Athena Greek & American Family Restaurant

1593 W SW Loop 323, Tyler
(903) 561-8065

Recent Reviews

C J

I love this restaurant. Have been here many times. We drive 2 hours to eat here. Try the Baklava Cheesecake. You will not regret it. Really tasty.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Clay Patrick (ClayDay)

It’s not everyday that I get to have Greek food. You can’t go wrong with a classic Gyro! I got one with Greek fries and a Greek frappe. It was all so good and the service and atmosphere were top notch! It was a little pricey but I was treating myself and the frappe was close to 6 dollars. At the end with a 3 dollar tip the whole meal was around 21 dollars.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

K. E. Vaughn

We absolutely love this restaurant. When we’re in town, we go at least once or twice a week! Nicole is the absolute best and all servers have been very attentive and sweet. If the location were different, and not so far from our home, we would go more! The food is always so fresh and good. Their salads and dressing are the best!!!Kid-friendliness: My granddaughter loves their pizza!!!

Holly En

The food was flavorful, delicious and satisfying. We had calamari, the opa fries, Greek fish & chips, and the gyro plate. The braised lamb with feta sauce on the fries was brilliant! The sauce served with the calamari tasted great. The calamari were tender and very crispy. Thank you to the cooks and staff that have us such a wonderful afternoon!Vegetarian options: Falafel appears to be available to substitute into the gyro.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Gyro Plate

Doombringer 33

Server was prompt and courteous. The food was served quickly and hot. Everything was delicious. The Opa Fries was an item never seen before on any menu and was a very pleasant surprise. The fried Calamari had a unique dipping sauce that was very good. The fish in the fish n chip was piping hot. Lastly the Gyro Platter was good but not extraordinary. They were out of the custard but the Baklava was very good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari

Cesaré Drake

I've eaten here a few times and loved it every time. The staff is friendly and professional, the menu is excellent but not so big as to be overwhelming. The new Grecian Fish and Chips is absolutely to die for. For a real treat, get the sampler appetizer plate, you absolutely will not be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gyro Plate

Pierced Heart Art

I had the fish and chips my wife had the gyro! It was absolutrly fantastic! It came out hot and fresh and portion size was very good. Definitely recommend coming by and trying the food out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gyro Plate

Jeeplovinjenn

Obviously this is a best kept secret because this authentic Greek restaurant was absolutely delicious, filling and the service was great! We had Souroti as an appetizer. The dips were fresh and full of flavor with plenty of pitas for dipping. I had Souvlaki with lamb. Will order again!! He had Gyro plate and left full and happy. Mom had the Grecian Fish & Chips and not only ate the entire meal, she commented all through lunch how wonderful the fish was! This scrumptious lunch was followed up the homemade Baklava and the Baklava Cheesecake. Only downside was one of us has a walnut allergy. Please consider a Baklava without walnuts? We’ll be back again!!

Rockin Paints

It is no longer the authentic Greek place I knew and loved. It's more of a knock off of McDonald's. The plates are plain and bland. The sauces are sweet and gross the taziki is more like a mayo with dill in it. The gyro meat tastes more like sausage the fries are plain and bland. Not worth the price probly won't be back.

cheryl M

Delicious food. The Gyro sandwiches were wonderful, as well as the Greek potatoes with feta. Can't wait to go back! Where The heck are all the people? Should be flooded with customers. Great service too.

kebby koppe

We decided to explore our new neighborhood ahead of our move, and we found this amazing Greek spot. Food was absolutely fabulous. the service was outstanding, and the atmosphere made me feel like I was back in Greece. Overall, I highly recommend it. I know that you will love it as much as I did.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Greek Salad

Marc Cooper

The moussaka is out of this world!!! We have been here around 15 times. The salads are great as well, but they do not offer the chicken PICASSO for delivery. That is my favorite. Whenever my wife wants delivery, the chicken picasso is not an option. We mostly order thru ASAP and we have not seen picasso as an option. The dolmas are amazing as well. Staff is hit or miss. They serve wine. Also, look at the salad pictures! They are great!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

D Scott Cook

Very tasty Athenian food. I love lamb, so when I saw that on the menu, I was ecstatic. It was tender and had tons of flavor. The Trea of Dips with pita was good but needed just a little kick.Boss Lady...not so much, she ordered the Greek chicken, which was moist and delicious. She said that the rice pilaf was the best she has ever had. The interior is a little dated and needs some TLC.One complaint is that I was charged $10 for a small glass of wine. Also, the desserts were somewhat lackluster. Overall, it was a good meal. Next time we're in Tyler, we may come here again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Traditional Hummus Appetizer

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If you have eaten here in the past and were not impressed, you need to return and give them another try. The new management has stepped up the food and service to a level that should impress just about anyone. Probably the best Greek meat sampler platter I have ever had.

Donald C

We love this place! My Greek in-law says it is the real deal. Food is great & reasonable priced. Owners (father and daughter) and servers are all so friendly.

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Athena Greek & American Family Restaurant

1593 W SW Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 561-8065