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Athena Greek Restaurant

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Athena Greek Restaurant is one of the best greek restaurants in Chicago for dining, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Athena Greek Restaurant is an easy greek restaurant option in Chicago in Chicago to suggest without needing a long explanation. Saganaki and Octapodi also give you a decent sense of the menu.

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Rating (Google) 8.8
3,481 reviews
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8.8
Rating
Based on 3481 reviews
Best used for
Greek in Chicago
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
Chicago · 212 S Halsted St #1, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
Price
Moderate spend
Google rating
8.8 from 3,481 reviews
Address
Chicago | 212 S Halsted St #1, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
What to order

Signature dishes at Athena Greek Restaurant

Saganaki

Fried imported Kefalograviera cheese, flambeed with brandy finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Octapodi

Grilled octopus tossed in olive oil and lemon juice served on a bed of shredded cabbage

Shrimp Mikrolimano

Sautéed Shrimp served in a rich tomato sauce infused with white wine, and garnished crumbled feta cheese

Lamb Chops

Four lamb chops marinated in traditional Greek herbs, with a side of rice and roasted potato wedge

Arni Aginarato

Tender lamb shank simmered with bright artichokes and carrots in a savory egg-lemon sauce

Why go

What makes Athena Greek Restaurant worth the move

Athena Greek Restaurant is a clean first click in Chicago in Chicago when you want a greek restaurant option you can trust. Saganaki and Octapodi also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 3,481 Google reviews.

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Public rating
8.8 from 3,481 Google reviews
Style
Greek in Chicago
Spend
Moderate spend

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Google rating: 8.8 from 3,481 reviews
Price point: $$
Popular dishes: Saganaki, Octapodi, Shrimp Mikrolimano
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