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Happy!

Read More On Citysearch MonicaTexasLady 8/23/2010
Amazing food & prices!

Read More On Citysearch J27 7/9/2010
True Austin

Read More On Citysearch Strick 5/25/2010
Just OK

Read More On Citysearch vignini 5/9/2010
Great atmosphere, good food

Read More On Citysearch jrhodes 4/9/2010
Love the Belly

Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 3/29/2010
New Austin Favorite
I've been wanting to try Phara's Mediterranean Cuisine for some time and had the pleasure of doing just that Friday night. Six of my friends and family had a lovely dinner and a great time. We got there around 8pm and were seated right away. The dining room is small but intimate - great place for a date or small dinner party. We got an appetizer that was sort of a sampler which was a great choice...
Read More On Citysearch mayoatx82 2/13/2010
Arrarat's but better.....
I've had so many gatherings here! Love the Hooka's and the food!! Even better I can invite 10-20 friends and bring enough wine for everyone. Sit outside watching the Belly Dancers and carry on as loud as we want! Amazing time every gathering we have!!
Read More On Citysearch Tess C 10/3/2009
Arrarat's but better.....
I've had so many gatherings here! Love the Hooka's and the food!! Even better I can invite 10-20 friends and bring enough wine for everyone. Sit outside watching the Belly Dancers and carry on as loud as we want! Amazing time every gathering we have!!
Read More On Citysearch Tess C 10/3/2009
Excellent!!!
I have been reading reviews for restaurants on CitySearch for years, and following our fantastic experience at Phara's last night, I felt compelled to write a review. The food was excellent. The service was attentive and helpful. And the outdoor seating area provided a nice, relaxing, change-of pace setting for enjoying our meal. This place is a huge improvement over Ararat, the restaurant tha...
Read More On Citysearch SFreedom 5/11/2009
best mediterranian restaurant in austin
we had a fabulous time! My family is mixed greek and turkish so when parents visit it is hard to find places they enjoy that not completely Americanized, yes I know it America but I want to show them nice things here too, so I write this to say;ekkur ederim, Phara (THANK YOU PHARA!) Annem boylece memnun (my mother was so pleased)! I've lived in states for while and i tried former place a...
Read More On Citysearch dreamcuisine 2/14/2009
Worst Mediterranean food, hands down
What an experience. Cold food, bad service, very unfriendly. The employees were also pretty moody, which didn't help. Never eating here again
Read More On Citysearch DJBeatz 2/11/2009
Cold food, rude employees.
I tried Phara's a couple of times, and I might have been unlucky, but both times visiting was horrible. I was served cold food which took almost an hour. I hope it shapes up so I can enjoy Mediterranean food again. Some of the employees were in bad moods as if they did not want to be there. I try not to come. I hope it gets better.
Read More On Citysearch JoeMcBurden 2/1/2009
Better than Delicious!!!!!!
My friend and I had dinner at Phara's on Saturday night, Jan.31 and it was outstanding. If you want a place to go that's different and unique you need to try Phara's. The food was better than delicious is all I can say. Our service was great and the back court yard area is beautiful. I had the Beef Shish Kebab , it was very tender and seasoned perfectly. My friend orderd Salmon and loved it...
Read More On Citysearch Art40 2/1/2009
I'd eat at Phara's every day of the week.
I've been to Phara's several times since it changed owner's. I went one time under previous management and vowed never to go back. Once Phara took over, she completely revamped the restaurant from the kitchen all the way to the patio. What used to be a filthy dive is now ABSOLUTELY DEVINE! The wait staff is so friendly and the food is mouth watering. I've tried several dishes on the menu and...
Read More On Citysearch DenaDJones 2/1/2009
Great food, Great atmosphere, great friendly place to enjoy friends
The lamb shank is to die for, provided you get there early enough before it sells out. The mezza platter goes great with double apple houka and some cold beers from your own cooler. Phara's hospitable smile is always around to welcome you and make you feel in your own back yard
Read More On Citysearch waylandsq 12/28/2008
Unique, fun, excellent food and service!
I had a birthday party here for a group of 15 and Phara and her staff could not have been more accomodating! The food was amazing, we sampled everything. The lamb with haberno garlic sauce melts in your mouth and the hummus is creamy and smooth. Our waiter continually checked on us and made sure we had everything we needed like ice buckets for our white wine and beer. The hookah room was set up...
Read More On Citysearch bastinibach 8/17/2008
amazing food, amazing service, awesome birthday party...i love it!
i chose phara's for my birthday party in the end of july after a very long search for the perfect bohemian location. as soon as i saw the cute, funky outdoor space at phara's i knew i had found the place! we used the hookah lounge which phara and her staff set up with low seating and some regular tables as well. our guests ranged from 18 to 88 in age (around 40 total), so we had something for ...
Read More On Citysearch courtneyfeelscrazy 8/12/2008
All Around Great Restaurant!
Service was great, food was delicious (the lamb shank is AMAZING, it basically falls off the bone when you pick it up). The vegetarian appetizer's had a lot of character and flavor too! We got to bring in our own drinks for a reasonable ($3/person) coking fee, and there was live belly dancing! I highly reccomend this place!
Read More On Citysearch johnnygameshow 5/29/2008
Hidden Paradise!
Here I was minding my own business while my girlfriend was shopping (the usual), when I stumbled across Phara's in this funky little bend in North Loop. I had no idea that Phara's was a restaurant and I was standing right in front of it?! I thought it was just another chick-shop until I peeked in the window. When we first walked in it didn't look like much - only 8 tables. But then the host ...
Read More On Citysearch ATXFoodie 5/22/2008
Enchanting weekend dining experience
Not much more I can add to these glowing reviews. I tried this restaurant on Saturday night and had one of the most memorable Austin dining experiences. Attentive host and waitstaff, wide menu selection, good prices, and really tasty food expertly presented. This is probably the best hummus I have ever tried. Romantic and quaint interior, with a huge outdoor patio in the rear that boasts a hooka...
Read More On Citysearch adboy68 5/11/2008
Best Mediterranean Cuisine in Central Texas
Phara's keeps getting better and better. Some friends of our happened along this restaurant a few days after it opened and we went a few days later on their recommendation. The staff was still catching their stride, but the food was outstanding. We have been back twice since then and the food has improved from its already lofty level and the service has risen to the high standard of our meal. ...
Read More On Citysearch AustinFineDiner 5/5/2008
DELICIOUS
No offense to the previous reviews, but it is not necessary or fair to compare Phara?s to Ararat. Yes, it is in the same location and it is also a Middle Eastern restaurant. But, it is a different owner with a different menu and frankly, it deserves a chance to shine all by itself (which I think everyone will agree it does once they try it). As for Ararat, it was so much more than just a restau...
Read More On Citysearch supersister 4/23/2008
Very good food and service
We arrived early, about 15 minutes before opening, but they were super accommodating. The service was very good. We both had the mezze plate (tabouli, hummus, baba ganoush, dolmas and pita) The food was excellent. I don't quite get the 'Fine Dining' part of the restaurant's name. I didn't see anything on the menu that was beyond the usual. Don't get me wrong though, the food was well prepared. T...
Read More On Citysearch ek3113 4/14/2008
Beautiful atmosphere, beautiful music!
My husband and I went to Phara's first on Saturday last weekend, then we went back again on Wednesday. The atmosphere is so friendly, and Phara greets all of her customers personally, and is truly concerned with whether or not they are happy. We've been to a lot of Middle Eastern restaurants, because that's what we like to eat when we go out, and the food at Phara's is delicious. I had the be...
Read More On Citysearch PhoenixFyre 4/12/2008
Very charming
We tried Phara's last weekend and were very pleased! The atmosphere is great and there are many different areas to sit in that all have a different feel (we chose the patio b/c the weather was nice). We started with some hummus, which was perfectly flavored and super creamy. I had a delicious grilled salmon with a basil mint sauce, and my husband liked his lamb. The only thing that turned us ...
Read More On Citysearch karalisa 4/7/2008
A million times better than Ararat
I visited Phara's for the first time last night. I was impressed by the food, atmosphere, and service. I love Middle Eatern food, but stopped dining at Ararat several years ago after I grew tired of the rude staff and filthy conditions. I hope Austin will embrace Phara's.
Read More On Citysearch yogiparker 4/4/2008
What a wonderful restaurant. Truely a gem for our neighborhood...
I went to Phara's over the weekend, and could not have been more pleased. This charming restaurant offers a casual, quirky environment with delicious food. What a wonderful place to relax with friends after work. My friends and I agree that this is the PERFECT restaurant for a first date. The setting provides an endless supply of "conversation starts" for those uncomfortable silent moments. T...
Read More On Citysearch eyegal 3/31/2008

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