Menu is excellent, the selection of specials is always good. Outside dinning is well spaced Friendly staff. read more

This review is for take away, where we ordered kebabs and grilled veggies and rice. My friend ordered online and I went to pick up. Good thing she sent me the online receipt, so I can show them. Always double check before you pickup. Beef kebabs were good, the grilled veggies were my favorite. They were done with just the right amount of char, still firm and not overly cooked. The basmati rice was fluffy and light, slightly seasoned. The only feedback I have to improve service would be that they gave me the aluminum trays, just like that, and I had to carry hot trays to the car. Perhaps a sturdy bag or cardboard box carrier would be better, since the trays were quite hot to handle. read more

We visited for a weekday lunch, surprised by how large & how quickly the lunch crowd arrived. * Located in business park & commercial area, small parking lot, limited street parking * Restaurant has indoor & patio seating * Staff was friendly & fast throughout the lunch service We tried the: 2 Lunch entrees - Fair portions, but the greek salad tasted wilted and made the day before, the rice tasted like parboiled rice from a bag and not especially nice * 2 glasses of wine - 1 was served in a dirty lipstick & thumbprint stained glass. Staff quickly poured us a new one when we asked. * 1 dessert - Galaktoboureko was our favorite part of the meal Overall, $100 for a casual weekday lunch for 2 is considerably more than I'd expected we'd pay for a non-special occasion. We might go back for dessert-only one day, but we won't be making it a regular spot. read more

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Located in Santa Clara, parking is limited as there's only a few street parking spots. The interior is nice and noise level is average. Chicken souvlaki plate (4/5): absolutely delicious. The chicken was so tender and overall really flavorful. Service was good. Tap to pay is accepted. Overall, Athena Grill has some delicious Greek food. read more

Athena Grill - Chicken Souvlaki Plate - Greek Near Me - Santa Clara, California

**3.5 stars** First of all, I should say that the food was a solid 4 stars. I really enjoyed the Avgolemono Soup, it has really unique flavors. The fries are fresh cut and lightly crisp. I wanted a side salad, but they said I couldn't order one since I didn't order a meal, so I had a couple of bites of my husbands side salad, yes they do offer them, just not for everyone. A slight deduction for service, the wait staff was not very friendly, the restaurant was a bit on the cold side, especially for this time of year, and I like it when restaurants think about the environment. This restaurant uses paper on the table which means cutting down trees, and they use disposable plastic cups for their sauces. Overall, the experience doesn't make me want to come back. read more

Athena Grill - Greek Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Writing an updated review because idk what I was thinking with giving Athena Grill less than 5 stars back then. This place has always been a solid and consistent place when it comes to the food and service. Their entrees taste amazing with juicy grilled meats with the perfect char for that added crunch texture. They all come with a nice serving of Greek salad, rice, and vegetables. They allow you to swap the rice and vegetables with fries or double a serving without charge. Their purple sauce is hands down the best sauce paired with the garlic fries. The meats alone are flavorful, using the sauce is next level. Their fries never disappoint. Lunch time is seating yourself while dinner time they seat you. Their service is on point with the same servers I've known since first dining here years ago. They are very friendly and check in. We have had many celebrations here including birthdays and we always share our slices of cake with them. I usually go for the chicken, sometimes I'll do the duo swapping the lamb for the beef. Salmon is tender and a big serving. Their moussaka is the only moussaka I've tried and it's a good choice outside of the grill. Branzino is beautiful and also their lamb shank. It doesn't have the gamey after taste. Very homey vibes like a family establishment. Located in an industrial area around the tech jobs so lunch time it gets crowded. They are closed on Sundays. read more

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I'd give them 5 stars just for their fries & olive dip alone. So addicting & so good! I'm Greek and whenever I eat here, I always leave full & happy (usually with a to go container, because the portion sizes are massive!) Everything is outstanding! Spanakopita, galaktoboureko (Fridays only), pastitsio, mousaka, wraps, souvlaki... the list keeps going. Highly recommend checking them out! I know they get a huge lunch crowd, but don't forget to check them out for dinner too! Their patio is lovely (and dog friendly) read more

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There was a good mix of great dishes, okay dishes, and not-so-good dishes here, but I think the place was overall solid. First for what I'd definitely recommend: lamb riblets (soft, well-seasoned, and fall off the bone with amazing garlic sauce) & gyro plate (such well seasoned meat with delicious sauce and tomato to pair). The chicken souvlaki wrap was pretty good too, but not the best chicken souvlaki I've tried. I'd definitely skip on the steak pita wrap, beef souvlaki plate, and the lamb chops as the meat in these were pretty tough to chew. Everything else we got was not mind blowingingly good nor terrible. Service was really nice and attentive. We were late to our reservation but still treated nicely. They let us know when their kitchen closes but didn't rush us at all. We sat inside which was more of a dark and intimate vibe, but they also have a little outdoor seating area which was really cute with the plants. read more

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Delicious! This long time family owned restaurant serves such good Greek food! On top of that the service was great. The octopus mezes was one of our favorites. Well seasoned and tender. Their souvlaki is popular and there's a reason why. The combination plate is a sampler that has pastitsio, mousaka, spanakopita and gyro. Oh yes, their olive garlic dip is addicting! read more

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Great place for delicious Greek food. Service is attentive and friendly. Recommendations were spot on. Could be a little noisy depending on the crowd, but dinner is usually quiet. read more

Hmm, why did I never write a review for Athena Grill??? I think their spreads are all delicious and their entrees are usually a hefty portion. The flavors are on point and well balanced. The fries with the olive sauce is chef's kiss. & I don't even like olives. I used to come here back when I was working at my old company. Definitely need to pay them a visit again soon. read more

Good food, service and casual ambiance. They have both outdoor and indoor sitting area, we had the outdoor place reserved. They have privacy from the street with the green wall which also makes the temps feel cooler than the other side. The menu is elaborate and there is something for everyone with different dietary requirements. We all enjoyed our food. May be the grilled calamari could have been better as that was the only leftover on our table. I will go back to try the other items from their menu. read more

Athena Grill - Briami (Vegetarian) - Greek Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Just a normal Mediterranean restaurant, not sure why it's so popular. We had gyros, hummus sampler and steak set, it's just average The only thing good is the appetizer octopus, but it's so small portion read more

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So I've eaten here a few times, and it's always been pretty good! The restaurant is clean and kept up well with a great patio! Service is friendly and fast! I went there this week and tried the combination platter, which I have not tried yet. I would have liked to have more meat than pasta sides on my plate, but it is what it is. The pictures show the discrepancy. Maybe they were running heavy on the baked goods, and low on the meat? Regardless, it's good, but would rather have more gyro meat than baked goods on the combination plate. read more

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Atmosphere was laid back and relaxing. It would have been nice if there were fans out on the patio for the outdoor diners. Big portions. Unfortunately my lamb skewer was pretty tough and dry so didn't really enjoy the food. read more

Athena Grill - Greek Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Hidden gem? More like hidden treasure Came here for lunch with friends and left in a full-on Greek food coma -- in the best way possible. Let's talk portion sizes: they're massive (in the best, bring-a-big-appetite kind of way)! O R D E R E D - Octopus Mezes - I'm obsessed with octopus and this one did not disappoint. So good I ordered it twice. No regrets. - Branzini - A whole grilled fish with salad and fries. Perfectly cooked and seasoned -- like, chef's kiss - Shrimp Souvlaki Plate - Juicy, flavorful, and filling. - Lamb Souvlaki Plate - Tender, savory, and packed with flavor. - Lamb Ribs Mezes - The ribs literally fell off the bone. I could've eaten multiple orders. - Baklava - Sticky, sweet, and everything you want in a dessert after a hearty Greek meal. V E R D I C T They've got indoor and outdoor seating, and if it's sunny out, definitely grab a table outside -- they've got umbrellas to keep things cool. Bonus points for having their own parking lot, which makes the experience even easier (no wandering Santa Clara side streets in search of parking = win). This place feels like a local secret (looking at you, Nvidia crew), but it deserves all the hype. The food is delicious, the staff is genuinely friendly, and the service is fast. Athena Grill = solid 10/10. Already planning my next visit... probably just for a full order of octopus and lamb ribs. Don't judge me. read more

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Tasty food! We went for lunch and reserved a table just in case. We went at 11:30, and it was pretty empty, but an hour later or so, it was so crowded!!!! Almost every table was taken. We sat outside underneath a covered area which was nice for a summer day. We ordered a 3 dip sampler - hummus, eggplant and tzatziki. It came with bread and pita. The eggplant was our favorite. We split the Greek salad and falafel wrap. My friend doesn't like cucumbers, so they put them on the sides for us! On the salad, we added some gyro. It was thicker than the typical gyro that I'm familiar with. Great place and friendly service. I'll have to come back. read more

One of my favorite Greek places ever. Location might seem a bit funky to some but the food is totally worth it. I'm a big guy and appreciate the substantial portions of total deliciousness. read more

This place is a literal hole in the wall located in a quiet and unusual business area. Inside was very cozy with a lot of traditional greek decor. *medium sampler - the medium sampler came with both soft pita and crunchy French bread. It was good that it came with two types of texture when it comes to dips. The trio dip we got was the typical tzatziki, hummus, and melitzanosalata. The melitzanosalata was chosen on a whim and it turned out to be the best dip out of the three. It was flavorful, fragrant, and overall super yummy! Paired with the French bread is the perfect duo. *Seafood Souvlaki - it was solid dish with a nice char to the seafood. The swordfish was a delicious but it was a bit fatty. The salad was refreshing, a nice addition to the plate. The rice was not dry, more on the mushy side. *Chicken Souvlaki - similar to the seafood, the chicken had a nice char to it. It was very juicy with that little crunch from the char. It also had lettuce and rice as well. The staff was friendly and made sure our needs were met. Overall a very homey vibe. We would come back again! read more

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I was excited to get lamb chops. Unfortunately it's not the real lamb chops.Its the cheap type $5.99/lb from Costco. It's not the real shisklik! $32 for 3 pieces of chewy and hard. Comes with garlics French fries. Where I didn't pick. I went from social dinner group. Soda is $4. The restaurant already charge 20% tip! So my total was almost $48. Will I go back? NO THANKS! read more

Athena Grill - $32 for three pieces of fake lamb chops! No thanks! Very upset. - Greek Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Still wonderful food! Dip trio was wonderful, especially with the olive spread. Gyros are so big! read more

Athena Grill - The mixed plate is a perfect mealto split between two people with an appetizer and a bottle of wine! - Greek Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Parking is on side street since this spot is in a commercial area. But honestly, it was easy to find a spot. Had a work lunch and made reservations for a group of 10. Surprised that they actually had a large table inside reserved for us. Came during Lunch rush and let me tell you, it was packed! But service was good and our food came timely considering how busy they were. The trio dip was amazing! It came with the softest pita bread I've ever had. Also came with pita chips (so good!) and white bread. I had the gyro plate and man! It was so flavorful and tender/moist. Did I mention their portions are huge?! Must try! read more

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The employees have been there a long time. Their wraps are delicious. I love that they have chicken breast wraps and their fries are wonderful too. The location is in some random area which makes it a hidden gem. I never had Greek food before and these guys set the bar high. The trio hummus/dip is a must. Their steaks are tasty also. As always, service is great. Get to know their employees...they're friendly and funny! read more

We ordered two gyros, one with fruit and the other with fries. Cook came out to deliver, both with fruit. When I explained one should have fries, he snatched the plate from my hand! Confused, I said "oh just leave the gyro while it's hot, and take the fruit back" (which was on a separate tiny dish). I reached for the plate again, and he pulled away! He insisted he needed that same plate for the fries. My guess is he either thought I was trying to get free fruit, or he didn't want to dirty another plate. Weirdest restaurant experience in a very long time. Maybe more than one star if good things came to those who wait (for an extra plate). Unfortunately, fries were low end and bland, gyro meat was of average quality, way too salty, and not sliced or prepared to give that signature maillard crust. Save yourself the trip. read more

We enjoyed our meal at Athena grill. It's located in a random business district but has a really cute inside and ambiance. Very cozy for a date night or a business dinner. Seemed like larger tables around us were business meals. Service was quick and attentive. Food: We got the Branzino and combo plate. Both came with a greek salad to start which was nice and a substantial amount of salad. Branzino: 4/5 whole fish, well cooked, very moist and had great flavor. Enjoyed it with the lemon aioli sauce too. It is a whole fish though so you have to pick around the bones. Combo: 4/5 well flavored and nice to try a little of each item. Fries: 3/5 Both plates came with fries and this was the least favorite item of them. While I liked the garlic flavoring, they needed more salt and were not as crispy as I would have liked. Parking: Street parking only as nearby are office buildings that state no Athena Grill parking, but parking wasn't hard to find. read more

Athena Grill - Grilled Branzino - Greek Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Location is tucked away in an industrial area. Parking might be tricky, particularly if you go weekday at lunchtime. They have a nice sized outdoor patio as well as inside seating. The servers are very attentive to refill water and prompt in taking your order. We had the gyro wrap and the swordfish wrap. The meat was PHENOMENAL, and the portion was hearty. Options for sides are salad, fruit salad or fries. Fruit salad was good, just fresh cut fruit (like most places, lots of melon), the fries were fresh. I also had the chicken lemon soup which was really yummy and the perfect starter. read more

Athena Grill - Beef gyro wrap - Greek Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I feel like I had to change my review as they have been so inconsistent the last few times I've been. I am not sure what has changed but I do hope they go back to the quality they once had. The employees are still extremely nice though! read more

We had dinner here on a Friday night. It was in an unexpected location in what seemed more like a business area, but once you enter the area you completely forget that. Service was so friendly and attentive, Giovanni and Jorge were the best! The atmosphere is welcoming, not pretentious. I ordered the chicken souvlaki plate which was delicious. And the almond cake, yum. Everyone in my group enjoyed their meal. read more

The restaurant is a bit run down and we would up sitting outside on a glorified picnic table. We spent way too much energy trying not to get bee stings. The service is friendly and reasonably efficient. The steak kebab was good. The meat was tender and flavorful. The vegetables were tasty but mushy. But the rice was mushy and tasteless and the salad was not much more than a pile of lettuce. read more

Athena Grill - Steak kebob - Greek Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Been going here since 2009 when co-worker's brought me here. The restaurant is in the middle of industrial / business district and so all customers are employees from the local businesses. You know the food is good that despite being no where close to a residential area, the place is still packed at dinner and one weekends. The food is always amazing with great portions and great customer service. We go here as often as we can. read more

The food here is absolutely amazing. We ate the grilled Monterey calamari - my absolutely favorite. It was grilled to perfection - so tender and flavorful. We also had the lamb slovaki plate and gyro pita wrap -- fantastic!!! The staff here are also friendly. We will keep coming back. read more

Athena Grill - Grilled Monterey Calamari. - Greek Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Overall nice place, plenty of outdoor seating. Servers were nice. The sampler was great! We got the tzatziki, tirokafteri, and the Athena spread. We liked the tirokafteri and Athena spread the most but the three were good to try. I got the Athenian chicken pita wrap (3/5) which was all right. The chicken wasn't very seasoned and at the end all I had left was cottage cheese. For the price you'd expect it to be put together better. Overall nice place to try but not sure if I'd come back just because the wrap didn't meet expectations. read more

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Amazing restaurant!! Menu never disappoints!! Staff is so so awesome!! The dipping sauce for the fries is one of the yummiest things in my life. read more

When did they start using Uncle Ben's rice instead of basmati rice? I ordered a chicken souvlaki plate and a gyro plate. The gyro plate was missing the beloved purple dip or maybe they don't provide those in takeouts. The rice was unmistakably an Uncle Ben's rice. It took me back to my college cafeteria days. read more

My friend put me on this place and it does not disappoint. You really can't go wrong with any of their wraps. Their garlic fries are delicious with the sauce provided as well. I LOVE the free pita and hummus; it's great to munch on while waiting for your food. The service is always nice and friendly. Portions are big and prices are reasonable. read more

Athena Grill - Chicken wrap - Greek Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I love this place! Came for lunch with my family. Everything is great here. See pictures for the food items we got. Portion are huge and you can never go wrong with the selection they all taste great. Weekdays lunch hour you would order at the counter but during dinner time and weekends they take your order at the table. Servers are always nice. The inside is small and they also have seating outside. Nice to sit outside on a nice day. read more

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The fried pita bread here is delicious. Pick a few dips and go for it! The staff is happy to do separate checks for larger parties. It's perfect for a group, especially since there are a variety of selections for meals. I love sitting in the outdoor area on nice days. It's covered and no one is sitting in the sun, if you sit in the right place. read more

We were excited to try this new find of ours. But were disappointed as the food was a mixed bag. The gyro plate and wrap were average and my husband did like the mixed grill. What was really tasteless was Vegetable Mousaka. The eggplant in it was really badly made and the zucchini and potatoes tasted like reheated frozen food. Nothing tasted fresh in it. Garlic fries had no garlic and were limp and cold. There simply wasn't enough flavor in the salad served along with dishes. It could have used more dressing and other things besides predominantly lettuce. I call this first and last visit. read more

FOOD They take the best food from the Greek cuisine and bring it to you on a silver (or metal) platter. As a Greek, I always feel an immense of warmth when I see customers from all different cultures fellowshipping at an Athena Grill table over dolmades, spanakopita, and gyros. I highly recommend the Mezas Krasiou as your entree even though it is technically an appetizer. It's an all-star mix of the most popular items on the menu. Trust me that you'll be back and you can try out something that wasn't on the Krasiou! At the risk of sounding dramatic, it would be a crime against humanity if you came and didn't try the Athena Spread (kalamata olives blended with garlic and mayo)! It goes amazing with any of their breads, fries, or meats. SERVICE Amazing service from experienced and caring staff. You may even get a visit from the owner's son who runs the day-to-day operations and is a very capable manager. The excellent service continues even when the place fills up. AMBIANCE One of the most beautiful ambiance features of Athena Grill is the full tables of people on their work lunches, families, and patrons having a good time. The flagship color scheme of Greece with the sky and sea blue bordered by white symbolizing purity adorns the restaurant's interior walls and outdoor seating area. It's a refreshing setting that invites patrons to enjoy themselves as if they were eating in a waterfront cafe in Athens. read more

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Ambiance is good and loud. Especially outside dining. Came in before lunch crowd. Service is good but looks like short staff, but quick. They are busy with takeout as we see. Crowd are beginning to come in. Food- 1st timer today. Will taste n see how the food is. After eating. Ordered- Seafood on a stick with rice , veg, salad, also Octopus for appetizer with this plate. The veg was good only thing is a couple of asparagus stems were hard. Seafood on a stick. They were fresh n great. Octopus were fresh. Will come back for other menu items. read more

Athena Grill - Table top decor - Greek Near Me - Santa Clara, California