Since 1909, The Athenian Seafood Restaurant And Bar has been a beloved locally owned landmark serving up delicious American and seafood cuisine. With breakfast served all day, our menu offers something for everyone, whether you’re in the mood for a classic eggs benedict or fresh seafood catch of the day. Our cozy atmosphere and welcoming staff make dining with us a memorable experience for locals and tourists alike. Come visit us and taste the tradition of excellence that has made us a staple in the community for over a century.
Low-key local institution serving breakfast, seafood, burgers & more with views of the market & bay.
Maxim Smirnoff
We came in for lunch and, as it was really busy, waited about 20 minutes for a table.
The food was very good. The prawn cocktail was super fresh – big, juicy prawns with an amazing sauce. We loved it so much, we should have ordered two. For my main, I had the seafood sauté – a generous portion packed with chunks of fish and seafood, really delicious. My partner had steak with salad, which was great too.
Service was friendly and efficient.
It’s clearly an iconic spot in Pike Place Market, especially knowing some scenes from Sleepless in Seattle were filmed here.
… moreLilypad
Great food and the atmosphere was nice. The view of the waterfront was beautiful and our server was punctual and nice. Many of the tables for 3+ people were small and it felt a little claustrophobic, and some of the silverware provided was dirty. Apart from those things this is a good spot for a burger or fish food.
… moreCale Lewis
Great location, decent service, the food is hit or miss. They’ve got drink and food items on the walls that are no longer on the menu.. one day your food is great, another not so much. Today I got the red snapper fish and chips. Ordinarily fantastic, today the portion was greasy and half the normal size. It was not good.. I guess it’s probably better for my health that the portion was so small. 6 bites of fish.. $24.99
… morecat
food was pretty decent, the sizes are rather small for the price, but it’s the pike place area. server was nice, seemed like they were in a bit of a rush sometimes though. the seating is very weird as you can only fit a certain amount of people in the booths, so if you have a bigger group, be aware. nice view of the waterfront as well !!
… moreNancy Reynolds
Part of Pike’s Place Market, small, cramped dark environment. I had the seafood pasta. After adding a generous amount of salt, it was pretty good. The green beans in the dish were a little too crispy for my taste. The waitress was busy but efficient. Spent $120 with tip.
… moreJP Boustany
The food is outstanding and David our server was awesome. Clam chowder was excellent, the clams and mussels appetizer was amazing and the grilled seafood salad top-notch. We don’t live here but if we did we would be come back!!
… moreMr. Sushimike Experiment
Ugh…. came here after reading a lot of reviews and it’s definitely for the tourist…. Order the dozen oysters on the half show and that was good and I also ordered the shrimp and spicy garlic cream sauce….And that was good…. But unfortunately, my large bowl clam chowder was lukewarm at best and the vegetables were still crunchy so I only finish half the bowl because lukewarm clam chowder does not work for me…my sister had half dozen of oysters and the clam chowder, and she agreed that the clam chowder was lukewarm and mediocre…ugh….oh well, what do you expect it’s at pikes market and it’s definitely a tourist trap… but the view was nice
… moreChar Lopez
I always stop at The Athenian when I’m at Pike Place Market, it just feels like part of the experience. I love the vibe, the people-watching, and the overall energy of being right in the heart of the market. The service is always great. The food is a bit overpriced in my opinion, but that’s probably the cost of the location.
… moreIan DeSilva
For as busy a restaurant as this is, they do an amazing job staying organized and the staff is very prompt and attentive. I recently went again with my wife and my mom, who was visiting from across thw country, and who is a huge Sleepless In Seattle fan. We had calamari as an appetizer, the chowder bowl, and shrimp and chips amd everything was fantastic. The drinks were great as well. Not a bad price either!
… moreLucas
On a Saturday, we found ourselves seeking shelter. We sat at the looking out over the sound reflecting on life and the choices that brought us to this moment. When the ⛄ IPA was served followed quickly by piping hot & , we knew this particular choice was a 5/5. Great food, service and views. An ideal lunch spot as you wander around Pikes Place.
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