Athena’s Greek Menu (Update 2025)
Athena's Greek, a Greek-Mediterranean-Halal restaurant located in Houston, TX, offers a diverse menu with options for everyone - including vegan and vegetarian dishes. Customers rave about the fantastic food and top-notch service, with many highlighting the warm and welcoming ambiance reminiscent of Greece. The owner, Maria, is known for her personal touch and generosity with homemade desserts. Standout dishes include the crispy fresh salads, chicken soup, beef kabobs, and the famous Greek potatoes with lemony olive oil. The attention to detail extends to eco-friendly practices, such as plastic-free packaging and reusable tableware. Overall, Athena's Greek provides a delightful dining experience with delicious food and a genuine sense of hospitality.
To Go/Delivery Family Meals
Gyro Meal for with Grk Salad, Grk Potatoes, Grk Green Beans, Pita,Tzatziki & Baklava
Slices of herbed lamb and beef or slices of herbed chicken, with tomato, onion & tzatziki sauce, served wrapped in a Pita. Choose both meats if you would like a combination. Tzatziki on side for To-Go/Delivery (Both meat choices are Halal) Sides: Greek Salad-crisp blend of iceberg & romaine lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, pitted kalamata olives, capers & feta with our in house Greek Vinaigrette.Greek Potatoes- Potato wedges baked with our herb blend, lemon & olive oil.Tzatziki- Greek yogurt, garlic & cucumber dip.Dessert:Baklava-Signature Greek dessert made with baked layers of flaky, crisp phyllo pastry layered with nuts and tossed with honey and spices. Galactoboureko- traditional Greek custard baked in a crispy phyllo dough shell brushed with homemade syrup.
Kebab Meal for with Grk Salad, Grk Potatoes, Grk Green Beans, Pita & Baklava
Tender pieces of beef or chicken marinated with our in house herb blend, grilled with onions, bell peppers & tomatoes, served on a skewer. (Both meat choices are Halal)Sides: Greek Salad-crisp blend of iceberg & romaine lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, pitted kalamata olives, capers & feta with our in house Greek Vinaigrette.Greek Potatoes- Potato wedges baked with our herb blend, lemon & olive oil.Greek Green Beans- Green beans slow cooked in our herbed tomato sauce.Dessert:Baklava-Signature Greek dessert made with baked layers of flaky, crisp phyllo pastry layered with nuts and tossed with honey and spices.Galactoboureko- traditional Greek custard baked in a crispy phyllo dough shell brushed with homemade syrup.
Oven Roasted Chicken Meal For with Grk Salad, Grk Potatoes, Grk Green Beans, Pita & Baklava
whole chickens baked and roasted with our blend of Greek herbs, olive oil and lemon. (Halal)(Whole chickens or chicken pieces, depending on market availability)Sides: Greek Salad-crisp blend of iceberg & romaine lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, pitted kalamata olives, capers & feta with our in house Greek Vinaigrette.Greek Potatoes- Potato wedges baked with our herb blend, lemon & olive oil.Greek Green Beans- Green beans slow cooked in our herbed tomato sauce.Dessert:Baklava-Signature Greek dessert made with baked layers of flaky, crisp phyllo pastry layered with nuts and tossed with honey and spices.Galactoboureko- traditional Greek custard baked in a crispy phyllo dough shell brushed with homemade syrup.
Pastitsio Meal for with Grk Salad, Grk Potatoes, Grk Green Beans & Baklava
A tomato based Greek herbed meat sauce & pasta, topped with our bechemel sauce and baked to perfection. (Halal)Sides: Greek Salad-crisp blend of iceberg & romaine lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, pitted kalamata olives, capers & feta with our in house Greek Vinaigrette.Greek Potatoes- Potato wedges baked with our herb blend, lemon & olive oil.Greek Green Beans- Green beans slow cooked in our herbed tomato sauce.Dessert:Baklava-Signature Greek dessert made with baked layers of flaky, crisp phyllo pastry layered with nuts and tossed with honey and spices.Galactoboureko- traditional Greek custard baked in a crispy phyllo dough shell brushed with homemade syrup.
Turkey or ham for grk salad, Grk potatoes, Grk green beans, Cranberry Sauce & Baklava.
Your choice of ham or turkey marinated with our house herb blend.Sides: Greek Salad-crisp blend of iceberg & romaine lettuces, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, pitted kalamata olives, capers & feta with our in house Greek Vinaigrette.Greek Potatoes- Potato wedges baked with our herb blend, lemon & olive oil.Greek Green Beans- Green beans slow cooked in our herbed tomato sauce.Dessert:Baklava-Signature Greek dessert made with baked layers of flaky, crisp phyllo pastry layered with nuts and tossed with honey and spices.
Calamari
Squid fried & sauteed in olive oil, fresh garlic, herbs & white wine, served with lemon wedges.
Falafel Appetizer
Herbed chickpea falafel, served with tzatziki and hummus and pita.()
Feta, kalamata olives & pita
Feta drizzled with olive oil, oregano and pitted kalamata olives served with pita.
Hummus Appetizer
Chickpeas, olive oil, garlic & herb dip served with pita.
Octopus
Grilled in a seasoned white wine sauce, served with lemon & pita.
Spanakopita ()
'Greek Spinach Pie' made of flaky phyllo pastry with feta & spinach filling served with tzatziki.()
Tiropita ()
'Greek Cheese Pie' made of flaky phyllo pastry with feta filling. served with tzatziki.()
Tzatziki With Pita
Greek yogurt, garlic and cucumber dip served with pita.
To Go/Delivery Appetizers
To Go Athena's Grill
Chicken Gyro Plate With Side Salad
Slices of herb chicken served with tomatoes, onion, tzatziki and a side of warm pita bread.
Filet Mignon With Salad
ounce filet sauteed and flambeed in cognac, served with hollandaise sauce.
Greek Fajitas With Side Salad
Plate with tender gyro meat thinly shaved, sauteed onions, green peppers, sauteed tomatoes & feta with a side of warm pita
Gyro Plate With Side Salad
Tender gyro meat thinly sliced, served with tomatoes, onions, tzatziki sauce and a side of warm pita
Lamb Chops With Side Salad
Marinated in our herbed lemon & olive oil, slow baked and finished on the grill.
Mediterranean Roast Beef Plate With Side Salad
Oven roasted herbed & spiced beef, served with rice and au jus
Rib Eye With Side Salad
Charcoal and sauteed with brandy, served with a hollandaise sauce.
Cabbage Rolls with side salad
Hand wrapped cabbage leaves stuffed with onion, garlic, herbed rice, ground beef topped with lemon sauce.
Dolmades With Side Salad
Hand wrapped grape leaves stuffed with herbed rice, ground meat, onion & garlic, with our lemon sauce. Served with a side salad and your choice of side dish.
Keftedes With Side Salad
fried herbed Greek meatballs, served with our tomato sauce on the side. Served with a side salad and your choice of side dish.
Kokkinisto With Side Salad
Greek stew tender browned beef, slow cooked in our herbed tomato sauce with garlic and onion, served with your choice of orzo, linguini or rice.
Lamb Shank With Side Salad
Lamb shank baked in our herbed tomato sauce or baked lamb shank in our herb blend, olive oil & lemon.
Mousaka With Side Salad
Baked greek herbed meat sauce, eggplant & potatoes topped with bechemel sauce.
Oven Roasted Chicken With Side Salad
pieces of chicken baked with our blend of Greek herbs, olive oil & lemon.
Pastitsio With Side Salad
'Greek Lasagna' a tomato based herbed meat sauce and pasta, topped with our bechemel sauce and baked to perfection. (Halal) Served with a side salad and your choice of side.
Vegetable Plate With Side Salad
Grilled bell pepper, onions, zuccini & tomatoes marinated with our in house herb blend over rice.
Yemista With Side Salad
We bake two green pepper stuffed with seasoned ground beef, rice, tomato sauce & onion.
To Go/Delivery Specialties
To Go/Delivery Souvlaki/Kebabs
Baby Back Ribs Med Style Half Rack
Marinated brazed with Mediterranean herbs and spices
Beef Kebab A La Carte
Beef Kebab With Side Salad
Tender pieces of beef marinated with our in house herb blend, grilled with onions, bell peppers and red peppers, served on a skewer. (Halal) Served with a side salad and your choice of side.
Chicken Kebab A La Carte
Chicken Kebab With Salad
Chicken marinated with our in house herb blend, grilled with onions, bell peppers & red peppers.
Pork kebab alacarte
Pork Kebab With Salad
Pork tenderloin marinated with our in house herb blend, grilled with onions, bell peppers.
Shrimp alacarte
Shrimp Kebab a la carte
Shrimp Kebab With Side Salad
Large shrimp marinated with our in house herb blend, grilled with onions, bell peppers and red peppers, served on the skewer.
Greek Salad With Pita
Iceberg & romaine lettuces with tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, pitted Kalamata olives & feta, with our Greek dressing on the side served with one dolmathakia/pita.
Horiatiki Salad
Traditional 'no lettuce' Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, pitted kalamata olives, feta served with extra virgin olive oil, oregano. Served with one dolmathakia/pita.
Orzo Pasta Salad
Orzo, carrots, peas celery & onion drizzled with our in house herbed lemon dressing.
To Go/Delivery Salads
To Go/Delivery Gyro/Sandwiches
Athena's Greek Hamburger
Our homemade Angus patty and sliced Gyro, topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, feta & tzatziki sauce on a bun. (Halal) Comes with your choice of side.Tzatziki on side for To-Go/Delivery
Classic Chicken Gyro Sandwich
Slices of herbed chicken with tomato, onion & tzatziki sauce, served wrapped in Pita. (Halal) Comes with your choice of side.Tzatziki on side for To-Go/Delivery
Classic Gyro Sandwich
Slices of herbed lamb and beef with tomato, onion & tzatziki sauce, served wrapped in pita bread. comes with your choice of side.
Classic Hamburger
Our homemade Angus patty topped with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickles, on a bun. (Halal) Comes with your choice of side.
Mediterranean Chicken Sandwich
Our herbed grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato & onion, served on a baguette. (Halal) Comes with your choice of side.
Mediterranean Roast Beef Sandwich
Oven baked, thinly sliced, herbed roast beef with onions, green peppers & mozzarella served on a baguette, au jus. Comes with your choice of side.
Linguini Pasta With Side Salad
Seafood medley with side salad
Shrimp, baby scallops, calamari sauted in white wine hollandaise sauce over linguine. Served with side salad.
To Go Pasta
To Go Fish
Rainbow Trout With Side Salad
Red Snapper With Side Salad
Salmon With Side Salad
Chicken Tenders
Kid Burger
Kids Pasta
Pita Pizza
To Go Kids Menu
To Go/Delivery Sides & Extras
Briami
Greek ratatouille- a vegetable medley roasted in our light herbed tomato sauce.
Extra Tzatziki
French Fries
House blend seasoning, fried to perfection.
Greek Green Beans
Green beans cooked in our herbed tomato sauce.
Greek Potatoes
Large potato wedges baked with oilve oil, lemon & herbs.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Herbed Rice
Rice-herbed blended rice cooked in vegetable broth with onion, celery and carrots.
Pita
Sauted mushrooms
Sauteed Spinach
Sauteed spinach with olive oil, lemon & garlic.
side hummus
Side Salad
Greek salad with dressing on the side.
Baklava
Baked layers of flaky, crisp phyllo pastry layered with nuts, tossed with honey & spices.
Carrot Cake
Cheese Cake
Chocolate Cake
Galactoboureko
Traditional greek creamy custard baked in a crispy phyllo shell brushed with a sweet syrup.
Karidopita
Spiced greek walnut cake.
Lemon Cake
Orange Cake
Tiramisu
Traditional Italian dessert made with ladyfingers dipped in coffee with rum, layered with sweetened whipped marscapone & flavored with cocoa.
To Go/Delivery Desserts
To Go Drinks
Barg's Root beer
Bottled Water
Coca Cola
Coke Zero
Diet Coke
Diet Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper
Fanta Orange
Gold peak sweet tea
Iced Tea
Minute maid lemonade
Sprite
AGIORGITIKO RED WINE
Amethystos Red
With a complex and attractive aroma, its overflowing taste and rich body surround its vanilla structure and spread their wings majestically with grilled meat and game.
AMETHYSTOS RED WINE GLASS
With a complex and attractive aroma, its overflowing taste and rich body surround its vanilla structure and spread their wings majestically with grilled meat and game.
Amethystos White
With its soft yellow-green color, attractive transparency and fruity aromas of peaches and exotic fruits over a flowery background, this white wine immediately gets to the hearts of those who try it.
AMETHYSTOS WHITE GLASS
With its soft yellow-green color, attractive transparency and fruity aromas of peaches and exotic fruits over a flowery background, this white wine immediately gets to the hearts of those who try it.
Apelia Red
A ripe cherry tinged with violet; a pleasant aroma reminiscent of red fruit, with the slightest hint of spices; full-bodied and satisfying in the mouth, with a long lasting pleasant after-taste.
Apelia Red Glass
A ripe cherry tinged with violet; a pleasant aroma reminiscent of red fruit, with the slightest hint of spices; full-bodied and satisfying in the mouth, with a long lasting pleasant after-taste.
Apelia Rose
Dainty rosy and luminous color; summertime fruit aromas with intense strawberry notes; a subtly robust and satisfying palate; an after-taste with lingering caramel reminder.
Apelia Rose Glass
Dainty rosy and luminous color; summertime fruit aromas with intense strawberry notes; a subtly robust and satisfying palate; an after-taste with lingering caramel reminder
Apelia White
A pale yellow color with leafy hues; a fresh, clear and delicate aroma touched by notes of lemon and orange; a crisp, youthful, and fruity long lasting after-taste.
Apelia White Glass
A pale yellow color with leafy hues; a fresh, clear and delicate aroma touched by notes of lemon and orange; a crisp, youthful, and fruity long lasting after-taste.
ASSYRTIKO SANTORINI WHITE WINE
Black Oak Cabernet
Garnet red in color, refreshing and inviting to the palate. The wine's aromas are layered with rich plum notes and warm cedar component. The ripe, dark cherry flavors are reminiscent of the decadent blackberries with a nice sprinkling of dried herbs. With a mellow tanning structure, this medium-bodied wine is delicious and well-integrated.
Black Oak Cabernet Glass
Garnet red in color, refreshing and inviting to the palate. The wine's aromas are layered with rich plum notes and warm cedar component. The ripe, dark cherry flavors are reminiscent of the decadent blackberries with a nice sprinkling of dried herbs. With a mellow tanning structure, this medium-bodied wine is delicious and well-integrated.
Black Oak Chardonnay
Pretty and bright golden straw in color. Wonderful aromas open up with summer-ripe peaches meeting tropical fruits and flowers. The silky-smooth flavors are reminiscent of baked apples and toasty vanilla bean. The lively acidity makes this an extremely well-balanced Chardonnay. The finish is long and fruity, with just a hint of hazelnuts.
Black Oak Chardonnay Glass
Pretty and bright golden straw in color. Wonderful aromas open up with summer-ripe peaches meeting tropical fruits and flowers. The silky-smooth flavors are reminiscent of baked apples and toasty vanilla bean. The lively acidity makes this an extremely well-balanced Chardonnay. The finish is long and fruity, with just a hint of hazelnuts.
BLACK OAK MERLOT
Garnet red in color, deep and rich-looking. The wine is warm and layered with cocoa and ripe blueberry aromas. The fresh plum flavors are indicated of a homemade, dense-like strawberry jam, with hints of black cherry and red licorice. With a fine tannin structure, this medium-bodied wine is constant smooth, all the way through to the finish.
BLACK OAK MERLOT GLASS
Garnet red in color, deep and rich-looking. The wine is warm and layered with cocoa and ripe blueberry aromas. The fresh plum flavors are indicated of a homemade, dense-like strawberry jam, with hints of black cherry and red licorice. With a fine tannin structure, this medium-bodied wine is constant smooth, all the way through to the finish.
Black Oak Pinot Grigio
Delightfully fresh wine with bright acidity. It has floral aromas of hibiscus flowers and tangerine. The flavors are bursting with green apple and fresh lime. It's clean and light with crisp minerality. It's a zesty citrus bomb all around!
Black Oak Pinot Grigio glass
Delightfully fresh wine with bright acidity. It has floral aromas of hibiscus flowers and tangerine. The flavors are bursting with green apple and fresh lime. It's clean and light with crisp minerality. It's a zesty citrus bomb all around!
Black Oak Pinot Noir
The flavors are flowing with ripe black cherry. Complex and clean layers, some plum notes, meld into a smooth, velvety finish. This medium-bodied California wine with its fresh acidity will complement many meal selections.
Black Oak Pinot Noir Glass
The flavors are flowing with ripe black cherry. Complex and clean layers, some plum notes, meld into a smooth, velvety finish. This medium-bodied California wine with its fresh acidity will complement many meal selections.
Budlight
Corona Extra
Fix Hellas
Its soft flavor has a balanced bitterness enhancing the pleasant flavors that emerged during the yeast fermentation and a rounded long-lasting aftertaste.
Fix Hellas Pack
Its soft flavor has a balanced bitterness enhancing the pleasant flavors that emerged during the yeast fermentation and a rounded long-lasting aftertaste.
Kouros Patras White
A wine of pale gold; a discreet varietal aroma; and a delicate yet fruity taste.
Kouros Agiorgitiko Nemea Red
A brilliant deep-red color with violent hues; a rich aroma and a soft yet full palate; and a full vanilla-scented after-taste.
KOUROS AGIORITIKONEMEA REG GLASS
A brilliant deep-red color with violent hues; a rich aroma and a soft yet full palate; and a full vanilla-scented after-taste.
KOUROS PATRAS WHITE GLASS
A wine of pale gold; a discreet varietal aroma; and a delicate yet fruity taste.
KOURTAKI MAVRODAPHNE RED GLASS
A ruby-red color; an intense and rich nose redolent of black raisins; a full-bodied, rounded palate showcases the sweetness of dried raisins; the mouth is filled with marvelous Mavrodaphne notes.
Kourtaki Mavrodaphne Sweet Red
A ruby-red color; an intense and rich nose redolent of black raisins; a full-bodied, rounded palate showcases the sweetness of dried raisins; the mouth is filled with marvelous Mavrodaphne notes.
Kourtaki Retsina glass
A vividly gold color; dainty pine resin aroma; a fresh and balanced palate representative of the Savatiano grape variety; and a lingering after-taste with the resin aroma discreetly present.
Kourtaki Retsina White
A vividly gold color; dainty pine resin aroma; a fresh and balanced palate representative of the Savatiano grape variety; and a lingering after-taste with the resin aroma discreetly present.
KOURTAKI SAMOS SWEET WHITE
KTIMA VOYATZI RED WINE
Kyklos Agiorgitiko Red
The wine is characterized by its complex aroma, its fruitiness, its unique body, soft tannins, and deep red color. The nice balance of its fruitiness and maturation properties are particularly appealing and create flavors reminiscent of red fruits, cinnamon, and cloves. Its has superb mouth feel.
Kyklos Agioritiko glass white
KYKLOS AGIORITIKO RED GLASS
The wine is characterized by its complex aroma, its fruitiness, its unique body, soft tannins, and deep red color. The nice balance of its fruitiness and maturation properties are particularly appealing and create flavors reminiscent of red fruits, cinnamon, and cloves. Its has superb mouth feel.
Kyklos Agioritiko White
Kyklos Moscofilero White
A wine possessing a very light, bright color, a delicate yet distinctive bouquet of fine aromas. On the palate the wine develops an intense fruity and flowery taste.
KYKLOS MOSCOFILERO WHITE GLASS
A wine possessing a very light, bright color, a delicate yet distinctive bouquet of fine aromas. On the palate the wine develops an intense fruity and flowery taste.
Miller Light
Mythos
OENODEA CAB SAUV SYRAH
Intensely fruity with aromas of cherries and raspberry, and notes of spices. Medium body with a quite fruity character and soft tannins. Its friendly character makes it a good match for most meat and poultry dishes with red sauce.
OENODEA CAB SAUV SYRAH GLASS
Intensely fruity with aromas of cherries and raspberry, and notes of spices. Medium body with a quite fruity character and soft tannins. Its friendly character makes it a good match for most meat and poultry dishes with red sauce.