Reviews for Athens Cafe in Jacksonville, FL

Athens Cafe is the best for authentic Greek food in Jacksonville. My family and I absolutely love being greeted by Stella when... we come to dine. Her staff is friendly and inviting. They always try to provide fantastic service (love to see Klaert's smilingface) and the atmosphere is superb. If you happen to go for a late dinner on a Friday night, they have a fantastic belly danceshow that will certainly delight. They have a full selection of spirits, wines, and beers to pair with the delicious food. Doyourself a favor the next time you want to take your SO out for a special evening, and go check this place out. Read more

i love the atmosphere and the food was absolutely delicious!! they have entertainment from thursday - saturday. i went on a... saturday when they have live piano music and it really added to the atmosphere. this is a great little classy date spot or placeto take a very small gathering. 10/10!!! Read more

Their website isn't working so no ordering for pickup. The Gyros were great, hard to mess up a sandwich. Ordered the grilled... calamari, rubber and NO seasoning and pieces of cuttlebone still in it, the Spanakopita tasted either very old or made fromcanned spinach. No idea how such a classic Greek dish can taste so bad. Read more

Best moussaka I?ve ever had. The grape leaves are amazing- again, best I?ve ever had. The gyros are off the charts. What really... made us fall in love with this place though, is the ambiance. The team here are warm and make you feel like family. The ownerscome around and talk to everyone. The live music on Fridays is lovely, just incredible musicians. This place has so much heartand the food is the best Greek food in town. Read more

It is said, you have to open many oysters before finding a Pearl. Tucked away from my own Awareness, die to the side of town... I?ve always lived on, Athens Cafe the long standing Pearl of Jacksonville. It doesn?t scream for your attention, advertise withbig budgets, nor try to sell some image of being more than what it is. Athens Café is authentic in its totality, from people,food, service, and environment. It is a humble,enchanting jewel, who commits to its art, its craft- making authentic Greekfood with passion and love. Do what you do with love, all goodness will flow forward, right? That?s Athens cafe . The owner?spresence, greeting you at the door, was the same mirrored warmth felt throughout the entire evening by all staff. This is thesecond time in 8 years, I?ve given a restaurant in Jacksonville 5????s. My perception of dining comes from a background workinghigh end restaurants growing up in Atlanta. If Athens Cafe was in Atlanta, you would need reservation a day in advance for lunchand dinner. The professionalism and overall hospitality made you feel like you were visiting a place where you were onceremembered and missed. The Environment was nostalgic and enchanting, capturing all my senses. When I thought it could not getbetter, the food was absolutely amazing! From the presentation, portion, and the flavor. I almost forgot to capture a photobefore my plate was wiped clean. Every moment of our experience at Athens Café was more splendid than the next. I wish I newsocial media, I would spread their greatness. Read more

Wow. Incredible authentic food and atmosphere. Our server, Klaert, did an excellent job. If you have small and impressionable... children, you might not want to take them during the belly-dancing hours. Although impressive, it can also be slightlysuggestive. My only gripe is that during the belly-dancing and festivities towards the end of the evening, they blast the musicat such an ungodly level at the most horrible quality that anyone within 15 feet of them can kiss their ability to hearthemselves think goodbye. If you sit at the back you'll probably be fine, but the closer to the action you get, the more yourears will bleed. The cocktails at the bar are unique, reasonably-priced, and from what I tasted, delicious. They're all housecreations that you can't get quite the same anywhere else. Be sure to ask for Nick, because he'll make you a special drink youwon't soon forget. Super delicious and worth it. Read more

Great atmosphere but the food lacks flavor. Fantastic live music on Friday nights! It was a difficult choice between 3 and 4... stars, but in the end, I dine out for delicious food; the environment can be bad as long as the food is great, I will grade withhigher marks. The atmosphere, decor and menu choices were excellent (one of few places in JAX that serve grilled octopus) butit was the most bland Greek food I have ever tasted. Greek salad with gyro meat (lots of meat, so thank you so much!) but it?slike they only put olive oil as a dressing; no vinegar. Just oil and spices. The vegetables were fresh. The pita bread was good,the humus was bitter. Crème Brûlée consistency was too thin, not the usual thick, custard like feel. I really wanted AthensCafe to be my JAX Greek spot but I will keep looking. Read more

I really don?t want to leave a negative review. The owners/staff are such nice people. So, I?ll just leave pictures of what we... ordered. Read more