Athens Family Restaurant

Diner · 8th South

Athens Family Restaurant

Diner · 8th South

2017 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212

Highlights

Southern platters, Greek grub & breakfast served all day are the draws at this unfussy diner.

2017 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212 Get directions

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"Another longtime neighborhood diner, Athens Family Restaurant, lost its home in Melrose earlier this year, but quickly found a new location near Belmont." - Delia Jo Ramsey

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"Brace yourselves because I’m about to do something no sane person would do, and that’s agree with Guy Fieri. When The Bleached One first infiltrated Nashville, he stopped into Athens for suzukakia, enormous Greek meatballs seasoned with cumin, cinnamon and garlic. He enjoyed them, which you know because his face is now plastered on posters all over the restaurant to prove it. And honestly? So will you. Light, savory and just a little sweet, these meatballs are good enough to make you look past their off-putting, oblong shape and their endorsement by the King of Donkey Sauce to enjoy them." - Ashley Brantley

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Kailey Parks

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We had an incredible meal here! Every bit of the food was incredible, the owner served us and talked to us about how he had just made the humans fresh that morning. The red pepper (pimento) dip was SO unique and good. The chicken lemon soup was delish. The gyro plate was amazing. All 5 stars. I wish I lived closer, because this was a gem!

Erik Harris

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Everything about our visit was awesome! Our server was super friendly and helpful, the restaurant was clean and inviting, and the food was delicious! All the portion sizes were very generous, and the quality was terrific. Where some restaurants use frozen french fries, they make their fries fresh.

Teresa Samuels

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When you walk into this restaurant you feel like you are walking into their home. The owners were so warm and welcoming and cared just as much about our little ones having a wonderful experience as they did us. The food was fresh and delicious. The spanakopita was some of the best we’ve had, made with freshly chopped dill and parsley. We will definitely visit again when we’re in the area.

Jake Hess

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My girlfriend brought me here a few weeks ago for breakfast. We’ve been coming regularly since our first visit! The shrimp and grits is probably the best I’ve ever had and the Greek flare certainly comes through in all of their dishes. Unbeatable dining experience & great, family style service. Monique, who waits on us, is super personable and does an excellent job ensuring a good dining experience. We’ll be eating here a long time.

Artist Regina Mick

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The food was absolutely delicious. My hubby and I went for my birthday. We got the hummus for an appetizer. For our entrees we got the Kotopita and Bifteki. Wow! The food was so yummy. For dessert we got the baklava. Every bite was amazing. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Dan Mounce

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I look forward to stopping at restaurants that triple D has visited. Want to see if their place lives up to the hype that it has received. Got their Reuben and it was good. Just love finding the places that I will make sure to come back. l may come back. Definitely saw other items I believe I would have liked better. Their breakfast items look very good. These places are always better than any fast food place. Glad we visited.

Jay Bakenhaus

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Had a bunch of friends come into town to celebrate New Years here in Nashville. One of them is of Greek descent, so I took them to my favorite Greek restaurant here in my hometown. They did not disappoint at all. Everyone thought the food was amazing, especially my friend from Greece! Our young waitress was very attentive and nice! The restaurant was clean as were the restrooms! Definitely recommend 🙌💥

A Houske

Google

Athens Family Restaurant catered our daughter's December wedding, and they went above and beyond in every way imaginable. I was inexperienced and uncertain about what to order and they customized our order to ensure that every guest was fed on our budget. The food was delicious and our 150 guests were delighted with the choices. Additionally, the communication, the setup, and the offer to help us in any way we needed was exceptional. We highly recommend Athens Family Restaurant not only for an every day meal but for your most precious life events as their catering is outstanding! Thank you Athens Family!

@eater

"Another longtime neighborhood diner, Athens Family Restaurant, lost its home in Melrose earlier this year, but quickly found a new location near Belmont." - Delia Jo Ramsey

Nashville Late-Night Institution Hermitage Cafe Is Apparently Closing - Eater Nashville

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@eater

13 Best Places to Eat Meatballs in Nashville

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Kailey Parks

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Erik Harris

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Teresa Samuels

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Jake Hess