Athena Greek Restaurant
- Neighborhood: Greektown
- 212 S. Halsted St.
- Chicago, IL 60661
- 312-655-0000
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This Greektown restaurant draws inspiration both from the Greek goddess and from the regional marketplace that was ancient Athens. The menu features regional Greek specialties including kebabs, seafood and lamb dishes. Entree portions are big and so are the hot and cold seafood and vegetarian appetizers, so you might want to share. Though the requisite "Opaa!" is still issued with the flaming of the saganaki, this is more a fine dining restaurant than it is a Greektown party spot. Attire is dress-casual to suit-and-tie. Murals of a Greek village give the impression that diners seated in front of them are actually part of the painting. There is a patio cafe for about 120 diners. A bar area is to the right of the entrance, with two televisions.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Halsted and Adams.
- Parking:
- Street. Free valet.
- Public Transportation:
- Accessible by CTA bus (8-Halsted, 126-Jackson) and elevated train (Blue Line-UIC/Halsted); taxicabs generally available.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Entrance and restrooms.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-midnight Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
- Cuisine:
- Greek
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full bar. Twenty-five Greek wines, five Californian, plus Aegean Greek beer.
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Semi-private parties for up to 90 people; catering for large parties. Buses to concerts and sporting events at United Center, Bears games.
- Specialties:
- Traditional and regional Greek dishes; fresh seafood and vegetables, lamb, broiled octopus.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Patio cafe for 120; full menu available.
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Two-tiered seating at tables for 240, plus bar seating with 13 high bar chairs plus drink rails.
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"Excellent Greek Food, great atmosphere"
By nighthawk from Des Plaines, September 6, 2009
This is a great place. I have been here twice and both times sat outside. It is a great atmosphere to enjoy some of the best Greek food in the ci...
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"Terrible food topped with terrible service"
By swarnack from Loop, August 17, 2009
While the outside patio does offer some ambiance, it can no way make up for the fact that this has to be one of the worst Greek restaurants in the ...
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"The Best Greek Food In Greek Town"
By LechónMobile from Near West Side, August 8, 2008
I have been to almost all of the restaurants in Greek Town and like this place the best. It is very lively and the food is always top notch. I lo...
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