Zaviya Grill

Vibe & Atmosphere: The vibe was honestly off. I don’t mind hole-in-the-wall spots (they’re often hidden gems), but this one felt a little neglected. The Google photos and videos made it seem a lot nicer than it really is. When we walked in, the floors looked like they’d been broken for a while, the booth couches were all ripped up, and not all the lights were even working. It felt a bit run down, which kind of set the tone before the food even came out. Food: We tried a few things — • Garlic naan was the standout: fresh, soft, flavorful. • Lamb chops were just okay. They were a bit dry for my taste; I usually like them to be fall-off-the-bone tender, and these weren’t quite there. • Chicken seekh kabab was actually really good — juicy, flavorful, with a nice spice to it. • White chicken karahi had a solid gravy, flavorful and comforting. Some hits with the food, but the vibe and condition of the place took away from it. I’d give it a 3 out of 5 overall.

They had a great selection of food which was flavourful and the quantity was also more than enough. The mixed grill could easily be shared among 2 people. Their bullet naan was good but was hoping for it to be much hotter. But their grill and palak paneer made up for what the naan was lackto food

Food was outstanding and fresh, we had been coming here for quite a long period of time, we are always satisfied with the food. I am little bit down with the layout like cameras wires hanging out, seat cover need repair.. but i like the food, I highly recommend

Absolutely Delicious & Exceptional Service! I had an amazing dining experience at Zaviya Grill! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly by the staff and seated promptly. The ambiance was cozy and welcoming, perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. I ordered the Hakeem and it was absolutely delicious — full of flavor, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection. The portion sizes were generous, and everything tasted fresh and well-seasoned. The drinks were also excellent, especially the Mango Juice , which was refreshing and perfectly balanced. Our server was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. They made great recommendations and checked in regularly to make sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. Overall, Zaviya Grill exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food, outstanding service, and a wonderful dining atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back!

We ordered chicken biryani to go from Zaviya Grill, expecting a flavorful and well-cooked meal. However, we were disappointed to find that the rice was hard and undercooked, making it difficult to enjoy. The texture was not what you’d expect from a good biryani, and it seemed like the rice wasn’t properly prepared. For the price and reputation, we expected better quality. Unfortunately, this experience did not meet our expectations, and we wouldn't recommend it based on this visit.

Weekend brunch in Zaviya is the best in Austin in terms of halal food. It’s a family favourite and must recommendation.

The food was the most immaculate meal I have tasted in a while. All the food was perfectly seasoned, and the customer service was literally chefs kiss. I highly recommend this place especially for lunch or dinner. The place itself is a little old, but nonetheless, the taste is divine. My mouth still waters thinking about that kebab burger with fries.

I’m currently at Zaviya Grill Restaurant, and I must say, this place is absolutely phenomenal! The ambiance is inviting and relaxing, making it a perfect spot for any occasion. The staff is attentive, friendly, and genuinely cares about your experience. The food here is nothing short of exceptional. Each dish is carefully prepared, bursting with flavor, and beautifully presented. From the appetizers to the main courses, everything I’ve tried has been a delightful journey of taste. The portion sizes are generous, and the quality of the ingredients is top-notch. If you’re in the area and looking for a place to enjoy a delicious meal and outstanding service, Zaviya Grill is the place to be. Highly recommended!

Amazing place for Pakistani style food! As much as I love South Indian food, Austin has A LOT of them and sometimes I really miss my families style of cooking, this place felt like that! The biryani was delicious and tasted like how my mom would make it, halwa puri and Chana and potatoes on the weekends is a must here! Super generous portions, great service, I can't wait to be back!

My friend wanted to try this place out so we went here on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't too crowded. There's plenty of parking and the menu is QR code. I ordered the chicken skeeh kebab. My friend ordered kharai chicken. My food came pit pretty quick but my friend's dish took a while. I think they forgot about his order. He had to go to the counter to ask about the dish.

Amazing, tasty, spicy, super flavorful. Liked the addition of the fresh cilantro and red onion. Will have to try again with Naan or paratha to get the full experience.

My wife and I come here at least twice a month, usually on the weekend for their buffet. It's an easy option when we're looking for Pakistani food, and have a specific hankering for nihari and biryani. This place is usually comprehensively good, but occasionally seem very disorderly across many areas simultaneously, ie: floor is slippery and oily, biryani is plain, and grilled chicken is burnt. I just find it interesting that this place (although usually exceptionally good) has bad days where many things are problematic all at once.

Delicious food!!! I had the Chicken Malai Boti which was the most flavorful chicken I have ever had. The garlic naan and the plain naan were so fresh and unbelievably flavorful. We also had the Chana Masala which was a bit too spicy for me but was still good. When I had a forkful of the charred onions with the Chana Masala and rice it was perfection in my mouth. I have to say I was a bit reluctant to go because I wasn't sure if I would like anything. What a pleasant surprise!! Very clean too!!!

Not over spicy always on point nice and hot and fresh. Always consistent. I really enjoy the portion sizes little stingy on the plasticware for to go orders. You must ask for them.

I ordered chicken karahi, it's an utter disaster. Being a Pakistan restaurant and they cant even cook their famous curry. The curry was too watery, not even fresh. Wouldn't recommend this place

Best in Town their food is absolutely the most delicious and I consider my favorite restaurant of all. These Great Facility deserves a seven star review. Thank you.

Zaviya Grill is awesome and one of the few places where you can get Pakistani cuisine in the greater Austin area. The issue for me was always the service and it has improved a lot from before! Our go to's are goat biryani, goat karahi, chicken qorma, & halwa puri (weekends only). One biryani order is good enough for two people. Finally, the curries include white rice on the side! Have tried one of the mixed grill platters. It was a bit dry but good overall. I've definitely had better though. Last time we tried buffet was 2019 and it was really good...the mixed vegetables and the spicy fried chicken were my favorites after the biryani. I am not sure if they still do buffet during the weekdays. They do catering with super reasonable prices. I am super thankful for Zaviya Grill. Next on my to-try list is the goat brain masala!

I stopped by for the first time yesterday after reading recent promising reviews. It was early (10:50a) as I ventured over from an appointment next door. Their open sign was flashing and the front door was open, so I walked in. The place was understandably empty due to the time of day but the workers were busy packing to go orders. Good for them! A lady worker/manager at the back order desk approached the register where I was standing with a mouthful of food chomping away openly and made near zero eye contact, and when she asked what I wanted and I said a Togo order, she shooed me away literally waving her arm in the air to come back after 1p. I would've waited an additional 10 -15 minutes if it was just an opening hours issue but her demeanor was awful. Bad day? Maybe. But I will not be back.

We stopped in for a late lunch and we're delighted with good service and tons of choices. Samosas were very zesty and fresh. Chicken Malai Boti was tender and flavorful. Beef Bihari and butter naan completed a feast. Truly the most delicious food around. Thanks!

Hands down the Best Pakistani Restaurant in Austin. No other place in Austin can compete with their taste, quality and consistency. Have tried almost every dish they offer as regular customer for the past +6 years. The service and overall ambience of the restaurant is great. Highly recommended Pakistani restaurant.

Fantastic weekend Brunch filled with variety of wonderfully flavored spiced Indian Parkistani buffet ! There's no place like it in Austin. Try it. It starts at 11:30 am only on the weekends.

I think the prices here were affordable compared to other places. We came during dinner time, so it wasn't a buffet. I like the garlic naan. It wasn't too greasy. I also ordered the chicken Biryani, butter chicken, and chicken kahari. The chicken biryani was hot and good flavor. The rice was decent, but it could be softer. The butter chicken had a kick of spice to it. The chicken kahari meat was really soft and the curry was good with naan.

If you want your food full of worse oil & grease, this is the place to select, you can reduce your life span by at least few months guaranteed!

Easy place to walk in, rarely a wait! Authentic pakistani food in Austin, not up to par with homemade pakistani food but closest thing you'll find to it eating out in Austin. Favorite was the chicken karahi. Critique is food is too heavy in oil and naan came out cold and not fluffy.

My family's go-to place for post-Eid brunch. The food is delicious and flavorful. We have done catering for an aqiqah from here, as well and many other parties. Goat biryani, malai chicken, butter chicken, bihari kabab, chicken tikka leg quarter, beef Sikh kabab roll are some of the great items they serve. Ambiance is nice and good for small to bigger groups. High chairs available for kids too.

So first off I'm glad to see a place for Indian food that's actually good. As far as the negative reviews that I just read. All the one and two star negative reviews that keep repeating themselves over the past 2 years are just people having a big nasty mouth with the exception of one thing. They're pan fried naan bread is a big greasy It looks like they took the regular naan and soaked it up in a big old vat of Grease. But everything else on their buffet held really well even their tandoori chicken which at most Indian places is dry. I would say don't put as much naan on the hot table for it gets hard and crispy in a short amount of time less more often is better remember that. I have told a couple of other places that have buffet as well the same and I would rather wait a minute extra to have some fresh baked naan than to get a thick hard cracker. Still the flavor profile was amazing and I will be back. Oh it is completely self-service all the way down to getting your napkins and your silverware but the bussers are real quick to make sure that you sit back at a clean table so if you don't want your napkins and utensils thrown out in the time you walk up for your second plate then make sure you set it aside from your plate otherwise they're up to take it every time. Can't blame them for keeping a clean area for you right!? And they are not scared to add the true spice of Indian cooking which a lot of Indian restaurants lack on their flavor because Americans can't handle the true spice. Keep up the good work guys and remember constructive criticism I would love to see the few things I saw negative about this place change for the better let's try to figure out a way to execute these couple of items

I am surprised this place doesn't have higher reviews. I've admittedly driven past here dozens of times without trying, but now that I have, definitely will be back. The food here was great, everything was delicious, decent portions for this day and age of inflation, and friendly service.

Everyone who works here is incredibly nice and are willing to explain dishes you're not familiar with. My favorite is the paneer tikka masala, everything about it is top notch and I can't eat it anywhere else now because Zaviya's doesn't have anything missing. I am very tolerant with spice and theirs doesn't have much of a kick. Naan is always fresh and soft even after 20 minutes in the takeout bag. My friend always gets some sort of grilled item and so far those have been incredible and charred well too!!

On a quiet late afternoon, I tried their beef nihari. The naan were done just right and the flavor was 7/10. The gravy could be thicker, but overall it's a good spot to find authentic Pakistani food in the neighborhood. The staff is attentive and the place is quiet.

Food was great, I can't remember the name of the plate but it was bone in grilled chicken that was delicious. Service was good and attentive. Ambiance is decent

We love Pakistan food and this place did not disappoint. The qeema and seekh kabobs are the best! Service is very friendly. We will come back here frequently.

Finally our long-time search for a good Pakistani food place in Austin landed us here . Heard good reviews from our friends and it didn't disappoint. We had the chicken biriyani and the tandoor grill. Both were excellent, ambiance was amazing... definitely coming back to try more!!

The biggest thing I miss about Houston is the food. After we moved away, I have been having a hard time trying to find a decent place that is actually authentic and spicy. This place is everything that I have been missing and more. The owners are super nice. The food is amazing. I even got to try some dishes I hadn't had before. Their Tandoori grilled chicken combo was tender, juicy and flavorful. The garlic naan was fluffy and almost melted in my mouth. I highly recommend the chicken karahi. When they say it's a spicy dish, they mean it. Unfortunately, a lot of places have toned down their flavor to accommodate taste buds here in Austin. This place doesn't compromise their traditional flavor and quality. We will definitely be ordering here again as it made all of us in our home very happy to finally have good Pakistani food.

We ordered take out a few times since March and we loved our food. Even my 2.5 year old daughter was eating up spicy butter chicken and told me to bring out more milk cause she wanted to eat more. We are still exploring the spices but so far have ordered chicken wings, butter chicken, biryani, garlic naan, and samosa (and more) = everything was delicious! I'm surprised to not see better reviews here but please give Zaviya grill a try!

Zavia Grill has been a hit-or-miss experience for me. While the food consistently impresses with its flavor and quality, there have been instances of frustratingly slow service. My latest visit was particularly disappointing as they were out of several menu items and our table was dirty upon seating. Despite these setbacks, the overall dining experience has been decent enough to warrant a three-star review.

Beware !!! They treat 4 people as "Large Party" and charge you 15% service charge. The food is ok.

Hope doing justice to explain how good and delicious the food is.... We had four days stay in Austin. We found this restaurant on yelp on the first day. It's hard to believe, we came here every single day. Service is exceptional and food is outstanding. Ambiance was ok just keep in mind to be careful of the floors. For some reason they were very slippery.

Great buffet, awesome beef and beverage. Worth your time and money. Strongly recommend.

Finally an Indian restaurant in Austin that lives up to the hype. Located north of Austin this is a spot that deserves all the attention when craving Indian food. If you're in the mood for authentic Indian/Pakistani food then you're looking at the right place. The extensive menu is full of options for everyone and will leave you wanting to come back for more. I would suggest dining in since this food most likely does not travel well. The food is fresh and is the prefect amount of spicy for anyone who is not a fan of spicy foods. I ordered the chicken tikka masala which came with a side of rice and I ordered a side of garlic naan. My overall experience was great and I look forward to coming back.

Food was flavorful and delicious! I will definitely be a regular customer after trying it!

Delicious middle eastern food at a good price; large portions; fast service and friendly staff

This place a joke for a Buffett. I saw several families their paying $20 buffet for this garbage. This is my first time and the food was awful. Chicken grill was totally dried up with no taste. Biryani taste was despicable. Nihari was tasteless . I can cook better at home in Dallas. Never again!!!!

I would give 3 stars. Average food. Not something you'd like to brag about. Ordered Nihari - decent. Not something amazing Beef kebab - too dry and spicy. And I love spice. Malal Boti - again pretty average. Biryani - there are better biryanis. Good thing was that it was not South Indian biryani which is worse. You can go if you are out of options for desi halal food. And I think this is the best you can get in Austin.

Great experience love coming here, their special lemonade is awesome! We took my mom for mother day there was 10 of us and the service was great.

Location was good and clean. Parking was abundant. Service was slow for the number of customers. Butter chicken was spicier than typical. Naan was good and the malai chicken boti was good too. The chai was strong, but we like it that way.

Best halal Indian food in Austin, but that's not saying much... Zaviya is okay. I would recommend the Chicken 65 and Chicken Malai Boti. Their butter naan is really good, it tastes freshly made.

Excellent food, very flavorful and fresh! Pleasant atmosphere and staff. They were open on a snow day, which was awesome, and the building they're in is easily accessible.

This is after I tried out all of their menu items, their plain naan is must try with any curries. And the grilled items also good. This is one of the best Pakistani restaurant.

Excellent food. Some of the best in all of Austin!!! We ordered the Tiki Masala, Shrimp Fried Rice and Garlic Naan and it was extremely tasty! Highly recommend!

I love eating here! The manager/ owner is so accommodating. I was meeting a group today for the buffet. Walked in and was seated promptly, felt like the music was a bit loud ( literally right behind me ) I asked to be moved to a different table. The manager/ owner said "ma'am if you'd like to move to a different table that's fine , or I could turn the music down" y'all I've never heard this kind of customer service!!!! . This place is wonderful, food is great , fresh and very clean. Way to run a business!!!! Keep it up.

I have ate here before and if I'm in Austin again, I will not hesitate to eat here again. The quality of food is superb. Honestly the best Desi food in Austin. You are getting the real deal in spices and flavor. Everything we ordered ranged from good to great. Sometimes the food takes a while to make but I think it's better that they take their time rather it being undercooking. Things we ordered this visit: Brain Masala: Do not over think it, order this desi delicacy and enjoy a one of a kind dish. 5 out of 5 Garlic Naan: Their Naan are soft fluffy and such prefect tandoor creations. 5 out of 5 Lamb chops: Cooked to perfection without the lamb having a weird strong taste. 5 out if 5 Malai chicken: So nicely cooked and very tender chicken bites 5 out of 5 Bhari Kabob: These were nicely minced kabobs with a good texture. 5 out of 5 Seekh kabobs (beef): Decent, I would preferred a little but more spice and flavor in these 4 out of 5 The restaurant has good seating and is nicely kept with it being clean. The staff is decent and get the order in time. The Mirchi restaurant also offers lunch buffet as well but we have only dined here for dinner and chose from the a la carte menu. Hope Mirchi continues to cook amazing desi food and quality does not decrease.~

My husband and I wanted to get lunch somewhere today and Zaviya Grill has been on my bookmarks list for awhile, so I thought today was a good day to check this spot off my list. Ambiance: Stylish, relaxing, and convivial. Service: Attentive and friendly even in the midst of Sunday lunch rush. Food: Ohhhhhhh the food. I had a Goat Korma with rice, and my husband had the Chicken Tikka with rice and a papa naan bread. Honestly, I was expecting a vat of creamy sauce with a few small chunks of meat but what I got was far different. Large chunks of bone-in goat so tender it slid off the bone. I even got a little goat marrow bone with the marrow still intact. I could taste the cardamom and spices and while spicy wasn't so spicy that couldn't taste the meat. Melt-in-your-moth goodness. Husband said his chicken was tender, juicy and with just tue right level of spice. He mentioned the accompanying grilled onions still had a slight crunch to them indicating they were freshly grilled. He said his naan was flaky and had a nice mouth feel. I am so happy this was the place we chose to try today. Definitely coming back to try more of their delightful dishes!

Amazing service Amazing food Reminded me of back home. Staff are great. Making sure everything is 100% Food was to praise for. Very tasty

Casual dining place with decent fare and seating. Not a high end restaurant but the food is good value for the money.

Thank you for being the first Indian Restaurant in the Austin area to bring back the lunch buffet! (Ignoring Star of India which is terrible). On Sundays only right now, they have a lunch buffet that is very good. It has my main staples: biryani, tandoori chicken, butter chicken, and naan bread. The tandoori chicken is awesome, especially as I tear it apart and put it into the butter chicken sauce and put that over the biryani. So good! I've been back 5 times in two months and love it. The butter chicken sauce could be quite a bit thicker, but is still very flavorful. The other options on the buffet are just 'ok' and I'd like to see some papadum added. I'll keep coming back for my staple needs though.

Ordered Behari kabob and chicken tikka, really good blend of spice, both dishes was tasty. Restaurant ambience was nice, clean restaurant.

I tried the chicken tikka leg and Seekh kababs, waiter told me up front thst its gonna take 20 mins. Salad with raita was served, it could have been much fresh but not very bad. Kababs and Tikka were served sizzling hot along with my Naan. Boy it was fresh, juicy and very tasty. Jus the right spice and i liked them all. Good place for grilled foods and Naan.