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Athos Restaurant, Albany, NY

Athos Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2122 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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-Mediterranean Cuisine.

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

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Halal
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (518) 608-6400
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Fred Altay
  • Catering
    Off-premise corporate and private catering services are available to suit any budget and occasion. Please contact us for more information at athosrestaurant@yahoo.com
  • Private party facilities
    Unique private dining facilities are available for personal and business events. Please contact us for more information at athosrestaurant@yahoo.com
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Healthy

  • Capital District

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Athos Restaurant offers an exceptional Mediterranean dining experience with "delicious fresh food" and "excellent service." Patrons rave about the "wonderful atmosphere" and "attentive staff." Menu highlights include perfectly cooked lamb, grilled salmon, and authentic Greek dishes. Ideal for special occasions, Athos continues to impress with its "consistently great" offerings.

2,122 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    VIP

    New York City

    32 reviews

    2.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Normally I would give, and have given, Athos a 5 out of 5. This is a review of Valentine's Day and will never go again on a holiday. The food was very good, but the entire experience was terrible! For starters, they were extremely and oddly so overbooked it was beyond belief. We waited 30 minutes in a crowd for our reserved table, not the end of the world, but people were lined up against the walls etc. We got to the bar to get a drink while we waited for our table and it took at least 15 minutes for the bartender to even acknowledge our existence and had to carry our drinks to the table to finish. We were confirmed for a table in the main dining room and ended up in a room upstairs that was not particularly well appointed, good thing we didn't need an accessible table, and felt shoved in a spare room. Our server was sweet, but clearly the evening was understaffed and she was terribly inattentive. We never got water, each course came without the table being cleared and we had to pile up our own dishes. We asked for dessert menus, and after 30 minutes of waiting, grabbed someone to get our check so we could leave. When we went downstairs at 9:15 after a 7pm reservation, people were still packed in and lined up waiting. We will never go back on a holiday, it was ridiculously overbooked, service poor at best, the only saving grace was that the food was very good, othewise I would have given 1 star all around.

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  2. Jerry

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife was given a long stem red rose upon entry. The food was all done to perfection! The staff was very attentive and friendly. Looks like it's going to be an annual tradition.

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  3. Kimberly

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit. Really enjoyed our experience. Will be back!

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  4. Ron

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food, great owner. Wonderful experience every time, don't miss the Saganakl appetizer. Opa!

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  5. John

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    While fairly expensive for Mediterranean food, it was well worth it. No hurried and enjoyable, we will definitely return with friends and family.

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  6. Tony

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The place was nice. The waiter was very attentive. The food was excellent! I would Definitely ho back… P. S. My wife is a Mediterranean “FOODIE” and she approved it as well.

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  7. Nicole

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Lamb chops were raw. We were charged for item that was never brought out. We will never go back.

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  8. Laura

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    New York City

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining room was packed. Dinner was in incredible (salmon, lamb, chicken and branzino). Cocktails and mocktails were perfect-

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  9. Kevin

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    New York City

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5 stars all around! We hesitated to visit Athos, one of our favorites, after the original owner sold and we're sorry we waited so long, it was wonderful! We were greeted cheerfully, our server was very pleasant, accommodating and attentive and did a great job on his first day. We were celebrating our daughter's birthday and the food was delicious from start to finish. The pita was warm and fresh and accompaniments tasty. Feta plate, greek salad and lemon chicken soup fresh and delicious. Mains of grilled salmon and lamb kebab with rice and greek potatoes also perfect. Highly recommend, and we can't wait to go back! Clean, delicious fresh food, and excellent service...

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  10. Michele

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great as always; enjoyed the food and atmosphere.

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FAQs

Athos Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (518) 608-6400.

Athos Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 2122 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

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Athos Restaurant

1814 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kraus Road
  • Neighborhood
    Albany
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Halal
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    On-premise lighted private lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fred Altay
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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 at athosrestaurant@yahoo.com
  • Private party facilities
    Unique private dining facilities are available for personal and business events. Please contact us for more information at athosrestaurant@yahoo.com
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