We were in Chicago for a couple of days and were told to try Athena Greek Restaurant. We wanted a casual lunch, we came right at opening and so we were the only ones in the restaurant at the time. We loved their outdoor seating and though that they're ambiance was great. I would say that the service was good, not great, but nothing bad. Our food came out in a timely manner and everything we had was great. We had meat skewers, their salad, and the lamb shank. Everything was so good, I would def want to come back and try more of their offerings.

Athena is a true gem for anyone craving authentic Greek cuisine. The standout dish for me was the fried cheese - it's a must-try! Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and bursting with flavor. The calamari was equally impressive, incredibly fresh and perfectly cooked. If you're looking for something hearty, the Greek gyro plate is a great option. It's generously portioned, big enough to share with another person without leaving you hungry. Overall, Athena delivers a fantastic dining experience with flavorful, well-prepared dishes. Highly recommend!

What a cute place. The ceiling opened up and the breeze felt so refreshing. Gorgeous night. We shared the fried cheese appetizer with lemon sooooo good. We shared the gyro platter and I had a cocktail, which paired well with our meal. Service was excellent. Omg don't usually eat much meat and definitely not lamb but this was so good. Only disappointment was the cheese appetizer was expecting them to flambee at table like greek island restaurant ... but they don't.

Wow first place we went to after touching down and was so impressed by the ambiance, service, and FOOD!!!! The menu is pretty expansive. We started with some whipped feta (tasted amazing with the bread they served), the octapodi (charbroiled octopus), the greek combo plate, and wow the cheesecake baklava had us speechless. It's going to be hard to eat greek food outside of this spot in the US. They know what they're doing in there!

Came here for dinner with 2 other friends and really enjoyed my meal. The restaurant is fairly big and there is both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor back patio is amazing and gives off a great ambiance. The restaurant itself is fairly casual and great for group dinners. For appetizers we shared the saganaki and greek salad and both were great! For my main course I got the Athenian chicken and it was delicious! This is a big dish as it's half a chicken, so I suggest sharing this with another person as I barely ate half of it since I had appetizers. Drinks were made well and the service was friendly and attentive!

Athena is beyond mythical. This Greek gem has great food, an amazing patio, and a bar that catches the perfect winds from that patio. The food is solid and the drinks are great. The frappe was abit of a let down, Overall, it's worth coming in to hear OPA! As the saganaki lights up

Restaurant was clean and welcoming. The staff were kind and attentive. This was my first time trying Greek food and it did not disappoint. Check out some of the pictures of the restaurant and our meals.