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For two star Greek, try Athena Grill in Santa Clara. This restaurant is mildly expensive. This restaurant features breakfast and lunch.
5.0 of 5 stars.
The location is off the beaten track unless you work in this armpitty area of Santa Clara. I did work in this area in 1984 and was surprised that not one thing has changed. The parking is not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 StarsThe BF and I were impressed with the homely type atmosphere and cozy environment. We were seated right away and almost instantly offered warm pita bread and a homemade hummus. The hummus...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My mom works in the area. She raves about Athena Grill so I had to check it out myself. The location isn't all that great. It's tucked away within buildings and offices. And during the lunch hour, you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Still lovin' the fries, but the overall lunch of lamb wrap was dry and not seasoned well. Overdone lamb = not good! My co-worker agreed that his gyro was not spiced well either. Bland!Definitely would...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place and go back frequently. The food is excellent, the prices are reasonable and the atmosphere, for being located in an industrial park, is surprisingly nice. I have had many...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Met a few friends here for lunch at 11:30. By 11:45 the line was out the door. The place is extremely popular and even had tables along the outside of the building to accommodate people.Got the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food here simply because it tastes great and always delivers. They have fantastic daily dips that they give out as part of the table appetizers when you dine in and their selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oily. The white bean soup was very oily and blandThe Chicken Souvlaki was surprisingly tender and moistThe vegetables were bland and oily. Did I mention oily?
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dang! This place is popular. Got there around 11:45 and the tables were quickly filling up. There was a long line out the door waiting to order. They are so quick with the process so the wait is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were driving up to Reno and it was my job to pick up dinner to eat in the car. After debating between gyro's vs. pizza, I decided on gyros. Yelp helped me find Althena Grill. Here are my two cents...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing thick garlic hummus given in a basket with pita and sliced breadTried the gyro pita with yogurt sauceHummus! Hummus! Hummus!Enjoyed the Greek food and outdoor patio seatingNow I'm craving more...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!! I wish they would open another one close to my house and with service on the weekend. This place is way better than Opa in Los Gatos. They really need to expand.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Athena Grill is wonderful. I order it for catering at work all the time and everyone loves it. The staff is very good and friendly too. We have been using Athena for years and will continue to use...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I almost hate to give Athena a good rating as it is becoming a hidden gem that a lot of folks seem to know about based on the line that is regularly out the door starting at 11:45AM.I am sure the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Greece for about 5 years, and I can tell good Greek food. This place has it! Looks like the olives are home made and same goes for the oil. Tasty!
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I find Athena Grill to have very authentic Greek food. They are busiest at lunch time, & parking are especially hard on Fridays, so make sure you go early. The lines go out the door to the street!!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was surprised to find this place in the middle of an area populated by offices and the very busy Oregon Expressway, it was a weekday evening and from what I heard this place gets a lot of business...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't bother going to Evvia in Palo Alto, you'll be wasting your money. This rest't is far more authentic in every way. Everything positive that you've read on yelp re their food is 100% true. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic Greek place, the only bad thing is it is not open on weekends. Other then that the food is excellent, espically the lamb dishes. Not sure what it's called but make sure to ask for the purple...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the bomb!!! I caught a $15 dinner coupon out of a local paper a while back, so I thought, what the heck, let's give it a try. You are greeted by warm pita bread, and you really need it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far, one of the best Greek places in South Bay. The food tastes very fresh. The wraps are good and reasonably priced. I like their Biftekia. Lunch time can be crowded so try to arrive here before...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i usually go with the gyro and fries. A friendly open place with outdoor seating. Always busy during lunch. Anything on this menu will not dissappoint. BTW, the fries come with crack sause you must...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those places that you grow to like. After a few visits upon arriving in San Jose, I totally wrote this place off as overrated. Long lines and just okay Greek food were not impressing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is excellent, but as of the last time I was there, they do a terrible job managing their seating during lunch hours.There's a line going out the door and people are "holding" tables while...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Surprised.It's located in industrial area and so hidden. But once you go inside, you can enjoy family-style, casual, but yummy Greek foods.They offer you pita breads with dip to start with.All foods...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"How in the world did you find this place off the beaten path?" - my cousin.Yes, it is a hidden gem in an industrial/office area of Santa Clara, but it is the best Greek place I have been to in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service was wonderful. Ambiance / decor was plain. Food was decent. Prices were reasonable.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the better Greek places within driving distance of the office. Located in a small business park, most people who come here know to get here by 11 or risk having to wait in a long line...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chicken Souvlaki!Order it. and Love it.Sooooooo good!It's tasty, and very filling, because it's humongous! I really like the pita bread they give with their hummus. But my absolute favorite part about...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty decent for Greek in the bay area. There are not that many choices for Greek around here. They capture the taste of Greece pretty well overall having visited there not long ago.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a greek / mediterranean food lover.I've never had a bad experience here. Food portions are large, fresh and reasonably priced. Their fries are great, but it's nice that they will provide fruit...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, pretty nice environment.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great stuff - had the gryo plate. Line like heck at the lunch. but great -
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
/- signs represent intensity of positive/negative sentiment enormous portions, walmart-style prices. the sampler dip platter alone can feed 2 people. large selection of authentic greek food, a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband treated me to dinner at this place, last Friday. And I was not sure what to expect, considering its in the middle of an office area. I even told him that we would take food to go if it were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: olive aioli
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Athena Grill has great food at very reasonable prices. Get there by 11:30am or the line is out to the street and the parking is tight. Once you park your car, the smell from Athena's grill is very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really get this place. It's always crowded with only street parking. (Get there before 11:45 if you want to beat the lunch crowd)The food is ok but not worth $13-16 for lunch, and that's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dip that comes with fries: fantastic.Portabello mushroom wrap: flavor-full.Hummus: good.Great speedy service, friendly staff. I met the boy here for lunch today and really enjoyed the atmosphere, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good stuff. Best fries in the bay area. Good rotating dips.I alternate between the chicken souvlaki and the gyro platter.Dinner isn't too crowded, for lunch get there before 11:45.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Its pretty heavy and a bit greasy.... not just my plate but everyone else at my table. I've definately had much better. I had fantastic Greek food all weekend... this place was a lttle...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never really cared for hummus until I went here. I'm not sure what it is, but their homemade hummus and pita bread is FANTASTIC. I could eat it all day, in fact I ate the whole appetizor dish I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is brilliant! Tucked away between business-like buildings, but oh so refreshing and delicious! I've been here twice and both times food came out right away... even when the place was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times and my old company also uses them for company lunches. Food:Most of what I had has been full of flavor. Watch out for suspect grilled chicken. Sometimes it's been pink...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Superb Greek restaurant tucked away in the middle of a bunch of office buildings. You might think you're in the wrong area the first time you try to find the place because you'll be thinking "there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here last week for dinner. It was pretty empty, unlike at lunch. The service was excellent and the food was alright. Offers huge portions of food. Offers a wide variety of meats, wraps, and other...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Greek Treasure!: Having gone to Greece twice this summer, finding this little treasure has been my favorite find of the summer! Food is delicious and authentic, service was great - just beware of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After my bruising experience at a fancy pants steakhouse yesterday, I am elated to have enjoyed excellent service today at this cozy and colorful eaterie. I enjoy Greek food okay, so I was satisfied...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Greek food in ANY office park in Santa Clara! lolThe food really is the best. If you don't fill up on the amazing (bottomless) pita bread-hummus baskets, you have to try the Gryos and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have always had excellent food here. Service is friendly although sometimes the place can get noisy at lunch. The Grecian Feast is amazing and I can usually get 3-4 servings from it. Minus one...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! They are so generous with their portions. The Athena salad alone is reason enough for me to come back. The amount of olives and feta they put on the sald is awesome! I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with my boss and a customer for a quick lunch: I really liked the blue color of the interiors and the cozy athmosphere of the outdoor patio.Food is great and fresh and filling!What to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Greek restaurant in the area. I personally prefer going here for dinner as this place get packed during lunch. Not to mention that parking is a pain in the ass. The lamb skewers were my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great greek lunch place in the area. Been here several times.Food:Though I'm not a big fan of this kind of food. And I have had better meat at greek restaurants. This one does stand out. They also...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We ordered 3 dishes here. I honestly don't get it, other than the free pita bread hummus. Falafel's etc does a similar thing but tastier IMHO. We had the falafel plate which was pretty dry, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good. Still love the restaurant on castro in mtn view the best for gyros but this place is memorable. Met a friend here for lunch and beat the line. They have outdoor seating which is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good pita bread, dips, sandwiches. Their fries are yummy.This place is pretty good and now in my regular rotation of places to eat out. I went here twice. In one day.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice looking place, open and expansive. Fun place with the famous Greek Blue n' White look.They start you out with a generous amount of pita bread slices and two greek dipping sauces: 1 was purplish...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my FAVORITE mediterranean / greek place in the Bay Area. I love their pita bread, which is warm, savory, and fluffy. The pita bread usually comes with a small side of hummus or olive dip....
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very busy place around lunch time, great food. I would go probably after the first wave of hungry software engineers ;-)), probably ~ 13:00.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely one of the best Greek restaurants in the bay area. I have had some of the best Greek food across North America and this definitely is among the best.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First thing you will notice at lunchtime is the line that spans outside the door... You'll either say "this place has got to be good", or "I am not going to wait in that line". If you said the first...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The lamb or gyro wraps are really good. It has a great mix of sauce, veggies, and meat, all wrapped in their soft, awesome pita bread. Lamb chops looked pretty tasty and a good quantity. Word of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Yelp Stars for this restaurant.This place is so busy at 1:15pm! I thought lunch was over! Went to this place on Good Friday with my fiance. The line was out the door when we arrived.I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HUGE portions. I've made the mistake of eating the whole ensalata and then realizing that my yummy entree was going to have to go home with me in a box. They only open weekdays, but that's not all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is WOW! I work down the street from this place and I'm in charge of lunch. So a co-worker of mine suggested this place. Something different. I was like...why not. I ordered the Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Casual spot for good mid-ranged priced Greek fare. My Greek friend raves about this place so I've been wanting to try it for a while now.Cost to worth it rating: 4 (entrees under $15 which includes...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ownership UnchangedThis update is long overdue. Apparently, the owner decided not to sell. Don't know why, but this place is still at the top of our list. Julia has moved on but Ronnie and Jorge are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first found out about Athena grill from my brother who orders the fries every time! I love the pita wedges and spreads! The garlic fries are so yummy as well. I usually order the gyro plate. You get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place offer the best Greek good I've ever tried. Prices are great. I can't believe I've only recently discovered this place. The only downside is that they aren't open in the weekends. They...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great tasting food and great service. They give you free pita bread and a type of hummus sauce, and we had plenty of that. The food was good quality and was enough for two meals. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I was part of Santa Clara Vanguard (just next door) for 2 years and never knew about this place! Great decor. Delicious pita bread and dips (especially the garlicky one). I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I might be jaded since I'm Greek, but I love this place.Decor is VERY tacky which represents Greece fairly.REALLY good food and technique, although the ingredients are top-notch (not bad either).Good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
wow seriously, yelpers? i'm surprised at you if you think this is good greek food. just ate there tonight and it was terrible. everything was bland and the ingredients were obviously super cheap. i...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i first tried this restaurant about 6 years ago??? my boss at the time took me here saying that it was a restaurant owned by a family friend. and so you can assume my boss is greek and has excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
having poor sight being totally directionally challenged doesn't help too much when you're driving at night while trying to find this place. it is quite admittedly really frustrating making wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go here with my large family. We are all loud and kids are running around...and this place is still very friendly to us. Plus their food is so awesome! The garlic fries are to die for as are the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Notwithstanding a very few negative reviews, we have found the food at Athena to be authentic and delicious. The so-called "Chinese guy" berated in some reviews was gracious, helpful and pleasant....
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had Greek food before, so I have no basis to compare against; however I found this food to be fantastic. Fresh ingredients, friendly service, open atmosphere, and a wide variety of tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An awesome lunch place in the middle of Santa Clara business park wasteland.The dip sampler is highly recommended. Grab a bottle of extra virgin oil at the counter, pour it over some white bread, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why did it take so long for me to review this glorious place? Athena Grill is in my opinion the only great Greek restaurant in the city of Santa Clara and potentially Silicon Valley (although I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just went here and I must say, I love falafel's and vegetables even more because of this place!This is very comparable to Maoz falafel in Paris if you ever get to go there =] I still say Maoz is like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE THIS PLACE - Great "hidden" Silicon Valley lunch spot. The "hidden" is sarcastic as you can see by other yelpers, the lines at lunch during the week between 12 and 1 can be intense but since...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good place. Not the cheapest Greek place around. A loong line during lunch times. Tried some chicken based wraps - was pretty tasty. They have an option to serve that with fruits or fries....
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Over a year has gone by, Athena-free. F this place.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You get the quality of normal restaurant with the speed of fast food. The food is always fresh, and unless you go there between noon to 1pm -- there is no waiting in line (around noon you may see 20...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
let me just publicly apologize to anyone who has come in contact with me lately. i glow with a garlic aura-but it was worth it :P dips with the pita bread, dolmas...SpanakA�pita...fries w/ olive...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had been to Athena Grill a number of times a few years ago for lunch with my wife. Those trips to Athena Grill dropped off as we had kids but a recent visit reminded me of what great food they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
man I love this place, portions are huge and food is really high quality.things to check out,- hummus sampler plate - you can feed a whole family from this with unlimited pita and french bread!- meat...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I initially decided to come to Athena Grill because we had a restaurant.com coupon for it but when we got there we were told we couldn't use it. Bummer! Supposedly Athena Grill ended...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool place... very casual...cafeteria style.food is great... recommend the kabobs (lamb).. large portions, so bring your empty stomach.baklava is delicious if you like sweets.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fries, Fries, Fries, yeah, they're gonna get you!This place has the best fries around. I love them. No, I am IN LOVE with them. I haven't found another place that does fries this good in the US in all...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm supposed to be vegetarian, but I've become afflicted of late, so I end up eating chicken these days, sometimes. (I'm taking the middle way to affliction management) The kababs here are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is hard to find - but quite nice and homely when you go in. The food here is average - some things may be better than average but nothing stood out. The mediterranean wines they have are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've been here a few times and all occasions were mixed bags of ehhhh-ness. i do enjoy the complimentary bread/pita dip as well as the house salad that comes with most entrees. but aside from these...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love this place.I still love the fries and the kalamata olive dipping sauce.Tonight, I had the NY steak, vegetables, and fries. ($15.95)The NY steak was huge, but was a bit overcooked for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here for lunch a few times......One of the better quick places for food around lunch time....which are close enough to work...I am a vegetarian.... so my usual order is either the Athena salad or...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good variety of fresh Greek food.This place is like a hidden jewel. Having been there several times, I have enjoyed their fish, lamb, kebabs, beef, grape-leaf appetizers, and such. All were prepared...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is lovely! The decor is so blue and white and Greek. The waiters were very friendly. Our server checked up on us frequently and was always with a smile. On Thursday night it wasn't crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why are you only open on the weekdays, Athena!!? Why!? It pains me when I have a craving on Saturday, only to be denied until Monday....This place is yummy and the decor is supposed to remind people...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and have been happy with the food and service both times. I've had the Vegetarian Mousaka, which is warm, delicious, and full of grilled eggplant, but on the heavy side. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to lunch here today with my friend Melanie A. I definitely enjoyed the company, and I wanted to love the food. Not bad, but not the best I've ever tasted. I think I have high falafexpectations....
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a homey feel, which I like. The service was good as they let our party of 20 stay at least a half hour past closing time (which I think is 9 p.m.). They got our dishes prepared...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Athena Grill is yummy. I think the swordfish there is amazing - it's so moist and it's a really good value at $12. You can get it in a pita for cheaper too. The garlic fries are a great side, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wanna know the worst part about moving to San Jose from Santa Clara 6 months ago? Being away from the Athena Grill!Erik and I used to go there weekly when we lived in the 'hood. Now we make it once...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stripe shirts, slacks and company badge wearers hoard this company cafeteria-like place during lunch hours. Small and comfortable atmosphere; the owner today took time to teach us how to say our order...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmmm...Yummy, fast Greek food! Very tasty gyros. And the fries are delicious with the yogurt/garlic sauce! Very busy during lunch so you better go early if you want to get a seat. They also have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is right next door to where I work so it's a great place to get food when I forget to bring lunch and when I don't feel like driving. The place gets really busy during lunch so much...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The venue is sort of secluded so make sure you have your directions right. I sometimes swing through here when I'm on my way to work.....oddly enough it's on my off days when I have extra work to do...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Welcome to Athena Grill, where Greek happens in Silicon Valley. Damn, I'm brainwashed by the opening week of the NBA. Go Warriors! Oh sorry back to Athena Grill. This is a popular lunch spot,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent falafel, pretty good gyro plate. It's not a chic place by any means (although slightly better than a dive), but the moment I walked in, it felt really comfortable - like a place I could...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place like 4 years ago. The location is in an industrial part of Santa Clara. I have tried, lamb, swordfish, pasta, salad, gyro sandwich, and salads here. The place is always busy for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two stars for OK service. Maybe the food is ok, but I do not tolerate being lied to. Their "lamb" kabob (or whatever fancy word they call it) was not lamb at all, but clearly beef.
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ok, so this is my first time eating at athena grill, and I didn't know what to order. I tried to be daring and ordered the mousaka or whatever. turns out it was kind of a mistake because there was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Greek food in the South Bay!Great food, good service, always fresh...The lines are out the door during lunch time, but they have recently opened up more seating, which has seemed to help.The Beef...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never saw gyro beef so perfectly made, in a bad way. Each piece was perfectly cut into a long oval. You could really tell it was not fresh, but prepackaged, premade meat that came from some...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic fries dipping sauce = awesomeThe fries alone overshadowed my main dish... It was something beef related but I don't really remember. Started with some spanikopita that was great as well....
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
For quick perusers:SERVICE: Worst in recent memoryFOOD: Sundry at best, run-of-the-mill GreekAMBIENCE: Greek-American KitschI am starting to wonder, gravely, how some of the restaurants on Yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good lunch place, not fancy and a terrible parking situation (street parking in a crowded light-industrial zone.)Fast, pre-prepared food but fresh and tasty. I had the cabbage rolls which were stuffed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unlike many Mediterranean places who's origins are hard to deduce right away (is it Jordanian, Lebanese, Turkish...?), Athena Grill announces itself in no uncertain terms - GREEK. Greek flags and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Joined the ultra exclusive falafel club (David P., Steve L., Dan B.) for a quickie lunch at the popular Athena Grill...and left with serious garlic breath. So you order first and get a wooden cube....
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chicken souvlaki was moist and tender, did not seem at all like the average dry white meat skewers you get at places like Asquew Grill. This place is so crowded, a line out the door anytime near...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not even their inconsistencies are consistent. One entree, moussaka had barely a hint of salt or pepper while the pastisio seemed just fine. One order of fries was overly salty while another had none....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For more than 10 years, I used to work across the street from this place. During those 10 years, I've seen 4 different owners take over this location, and have never seen this place filled up. It...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously awesome food at great prices.. Okie so I was on a quest to find the infamous powder dusted yummy cookies after eating them at the Belmont Greek festival and after almost 3 weeks of search.....
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute and cozy setting and decor. Friendly service. The food was decent. Not exceptional. Their platters are HUGE, which makes the prices definitely worth it. Definitely share. I would come back...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered their chicken sandwich with fries. The fries seemed refried and were overly crispy. The sandwich was lacking sauce (tzatziki) and the was no feta in it. I wanted a special order of feta...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food may be a little pricey, but its really good! Good for dates or eating out with your co-workers. The place isnt that easy to find. The waiter was really nice! My Boyfriend forgot his credit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Downgrading to 2 stars. I went back here with a coupon that I had purchased from Restaurant.com that had pretty clear cavaets printed right on it that I was distinctly abiding by. The person that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner coming up with an old colleague, and turned to Yelp to flip through restaurants in Santa Clara. Found Athena Grill with all the great reviews, and decided to give it a try. If I had just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Service is fast , food is good quality and portioned well. I had a swordfish gyro/sandwich with fries. I'm not a big fan of fried food or fries, but these fries are the BzzzOOMB! I think the best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place gets packed at lunch. The line literally goes out the door and wraps around. If you want to eat here for lunch, come before 11:40.I took some of my clients here to eat, and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Found in the midst of commercial buildings, you can be sure this is the right place when you see a line of 15-20 people wrapping around the corner of the building during weekday lunch hours. This...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Four of us went here and had one of the best meals we've had in a long time. Between us, we tried lots of dishes and liked them all.When you arrive you are served a complementary plate of hummus with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the lamb shank special. The lamb was braised to perfection, the salad was a little soggy but the pasta was very tasty. Very good cucumber tzatziki sauce, it had a lot of garlic in it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good place to eat for lunch and dinner.Large portions and not too pricey.A little hard to find though, since its kind of in an area that looks like failed businesses exist.Other than that, its a great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Found this place a few months ago on Yelp! And every time my coworkers and I want Greek food, Athena Grill is our first choice.The food, the staff, the food, and the food = excellent! Even their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I keep meaning to update this...so here goes.I went back with a friend for lunch recently, and really liked it. The service was better, food was better, and it's pretty cheap.I guess my first visit...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what a great place. reasonable prices, great food, excellent staff, awesome desserts... cant go wrong with this place. time yourself during the lunch rush otherwise you will be sorry and be waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner (5 ish ) on a Friday night for the first time. This place is not where you would expect - it's stuck in the middle of a business district, so I can just imagine how crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn, this restaurant is like a diamond in the rough. Its locale is pretty off the charts - industrial park anyone? But the place keeps living, so it must be doing swell.For appetizers, you get sliced...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Food in this out of the way place. The parking is pretty bad and it does get crowded, but with good planning, it is not really a problem. I usually always get the gyro plate and it has never...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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I thoroughly enjoy the food. The one big problem is the line to order food gets very long early like before 11:30am and you scramble to find an empty table. Soooo... for lunch,it's best to get there way before...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Athena Grill is located right in the middle of an industrial park, so it's perfect for a weekday lunch, but definitely not a place you want to take a date to for dinner or anything. As for the food, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Athena was recommended to me by a friend who is Greek. It is as good as Dio Dekka and a fraction of the cost (and a totally different atmosphere). I love the lamb and chicken kabobs. It's tucked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is off the hook! Too bad they don't have enough seats for their customers. If you're coming for lunch, the best time to go is before 12 or after 1 for a short wait and guaranteed seating....
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Athena is one of those places that we had high hopes for. We figured the fact that nobody would ever drive past it unless they read about it on Yelp would make it a "hidden gem".First, the picture of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Athena Grill is my absolute, hands down favorite lunch spot. It's tucked away off of beaten path, but when you get there it always has a line out the door. The Greek fries with the Athena Sauce is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This one of my fave new lunch spots. Its kinda hard to find and you never thought to find a Greek restaurant surrounded by companies. There lunch is very busy and lines out the door. When I got...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh snap!!! Five stars for a place in the Silly Valley? Here's why:1) It's not just Greek, it's GOOD greek. Pretty bold move in an area where there is just no Greek to speak of, and where people...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GET THE ATHENA DIP. GET THE ATHENA DIP. GET THE ATHENA DIP. It's like crack. As far as I can tell, it's just liquefied olives a lot of garlic salt. I'm addicted. So good. MORE.Service is ok,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really hidden among all those boring corporate buildings. When I saw the location, I have to admit that I was a little suspect. Then when I saw an Asian waiter at Greek restaurant, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My Homey picked me up for lunch the other day to get away from the office. Little did I know I still felt like I was at the office.Athena Grill is a good place at a bad place. I mean the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally stopped by, with my foodie crew for dinner to celebrate the end of my residency...Athena Grill is really located in the middle of an office park, somewhere in the middle of nowhere in Santa...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot hot hot lunch spot. I had the Lamb Souvlaki: lamb sirloin marinated in garlic, oregano, lemon, herbs and spices on a skewer broiled & wrapped in warm pita bread with spring greens, tomato, red...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last night with my friend. We were starving! Athena's is located in the business area of Santa Clara. It's kind of random but great during lunch for all the people who work in the area!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've had the food here on two separate occasions, the first was dining in at lunch half a year ago (3 stars), and the second was catered to the office a few weeks back (2 stars).First time I came here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good service, good food -- their gyros are to die for! Their humus is awesome as well.I went there one afternoon on a whim and it was one of the best experiences i've ever had when it came to greek...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner here and ordered the salmon. The vegetables were mushy and the rice tasted like packaged stuff. The salmon was just okay. The salad seemed like it'd been sitting in dressing for quite a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I've confirmed with the boyfriend that no in fact Swordfish souvlaki isn't exactly authentic (I didn't figure it was), but damn it's tasty. And they give you huge chunks of the fish in your...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had the chicken slouvaki and the tzatziki and what a waste of money. The chicken was raw in the middle, and it came with a vegetable mash that was terribly overcooked and looked like they threw...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gemista (red pepper stuffed with lamb and rice) is absolutely delicious!! Arnaki pita and Athenian pita are simply the best gyros I've had anywhere. Best Greek place "I've" been to. ------------Food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was delicious. I'm half Greek, and this comes pretty close to home cooking for me. Athena Grill gets very busy during peak lunch hours so try and get there early. A little on the pricey end, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was hard to find, even with my GPS. But it was worth the millions of left and right turns. While the quality and the taste of the food are okay, it's really the immense vegetarian selection...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a hidden gem in Santa Clara. How come nobody told me about that restaurant before? My controller and I went for a business lunch. He recommended this Greek restaurant.The restaurant has a very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best Greek food in South Bay, period!
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As if this place needs any more reviews. But geez, I love this place!Very generous portions at a reasonable price, and the food is so darn good. The garlic fries with the olive dip is to die for!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good, and with a couple tweaks, I'd be so very happy. To start off with, you are given freshly grilled pita with some seriously garlicky humus, even before you order. The menu is quite...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food: GreatService: GoodPrice: Well worth the foodThe best Greek restaurant, I think, in the south bay (so far!). This place helped me realized that Greek food is much more beyond the traditional...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OH MAN OH MAN this is SO FREAKIN GOOD! Portions are huge, prices are fantastic, and the taste is super delicious!!!!Went w/ coworkers today b/c I was fiending for hummus and we literally work 3 min...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! The portions are huge, quality is great. It reminds me of the food I ate while on my honeymoon in Greece... only this restaurant tastes better and its cheaper!
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little Greek restaurant that's situated in the strangest location ever. My BF surprised me by taking me here for dinner (he knows how much I love Greek food) but it was funny because he got lost...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I get the gyro plate, which comes with greek salad with feta and yummy fries. I ask for extra yogurt sauce & make little gyro sandwiches with the pieces of pita bread that they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great grilled meats and delicious garlic/olive dip for fries.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food! I wish they'd move up to San Mateo since there is a dearth of Greek places for me to get a gyro for lunch now! I've had the gyros and they are great...not too heavy on the sauce so it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first tried this place when I was working nearby. The bread and hummus they start you off with are sooo good. My favorite dish to order is the Chicken Souvlaki Wrap with fruit on the side... The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I probably should have given 4 stars but this place really surprised me. The bread and cheese type dip they started with was just awesome then the food just got better. Here's the thing though: lots...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place! their greek food is awesome! the service is fast and the food is served in very generous portions. if you love greek food, this place is a must.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of food for what you pay. Warm pita with dip, a huge salad before your meal arrives. Even the appetizers are a meal themselves. Service is at times choppy. We went on a Monday so they were on a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Athena Grill 2-3 times a week. The food is wonderful, fresh and well prepared. It is very crowded at lunch. I almost always get bifteka, greek hamburger. Evening time the place is very serene.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As much as I have wanted to try the falafel, I always get the lamb souvlaki sandwich. I can't NOT get the lamb souvlaki. It's honest-to-Betsy lamb sirloin, baby, and about half a lamb's worth of it....
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I have this mental list of our favorite servers. Some people get on the list because of their very peculiar habits or their endearing lack of talent at serving food...but the one...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Greek foods specially Gyro and this place has the finest plates which I ever had. Everything fresh and so yummy! I also love the Greek specialty coffee they serve. Oh, they have beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Make sure to go before 11:30am or after 1pm unless you want to stand in line. You have to park on the street. Don't park in any other nearby lots or your car might get towed.The food is great. Make...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can tell if a restaurant is good usually if it has a long line...and people are willing to wait in it!! Many reviewers have already discussed how this place is crowded and I can totally see why. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Too bad this place isn't open on the weekends. The restaurant was full on Friday night, but no wait. I really wanted orzo but our server said it was a special not offered that day :( I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If one observed my typical eating habits at Athena Grill, one would conclude that I hadn't eaten in a month. Or that I had another stomach, or a dromedary hump in which I stored my nutrients.Seated...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really wish I found this place sooner. Especially since I work nearby. The food is excellent, the portions are generous, and I can't possibly think of anything bad to say.I love that purple sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place for lunch near work, and one of my manager's favorites. I've been twice with co-workers, and both times I had a gyro sandwich. Hand-made toasted pita bread, flavorful beef (isn't it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We tried this place on a Friday night. Luckily someone from our group called to make reservations because the place is small and it got really crowded around 6pm. When we sat down, they gave us a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
called order togo was ready when i picked up. quick dirty fast and taste what more can you ask for.i must sleep now because i am about to go into a food coma from my giro plate:)
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is no other way to put it. I love this place. My favorite dishes are the lamb specials and the shrimp souvlaki. I think its fair to say the shrimp they serve would rival any served in the bay...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
even though there are over 100 reviews for this place, i have to write one too, because this place is that good.the bread, warm pita slices and hummus are a great way to start off any meal.i always...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was recommended to me for lunch by a couple of coworker friends. It's close to work, fast, efficient, and dependable. I went with another colleague, we were warned to go before 12 because...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy smokes. I am full. Normally, I eat until I am satisfied, but I couldn't bring myself to put down my Lamb Souvlaki pita. The lamb was very juicy and tender and went well with the greens,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just had lunch here with my husband. We ordered the gyros with fries and also had some baklava. Soo good! Busy, but I can see why!
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Mediterranean fare for a reasonable price. Orders are at the counter and food is brought out in a couple of minutes. Seating is packed at lunch hour, so come early.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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The owner, Vasiliki, and her husband have been in the restaurant business for years. She grows kalamata olives on her own plantataion in Messinia, Greece. Everything here tastes very good (and a lot of my...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whoo hoo, I'm the 100th to review!I really like Athena Grill. It's fast, it's efficient. And it fills you up really well. I like this place but it's a little bit far from where I like to go, and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was reminded of this place today because a colleague was going to lunch here today. I couldn't contain my excitement for him because I loved this place! I kept telling him over the phone how the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Woooo another new place for lunch! Not so far, a big lunch rush, parking's a mess, but people love them on yelp! I'm right there with them.I was introduced to this place by a vendor. Just got here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely perfect. Didn't think much of greek food before, now my eyes have opened. Food - Perfect.Wraps - there are all great. The athenian pita is awesome, the lamb skewer is awesome, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried out this place last week on my GF's recommendation. Got there early - around 11:30am. Line was already out the door! Ordered a Lamb Souvlki with fries for myself and my gf ordered a Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was really impressed with this place, considering its location and how small it looks from outside. Came here for dinner with my folks and received prompt service. The specials come with a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for dinner mid-week and didn't have any issues with crowding or service (plenty of space, plus a waiter who was attentive and friendly). I ordered off the specials menu, and got a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for lunch! The food is so good! I love their Greek gyros with fruit or it feeling like going nuts their fries are really good! Food is really good Greek food. They give you free...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've only had the pleasure of going there for lunch since my bf works down the street but every time i go, i've never been so full and so satisfied. being that it's in a business district, during...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright I'm not sure why the previous poster knocked off one star because when I came for dinner it was empty, so her review may have been for the lunch crowd. So I've had this gift certifacte from...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great, very authentic. The service is good. It's always crowded at lunch, so they must be doing something right. The prices are very reasonable, with large portions. The owner is always...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I tried Athena's on the recommendation of a coworker, but what a disappointment. Not only are many of the servers unfriendly, but the food (at least on the day I went) was not good at all. The bread...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm addicted to Yelp. Anyhoo, just went here tonight with a couple of friends. I did appreciate the decor - very cute white and blue color scheme, very cheery.The food:Arnika (sp?) Pita - Thinly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With so many places to eat at in this area, it's a testamont on how great a place is, if I am willing to show up at their doorsteps more than twice in 4 days. Athena Grill emcompasses not only what...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this place a couple times. The last time was few weeks ago and it was surprisingly packed on a Friday night, given that it is in the middle of a bunch of office buildings. I anticipated...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I did not expect to find such a great Greek place so close to work. I never knew it was here since it's literally tucked away among warehouses and tech companies. After seeing it on Yelp, I decided...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think all the four stars are overkill on this place. It's mostly a lunch place and one where you order at the counter and put the number on your table for them to deliver it to you (ala Burger King)...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the food is amazing, but the owner is rude and greedy and does not care about keeping customers. Therefore I will not be back.Read Fat G.s review to get the full story
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the Chicken Souvlki plate ($7.95) last time I went here for dinner. The place was packed and we were seated at a scrunched table by the door, but the delicious food totally made up for the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lamb Souvlaki Greek fries purple dipping sauce = Happy Happy Joy Joy.
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's good, very filling and they have good portions.They bring you pita and bread with some kind of dip. Usually hummus. I have had the pita wrap of lamb souvlaki ($8.95), gyro ($7.95) or swordfish...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was invited out for lunch by my co-workers to go to this Greek restaurant. I was wondering where we were headed when we were driving through some office buildings and a rather industrial looking...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What I had for lunch today (Chicken Skewer) wasn't very good. I wouldn't go so far as to say it was gross, but the chicken was dark meat and kind of fatty. The veggies, however, were gross (wasn't a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Random location, decent moussaka.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
While the lamb and flat bread were good, my husband and I ordered two plates last night in order to sample the "restaurant quality" of this place. He ordered the lamb souvlaki and I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Santa Clara onsite for work. One of the managers invited me to lunch at Athena Grill. This place appeared in the midst of industrial-land. I was a little intimidated at how many people were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update - see below.Who would have thought there would be a great little Greek restaurant among all of the Class C light industrial buikdings in this business park? Well, probably the 323,543 folks in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aibo think is best Greek food in Bay Area so far.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing fancy, just good Greek food at a reasonable price. There are many things to try. Everything I've had here is pretty good. Avoid the lunch time crowd by coming before noon. Otherwise, you're in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright the Gyros are amazing. I love it. When I worked pretty close to Athena's, I would go twice a week to this place. I would have given this place a 5 star rating, but during the lunch rush, good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was so happy the day my co-worker Grace introduced me to this restaurant. It is one of my favorite places to go in the spring - summer -fall for light greek lunch. This place is awesome for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Parking can be tough in the area, especially during lunchtime. You might have to drive around a bit to find a space on a side street.When I visited, the place was packed with local businesspeople. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I've been searching low and high for good Greek food in San Jose, and this is the best I've found. Tasty food, good portions, and a reasonable price. The lamb was soo soft and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a love/hate relationship with the South Bay (San Jose/Santa Clara/Sunnyvale) restaurants and shopping in general, such that I'm usually never down there. I prefer restaurants and retail stores...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met up with my friends for lunch in the middle of nowhere. My buddy gave me directions and told me to look for a bright yellow awning (the cloth overhangs) and that helped a lot because it is meant...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Francis L. was always mentioning how good this place was, and I had been ignoring his suggestion forever, because for the most part I usually don't love Greek Food. It's not one of my favorites. But...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a random little place in the middle of a bunch of office buildings. The lunch pita sandwiches are good and really big and tasty. Love the Greek fries with the eggplant dipping sauce. The line...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Other reviewers covered pretty much everything. The purplish olive dip is amazing, the pita isn't that great. I think the fries are tasty, but they are more chewy than crispy.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My definite favorite when it comes to greek food. I just ate here today. I have been eating here for a little more than a year now. Yes, the place is hard to find, since there are not many restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I lived in Santa Clara my whole life and I've never heard/seen of this place until now. It's in the boonies! You'd never find this place unless you worked around the area because it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, real disappointing. I was so looking forward to the food here. First off, it was really really hot today, but they didn't seem to have the AC running. I ordered the Chicken Souvlki Plate. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wouldn't normally look to the mediterranean for the best steak, but they serve up a mean hunk of cow at a decent price.I went over lunch and it was crowded, but we got our food fairly quickly and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't bring myself to give this place less than 3 stars. Wifey gave it 2 stars because the food wasn't as flavorful as we'd expected. I agree with that much, but the service is great and there is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure you're wondering, what else does this girl do besides eat and shop??? Well...folks that's it. Eat.....eat some more....shop, shop...shop.....dessert.....sleep. heehee I have to say,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here 3 times. The only reason why I went back the 3rd time is because my boyfriend loves it and the people who work here are so kind.Visit #1: Chicken souvlaki plate (skewered chicken with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great value for lunch! Nice decor, bright and cosy (REALLY cosy at lunch, get there early).Spanokopeta Appetizer- enough for a mealSkordalia- served with fresh-and-not-dry pitaTzatziki - good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was introduced to Athena's Grill by a Greek friend. They offer delicious and authentic greek cuisine. I love the spanakopita! The dips are awesome! If you're a first timer to the restaurant, try...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok... I'm now stuck in a rut. When I go to Athena, I always get the same thing, except when someone orders for me and gets it wrong *ahem*.The atmosphere is great, parking is ok, lines and seating...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In all my years of searching for good Greek food in the South Bay, I had never heard of this place. I finally tried it out after reading about it on Yelp earlier today! I was there with my girlfriend,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Athena Grill is in a totally unexpected area. Tucked away in the middle of tons of office space, you'd never ever know to go here unless someone told you. And for that person who does tell you about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband was so impressed with the food that he said we'd be eating there every week for the near future. The dip and warm pita bread is to die for. We've tried the ribeye, gyro and lamb and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsI gotta say that considering that there are virtually no Greek places in the South bay, this place is good. My bf and I came here for dinner last night.We had:LAMB CHOPS: For a lil mom and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is hidden in the oddest area of an office/industrial park. All the surrounding buildings are old office buildings - not exactly a place you would find an authentic Greek restaurant,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wouldn't really know what authentic Greek food tastes like. However, since I went here with someone of Greek heritage, she swore that Athena Grill is pretty close, if not the real thing. For...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work in the area, and I found out this place from another fellow Yelper. I was asking around for some good places near El Camino and Lawrence Expressway. I was very, very impressed. First off, the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I eat here for lunch sometimes. It's about 3-4 lights from my office. It's a solid place for a good meal. Unfortunately, I'm a lamb guy. So almost every time I've gone there, I've gotten the lamb....
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a huge fan of Greek food, but my office mates are and as a result we go there at least twice a month (which is one time too many for me.) That being said, the food is great! I don't like lamb,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Recollecting in a past life when I was in the midst of all the other techies working away (yet enjoying all liberties in the tech workplace) in Silicon Valley... I fondly remember Athena's. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food:- tasty food, good portions, too priceyService:- Confusing since it's faster to order then grab a table (if there are any available) or you can grab a table first and wait a while to order.- the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Vegetarian Moussaka and the Baba Chanouj. The moussaka was just OK. The Baba Chanouj was very bland -- skip it!The meat dishes on the neighboring tables looked appetizing and they seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice - in July for lunch and tonight for dinner. It's like two different places based on when you go.From my lunch visit:I really did not like their Gyros. They were pre-formed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food for a very reasonable price. We are "regulars" here. If you get to know the owner: she is very friendly and even showed me around the kitchen once (which is very clean by the way)....
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good falafel, good prices and awesome fries (they're like a garlic fries version of In n Out fries.) Service was attentive and very friendly. They have a lot of choices on their menu and give you a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food's pretty good; they get really crowded for lunch. Pretty extensive menu.Just don't park in the lot on Kenneth because the cow in that office will come out and shout at you, "EXCUSE ME! YOU CAN'T...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fries taste almost exactly like In-n-Out fries only a little less greasy. They also have this olive-type dip for the fries - a pretty good alternative to ketchup.As an appetizer, they give you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you avoid the noon-to-1pm craze, you can enjoy lunch outside. Excellent fresh food. Good Greek coffee.
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good recommendation...We were seated at a comfortable spot, and then a friendly waiter came to give us warm pita bread and regular bread with hummus. For the appetizer, we ordered the spanakopita...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give them 3.5 stars but no way to do that :-(.Their food is very nice and this place tends to get crowded at lunch time with lines out the door. Very nice food, I tend to think the souvlaki...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks again yelpers for this great find! I came across this restaurant on yelp, and decided to check it out with some friends a few weeks ago. We all agreed that it was a great find! It's nestled...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For dinner:- complimentary Skordali (A blend of fresh whipped garlic, potato, olive oil and vinegar): Tasted like really smooth garlic mashed potatoes. Extremely garlicky.- the kind waiter threw in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible food! Parking sucks! More expensive than I'm used to.OK, those are the high points. Now for some detail. Was there yesterday for the first time. Parking is REALLY bad -- on-street...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really quite excellent for the price. There are some really nice combination meals where you get to try many things out - I think this is the best way to go. You definitely don't leave...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A business park would be the last place you'd think to find Greek Food. I was yelping around today and stumbled upon the review. Its a nice quaint little restaurant that has great service. We seated...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding unique Greek desserts!Nothing against the usual great Baklava -- however she makes her own authentic Greek desserts. I tried Ekmek and Ravani, such a treat!
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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I just wanted to say that this probably one of the best little hole in the wall places I have ever eaten at. I have tried a number of things on the menu and have never had ANYTHING i didnt like. The people are...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome authentic Greek food, run by a Greek woman. Try the dip sampler, it's so good. Also had the most amazing swordfish ever, tender and moist. Unlike other places, the gyro sauce is not bland.Only...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually eat here for lunch only. I had the lamb kabob, it's kinda dry for that. I really like the orzo? (oversized pointy rice pasta shape) which they have once in while. I mean, where else can you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. I really, really enjoyed the food - expect simple, solid fare.No ambiance - it's basically a warehouse with a litlle bit of window dressing. Also, when I was there it was over 85...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's strange to say this about a Greek restaurant but my favorite thing here is their fries. They are different from the type of fries you get at an American restaurant, both in shape and in texture,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What an odd location for an actually good restaurant! We tried it on Friday night and it was pretty tasty. Nighttime seems like a good time to go here, if the reviews of colossal lunch lines are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Until today, I last ate there about two years ago. The chicken (shwarma?) sandwiches back then were "good, but not amazing" (GBNA). Today I tried the pastitsio ($8.95) which included a nice Greek...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Greek food is definitely hard to come by in the south bay. You've got a place like Evvia which is on the upscale end or say Yiassoo which is on the fast food tip. Luckily Athena sits nicely right in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
about as close to authentic food as you can get in a greek diner in the u.s. great lunch place, but gets very crowded so try to either come early or late so that you can actually get a seat. i love...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*UPDATE 6/29/07We got the sampler for dips, which came with a lot of pita bread slices. Most of it was really tasty, my favorites with garlic, cheese, and yogurt tastes. I ordered the mousaka this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an excellent place, one of my favorite lunch place.I am no Greek, so I don't know whether this place is authentic or not, but just plainly from their quality, I love this place. I usually...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good greek food close to my work (isn't that important?)...watch out for the line though, this place is busy during lunch hours.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place for lunch and thought it was ok. Lunch will cost you $8-10 or a bit more. The food tastes good, but the service is haphazard. First the good: I like the food, especially the fries...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow... my Greek friend brought a group of 30 of us here last night. High ceilings, white walls, and a clear view of the kitchen make it not the least bit pretentious, and they tell me it's like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
omg why is this place so crowded!its so hard finding a seat during lunch time. best come with a friend so one of you can save a table. it has gotten popular during the past few years and its no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!!! Perfect place for a first date.Athena Grill serves authenticGreek food and some really kick-ass appetizers. I'm crazy about their Gyros and pretty much everything they have......
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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It was strange that I couldn't find a good greek place in the south bay. I finally asked my greek friend and was introduced to the best greek restuarant ever. I love everything I've had on their menu. The only...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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