My husband and I were driving through Aurora on the way to Colorado Springs and wanted to stop for a healthier, quick meal and we both love Mediterranean food. I checked Yelp and The Athenian had excellent reviews, so we stopped here for lunch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has nice Greek decor, a smoking room, and a lot of inside seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were greeted and seated right away. We ordered the Athenian Platter for two, which came with either your choice of a side salad or lemon chicken rice soup. The platter was huge and filling! The flavors were excellent. We both loved the veggies, baked chicken, and sausage and peppers. I don't know how the hell they did it (I'm assuming they premade the platter and reheated the food) but the platter came out very quickly. Everything tasted great and I would definitely go back. read more

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Whenever I come to Colorado to visit my family I come here. Family owned and operated. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute and cozy vibes, consistently delicious and made with lots of loving care and quality ingredients[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If we had a place near us in Cali we'd be there at least once a week! read more

I am so glad I found this place a few years ago because I've been back multiple times and have never bark disappointed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their authentic Greek food, beautiful atmosphere and stellar service is unsurpassed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely check it out! You'll thank me later! read more

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Athenian Restaurant did an incredible job catering a 55-person event for our team. From start to finish, they were professional, organized, and so easy to work with. The food was absolutely delicious, the portions were generous, and the pricing was very fair for the quality and quantity we received. Every single one of my coworkers commented on how amazing the food was, and several asked where it came from because they wanted to visit the restaurant themselves. Athenian is a family-owned business that has been serving the community for more than 20 years, and it's exactly the kind of local business we should all be supporting. If you're looking for exceptional catering or a great place to eat, I can't recommend them highly enough. We will absolutely be using them again! read more

Stopped in after a work event and couldn't have picked a better spot. The salmon was outstanding, the Greek wine was delicious, and the service was fantastic. What really stood out was how welcoming everyone was. It felt more like having dinner with family than eating at a restaurant. Can't wait to come back when I'm in town! read more

The Athenian Restaurant - Salmon - Greek Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is what I think my great, great grandmothers house would look like if I had a Greek grandmother.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's not a bad thing. I have a neoclassic theme at my house. The waiter was efficient and we had falafel and it was a little over cooked but good. The vegetables were fresh and tasty. I ordered the chicken skillet that came with burnt toast, potatoes, chicken, onions, and peppers. There was plenty and I was able to make 2 meals out of one. FYI, it's never ok to serve burnt toast. It was overall ok and priced very reasonably. read more

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Great, local staple for Mediterranean food in the Aurora area. The Athenian has been here for 25 years and I don't see it going anywhere. Have been here several times before, but this time was one of the best. Our server was so kind and nice, very attentive, and spaced our food and courses out so my friend and I could chat. The food comes out super fast as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Saturdays in the early afternoon are the best times to go, there are only a few patrons so you're given all the attention.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ordered the trio dip with pita slices - outstanding. The Gyro is also a great meal as well. And had to try a piece of their Baklava -- perfectly made!The couple of shots of ouzo was also very nice and fit well with the Greek decor. Thanks for another great meal. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Comfort food is my jam lately, and Athenian offers this not only in their food, but atmosphere and service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The people of Athenian make us feel like family. To top that, the food from appetizers, main courses, and desserts, everything hits just right. I love it here; the food and the people. Thank you for always be on spot with delicious food and even better company. Happy New Year!! read more

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Just back from a greek island cruise and wanted to find a great greek restaurant nearby that had the feeling and tasted authentic to our recent overseas experience. The Athenian was definitely it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]To start the ambience is wonderfully done with a lot of care in the decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Enjoyed a glass of greek white wine which I highly recommend experiencing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And they played background greek music which set a fine mood.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A family run business the menu for lunch was a good selection of greek specialties. The chef's platter gives you a marvelous sampler of greek items. As others note the quantities gave us a big togo box even after a masterful attempt at eating everything. And to top it off, the baklava was homemade and delicious! Only possible disappointment was the gyros meat and chicken pieces from the Souvlaki were dryer than expected. We'll be back for a dinner to see if that's consistent preparation. Definitely recommend a visit! read more

The Athenian Restaurant - The Chef Sampler Platter - Greek Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

[[HIGHLIGHT]]What a fun place with great food and a friendly staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Walking into the dining room felt like what I'd imagine a small Greek restaurant in Greece would feel like.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was very welcoming and the kitchen smelled so good as we walked by.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Nico was our server and he was very kind and made us feel welcome. They have great lunch meals and the prices are very reasonable. Everything on the menu looked delicious and I was so happy with my mousaka! I plan on returning soon! read more

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Easily my favorite restaurant in the Denver area. I always look forward to coming here, and I can't wait to come back soon after I leave. This was my first time to bring a daughter here, and we enjoyed everything we ate. The saganaki is a delicious treat and perfect for two people to split. We each ordered the Grecian platter for our entrees. Dolmades, gyro, spanakopita, and tiropita are all delicious. With five triangles of spanakopita and tiropita, it's maybe a bit too much filo dough for me, but it was all yummy and filling. My daughter got the hummus as well, which was fantastic. We tried the baklava for the first time. Unlike the saganaki, it wasn't easy to split and ended up being kind of messy. Tasted good though! Service is really a highlight. You can tell it's a family-run restaurant, as many different people will greet and check in on you during the meal. And everything comes out fast too. As I've said before, it's more like eating dinner at a close family friend's house than it is being at a restaurant. Just can't say enough good things about the Athenian. While I wish they were closer, I don't hesitate to drive the 20 miles to get there. read more

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Even though this is in my neighborhood, I have never tried this family-owned restaurant and am glad I did. We stopped in after attending a funeral service for a friend's father. Our waitress was kind and very understanding. She paced our meal out so we could debrief and enjoy our appetizer and drinks and put our entrees in later since meals are prepared quickly. She said, "I treat my customers how I would like to be treated." The trio dip was a good sampler with hummus, spicy feta, tzatziki, and plenty of pita. Lunch is served until 3:00pm. I chose the Chicken Kabob Salad which was very filling with tender chicken breast served over a Greek salad with homemade Greek dressing and more pita and dolmades on the side. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Multiple Greek busts and statues adorn the walls and shelves to transport you to the Greek Acropolis.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Delicious food, [[HIGHLIGHT]]beautiful atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], fabulous customer service and cuisine! We will be back again!

Staff was very friendly and the food was very yummy and filling! Nice seating and decorations around the restaurant and the food felt very authentic. We got the mousaka and the lemon chicken, both were delicious! Definitely coming back in the future. read more

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I had some visiting friends come into town for lunch. So Athenian came to mind. I believe one of the nicest restaurants in Aurora not being a chain restaurant. I ordered my usual kitchen gyros sandwiche and lemon rice soup. I have to say though the gyros are filling and tasty I do love the soup. The service as always is pleasant and their Greek ambiance is always pleasant to see. I think I see something new each time as there are many hidden gems. Mind you this is the restaurant that cooked me a meal after closing because the closing times were incorrect online. Though I told them not to. They did anyway. Forever indebted. read more

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In Aurora for a softball tournament and stopped by Athenian for dinner. The food was amazing, the portions were generous, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere felt so authentic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We really appreciated the great service and hospitality. Thank you, Mr. Niko, for making us feel so welcome. read more

We had a great experience here on a Saturday afternoon. The Moussaka was delightful and full of flavor. The gyro meat also was flavorful and tender. I fully recommend you try it. My daughter had the Gyro and a soup... I recall lemon chicken?? Everything was delicious and we had a great time. Our waitress was fun and very very attentive and helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was old Greek and perfect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will return. read more

Best Greek food! Ordered takeout tonight for the first time and so happy with The Athenian! The manager who was there when we picked up our order had such personality -- a trait strongly lacking further south, where we live. Gyros tasted exactly as they should. Hearty, generous portions and flavorful with just the right amount of tomatoes, red onions and white onions. The fresh tzatziki sauce was automatically provided on the side, which we appreciated. The chicken kabob sandwich was equally as excellent. The loukomades for dessert were delightful -- light and airy -- honey with a hint of cinnamon. Dinner was a dining pleasure. Already planning on stopping by again after our next Anschutz hospital appointment. Highly recommend! read more

We had great take out from the Athenian Restaurant. The ordering was super quick over the phone and once we arrived our food was ready to go! Our gyros were very good and there seemed to be a large quantity of meat and sides. I'd definitely go back for the great portion and taste! The only downside is that the prices are quite high for a take out meal. It was good food wise but not sure the price matches for a takeout meal. Overall, great service and great food! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great service, quick meals, price is worth it and the ambiance is fantastic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you want a true Greek vibe, this is the place to go![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This food was amazing and we got a lot of food. The only inconvenience was that the card machine didn't work. So I hand to go to the bank to get cash. read more

A true Greek restaurant! The food is very good, when I come back to Colorado I'm going here

Ordered takeout and it was speedy! Food was delicious- authentic, healthy, and way more than I could finish in 1 meal. Def going back! read more

The Athenian Restaurant - Leftovers! - Greek Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Came in recently on a Friday evening at around 6:30ish for dinner. The restaurant was only about half full so we had no problem being sat. Service was fast and friendly and the interior was cutely decorated with Grecian themes. I went with baked lemon chicken for my dinner and my friend the moussaka My dinner started with a soup or salad and I went with a cup of the Chicken Lemon Orzo. It was sooooo good and would be the perfect thing on a cold or rainy day (or just at any time). I would come back here to have an entire bowl of this soup. Unfortunately, this is where my praise has to stop. Everything else at the table ended up being a bit of a miss. The chicken wasn't what I was expecting. It came out as more a roasted half chicken - which would have been fine if it had actually tasted good. It was overcooked and dry and was a little bland for my liking (there was no notable citrus flavor). The accompanying greek potatoes were also dry, overcooked, and hard. Gotta say - I think this may be the first time I've left potatoes on my plate uneaten. The moussaka was fine...just fine. Overall, the Athenian was a mixed bag for me. I would definitely go back to the have the chicken lemon orzo but I don't know that I'd venture to try anything else on the larger menu. read more

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Great food. As close to dining in Greece as you can get in Denver. Awesome service. Fresh food. Will definitely be back. read more

The Athenian Restaurant - The Chefs Platter was perfect for two people. Fresh quality food. Definitely Greek sized portions, we needed a to go box! - Greek Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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Food was good. The portions were adequate for the price. Chicken lemon soup was just a tad light on the lemon... but I'd rather light than overpowering. [[HIGHLIGHT]]May be time for some new seats for the booths. The padding was worn out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll be back! read more

Great service and amazing food. One of our favorite spots to go. Service is great too. It's like joining a family for dinner read more

Best falafel ever. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Funky, old school ambience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Haven't eaten a lot here though. I read their Greek salad's the best so I'll try that next. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The flies....[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My first experience a while ago. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If I see a fly in a restaurant, Im gone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Delicious food and drinks. The best are the desserts and spanakopita! Friendly and attentive staff makes for a great meal with friends and family. Authentic decor and calm ambiance adds to a great night out. read more

The Athenian Restaurant - Shareable Appetizer - Greek Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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Wonderful family ambience and top notch service. Started off with a GREEK SALAD and TRIO DIP - super refreshing! We decided on the GREEK GOD COMBO PLATTER and LAMB SHISH KABOB SPECIAL. Lamb executed perfectly - succulent, great flavor; lemon potatoes executed perfectly - soft, acidic, luscious; asparagus executed perfectly - tender, fresh. Greek combo platter had fried shrimp that was super crispy, so do not miss that next time you are in. Everyone around us got a flaming saganaki so definitely have to try that next time. read more

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Came here to say for lunch on a weekday. Food was excellent, can't wait to come back for dinner and order more! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent service and cute Greek decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Felt like we were in Athens again![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We ate the Zorba meal for two. Chicken lemon soup was fantastic! We even ate 3 desserts! Everything was very, very good. Waiter and waitress were very attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance- good[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is a true family restaurant and a real treasure for the community. Highly recommend! read more

A Greek restuarant with an authentic feel and tasty food. I've been waiting my whole life to eat here and it was everything I imagined and more! There are three separate dining rooms and everything is great for private dining. One room is more upscale and the other is in the actual main dining room. Then they have a nice secluded outdoor patio space. Decor galore. There is no shortage of greek feel in the restuarant. Greek gods, statues, wine bottles and the overall atmosphere was warm, quiet and comfortable. I love a family owned business and this is the epitamy of loving what you do. The joy on the owners face when she delivered our food and saw our reaction was so wholesome. The lunch platters for two are HUGE. We had a ton of leftovers, which we ate for dinner that night. When the Athenian Platter was delivered to our table, we literally said oh my god and gasped. Like, this is a feast y'all. The Athenian Platter consists of lemon chicken, sausage, vegetables, potatoes, dolmades, feta cheese, olives, pita bread and tzatziki. Legit heaven! Plus, we got to choose soup or salad. We chose the avgolemono soup, which was a nice starter and tasty. The sausage stole the show, but the chicken was a close second. The vegetables and potatoes could have used more seasoning, but were still good. Athenian Restuarant is a true delight and they serve up some tasty Greek food. read more

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Always good food and friendly service! This has been a go to restaurant for several years.

This is a good Greek restaurant. The food and service was good, but there were some things that could've been better. We ordered one of the chef feasts which contained multiple meats, grilled vegetables, pita bread, olives and grape leaves. The cushion size of the face is very large, but the Gyro meat was a bit dry but flavorful, as well as the Pork Souvlaki was a bit dry too. All the other items within the feast were very good, but I was disappointed because those were the main entrees. The staff was very friendly and fairly attentive, I wish our drinks were filled more during our meal. It was a good experience, I would probably visit. read more

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The gyros plate was to die for! The service was terrific! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place was clean![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Excellent baklava! Yum!

Unbelievable food and staff!!!! Our waiter was very on top of it and friendly he was great! The food was very authentic and affordable!

Food was a little bland for my liking. Got the Lemon Chicken with no pan sauce at all just more like a roasted chicken. The skin had some nice flavor but that's about it. I had to ask for Taziki sauce on side to jazz it up. My guest got the "Greek Steak" not sure what makes it Greek because there was not 1 seasoning or spice on it not even salt and pepper. Was just straight up ribeye grilled. While wasn't bad meal wasn't great either... read more

The Athenian Restaurant - Lemon chicken - Greek Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This family run restaurant was excellent from the food, service, and ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everyone in our party, seven of us, committed what a great place. We will be back! read more