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Athena Restaurant, Chicago, IL

Athena Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2818 Reviews
$30 and under
Greek

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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

What 2,818 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Athena Restaurant delivers "fabulous and authentic Greek food" in a "beautiful setting" with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Guests consistently praise its "amazing food and service," with standout dishes like lamb chops and seafood skewers. Despite occasional service hiccups, Athena remains a "great place for gatherings," offering a warm ambiance and a diverse Greek menu. Valet parking and an airy patio add to its appeal.

2,818 Reviews
  1. Laureen

    Chicago

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice lunch. Food and service were great! The vegetarian skewer was delicious. Very large portions!

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  2. Alyshia

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is spacious and did look beautiful for the holiday season. They did honor our reservation and sat us on time. Took a while for a waiter to approach us to ask for drinks. Once our drinks were at our table, we were kind of ignored for another 10 minutes before we could order any appetizers. We ordered a trio of dips, hummus, spicy, feta, and eggplant dip all were truly bland. Also ordered the octopus appetizer and chicken Slovakia both were just OK. I don’t think I’m gonna go back. I really wanted that Greek flavor to pop and it just didn’t. 

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  3. Sue

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely, attentive service in a great space. Food portions large but not great.

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  4. Linda

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food, nice ambiance for business dinner.

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  5. Melony

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had reservations in which I had to change due to traffic issues but was EXTREMELY easy through the open table app. Once we arrived we were seated immediately. Our waiter and bussers were amazing and made our dining experience wonderful! Our food wasn’t very hot but nonetheless we enjoyed it. Thank you for another great meal.

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  6. Christika

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was okay, the service was nice but it’s overpriced

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  7. Nicolle

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I haven't been here for many years so I'm not sure when the update was done, but the restaurant is absolutely gorgeous! Our server was awesome and the food was excellent!! I had the stuffed chicken breast... outstanding!! Every dish was cooked to perfection! My son had the fish of the day with table side deboning. I can guarantee he will be talking about the fish for a long time to come!

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  8. Suzanne

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    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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  9. Chantha

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    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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  10. Patricia

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meals, great service, free parking. Yum

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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 2818 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Athena Restaurant

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
  • 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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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