Athens Family Restaurant on Franklin Pike in Nashville has been serving Greek-American diner food to the city since the Sarris family opened it, combining the Greek immigrant diner tradition — gyros, moussaka, and spanakopita sitting comfortably alongside eggs, pancakes, and burgers — with the kind of from-scratch approach that earns a Nashville neighborhood its loyal regulars. It appeared in Season 9, Episode 11 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Burgers ‘n More,” which aired July 19, 2010. Guy Fieri found a Nashville Greek diner doing both traditions well, which is harder than it looks and rarer than it should be.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Athens Family Restaurant
City: Nashville, Tennessee
Cuisine: Greek / Diner Fare
DDD Season: 9
DDD Episode: 11
Episode Title: Burgers ‘n More
Original Air Date: July 19, 2010
Address: 2526 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37204
Phone: 615-383-2848
Website: https://www.athensfamilyrestaurant.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Gyro Plate with house-made tzatziki, warm pita, tomato, and onion is the Greek centerpiece that earns Athens its reputation. The Spanakopita — spinach and feta in phyllo, baked until flaky and golden — is the appetizer most regulars add to every order. The Moussaka, ground lamb and eggplant baked with béchamel, is the Greek comfort food classic that Athens does properly. The Breakfast Plates cover the full American diner catalog for morning visits. The Burgers and Sandwiches satisfy anyone at the table who hasn’t discovered the Greek side of the menu yet. Find a Nashville hotel on Booking.com.
Plan Your Visit
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Address: 2526 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37204
Phone: 615-383-2848
Website: https://www.athensfamilyrestaurant.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
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Athens Family Restaurant appeared in Season 9, Episode 11 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Burgers ‘n More,” originally aired July 19, 2010.