, but I was just sitting and waiting for the bread to eat the meal, and they forgot about the hummus we ordered so they brought it out after the main items, which again, weird, and also the hummus did not taste the best. Good design inside the place, but not the best food for sure

I realllly wanted to love this place! I hd very high hopes. I grew up with Lebanese and Persian food around Southern California so i was dying to try this place. The waitress didnt seem top interested, after sitting with empty glasses for over 15 minutes we asked a young man to refill my husband and sons drinks. We ordered gyro and shawarma sandwiches which according to their menu came with fries or salad. Neither was provided. They say they have a beef and lamb shawarma plate but there was no lamb. Prices on the photos online of the menu have changed alsoNone of the food came out at the same time. Everyone had their food with the exception of my sons pizza which came out about 30 minutes after everyone elses food like it had been forgotten. The manager did offer us desserts on the house for that but doesnt change the fact that other than 1 other family who was there before us, the place was empty. Food tasted mediocre at best, we wont be back

After seeing a promising post on IG, I rushed to DoorDash to order that delicious looking chicken...sadly it was overcooked/dry and flavorless. As a chef I absolutely hate spending money on food that disappoints. The salad was huge, dressing was nice and the Dolmas were delicious! I can't speak on the customer service obviously since I ordered through DoorDash but the food looks great so I'm open to giving them another shot. Great price for the portions they give but that chicken pissed me off so bad the way it was described on IG hyped it up! Said it was flavorful with roasted onions etc. nothing as described. But again the portions are great and I want to try the other dishes

My wife and I came into Almarah for the first time for lunch. It was a Saturday Afternoon, around 2:30 PM. The restaurant was not busy at all at this time and we got sat right away. The ambience was warm and the restaurant is a good size with plenty of space between tables. Definitely good for groups of 4 or more. The service we received was okay. The young waitress was not very attentive--only when we placed our order, was brought our food and paid our check, no drink refills or checking in throughout. Regarding our food, to start we ordered the "Hummus," it was a delicious start to the meal, and the pita bread it was served with was so delicious and soft, we could have eaten many baskets of it! For my entree I ordered the "Beef and Lamb Shawerma" Plate: Marinated and grilled strips of lamb and beef, served with basmati rice, tahini sauce, Greek salad and baked pita bread. The quality of the food during this visit was also just okay. It honestly didn't taste fresh when we received it. It wasn't horrible either though--the meat was mostly tender, but along with the rice it came out lukewarm, as if it had been sitting a bit before being brought to our table. The pita and hummus were definitely delicious, highlights of the meal. Overall it was an okay visit, not sure if we'd come back or not. Maybe we'll give it a try if we're in the area again.

Wow!! Hurry here and try their lunch specials!Lovely decor, friendly folks, and delicious food - the Trifecta!The chicken shawarma and humus were especially outstanding!!

We returned back to Almarah and had another great experience! The staff were so great! Knowledgeable about the menu, spices and flavors. The restaurant was busy but the staff were very quick and on top of everything! Our table had a variety of foods which included: hummus and pita bread, gyros, beef plate, chicken plate and also falafel! Everything was fresh and delicious! This is a must try spot! We will continue to come here!

Hands down - one of the best Mediterranean food I've ever had ! I couldn't take pics but I'm sure to visit again and add pics.It's a bit high priced but totally worth it. We tried the combination shawarma plate and chicken shawarma plate and the portion size were good.Ambiance was good, though we had takeouts. There was ample seating and the front desk staff were nice . Service was on time for the takeout order, haven't tried dine-in . One of the best in the area!

We were around the area and craving Mediterranean cuisine and landed at Almarah.We came for lunch on a Saturday and at around 2pm, the restaurant was pretty empty which was nice because we got seated right away. Yes, the chairs are comfy! The location is in shared plaza area, parking was accessible but the spots seemed a bit tight for those of yall with large vehicles.I ordered the Beef & Lamb Shawarma Sandwich my husband the Beef & Lamb Shawarma plate with a salad. When his salad was brought, pita bread came with it as well and I grabbed some pita right away. That pita bread..I wanted to bring a fresh order home with me, so good! Freshly made and delicious, but something was missing. The hummus! So we ordered the small order of the regular garbanzo hummus and when it came out it was like everything had come together. What a great way to start a meal! My sandwich (aka wrap) was HUGE, I couldn't finish it because I was so stuffed by the bread of course but I enjoyed it except I wished there were more fillings besides the meat and couple of tomatoes. It almost felt like I was just eating a wrap of meat. Don't get me wrong, the meat was packed with flavor, but it could've been enhanced with some rice and/or other veggies and sauce? So why a 3/5 stars? Mostly the service. It wasn't terrible, but we weren't approached much throughout the course of our meal, and I think that's important. Is the food okay? Do you need more water? What about dessert? Here are some more napkins. She was very nice but even when we asked for recommendations, she didn't really have much to say, just said it was all good. I'm not an expert in Mediterranean cuisine so it would've been nice to get some insight on her top menu items or what people usually order / prefer. All in all, it hit the spot and I'd still come back and enjoy some more pita bread!

First time there. Food was good and flavorful. Lorena provided great service and gave good recommendations. The portion sizes were very good we ordered a meal and appetizer and ended up taking food home. Not really designed for a romantic dinner but if you are seeking good food would totally recommend