Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 2356 reviews

What Christopher Gorrie likes about Cafe Athena:
Cafe Athena is a clean, no-frills, laid-back Greek restaurant on the eastern edge of Pacific Beach. They have great Tzatziki and Skordalia. I really enjoyed the Greek salad and the gyro as well. The place was recently remodeled and the interior is really nice now. The atmosphere was cool and chill as well. The downside was the lack of people working. We had some trouble flagging down a waiter although there weren’t m... View all feedback. What Shanny Cruickshank doesn't like about Cafe Athena:
I was very disappointed. I got the circulatory plate and the meat was dry and the sweet made a terrible taste in my mouth. that's probably the worst Greek food I've ever had. I gave it 3 stars because the atmosphere is beautiful and the personal friendly. I'm not gonna eat here again. View all feedback.

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Google
4.5 ★ from 381 reviews
Shari
28.12.2023 - 09:36

The Greek food here is absolutely delicious, particularly the Spanaki Lemonato!

Rick
28.12.2023 - 09:36

They are amazing! This is my favorite spot to relax and have a good time. Saganaki is a must-try! - Rick Diaz

Ciara
28.12.2023 - 09:36

We ordered our food for delivery, and it turned out to be a fantastic experience! Firstly, they packaged everything so carefully to prevent any spills. We got t...

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Ken
28.12.2023 - 09:36

We were hungry and found Greek food near me. What a flicking find...we had the gyros plate and rice pudding. Everything was excellent down to Rafa's (server) to...

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Brett
28.12.2023 - 09:36

Outstanding service. Our server Lora or (Laura) was tip top and very friendly. We ordered multiple cocktails, bottles of wine, beers, appetizers, and 6 main dis...

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Sirved
4.4 ★ from 794 reviews
Leda
10.06.2023 - 05:24

The food is fantastic—really fresh and delicious! I absolutely love this place! The interior is beautiful, combining modern, rustic, and chic elements.

Mohammad
10.06.2023 - 05:24

The interior of the restaurant is beautiful. The waiter recommended the Avogolemono soup, and it was fabulous. It's a lovely place that I would definitely retur...

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Alexander
10.06.2023 - 05:24

Here's another hidden gem, perfect for ordering takeout to enjoy at Kate Sessions Park. The dining area is also lovely. I’ve opted for takeout to enjoy the view...

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Shanny
10.06.2023 - 05:24

I was very disappointed. I got the circulatory plate and the meat was dry and the sweet made a terrible taste in my mouth. that's probably the worst Greek food...

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Carlos
10.06.2023 - 05:24

Ordered lunch to go: 1. Placed order by phone very friendly and quick phone support for the order. 2. Picked up in person little slow because they needed to loc...

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Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 668 reviews
Christine
24.07.2023 - 21:31

I have been a patron of Cafe Athena for at least 18 years, and it has never let me down. The food is always delicious, the service is excellent, and they offer...

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Ron
24.07.2023 - 21:31

The food quality is exceptional, and the prices are quite reasonable. We were provided with our own private room and received excellent service. No one minded o...

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Christina
24.07.2023 - 21:31

The restaurant has recently been remodeled and features a beautiful interior! The Greek food is delicious, and there are plenty of vegetarian options available.

Christopher
24.07.2023 - 21:31

Cafe Athena is a clean, no-frills, laid-back Greek restaurant on the eastern edge of Pacific Beach. They have great Tzatziki and Skordalia. I really enjoyed the...

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Jenn
24.07.2023 - 21:31

Great food! We got a gyro and dolmades to go. Everything was so delicious and fresh. New favorite restaurant in Pacific Beach.

Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 103 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.1 ★ from 410 reviews

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