Athena Restaurant

Name: Athena Restaurant
Address: 212 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60661
Telephone: (312) 655-0000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2811 Reviews

$30 and under

Greek

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 30 times today

Lively
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Chicago’s Greektown neighborhood, Athena Restaurant stands as a beacon of authentic Greek culture and culinary excellence. Our establishment offers a captivating journey to Greece, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the rich flavors of traditional Greek cuisine.
Our hand-crafted menu, featuring an array of traditional Greek dishes prepared with authentic recipes passed down through generations. From classical moussaka to succulent souvlaki and irresistible baklava, every bite tells a story of Greece’s culinary legacy.
Experience the best of both worlds at Athena with our beautiful retractable roof that allows you to bask in the sunshine during the warmer days and dine under the stars when the weather calls for it. Our patio, complete with a soothing waterfall, offers a serene and picturesque setting for your dining pleasure.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 655-0000
Website
http://www.athenarestaurantchicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
212 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
Area
Greektown
Cross Street
Between Adams and Jackson, on Halsted
Parking details
Complimentary Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

SaganakiUSD 10.00
pan fried kaseri cheese
Shrimp AthenaUSD 18.00
shrimp, tomatoes, onions, peppers, feta served on hot skillet
KolokithiaUSD 11.00
lightly breaded zucchini chips, skordalia
Feta ZestiUSD 11.00
broiled beefsteak tomato & feta
OctapodiUSD 24.00
char-grilled mediterranean octopus
PatzariaUSD 9.00
marinated beets, skordalia
KalamariUSD 19.00
lightly breaded, cocktail sauce
Imported Feta & OlivesUSD 10.00
SoutzoukakiaUSD 12.00
greek meatballs topped with feta
MelitzanesUSD 12.00
fried eggplant, house-made marinara, feta cheese
SpanakopitakiaUSD 12.00
spinach & feta phyllo dough triangles
Meatless DolmadakiaUSD 8.00
served with greek yogurt
LoukanikoUSD 14.00
char-broiled greek sausage

Soup

Avgolemono
- CupUSD 5.00
- BowlUSD 7.00
Soup of the Day
- CupUSD 5.00
- BowlUSD 7.00

Main Entrées

PaidakiaUSD 44.00
lamb chops, rice & potato
Combo PlateUSD 22.00
pastitsio, dolmades, leg of lamb, rice & potato
Gyros PlateUSD 17.00
onions, tomatoes, pita & tzatziki
Pork ChopsUSD 27.00
2 center cut pork chops, rice & potato
Lamb Loin ChopsUSD 31.00
chops seasoned & broiled, rice & potato
Athenian ChickenUSD 21.00
slow cooked organic half chicken, greek spices, lemon & white wine, rice & potato
DolmadesUSD 18.00
rice & ground beef wrapped in grape leaves, egg-lemon sauce, potatoes
Greek Stuffed ChickenUSD 22.00
chicken breast stuffed with spinach, feta, topped with mozzarella cheese, rice & egg-lemon sauce

In the Oven

FournouUSD 29.00
baked lamb, potatoes, garlic, olive oil, oregano
AginaratoUSD 29.00
braised lamb shank, egg-lemon sauce, artichokes
Braised LambUSD 29.00
braised lamb shank in tomato sauce, rice & potato
Leg of LambUSD 26.00
roasted sliced leg of lamb, rice & potato
PastitsioUSD 19.00
macaroni, ground beef, bechamel sauce
Chicken RiganatiUSD 19.00
half-baked chicken, olive oil, oregano & potato
MousakasUSD 19.00
layers of baked eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, ground beef, bechamel sauce
YiouvetsiUSD 24.00
braised beef, orzo, shredded kefalotiri, tomato sauce
ExohikoUSD 21.00
shredded lamb, peas, carrots, feta wrapped in phyllo dough
GemistaUSD 19.00
baked stuffed bell peppers, with ground beef & rice

From the Sea

Mediterranean Seabass
served with rice & potato
- MP
Norwegian SalmonUSD 28.00
served with asparagus, rice & potato
BakalaoUSD 24.00
fried cod fish, skordalia
Catch of the Day
served with rice & potato
- MP

Vegetarian

SpanakopitaUSD 19.00
spinach & feta wrapped in pastry dough
Veggie MousakasUSD 19.00
layers of baked eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, bechamel suace
Vegetarian PastaUSD 17.00
mushrooms, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, white wine sauce
Veggie KabobUSD 16.00
2 skewers of zucchini, onions, eggplant, peppers, rice & potato
Veggie GemistaUSD 19.00
stuffed tomato and bell pepper with sautéed rice & herb

Sides

SpanakorizoUSD 9.00
GigandesUSD 9.00
Green BeansUSD 7.00
Green PeasUSD 6.00
Oven Roasted PotatoesUSD 6.00
Rice PilafUSD 5.00
Greek FriesUSD 9.00
OkraUSD 6.00

What 2,811 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Athena Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with its "beautiful patio" and "authentic Greek cuisine." The outdoor seating is a highlight, providing a perfect summer atmosphere. Guests frequently praise the "fabulous food" and "attentive service." With a varied menu and "great atmosphere," Athena stands out in Greektown for memorable meals.

2,811 Reviews

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Suzanne
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food was ok, but I have to say: if a restaurant takes a reservation for 8:15 and when you show up at 8:10 the hostess says- order soon, because the kitchen is closing in 15 minutes, it taints the experience. Why take the reservation if you don’t want people in there at that time.
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Chantha
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We have been going to Athena’s for years. Never had an issue. This time was different.. took over 20 mins to get service. Ordered appetizers and didn’t receive 2 of them. Order a drink 3 times until we just went up to bar to get ourselves.. otherwise food was good. Just needed to do better with service.
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Patricia
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious meals, great service, free parking. Yum
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Marissa
New York City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Professional, friendly, and super attentive staff.
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Wendy
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and the service was great. We were a party of 8 and changed to 14 and they were very accommodating.
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Nigel
New Orleans
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Athena has been a cornerstone of Greektown for my family, consistently delivering quality meals over the years. Unfortunately, this visit fell short of their usual standards. Here’s what we experienced: * Chicken Souvlaki: The dish was disappointingly dry, lacking the tenderness we’ve come to expect. * Aginarato (Weekend Leg of Lamb Special): This dish was not up to Athena’s usual quality. The lamb was excessively fatty and still covered in the pleura, a preparation misstep I’ve never encountered in over a decade of ordering their lamb dishes. The meat simply wasn’t prepared properly. * Sides for the Aginarato: The menu promised artichokes and carrots, but we were only served artichokes, which were woody and nearly inedible. * Wine Pour: The wine pour was notably stingy. Athena typically provides a fair pour for $15, but that wasn’t the case this time. * Service: The saving grace of the evening was the service, which remained friendly and prompt, as always. Their waitstaff is always accommodating. Had this been our first visit to Athena, we likely not return. However, given our long-standing positive relationship with this restaurant, we’ll give them another chance to deliver the quality we know they’re capable of.
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Jeffrey
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, from our server to the bus staff, everything was professional, friendly and first rate. My guests and I love the ambiance of Athena and the food is amazing. Athena provides excellent customer service - proving that they take pride in what they do.
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Ron
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and our waiter was very friendly. We enjoyed our lunch!
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Jeff
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Definitely would go back there.
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Larry
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice environment. Choice of garden-like or more formal dining. Good bar. Friendly service people.
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FAQs

Athena Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Athena Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 655-0000.

Athena Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 2811 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

27 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

212 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661

Additional information

Cross Street
Between Adams and Jackson, on Halsted
Area
Greektown
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.athenarestaurantchicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 655-0000

Athena Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Seafood

Chicken

Bakalao

With Bread & Pita

Taramosalata

Hummus

Tirokafteri

Melitzanosalata

Tzatziki

Skordalia

Salads

Village SaladUSD 10.00

Athenian SaladUSD 9.00

Greek SaladUSD 10.00

HortaUSD 10.00

Kebobs

ChickenUSD 19.00

PorkUSD 19.00

SeafoodUSD 28.00

Beef TenderloinUSD 31.00

SouvlakiUSD 17.00

Appetizers

SaganakiUSD 10.00

Shrimp AthenaUSD 18.00

KolokithiaUSD 11.00

Feta ZestiUSD 11.00

OctapodiUSD 24.00

PatzariaUSD 9.00

KalamariUSD 19.00

Imported Feta & OlivesUSD 10.00

SoutzoukakiaUSD 12.00

MelitzanesUSD 12.00

SpanakopitakiaUSD 12.00

Meatless DolmadakiaUSD 8.00

LoukanikoUSD 14.00

Soup

Avgolemono

Soup of the Day

Main Entrées

PaidakiaUSD 44.00

Combo PlateUSD 22.00

Gyros PlateUSD 17.00

Pork ChopsUSD 27.00

Lamb Loin ChopsUSD 31.00

Athenian ChickenUSD 21.00

DolmadesUSD 18.00

Greek Stuffed ChickenUSD 22.00

In the Oven

FournouUSD 29.00

AginaratoUSD 29.00

Braised LambUSD 29.00

Leg of LambUSD 26.00

PastitsioUSD 19.00

Chicken RiganatiUSD 19.00

MousakasUSD 19.00

YiouvetsiUSD 24.00

ExohikoUSD 21.00

GemistaUSD 19.00

From the Sea

Mediterranean Seabass

Norwegian SalmonUSD 28.00

BakalaoUSD 24.00

Catch of the Day

Vegetarian

SpanakopitaUSD 19.00

Veggie MousakasUSD 19.00

Vegetarian PastaUSD 17.00

Veggie KabobUSD 16.00

Veggie GemistaUSD 19.00

Sides

SpanakorizoUSD 9.00

GigandesUSD 9.00

Green BeansUSD 7.00

Green PeasUSD 6.00

Oven Roasted PotatoesUSD 6.00

Rice PilafUSD 5.00