This place really is incredible; after a long wait, it replaced an otherwise bleh restaurant in this local and Athene has arrived. You enter the old space, but never really get there since you're immediately transported to Greece through the friendly waiters who will introduce themselves and shake your hand to welcome you (thanks, Niko!) - you're then seated (we've actually only ever sat outside) wherever your heart desires. This restaurant epitomizes casual elegance - you could go in jeans, you could go in a business suit and still feel equally comfortable.
It's the food here that really stands out though - completely fresh - the fish, despite the realization that Austria does not have a Navy (no ocean's here, nor kangaroo's, but that's another story) tastes as if it took a flying leap from the ocean to Athene's kitchen. Their Greek Salad (heck, if you can't make one of these you shouldn't be in the Greek food business) is just phenomenal - cucumbers that crunch, olives that are the perfect salt mixtures, huge black and green ones, beautiful chunks of feta.... incredible. Hubby has gotten everything from a beef dish that was perfectly flavored to a full fish that was perfectly grilled, perfectly spiced. I love their lentil soup, their Greek salad and this incredibly garlic puree that I could eat large scoops of and ward off vampires for ages.... I could eat it with anything.
Main courses come with a beautiful mixed salad, you're offered a small touch of ouzo at the end. Nothing better then a meal here, any night of the week. Plus they are open every day from 11 to midnight... Every day? It's all Greek to me. read more