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Inspired by the beauty and spirit of the Mediterranean, Athena embodies its lively atmosphere, fresh cuisine and warm hospitality. Our complete indoor and outdoor seating will transport you to the Greek Isles and can accommodate small and large parties for any occasion. Our goal is to create a warm environment for people to gather around a table with family and friends to feel at home.
Traditional Greek food in a spacious setting featuring an outdoor patio with sweeping city views.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 212 S Halsted St #1, Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: (312) 655-0000
Website: http://www.athenachicago.com/
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Reviews
Kumar Changavar
Firstly, the ambience- There may be other areas within but we sat in the main area. It is quite understated. Not too garish. I quite liked it.
Second, the Service- It was quite courteous and efficient. Granted that there was not too much crowd. But still it was quite decent.
Third, the food – There are a great deal of vegetarian options. We had the skewer, tge salad and some dips. They were all great. Very tasty. The wine they recommended to our preference of full bodied- St.George was very good and paired well.
Great experience overall.
… moreSecond, the Service- It was quite courteous and efficient. Granted that there was not too much crowd. But still it was quite decent.
Third, the food – There are a great deal of vegetarian options. We had the skewer, tge salad and some dips. They were all great. Very tasty. The wine they recommended to our preference of full bodied- St.George was very good and paired well.
Great experience overall.
Frank Segura
Beautiful welcoming Greek Restaurant. Clean, wheel chair accessible, visible from street, street parking or valet. Near train and bus station . When you walk in you’ll be greeted with a smile and make you feel at home to a Greek oasis in Chicago. Beautiful Decor and bar with people ready to give you the Greek tour on gastronomy and culture aid by good Greek music. Cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Excellence on presentation, freshness, seasoning, flavor. Excellent Chef ….Is November 2025 we visited Athens, Corfu and Crete just last April so we had high expectations when comparing of course and we were very pleased with service, food, ambiance also met Nick and Nissa managers of the place and see the high standards of service on this must visit place to seat and have a wonderful experience. Loved food, strong coffee, Baklava cheese cake (they have orange cake also besides other options)and of course proper finish of nice meal with Tsipouro or after dinner drinks from bar. Must try and perhaps be the highlight of your day. I know we are coming back when visiting Chicago again
… moreJennifer
The food was amazing, and the portions were generous. I had the best veggie moussaka I’ve ever tasted. It was creamy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious! The dessert options had a nice variety, and the ice cream was light and not overly sweet. The ambiance made it feel like being transported to the Greek Islands, with a lovely atmosphere and a beautiful fountain that really added to the experience. The server was very nice, and the staff overall were just as welcoming. I can’t wait to return and bring family or friends along to enjoy it too.
… moreOg Club
Great staff, food ways delicious and fresh. If you want to go to a nice cute place to eat, stop by here for sure
… moreDari’s Passport & Plate
Went during Greek Fest so it was really busy, but we were seated quickly and the service was honestly impressive. The terrace is beautiful and I definitely recommend sitting outside if you can. Bread was disappointing, but the meat was juicy (though not quite cooked to medium well as ordered). My friend had the lamb and really enjoyed it. We skipped drinks and dessert since we were so full, but our bill still came close to $100.
… morevennie Spetsieris
My 1st visit to Greektown we ate from out of town. Beautiful decor. Many rooms to choose from. Outdoor seating as well. Food was very good except for the tarama it had an off taste. The lamb was really good. We got the mousaka, the gyro plate, but the lamb with potatoes was the best. Athena should be on everyone list for greektown eateries.
… moreKS
First of all: Within price point, if you are coming to downtown Chicago and want fine-dining traditional Greek cuisine, and you don’t necessarily feel like being in suit and tie? You will not go wrong in this location. Athena Greek Restaurant is outstanding for its price point.
Second of all: Be aware of the price point. I have noticed comments that hint people weren’t ready. You should expect for a two person table a $100+ range meal, and closer to $150 if you are enjoying some of their fine selection of wine. Be aware of this price before coming in. With that said? Is it worth the price?
Oh yes… yes it is.
Now, I am a lover of many traditional dishes like Dolmades, Gyros, Pastisio and the like, and so a country-style traditional staple like Exohiko sings to my pallet. My spouse tried the Arni Fournou after a selection of their spreads. The lamb was melt in your mouth perfection, precisely and wonderfully seasoned. I had just a taste of their dish and was a little jealous until I took a good bite of mine. Creamy, with the pastry being a buttery that made you feel warm inside. The feta and spinach merge all together in a way that makes you remember a ‘spinach pie,’ and yet… it is something entirely different and wonderful. I had just the briefest of “Anton Ego” moments at that first bite. It did not quite bring me to tears, but the love and skill with which it was made was exquisite. I will almost certainly try the Braised Lamb or perhaps their Dolmades next time I have the chance to come here (not often. I’d love to rate restaurants like this until I pass out in a food coma, but we all live on a budget. Today was special.).
It is not often that I enjoy a table wine with my meal, but I will say that they have an excellent selection of lighter, just slightly fruitier wines that pair well with the meal, and their cocktail selection is equally robust.
The ambiance is just the right level of rustic. You can be seated indoors if it is “Chicago weather,” but if the sun is bright, the patio is well apportioned, the seating is comfortable and the umbrellas give the right quality of shade to shield the eyes of all diners. The decor pulls you just far enough off of the busy streets to briefly transport you away, looking up into the sky above and feeling for a moment like you’re not really in Chicago. No… you’re not in Corinth, sadly, but enjoy a moment to pretend.
The staff is attentive, and the music is just light enough not to be oeverwhelming. Staff is knowledgeable of the food and can offer good suggestions. The selection is just broad enough for a good sampling for all who like Greek.
For the price? Excellent. You will pay, but you will be fed like a king, and you will walk away full and hopefully very happy.
… moreSecond of all: Be aware of the price point. I have noticed comments that hint people weren’t ready. You should expect for a two person table a $100+ range meal, and closer to $150 if you are enjoying some of their fine selection of wine. Be aware of this price before coming in. With that said? Is it worth the price?
Oh yes… yes it is.
Now, I am a lover of many traditional dishes like Dolmades, Gyros, Pastisio and the like, and so a country-style traditional staple like Exohiko sings to my pallet. My spouse tried the Arni Fournou after a selection of their spreads. The lamb was melt in your mouth perfection, precisely and wonderfully seasoned. I had just a taste of their dish and was a little jealous until I took a good bite of mine. Creamy, with the pastry being a buttery that made you feel warm inside. The feta and spinach merge all together in a way that makes you remember a ‘spinach pie,’ and yet… it is something entirely different and wonderful. I had just the briefest of “Anton Ego” moments at that first bite. It did not quite bring me to tears, but the love and skill with which it was made was exquisite. I will almost certainly try the Braised Lamb or perhaps their Dolmades next time I have the chance to come here (not often. I’d love to rate restaurants like this until I pass out in a food coma, but we all live on a budget. Today was special.).
It is not often that I enjoy a table wine with my meal, but I will say that they have an excellent selection of lighter, just slightly fruitier wines that pair well with the meal, and their cocktail selection is equally robust.
The ambiance is just the right level of rustic. You can be seated indoors if it is “Chicago weather,” but if the sun is bright, the patio is well apportioned, the seating is comfortable and the umbrellas give the right quality of shade to shield the eyes of all diners. The decor pulls you just far enough off of the busy streets to briefly transport you away, looking up into the sky above and feeling for a moment like you’re not really in Chicago. No… you’re not in Corinth, sadly, but enjoy a moment to pretend.
The staff is attentive, and the music is just light enough not to be oeverwhelming. Staff is knowledgeable of the food and can offer good suggestions. The selection is just broad enough for a good sampling for all who like Greek.
For the price? Excellent. You will pay, but you will be fed like a king, and you will walk away full and hopefully very happy.
Lia Barkat
Used valet. Very pretty. Our server was just okay. Seated and took our order. Food and wine cost a little higher than others.
Did not give us a new plate when we ordered a gyro plate to share and said to use our bread plate which I found odd. Bread looked nice but was dry and not warm and was looking forward to good Greek bread. The gyro plate looked great. Nice and crispy meat but the pita not the best and tomato mushy which could be because its not in season so just picked on the meat and good tzatziki. Our server did not come around to see if everything okay and place was empty and the men were standing around chatting. Our glasses were empty for a while and did not ask if we wanted more than 1 wine either so we just asked another server for our check. It was starting to pick up and i am sure some enjoy this place very much but we Will go back to next door. Valet staff awesome!
… moreDid not give us a new plate when we ordered a gyro plate to share and said to use our bread plate which I found odd. Bread looked nice but was dry and not warm and was looking forward to good Greek bread. The gyro plate looked great. Nice and crispy meat but the pita not the best and tomato mushy which could be because its not in season so just picked on the meat and good tzatziki. Our server did not come around to see if everything okay and place was empty and the men were standing around chatting. Our glasses were empty for a while and did not ask if we wanted more than 1 wine either so we just asked another server for our check. It was starting to pick up and i am sure some enjoy this place very much but we Will go back to next door. Valet staff awesome!
Whitney Carson
I love it here. The ambiance is warm and welcoming and the food is delicious. Service is amazing! 10/10 no notes
… moreGeorgeanne Katsuleas
Really enjoyed Athena. Bright, pretty room in the front, great atmosphere. Good variety of Greek standards. Shared a bunch of appetizers. All were very good….souvlaki, horatiki salad, spanakopita! Great lunch spot, will be back in the summer for open air!
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