Athos Restaurant

Name: Athos Restaurant
Address: 1814 Western Avenue, Albany, NY, United States, 12203
Telephone: (518) 608-6400
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1670 Reviews

$31 to $50

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Athos Restaurant was voted as one of the top 50 Greek restaurants in America by the National Herald, and is the Capital District’s only restaurant devoted to serving Classic Greek Cuisine.

Whether you relax in our Taverna bar area, enjoy the comfort of our main dining room, or dine outside on our brand new patio... at Athos, you will experience exceptional Greek Cuisine and the warmth of Greek hospitality (Philoxonia).

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

8:30 PM

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Takeout

(518) 608-6400

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(518) 608-6400
Website
http://www.athosrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+, Women
Executive chef
Lou Agostinello
Catering
Off-premise corporate and private catering services are available to suit any budget and occasion. Please contact us for more information.
Private party facilities
Unique private dining facilities are available for personal and business events. Please contact us for more information.
Private party contact
Christopher Cropsey: (518) 608-6400

Location
1814 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
Neighborhood
Albany
Cross street
Kraus Road
Parking details
On-premise lighted private lot.
Entertainment
Every Friday enjoy recognized local jazz musicians performing in the Athos Taverna from 7:00pm until 10:00pm. Ask about our next Greek Night, with live music and dancing.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Avgolemono Soup$10.00
traditional chicken & lemon soup
Featured Soup$10.00
chef's inspired soup special
Greek Olive Medley$8.00
served warm, with roasted red peppers & Greek oregano
Feta Plate$12.00
imported feta, with assorted olives & cherry tomatoes
Beet Salad^$12.00
roasted marinated beets, cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers, & crumbled feta cheese; served over fresh greens
Traditional Greek Salad^
tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, olives, green leaf lettuce, feta cheese, & our house dressing
- Medium (Serves Up to Two People)$12.00
- Large (Serves Up to Four People)$16.00
Athos Seasonal Salad^
arugula, red bell peppers, avocado, strawberry, scallions, toasted almonds, goat cheese, and a blueberry-mint vinaigrette
- Medium (Serves up To Two People)$12.00
- Large (Serves up To Four People)$16.00

Salad Additions

add your choice to any salad

Dolmathakia$6.00
Grilled Salmon$10.00
Grilled Chicken$8.00
Grilled Shrimp$12.00
Sliced Roasted Lamb$10.00
Grilled Octopus$13.00

Appetizers

Kalamarakia*$12.00
delicately fried tender calamari with your choice of sauce; sweet & spicy pepper relish & balsamic (or) plain with a side of tomato sauce
Saganaki*$12.00
pan fried kefalograviera cheese, flambéed table-side; choice of: Ouzo - or - Cognac
Octapothi Tis Scharas$16.00
grilled octopus, marinated with olive oil, red wine vinegar, & fresh herbs; with house pickled vegetables
Grilled Halloumi$12.00
char-grilled halloumi cheese with a lemon-honey drizzle; fresh avocado, watermelon, arugula
Taverna Shrimp$14.00
grilled citrus-marinated shrimp, served over fresh greens
Spanakopita$10.00
spinach, leeks, feta, & dill, wrapped with crispy phyllo
Sautéed Mussels$12.00
P.E.I. mussels with artichokes, cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, & scallions; simmered in a light tomato-ouzo broth
Kolokithakia$10.00
thin & crispy marinated zucchini chips
Lamb Chop Lollipops$14.00
grilled, and finished with lemon-herb olive oil
Rolà$10.00
eggplant rolled with zucchini, roasted peppers, and a Greek cheese-spinach blend, finished with a tomato sauce and melted kefalotiri cheese
Keftedakia$14.00
grilled lamb & beef patties seasoned with garlic, mint, and onion
Gigantes Athos$12.00
giant lima beans stewed with tomatoes, carrots, and celery
Rolà$12.00
eggplant rolled with zucchini, roasted peppers, and a Greek cheese-spinach blend, finished with a tomato sauce and melted kefalotiri cheese
Dolmathes$14.00
hand-rolled grape leaves, stuffed with seasoned ground meat, pine nuts, & rice, finished with lemon sauce
Dolmathakia$12.00
hand-rolled grape leaves, stuffed with herb-seasoned rice

Entrées

Bronzino Filet$32.00
pan-seared mediterranean sea bass with your choice of: lemon-herb infused olive oil (or) the special sauce of the day; rice pilaf & sautéed vegetables
Char-Grilled Salmon$30.00
Faroe Island salmon, finished with a blood orange-basil reduction; over warm zucchini noodles & a bed of baby arugula with tomatoes & cucumbers
Swordfish Souvlaki$28.00
grilled skewers of swordfish, zucchini, squash, & red onions, finished with lemon-herb olive oil; lemon potatoes
Fish Plaki$25.00
baked red snapper filet, topped with tomato, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, & feta; rice pilaf & sautéed vegetables
Grekolimano$32.00
jumbo shrimp, slowly simmered in a tomato, garlic, herb, & ouzo sauce with feta cheese; rice pilaf & sautéed vegetables
Seafood Pasta*$34.00
shrimp, scallops, & lobster, simmered in a tomato-tarragon rosé cream sauce with linguine
Moussaka$26.00
baked layers of eggplant, ground beef, and potatoes, topped with béchamel; sautéed vegetables
Chicken Souvlaki$28.00
grilled marinated chicken thighs, topped with an artichoke, spinach, & dill compote, and melted kasseri cheese; rice pilaf & sautéed vegetables
Pastichio$25.00
baked pasta and ground beef casserole, topped with béchamel; sautéed vegetables
Chicken Saganaki$28.00
char-grilled marinated boneless chicken, skewered with bell peppers & onions, finished with lemon-herb infused olive oil; rice pilaf, lemon potatoes, & vegetables (with a side of tzatziki +$2)
Short Ribs$30.00
slowly braised beef short ribs finished on the grill, and basted with a roasted red pepper barbecue sauce; feta mashed potatoes
Kota Sta Karvouna$26.00
char-grilled marinated half chicken (de-boned), finished with lemon-herb infused olive oil; lemon potatoes & sautéed vegetables
Lamb Youvetsi* **$36.00
braised lamb shank, slowly simmered with tomato broth, kefalograviera cheese, and orzo pasta
Vegetarian Plate$26.00
chef's choice platter of vegetarian items: eggplant rolà, spanakopita, dolmathakia; lemon potatoes & sautéed vegetables
Macedonian Lamb$28.00
char-grilled sliced top round leg of lamb, finished with au jus; lemon potatoes & sautéed vegetables
Grilled Eggplant$24.00
topped with a basil pesto-tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, roasted yellow peppers, and melted kefalotyri cheese; lemon potatoes
Lamb Chops
two double-thick rib lamb chops, char-grilled finished with lemon-herb infused olive oil; lemon potatoes & sautéed vegetables
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Vegetarian Plate$25.00
bell peppers stuffed with seasoned rice, spinach, tomato, and fresh herbs, baked in a light tomato sauce; sautéed vegetables
Char-Grilled Pork Chop$28.00
feta brined pork chop topped with grilled halloumi cheese, fresh tomato, and a basil pesto sauce; lemon potatoes & grilled vegetables
Vegetable-Bean Casserole$24.00
grilled eggplant, spinach, dill, tomatoes, garlic, onions, cannellini beans, baked with crumbled feta cheese; lemon potatoes
Bistro Filet$30.00
marinated & char grilled, finished with a lemon-herb infused olive oil; lemon potatoes & sautéed vegetables

Side Dish Options

Rice Pilaf$5.00
Sautéed or Steamed Kale$8.00
steamed & drizzled with olive oil - or - sautéed with garlic and olive oil
Lemon Potatoes$5.00
Side of Greek Spread$3.50
choice of tzatziki, hummus, or tirokafteri
Sautéed Vegetables$6.00
Sautéed - or - Grilled
Gluten-Free Pita$2.00
Oregano Fries$5.00

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Pppppop
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was delicious and authentic! The wait staff was very attentive .We would give this restaurant a 5 star rating Our only concern was the noise level , but not sure what can be done . We came early but as the place filled up it was hard to have conversation at the table I would still go back !
JA
JamesA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience4
Nice place. Good service, I recommend the octopus tasted good and very reasonably priced.
DC
DonyaC
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic and delicious Greek cuisine. Homemade desserts.
M
Mungob
New York Area
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service, and patio were fantastic. Can't believe we are just now finding this restaurant. Once the very happy and large family seated by us left, the night became perfect as we could then all hear each other. We will be back,
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
DH
DeborahH
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone very nice. Bartender made a great Cosmo
KD
KimberlyD
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Greek restaurant!
ML
MLMM
St. Louis
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great food and friendly people!! We were in town just one night but wanted something different to eat. It came highly rated and we can see why. Athos was amazing! Highly recommend!
EZ
EarlZ
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly nice ambiance great food
GM
GinnyM
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful annivesary we had at this fine restaurant. Thank you all very much.
LO
LawrenceO
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
First time to Athos, was looking for something special for my birthday. I like Greek food and they had good reviews. Excellent food and service. Will return. Mt. Athos has special meaning to our family, the name certainly was something that caught my attention. My eldest grandson spent visited the Vatopedi Monastery on Athos three years ago. Check out "The Mountain of Silence" by Kyriacos C. Markides if you are interested in the restaurant's namesake.
KI
KellyI
New York Area
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous service, food, and seriously the best louthamatkes I’ve ever ever had! Truly recommend!
KA
KAPalmer
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my daughters here after the Van Gogh show at the Armory. It was my one daughter’s 21st birthday and everything was wonderful! We were from out of town and were so happy with everything.
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Cher
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always scrumptious at Athos. We love the ambience of the new outdoor patio. Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and with quite the crowd the service was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Dinner was delicious. Service & server were great.
RH
RuthH
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, great wine, pretty good beer list, lots of fish options!
A
Alison
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Anniversary
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Pickyeater
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We visit this restaurant frequently and we are never disappointed. This restaurant is lovely and offers nice meal selections. Many are quite traditional.we will definetly return.
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richard
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Loved the lamb
B
Bobby
New York Area
192 reviews
vip
4.0
192 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
We love the Sunday dinner availability at Athos. It is a treat to have such a nice restaurant in suburban Albany. Cassidy was our cheerful and attentive server. We leaned in the same direction, with my wife selecting the macedonian lamb with tzatziki, and me choosing a lamb-and-feta meat loaf. Each was pleasantly flavorful and accompanied by the same lemon-potatoes and vegetables. We split a nice spanikopita appetizer, and yes we shared a baklava dessert. We look forward to our return!
MW
MatthewW
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very impressive. Food was great. Service was attentive and proactive. Made accommodations for a food allergy. Look forward to repeating a visit
A
Arthur
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat outside on their patio. It was a beautiful evening. Friendly and prompt service. Food was great as usual.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family time at a beautiful and delicious authentic Greek restaurant!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
93 reviews
vip
5.0
93 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful dinner at Athos, again. Never disappoints. The wives had salmon and bronzino and the husbands has musaka and pastichio. All delicious, nothing left on our plates. Great service, drinks, ambiance. We'll be back soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great…it always is.
JR
JohnR
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, authentic and flavorful cuisine; would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a Mediterranean meal
LJ
LJeffreyB
New York Area
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is excellent with many choices. Classic Greek dishes as well as some that lean more continental. Portions are generous without being overwhelming. There is a very good selection of appetizers and the menu itself spans fish, chicken, other seafood, and Greek specialties. This place is definitely a winner!
GM
GinnyM
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always a wonderful night and we had two friends join us, that have never been there , they will be back again. Thank you to you all at Athos
BS
BarbSR
Caribbean
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Get food. And Terry the bartender was fabulous!! Server was great she knew her Greek food !! Great dinner with friends.
JM
JeannetteM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is excellent, professional and caring service, highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very enjoyable waitress and food
B
Backa
New York Area
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
This is a hidden gem on a major route. All the seating, inside and out, was really nice. The food is fabulous! Lots of parking. The servers did a great job although they appeared a little overworked. Not unusual in this climate today.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience4
The wait was incredibly long, both to be served initially and to get our entrees. But the food was tasty, as long as you are not in a hurry.
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Freejeff
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and our server Austin was a consummate professional
A
Andy
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and cocktails...........................
CC
ChrisC
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and good service!
S
Skootch
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
apps. great. entrees, not so much. off night? --overcooked/grilled octopus and chicken -- should not have served it when they took it off the grill. Waiter magnanimous, professional, lovely. would definitely go back and give it another go!
GM
GinnyM
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my belated birthday dinner , as always just grand. Thank you all for always making it special
PW
PaulW
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Never had a bad meal there. Great food. Great service. Great peoples
KB
KathleenB
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was superb as was the service. Our server, Cassidy, was attentive to our needs and allowed plenty of time for us to finish appetizers and cocktails before serving the main course. We had a lovely, unhurried Anniversary Dinner.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Athos Restaurant using the Order Online button. Athos Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 608-6400.

Athos Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1670 OpenTable diners.

Athos Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

8:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(518) 608-6400

Other options

Order online

1814 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Kraus Road
Neighborhood
Albany
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
On-premise lighted private lot.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+, Women
Executive chef
Lou Agostinello
Entertainment
Every Friday enjoy recognized local jazz musicians performing in the Athos Taverna from 7:00pm until 10:00pm. Ask about our next Greek Night, with live music and dancing.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.athosrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(518) 608-6400
Catering
Off-premise corporate and private catering services are available to suit any budget and occasion. Please contact us for more information.
Private party facilities
Unique private dining facilities are available for personal and business events. Please contact us for more information.
Private party contact
Christopher Cropsey: (518) 608-6400

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Grilled Octopus

Lamb Chops

Fish Plaki

Traditional Greek Spreads

Pikilia$10.00

Tzatziki$7.00

Hummus$7.00

Tirokafteri$7.00

Soups & Salads

Avgolemono Soup$10.00

Featured Soup$10.00

Greek Olive Medley$8.00

Feta Plate$12.00

Beet Salad^$12.00

Traditional Greek Salad^

Athos Seasonal Salad^

Salad Additions

Dolmathakia$6.00

Grilled Salmon$10.00

Grilled Chicken$8.00

Grilled Shrimp$12.00

Sliced Roasted Lamb$10.00

Grilled Octopus$13.00

Appetizers

Kalamarakia*$12.00

Saganaki*$12.00

Octapothi Tis Scharas$16.00

Grilled Halloumi$12.00

Taverna Shrimp$14.00

Spanakopita$10.00

Sautéed Mussels$12.00

Kolokithakia$10.00

Lamb Chop Lollipops$14.00

Rolà$10.00

Keftedakia$14.00

Gigantes Athos$12.00

Rolà$12.00

Dolmathes$14.00

Dolmathakia$12.00

Entrées

Bronzino Filet$32.00

Char-Grilled Salmon$30.00

Swordfish Souvlaki$28.00

Fish Plaki$25.00

Grekolimano$32.00

Seafood Pasta*$34.00

Moussaka$26.00

Chicken Souvlaki$28.00

Pastichio$25.00

Chicken Saganaki$28.00

Short Ribs$30.00

Kota Sta Karvouna$26.00

Lamb Youvetsi* **$36.00

Vegetarian Plate$26.00

Macedonian Lamb$28.00

Grilled Eggplant$24.00

Lamb Chops

Vegetarian Plate$25.00

Char-Grilled Pork Chop$28.00

Vegetable-Bean Casserole$24.00

Bistro Filet$30.00

Side Dish Options

Rice Pilaf$5.00

Sautéed or Steamed Kale$8.00

Lemon Potatoes$5.00

Side of Greek Spread$3.50

Sautéed Vegetables$6.00

Gluten-Free Pita$2.00

Oregano Fries$5.00

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