Location: Located in the Ballard neighborhood just off Market St, it has a nice atmosphere right along the waterfront. Outdoor seating is available as well.
Cuisine: As the name implies, the menu focuses on seafood dishes with a Greek influence. Popular items include calamari, grilled octopus, garlic prawns, and several fish options like halibut and salmon.
Service: The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. They do a good job explaining the dishes and pairing them with wine or cocktails.
Decor: Cozy yet elegant dining room with marble tables and white linens. Nautical elements in the decor fit the seafood theme. Bar/lounge area is also a good spot to grab a drink.
Price: Entrees average $18-28 which is typical for the area. Smaller appetizers and sides allow you to sample different dishes without breaking the bank.
Overall: If you’re looking for fresh, high-quality seafood with Greek flair, this is a solid local favorite in Ballard. Widely praised for fresh seafood and pleasant ambiance. Good option for a special dinner or date night along the water.
In summary, Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar gets high marks for its fresh seafood, attentive service and scenic waterfront setting in a popular Seattle neighborhood. A reliable choice for local seafood fans.
Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar Menu:
Fresh Penn Cove Oysters on the Half Shell
Please ask your server for today’s selection.
Each | Half-Dozen | Â Dozen
Sautéed in a Garlic, Spicy Cream Sauce
Clams*Â steamed in white wine, garlic, and rhyme
Mussels*Â in a roasted tomato broth with fresh oregano
Served with sauteed artichoke hearts and tomato, basil, garlic and herb crostini’s
Chilled and served with cocktail sauce
Served with House Jalapeno Aioli
Salad
Grilled red snapper, salmon, and prawns. Served over mixed greens with balsamic dressing
Mixed Greens, Spiced Oregon Hazelnuts, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, and Green Apple Slivers Tossed with Citrus Vinaigrette
Side Athenian Salad
Fresh greens with hardboiled egg, avocado, tomato, and cucumber with Thousand Island Dressing
Bay Shrimp Louie
Crab Louie
Mixed greens tossed with your choice of dressing. Served with tomato, cucumber and a crostini
Ahi Tuna seared rare with wasabi cucumber dressing, pickled ginger, tomato and cucumber
*Side Caesar Salad
*Add Grilled Chicken Breast
*Add Grilled Salmon or Prawns
Spinach, hard-boiled egg, bacon, and red onion tossed with poppyseed dressing
Side Spinach Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Red Onion, Pepperoncini, Tomato with Blue Cheese Dressing
Soup
CupÂ
BowlÂ
New England Clam Chowder Bread Bowl
Sourdough bowl filled with house-made clam chowder
Seafood
Served with cole slaw and French Fries
Alaskan CodÂ
NW Salmon
Salmon, Prawns, Clams, Mussels, Cod, Onions, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, and Tomatoes Sautéed in Butter, Garlic, and White Wine
Ravioli tossed in our bell pepper, spinach and mushroom chipotle cream sauce
A House Favorite—Mussels, Prawns, Clams, Squid, Salmon, and Cod on Top of Herb Rice in a Savory Fish Broth
Lightly Battered, Fried, and Served with Tarter or Cocktail Sauce, Cole Slaw, and French Fries
Prawns, Bay Scallops, Calamari, and Salmon and Cod (Battered and Deep- Fried)
Served with Cole Slaw, Tarter, and Our Own Cocktail Sauce
Bay Scallop and Prawn Saute
Sauted with mushrooms, onion, bell peppers, and tomatoes in our garlic white wine sauce. Served with your choice of starch
With Lemon Butter Sauce (Seasonal Market Price)
1.5 Pounds of King Crab Legs Steamed and Served with Drawn Butter (Seasonal Market Price)
From Our Neighbors at Pure Food Fish Market
Cleaned, Steamed, and Served with Drawn Butter (Seasonal Market Price)
Served with a Classic Garlic Cream Sauce
SIDE BREADÂ $2.00
Red onion, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese and mayo
Add Bacon
Provolone cheese. avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion and chiptole mayo. Our cheese is from our neighbors at the Cheese Box in the market across the cobblestones
Grilled Chicken Breast, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Onion, Served with French Fries
With Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Onion, and Mild Jalapeno Aioli
Cheddar cheese, bacon, sauteed mushrooms, bell peppers and onions with lettuce, tomato, and saffron mayo
Sandwiches
Choice of French Fries or Cole Slaw
Substitute Onion Rings, Sweet Potato Fries, or House Side Salad
With lettuce, tomato, red onion and lemon basil mayo. Served with French fries
Fried Cod Layered with Italian Slaw on Artisan Sandwich Bread
Served with French Fries
On a croissant with Swiss cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato and mayo
Lemon Basil Aioli with Swiss Cheese, Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, and Avocado
Served with French Fries
Blackened cod, salmon or prawns, with cabbage salsa and jalapeno aioli on soft corn tortillas
Turkey, ham, and bacon with lettuce, tomato, and mayo on whole wheat
With cream cheese, capers, lettuce and red onions served with a mixed green salad
With basil mayo, lettuce, onions and tomatoes Served with fries
Served with Steamed Seasonal Vegetables and choice of French fries, Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Herb Rice.
Make it your way…8 oz grilled New York Strip Steak with wild prawns, Penn Cove clams or mussels
Select One Pasta, One Sauce and your choice of Protein. Topped with fresh Parmesan cheese
Pasta
Fetuccini, Linguini, Penne
Alfredo, Pesto, Marinara, Chipotle Cream
Seafood , Mussels & Clams , Prawns , Veggie , Chicken
