Athena

535 6th Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 965-4578

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Rum Caramel Raisin Bread Pudding
Greek Salad with Chicken
Lamb Souvlaki Platter
Whole Fish of the Day
Greek French Fries
Baklava Cheesecake
Pasta with Mussels
Oktapodi Scharas
Grilled Calamari
Horiatiki Salata

Menu

Featured items
Elliniki Salata
Romaine lettuce, stuffed grape leaves, feta cheese, olive medley, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and pepperoncini.
Spanakopita
Fresh spinach and feta cheese baked in phyllo dough.
Gyro Sandwich
Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and tzatziki sauce.
Dolmades
Grape leaves stuffed with rice and herbs. Topped with a raisin vinaigrette.
Horiatiki Salata
Tomato, cucumber, onion, feta cheese, fresh oregano, kalamata olives, and extra virgin olive oil.
Kotopoulo Mavrodaphne
Breast of chicken with truffle oil, mushrooms, and mavrodaphne wine. Served over rice and vegetables.

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Beverages
Homemade Lemonade
Frappe
Greek Coffee
Cappuccino
Soda
Espresso
Coffee
Tea
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
Fresh Brewed Iced Coffee

Appetizers
Spanakopita
Fresh spinach and feta cheese baked in phyllo dough.
Dolmades
Grape leaves stuffed with rice and herbs. Topped with a raisin vinaigrette.
Krya Pikilia
An assortment of traditional Mediterranean spreads. Served with grape leaves, olives, and feta with pita.
Athenian Meat Platter
Includes chicken kebob, gyro, pork kebob and lukaniko. Served with greek salad and tzatziki sauce.
Oktapodi Scharas
Marinade tender octopus grilled to perfection and served with lima beans.
Kalamarakia Tiganita
Lightly floured fried calamari with marinara sauce or chargrilled with oregano and extra virgin olive oil.
Saganaki
Sauteed kefalograviera cheese pan-fried.
Gigantas Plaki
Tender greek roasted extra large beans in a tomato herb sauce.
Sardeles
Extra-large Portuguese sardines char-grilled to perfection.
Mythia Saganaki
Mussels with red onions olive oil, tomato sauce, feta, and ouzo.

Soups
Avgolemono Soup
Traditional greek soup with egg, lemon, rice, and shredded chicken.
Soup tis Imeras
Soup of the day. Please call the restaurant for soup of the day.

Salads
Elliniki Salata
Romaine lettuce, stuffed grape leaves, feta cheese, olive medley, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and pepperoncini.
Horiatiki Salata
Tomato, cucumber, onion, feta cheese, fresh oregano, kalamata olives, and extra virgin olive oil.
Beet Salata
Beets, feta, mixed greens, mushrooms, and basil oil.

Sandwiches
Gyro Sandwich
Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and tzatziki sauce.
Chicken Gyro Sandwich
With lettuce, tomato, onion, tzatziki on pita bread
Greek Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, feta cheese, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion, olive oil and herb dressing.
Bifteke Sandwich
Chopped meat kebob in a pita, with with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and tzatziki sauce.
Falafel Sandwich
Served with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki sauce.
Chicken Kebob Sandwich
Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and tzatziki sauce.
Pork Kebob Sandwich
Served with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki sauce.
Vegetable Sandwich
Roasted eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash and red peppers with fresh mozzarella.
Fried Cod Sandwich
Fried cod, with shredded lettuce, and red onion topped with remoulade sauce.
Shrimp Sandwich
Fried shrimp with lettuce, tomato, red onion with garlic spread.

Entrees
Spartan Combo (Regular or Vegeterian)
Pistachio, moussaka, spinach pie, and a greek salad.
Moussaka (Regular Or Vegeterian)
Layers of thinly sliced potatoes and eggplant with seasoned ground beef baked with bechamel. Served with greek salad and greek potatoes.
Pastichio (Regular or Vegeterian)
Greek pasta noodles with seasoned ground beef and baked with bechamel. Served with greek salad and greek lemon potatoes.
Falafel Platter
Over rice pilaf and greek salad.
Fish of the Day
Variety of our whole fish selection char-grilled topped with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Served with olive mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables.
Kotopoulo Mavrodaphne
Breast of chicken with truffle oil, mushrooms, and mavrodaphne wine. Served over rice and vegetables.
Arni Me Orzo
Braised lamb shank served over orzo and shaved kefalograviera cheese.
Paidakia Sta Karvouna
Rack of lamb marinated with olive oil and fresh rosemary grilled and topped with a veal glaze served with greek style lemon mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Kotopoulo Sto Fournou
Cornish hen with lemon and fresh herbs grilled and finished with roasted potatoes and vegetables.
Brizola Mosharisia
Grilled new york strip steak topped with a choice of spicy cherry pepper sauce or Metaxa mushroom cream sauce. Served with greek style lemon potatoes and vegetables.
Souvlaki Platter
Choice of marinated pork, chicken souvlaki, or gyro platter over rice pilaf and greek salad.
Lamb Souvlaki Platter
Over rice pilaf and greek salad.
Greek Style Burger
Made with chopped meat, onion, and bread crumbs served on a pita. Includes greek fries and topped with a feta spread.
Broiled Solomos
Broiled salmon topped with lemon tarragon cream sauce served with lemon mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach.
Garides Saganaki
Sauteed jumbo shrimp with red onions, olive oil, feta, tomato sauce, and ouzo, served over orzo with vegetables.

Athena's Pasta Corner
Pasta with Mussels
Lukaniko, roasted peppers, mussels, and tomato sauce. Choice of pasta and add protein for additional charges.
Pasta with Mushrooms
Served with mushroom buttercream sauce. Choice of pasta and add protein for additional charges.
Spinach and Cheese Ravioli
Served with tomato butter ouzo cream sauce. Choice of pasta and add protein for additional charges.
Pasta with Clam Sauce
White wine, parsley, garlic, and clams. Choice of pasta and add protein for additional charges.
Mediterranean Pasta
Feta, tomato, red onion, kalamata olives and peperonchinis. Spicy. Choice of pasta and add protein for additional charges.
Pasta with Meat Sauce
Chopped meat, cinnamon, onion, and tomato sauce. Choice of pasta and add protein for additional charges.

Sides
Greek Style Lemon Potatoes
Oven-baked with fresh oregano, lemon juice, and garlic.
Tzatziki (8 oz)
Yogurt, sour cream, dill, and cucumber spread.
Grilled Vegetables
Eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, and roasted red pepper.
Rice Pliaf
String Beans
Sauteed with garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
Extra Pita
Hummus (8 oz)
8 ounce. Chickpea spread.
Greek French Fries
Topped with feta cheese, fresh oregano, and extra virgin olive oil.
Spicy Feta
Feta cheese with olive oil and pepperoncini.
Falafel Balls (5 pcs)
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Artichoke Spread
Artichoke with feta, olive oil, and roasted peppers.
Truffle Fries
Feta, oregano, and truffle oil.
Spanakorizo
Spinach and rice with roasted garlic, feta cheese, and tomato sauce.
Pita Chips
Served with oregano and garlic cooked in olive oil.
Melitzanosalata (8 oz)
8 ounce. Eggplant spread.
Feta
A generous slice of cheese served with fresh oregano and extra virgin olive oil.
Olive Tapenade
Kalamata olives, anchovies, olive oil, and oregano.
Regular Fries
Garlic Spread
Garlic, olive oil, potatoes, and oregano.
Taramosalata (8 oz)
8 ounce. Fish roe spread. Served with pita.

Desserts
Rum Caramel Raisin Bread Pudding
Baklava
Galaktoboureko
Chocolate Mousse

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Recent Reviews

My husband and I were just in the area and randomly found this restaurant. I must say this spot was THE BEST GREEEK spot weve been to in a while. The food was phenomenal, large portion size, not excessively expensive and staff was exceptional- we will most definitely be back!!
July 2025
Great Authentic Greek Cuisine, Teddy the Owner an amazing host and full of energy and laughs, had us try all types of Greek appetizers and drinks. Great food, can’t go back soon enough !!
July 2025
I collect pottery and before I walked in I was impressed by the large Greek vase in the window which some establishments might consider a superfluous expense for a restaurant. I was invited along by my family and I didn't realize it was going to be such a fine dining experience. I'm not exactly a connoisseur of Greek cuisine by any means and I probably ordered the most basic Greek food item on the menu (Gyro) but it was the best Greek food I've ever had in my entire...
March 2025

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Athena

535 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 965-4578