Parthenon
3.8
from - Neighborhood: Greektown
- 314 S. Halsted St.
- Chicago, IL 60661
- 312-726-2407
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
The owners make several claims: 1) Their restaurant is the oldest in the neighborhood. 2) They invented flaming saganaki in 1968, and it has since been exported to Greece, and 3) Parthenon was the place that brought gyros to Chicago. What we know for sure: There are more than 140 dishes offered, including sea bass, red snapper, calamari, moussaka and vegetarian preparations. Portions are huge. You can even order a whole roasted suckling pig (feeds 12; call ahead) and lamb's head. The floors in the cocktail lounge feature green Greek marble; the dining room seats 300 and can accommodate private parties.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Halsted and Jackson.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 8 Halsted; 126 Jackson. Blue Line Train: UIC/Halsted stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday.
- Cuisine:
- Greek
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For groups of six or more.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Late Night and On-site Merchandise. T-shirts, pants, coffee cups. No children's menu. Private parties up to 150 people can be accommodated.
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- Saganaki, rotisserie lamb, lamb's head.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 400 people.
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"How do you say "mixed bag" in Greek?"
By Comensal from Oak Park, September 5, 2009
In serious need of a lamb fix, I stopped by Parthenon for the first time in many years. The place has been in business for 41 years, according to t...
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"Only Place in Greektown "
By ChiFoodie from Lakeview, April 1, 2009
I have been going there for years and will continue. Great for groups or a nice meal out with that special someone. They treat even the non-regular...
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"LOVE IT!"
By mrtnyeti from Uptown, February 14, 2009
This is one of my most frequented Chicago restaurants. I have been here 15+ times and never once have I had poor service or food. The food is awe...
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