Athena's Greek Cafe Grill - Benton Park

Have been wanting to try this restaurant for some time but never had the opportunity until recently. It was wonderful, the food was great and the owner (I believe was very nice and helpful. He had great suggestions for my companion (gyro plate , and my rack of lamb the specialty of the house was cooked to perfection. If you love greek/Mediterranean food like I do you will really enjoy Athena's Greek Cafe (they close at 6pm hurry! .

I was there for my first time. I always drove by. I had the Chicken kabob plate with potatoes, rice pilaf, pita and Salad. Athena's is amazing. Fresh food and taste. I will be back.

Bakersfield is the halfway point to meet our son to return his dog so we’re always looking for a dog friendly restaurant we’ve tried the temblor brewing company and the BLVDso we wanted to try something different Athena’s Greek Café and Grill. When I first called them they said they would setup a table in the back but when we were on our way there we called again and they said NO and the have a sign saying they do allow service dogs. It’s located in downtown Bakersfield and At first it seemed a bit sketchy because we passed a drug rehabilitation home a block away and there was a homeless guy in the parking lot with his bed mattress. It seems the further east you go the worse it gets which is the reason we haven’t tried the Pyrenees restaurant yet. Getting back to the Ray food review the service was great we called in the order ahead of time and everything was ready the prices were a little on the high side we spent over $100 to feed four of us and we had it to go. Here’s a list of what we ordered [x] two baklava’’s that were delicious $6.50 each [x] twospanakopita $11.49 each, we got them to go and baked them the next day and it was spot on delicious [x] chicken pita $13.49 was OK [x] one order seasoned fries $8.99 OK [x] Chicago style gyro $13.49 OK [x] gyro plate with fries $19.99 OKIf you want a five star Michelin Restaurant You’re not gonna find it in Bakersfield however triple D gave it a thumbs up so we thought we’d try it out and it wasn’t bad, So until the next visit we’re probably gonna try the Pyrenees but I hear bikers are welcome so I may wear my motorcycle Harley Davidson shirt !

Just tried this place. Got the Chicago style gyro combo with Athena's salad, and fries. Everything was great, and will be back again.

Need coffee is hot when serving. They need more deserts. Good luck.