This cozy local gem has been serving up mouthwatering Greek classics like gyros and finger-licking fries since the '70s, making every bite feel like a family reunion.
"This neighborhood Greek restaurant is one of our favorite spots in all of Chicago. You can’t beat it for the price (very low), atmosphere (super casual), and quality of food (excellent). The sauce on the chicken kalamata dinner is something special, and the gyros and skirt steak are just as good. If you haven’t already eaten at Athenian Room 100 times, you need to change that." - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"If you haven’t already eaten at Athenian Room 100 times, you need to change that. It’s been around since 1972, and continues to be one of our favorite casual Lincoln Park spots. The service is brusque, but the huge portions of reasonably priced, solid Greek food will make you forget all about that. Get the Kalamata chicken, which is roasted and served with chicken jus-soaked fries." - nick allen, john ringor, adrian kane
"This classic Greek restaurant has been open since 1972, serving locals and DePaul students. Find stellar Grecian chicken (served over fries sopped in jus, so delicious that customers still dream about it), gyros, and kebobs." - Ashok Selvam
"This Lincoln Park classic serves some of the best Greek American food in town. Spanakopita, heart-warming soups, and the famous chicken Kalamata — with perfectly seasoned Greek fries further flavored by the lemony chicken — are all great choices." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff
"Athenian Room is not BYOB. Repeat, NOT BYOB. But you can bring alcohol over from the bar next door. Do that, then get ready for some delicious, incredibly cheap Greek food, including the kalamata chicken—one of the best roast chicken dishes in Chicago. Service is brusque, and the space is ultra-casual, but you’ll feel like you’re pretty much stealing the food." - adrian kane, john ringor
