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Athena Restaurant, Chicago, IL

Athena Restaurant

4.7
4.7
2882 Reviews
$30 and under
Greek
212 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
8:30 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
Nestled in the heart of Chicago's vibrant 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 features an array of classic dishes prepared with authentic recipes passed down through generations. From succulent souvlaki and moussaka to irresistible baklava, every bite tells a story of Greece's culinary legacy. Step into our warm and inviting ambiance, where the spirit of Greek hospitality embraces you. Our attentive staff is dedicated to ensuring your visit is nothing short of exceptional. Whether you're seeking a romantic dinner for two, a lively gathering with friends, or a taste of Greece in the heart of the Windy City, Athena Restaurant is the perfect destination. Join us and let the flavors and ambiance of Greece elevate your dining experience to new heights.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Greek
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Greektown
  • Cross Street
    Between Adams and Jackson, on Halsted
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Vegan

Experiences

  • Celebrate Easter 2025 at Athena

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Make Athena your continuing or first-time Easter tradition as we kick off the spring season! We will have your favor Greek menu favorites, along with our signature lamb-focused menu. When making your reservation, please specify in the comments that you are interested in our Easter menu.
    Celebrate Easter 2025 at Athena photo

What 2,882 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Athena Restaurant in Greektown offers a charming dining experience with its beautiful glass dining room and "top notch" service. Guests rave about the "delicious food," "fantastic ambience," and "strong cocktails." Although some dishes can be inconsistent, the "friendly and attentive staff" ensures a memorable visit.
2,882 Reviews
  1. Machelle

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently outstanding! My go to restaurant in Greektown

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Lynette

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Love, love, loved! We arrived an hour before our reservation and it worked out fine. Our waiter, Mario, was fantastic and the server who assisted was kind and attentive. The valet was kind and prompt. The food and ambience was terrific.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Jeff VIP

    Indiana208 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu, great traditions, great customer service!

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  4. Sue VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Relaxing atmosphere. Amazing service. Delicious food!! Can’t to go back.

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  5. MelissaM

    Chicago19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant in Greektown for its ambience and wonderful service

    1 person found this helpful

  6. margaret

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had lunch with an old UIC colleague. Location was perfect; food excellent; service great

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  7. DeannaB

    Chicago4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is always fabulous. The menu and food were a little disappointing. For example, taramasalata is my favorite thing to order at Greek restaurants. This was by far the worst that I have ever had. I even asked the waiter if we had received the wrong dish, but alas it was not.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was very attentive, the food was exceptional and the ambiance made our dinner extremely enjoyable.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Jeff

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very lovely place for a corp lunch. Foods great. I’d say it’s more street food feeling but only because I got the Gyro plate.

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  10. Luis VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent location and the atmosphere in the large glass dining room is an amazing experience. Food is cooked to perfection and their signature cocktails were delicious. Most importantly, their service and hosting is top notch.

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FAQs

Athena Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Athena Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2882 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. Greektown

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Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Athena Restaurant

212 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Adams and Jackson, on Halsted
  • Neighbourhood
    Greektown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 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
    Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Vegan
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