Excellent legit Greek food. Recommend the mezze platter as a starter: hummus, tzatziki, ezme, eggplant tomatoes, and tirokafter. All super flavorful and decent size portions for a starter. Can serve about 4. Also recommend the keftedakia grilled lamb & beef seasoned with garlic, mint, parsley & onion and served with tzatziki. Also decent sized for an appetizer. Can't go wrong with any fish here. Service was excellent both times we went. Online ordering via Toast https://order.toasttab.com/online/athos read more

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Great food, everything tasted fresh and the restaurant was very clean. Service was amazing and not rushed but also moved. I ordered Branzino filet and husband ordered beef souvlaki. They were out of the short rib but his was very good. The bourbon drink on special was amazing! I was nervous to go because it was a little out of my comfort zone but it is a wonderful date night spot. read more

Athos - Beef Souvlaki - Greek Near Me - Albany, New York

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Good food but a little pricey for what you get. Ambiance: very cozy. Lots of wood paneling. Plenty of seating. Very cool glass pane on the floor when you walk in where you can see down to the wine cellar! Service was friendly but quite slow. We arrived at noon and didn't get our food until 1. But after about half an hour they did bring out some tasty fresh pita bread with a red pepper spread. And good things come to those we wait! I ordered the grilled eggplant and it was delicious. The tomato sauce the eggplant was covered in was so flavorful. The lemon potatoes were a little sour for my liking but that was definitely a personal preference thing because everyone I was with loved them. Overall: come if you have time to spare and are willing to spend a bit extra for good food. read more

Athos - Grilled eggplant - Greek Near Me - Albany, New York

Amazing place!! My gf and I were in town for a conference and wanted Greek food for dinner. Everything was delicious. Our server was kind, informative and attentive. The decorations were tasteful and authentic. I will come back if I am in the area! read more

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Absolutely wonderful experience! Impeccable service, elegant and charming ambiance, and the food was perfectly delicious with appropriate portions. Chef's kiss! Nice selection of adult drinks/beverages. The Mezze platter appetizer was a great way to start off and try five of their Greek spreads with pita; They were all very tasty, with the highlights for me being the Tzatziki and the Tirokafteri. Do not skip out on the Lamb Chop Lollipops appetizer, which was flavorful and grilled to perfection. As if the entire experience wasn't already more than enough, I would come back for those alone. THE BEST sear on the salmon with the Salmon Scaloppini entree. The sauce, salad and mashed potatoes paired perfectly. With the Lamb Souvlaki entree came the most tender, succulent lamb and I don't know how they made rice taste SO good. For dessert the Greek Baklava was the best I have ever had with well blended textures and flavors. Truly the cherry on top of an excellent dining experience! read more

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My family and I came here for Thanksgiving and the place was very popular! I recommend making a reservation because we also waited a while even with one. We really enjoyed our cocktails, I definitely recommend the Athos Bee's Knees and the meal was delicious as well. The chicken was very tender and I loved all the dips that came with the platter. The baklava and rice pudding were also really good so I feel like you can't go wrong with anything on the menu! Our waiter was also very nice as well. read more

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I can't say enough about this place. The service was exceptional. Conner was fabulous. Up and beyond! The food was scrumptious. We had six at our table with everyone getting different things. All loved their entrees. I stuck with a standard moussaka. It was wonderful. We all had a fabulous night and will definitely be back! read more

We were in town for a day and chanced upon this restaurant as we were in mood for Greek food. This restaurant did not disappoint. The place was quite busy on a Saturday evening. We arrived around 6pm and were promptly seated. Nice ambiance I had the whole grilled Branzino and my husband had the Greek salad with falafel. It was decent. The dessert was a little disappointing. I had the tres leches but i have had better. I love tres leches in general but this one wasn't for me. The cake was too grainy/gritty.... More like corn bread with gritty texture. I should have tried the baklava may br read more

Athos - Complimentary bread with dip - Greek Near Me - Albany, New York

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I still can differentiate between Greek, Turkish, Moroccan or Middle Eastern cuisine. Let's just stick to the Mediterranean for now. Around a week or 2 ago, I was in NYC and tried out a Mediterranean Michelin Guide restaurant. Did I have to travel that far just to go eat.....guess what, absolutely!!! However, we still need to explore our own backyard. You just happen to find a restaurant in Albany, voted one of top 50 Greek restaurants in USA. How did I miss that!! Well, I found it now and experienced some delicious food. We tried a variety of meats.....lamb, seafood, chicken and vegetarian/GF, all of which were flavorful and cooked to perfection. The crowd was diverse. The restaurant has a modern vibe. It also has a wine cellar in the basement and you have a cool glass floor that you can look down on. I would definitely recommend that you visit this restaurant and don't forget the desserts and coffee. read more

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Just coming back from my vacation in Greece and craving Greek food, my husband and I visited Athos. Athos is a wonderful Mediterranean restaurant. We had the mezze platter which had hummus, tzatziki, ezme, babaganoush, and tirokafteri dips. Though the tirokafteri was a little salty, it was very good. I liked the hummus and tzatziki the best. It came with a bowl of pita bread and we ordered an extra plate of pita. We weren't too hungry so we shared an entree. We had the Athos Bronzino Filet and this dish was very filling. It had 2 pan-seared Mediterranean sea bass filets, house salad & mashed potato. This dish was delicious! The Bronzino was very fresh and smooth. The salad and mashed potato were great sides. The menu offers many typical Greek dishes. Service was wonderful and the restaurant is huge. There is a private room upstairs. There are plenty of booths and tables. Plenty of parking spots too. read more

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Disappointing. Inferior ingredients, given the price point. Tiniest portion of fish entree. One beverage and one food item not fresh. Dusty window blinds and flies attacking me and my table. Lemon potatoes that were not as delicious as those in other Greek restaurants. When i ordered WHOLE bronzino, i expected my fish to be cooked WHOLE, then fileted, as in fine Greek restaurants. Decor and service are excellent. read more

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Lamb souvlaki was super tender, very juice. Went with the grilled Octopus and Calamari for apps, Octopus was not tough at all, nice char and flavor, Calamari has a different seasoning on it, was very good, different flavors than Italian. read more

Athos - Lamb souvlaki - The image shows a white plate with a serving of rice, a fresh green salad with leafy greens and tomato, and beef wrapped with bacon and green peppers. The plate is set on a white tablecloth with glasses of water and other tableware visible in the background. The food presentation is simple and typical of a restaurant meal. - Greek Near Me - Albany, New York

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Really good service, all the food was amazing. The only thing is the fried calamari is a very tiny portionbut it was really yummy. read more

Athos was an amazing spot for valentine's day dinner! They offered a regular menu and a prefixe, but we went for the regular. With your reservation they also gave you a rose. The ambience inside was great, very romantic and felt very elevated. My favorite feature is the window on the floor into the wine cellar. They start you off with (free) pita, which tastes like a warm hug. It is sooooo good. I got the cold appetizer - tirokafteri. It didn't have the kick I was hoping for, but it was still a great addition with the pita. I ordered a blueberry cocktail which came out in a teacup. It tasted great and I felt elegant using their decorative teacup, but I didn't feel the alcohol at all which is unusual for me. Now onto our meal - my partner got the Athos Bronzino Filet. I'm not much of a fish girly, so my impression was that it tastes like chicken cutlets. My partner thought it was really really good fish though, and his only note is that it was ever so slightly too oily. It came with mashed potatoes that were a little dry. I got the Lamb Youvetsi, which was great. I'm not a huge lamb person, so the pieces by the bone were a little too strong in flavor for me. Luckily, I was going to bring it home anyways because I had filled up on pita. The orzo/sauce complimented the lamb well. For dessert, I got the Galaktobouriko. I'm not super familiar with greek food or desserts so this was a toss up, but my god it was delicious. It came out HOT which has its pros and cons. I didn't have it in me to wait till it was a normal temperature to enjoy. food was delicious and the ambiance was great. to start, we had the tirokafteri (which looks like scrambled eggs) with so much gorgeous warm pita. i had the lamb youvetsi which was suuper tender and this random guy had the athos bronzino filet. the filet received rave reviews, but it was only just too oily to be a 10/10. Athos is definitely a place you should keep in mind for a special occasion, or a normal occasion with a special person. read more

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Service was wonderful!! Thankful that they were open on thanksgiving. Had a great time. Restaurant was clean, open, and not too loud. It was pretty bright in there. They have physical menus. Would go back! read more

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Had a great experience, first time trying this place and I'm looking forward for my second visit, the food was delicious and the service was amazing, hands down one of the best restaurants in this area. read more

Hello Remos, On June 8, 2024 , as always a delicious, take home, sausage, extra cheese 8 cut after a winning , Scotch double bowling night! Your staff is always on point with a correct phone order , friendly and quick. Keep up the hard work as I can tell it is paying off for your professional business. Bonnie Hebert read more

Athos - Bowling night and a HIGHBRIDGE pizza to take home, Please :) - Greek Near Me - Albany, New York

Went during lunchtime and it wasn't busy. The food was pretty good, and the service was excellent. Could use some music or something but I'd definitely like to return at night. Looks like it'll have a great ambiance. read more

Athos - Greek Near Me - Albany, New York

I was reluctant to order their main chicken dish based on previous reviews but ordered it anyways. I have to say it was delicious. I would definitely order it again! I'm not sure why there were any past negative reviews but it was flavorful and not at all dry. read more

Main courses are always delicious. Seafood is always delicious and fresh. The place that made me love grilled octopus. The appetizers are the best in the capital. I have tried everything on the menu and there hasn't been a single dish I didn't like (even the desserts) The staff is extremely professional, friendly and smiling. If you want to have a special dinner in a very stylish restaurant , this is the right choice. read more

Simply outstanding! Came in to celebrate with the family for the holiday and I have to say this restaurant is what put the cherry on top of our vacation. While being escorted to our table you will walk over a glass wine cellar which look so cool. We were introduced to the owner and the Chef who were just so pleasant and knowledgeable. They catered to all our needs and made our night extra special. The ambience was elegant and spacious. Great for a romantic dinner or a simple get together. Did I mention they have so many GLUTEN FREE options which really made me feel like I could eat anything on the menu! The cocktails were to die for! Our favorite was the Aphrodite and passionfruit. Which you will find in the pictures. This slice of heaven is a must try and see. You wouldn't regret it. I would highly recommend and will definitely visit again. Thank you Athos & staff! read more

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Excellent food and service. Pretty and comfortable ambience. We had four delicious small plates between us allowing us to sample more of their delicious fare. read more

On a Thursday evening when the restaurant wasn't busy the service was very slow. The snapper was dry and difficult to swallow. It should be removed from the menu or the chef should learn to prepare it properly. read more

Fantastic falafel and fabulous service await you at Athos. Plenty of room to spread out and the best Greek food around for sure, this is my new favorite restaurant in Albany. The space is cozy but contemporary and the vibe is very relaxing and friendly. Worth checking out if you're in the mood for Mediterranean cuisine. read more

What a wonderful surprise. My wife let me know a couple days ago that we are going to Athos Greek restaurant for my sister-in-law's birthday. I'm pulling into the driveway. The place looked as if it was closed and the driveway was sort of wind blown with snow. We went in and were seated, we were the only ones in the place, young man in the front was also our waiter and for all I knew could've been the chef as well. It really didn't matter. Everything was excellent. We had tender octopus and dolmathakia's as appetizers and colorful gyros, chicken, shrimp for entrees. The restaurant although empty (Thursday noon) no surprise was a very well appointed space. I would definitely come back. read more

My wife and I went to Athos Restaurant last night. I ordered a Lamb Slovakia plate for $36, my wife order Spanakopita appetizer dish. The meal took awhile to come out. The lamb came out about 6 pieces, some pieces were well done and other pieces were medium rare done. Rice pilaf was tasty, but the greens for a salad was a joke as far as the salad dressing, no seasonings at all. It was terrible. I wanted tzatziki w/ my meal that was another $3. it does not come with it. The bread and zucchini dip was tasty but spicy so my wife could not eat it. Very dissatisfied, will not be dining at this establishment again. read more

Athos - Slovaki plate with Rice Pilaf and salad - Greek Near Me - Albany, New York

Athos food is outstanding because it feels like it's made with so much love. The staff is attentive and also not rushing which is so novel in today's hurried world. The ambiance is inviting and comfortable. Highly recommended. Every time I visit Albany, it has become my favorite place to eat read more

Made reservations here for Valentine's dinner at 8:30pm. I 100% understand the craziness that Valentine's Day brings with it but my experience (and from the looks of other patrons it wasn't just ours) was on another level of disappointment. We arrive 5 minutes early for our reservation and we are told there will be a 10 minute wait. 37 minutes later we are taken to a table in the bar area but are quickly ushered away as a couple sat down right at the table, the hostess apologizes and takes us to the dining room that is packed like sardines. I mean there are at least 50 tables of 2 in this area. The server comes by a few minutes later, tells us the specials, and then walks away. At this point we are feeling mildly sour but trying to continue on with our evening with the understand it is Valentine's Day. We order two appetizers which did come out pretty fast but one 1 of 2 were nice. We ordered the grilled halloumi and the calamari; grilled halloumi was 7/10, loses points for being ice cold but the salad had zaatar seasoning on it and went nicely with the halloumi. Calamari 4/10; soggy, cold, and no crunch at all. Trying to remain positive and give it a few points! Once we decided we no longer wanted to remain at this restaurant and just wanted our check, we had to wait 30 more minutes for anyone to even come by our table. There were probably 8-10 servers for the 75-100 tables. All in all, this was not our servers fault. I mean they were SLAMMED. But rather this is the fault of poor management/ownership. Inflation is real right now but if you are going to bring in extra tables to your restaurant, hike up the prices for the night, and triple the amount of people you will serve: you must have the personnel to back it up. Grossly understaffed I felt incredibly bad. After 2 hours since the time of arrival we finally paid our bill with empty stomachs and proceeded towards the door. It's nearly 10:30pm and there was still a line of people waiting to be sat. We headed to Capital City Diner and enjoyed a nice evening with decent food! read more

One of my Greek friends told me food here is not very Greek. I cam here once many years ago and like a rabbit dish. But they no longer serve this dish now... read more

If you are looking for amazing Greek foot, this is the place! Food, service and ambiance rate A+

I had never tried greek food, maybe I should keep looking? I had heard that Athos was very good, but also changed ownership recently. After going back and forth, we decided to give it a whirl. The menu sounded great, however pricey, I hoped it lived up to the price point. I usually never have a problem with splurging on great food. I was excited to try a bunch of apps and enjoy some time with friends. We entered a nice dining room and we were surprised it was empty on a federal holiday at 5:30pm. Not a great sign. It was extremely quiet and the ambiance wasn't really there. Although we were the only ones there, the service also missed the mark for us. There was a lot of miscommunication in ordering and it was difficult to ask questions on the menu. The biggest ding is that we stated one of us was allergic to peppers, and she was served a soup with peppers in it (traditionally not in the recipe). We also asked if the calamari was breaded in house and they said yes, and then when they served it they told us it was not breaded in house ... at that point it would have been awkward to refuse the plate. The drink options were limited, the wine list was expensive and didn't offer a variety of options. After our drinks were served, we were given some pita and red pepper spread. This was pretty good. We ordered a ton of apps, and to sum it up, they were all average or below average. Some items didn't come as described on the menu, the ingredients didn't seem high quality or fresh, and nothing was worth the price tag. The Octapothi and Taverna Shrimp were overcooked and under seasoned, the Kalamarakia was chewy and obviously not house breaded and served with a tartar sauce? I am now seeing that you have the option of marinara but they didn't ask us. The flambéd cheese, Sakanaki, was good but it wasn't served with anything to put the cheese on, we used the few pitas left from the previous basket, and they also didn't ask us what liquor we preferred to flambé. We also got Cheese Burekas which were underwhelming as well. It was questionable if it was phyllo dough or something else used as a wrapper. All the food was pretty disappointing and did not live up to the price point. With drinks and apps our bill was like $200 and a complete waste. We stopped at the appetizers and didn't feel like we needed any entrees. TLDR; I think that Athos is very overpriced for the quality and mishaps in preparation of the foods we ordered. read more

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This restaurant is what we hoped and more. The staff is so attentive to every detail of your experience. The atmosphere is lovely in the dining room and the bar. Lots of space for large or small groups. The bar is comfortable for cocktails. The food preparation is exceptional. The flavoring and sides added are delicious. Plenty of parking and the price ranges are suitable for the food you receive. Desserts and bar choices are wonderful also. read more

Aggravatingly long time to get through all the prompts to get a human only to be put on hold. Zero stars if it was avail. read more

Honestly one of the best meals I've had in Albany. The 5/5 is a combination of both the service and the food quality. I went here with a group of 5 for my friend's birthday, and we were immediately greeted warmly--both by the hostess but also the fancy ambience of the place. The decor was very formal, and it felt more upscale than the usual restaurant (perfect for the nights and excuses for dressing up). We were able to have our own private table, and the waiter provided my friend a complimentary glass of wine when he heard it was her birthday. Bread is also complimentary with the standard balsamic and olive oil combination (gluten-free options are available too for an additional price). I ordered the swordfish, and it was the first time I had ever eaten swordfish. I was honestly taken aback by how flavorful the fish was, and the tzatziki sauce is a must!! While more expansive than a casual meal, $26 is not bad for an upscale restaurant with delicious food. I did not finish the whole meal which speaks more than the photo (looks smaller on picture, but it's actually very filling and rich). Overall, I would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting an upscale, dress-up occasion with friends. I recommend the seafood portion (with tzatziki sauce), and call ahead if there is a special occasion (they have complimentary items!!). read more

Athos - Swordfish - Greek Near Me - Albany, New York

Athos serves Greek and Greek-inspired dishes in a pleasant ambiance with a focus on quality service. You can also tell they want you to be impressed with their wine. If that isn't obvious, look THROUGH the floor when you are near the hostess station (yes, you read that correctly). Besides wine they also serve cocktails which appear to be quite strong, and you'll not get a complaint from me on that. My cocktail, called a Frassasas, was a bourbon based drink, unusually sweetened with, and garnished with, fig. Our dinners came out after a reasonable amount of time. Both were well prepared and tasty, but neither was enough of a "Wow!" to make us want to necessarily order them the next time we're back. The vegetables in my Chicken Souvlaki definitely enhanced the dish, even better spending the $2 for the tzatiki sauce. I thought the chicken could have had even more sear/char to kick the meat up a notch. That quality service - we were checked on frequently, our waitress was very knowledgeable and helpful. This is definitely a restaurant to which I want to return and continue sampling items off the menu to find which items I enjoy the most. read more

Great late day lunch experience. Wonderful lamb shank in a light tomato broth sauce with orzo! A bit pricey, but well worth it!

First time in Athos and YOU have to go! A small, local restaurant that provides great service and food. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and makes great recommendations. The grilled octopus was exceptional, with excellent quality and taste. The ambiance is a welcoming and charming setting. They made us feel comfortable and provided us with an unforgettable experience. read more

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Ordered the Take out Moussaka Dinner for 4 as well as the Dolmathakia. However, they only gave 3 Moussaka portions and gave a small salad which was not a Greek Salad, and definitely not for 4. When I called to let them know, they stated they know they packed a Greek salad and that the 3 portions of Moussaka is a 4 person serving. Terrible customer service. I will not be eating from there again. read more

Athos - Supposed to be 4 servings of Moussaka and a Greek salad for 4, but this is what we received instead. - Greek Near Me - Albany, New York

Whenever we visit family in Albany coming from Seattle, a meal at Athos is a must. It's hard to find fine dining in the city, especially if you want to treat family for special occasions, but this place hits all the marks. The ambiance is upscale for Albany but welcoming, the food fresh, great variety of dishes and the service impeccable and friendly (with a kid's menu, too!). The mezze platter, eggplant with spinach, and baklava were fantastic. Even with a crying 2-year old the staff made us feel welcome and put a smile on her face. We look forward to coming back again next time we visit! read more

Moussaka, Lamb Shank lacked flavor and even the salad was tasteless or perhaps not seasoned. The check was incorrect as it had upcharges for my martinis that I did not request or receive. We were promised a table in the main dining room and instead were seated in a small unattractive room off the main dining room. No bread or relish on the table even after we had our drinks for a half hour. I spoke with the manager re the drink up charges and he said he said something about a free drink the next time I come in. I wonder how that works? read more