The National

Had a reservation. Sat immediately. Enjoyed the fried oysters and the hummus, but I loved the gazpacho.

My wife and I shared the hanger steak and it was delicious.

I will be going back.

I used to love The National and in fact, this was my go-to place to bring out-of-town guests. The food is exceptional. In my last visit, I gave a 27% tip on an $159 bill (pre tax). Well apparently that was not enough. The waiter forged my numbers and added another $5 on top what I had already given. What is an extra $5 when you are already at $202? Not much, but it certainly left a bad taste in my mouth and I don't plan to return there anytime soon.

My friend & I had an incredible experience last night at the National. We sat at a side table in the bar and Thomas was our server. He made great recommendations and provided fantastic service. We started with the dates and okra dishes and they were both unique and mouth watering. Since there were only two of us we decided to share an entree the scallops, it was amazing. The wine selection was impressive and so was my aperol spritz. Highly recommend this spot for an elevated casual meal with superb service. Two thumbs up!!!

The atmosphere was fantastic. I ordered the hanger steak. The presentation was flawless and the taste was even better. Fantastic meal. I will return to this restaurant the next time I travel to Athens.

Great eating experience wonderful food. And service Pictured is the crispy pork over polenta hangar steak in second photo

Excellent food and the best service!! We had a killer time! The waitress recognized on one of our IDs that there was a birthday in our group so when we ordered ice cream there was a candle with it.

We had 5 in our group for Saturday brunch. The service was very friendly and attentive, the menu selections were interesting and varied. The food was delicious. Three of our group got the same selection and the other two had a different selection. Everyone enjoyed their meal. It was a good choice and I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice brunch location to share a good meal with family or friends.

As I student, I was only able to come here for special occasions or after I’d saved up for a month or too. But still, The National is my favorite restaurant in Athens or anywhere for that matter. Lunch is affordable, easy, and delicious. Dinner is beautiful, luxurious, but never too fancy or stiff. The staff is always great and kind. I can’t say enough good things!

You do need a reservation for this restaurant. The space outside was a bit small but I didn't mind. The food was delicious, the service was very good. The portion sizes were good and I didn't over eat. It was a very good evening and I enjoyed spending my time there.

One of my favorite places to eat lunch!