Traditional Greek food with a spacious patio offering city views






















212 S Halsted St #1, Chicago, IL 60661 Get directions
$20–30
"Hit Athena to take advantage of their outdoor patio. It’s decorated with fountains and columns to mimic the ancient city of Athens, and for a split second on a nice day you might feel like you’re there. Then a taxi will honk and you’ll remember where you are, but it’s nice nonetheless." - sam faye
"Hit Athena to take advantage of their outdoor patio. It’s decorated with fountains and columns to mimic the ancient city of Athens, and for a split second on a nice day you might feel like you’re there. Then a taxi will honk and you’ll remember where you are, but it’s nice nonetheless. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"Athena’s spacious outdoor terrace is already a rarity in Greektown, but the restaurant tops itself with both a retractable roof and waterfall." - Eater Staff
"Located in Greektown, this restaurant is prized for one of the city's most beautiful patios, offering an attractive outdoor setting for Mother's Day even if the weather is on the chilly side." - Ashok Selvam
"Many Greektown restaurants are popular but none have a spacious outdoor terrace (complete with a retractable roof and waterfall) for al fresco dining like Athena. The scenic view and old-world bites like housemade pork sausages and lamb with artichokes in lemon sauce draw crowds to this longtime spot. Many top it all off with galaktobouriko, a dessert of lemon custard in honey-dipped filo dough." - Ashok Selvam