Athena Greek Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Athena Greek, a Greek-Mediterranean restaurant located in Chicago, IL. Known for its vibrant ambience, outstanding service, and delicious Greek cuisine, Athena Greek offers a range of traditional dishes with a modern twist. Customer favorites include the tender leg of lamb, flavorful saganaki, and classic spanakopita. The menu boasts vegan and vegetarian options, making it a great choice for all diners. The restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere with outdoor seating, perfect for enjoying a meal with friends and family. With prompt service, generous portions, and a diverse menu, Athena Greek ensures a memorable dining experience for all. Try the flaming saganaki for a unique appetizer experience or indulge in the mouthwatering Greek stuffed chicken. Whether you're a fan of Greek cuisine or looking to explore new flavors, Athena Greek is a must-visit destination.
Starters
Imported Feta & Olives
Delightful assortment of premium imported olives and feta cheese
Kalamari
Crispy rings of squid lightly coated in seasoned flour served with a side of cocktail sauce (Grilled option available)
Kolokithia
Lightly breaded zucchini slices seasoned and fried, served with our signature Skordalia spread
Meatless Dolmadakia
Vegetarian grape leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of rice, fresh herbs, and spices, served with Greek yogurt
Octopodi
Grilled octopus tossed in olive oil and lemon juice served on a bed of shredded cabbage
Olives
Patzaria
Roasted beets drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and tangy red wine vinegar, served with a side of skordalia spread
Shrimp Athena
Charred shrimp, peppers, onions, feta cheese sauteed, served in cast iron skillet
Soutzoukakia
Aromatic meatballs, simmered in a rich tomato sauce, garnished with crumbled feta cheese
Saganaki
Fried imported Kefalograviera cheese, flambeed with brandy finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Spanakopitakia
Triangle pies made with flaky phyllo dough, filled with a savory blend of spinach, feta cheese, onions, and aromatic herbs
Melitzanes
Slices of fried eggplant, served with a savory homemade tomato sauce, topped with crumbled feta cheese
Spreads
Choose or
Whipped Feta
Smooth feta cheese whipped with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Classic Spreads
Soup
Avgolemono
Traditional blend of chicken broth, rice, and a creamy lemon-egg sauce
Avgolemono (Bowl)
Traditional blend of chicken broth, rice, and a creamy lemon-egg sauce
Avgolemono (Quart)
Traditional blend of chicken broth, rice, and a creamy lemon-egg sauce
Single Athenian Salad
Green onion, fresh dill, and crumbled feta cheese tossed with fresh romaine lettuce, dressed in a Greek Vinaigrette
Single Village Salad
Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green bell peppers and pepperoncini, Kalamata olives and feta cheese with Greek Vinaigrette
Single Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoncini and Kalamata olives and feta cheese dressed with Greek Vinaigrette
Horta
Boiled dandeloin greens, EVOO, lemon
Salads
Main Entrees
Athenian Chicken
Marinated half-chicken with blend of Greek spices served with a side of fluffy rice and roasted potato wedge
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
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
Gyros Plate
Slices of seasoned lamb and beef gyro meat, served with pita bread, sliced tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce
Paidakia
Four lamb chops marinated in traditional Greek herbs, with a side of rice and roasted potato wedge
Pork Chops
Two charred pork chops marinated in a savory blend of herbs and spices, with a side of rice and roasted potato wedge
Braised Lamb
Slow-cooked lamb shank, braised in spiced tomato sauce, with a side of rice and roasted potato wedge
Arni Fournou
Oven-baked lamb marinated in a blend of garlic, fresh tomatoes, olive oil, rosemary, oregano, served with roasted potato
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
Leg Of Lamb
Roasted leg of lamb, sliced off the bone, with a side of rice and roasted potato wedge
Mousakas
Layer of braised beef sauce, sliced eggplant, zucchini, and potatoes, topped with a creamy bechamel sauce
Pastitsio
Layers of braised beef sauce and Greek-style macaroni pasta, topped with a creamy bechamel sauce
Yiouvesti
Braised beef in homemade tomato sauce, orzo pasta and shredded kefalotiri cheese
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
Exohiko
Tender shredded lamb mixed with feta cheese and spinach wrapped in Phyllo dough
In the Oven
From the Sea
Norweigian Salmon
Broiled fillet, accompanied by asparagus, with a side of rice and potato wedge
Bacalao
Fried cod served with skordalia, with a side of rice and roasted potato wedge
Spanakopita
Spinach, feta cheese, dill and scallions, wrapped in layers of flaky phyllo dough served with a roasted potato wedge
Veggie Gemista
Tomato and bell pepper stuffed with a hearty mixture of seasoned rice and herbs served with a roasted potato wedge
Vegetarian Pasta
Fettuccine pasta tossed in a savory tomato basil sauce with sauteed mushrooms, spinach, peppers, onions, and garlic
Veggie Kebobs
Two skewers of marinated zucchini, onion, eggplant and peppers served with a side of rice and roasted potato
Veggie Mousakas
Casserole layered with slices of eggplant, zucchini, and potatoes, topped with a creamy bechamel sauce
Vegetarian
On a Skewer
Chicken Kebob
Marinated chicken breast skewered with peppers and onions served with a side of rice and roasted potato
Beef Kebob
Tender cuts of beef, skewered with peppers and onions served with a side of rice and roasted potato
Pork Kebob
Marinated pork, skewered with peppers and onions served with a side of rice and roasted potato
Seafood Kebob
Salmon, swordfish, shrimp skewered with veggies, with a side of rice and potato
Souvlaki
Three tender mini skewers. Choose from chicken breast or pork, accompanied by tzatziki sauce and pita bread
Gigandes
Lima beans, baked in a light tomato sauce
Greek Fries
French fries, topped with crumbled feta cheese, lemon and oregano
Green Beans
Braised in tomato sauce
Oven Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potato wedges, with a blend of lemon and oregano
Rice Pilaf
Flavorful blend of short-grain rice
Okra
Braised in a tomato sauce
Fries
Spanakorizo
Rice cooked with spinach and herb in a light tomato sauce