Athens Market Taverna

Athens Market Taverna We are one of downtown's longest running award winning restaurants. Family owned for over 35 years, History

Established in 1974.
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Consistently voted best Mediterranean Cuisine in San Diego, the Athens Market Taverna has been a pillar downtown for over thirty years. It's intimate location and delicious entrees provides for a night of dining you'll never forget. Whether you try the Grilled baby Octopus, our Flaming Cheese, or some of our traditional items like Moussaka, there is an entrée suitable for any taste bu

d. We have three unique and separate dining rooms, including a full bar, to provide the right setting for any event. Owner Mary Pappas migrated at a young age from a tiny village in Greece to San Diego where she began helping her aunt who owned a tiny market in the Gaslamp District of San Diego. The market slowly became a restaurant as customers would enjoy eating their authentic Greek cuisine in the presents of Mary's entertaining and hospitable personality. What was once a small market has now turned into a 200+ capacity restaurant in the elegant Marina District of downtown San Diego. For over 40 years Athens Market has been the best Greek restaurant in San Diego and one of local's favorite places to dine. The Union Tribune calls it a landmark. Mary Pappas can still be found socializing around the restaurant and ensuring every customer get's the royal treatment!

A delightful octopus salad with fresh vegetables and olives brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table. 🌿
08/19/2025

A delightful octopus salad with fresh vegetables and olives brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table. 🌿

Chicken Souvlaki (Grilled Chicken Breast) - Marinated skewers of chicken breast = your dish of the day 😋😋😋
11/15/2023

Chicken Souvlaki (Grilled Chicken Breast) - Marinated skewers of chicken breast = your dish of the day 😋😋😋

There are about to be some empty plates, and full happy bellies over here 😊 Spanakopita - Flaky butter-drizzled filo poc...
10/25/2023

There are about to be some empty plates, and full happy bellies over here 😊 Spanakopita - Flaky butter-drizzled filo pockets filled with spinach and cheeses

Excuse me while I interrogate this guy real quick... Grilled Baby Octopus - Charbroiled baby octopus lightly sautéed in ...
10/16/2023

Excuse me while I interrogate this guy real quick... Grilled Baby Octopus - Charbroiled baby octopus lightly sautéed in virgin olive oil with herbs, garlic and a kiss of lemon

Baklava - Crispy filo dough filled with a mixture of nuts and honey
10/08/2023

Baklava - Crispy filo dough filled with a mixture of nuts and honey

Oh, hello there... Baklava - Crispy filo dough filled with a mixture of nuts and honey
09/30/2023

Oh, hello there... Baklava - Crispy filo dough filled with a mixture of nuts and honey

How to tell if someone's in a bad mood: ask them how long it's been since they've tried our Horiatiki Village Salad - Fr...
09/26/2023

How to tell if someone's in a bad mood: ask them how long it's been since they've tried our Horiatiki Village Salad - Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, feta cheese, and kalamata olives drizzled with olive oil and oregano

Come try our mouthwatering Kotopoulo (Baked Lemon Chicken) - Baked half lemon chicken marinated in a tasty thin base tom...
08/18/2023

Come try our mouthwatering Kotopoulo (Baked Lemon Chicken) - Baked half lemon chicken marinated in a tasty thin base tomato sauce

Dating tip: a couple can never be unhappy with a belly full of pasta. Arni Kapama (Lamb Shank) - Savory braised lamb sha...
08/14/2023

Dating tip: a couple can never be unhappy with a belly full of pasta. Arni Kapama (Lamb Shank) - Savory braised lamb shank slow-cooked in a special sauce and served with Greek-style pasta

Ahhhhh it doesn't get better than this, our Grilled Salmon - Grilled Atlantic salmon dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette...
08/10/2023

Ahhhhh it doesn't get better than this, our Grilled Salmon - Grilled Atlantic salmon dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette sauce

Address

109 W F Street
San Diego, CA
92101

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 4pm - 9pm

Telephone

+1 619-234-1955

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