Classic Greek decor, traditional cuisine & occasional belly dancing in a strip-mall locale.
At a glance
#3 of 8 Mediterranean restaurants in Indianapolis #2 of 6 Greek restaurants in IndianapolisLocalGuideWorld score: 4.59
Rating breakdown
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5 ★77%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of ATHENS ON 86th?
- ATHENS ON 86th is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 486 reviews.
- How does ATHENS ON 86th rank in Indianapolis?
- ATHENS ON 86th is #3 of 8 Mediterranean restaurants in Indianapolis by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is ATHENS ON 86th located?
- 2284 W 86th St West, Indianapolis, IN 46260 — 6.5 km from the center of Indianapolis.
- How can I contact ATHENS ON 86th?
- Phone: (317) 879-8644 · Website: athenson86th.com
First time at Athens on 86th, not likely my last. Gr8 service and fare... Pork chop, Gyro check the right flavor boxes... Will return to be wowed once more. You owe yourself. a visit to experience the flair of ATHENS ON 86TH. WE SHALL RETURN SOON!
Absolutely love it here for authentic Greek food! Sat outside which was perfect and felt just like in European style. The food tastes like it was homemade! I am gluten free but my husband is not and we are both able to find plenty of options here. I had half a chicken plater which amazing! I also recommend the Greek coffee. Service is outstanding! Family owned. Will be back again!
Decent place for gyros or lamb burgers. They have decent potato wedges. Indoor/Outdoor seating. Recently I had lamb chops and they were $59 +Tax. Lunch gyros are around $13-$16 on average without any sides.
Athens on 86th has an impressive number of menu choices, including several sampler plates for those who want more than one dish (or who want to try more than one dish). They have hot and cold appetizers and vegetarian versions of some classic Greek dishes. We have been to this restaurant more than once, and intend to keep visiting when we are in the area. This most recent visit, on 6/9/23, we had a waiter named Nikola who was very friendly and very accommodating of our choices. We enjoyed interacting with him and hope to see him again at our next visit. We interacted only sparingly with other staff, but they were also very friendly. The restaurant is decorated in some very appealing scenes of Greek places, as well as statues and columns, paintings and greenery. If you are Greek and long for a taste of home, go there. If you are not Greek and have never lived in Greece, nor visited there, but like Mediterranean food, go there. The food is consistently good and the service is consistently friendly, fast, and accommodating.
I decided to have dinner here after a long day of work and my server mariela was fabulous! She recommended the yemista and it was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be coming back again!
Visit 3/2/23 lunch time
My recent visit to Athens, a Greek restaurant on 86th street, was an absolutely wonderful experience. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the typical setting for a Greek restaurant, complete with clean Roman Empire pillars and grapes, which really set the tone for the meal.
Our waitress was prompt in greeting us and seating us, which immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease. The entire restaurant, including the bathrooms, was also impressively clean and well-maintained, which added to our positive impression.
For appetizers, I ordered the spanakopita and baklava for dessert. The spanakopita was baked and grilled to perfection, resulting in a light and flaky taste that I absolutely loved. The baklava was warmed, which really made the flavors pop and added an extra touch of deliciousness to the dessert. It was definitely a highlight of my meal.
We also ordered the lamb gyro with fries, which did not disappoint. The lamb was tender and had great flavor,
which was a testament to the restaurant's expertise in preparing the dish.
While many believe that canola oil is a healthier option for frying food, I believe there are some concerns about its safety and potential health risks during production. However, it's worth noting that despite these concerns, the flavor that canola oil brings to the fries is still delicious and does not sacrifice taste.
Overall, Athens is definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a delicious and tasteful Greek dining experience. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the dedication to high-quality ingredients and preparation is evident in every dish. I highly recommend giving Athens a try.
**they do not make the phyllo dough for the any meals or desserts using it.**
My recent visit to Athens, a Greek restaurant on 86th street, was an absolutely wonderful experience. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the typical setting for a Greek restaurant, complete with clean Roman Empire pillars and grapes, which really set the tone for the meal.
Our waitress was prompt in greeting us and seating us, which immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease. The entire restaurant, including the bathrooms, was also impressively clean and well-maintained, which added to our positive impression.
For appetizers, I ordered the spanakopita and baklava for dessert. The spanakopita was baked and grilled to perfection, resulting in a light and flaky taste that I absolutely loved. The baklava was warmed, which really made the flavors pop and added an extra touch of deliciousness to the dessert. It was definitely a highlight of my meal.
We also ordered the lamb gyro with fries, which did not disappoint. The lamb was tender and had great flavor,
which was a testament to the restaurant's expertise in preparing the dish.
While many believe that canola oil is a healthier option for frying food, I believe there are some concerns about its safety and potential health risks during production. However, it's worth noting that despite these concerns, the flavor that canola oil brings to the fries is still delicious and does not sacrifice taste.
Overall, Athens is definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a delicious and tasteful Greek dining experience. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the dedication to high-quality ingredients and preparation is evident in every dish. I highly recommend giving Athens a try.
**they do not make the phyllo dough for the any meals or desserts using it.**
I’m so glad I found this place! What a hidden gem! Fine dining atmosphere, attentive servers, and friendly staff.
Food was phenomenal - best Greek I have had in a long time.
Gyro meat cooked to perfect. Truly fresh fries. Taziki sauce excellent. Pita was perfect. Flaming cheese was perfect.
I will definitely be back!
Thanks for a great experience!
Food was phenomenal - best Greek I have had in a long time.
Gyro meat cooked to perfect. Truly fresh fries. Taziki sauce excellent. Pita was perfect. Flaming cheese was perfect.
I will definitely be back!
Thanks for a great experience!
First time here!! We were one of the first few people in for lunch today..Was immediately greeted by the owner who was beautiful and extremely friendly she even came out and opened the door and welcomed us in, Erica took care of us and because we were one of the only tables filled she talked to us a bit which was also so welcoming and made us feel comfortable! She helped me navigate the menu because I was torn between a couple of things! I got the chicken kebob lunch which came with a side salad and toast the salad was very good maybe a little over dressed but I’d just ask for the dressing on the side next time..all the vegetables were very fresh tasting and crunchy! The toast was very basic maybe season it with green spices and garlic that would be a really nice touch! The kabob was great flavor all the way through chicken was a little dry, and the onions still had the skins on it..the rice was very basic and I didn’t care for it I took only one bite…HOWEVER! The Greek potatoes Oh My God! Those were AMAZING! And I’m not a big potato fan..I’d come back for those alone! Now that we covered the food.. The ambience of the restaurant was AMAZING you really feel like you are transported to Greece! So so beautiful I had to get a picture!
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