Athena Grill & Catering - Santa Clara, California

Chethan B.

Athena Grill offers a decent selection of Mediterranean dishes, though my experience was a bit mixed. I tried the fish and chicken dish, which had good flavor but didn’t quite justify the price—it felt slightly expensive for the portion size. The fish was cooked well, and the chicken was tender, but nothing extraordinary stood out.

One disappointment was the finger chips. Instead of being crispy and golden, they were soggy, which took away from the enjoyment of the meal. It would have been much better if they had been freshly fried and crunchy. Similarly, the falafels were quite oily, making them heavy rather than light and crispy as they should be. This made them less appetizing than expected.

That said, the service was friendly, and the ambiance was pleasant for a casual dining experience. The restaurant has a nice setup, and the staff seemed attentive. If they can improve the texture of their sides and perhaps adjust pricing slightly, it would make for a much better overall experience. Athena Grill has potential, but with a few refinements, it could be a more satisfying choice for Mediterranean cuisine.

Adela Z.

Best grilled calamari I’ve had! Fresh and delicious!
I was a little disappointed when I ordered the Greek Salad and I got… well a salad but not the traditional Greek, I should have ordered the Athena Salad for that - a bit misleading. The tzatziki was amazing, got to love Greek restaurants that serve the authentic tzatziki! The gyro meat was also a letdown, it tasted more like pork sausage to me. Maybe the chicken meat would have been tastier. The service was nice, collaborative I guess because we had three different servers. Overall a great lunch with great Greek food options to choose from.

Hesam

One of the better Greek restaurants I’ve been to in a long while. Food was fresh, delicious, has generous portions and was reasonably priced. The location was easy to find and had ample parking. All in all, a fantastic place to try Greek food. I’ll be back to try the rest of menu but they sure got the gyro right.

Lacron

Very nice place. Might be a little hard to find. I had the steak fajita wrap. It was excellent. Good place to hold a small company gathering. Highly recommended.

Monica I.

If I could give 10 stars for service, I would. What an incredible staff. It was like I was being invited in to their home. Food was delicious and large servings for the price. Cheery outdoor area that we enjoyed on a warm afternoon. Plenty of shade. We had wraps and a gyro plate. Beef, lamb and chicken. All delicious. We will absolutely be returning anytime we find ourselves near the San Jose airport and surroundings.

F. R. (. P. S.

The service the staff the food is all great. Very tasty food, quick, warm and efficient. Highly recommended if you are in the area.

Erica L.

Wonderful experience at Athena this afternoon. Everyone was welcoming and service was excellent. I came for a late lunch. I had the Dolmades Mezes, they were excellent. Highly recommend!!

Ali A.

For a place like San Jose where options are limited and you rarely find authenticity, this place is acceptable. It's particularly well-suited for a quick, professional lunch, given its proximity to numerous office buildings. In the neighborhood, there is nothing other than offices or warehouses.