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    Athena's Corner

    4.8 (131 reviews)
    ModerateGreek, American
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise

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    Vegetarian sampler meal. The spanakopita was soooo good.

    I was in town for some training and chose to go to Athena's Corner as I was staying nearby. It was some of the best food of any genre that I have had in quite a while. Everything was so fresh and flavorful, and the service was top-notch with frequent (but not intrusive) check-ins. I will definitely stop In again when I am in town, and possibly take advantage of their half price bottle of wine special on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

    Beef & Lamb Gyro Plate
    Brett N.

    Why 5 stars? Because this meal really hit the spot. --- --- --- I've had Athena's bookmarked for a while now, as my parents live in Friendswood, and thought this would be a great place to try when visiting them. The stars finally aligned and I was able to meet them here recently. My mom wanted to order some dolomades to start off, and I'm not really a big fan, so I just figured those would be all her. But she offered to let me try one, and I can easily say that these were the best dolomades I've ever had. She agreed. I have no idea what they do to make these not taste so "sharp" like they usually do, but these were really unbelievable. For my appetizer, and I went with a beef/lamb gyro and it was everything you want in a gyro. Soft pita bread, non-gamey meat and everything in between. The greek salad that came with it was pretty underwhelming, but I ordered a side of greek fries too, and those were what I was hoping they'd be. We finished off by ordering a few desserts to share. I went with the strawberry cheesecake as the one I was mostly focused on, and loved it. This is definitely not a frozen cheesecake - they make them in-house and it's obvious when you take your first bite. I understand why Athena's Corner has such great reviews and hope to be back!

    Grilled plate

    I've never been so happy! Our kid even ate the green beans without prompting! 10/10 Service was on point. Felt at home.

    Beef & Lamb Gyro Plate

    I chose Athena's for my birthday meal and it did not disappoint! Always a great choice. We got the gyro plate, a chicken kabob plate and vegetarian plate as an appetizer. Rounded it out by sharing a lemon marscapone cake that was so light and refreshing. Everything was fresh and delicious! Jackie was our waitress and did a great job. Place is always clean and pleasant with the traditional Greek white and blue decor.

    Yvette O.

    When you leave Athena's you leave with your belly full and a smile on your face knowing you had a great authentic meal! We tried the lamb chops and the slow cooked lamb AND moussaka because I just couldn't leave without trying it. Ms. Brandy let us know it was a big portion and she was right! We took two bites and had to pack it to go. Regardless it was delicious! We are excited to come back perhaps for their brunch such a nice and welcoming establishment I love the cleanliness :)

    Beef & Lamb Gyro Plate Huge amount of food
    Ferd An M.

    We're back, and we couldn't be more excited! Join us this Wednesday for half-priced bottles of wine. It's the perfect excuse to savor delicious Greek food alongside a great glass of wine. Honestly, what could be better? Go and enjoy every moment!

    LEFT - Athena's Veggie Chips: Crispy zucchini & Eggplant chips w/Tzatsiki
 
 RIGHT - 3 DIP SAMPLER:
 Tzatsiki, Hummus and Tirokafteri w/pita
    Deborah R.

    This place does Greek the way Greek should be done. Not only was the food perfect, but the ambiance and service was spot on. I enjoyed everything I tasted, but be warned the Athena's Veggie Chips (crispy zucchini & eggplant chips served with tzatsiki) are addictive. Try not to eat them all before your food comes, you WILL want room for your meal. My daughter and I shared them along with the 3 Dip Sampler (Tzatsiki, Hummus and Tirokafteri served with pita). The Tzatski tasted so good, it was hard to not eat it all (I love the stuff). This was a lot of food, and it was just the appetizer, so we had plenty to take home with us. I had the Gyro Plate (Slices of lamb & beef with Greek salad, served with pita bread) and she had the special of the day, unfortunately I forgot the name of her dish. Nevertheless, my daughter said the chicken was amazing and some of the best she had ever had. We both loved it so much, we went back for more the next day, because she claimed her sister needed to try it too. Excellent decision in my opinion :) And we will be back very soon, because there is much more to try.

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    Rachel was the best! She is one of the best severs I have ever seen! The food was amazing I got the vegetable soup

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    Food and service was excellent. Only few tables occupied on this weekday early evening. Place was quiet and had relaxing time.

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    I like Greek food. This was fair. The proportions were average. It is in the neighborhood if you're in the mood for Greek.

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    The food is excellent! The service is great and they are very friendly! You need to add this to your "must try"!

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    Great tasting gyros! Great service. Definitely recommend here and will go back again!

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    Very dog friendly! Food and service was superb! I highly recommend...I'll be back! Nice atmosphere!

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