UMM this place is extremely good, like what?? Greek food in Long Beach, and right by the beach yummm. I went here at like 7:30 pm with my college club and tbh it is a really small restaurant. They do got nice, well-lit outside sitting, but just so y'know, it'll be a lil cramped inside. Service was quick! They don't take names though, so be on the lookout for your order and don't lose your receipt. I got the chicken breast pita and all their pitas come with a nice, generous side of tzatziki sauce, which is a great move. The chicken was absolutely delicious, well charred, and super flavorful. The smokiness of the char pairs delightfully with the fresh crunch of the veggies. I also really liked the pita bread, and the whole thing was perfectly filling for a dinner. In total- $10 which is JUSTIFIED. My friends also got the gyro pita, gyro fries, and the kabob platter with steak and shrimp. All for justified prices, I think, and all super delicious. read more

Athens West - chicken breast pita with tzatziki sauce - Greek Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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What has happened to Athens west- sb? There are so many choices of great places to eat and this has always been one of our weekly spots. Will have to think twice next time before going back. We were eating there Saturday night at around 7:30pm and all of the sudden the chefs cranked up the music in the grill area so loud we could not have a conversation sitting in the restaurant. The other problem was that there was already music playing so you had two very different music selections playing loudly. We thought they must have been closing soon and wanted everyone out but they said they close at 9pm. It was a great way to empty the restaurant and we all left. I think the staff thought it was funny but somehow I don't think the owners would have found it funny. Like I said, there are too many great choices of places to eat in sb. Will take a break from Athens west for a while. read more

An amazing customer service by Claudia . Lamb O Rita Pita & Falafel is the best! French fries and SPICY Feta sauce are in it! Patio dining is Shaded. Very clean Restrooms too. read more

Athens West - Greek Near Me - Seal Beach, California

This is my daughter's fave Mediterranean food. We tried the seal beach location as was in the neighborhood shopping. Clean and good service. Few patrons that time as we were early. Recommend the chicken lemon soup as it's soo tasty. Calamari and kebabs are consistent. The falafel was ok as it was dry. Overall recommend for decently priced Mediterranean fare read more

Athens West - Half order Calamari Platter - Greek Near Me - Seal Beach, California

We came, we saw , we shish kebabed . Blacking out the prices ??? Little shady ... little scammyish (had to make up a word for this crazy ish) it gives hella shady shady, BUT the service was good , the food was EXCELLENT! The meat was top tier quality worth every penny. And the vibe was "IM HELLA RICH . SITTING ON THE PATIO EATING BOMB GREEK FOOD ON A PAPER PLATE WHILE MORE HELLA RICH PEOPLE WALK BY AND WATCH ME" . I HIGHLY recommend this place if you're in the area. Parking was legit , we took a nice walk to the beach after. I can see myself coming back with my family and making it a habit. Thank you , gentlemen PUT PRICES ON YOUR MENU!!!!!!!!! read more

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My husband and I came in on a Saturday night during a dinner rush. We got through the line remarkably quickly, but there was an understandable wait for the food. Not a lot of tables were available but we were able to snag a spot on the patio. Overall, the vibe was super casual and borderline dive-y; not saying it judgementally, there was some obvious history to this place. We both got gyros (made spicy) with a side of steak fries. The meat from the gyro was super tender and the spicy feta was SO good. The veggies all seemed very fresh, and their tzatziki recipe is top tier. The fries standalone were kinda cold and not the best, but all the toppings made them bomb. The steak on the steak fries was soooo tender, we were both surprised by the texture. The grilled red peppers and onions added a slight sweetness, with a generous sprinkling of herbs and feta cheese on the top. It was a mountain of deliciousness. We will definitely be back! read more

Athens West - Gyro pita - Greek Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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Came in for takeout during lunch time on Friday. Super relax, chill vibe. Not busy with couple tables inside and several out in the patio overlooking the parking lot. Parking was no deal (yet). Street parking (free for 2hrs) and parking lot(s) is/are to pay for. Service is friendly, great, and fast. Easy order and fast turnaround since I was the only one ordering. I got the gyro and it was delicious and packed of juicy & well mixed meats and fresh & cold veggies. Will come back for more and with fries next time. read more

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bread dry. Meat cold, also dry. If I had to bet, they premade some orders on a Wednesday night incase there was a rush, but there wasn't. Ordered our gyro zesty, every time the sauce comes inside the gyro. This time it was on the side, evidence supporting my claim these were pre-made. Both meals looked and tasted like they sat around for a while. For the high price, completely not worth it. The staff here is lazy and strange. Nick the Greek on 2nd street in Long Beach is higher quality, better pricing. read more

We love coming down to Seal Beach to walk around and try the many restaurants. This is our second visit to Athens West in a month. Got the Veggie platter again ($16.99), it was so good! They accidentally gave me fries instead of the orzo pasta but luckily my husband didn't mind switching with me. The nice thing about eating here is you don't feel super stuffed afterwards and can have a nice walk on the pier instead of instantly going home to take a nap. The only thing I would change is the falafels - they are super hard on the outside and very dark brown. Maybe they've been twice fried. Almost broke my plastic fork trying to cut into them. I don't know if they would do a substitution for more dolma or spanokopita but it doesn't hurt to ask. It won't keep us from coming back. read more

Athens West - Veggie Platter $16.99 - Greek Near Me - Seal Beach, California

You won't feel transported to Athens when you eat here, but it's a cute little place in an (historic?) old part of Seal Beach that I never knew existed. It's on charming Main Street, which continues into the ocean as Seal Beach Municipal Pier. So it has location location location. It also has a private parking lot, which we didn't know before we arrived, so we parked on Main Street. The covered patio looks out onto the parking lot, so there's no real view, but it's still pleasant to be outside when you're this close to the ocean. I was hoping my mom would try the Lamb-O-Rama just because I wanted to hear her say the name, but both she and my dad went with their typical conservative menu choices. (They don't often venture far from what they know, especially at a new place, and if they like it, they might never order anything else, despite returning dozens of times. Parents!) I ordered a falafel pita, and while everything was delicious, the "design" of the entree itself made it difficult to eat. Don't just layer things atop one another, Athens West! Wrap them. So they can't fall out. Honestly, this one factor really affected my impression much more than I thought it would. My cousin was treating, so I have no idea whether the food is a good value, but I can say that the ingredients are very fresh, and they bring it out pretty fast. The workers we interacted with were very friendly. We were a group of six, and there were only two tables in the entire place, both on the patio, that could accommodate us. It ended up being fine, but in general, this isn't a good restaurant for large or even medium groups. The interior of the restaurant has a strange L shape that makes it feel more like a fast-food place, which it isn't. I would definitely come back, but I don't think I'd order anything in a pita again, and that's too bad, because the pita bread itself was delicious. read more

I'm on a strict low carb diet so while in Seal Beach it was difficult to find a place with good food choices. I always enjoy Greek food so my first thought was maybe they offer a good Greek salad. I ordered the gyro salad and my husband ordered the super gyro pita. Both were very good. My salad hit the spot and was very satisfying. The salad is made with fresh greens, tomatoes, kalamata olives and thinly sliced red onions. They give you a decent amount of gyro meat too. It comes with a vinaigrette dressing which is light and tasty. My husband enjoyed his gyro pita sandwich which was packed with gyro meat plus my pita bread that came with my salad. Staff is friendly and service was quick. The place is small with limited indoor seating but they do have a covered outside patio too. I would definitely return here again next time I'm visiting the Seal Beach area. read more

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Athens West best Greek food in seal. Food is always top notch and the cashiers are always super friendly. Patio seating is well shaded so I always grab a seat outside as the weather always allows it. Highly recommend! read more

Great food and a great value. This place was recommended by Facebook Foodie Page, so I thought I would give it a try as part of my Mediterranean food extravaganza. I tried various dishes at over a dozen Mediterranean restaurants in a 6-month period. I got the super gyro, and it come with extra meat. It did not disappoint. There was a hardy portion of meat. I felt like onions were a little excessive so I will ask them on the side next time. There is street parking, and it can get a little tricky depending on the day of the week and the time. The staff was friendly, and the service was good. read more

Athens West - Gyro - Greek Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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Not bad, but a bit pricey for the quality and quantity of the food. Soup is good, but overpriced at $10. Gyro sandwich was ok pita bread not great. Not the worse place, but there are much better places in the area. read more

Very disappointed in the lack of communication and the service, my wife placed an order on the 29th. Order was to be ready, at 3:45. I was here at 3:20 and when I arrived the gentleman said sorry we are closed, they were to close at 3:30 that day! I understand closing early because of the holidays, I don't understand why he wouldn't credit our order. He told me I had to deal with DoorDash and I repeated to him I don't have DoorDash I ordered this through your website! I hate leaving negative reviews but I'm hoping this will get to the owner and he can do right. I asked to speak to management and he said to write a letter, I asked when will owner be here he said I don't know I see him every two weeks! Ridiculous customer service, i returned twice looking for a credit of the food we purchased! read more

Athens West - Receipt of paid order! - Greek Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Consistently excellent Mediterranean, food food with healthy portions! Our go to when we're looking for a healthy meal

I've eaten here plenty of times and always liked the food. It's a quick and casual place for a quick bite to eat. I walked in today and was shocked to see NO PRICES on the menu! That's unscrupulous and disrespectful, shame on you! Your customers aren't going to fall for this, there are too many great restaurants on Main Street to go to, and that's exactly what we did, to the Bistro, right across the street. read more

Truly not what I was expecting. But not as bad as it looks tho. Won't go back but don't regret my decision. I live right around the corner and stopped by a couple of times, I never knew what to order & the kids working the register don't really know how to explain the plates and always awkwardly stare at you as you stare at the menu. So I always walked out. This time I went in really hungry & had my husband who was also really hungry. After some back and forth & attempts to try to get the kids working help with our decision, we said "might as well try it" just happy to have gotten it out of my system. FYI the rice isn't rice. It's like a pasta. No flavor. But some flavor. Hard to explain. Probably why the kids working the register don't try explaining the plates. read more

Athens West - Gyro plater - Greek Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Very "meh". The steak was dry and the pita tastes like the fake, over-processed kind you buy at Ralph's. Save your money

Good enough. Admittedly, this wasn't our first choice for Greek food but we discovered that ILIOS Greek Mediterranean closed up shop and Athens West just happened to be down the street. I really can't compare apples to apples here because ILIOS was a full-service restaurant with date night vibes whereas Athens West is more casual. Both have their merits. I ordered the Veggie Kabob Platter. It comes with grilled mushroom, tomato, bell pepper, onion, and zucchini. I appreciate the variety and heartiness of the large chunks of produce. The salad was tasty too. It comes with red onion, cucumber, tomato, kalamata olives, and pepperoncini lightly dressed in Greek dressing. Between the veggie kabobs and the salad, I appreciate the freshness of the ingredients. The fries were a bit under-seasoned but nothing that hummus and/or hot sauce couldn't fix. The hummus had a garlicky-good flavor. Couldn't tell you if it was freshly made in-house or not but it was the best part of my meal. https://bit.ly/3OJNd2Y Service was good for what it was. At first, I felt uneasy because the cashier didn't greet us at the door and we stood in front of him staring at the menu while he stared at us waiting for us to order for an awkwardly...long...time...lol! But once we engaged, he was actually quite helpful. When I requested for my order to be vegan, he confirmed that he would modify my order without the feta cheese. I like that the menu clearly marks what is vegetarian as well as marks what can be vegan. While I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way for this place, it's a solid option if in the area. If I come back, I will definitely check out their falafel next time. I also give bonus points to Athens West for having a private parking lot in an area where the neighboring businesses mostly only have street parking. read more

Athens West - Veggie Kabob Platter - Greek Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Located on Seal Beach's Main Street, this casual restaurant was recommended to me by a good friend who is of Greek heritage and told me his family eats here often. So I thought I would give it a try. The interior is small with a handful of booths and a counter at a window facing out toward Main Street. To me the booths and decor had a "fast food" vibe; this is a place to come for the food, not the atmosphere. They also have a nicely shaded parking lot patio. I ordered a kabob plate, choosing a chicken kabob. It came with pita bread, pasta, and a Greek salad. Additionally I got a side of dolmas which are served four to a side. The chicken had that delicious grilled flavor. The pasta was good and so was the salad with its variety of flavors (olives, cucumber, tomato, feta...). I really enjoyed the soft pita bread too. The dolmas were fine but nothing special. It was a filling, healthy meal. If you enjoy Mediterranean fare and find yourself in Seal Beach, give this place a shot. read more

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After taking a walk down Main St in Seal Beach, we were hoping to find a dog friendly patio to enjoy lunch. With a very limited amount of locations to choose from, we decided to try Greek food at Athens West. A decent amount of covered patio seating was available. As I stood in line to order, I noticed that the only menu available was taped to the counter with the prices blacked out. Because of the line behind me, I felt a bit pressured to pick something quick. We decided on the chicken and gyro wrap. After asking how much it was to add fries and a salad, I was told it was $5 extra. I decided to add fries only and it was suggested that I order the combination that included fries and a drink. The wraps arrived and the chicken wrap was definitely lacking in protein and both wraps were small in size. The gyro wrap was a bit more flavorful and a better choice over the chicken. A one time try for us, the only memorable part of the meal were the fries, which were perfectly crisp and delicious! read more

Athens West - Gyro Wrap - Greek Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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Self serve casual business. Order up front find a table. Get your own plastic utensils. Food is then brought to your table. We ordered a regular and super gyro. Side of fries. Food was delicious. Didn't like the Spicy Feta. Added some hot sauce instead Inside or outside seating available. Parking is a little tricky but we went up and down Main Street and a spot became available.2 hour parking. read more

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I've been coming here for years. I kind of stopped coming because the food quality has really gone down and the portions are small never met the owner had been coming here for 15 years but all I can say is I hope this guy gets it together. Maybe engages with the customers once in a while but I doubt it I heard his name is Peter L if you get this message, don't be a Malaka! But it's to late you already are see you at the Greek feast in Long Beach read more

Wow! So delicious! I've had Greek food all over the world and this was very enjoyable. I had the one kebab platter and the zesty feta dip and I enjoyed every morsel. The salad dressing and feta in the salad were perfect and the orzo pasta was the perfect complement to the steak kabob. Loved it! I will be back. read more

Everything, Wass Absolutely Spectacular..!!** the food was absolutely delicious. I loved the personalized catered service with the extra olives and I love how the calamari salad taste. I think they're salad dressing is one of the best as well as the texture of the gear meat. French fries, and I always love the leafy vegetables. read more

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I love this place! I love that they offer gyro wrap, it's what I order every time, sometimes with fries and salad. I visit seal beach often and every time I visit, I try to come here at least once. The food is large enough I can usually get two meals out of it and I feel the price is very reasonable. Everything tastes fresh and the workers are always very friendly. I love Greek food and this is in my top 3 favorite Greek food I've had! read more

Athens West - Gryo wrap with feta fries and salad - Greek Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Amazing food. Reasonable prices. Great service. Love the outdoor patio on a cool summer day

Food was ok. Ordered the Greek salad with side of fries. You can tell it's not very fresh. They're stingy on the chicken and the portions are inconsistent. Soggy tomatoes and lettuce. The outdoor area is nice that's a plus. And their bathrooms were super dirty. The cashier was super nice but too many cons vs pros. read more

My friend & I recently visited this small café. The food was delicious, reasonably priced, and the place clean. The portions also are very generous. We just happened to arrive there in time to meet the owner, Peter. Peter took a few minutes of his time to speak with us, & he was very cordial & friendly. I recommend this eatery to anyone who is craving a healthy alternative to burgers & fries. Kudos! read more

Decent food but lacks aroma and atmosphere but the sketchy part was that all the prices on the menu were blacked out! read more

Athens West - Blacked out prices - Greek Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Ok Amazing Gyro and the super was filled with meat. Glass of wine and my wife had kabobs. Great food at a reasonable price. read more

We were in Seal Beach to chill and walk. We've never really been to Seal Beach before, so we decided to take the afternoon and walk around the pier and main st. We decided to eat dinner here and originally had our heart set on Ilios, which was fantastic but they had closed sadly :( Already in the mood for greek, we could've gone with a usual spot in Long Beach but we spotted Athens West and decided why not. Service was fine and the options were decent. I went against my gut instinct to go with a gyro and ended up going for their fried calamari...mainly because I watched something on youtube about calamari and had a craving for it. Unfortunately (and not really surprised), it's frozen...I wasn't really expecting fresh calamari from a fast-casual spot like this but one can hope. It was served with hummus, salad, and orzo. The food wasn't bad. Best I can say is that it was, as the kids say, mid. It's a reasonable spot if you're craving greek and need something fast and close, but there are other options. Nothing stood out with a wow factor, but there wasn't anything particularly bad here. read more

Athens West - Fried calamari plate - Greek Near Me - Seal Beach, California

I have been eating at Athens west for a good portion of the last 10 years. This used to be my go to spot for gyro platters, but over the last 3 years the prices have disappeared from the menu and the prices at checkout are increasing to restaurant levels and increasing at what seems to be random times last month I paid $2 less for my platter what gives? I'm sorry but at these prices and not showing prices I just cannot justify the visit. Greed kills businesses. If you want to charge restaurant prices you need to be a restaurant. Not fast service checkout read more

Lowest star would be no star. Went to Athens West iin Seal Beach, Asked the cashier at the register (MAN) some questions about the menu items. Totally ignored me found it to be just rude. He was right in front of me. I was there to get a serving for 30 guest(s) for a dinner party I was having. Too bad for them. Decided to go to CHARRO CHICKEN instead. THEY WERE VERY POLITE AND EXTREMELY HELPFUL! read more

This is my go to spot whenever I visit Seal! I always order the Gyro salad. The portions here are nice and large. Lots of assortment of things to try. I ordered the Dolmas this time and also loved them. Prices are decent and they have a nice set up to sit outside and enjoy the ocean breeze. The workers here always really sweet and nice so make sure to tip them! A nice little spot and walking distance to the pier. Give them a try! read more

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Great local neighborhood restaurant. The food is constantly tasty, the prices are reasonable and the portions are generous. What's not to love. read more

10/10. Friendly service. Delicious real food. Support them! Falafel platter is amazing. That's what I ordered enough food for days. Might be some of the best Greek food I've ever had. read more

My family and I have eaten here about 10 times, but never again. We came on a Friday night in person and made a small 3-item to-go order. A few people were ahead of us, but it wasn't crazy busy. Fast forward to 25 minutes later and my kids are going nuts to leave. When I asked about our order, they had to figure it out since it was not listed under our name or a number. Long story short, there were "a lot" of to-go orders from people not there, and our order took 40 minutes. We should have lied and said we were eating in the restaurant, then just boxed it up ourselves since no one dining in was waiting that long for their food. What a waste of time. If you can't handle the influx of orders, don't take to-go orders on Friday nights and treat your in-person customers as important as the ones online. We won't be back. read more

I ordered the Spanikopita plate to go. It was great. The plate had a variety of things like a wonderful Greek salad, and the servings were large and adequate. Parking, especially during busy days/hours can be a little challenging, but this place is well worth the effort. Just wait for someone to leave the lot, and you should be able to find a spot in time. Because this restaurant is a sit down place, as well as a quick order style, you will be able to find what you want to do. There is also an outdoor patio if I recall too. I've been here a few times over the years, and it never dissapointed me. And the location is fantastic, being in the heart of Seal Beach on Main street. A great place to stop after a day at the beach. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more