ATHENS ON 86th — Restaurant in Indianapolis

I think it’s important to mention that this would be my first review ever in 34 years since I’ve been alive. I usually forget or find it too daunting to write one. But this time, I have to. Greek cuisine is my favorite. I usually search for a Greek restaurant wherever I am and go there. I’m a Petos fan, a Greek restaurant in Carmel, Indiana that has the best moussaka you’ll ever ever have. Trust me. But petos was closed today so we went to Athens on 86th. I think you have to really try to mess up every single dish you bring to a table. How can you mess up Greek food if you claim to own a Greek restaurant. At the end of the day, drive over to Petos and order their moussaka or gyro or even a simple order of fries and determine for yourself whether your food compares. The prices though are higher for certain items than Petos. Anyway, we ordered saganaki, feta cheese and pita bread, moussaka, gyro, some fries and Greek salad. One of the main characters in moussaka is the bechamel sauce and please trust me when I say this moussaka’s bechamel was curdled and gross. The actual meal had no seasoning. How do you mess up Greek green beans? Moreover, the gyro was soggy and lacked flavor. The Greek salad was disgusting. I mean it. The word is chosen correctly. It had no flavor and I guess soggy is their theme. Now, the fries, I mean it’s fries. What could be wrong? They were drenched in oil, I mean if you took one and squeezed it, you’d have enough oil to make an omelette. I ate because I was starving and so did my husband and son. But, what a shame. I don’t even want to mention service because I’d eat at a place with crappy service if the food was worth it. I know one thing, a restaurant can’t last forever with such terrible quality and I’m genuinely surprised it’s still open given that Petos is only...

Visit 3/2/23 lunch time

My recent visit to Athens, a Greek restaurant on 86th street, was an absolutely wonderful experience. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the typical setting for a Greek restaurant, complete with clean Roman Empire pillars and grapes, which really set the tone for the meal.

Our waitress was prompt in greeting us and seating us, which immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease. The entire restaurant, including the bathrooms, was also impressively clean and well-maintained, which added to our positive impression.

For appetizers, I ordered the spanakopita and baklava for dessert. The spanakopita was baked and grilled to perfection, resulting in a light and flaky taste that I absolutely loved. The baklava was warmed, which really made the flavors pop and added an extra touch of deliciousness to the dessert. It was definitely a highlight of my meal.

We also ordered the lamb gyro with fries, which did not disappoint. The lamb was tender and had great flavor, which was a testament to the restaurant's expertise in preparing the dish.

While many believe that canola oil is a healthier option for frying food, I believe there are some concerns about its safety and potential health risks during production. However, it's worth noting that despite these concerns, the flavor that canola oil brings to the fries is still delicious and does not sacrifice taste.

Overall, Athens is definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a delicious and tasteful Greek dining experience. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the dedication to high-quality ingredients and preparation is evident in every dish. I highly recommend giving Athens a try.

they do not make the phyllo dough for the any meals or...

The atmosphere takes you on a journey to Greece. The decor, the murals, the music. I haven't been yet but more inspired to go. The service was great from the door to our server Amir. He greeted us with a smile, offered great recommendations and then told us about a dessert he personally made the orange sauce for. Amir was very personable and didn't just say rehearsed scripts to sound polite, but listened, laughed and even offered some humor. The FOOD! Not just authentic but authentic homestyle Greek food. It taste like someone's grandma ( or whatever the Greek word for grandma is) was in the kitchen making her specialty. The flavors merged together making every bite delicious. Our appetizer was a special with feta stuffed meatballs and pita bread. Just as I was about to ask for more bread, the server brought this delicious buttery toasted sourdough that tasted like a fresh crouton. Our entrees were also from the specials. Prime rib with a sauce that made me want to lick my fingers. I can't remember what it was called but it was a creamy wine sauce that complimented the meat so well. We were warned not to get too full because we had to save room for dessert. When we were done with our mains, we were geared up for this grand dessert we had heard so much about. Then the server suggests coffee. I was completely ready to decline considering it was late evening until he said it was similar to Turkish coffee which I enjoy a store bought type but have never had it from a restaurant. The foodie in me just couldn't decline! Let me just say the dessert and coffee were an amazing closing to this dinner. When Amir returned he comically told us he had nothing else to offer as he had accomplished his upsales for...