I went to this spot on a food tour. They are in a building with offices connected and other businesses. The staff was really welcoming. I was told they have multiple locations. This is downtown. I got the chicken kabob with potatoes with taziki sauce. The chicken was really good and flavorful. I also enjoyed the potatoes. All the food was yummy. I am always looking for good spots for chicken pitas or gyros. Wish there were locations in my area because they would get my business. Great experience. read more

Athenian Grill - Greek Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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The Greek salad was great. Good location near City Center and easy to find. The servers were very attentive and helpful when I asked questions. The lamb burger was ok, a little dry but that's what you get when cooking lean meat. At least it was a good portion. No issues. read more

Athenian Grill - Greek salad Horiatiki - Greek Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Excellent Greek food. The lamb was super juicy and delicious and I went home happy for sure

We were running errands downtown &were trying to decide where to eat . Since it's been a minute since I had Greek food we opted to have lunch here . I had the lamb gyro and to be honest I didn't need a side . It was definitely reasonably priced & tasty as well. The two women at the counter were friendly and I had my food almost as quickly as I found a table to sit at. The restaurant was clean and the fountain area was stocked . read more

This was a DoorDash order, but it was still fantastic! I ordered the chicken gyro, which was fresh, huge, and full of juicy chicken! I also ordered fries, which were crispy, well seasoned, and not soggy at all. Also got the roasted red pepper hummus, which mayyybeee could have been seasoned a little more, but it was still great, also a huge portion. Their falafel is crispy and tasty and their tzatziki sauce is cool and refreshing! They have multiple types of gyros and gyro "bowls" if you don't want the wrap. They also have many vegetarian options, as well as classic Greek fare such as beef stew, kebabs, and meatballs. Definitely a great meal, and I have tons of tasty leftovers! read more

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Really fresh and tasty with efficient service. We'll be back next time we are in town.

Athenian Grill, what can I say? They have quite a few locations and I am so excited to have a location downtown. I have been waiting for this one to open up, brings variety to the downtown lunch options. The first time I went I went right at noon, they were packed! However they did get through the line rather quickly, which is super important with the downtown crowd. Since lunch breaks go so fast, its important to be able to order, get our food and eat within that small window we get for lunch. Now this location has a different menu than their other stores, more of a quick pickup item store than a full dining experience, so I am not knocking the location for this, just telling you not to come here and expect the full service menu you get at their other locations. Before I start reviewing the food, let me start off by saying this, Gyros are my favorite thing in the world, even over tacos... and wings believe it or not. I love them all, beef, lamb, chicken, though generally lamb is what I go for at a Greek restaurant. However, since I was able to lay that all out, I am going to say that I am not fond of the Lamb gyro here, not at all. Its just not delicious. So I will stick with the classic, the classic gyro here is good. Their Greek salad is fresh and comes with dressing already on the salad. read more

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This is the 3rd time I've visited. This time I brought my husband. We have traveled extensively and this is by far, one of the best Gyros that we've had. Athenian Grill had surpassed one of our New York favorites!!! This will be a frequent stop for us. Service was great and the staff friendly. read more

We're from out of town & needed lunch. Found Athenian Grill on Google Maps. Wonderful food! Great outdoor seating! Can't beat the price for the quality and quantity of portions! We'll definitely be back! read more

It's pretty greasy and veggies overcooked I have had a lot better at other Greek food. I must say I miss the real Greek food in Athens. Most American type places are okay but this place is below average read more

I ordered the classic Greek Gyro combo with grilled veggies and they were very well prepared. The tzatziki sauce was excellent. I ordered a to go order for a quick lunch and it hit the spot! If you love Mediterranean food, I recommend trying this place out!! Will be coming back soon. read more

Athenian Grill - Classic Greek Gyro combo - Greek Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I was looking for a good downtown spot for lunch while serving jury duty, and Athenian definitely fit the bill. I love all of their locations, and this one is just as great as the rest! It's located very centrally in downtown right next to the library and the courthouses. On this day, I ordered the spanakopita, and instead of a piece of a lasagna-like pan of it like the other locations have given me in the past, I got what was essentially a spanakopita burrito. It was super fun and just as delicious as always. The lemon potatoes are one of my favorite items that Athenian makes. I highly recommend trying them as well. The prices are decent, the location is convenient, and the food is amazing. This is a great place for lunch if you happen to be downtown...or at the courthouse for jury duty like me. read more

Athenian Grill - Spanakopita with lemon potatoes - Greek Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Newly opened location of Athenian Grill. Headed here for the burger week special which was only five dollars. It was a lamb burger with tzatziki sauce and it was amazing! So looking forward to this opening--it's walking distance from my office! read more

Allegedly open at 10:30 according to Google and Yelp. I came around 10:50. Doors were locked. I'll update the review if they're open next time I go. I was looking forward to some grape leaves and a gyro read more

I don't know what else to say except that adding an Athenian Grill to the downtown culinary landscape was probably one of the best - and most profitable - decisions that Ilias Pappas could have made! This one is perfectly proportioned and positioned for the downtown crowd, just underneath Park Plaza apartments and adjacent to the Lexington Public Library. It's a quick 2-3 block walk from either end of Main Street, and although both times I've been they were steady, the service was equally quick. The food is consistently hot and delicious whether dining here, on Ashland (my favorite), The Barn, or at Locust Hill. As you'll see from my two most recent pictures, I'm a broken record and almost always order the same thing, HOWEVER I have tried other entrees and sides, and been pleased every time. Probably my favorite touch across all locations are the authentic/imported soft drinks, candy, and so on; it really elevates the whole experience knowing the thoughtfulness that goes into every aspect of the restaurant. read more

Athenian Grill - Traditional gyro combo to-go! - Greek Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I love the original Athenian Grill, but the one in Park Place is terrible. I got a gyro, it was soggy and the meat was mushy due to the fact the meat sits in liquid until served. And there was little to no lettuce, tomato or onions. Just nasty. read more

Food was served fast and tasted great. Generous portions and very friendly staff. Defiantly a great spot for a quick lunch.

The Athenian Grill is a quick and delicious lunch place in downtown Lexington. The bread, lamb, and rice all tasted fresh and contained great flavor. Service was quick and the price offers great value. Definitely, worth checking out! read more