07/29/09

Great spot for Happy Hour specials

by mayoatx82

I came to Saba recently with some co-workers for happy hour and we had a feast for less than $100 for 8 people. We ordered several appetizers and everyone had a cocktail...or two. Their happy hour prices can't be beat. The calamari and tuna appetizer are especially yummy!

• Pros: Prices, Atmosphere
• Cons: Parking?

03/04/09

madatory gratuities

by laslos37

I used to love this place and go there every Wednesday... well the last time I went they started charging an 18% mandatory tip...not that it's THAT big of a deal...but when you have 3 people drinking it's not like the waiter is not going to get a tip... even if the service is a bit sketchy...I mean our waiter must have been stoned or something! He forgot 2 "sharable plates" that we ordered and then took FOREVER to get our first drinks out... then when we ordered the second round he completely forgot and then came around again and asked us how we were doing and if we needed anything... WHAT HAPPENED SABA'S???? You used to be my favorite place...now I would not touch you with a ten foot pole! Forget the mandatory 18 % and get rid of Smokey the waiter and hopefully I'll be seeing you again.

• Pros: Great happy hour and sharable plates
• Cons: stoned wait service, long waits for orders, and mandatory 18% tip (on any ammount of people)

09/20/08

My Long-Distance Fiance and My FAVORITE Austin stop

by Shestarr

My fiance from the Eastcoast and I absolutely LOVE this place!!!!!!! I cannot put into words how romantic and FUN this place is.

Whenever he is in town, our weekend ritual is: 1)Drive to Saba, 2) check the car in at the Valet, find our favorite secret spot (we have 2 and I'm not telling). 3) I order the Fresh Mint Mojito and he orders water with the crusted shrimp appetizer, 4) I order the grilled Talapia with Jasmin rice instead of the pinneapple rice & he orders the steak dinner. 5) We both praise how wonderful Saba is and marvel at the excellent customer service from all waitresses and staff.

One time, the owner offered to make arrangements for my guy to access cash from his card, in order to pay valet. He went above and beyond to make it happen and we've been patrons ever since!

Their Mojitos are the BEST here! And the fun part kicks in as we wait for our car outside and listen and dance to whatever live band is playing in the neigboring courtyard. WE BOTH LOVE YOU SO MUCH SABA and my guy can't ever stop talking about visiting again whenever he is back in town.

• Pros: Outstanding staff, best Mojitos and UNBELIEVABLY quality and tasy food.
• Cons: Need to have more all over the country.