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Athena

Cuisine: European, Greek, Mediterranean, Vegetarian

Price Range: $

10Best Says

The restaurant is dedicated to the city of Athens which has been around for some four millennia. Athena has been flaming saganaki since 1997. A glass atrium and summer patio sets this Greek restaurant apart from the rest in Greektown. The outdoor space is a three-tiered structure that features brick walkways, 30-foot trees, colorful flowers and a waterfall. Launch with sliced zucchini lightly breaded and fried, served with garicky skordalia spread; charred octopus; or spicy meatballs. The menu features classic Greek dishes, including braised lamb, dolmades, lemon egg-drop soup, gyros, moussaka and half-chicken baked with potatoes, olive oil, lemon and oregano. Seafood, charbroiled kabobs and a combo plate of moussaka, pastitsio, dolmades, leg of lamb, rice, potato and vegetables don't disappoint. There's free valet parking for Athena diners!

Address:

212 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60661
312-655-0000

Hours:

Daily 11am-11pm

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jacky Runice
Chicago Local Expert

Greek: "Weather permitting, sit on the outdoor patio and enjoy your Mediterranean meal with a view of the Chicago skyline."

Best for Greek Because: The atrium and outdoor dining space set it apart from other Greektown restaurants.

Main Menu
- Cold Appetizers
  
  Feta
  
  Imported Greek Feta Cheese ($9.00)
  
  Patzaria
  
  Fresh sliced beets served with skordalia ($8.00)
  
  Olives
  
  ($5.00)
- Hot Appetizers
  
  Feta Zesti
  
  Feta cheese baked in between sliced tomatoes and herbs ($10.00)
  
  Kalamari
  
  Fried squid served with cocktail sauce and lemon ($13.00)
  
  Kolokithakia
  
  Sliced zucchini lightly breaded and fried, served with skordalia spread ($8.00)
  
  Kotosouvlakia
  
  Cubes of chicken breast broiled on a skewer (3 skewers) ($13.00)
  
  Loukaniko
  
  Greek pork sausage char-broiled ($14.00)
  
  Melitzanes
  
  Sliced eggplant lightly breaded and fried. Topped with diced tomatoes and cheese ($9.00)
  
  Octapodi
  
  Char-broiled octopus seasoned in olive oil and vinegar ($18.00)
  
  Piperies Florinis
  
  Roasted red peppers stuffed with feta cheese and herbs ($9.00)
  
  Saganaki
  
  Goat cheese lightly breaded in flour and flamed in brandy Not flamed outside ($8.00)
  
  Shrimp Athena
  
  Shrimp, tomatoes, onions, green and red peppers, and feta cheese ($14.00)
  
  Soutzoukakia
  
  Spicy meatballs made of ground lamb and beef, sautéed in tomato sauce ($9.00)
  
  Souvlakia
  
  Cubes of pork tenderloin broiled on a skewer (3 skewers) ($13.00)
  
  Spanakopitakia
  
  Cocktail size spinach cheese pies ($8.00)
- Authentic Greek Dishes
  
  Arni Aginarato
  
  Baked lamb, artichokes, egg-lemon sauce ($21.00)
  
  Arni Fournou
  
  Baked lamb, potatoes, garlic & olive oil ($21.00)
  
  Arni Kokkinisto
  
  Braised lamb in tomato sauce ($23.00)
  
  Arni Psito
  
  Sliced roasted leg of lamb ($22.00)
  
  Dolmades
  
  Rice and ground beef wrapped in grape vine leaves and topped with egg-lemon sauce ($17.00)
  
  Gyros
  
  Served on a bed of onions and tomatoes, with pita bread and tzatziki sauce ($15.00)
  
  Kota Riganati
  
  Half-chicken baked with potatoes olive oil, lemon and oregano ($17.00)
  
  Mousakas
  
  Layers of eggplant, zucchini, potato, ground beef and cheese, topped with bechamel sauce ($17.00)
  
  Pastitsio
  
  Baked macaroni mixed with seasoned ground beef and cheese, topped with bechamel sauce. Served with peas ($17.00)
  
  Pikilia
  
  Pastitsio, dolmades, leg of lamb, rice, potato and vegetables ($18.00)
  
  Spanakopita
  
  Spinach and feta cheese wrapped in filo dough and baked. Served with a side of rice ($16.00)
- Salads
  
  Horiatiki
  
  Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, olives, feta cheese ($8.00)
  
  Maroulosalata
  
  Chopped romaine lettuce, green onion and dill tossed with feta cheese and our homemade Greek dressing ($8.00)
  
  House Salad
  
  Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta cheese ($7.00)
- Pastas
  
  Makaronia Me Laxanika
  
  Seasonal vegetable pasta ($17.00)
- Vegetarian
  
  Vegetarian Moussaka
  
  Layers of eggplant, zucchini, potato and cream sauce ($17.00)
- Seafood
  
  Bakaliaros Skordalia
  
  Pan-fried cod fish filet served with skordalia ($18.00)
  
  Lake Superior Whitefish
  
  Lightly seasoned and broiled with lemon sauce ($19.00)
  
  Solomos Psitos
  
  Norwegian Salmon ($23.00)
  
  Souvlaki Thalassinon
  
  Salmon, swordfish, shrimp kabob with vegetables ($21.00)
  
  Tsipoura Sti Shara
  
  Whole Mediterranean Seabass
- Char-Broiled
  
  Brizola Hirini
  
  Center cut pork chop ($23.00)
  
  Brizola Mosharisia
  
  16 oz. Ribeye broiled to your liking and served with rice and potatoes ($36.00)
  
  Kotopoulo Ala Athena
  
  (Allow 25 Minutes) Half-chicken char-broiled with lemon and oregano ($19.00)
  
  Paidakia
  
  Five thin lamb chops lamb chops served with rice and potatoes ($36.00)
  
  Souvlaki Kebab
  
  Chicken or Pork Kebab with vegetables ($17.00)
  
  Souvlaki Mosharisio
  
  Cubes of filet broiled on a skewer with tomatoes, onions and green peppers ($19.00)
  
  Gemisto Kotopoulo
  
  Boneless, skinless chicken breast stuffed with spinach and feta cheese, topped with melted kaseri cheese ($19.00)
- Side Dishes
  
  Bamia
  
  Okra braised in tomato sauce ($6.00)
  
  Fasolakia
  
  Green beans braised in tomato sauce ($6.00)
  
  Gigandes
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Patates Lemonates
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Rice Pilaf
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Spanakorizo
  
  Sautéed spinach rice ($8.00)

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