Gyros were a bit messy but quite tasty. I had the lamb, and it was fresh grilled. The fries were really unpleasant. Greasy and those breaded kind from Costco. But the real letdown happened after I handed in my credit card. They have the audacity to charge me a 3% penalty for paying with a credit card. It's 2026 in 2 days, and I was penalized for using a credit card. Of course you can just delete it from the tip, but it's the principal. The food was not 3% cheaper than your average Greek restaurant. The prices were exactly the same as any other restaurant in town, only your penalized for using a credit card. I had to say it twice just to remind myself there read more

Athena Restaurant - 3% penalty for paying - Greek Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

We visited Athena's as a last minute choice while in St. Augustine for Night of Lights. It was slow day for the event and also for the restaurant. The hostess was pleasant and our server was sweet. The restaurant is typical with no frills but felt homey. The food came out quickly and tasted fresh. The spinach pie was so flaky and well seasoned. The salad dressing was very tangy definitely great pairing. It may now become our new spot when we visit. read more

Athena Restaurant - Greek Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Food is authentic to what you want it to be. Service was good and a mishap was fixed. The inside and outside was what made us to walk in and dine here! Plenty of room around the tables to not feel crowded. read more

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Stopped at Athena Restaurant for lunch while exploring St. Augustine on vacation, and it was a great choice! The service was absolutely phenomenal--friendly, attentive, and welcoming. We tried the Mahi and shrimp lunch specials, and both dishes were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The decor is a bit dated, but it adds to the homey, comfortable vibe that makes you feel like a welcomed guest. A solid spot for a satisfying meal with great service in the heart of the historic district. Would definitely return! read more

Athena Restaurant - Shrimp - Greek Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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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. read more

Athena Restaurant - saganik. Flaming cheese - Greek Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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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! read more

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Food authentic and delicious suggest the flaming cheese saganaki a glass of there dry red Greek wine there homemade mousaka and of course the baklava cheesecake yum read more

Athena Restaurant - Athena's restraint sign off cathedral place by downtown square - Greek Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Food is authentic Greek. Service was friendly and quick. The place has hand painted murals on the wall that adds to the authentic environment. read more

So good! Fresh ingredients and great service. So happy to have found a local greek spot, we will be back. read more

Athena Restaurant - Lamb Combo - Greek Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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. read more

Athena Restaurant - From my seat looking out the door. The city of St Augistine waits just beyond the door to explore. Christmas lights shows. - Greek Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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. read more

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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. read more

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We ate here because the other Greek restaurant we've eaten at before was closed. Mostly disappointed by our experience here. Hummus platter only came with 6 pita slices and not enough hummus for those 6 pieces. Flavor of the dish was good though, but overpriced. We each had the lamb gyro, good amount of food and the meat was very flavorful. Had the baklava, again disappointing. Had to use a knife to cut through as it was so tough. Even with a knife we couldn't cut through all of it. Very bland. Server was pleasant and helpful. Unfortunately we won't be visiting again. read more

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! read more

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Just needed a good Greek restaurant. Checked around and saw this on yelp. Haven't been in st augustine in awhile. First thing you need to do is order the saganaki. Always a requirement at a Greek restaurant. Done with gusto and of course oompah! Very good and the pita points were very fresh I had the gyro platter traditional. Good salad with it and the tzatziki sauce was very tasty. Candycd had the pastistio and it was nice portion. Very good and she loved it. Nice little quiet place. Good service and great food. A new favorite Greek place to get your Greek fix. read more

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Athena Greek Cuisine St. Augustine, FL This restaurant is highly underrated! My husband and daughter and I ate here this past Friday for his birthday . Always amazing service and food! There's never a wait, we get right in. It's walking distance from any B&B you might be staying at. It's wonderfully decorated and the people are great! Definitely go check them out. Prices: $20-$30 Address: 14 Cathedral Pl, St. Augustine, FL 32084 There's no parking lot. There is a few street parking. read more

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I was walking around St. Augustine today and decided to pop into this place for lunch. It was a fantastic find. I felt like I was back in Greece. They have appetizers, salads, gyros, and entrees. I opted for the gyro combo. It came with several slices of gyro meat, tzicki, pita, a Greek salad, and a stuffed grape leave. Everything tasted great. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in St. Augustine. Service was quick. read more

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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! read more

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Fantastic food and service ! Highly recommended. Prices are very reasonable. My favorite restaurant in downtown Saint Augustine read more

The Lamb souvlaki combo was excellent! Chloe was amazing at explaining the food and what we like. read more

Athena Restaurant - Todays special - Greek Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Food and service were perfect! Would absolutely recommend. I really enjoyed the fun and laidback atmosphere

OMG! Start your experience with the Flaming Saginaki and you can't go wrong with any of the menu choices. This is probably one of the most under rated restaurants in St Augustine that people walk by. The chef did amazing with my special request on the Chicken Alfredo. read more

Athena Restaurant - Chicken Alfredo with creamy house made alfredo sauce - Greek Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

We came in today hungry and left full and satisfied. When you walk into the door you notice the beautiful artwork painted on the walls. The service was efficient and kind. We ordered the Moussaka, Pastitsio, and the classic Greek combo. It was delicious. Everyone enjoyed their food and the portions were huge. The Classic Greek Combo comes with a large portion of the Moussaka, Pastitsio, and Spinach Pie. The highlight of the meal was the Spinach Pie. It was flakey and packed full of tangy feta and spinach. Absolutely delicious. To end the meal we also ordered the Flowerless Chocolate Tarte and the Galaktoboureko. The chocolate tarte was an intense chocolate explosion. Rich, decadent and sweet. Also the Galaktoboureko is a must try if you haven't had it before. Layers of flakey phyllo pastry on top of a thick layer of warm custard layer all drizzled with warm cinnamon honey. Absolutely delicious! We had a very nice time eating at Athena and look forward to coming back when we're in the mood for Greek! read more

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This restaurant is located in a prime location. We came here around 7:00 PM, on Sunday, we did not make a line, we were seated immediately, server was professional, food was amazing. Kudos to the chef. The baklava was so tender and perfectly sweet not in excess like in other places, they must have some Greek grandma in the kitchen. We loved and we will be back. read more

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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 read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem. Always fresh and delicious. They offer various combinations and specials so that you get a taste of so many different entrees. Large healthy portions. We stop here every time we come to St Augustine. read more

Athena Restaurant - Lamb Souvlaki Combo includes Greek salad, warm pita, and a grape leaf. Classic Greek Combo. - Greek Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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. read more

We took my mom out for Mother's Day on a day trip to St. Augustine and while strolling down the streets we happen to stumble upon this Greek Restaurant. Perfect timing as we were looking up places to eat. A few people were exiting as we were walking up and I had asked what they thought about the food. Everyone had nothing but good things to say so we decided this was the spot for lunch. It did not disappoint. Great location right in the heart of downtown. Service was good. Food was excellent; huge portions. We definitely could've shared an entree. They only serve beer and wine. The only thing I would say would be to close the door during hot summer days, it was a bit warm while we were dining in. Definitely worth checking out read more

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Not an extensive menu but you can get your Mediterranean food. The atmosphere and service were good. We will be back. Oh great retsina wine. read more

Athena Restaurant - Dining room - Greek Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Staff are friendly. Atmosphere was okay, a bit like a diner. The food was average. I had a village salad with shrimp which was good. My father had pastitsio- which was a bit dry and not much flavor. Rice pudding was flavorful, but rice was very undercooked and overall too sweet. read more

We go to Athena's whenever we can! The food is delicious! We always get the open face gyro! I'd recommend Athena's to anyone who likes Greek food. read more

Great service. Food was a huge disappointment after many years of making a special trip to Saint Augustine just to go there. The potatoes were at least a day old. Brown and disgusting. I asked for fresh and miraculously beautiful looking and tasting potatoes were provided. This means they tried to pawn off old food to us. Not smart business practices. My husband who is former restaurant owner and cook similar to this, ordered ribeye steak which had a large portion of fat (the cook said if too much fat they will give me more) - that means cook acknowledged that the steak was not adequate to serve but did it anyway. After we complained they offered free desert which we did not want. They gave us $10 off instead. Bottom line bad business practice and our meal was over $120. I will not come back and will no longer recommend to people to come there especially after the owner who was sitting in last booth disappeared rather than come to table and find out what was wrong. I guess he couldn't care less! read more

The ambiance is great, authentic Greek food. The cheese pie and spinach pie are wonderful. I ordered the Greek version of lasagna that is made from eggplant. It all was top notch. When in St Augustine give them a try. read more

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Soooooo Good and the staff is awesome. Good food, great staff, cute place. It's off the street across from the main square in St. Augustine, so a lot of tourist miss it. You shouldn't miss out on this place. The menu isn't very big, but that's a good thing. The wine was good and you get a good portion for your money. Also, Saganaki is entertaining and delicious. read more

Athena Restaurant - Menu, drinks are on the back - Greek Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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I ordered the flaming cheese appetizer at this Greek restaurant, expecting to see a fireball and hear some "Opa!" Instead, I got a flame the size of a single birthday candle. The waitperson said sometimes she doesn't get big flames. Not sure how this doesn't work if you are using the right amount of alcohol. Disappointing. Redo? Nope. read more

Amazing food, personable atmosphere, the vegetable gyro was phenomenal. Our server was very friendly and helped us with navigating the menu. The food feels very much made with love here. read more

Athena Restaurant - Vegetable Gyro - Greek Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Food was delicious and plentiful. You will not leave hungry! My husband even claimed this meal to be his best meal so far on Day 2 of our vacation. We were both hungry after our museum trip so we decided to walk around to find a place for lunch. We saw their menu outside and decided it was worth a try. The place is small and unassuming, the staff practiced COVID safety protocols and the restaurant wasn't at full capacity. I ordered a glass of cabernet sauvignon and the staff really checked my ID... He stared at it for a long time. So kudos for making sure no underage drinking is going on during his watch! I ordered a pastitsio combo and the husband ordered a grilled chicken Greek combo. Both our plates came with Greek salad, and one piece of stuffed grape leaves. If I have one complaint, it would be that there wasn't enough salad dressing in my salad but the food were packed with flavors and were filling. The wait staff was courteous and professional and asked if I liked my food because since the serving was so large and I get full easily, it looked like I may not have touched much of it. He just wanted to make sure I actually liked the food which I did. If we weren't on vacation, I would have taken my leftovers to go! read more

Athena Restaurant - Pastitsio combo - Greek Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Food is terrible. The lamb was off, it stank, owner changed the order but didn't seem surprised or bothered! Coffee undrinkable. Very overpriced. Ridiculous. read more

Have eaten here three times and each time has been excellent. The Chicken Souvlaki, Greek Chicken and Greek salad were all delicious. I am not sure why this restaurant does not have a line at dinner time but that is to your advantage. Better food and less wait. The servers are all nice as well. Generally just a good experience with little downside. read more

We met a friend I worked with in the Silicon Valley from 2015 but now lives in Jacksonville and he suggested Athena Restaurant, which is his go-to Greek place. The downtown was packed(!!) due to the Xmas "Nights of Lights" but we were fortunate enough to get a good table all the way in the back, very spacious yet cozy. Our server was such a sweet heart! She was checking up on us until our friend showed up to join us. We ordered the fried calamari and saganaki as a starter. Both were good and came out hot and enough portion for four. For our main dishes we ordered the Mousaka plate which came with salad, the Greek combo which included a medium size piece of Pastichio, Mousaka and Spanakopita w/salad, the Lamb Combo and the Roasted Lamb and a side of fries. I'm not going to go through everything one by one but this place is very good!! Flavorful, fresh, cooked perfectly and exactly how Greek food should be, enjoyed with friends!! Well done Athena Restaurant!! read more