I have been craving a real Gyro....(not the imitation ones you get at fast food places)...so my husband and I headed to Indy to try "Athens". (We live in Muncie, which is about an hour away from Indy)
OMG!!! The Gyro I got was AMAZING!!!
It was EXACTLY what I was craving!!
Turns out our waitress was the owners sister and she told us a lot about the restaurant and its traditions. About 1/2 way through our meal the owner, Tina, came by asking how our meal was and we soon became fast friends!!! (She even bought us our dessert!!!)
We will SO be going back!!!!
Athens is our favorite restaurant. The food is wonderful and the service excellent. Vlasis makes the best Cosmo. The best part is the family. Tina, Vlasis, Lily, Payton, GJ, Georgia, Oliver, Shelley are so warm and caring.
Great atmosphere! Relaxed. Food was fresh and delicious. This should be a place you give a shot. Two people for lunch under $40 with appetizers. Thanks for the food. Meredith you rock!
WOW
ITS FABULOUS! FREASH Clean tasting will be back!!
Staff Excellent!!
Great assortment of adult beverages!!!
Will be back this is permanently booked marked!!
Food was amazing. Service was outstanding. It was a nice atmosphere but not really an intimate setting if you're out on a date night. Will definitely visit again.
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Thank goodness we braved the wintry conditions for dinner!
The brick & mortar - Nice atmosphere. Well decorated with engaging artwork and architectural details. Though it's in a strip mall, this place is classy, but not pretentious.
The food - Saganaki (flaming cheese served with pita) - Get this! It's enough for 2-4 to share, depending on appetite. Lamb Chops (ordered rare) - Cooked to perfection with wonderful herb goodness. Grouper Special - Light, but "meaty" fish over a very nice bed of fresh greens. Goat Special (First time for the chef) - Absolutely delicious flavor in the meat. It's goat, so it was a little tough, but worth fighting through a little connective tissue. Highly recommended - If it's on offer, give it a shot. Green Beans - sadly, overcooked and pretty uninteresting. Potatoes - Delicious with nice seasoning and a little sear on the outside for some crispiness. The flourless chocolate cake - Oh, Lord... this was like eating warm fudge!
The service - Our waiter was attentive, professional, and had personality. I watched this man literally work in almost every part of the operation throughout the evening. When we asked about gluten-free options, he immediately spoke with the chef and came back with several suggestions and follow-on questions. If this is the standard of service at Athens, other restaurants should follow their lead!
The bottom line - If you're in the mood for some delicious Greek food, it's worth whatever drive time you have to give these folks a try. The chef sources quality ingredients and genuinely cares about her food and guests. Can't wait to visit Athens on 86th again.
AMAZING!!!!. 5 Star!!!! Amazing food, fabulous atmosphere. I have lived in Greece and this is the most authentic Greek Restaurant I have ever visited in the world!!! (I travel a lot). It was like being in Greece for an hour with a kind customer focused traditional Greek family!! Wooopppaahh!!! My friends will love this place, can't wait to enjoy an evening there with them.
Really enjoyed the meal. Restaurant is well lit and staff was over the top friendl. I had the humus which was nothing less than delicious and that was followed by a gyro plate with the roated potatoes. The lamb was tender and moist and the salad was fresh. Highly recommend for lunch or dinner!
ALL YOUR FOOD ARE BELONG TO US.
+4.5
FIVE STARSDelicious, affordable, perfect portion sizes, and great service!. We went at lunchtime and were greeted at the door. The staff was very friendly, especially the young woman who served us. When we were told the item my dining companion initially ordered would take 30 minutes to make, we were given a complimentary dessert. He ordered an alternative dish, and the food arrived swiftly. The gyros, Greek salad, bread, souvlaki (Greek kabobs), and complimentary baklava sundae were all SCRUMPTIOUS!!! We found the portion sizes to be just perfect... and just suffice it to say we are BIG eaters. Yay
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Best Tzatziki ever. Went here for an early dinner on 6/11. Ordered the Gyro Piato because it sounded good. The greek salad that started the meal was very fresh - lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, red onions and feta. The gyro meat was very moist, tender and excellent flavor. I chose the rice over potatoes and green beens were the veggie of the day. Again both were excellent. While this might sound strange . . . the tzatziki was the best I have ever eatten. The waiter told me that they make it themselves and it definately tastes fresh with chunks of cucumber.
I will definately be back again. The service was very attentive and my waiter kept my water glass full without having to ask for refills.
As good as my YiaYia's. Being a second generation Greek American, I can still remember my YiaYia's cooking (my grandmother). The food is delicious beyond words. As authentic as if my YiaYia was in the kitchen. Too bad we live in Nashville (where there are zero Greek restaurants) and cannot come here unless we are visiting family in Indianapolis. But you can bet the next time we are there this will be the first stop we make! Want to open up another location in Nashville?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Authentic Greek Done Right. We were looking for a Greek restaurant and the one we tried first had actually closed. Not to be deterred we went here. And I'm glad we did. The Greek food is by far some of the most authentic I've had in a restaurant. Many lamb and seafood dishes. I ended up copping out and getting the gyro piato. But I did so because gyros just sounded REALLY good. The others got different salads and lamb shank. The shank was good. Very moist and tender falling off of the bone with good spices. The salads were all great too. Nice mild vinaigrette with feta and so forth. Not only were all of the meals excellent but the sides as well. They have excellent bread and for sides you can have salad, rice, or potatoes. I opted for potatoes. They were a great sweeter Idaho potato that was cooked in butter in spices. Quite delicious. And lastly for dessert we had the baklava sundae. While good they did skimp on the actual baklava part which was a tad disappointing. All of this was capped off with live music (I believe this is Fridays only). The music was good and not too intrusive. All and all a great dining experience at one of Indy's best Greek restaurants.
Absolutely love it here for authentic Greek food! Sat outside which was perfect and felt just like in European style. The food tastes like it was homemade! I am gluten free but my husband is not and we are both able to find plenty of options here. I had half a chicken plater which amazing! I also recommend the Greek coffee. Service is outstanding! Family owned. Will be back again!
My favorite restaurant in Indy!! The service is always wonderful and the food is always delicious. The last two years in a row this is where I bring friends for my birthday dinner and everyone loves it!
Decent place for gyros or lamb burgers. They have decent potato wedges. Indoor/Outdoor seating. Recently I had lamb chops and they were $59 +Tax. Lunch gyros are around $13-$16 on average without any sides.
The first time coming yesterday was an absolutely delightful experience. Delicious food, wonderful customer service and such a pleasant atmosphere. Tried the cold appetizer combo and the stuffed cabbage entree which was divine. Everything was so good we came back today to try the hot appetizer platter and their lentil soup. Once again excellent service and can't wait to try it all. 10/10 do recommend!
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Visit 3/2/23 lunch time
My recent visit to Athens, a Greek restaurant on 86th street, was an absolutely wonderful experience. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the typical setting for a Greek restaurant, complete with clean Roman Empire pillars and grapes, which really set the tone for the meal.
Our waitress was prompt in greeting us and seating us, which immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease. The entire restaurant, including the bathrooms, was also impressively clean and well-maintained, which added to our positive impression.
For appetizers, I ordered the spanakopita and baklava for dessert. The spanakopita was baked and grilled to perfection, resulting in a light and flaky taste that I absolutely loved. The baklava was warmed, which really made the flavors pop and added an extra touch of deliciousness to the dessert. It was definitely a highlight of my meal.
We also ordered the lamb gyro with fries, which did not disappoint. The lamb was tender and had great flavor,
which was a testament to the restaurant's expertise in preparing the dish.
While many believe that canola oil is a healthier option for frying food, I believe there are some concerns about its safety and potential health risks during production. However, it's worth noting that despite these concerns, the flavor that canola oil brings to the fries is still delicious and does not sacrifice taste.
Overall, Athens is definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a delicious and tasteful Greek dining experience. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the dedication to high-quality ingredients and preparation is evident in every dish. I highly recommend giving Athens a try.
**they do not make the phyllo dough for the any meals or desserts using it.**
Some of the best Greek food we’ve ever had. The Gyro was perfect and we got the taste of Athens sampler. Great way to try a little of everything. It was all amazing and the waitstaff was excellent. We will definitely be back if we are in the area again.
I’m so glad I found this place! What a hidden gem! Fine dining atmosphere, attentive servers, and friendly staff.
Food was phenomenal - best Greek I have had in a long time.
Gyro meat cooked to perfect. Truly fresh fries. Taziki sauce excellent. Pita was perfect. Flaming cheese was perfect.
I will definitely be back!
Thanks for a great experience!
What a wonderful experience. From beginning to end, we loved it. The lemon rice soup, flaming cheese, seafood skewer (a special), and rice pudding were each flavorful, light, but also comforting. We can’t wait to come back.
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First time here!! We were one of the first few people in for lunch today..Was immediately greeted by the owner who was beautiful and extremely friendly she even came out and opened the door and welcomed us in, Erica took care of us and because we were one of the only tables filled she talked to us a bit which was also so welcoming and made us feel comfortable! She helped me navigate the menu because I was torn between a couple of things! I got the chicken kebob lunch which came with a side salad and toast the salad was very good maybe a little over dressed but I’d just ask for the dressing on the side next time..all the vegetables were very fresh tasting and crunchy! The toast was very basic maybe season it with green spices and garlic that would be a really nice touch! The kabob was great flavor all the way through chicken was a little dry, and the onions still had the skins on it..the rice was very basic and I didn’t care for it I took only one bite…HOWEVER! The Greek potatoes Oh My God! Those were AMAZING! And I’m not a big potato fan..I’d come back for those alone! Now that we covered the food.. The ambience of the restaurant was AMAZING you really feel like you are transported to Greece! So so beautiful I had to get a picture!
Loved everything about it, portions nice size, we were quite full after our meal. The bread was fresh and tasted homemade. I will definitely be going back.
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