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Cafe Athena - Reviews

1846 Garnet Ave, 92109 San Diego
All reviews at a glance
420

Reviews

87.1%

Satisfaction

38

negative

16

neutral

366

positive

What people say about Cafe Athena

Service Intent
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
You A. E.
Review date: 12/22/2025
10
Addicted to the Flavor!
My husband and I are addicted to this restaurant. There is soooooo much flavor in every single bite. We highly recommend trying the saganaki, taziki with pita, and garlic aioli. Man, they pack a punch of FLAVOR! I could literally just eat that for the rest of my life. Every dish here is just incredible. We've been dining here for 10 plus years now and always look forward to our dinners and lunches here.
  • flavor10
  • saganaki10
  • taziki with pita10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Sharon C.
Review date: 12/16/2025
9
Amazing Gluten-Free Options!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, especially considering my dietary needs. I have to eat gluten-free, and I was delighted to find a great selection of dishes to choose from. They even had gluten-free dessert options, which is always a treat. The overall food quality was excellent, and I appreciated the variety available.
  • dishes to choose from9
  • gluten-free dessert10
Service Intent
  • Special Occasion
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Genina P.
Review date: 12/12/2025
10
Spectacular Birthday Celebration at Cafe Athena
My experience at Cafe Athena this week for a birthday celebration was amazing. The holiday decorations were spectacular, enhancing an already beautiful atmosphere. The food is consistently delicious with good portions. The service is great, and on this particular night, Garrett was exceptionally patient and friendly, allowing us to have a memorable time even as we overstayed our welcome. I highly recommend this restaurant.
  • holiday decorations10
  • atmosphere9
  • food9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Jeff T.
Review date: 12/09/2025
10
Stellar Food and Excellent Service!
My experience at this restaurant was truly outstanding. The food was stellar, particularly the eggplant stuffed with lamb over rice. I typically dislike eggplant, but this dish was so good that I could eat it every day. The service was excellent, and the seating was comfortable. The restaurant itself is very nice, and I loved the beautiful Christmas Tree. The music was tasteful and at just the right volume, making it easy to talk and hear each other. I can't wait to go back.
  • eggplant stuffed with lamb10
  • food10
  • service9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Grace L.
Review date: 12/05/2025
8
Tasty Kebabs and Gyros, Elegant Decor
My experience at this restaurant was quite positive. The chicken kebab plate was tasty, though the accompanying rice pilaf lacked flavor. The gyros also had good flavor, and the hummus was really good. The staff was friendly, and the restaurant itself features elegant decor. We found plenty of parking on a Thursday evening.
  • chicken kebab plate8
  • gyros7
  • hummus9
  • rice pilaf3
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Service Intent
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Diane H.
Review date: 10/29/2025
10
30 Years of Superb Food and Service
My friends and I have been frequenting Cafe Athena for over 30 years. The reason? Superb food and customer service. I promise you will not be disappointed!
  • food10
  • customer service10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Delivery
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Troy D.
Review date: 10/24/2025
9
Best meal of the month!
I doordashed a chicken kebab plate 🍢 and it was the best meal I've had all week, probably this month. I ordered a side of pita bread, and I highly recommend you sub potatoes for rice and get an extra tzatziki sauce. The tangy savor is off the charts! I'd also try the hummus. Why go to Greece when you can have this? Haha, obviously go to Greece, but this is saving you a few thousand, at least.
  • chicken kebab plate10
  • pita bread7
  • potatoes for rice9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Janine K.
Review date: 10/11/2025
9
Amazing Food, Decent Drinks
My experience at the restaurant was during happy hour. I found the margaritas to be decent. The food was truly amazing. I particularly enjoyed the calamari, beef kabobs, hummus, tomato soup, and meatballs, all of which were excellent.
  • margaritas7
  • food10
  • calamari10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Service Intent
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Machele M.
Review date: 09/28/2025
10
Outstanding Service and Tasty Food
I accompany a person with mobility issues and dementia to this place once or twice every six months. It's one of his favorite places to go because parking is usually easy and they have a great happy hour, which he loves. Their service and kindness towards him is beyond outstanding 👏 🙌 ❤️. I also saw several folks using mobility equipment while we were there, and that tells me this is a comfortable place to go. Not only is their food really tasty, it's reasonably priced, and you can fill up at Happy Hour for less than $25 before tip, including a glass of wine. This place is what I want everything I dine out.
  • parking9
  • happy hour9
  • service and kindness10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Service Intent
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Colleagues
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
jill E. P.
Review date: 09/16/2025
3
Disappointed by Happy Hour Pricing
My experience was primarily one of disappointment due to a misunderstanding of the happy hour pricing. I arrived just before 2: 55 PM and secured a table for my work group during happy hour. However, when it came time to pay, I realized I wasn't offered the same discounted food prices as my colleagues who ordered just minutes later, even though their orders were placed after 3: 00 PM. While I acknowledge it was my oversight for not waiting a mere 120 seconds to order, I felt the restaurant could have been more accommodating, especially to a hard-working public educator. The food itself was good, but it became twice as expensive for me compared to the rest of my group. The service and atmosphere were pleasant until the realization that I had been essentially "duped" on the pricing. This experience makes me unlikely to return.
  • food7
  • service7
  • atmosphere7
  • happy hour pricing2
  • discounted rate2
  • pricing2

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