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

2274 Reviews

$30 and under

Greek

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At Athena Restaurant, we serve delicious and classic Greek cuisine in a modern setting. Indoors, enjoy our fine Greek architecture with comfortable seating and a warm fireplace. In the Garden, sit alongside our waterfall and beautiful garden flower scenery. In the Atrium, our glass retractable roof allows you to dine year round so patio season never has to end. Stay tuned for a new room being introduced this Spring! Come enjoy a modern piece of Greece!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(312) 655-0000

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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
- MP
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 2,274 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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My mom's 71st bday! She had a great time and our waiter Salvador was the most gracious and wonderful man. He treated us with so much care and explained all the dishes perfectly. Gave us a recommendation that was phenomenal!
c
carolineweeks
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
Waiter was great. Appetizers (calamari and saganaki) were amazing. Pasticio was extremely cinnamony and octopus was extremely overcooked… but waiter took off the pasticio, from our bill which was very nice. It was a nice evening overall.
l
land
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience5
Saganaki tzaziki pastichio fried zucchini were great. Skip the Avgolemono, gigantes skordalia
LJ
LauraJ
Chicago
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
The restaurant is nice. The service was good, but felt as if we were being rushed. It was early so it was not overly busy. The food was good.
L
Local
Chicago
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
It is always fun to have lunch in Greek Town. I loved Athena. Great Charred Octopus.
JN
JerryN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was GREAT! But remember that all of the dishes are quite generous.
DJ
DougJ
Chicago
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent and the service was amazing.
AO
AndreaO
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
Food is very fair. Lamb chops were the cheapest kind you can buy!!
KB
KathyB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience4
We usually like the food at Athena. Last night the food wasn’t hot and taste was mediocre. Will give it another try. Waiter was not engaging at all until we were ready to leave.
RA
RAFATA
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is amazing!! The workers are super polite! 6 stars for this place ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and atmosphere was absolutely awesome. Can’t wait to go back.
L
Luke
Chicago
70 reviews
vip
3.0
70 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Food was mostly good. Village salad , lamb shank, pstissio,dolmades all very good. Spanakopita was inedible ( dry, flavorless, cold). Service was poor. Long waits before being approached, missing items on order, gaps in checking on table. Restaurant was not able to handle volume.
CP
CarolynP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service, ambiance and food, always enjoy our trip to the city and our experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
The Greek stuffed chicken breast was absolutely delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was lovely as usual
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
Good experience & food. Staff was very accommodating & kind so that goes a long way. Most plates were really good & the ambiance worth the trip. Always worth going.
SC
SandraC
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Met up with friends and had a great visit and dinner! The food was good and abundant, and the place was so pretty and open. Would recommend
c
connies
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
The eggplant appetizers and calamari were delicious. The saganaki was decent but not flamed at table side . Athenian chicken was delicious too as were the rice and potatoes. My friends had the leg of lamb which they thought lacked seasoning. The stuffed grape leaves were ok. The ambience is outstanding. Our server was very good!
s
scottw
Chicago
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
This is a good eating location. Greek Island was closed on Monday, so this will work again.
J
James
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and the outing was fantastic! Excellent atmosphere!
TB
TomB
Chicago
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall4food1service5ambience2
This is a nice but noisy restaurant space; the service was excellent, but the food was mediocre and over-priced.
JM
JenM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic and tasty Greek food in a wonderful atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service.
T
bTowne
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious!! Neighborhood feel. Will be back.
k
kristens
Dallas
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved our lunch! Open patio with umbrellas and terrific staff! Loved our saganaki, olives and feta and the bread!!!! We split a gyro plate and the sauce was the centerpiece! They stored our luggage at front desk and were very attentive. We will definitely be back!
L
Lauren
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great wine (thanks to our server for suggestions), food was really good. Ambiance is great.
ML
MarianneL
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This beautiful restaurant had the roof retracted on a lovely summer evening. It was magical in the ambience. The food was good, waiter was attentive. We had a great gathering.
D
Desi
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2022
overall2food5service1ambience4
Was very happy with the efficiency of getting us seated. The service was slow and dinner took 75 minutes to come to the table. Food was good for the price and very tasty. If not for poor service, I would return. The lack of attention to returning to ask about the table's need was poor.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service! Great tasty food.
DS
DanielS
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall1food2service2ambience1
Feeling of a cafeteria. Not much more to say. Worst Greek experience ever.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience1
Food was good but the service was terrible We could not find our waiter when we needed him. The bus men would not get our simple requests; anther fork, more pita bread,. It’s not their job! Noisy noisy noisy!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
This is a very average Greek place Service was just ok. Good took a long time to arrive. My pasta was nothing special bottle sauce etc. I expected better food
F
Fodi
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was fantastic and service was excellent.
J
John
Chicago
77 reviews
vip
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorites
LD
LoopDiner
Chicago
185 reviews
vip
5.0
185 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect outdoor summertime setting. Good food, too!
J
John
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The ambiance at the restaurant with the open windows is excellent. I had a great greek salad with grilled chicken breast. Fresh and delicious.
MK
MattK
Washington DC
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
This is a classic staple in Greektown in Chicago. Long a favorite, the updates made to the restaurant - in particular the open air exterior - make you feel like you are in a port city in Greece enjoying a fine meal. One challenge on a recent visit - they are no longer firing the saganaki! The famous "Opa!" is now just a whimper as they add only the lemon before setting it on the table. They tried to explain it was for "our safety." Sad if this is now too much of a liability for the tradition to continue in Chicago.
CB
CarolinaBlue
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a lovely day. The staff was great. Food was wonderful and delicious
g
gsmcc
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Food was great! Waiter was customer service oriented. Outdoor seating was fantastic!
WR
WilliamR
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a happy surprise, a beautiful outdoor patio cleverly snuggled into the back of Athena restaurant . The service and food made the night perfect!

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 2274 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(312) 655-0000

Other options

212 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661

Additional information

Cross street
Between Adams and Jackson, on Halsted
Neighborhood
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
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Featured in

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Athena Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

The Best Greek Restaurants in Chicago

Saganaki

Chicken

Lamb Loin Chops

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