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Cafe Athena

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1846 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
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Starters

Feta Bruschetta

$8.50
Imported sheep's milk Feta cheese, tomatoes, fresh basil, mint and garlic with Balsamic and EVOO. Baked on sourdough
vegetarian

Fassoulia

$9.00
Fava beans, lemon juice, EVOO and garlic. Topped with tomatoes, scallions and parsley. Served with Pita
vegan

Keftedes

$9.50
Meatballs of ground beef, herbs and regional spices. Topped with our fresh tomato sauce. Served with roasted rosemary new potatoes
gluten-free

Calamari

$9.50
A Greek islands appetizer. Tender baby squid in crisp light breading. Served with red pepper Aioli sauce

Saganaki

$9.50
Imported sheep's milk Vlahotiri cheese flamed at your table with brandy. Served with Pita bread
vegetarian

Spreads

Served with warm Pita bread (vegetarian)

Tzatziki

$6.50
A traditional Greek dip; Kefir cheese, grated cucumbers, white wine vinegar, fresh garlic and dill weed
vegetarian

Skordalia

$7.00
A Purée of potatoes, fresh garlic, olive oil, cilantro and white wine vinegar. Topped with char-broiled zucchini
vegan

Taramosalata

$7.00
A mousse of imported red caviar delicately blended with potatoes, olive oil and lemon juice. Garnished with celery and carrots

Hummos

$7.00
Garbanzo beans, garlic, lemon juice and sesame sauce. Garnished with paprika and cumin and a drizzle of EVOO
vegan

Spanaki Lemonato

$8.00
A refreshing blend of spinach, fresh garlic, cilantro and olive oil. Served with lemon
vegan

Baba Ghannouj

$8.50
Char-broiled eggplant, garlic, parsley, lemon, pomegranate molasses, EVOO and sesame sauce
vegan

Filo Pastries

Spanakopita

$7.50
Triangles of flaky Filo filled with a tasty blend of spinach, Feta cheese, onion, eggs and basil
vegetarian

Bourekia

$8.00
Rolls of crispy Filo filled with seasoned 100% lean ground leg of lamb, caramelized onion and regional spices

Grape Leaves

Yalandji

$7.25
A filling of rice, fresh tomato, red bell pepper, onion, mint, pomegranate molasses and regional seasoning. Served chilled
vegan
gluten-free

Dolmades

$8.50
A filling of seasoned ground beef, rice and herbs. Braised delicately and served with Tzatziki sauce
gluten-free

Salmon Dolmas

$9.25
Fresh Salmon seasoned, wrapped and broiled in grape leaves. Served with Skordalia s
gluten-free

Soups

Avgolemono

The traditional egg-lemon soup. Made with chicken broth, rice and Orzo
  • Cup $4.00
  • Bowl $6.75

Lentil

Hearty soup, made with carrots, celery and tomatoes
vegan
gluten-free
  • Cup $4.00
  • Bowl $6.75

Tomato Basil

Roasted plum-tomato, chicken broth, carrots, fresh basil and a touch of cream
gluten-free
  • Cup $4.00
  • Bowl $6.75

Salads

Tabouleh

$8.50
Parsley, Bulgur wheat, tomatoes and onion in an EVOO-citrus marinade
vegan

Greek

Crisp lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, Feta and Kalamata olives. Served with vinaigrette dressing and Pita
vegetarian
  • Small $6.00
  • Large $10.00
  • Add Marinated artichoke hearts
  • $3.75
  • Add Char-Broiled Chicken Breast
  • $4.00
  • Add Grilled Veggies
  • $4.00
  • Add Strips of Gyros
  • $4.25

Horiatiki

A traditional villager salad of Mediterranean cucumbers, tomatoes, sweet red peppers, Feta, Kalamata and red onion tossed in vinaigrette dressing
vegetarian
  • Served with Pita $10.00
  • Served with Warm Lentil-Wheat Pilaf $11.00

Mediterranean

Spring greens tossed in white Balsamic Bosc pear vinaigrette, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted walnuts and Gorgonzola. Served with Pita
vegetarian
  • Small $6.50
  • Large $11.00
  • Add Char-Broiled Chicken Breast
  • $4.00
  • Add Oven Broiled Tiger Shrimps
  • $5.75
  • Add Oven Broiled Salmon Filet
  • $8.50

Sandwiches & Flat Breads

Add: Cup of Soup $3.25, Roasted Rosemary New Potatoes with Red Pepper Aioli $4, Small Greek Salad $4.75, Small Mediterranean Salad $5.25

Falafel Wrap

$7.75
Patties of blended Garbanzo and Fava beans with herbs and regional spices. Flash-fried and wrapped in pocket Pita with tomatoes, parsley and kosher pickles. Served with Tahini sauce
vegan

Grilled Veggies

$7.75
Marinated and fire-roasted eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash and sweet red pepper. Wrapped in Pita with lettuce, tomatoes and onion. Served with Skordalia sauce and lemon
vegetarian

Gyros

$8.00
Seasoned blend of beef and lamb. Broiled on the rotisserie and wrapped in Pita with lettuce, tomatoes and onion. Served with Tzatziki sauce

Chicken Souvlaki

$8.00
Marinated and char-broiled chicken breast. Wrapped in Pita with lettuce, tomatoes and onion. Served with Tzatziki sauce

Chicken Aioli

$8.50
Diced chicken breast tossed with fresh pesto and sun-dried tomatoes. Wrapped in Pita with spring mix. Served with garlic Aioli sauce

Athena's Flat Bread

$9.00
Our gourmet thin crust topped with tomato-herb sauce, artichoke, Kalamata, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, Feta and Mozzarella
vegetarian

Apollo's Flat Bread

$9.00
Our gourmet thin crust topped with Pesto sauce, chicken breast, sweet red pepper, mushroom, Feta and Mozzarella

Papoutsakia

$9.00
Italian eggplant filled with seasoned ground leg of lamb and tomato sauce. Topped with fresh basil and Feta cheese. Wrapped in Pita

Beef Souvlaki

$9.50
Marinated chunks of beef sirloin char-broiled and wrapped in Pita with lettuce, tomatoes and onion. Served with Tzatziki sauce

Entrees

Add: Cup of Soup & Pita $3.75, Side Greek Salad & Pita $5, Side Mediterranean Salad & Pita $5.50

Meat

Gyros Plate

$13.75
A generous portion of Gyros meat, served with warm Pita bread, tomato and onion, Briami, rice Pilaf and Tzatziki sauce

Moussaka

$15.00
Layers of eggplant, zucchini and seasoned ground leg of lamb. Topped with Bechamel and Vlahotiri cheese. Served with rice Pilaf

Kefta Plate

$14.99
Beef patties seasoned with herbs and regional spices. Broiled and topped with our fresh tomato-herb sauce. Served with roasted rosemary potatoes, Hummos, Tabouleh and pocket Pita

Beef Kebab

$17.00
Marinated chunks of sirloin, char-broiled with zucchini, onion, mushroom and red bell pepper. Served with Briami, rice Pilaf and Tzatziki
gluten-free

Lamb Stifado

$24.75
Tender lamb shank, slowly braised with yellow squash, carrots, and boiling onions. Served with raisin couscous and Harissa sauce

Poultry

Chicken Couscous

$14.50
Braised chicken breast with carrots and zucchini. Served with raisin couscous and Harissa "mildly spicy sauce" on the side

Chicken Kebab

$14.50
Chunks of chicken breast char-broiled with onion, red pepper, mushroom and zucchini. Served with Briami, rice Pilaf and Tzatziki
gluten-free

Riganato

$14.50
Half chicken, marinated with lemon juice, olive oil and oregano. Roasted and served with Briami, lemon potatoes and garlic Aioli sauce
gluten-free

Seafood

Shrimp Scorpio

$17.50
Oven roasted prawns, served with artichoke hearts, rice Pilaf and our fresh tomato-herb sauce. Garnished with Feta cheese

Cretan Salmon

$18.50
Marinated fresh Salmon filet, oven broiled and served with Spanaki Lemonato, Skordalia (both chilled) and Pita

Athenian Sea Bass

$24.75
Oven broiled filet of fresh white Sea bass, fresh tomato-herb sauce, artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives and rice Pilaf
gluten-free

Vegetarian

Spinach Pastitsio

$13.25
A baked casserole of spinach, Penne and Pesto. Topped with Bechamel and Vlahotiri cheese. Served with Briami
vegetarian

Imam Bayaldi

$13.75
Italian eggplant stuffed with raisins, walnuts, and tomatoes. Baked with tomato-herb sauce. Served with rice Pilaf
vegan
gluten-free

Falafel Plate

$14.50
Crisp Falafel patties. Served with Hummos, Tabouleh, pocket Pita and Tahini sauce. Garnished with tomatoes and kosher pickles
vegan

Briami

Is a Greek Ratatouille; garden fresh vegetables, braised with Herbs de Provence and our seasoned tomato sauce
vegetarian
gluten-free

Kids Menu

12 Years and under

Mac & Cheese

$5.00
Elbow macaroni and Cheddar cheese
vegetarian

Kids Pizza

$5.50
Mozzarella cheese with homemade Pizzaioli sauce on Greek Pita
vegetarian

Kids Gyros

$6.50
Slices of Gyros, Pita wedges and Tzatziki

Kids Chicken

$7.00
Broiled chicken breast with rice Pilaf and Tzatziki sauce
gluten-free

Sides

Tzatziki

$1.00

Garlic Aioli

$1.00

Red Pepper Aioli

$1.00

Tahini

$1.00

Skordalia

$1.00
gluten-free

Greek Pita Fold

$2.00

Pocket Pita

$2.00
vegan

Rice Pilaf

$3.50
vegan
gluten-free

Lentil-Wheat Pilaf

$4.00
vegan

Couscous

$4.00

Feta Cheese

$4.00
vegetarian
gluten-free

Kalamata Olives

$4.50
vegan
gluten-free

Marinated Artichoke Hearts

$5.00
vegan
gluten-free

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes with Red Pepper Aioli

$5.00
vegetarian
gluten-free

Falafel Patties with Tahini

$5.50
vegan

Briami

$6.00
A casserole of garden fresh vegetables, braised with Herbs de Provence and our seasoned tomato sauce (Greek Ratatouille)
vegan
gluten-free

Desserts

Baklava

$3.50
A blend of walnuts, cinnamon and cloves, between layers of Filo pastry. Topped with our light rose-water syrup

Galacto-Boureko

$4.25
Rolls of Filo pastry filled with Farina custard and fresh orange zest. Topped with light rose-water syrup. Served hot

Rizzogalo

$5.00
Rice pudding, a traditional Greek dessert, flavored with vanilla. Garnished with raisins and cinnamon
gluten-free

Chocolate Mousse

$6.00
Rich, brandied and classic. Topped with whipped cream
gluten-free

Beverages

Soft Drinks

$3.00

Freshly Brewed Iced Tea

$3.00

Lemonade

$3.00

Milk

$3.00

Coffee

$3.25

Hot Tea

$3.25

Perrier

$3.50
Sparkling Natural Mineral Water

Greek Coffee

$3.75

Greek Still Natural Mineral Water

  • 1 Lt. Bottle $5.75
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General Info

1846 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
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858-274-1140
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Greek
Mediterranean
Meals
Lunch
Dinner

Hours

Monday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 9:00pm

About Us

visit to our Pacific Beach Taverna is like a visit to Greece, only closer. For those of you who have been to Greece, we hope your dining experience at Cafe Athena is something of a nostalgic reminiscence...or a glimpse of toothsome delights awaiting those who plan to visit Hellas. Greeks believe that even the simplest meals may become ambrosia when you are in a happy mood. We hope our hospitality sustains your happy mood and we look forward to sharing with you the pleasures of this delightful cuisine.People from around the world have discovered that Cafe Athena serves the true foods and wines of Greece, along with a large dose of the country's warm and lively spirit. Cafe Athena's menu is built upon the home-style cooking of Greece, with complimenting authentic recipes from the Eastern Mediterranean region using classical cooking techniques, and the superior ingredients.

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