Menu

Introducing the menu at Athena Greek Restaurant, located at 212 S Halsted St Chicago, IL 60661, offers a variety of authentic Greek dishes. From starters like Imported Feta & Olives and Kalamari to classic spreads like Whipped Feta, the menu is filled with flavorful options. Customers rave about the fried cheese appetizer and the Greek gyro plate, praising the freshness and generous portions. The ambiance of the restaurant, with its outdoor seating and great service, adds to the overall dining experience. Don't miss out on trying the Greek combo plate and the cheesecake baklava for a truly satisfying meal. Athena Greek Restaurant is a gem for anyone craving delicious Greek cuisine in a casual and welcoming setting.

Starters

Starters

Imported Feta & Olives

Delightful assortment of premium imported olives and feta cheese

$12.00

Kalamari

Crispy rings of squid lightly coated in seasoned flour served with a side of cocktail sauce (Grilled option available)

$22.00

Kolokithia

Lightly breaded zucchini slices seasoned and fried, served with our signature Skordalia spread

$12.00

Meatless Dolmadakia

Vegetarian grape leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of rice, fresh herbs, and spices, served with Greek yogurt

$10.00

Melitzanes

Slices of fried eggplant, served with a savory homemade tomato sauce, topped with crumbled feta cheese

$14.00

Octopodi

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

$27.00

Olives

$11.00

Patzaria

Roasted beets drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and tangy red wine vinegar, served with a side of skordalia spread

$12.00

Shrimp Athena

Charred shrimp, peppers, onions, feta cheese sauted, served in cast iron skillet

$23.00

Soutzoukakia

Aromatic meatballs, simmered in a rich tomato sauce, garnished with crumbled feta cheese

$16.00

Saganaki

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

$13.00

Spanakopitakia

Triangle pies made with flaky phyllo dough, filled with a savory blend of spinach, feta cheese, onions, and aromatic herbs

$14.00

Spreads

Choose 1 or 3

$14.00

Whipped Feta

Smooth feta cheese whipped with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

$14.00

Classic Spreads

Classic Spreads

Soup

Soup

Avgolemono (Bowl)

Traditional blend of chicken broth, rice, and a creamy lemon-egg sauce

$9.00

Avgolemono (Quart)

Traditional blend of chicken broth, rice, and a creamy lemon-egg sauce

$12.00

Single Athenian Salad

Green onion, fresh dill, and crumbled feta cheese tossed with fresh romaine lettuce, dressed in a Greek Vinaigrette

$12.00

Single Village Salad

Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green bell peppers and pepperoncini, Kalamata olives and feta cheese with Greek Vinaigrette

$13.00

Single Greek Salad

Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoncini and Kalamata olives and feta cheese dressed with Greek Vinaigrette

$14.00

Horta

Boiled dandeloin greens, EVOO, lemon

$12.00

Salads

Salads

Main Entrees

Main Entrees

Athenian Chicken

Marinated half-chicken with blend of Greek spices served with a side of fluffy rice and roasted potato wedge

$25.00

Dolmades

Grape leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, herbs, and spices, gently simmered in an egg-lemon sauce, served with a potato wedge

$22.00

Greek Stuffed Chicken

Chicken breast filled with spinach, feta cheese, and Mediterranean herbs, topped with mozzarella cheese and egg-lemon sauce, served on a bed of rice

$22.00

Gyros Plate

Slices of seasoned lamb and beef gyro meat, served with pita bread, sliced tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce

$20.00

Paidakia

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

$48.00

Pork Chops

Two charred pork chops marinated in a savory blend of herbs and spices, with a side of rice and roasted potato wedge

$28.00

Arni Aginarato

Tender lamb shank simmered with bright artichokes and carrots in a savory egg lemon sauce (Weekends only, limited quantity)

$33.00

Braised Lamb

Slow-cooked lamb shank, braised in spiced tomato sauce, with a side of rice and roasted potato wedge

$34.00

Arni Fournou

Oven-baked lamb marinated in a blend of garlic, fresh tomatoes, olive oil, rosemary, oregano, served with roasted potato

$33.00

Chicken Riganati

Oven baked half-chicken, seasoned with garlic, oregano, lemon juice, and olive oil, garlic with a side of rice and roasted potato wedge

$23.00

Leg of Lamb

Roasted leg of lamb, sliced off the bone, with a side of rice and roasted potato wedge

$32.00

Mousakas

Layer of braised beef sauce, sliced eggplant, zucchini, and potatoes, topped with a creamy bchamel sauce

$23.00

Pastitsio

Layers of braised beef sauce and Greek-style macaroni pasta, topped with a creamy bchamel sauce

$23.00

Yiouvesti

Braised beef in homemade tomato sauce, orzo pasta and shredded kefalotiri cheese

$28.00

Meat Gemista

Bell pepper and tomato, stuffed with a hearty mixture of ground beef, seasoned rice, herbs, and diced, baked served with a roasted potato wedge

$23.00

Exohiko

Tender shredded lamb mixed with feta cheese and spinach wrapped in Phyllo dough

$25.00

In the Oven

In the Oven

From the Sea

From the Sea

Norweigian Salmon

Broiled fillet, accompanied by asparagus, with a side of rice and potato wedge

$36.00

Bacalao

Fried cod served with skordalia, with a side of rice and roasted potato wedge

$30.00

Spanakopita

Spinach, feta cheese, dill and scallions, wrapped in layers of flaky phyllo dough served with a roasted potato wedge

$23.00

Veggie Gemista

Tomato and bell pepper stuffed with a hearty mixture of seasoned rice and herbs served with a roasted potato wedge

$23.00

Vegetarian Pasta

Fettuccine pasta tossed in a savory tomato basil sauce with sauted mushrooms, spinach, peppers, onions, and garlic

$21.00

Veggie Kebobs

Two skewers of marinated zucchini, onion, eggplant and peppers served with a side of rice and roasted potato

$21.00

Veggie Mousakas

Casserole layered with slices of eggplant, zucchini, and potatoes, topped with a creamy bchamel sauce

$23.00

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

On a Skewer

On a Skewer

Chicken Kebob

Marinated chicken breast skewered with peppers and onions served with a side of rice and roasted potato

$23.00

Beef Kebob

Tender cuts of beef, skewered with peppers and onions served with a side of rice and roasted potato

$36.00

Pork Kebob

Marinated pork, skewered with peppers and onions served with a side of rice and roasted potato

$23.00

Seafood Kebob

Salmon, swordfish, shrimp skewered with veggies, with a side of rice and potato

$33.00

Souvlaki

Three tender mini skewers. Choose from chicken breast or pork, accompanied by tzatziki sauce and pita bread

$20.00

Gigandes

Lima beans, baked in a light tomato sauce

$12.00

Greek Fries

French fries, topped with crumbled feta cheese, lemon and oregano

$12.00

Fries

$9.00

Green Beans

Braised in tomato sauce

$11.00

Oven Roasted Potatoes

Roasted potato wedges, with a blend of lemon and oregano

$9.00

Rice Pilaf

Flavorful blend of short-grain rice

$8.00

Spanakorizo

Rice cooked with spinach and herb in a light tomato sauce

$12.00

Rice & Potato

$8.00

Okra

Braised in a tomato sauce

$10.00

Sides

Sides

Desserts

Desserts

Baklava

$13.00

Galaktobouriko

$12.00

Cheesecake Baklava

$15.00

Greek Yogurt

$13.00

Rizogalo

$10.00

Chocolate Fudge Cake

$13.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake

$14.00

Portokalopita

$14.00

Pita Bread

$2.00

Pita Bread (Gluten Free)

$3.00

Veggie for Spreads

$4.00

Extra Tzatziki

$2.00

Extras

Extras

Drinks

Drinks

Pepsi Can

$3.00

Diet Pepsi Can

$3.00

Starry Can

$3.00

Ice Mountain Water Bottle

$3.00