Athena Restaurant

So we just left the book walking downtown St Augistine. Walking by Athena restaurant saw it was Greek. I couldn't help myself being half Greek I had to turn in. Because Peggy's boyfriend turned and she turned in.Tonya waited on us was pleasant as ever. Looking at the menu it's very authentic. I ordered the Greek Village salad Peggy ordered Caesar salad with chicken.Yum Yum can't wait I'm starving of course you know what that means it's guaranteed to taste better.Tonya didn't mention they have baklava. Yum Yum again can't wait. Nice thing as we're here for a couple more days so there may be a second trip back here. You should check it out.

This is the best Greek restaurant I've ever seen. Every item was excellent and I tried ones I've never seen. Try the lemon , chicken and rice soup, for instance. A standard gyro will also hit the spot. The waitresses couldn't be nicer. Ask for Ashley or Chloe if you get a choice. Everyone loves the baclava cheesecake at the end of the meal. There's an interesting wine list I never tried

In St. Augustine, by the sea,Lies The Athena, a gem so free.With fast, friendly service, oh so sweet,Peter's efficiency can't be beat! His humor sparkles like the Florida sun,With witty quips that make dining fun.From appetizers to desserts so divine,Each dish is crafted, perfectly fine. The ambiance buzzes with warmth and cheer,A haven of flavors that draws you near.So if culinary delights are what you seek,The Athena's the spot--let your taste buds speak! With Peter's charm and skills so rare,You'll leave with a smile, as light as the air.So gather your loved ones for a memorable night,At The Athena, everything feels just right!

Every time I come here, I am never less than amazed. Today I decided to try something different and got their lemon chicken and rice soup. If you're looking for something a little less filling than a gyro, I highly recommend! So tasty! I got the grape leaves as always which will forever remain a favorite. This is a great spot if you're in the downtown Saint Augustine area!

My co-workers and I stopped in for lunch.I love the indoor mural and the atmosphere of the restaurant. The waitress was servicing the restaurant by herself. But she was very quick, gave great service, was super friendly and got out food out.The gyro was very large and it tasted good. My coworker got the flaming cheese and it was fun watching the waitress light up and flame the cheese. Overall, it tasted good.

Had the gyro salad. I wasn't disappointed. Went with four friends. Everyone had the same. Simply delicious and owner is hilarious. Next time I have to try their cheese app that they set on fire. It smelled to die for.

Awwww! Really enjoyed this restuarant! We popped in on Sat night and they weren't too busy, which I was surprised cause it's in a great area, right on the main strip! Our server was amazing, so sweet and welcoming! We started with the flaming cheese, so fun, and unique taste, with the lemon squeezed on top, served with hot pita it was gone in flash.They have a few combo dinners served with Greek salad and a grape leave, we got the combo that you got to try 3 things, mousakka, pastichio, and spinach pie ( sorry probably misspelled those) It was delicious!! I really enjoyed everything!

We have been to this restaurant "years" ago and were glad it still is here! The food was great! The flaming cheese is a must for an app! I like the combination plates so I can try several things. We were celebrating my husband's birthday with our daughters who are normally busy with their own families but they made time for us..special! Service is good and the evening was very nice!

We stopped by before Nights of Lights and we were overall very impressed! The restaurant is right near the lights and had a fair number of tables available. I enjoyed the atmosphere and liked that the noise level inside was not crazy.We were all really hungry and the plates were definitely a good size! I split the spinach pie and pastistio plate. Both were really yummy! The spinach pie was a bit dry, but the filling was flavorful. I really liked the pastistio. It has great seasoning and was really satisfying. The Greek salad dressing was fabulous!Service was average, and overall we really enjoyed our meal.

The service is quick as well as your food arriving. I am a local and this place is never busy and they have great murals of St A history on all of walls in panoramic views of the city. An old Greek family owns this place, the Alcazar Cafe and Georgie's diner. The tzatziki is the best because of the high garlic level which we love. The saganaki cheese app for $15 is totally worth it. You will be hard pressed to find a Greek place in the area that offers this app. Who doesn't love acid and fat with flames!? You can order the paired dry red Greek wine to accompany this dish. The gyro is enormous and it is very to hard to finish. It is a great value for the restaurant. There is a lot gyro meat. There is not huge chunks of feta as you would expect. That is an upcharge. I adore feta but I don't get it as the sandwich is great without it. The house fries come on a good sized plate and are seasoned. They are hot and tasty. Great add for $4. We got 2 gyro sandwiches, saganaki and one Pepsi. With tax and auto added 18% tip you will spend $75. That is steep.