Athena Restaurant

4.7

2870 Reviews

$30 and under

Greek

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

Nestled in the heart of Chicago's vibrant 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 features an array of classic dishes prepared with authentic recipes passed down through generations. From succulent souvlaki and moussaka to irresistible baklava, every bite tells a story of Greece's culinary legacy. Step into our warm and inviting ambiance, where the spirit of Greek hospitality embraces you. Our attentive staff is dedicated to ensuring your visit is nothing short of exceptional. Whether you're seeking a romantic dinner for two, a lively gathering with friends, or a taste of Greece in the heart of the Windy City, Athena Restaurant is the perfect destination. Join us and let the flavors and ambiance of Greece elevate your dining experience to new heights.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 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
Neighborhood
Greektown
Cross street
Between Adams and Jackson, on Halsted
Parking details
Complimentary Valet
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Vegan

Private dining

Popular dishes

Saganaki$10.00
pan fried kaseri cheese
Shrimp Athena$18.00
shrimp, tomatoes, onions, peppers, feta served on hot skillet
Kolokithia$11.00
lightly breaded zucchini chips, skordalia
Feta Zesti$11.00
broiled beefsteak tomato & feta
Octapodi$24.00
char-grilled mediterranean octopus
Patzaria$9.00
marinated beets, skordalia
Kalamari$19.00
lightly breaded, cocktail sauce
Imported Feta & Olives$10.00
Soutzoukakia$12.00
greek meatballs topped with feta
Melitzanes$12.00
fried eggplant, house-made marinara, feta cheese
Spanakopitakia$12.00
spinach & feta phyllo dough triangles
Meatless Dolmadakia$8.00
served with greek yogurt
Loukaniko$14.00
char-broiled greek sausage

Soup

Avgolemono
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$7.00
Soup of the Day
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$7.00

Main Entrées

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

In the Oven

Fournou$29.00
baked lamb, potatoes, garlic, olive oil, oregano
Aginarato$29.00
braised lamb shank, egg-lemon sauce, artichokes
Braised Lamb$29.00
braised lamb shank in tomato sauce, rice & potato
Leg of Lamb$26.00
roasted sliced leg of lamb, rice & potato
Pastitsio$19.00
macaroni, ground beef, bechamel sauce
Chicken Riganati$19.00
half-baked chicken, olive oil, oregano & potato
Mousakas$19.00
layers of baked eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, ground beef, bechamel sauce
Yiouvetsi$24.00
braised beef, orzo, shredded kefalotiri, tomato sauce
Exohiko$21.00
shredded lamb, peas, carrots, feta wrapped in phyllo dough
Gemista$19.00
baked stuffed bell peppers, with ground beef & rice

From the Sea

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

Vegetarian

Spanakopita$19.00
spinach & feta wrapped in pastry dough
Veggie Mousakas$19.00
layers of baked eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, bechamel suace
Vegetarian Pasta$17.00
mushrooms, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, white wine sauce
Veggie Kabob$16.00
2 skewers of zucchini, onions, eggplant, peppers, rice & potato
Veggie Gemista$19.00
stuffed tomato and bell pepper with sautéed rice & herb

Sides

Spanakorizo$9.00
Gigandes$9.00
Green Beans$7.00
Green Peas$6.00
Oven Roasted Potatoes$6.00
Rice Pilaf$5.00
Greek Fries$9.00
Okra$6.00

What 2,870 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Athena Restaurant is a delightful Greek dining destination with a "beautiful restaurant" featuring an "airy atmosphere" and "the best patio in Greektown". Guests rave about its "excellent service" and "amazing food", including "super authentic" Greek dishes. With "generous portions" and a "variety of entrees", Athena promises an "unforgettable experience".

2,870 Reviews

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Kay VIP
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant and delicious food. I’ll be back!
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FoodFan VIP
Kansas City9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an enjoyable dinning experience. My second time at the resturant.
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Stephanie VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sit in the glass ceiling room for best experience.
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Erick
New Orleans1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visiting the restaurant. The ambiance was very pleasant. The drinks were good I got the baklava old fashioned really good drink. Super smooth. For starters we got the saganaki which is the cheese they set aflame table side. Very delicious on its own but when pair with the lemon juice and a bit of the bread they give. Oh man delicious. We also got the octapodi. My wife loved it ! Nice chard on the octopus given it a great crunch but still very soft on the inside. For mains we got the gyro plate and the braised lamb leg. Both were delicious the gyro plate came with everything and the meat was delicious. The braised lamb leg was smothered with a red sauce. The sauce was delicious and the lamb leg was super tender the meat was falling off the bone. Delicious! Our waiter was very helpful and gave me the recommendation for the lamb leg. Spot on recommendation. We enjoyed our time there and can’t wait to come back.
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Joe VIP
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was very attentive to our needs. Food was very tasty.
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Catherine
Chicago7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super quick service. Our server Sam was great! Chicken Rigonati was just as delicious as I remember and its THE BEST avgolemono ever.
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Martin VIP
Toronto9 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It would fall in the bottom 10% of Greek food in my opinion. I’ve had better in mall food courts.
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SMAgolfer
Chicago83 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We’ve dined at Athena many times since they opened for business. Our past experiences have generally been very positive. Today was a bit different, and we hope it was an exception. The egg lemon soup lacked good flavor. The gyros were too dry and tepid. Instead of a dish that was supposed to contain meat, a vegetarian version was served (the check listed the meat version, so it was likely a kitchen error). Service was pleasant and professional. We’ll give it another chance because we love the ambiance of the restaurant. The food must be better though to keep our business, as there are other Greek restaurants within walking distance.
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Sandra
Chicago18 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sebastian was my server. He was great. Always good food.
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Liz VIP
Chicago14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here and had a great experience. Friendly and attentive staff. Food was superb! We will be back.
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Athena Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Athena Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2870 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

212 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661

Additional information

Cross street
Between Adams and Jackson, on Halsted
Neighborhood
Greektown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 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
Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Vegan

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

Athena Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Custom inquiry

Seafood

Chicken

Bakalao

With Bread & Pita

Taramosalata

Hummus

Tirokafteri

Melitzanosalata

Tzatziki

Skordalia

Salads

Village Salad$10.00

Athenian Salad$9.00

Greek Salad$10.00

Horta$10.00

Kebobs

Chicken$19.00

Pork$19.00

Seafood$28.00

Beef Tenderloin$31.00

Souvlaki$17.00

Appetizers

Saganaki$10.00

Shrimp Athena$18.00

Kolokithia$11.00

Feta Zesti$11.00

Octapodi$24.00

Patzaria$9.00

Kalamari$19.00

Imported Feta & Olives$10.00

Soutzoukakia$12.00

Melitzanes$12.00

Spanakopitakia$12.00

Meatless Dolmadakia$8.00

Loukaniko$14.00

Soup

Avgolemono

Soup of the Day

Main Entrées

Paidakia$44.00

Combo Plate$22.00

Gyros Plate$17.00

Pork Chops$27.00

Lamb Loin Chops$31.00

Athenian Chicken$21.00

Dolmades$18.00

Greek Stuffed Chicken$22.00

In the Oven

Fournou$29.00

Aginarato$29.00

Braised Lamb$29.00

Leg of Lamb$26.00

Pastitsio$19.00

Chicken Riganati$19.00

Mousakas$19.00

Yiouvetsi$24.00

Exohiko$21.00

Gemista$19.00

From the Sea

Mediterranean Seabass

Norwegian Salmon$28.00

Bakalao$24.00

Catch of the Day

Vegetarian

Spanakopita$19.00

Veggie Mousakas$19.00

Vegetarian Pasta$17.00

Veggie Kabob$16.00

Veggie Gemista$19.00

Sides

Spanakorizo$9.00

Gigandes$9.00

Green Beans$7.00

Green Peas$6.00

Oven Roasted Potatoes$6.00