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    The Athens Tavern

    4.6 (59 reviews)
    ModerateGreek
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Greek Potatoes

    We stumbled into this place called Athens Tavern one day and cant stop coming. The food is AUTHENTIC GREEK CUISINE and it's fresh and bursting with flavor. But guess what, that's not even the best part... the service is AMAZING!!! Everyone who works here is so sweet, polite,kind and they make you feel like you're amongst family. If you haven't tried Athens Tavern, you need to go!!!

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    Connie M.

    Part of this meal was exceptional and the other was forgettable. The appetizers were delicious especially the flat bread. I could eat it every day. The calamari was very tender, I've never had calamari that wasn't a little chewy. The cheese flambé I could also eat every day although it was just cheese that was set on fire but it was good. Dinner, not so good. The spanakopita tasted like frozen spinach in phyllo dough, it had zero flavor. It needed feta cheese or something, it was the worst I've ever had. My boyfriend had the lamb which he thought was really good. Our companions had the pasta and did not like it. They took it home to see if they could doctor it up some to make it taste better. I didn't like the baklava, believe it or not it had too much filling and the phyllo dough needed a steak knife to cut through the bottom.

    Roxanne K.

    We got take out and we, and the baby, LOVED IT! The waitresses were really really nice and we even met with the head cook/owner, (I think ) and She was so nice ! She's a first Gen Greek!

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    Hank G.

    The moment I stepped through the doors I was whisked away across the sea to a place where the thick salt of the Aegean pierced my skin. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was eerily familiar... and then it struck me. I had been here before. Not in the physical space, but it's aura. The year was 2013, I had been partying day and night in Mykonos. After a particularly raucous evening at Cavo Paridiso, I found myself alone in the Temple of Poseidon watching the sun rise. There was a peaceful yet somewhat nerving silence. This silence is where Athens Tavern took me. Once I was seated I ordered the first drink that caught my eye, a Baklava Martini. Twist my arm why don't ya. As I awaited for my drink to arrive I received complementary bread which I indulged. As I gulped my sweet yet refreshing martini, I ordered the Spanikopita, yearning that first bite of spinach, feta Mx and phyllo. It did not disappoint, and I left as satisfied and yet unsettled as my early morning in Mykonos. Until next time - Hank.

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    Oooohhhhh my gosh. We had this on a whim, as it's over 40 minutes away from us one way for take away. It was worth the drive! The portions were huge! My husband couldn't finish his. I had the zucchini fritters, chicken kabob and potatoes with a side of tzatziki. The fritters were amazing. I acknowledge that some people would consider them to be burnt based on my photo but they did not taste that way at all. There was a creamy texture on the inside and the outside was crispy. The taste was amazing. The chicken was perfect, not over cooked and dry. The potatoes were lemony and perfect. I'm picky about my tzatziki and it was perfect. The pictures were done at home and not perfect but the food was amazing. We have been disappointed by other local take away joints. We found our place

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    Excellent as always. The Greek Gods have shown their grace here in rva. Mt Olympus couldn't make meatballs as good as these.

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    Nice little spot. The baklava is amazing. Waitress made the best whiskey sour I have ever had lol.

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    Great Mediterranean/Greek food. Friendly waitress staff. Highly Recommend this restaurant.

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    Delicious food, great service and quaint decor. This place is a gem! We'll definitely be back.

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    Great food and attentive, personal service. Octopus appetizer is outstanding, and everything else is great as well.

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    Literally were just driving by and decided to give it a try. Great food, amazing service. This will be a regular stop for us.

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    5 years ago

    Great food - if you like Greek food you need to try Athens - Greek food done the right way

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    The Athens Tavern - greek - Updated May 2026

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