Athens on 86th Menu
Athens on 86th, a Mediterranean restaurant located in Indianapolis, offers a variety of dining experiences. Its welcoming atmosphere and knowledgeable staff provide excellent service. The menu boasts standout dishes like the Saganaki, Hummus, and the Athens Pikilia appetizer platter, all served with warm and crispy pita bread. The feta cheese and traditional Greek dishes like the Chicken Gyro or Pork Souvlakia showcase authentic Mediterranean flavors. The flaming cheese show with vodka and lemon in the saganaki is a must-try. The restaurant's attention to detail in its decor and music transport diners to Greece. While some find the prices higher, the quality of the food and the friendly service make it a worthwhile dining destination. With options for indoor and outdoor seating, Athens on 86th provides a delightful culinary experience.
Appetizers - Cold
Taramosalata
a mild greek caviar spread blended with squeezed lemon and extra virgin olive oil
Spicy Feta Cheese
feta cheese spread spiced up with a kick
Scordalia
a spread of fresh potatoes, extra virgin olive oil & garlic
Feta Cheese & Olives
imported greek feta cheese and kalamata olives drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and greek oregano
Aegean Pikilia
a flavoring of our cold spreads - tzatziki, hummus, taramosalata, scordalia, melitzanosalata- on one dish
Saganaki
greek kasseri cheese, flamed at your table with vodka and lemon
Gyro Pizza
sliced gyo meat, greek style marinara sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese and greek oregano on pita
Octopodi
char grilled octopus marinated in oilve oil with fresh herbs and spices
Kalamarakia
fresh fried calamari served with cocktail sauce
Gigantes
oven roasted beans in a tomato garlic herb sauce
Appetizers - Hot
Soup & Salad
Fakes
lentil soup made with greek herbs and olive oil
Avgolemeno
velvety egg lemon, chicken soup made with fresh squeezed lemon juice, eggs and orzo
Greek Club Salad
crisp lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, pepperocinis, kalamata olives, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, topped with gyro and chicken gyro meat with greek dressing
Horiatiki
traditional greek village salad with tomatoes cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, ppepperocinis, chunks of feta cheese and don't forget the anchovies
Pikilia "Taste Of Athens"
a combination featuring mousaka, pastichio, spanikopita, tyropit, a gyro meat, dolmades, pita and tzatziki
Mousaka
layers of sliced eggplant, potato, ground beef and fresh herbs topped with a light bechamel cream sauce and oven baked
Pastichio
macaroni with braised ground beef and topped with a light bechamel cream sauce and baked
Kota Psiti
half oven roasted chicken, marinated in our special blend of herbs and spices
Gyro Piato
seasoned gyro meat served with tomatoes, red onions, tztziki sauce and pita bread
Arni Psito
roasted leg of lamb stuffed with fresh garlic, marinated in our special olive oil, lemon herb sauce
Dolmades
grape leaves stuffed with a blend of ground beef, rice and herbs in avgolemeno sauce
Yemista
green pepper stuffed with ground beef, rice and our blend of greek herbs, dressed in a light tomato sauce
Entrees - Traditional Greek Specialties
Desserts
Baklava
phyllo dough pastry layered with finely chopped walnuts and honey throughout
Baklava Sundae
our delicious baklava topped with creamy vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
Effie's Galactobouriko
a traditional family recipe of custard filled phyllo and topped with honey
Rezogalo
greek rice pudding
Kid's Ice Cream
one scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce