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    Athens West

    4.0 (375 reviews)
    ModerateGreek, Mediterranean
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    ATHENS WEST ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Take your human friends to this place then walk to the beach after and let off some toots (farts).
    daniel t.

    We came, we saw , we shish kebabed . Blacking out the prices ??? Little shady ... little scammyish (had to make up a word for this crazy ish) it gives hella shady shady, BUT the service was good , the food was EXCELLENT! The meat was top tier quality worth every penny. And the vibe was "IM HELLA RICH . SITTING ON THE PATIO EATING BOMB GREEK FOOD ON A PAPER PLATE WHILE MORE HELLA RICH PEOPLE WALK BY AND WATCH ME" . I HIGHLY recommend this place if you're in the area. Parking was legit , we took a nice walk to the beach after. I can see myself coming back with my family and making it a habit. Thank you , gentlemen PUT PRICES ON YOUR MENU!!!!!!!!!

    Gyro pita
    Kristina F.

    My husband and I came in on a Saturday night during a dinner rush. We got through the line remarkably quickly, but there was an understandable wait for the food. Not a lot of tables were available but we were able to snag a spot on the patio. Overall, the vibe was super casual and borderline dive-y; not saying it judgementally, there was some obvious history to this place. We both got gyros (made spicy) with a side of steak fries. The meat from the gyro was super tender and the spicy feta was SO good. The veggies all seemed very fresh, and their tzatziki recipe is top tier. The fries standalone were kinda cold and not the best, but all the toppings made them bomb. The steak on the steak fries was soooo tender, we were both surprised by the texture. The grilled red peppers and onions added a slight sweetness, with a generous sprinkling of herbs and feta cheese on the top. It was a mountain of deliciousness. We will definitely be back!

    Megan A.

    An amazing customer service by Claudia . Lamb O Rita Pita & Falafel is the best! French fries and SPICY Feta sauce are in it! Patio dining is Shaded. Very clean Restrooms too.

    Gyro Pita
    Christopher T.

    Came in for takeout during lunch time on Friday. Super relax, chill vibe. Not busy with couple tables inside and several out in the patio overlooking the parking lot. Parking was no deal (yet). Street parking (free for 2hrs) and parking lot(s) is/are to pay for. Service is friendly, great, and fast. Easy order and fast turnaround since I was the only one ordering. I got the gyro and it was delicious and packed of juicy & well mixed meats and fresh & cold veggies. Will come back for more and with fries next time.

    Veggie Platter $16.99
    Kris B.

    We love coming down to Seal Beach to walk around and try the many restaurants. This is our second visit to Athens West in a month. Got the Veggie platter again ($16.99), it was so good! They accidentally gave me fries instead of the orzo pasta but luckily my husband didn't mind switching with me. The nice thing about eating here is you don't feel super stuffed afterwards and can have a nice walk on the pier instead of instantly going home to take a nap. The only thing I would change is the falafels - they are super hard on the outside and very dark brown. Maybe they've been twice fried. Almost broke my plastic fork trying to cut into them. I don't know if they would do a substitution for more dolma or spanokopita but it doesn't hurt to ask. It won't keep us from coming back.

    Gyro Salad
    Leanne D.

    I'm on a strict low carb diet so while in Seal Beach it was difficult to find a place with good food choices. I always enjoy Greek food so my first thought was maybe they offer a good Greek salad. I ordered the gyro salad and my husband ordered the super gyro pita. Both were very good. My salad hit the spot and was very satisfying. The salad is made with fresh greens, tomatoes, kalamata olives and thinly sliced red onions. They give you a decent amount of gyro meat too. It comes with a vinaigrette dressing which is light and tasty. My husband enjoyed his gyro pita sandwich which was packed with gyro meat plus my pita bread that came with my salad. Staff is friendly and service was quick. The place is small with limited indoor seating but they do have a covered outside patio too. I would definitely return here again next time I'm visiting the Seal Beach area.

    Gyro
    Pete B.

    Great food and a great value. This place was recommended by Facebook Foodie Page, so I thought I would give it a try as part of my Mediterranean food extravaganza. I tried various dishes at over a dozen Mediterranean restaurants in a 6-month period. I got the super gyro, and it come with extra meat. It did not disappoint. There was a hardy portion of meat. I felt like onions were a little excessive so I will ask them on the side next time. There is street parking, and it can get a little tricky depending on the day of the week and the time. The staff was friendly, and the service was good.

    Receipt of paid order!

    Very disappointed in the lack of communication and the service, my wife placed an order on the 29th. Order was to be ready, at 3:45. I was here at 3:20 and when I arrived the gentleman said sorry we are closed, they were to close at 3:30 that day! I understand closing early because of the holidays, I don't understand why he wouldn't credit our order. He told me I had to deal with DoorDash and I repeated to him I don't have DoorDash I ordered this through your website! I hate leaving negative reviews but I'm hoping this will get to the owner and he can do right. I asked to speak to management and he said to write a letter, I asked when will owner be here he said I don't know I see him every two weeks! Ridiculous customer service, i returned twice looking for a credit of the food we purchased!

    Veggie Kabob Platter
    Harmonie T.

    Good enough. Admittedly, this wasn't our first choice for Greek food but we discovered that ILIOS Greek Mediterranean closed up shop and Athens West just happened to be down the street. I really can't compare apples to apples here because ILIOS was a full-service restaurant with date night vibes whereas Athens West is more casual. Both have their merits. I ordered the Veggie Kabob Platter. It comes with grilled mushroom, tomato, bell pepper, onion, and zucchini. I appreciate the variety and heartiness of the large chunks of produce. The salad was tasty too. It comes with red onion, cucumber, tomato, kalamata olives, and pepperoncini lightly dressed in Greek dressing. Between the veggie kabobs and the salad, I appreciate the freshness of the ingredients. The fries were a bit under-seasoned but nothing that hummus and/or hot sauce couldn't fix. The hummus had a garlicky-good flavor. Couldn't tell you if it was freshly made in-house or not but it was the best part of my meal. https://bit.ly/3OJNd2Y Service was good for what it was. At first, I felt uneasy because the cashier didn't greet us at the door and we stood in front of him staring at the menu while he stared at us waiting for us to order for an awkwardly...long...time...lol! But once we engaged, he was actually quite helpful. When I requested for my order to be vegan, he confirmed that he would modify my order without the feta cheese. I like that the menu clearly marks what is vegetarian as well as marks what can be vegan. While I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way for this place, it's a solid option if in the area. If I come back, I will definitely check out their falafel next time. I also give bonus points to Athens West for having a private parking lot in an area where the neighboring businesses mostly only have street parking.

    Gyro plater
    Elizabeth G.

    Truly not what I was expecting. But not as bad as it looks tho. Won't go back but don't regret my decision. I live right around the corner and stopped by a couple of times, I never knew what to order & the kids working the register don't really know how to explain the plates and always awkwardly stare at you as you stare at the menu. So I always walked out. This time I went in really hungry & had my husband who was also really hungry. After some back and forth & attempts to try to get the kids working help with our decision, we said "might as well try it" just happy to have gotten it out of my system. FYI the rice isn't rice. It's like a pasta. No flavor. But some flavor. Hard to explain. Probably why the kids working the register don't try explaining the plates.

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    Consistently excellent Mediterranean, food food with healthy portions! Our go to when we're looking for a healthy meal

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    Very "meh". The steak was dry and the pita tastes like the fake, over-processed kind you buy at Ralph's. Save your money

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    Amazing food. Reasonable prices. Great service. Love the outdoor patio on a cool summer day

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    Ask the Community - Athens West

    Does Athens West use MSG? I have a houseguest who cannot eat it.

    Hi Cindy, no we do not.

    I thought gyros came with fries? I ordered a take away gyro and it had no fries?

    Hey John, yes we all want fries here's the deal here... The sandwiches are sold by themselves and you can ADD fries & Salad or Double fries / Salad for $2.50. YES! You can always order Lamb O Rama Pita that has fries stuffed into it. Thanks!

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