KabobZi Mediterranean Grill

My Lebanese banker shared this gem with me, and I've been back twice in just one week... and I'm longing for more. Wanna go? It's owned and run by an attractive family of GREAT cooks. The food tastes home made. The atmosphere is super friendly. Don't be discouraged by its location on Guadalupe. Odds are you will find parking right on the premises.Do you like baba ganoush? I think Kabobzi serves the best. I'm stuck on it and cannot imagine visiting this restaurant without ordering it every single time. My paternal grandparents were from Lebanon, and my grandmother was a sensational cook. This baba ganoush was better than hers. It's served with small warm pita bread that's fresh out of the oven.Pair that with an Almaza, an excellent cold Lebanese beer or a glass of wine. The lamb kabobs are flavorful, moist and served on a bed of rice with a choice of sides that can include tabule (oddly free of bulghur wheat but delicious, nevertheless), and the coveted, prized, amazing baba ganoush. This is healthful food that is very reasonably priced and served at a central location that is friendly and even fun.

They had me at the hot puffy bread with magically light olive oilBut they also had me with the rice under my kebabs that soaked up all those warm meaty flavors.They also had me with their cashews in honey ...The world's simplest dessert to be sure ...And one I could not stop eating.The servings are small because you can't eat too many of these cashews at once.ButYouDon'tEver WantTo StopForTooLong.Their tabouli salad has found the secret of great tabouli salads.Skip the tabouli.(Okay, there is some tabouli in there if you look hard and close.)This is a parsley salad with just enough grain in it to hold it together.People don't eat enough fresh parsley.These people know what to do with fresh parsley.* * *The pleasures here are simple.The pleasures here are intoxicating.There is no Middle Eastern restaurant anywhere in the Greater Austin area that comes anywhere close to Kabobzi.Eleven on a scale from one to ten.

Ah, the Phonecian! You just can't go wrong here! Family owned and operated, the vibe is welcoming and warm and exudes from the friendly staff, which is in contrast to the actual decor that is less so, a soft party beat wafting through the speakers is nicely uplifting. But who cares about that? How's the food?!? Amazing. Always. Today I got the perfectly crafted gyro wrap and savory and creamy batinjan (grilled eggplant). Eggplant is one of my favorite foods and I appreciate how poorly it can be prepared. If you're on the fence with aubergine dishes, give this one a shot.

6 months I've lived in Austin right across from this place and I can't believe I haven't been inside. From the friendly service to the incredible dishes this is an absolute must. Walking in being greeted immediately was very nice since it was my first time here and the seating I wasn't so sure about. When we sat down and they handed us our menus i was very surprised when I opened it up and they both sides of the menu light up like a iPad screen. When they came around to take our order we weren't exactly ready and they told us that they had a QR code to scan that not only had pictures of every meal but a more detailed description of what the menu offered. I have never been to a place that offered it was very surprised!But I have to say that the star of the show was definitely their food. The Gyro fries were seriously too good. They used this amazing seasoning sauce on the fries and on top placed a bed of gyro meat with tzatziki sauce and it was only $14 for a big plate of it. on top of it all we walked out spending less than $40 with tip. I will never stop being amazed but the amount of good places on Guadalupe and this is no exception. If you're by the drag, stop by and try some of this!!

We wanted Mediterranean. We didn't want to pay a lot or fight for parking. KabobZi fit the bill, perfectly. They have a small but workable parking lot, very reasonable prices, a varied but not overwhelming range of options.Most importantly, our meals were delicious and the portions generous. We both ordered Gyros. He got the platter, with Greek Salad and Hummus, while I went for the Fat Bread Gyro wrap with fries. When we realized we needed more tzatziki sauce, our server was quick and friendly about bringing plenty more. And The Man got a pleasant Pinot Grigio with his meal. He was disappointed they had no Retsina. I was relieved cuz that's some nasty turpentine-smelling stuff.Good. Solid. Med.

Their kafta kabob and mixed grill combo were delicious. The kafta kabob was flavorful. It came with a side and I asked for the baba ghanouji which is made with eggplants. The mexied grill combo had chicken that was still juicy. The steak that came with it was delicious too and tender.

The best Greek food you can find in Austin. Their pita bread machine is up and running now! It is the best homemade bread especially with the hummus.I highly recommend the gyro and the greek salad. Portions are great for the price.

This place opened in the neighborhood over a year ago, but I had not yet been in because the outside is less than welcoming. After looking at the menu, we decided to give it a try. The food was good, but a little pricey for what it was. Some traditional Mediterranean sides like tabbouleh were all $2 extra when added on to plates. I chose the chicken shawarma plate with Greek salad. The salad was just basic greens, not what I expected. My friend got a wrap, which was a little dry but tasty. Service was prompt and friendly, but the atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired. Very sterile feeling environment even though they've added some things to the walls. The seating and chairs were super basic, as was the limited decor. Really not a place I'd want to spend much time in or go out for dinner. Pretty sure I will not go back, but might try takeout.

We were greeted as soon as we walked in the door. The woman who greeted us was friendly and seemed to be running the front of the restaurant all on her own. She cleaned our tables, brought our menus and water, and took our orders, all while waiting on the other patrons at the same time. I was part of a group of 5. I ordered grape leaves to start since they are one of my favorites. They were warm and delicious, with just the right amount of tartness at the finish. I loved that they were served with Kalamata olives. I was especially glad that I ordered them when the rest of the table's dinner arrived, minus mine. I had made some dietary modifications to my order, so this was understandable. Everyone else at the table complimented the quality of the food. I ordered the beef shawarma bowl. The combination of warm shawarma with cold Greek salad in the same bowl was interesting and efficient. I appreciated that they took my food modifications- no cucumbers, onion, or garlic sauce, without missing a beat and delivered beautifully. A great place to visit if you enjoy Mediterranean food and great service.

I was really craving Mediterranean food and this meal did not disappoint! We initially had to wait a few minutes because there was no one there to get us seats. However, for the rest of the meal, our server took great care of us! We ordered a mixed plate, two chicken shawarma platters and a chicken wrap. Everything was fantastic and paired well together. The chicken was juicy, succulent and served on a bed of rice, it was something to die for. I loved the different sauces they had and a special shout-out to their baba ganoush. Their serving sizes were great and we ended up packing food despite all of our overeating. Definitely a must try for Mediterranean food in the area!