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Athena's Family Restaurant

Restaurant Breakfast restaurant Mediterranean restaurant Greek restaurant European restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Mediterranean restaurants in Tonawanda


Address

729 Young St, Tonawanda, NY 14150

Website

www.athenasfamilyrestaurant.com

Contact

(716) 692-2626

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.6K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 7 AM to 2 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Saturday: 7 AM to 8 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (14) service (12) restaurant (11) great (10) breakfast (7) delicious (6)
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  • 5/5 Nancy S. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic waitress who was quick and friendly. I had Paul’s omelet which was something very different for me. It was interesting and good; 3 eggs, Sahlen’s hot dogs, home fries and onions inside, Feta and American cheese on top with a side of special sauce on side. It came out hot which is important to me.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lacinda A. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a very busy Sunday but the wait wasn't bad at all. There was plenty of seating for the wait. The service was quick and friendly. The food was great and the portions were huge!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Brittany Jean W. 10 months ago on Google
    This place is always busy, but the food is very basic. My husbands salad had exactly 1 olive on it and 1 Chuck of tomato. I actually wouldn’t recommend this restaurant. The Greek selection is pretty slim. You get way more bang for your buck and bigger portions at Rachel’s in you’re craving Greek. I live close to here, but we won’t be back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth C. 9 months ago on Google
    This is one of the best restaurant experiences i’ve had in years!! Lovely portions, service and we had the kindest blonde server :) SLAY QUEENS
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L.C. T. 1 year ago on Google
    Went there for my birthday, March 28, and my husband and I both had burgers and fries. We shared the chocolate cheesecake for dessert. Every was delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Lori C. 2 years ago on Google
    After spending two decades as a patron of your restaurant, you managed to destroy it in less than 30 seconds! You would think knowing people have the ability to pull up your restaurant and review immediately, you’d be a little more careful with your food and customer service. We’re all aware of the stress the pandemic has caused on businesses, but some seem to function without major problems, while others don’t care one way or the other. You’re the latter... You served raw French fries with a to go order and when given the opportunity to correct the issue, you failed in a magnanimous way. Not once, but twice, tried to accuse me of not bringing the uncooked ones back when I did, then blamed the person at the register didn’t hear me or know what to do and then claiming to be closed before correction was made on my order. I wanted to bring the whole to go order back and throw it at your windows! But not even you can force me to waste my hard earned money unless it was ordering and expecting cooked food to be served when it wasn’t. This isn’t my first issue with your restaurant, but I made a lot of excuses for people who clearly don’t deserve it or my families patronage. Eventually, you will do this to enough people that you won’t have any local customers who will knowingly go into or order from your restaurant anymore. I hope the owners wipe up the floor with all of you involved... sadly, I know they don’t have the ability to fire your butts because they are looking for people currently. Enjoy your moment while it lasts... karma always comes around.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diane S. 11 months ago on Google
    Great food and service. I ate prime rib, and it was delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph B. 11 months ago on Google
    Food and service was awesome the owner came out and ask me how the food was great job
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food, large menu and excellent service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suzie C. 11 months ago on Google
    Came here for dinner as I was in the area and was pleasantly surprised by how great the food was. The special Greek dinner was huge, with plentiful fresh salad (great dressing!), excellent gyros. We also got the steak and cheese sub which was very good! The kids cheeseburger and fries was large but basic. Service was lovely. Prices reasonable. Would absolutely come again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tony G. (Maintenance G. 5 years ago on Google
    Crazy good! The food is above and beyond. Really delicious! What a true Western New York gift. Probably the best breakfast or at least one of the top 5 in the area. Incredible lunch and menu. Outstanding coffee. I mean real good. Very clean well maintained. Modestly decorated. Not to busy or loud. The service? Charming, fast, high quality. This restaurant is very well managed and it really shows. I'd give this place 10 🌟 if I could.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Gary N. 1 year ago on Google
    We use to love this place, but the last 2 times we have been there the food was just ok. Sadly we went in close to 7 and were very rushed since they now close at 7. We were charged $4.29 for a 3 oz side of tzatziki which is ridiculous
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Daniel L. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place and wide selection. Odd restrictions though..... certain foods on certain days. I'd come here again. Waitress was nice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angel B. 1 year ago on Google
    Very family oriented and calming place. Enjoyed my Chicken Souvlaki and my friend enjoyed their BLT. We are likely to return again. The only thing I would like to see is better clarification of hours. A friend and I chose this location to meet at 1pm, to find out that though the hours state 10am-6pm, they close at 2pm. We will adjust for next time as we will return, but encourage management to state hours they close to clean and set for later meal where patron can see.

  • 4/5 Amber F. 4 years ago on Google
    Ridiculous portions at reasonable prices! We got 2 omlettes that were bigger than the size of our heads. Food was tasty, service was fast, and our waitress was very pleasant! We will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Best Friend In Your T. 1 year ago on Google
    This is exactly how I expect a good little greasy spoon to operate. The service is good, fast and friendly. I always enjoy my meals. I typically go for breakfast or lunch. It might be a bit on the pricey side for this type of restaurant for breakfast but I think it's just how the times are.

  • 2/5 Tim B. 9 months ago on Google
    Chicken Cesar salad was ok at best. Croutons were stale bread with no seasoning. The chicken was good. The dressing was poor. I had a side of fries. They were fried in old oil, not good. My wife had the Greek burger. The beef is very low grade and the feta was more like a dry cottage cheese. Our waitress, Molly, was very pleasant. We won’t return.

  • 5/5 John G. 4 months ago on Google
    Locally staple and steady business. They keep there traditional homestyle favorites and many other options. Food is constant and you get you weight worth.

  • 5/5 Anne G. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband and I just had breakfast here this morning and it was so good!! The service was great, the owner was very nice. Everything was amazing!!! I had an omelette and it was delicious. My husband had pancakes and they were also delicious.Loved the hashbrowns,toast ,sausage everything was amazing!!!! Keep up the great work, can’t wait to come back!!!!!!!

  • 4/5 Scott L. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a great spot to eat. Good service, plenty of parking, good food. Hours are very limited though so it makes it a little difficult to patronize them more frequently.

  • 5/5 Indikins 1 year ago on Google
    What an amazing experience, food, service. Premo was our waitress so sweet charisma and super great server. This is a great place. Very warm and inviting! Thanks from Oregon Coast such great food!

  • 5/5 Breanna G. 1 year ago on Google
    I almost only come here for breakfast and I've never been disappointed in my meal. Service always seems real busy but the food is always delicious! Real good diner food at an ok price and a good atmosphere

  • 5/5 Lucas Z. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been an occasional guest to this elegant restaurant for years and every personal experience has been superb! They have an array of food & drinks to choose from on their vast menu, the atmosphere is cozy/casual, the staff is professional and friendly and the prices are affordable! I will continue to support Athena's Family Restaurant with my patronage!

  • 4/5 The Real Jonny 5 Jonathan f. 2 years ago on Google
    Old people haven nice waitresses tho good fish frys

  • 1/5 Ann 2 years ago on Google
    Service was poor. Server showed little interest in table, was not attentive. Food was mediocre, not hot, the waffle tasted like egg. The syrup bottle was sticky and disgusting, besides not being real maple syrup. I will never go back. Horrible meal.

  • 5/5 David S. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent home comfort food! I enjoyed the Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn and the puddle of gravy. My waitress Crystal made certain my coffee cup stayed full. Thank you! During this COVID era, these folks have been on my cycle of businesses I helped support! Please consider adding these folks to your group of supported businesses. Bring the family and or friends!

  • 4/5 Bethany M. 2 years ago on Google
    What brings them a step up is the large menu with all of it well done, and gluten free options (yes, you can have gf bread here!). Love it for breakfast or lunch especially. Spacious restaurant means you won't wait, or wait long to be seated.

  • 5/5 Heather B. 2 years ago on Google
    This is one of my favorite places to go to eat. The breakfast is phenomenal and the place is always welcoming and warm. The prices can't be beat and the quality is top notch. Also one of the best fish fry's around! Highly recommend this restaurant to everyone I come across.

  • 5/5 Marion H. 2 years ago on Google
    The portions at this establishment are incredibly big! You have to come with a really good appetite To make the most of it or take home a doggy bag!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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