| Cuisine type | Greek | |
| Price range | $31 to $50 |
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| Cuisines | Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood |
| Dining style | Casual Elegant |
| Phone number | +1 518 608 6400 |
| Website | www.athosrestaurant.com |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Payment options | AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa |
| Executive chef | Lou Agostinello |
| Location | 1814 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 |
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| Tzatziki | imported cow & sheep's milk yogurt, cucumber, garlic, & dill | |
| Melitsanosalata | smoked eggplant | |
| Hummus | chickpeas ground with garlic, lemon, & tahini sesame paste | |
| Taramosalata | caviar mousse | |
| Tirokafteri | imported feta with creamed spicy peppers | |
| Skordalia | garlic and potato purée |
| Avgolemono Soup | $8.00 | bowl of traditional chicken & lemon soup | ||||
| Greek Olive Medley | $7.00 | served warm, with roasted red peppers & Greek oregano | ||||
| Soupa Tis Imeras | $8.00 | bowl of the chef's featured soup of the day | ||||
| Feta Plate | $10.00 | imported feta, with assorted olives & cherry tomatoes | ||||
| Fresh Beets | $10.00 | Roasted marinated beets, cherry tomatoes, roasted red & yellow peppers, and crumbled feta cheese. Served over fresh greens | ||||
| Traditional Greek Salad | romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, olives, imported feta cheese, house dressing |
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| Athos Seasonal Salad | baby spinach, pickled red onions, shaved butternut squash, pumpkin spiced pecans, crumbled goat cheese, white balsamic-date vinaigrette |
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| Dolmathakia | $5.00 | |
| Grilled Chicken | $7.00 | |
| Sliced Roasted Lamb | $9.00 | |
| Grilled Salmon | $10.00 | |
| Grilled Shrimp | $10.00 | |
| Grilled Octopus | $12.00 |
| Octapothi Tis Scharas | $14.00 | Grilled octopus, marinated with olive oil, red wine vinegar, & fresh herbs. Accompanied by house pickled vegetables |
| Kalamarakia* | $10.00 | Delicately fried tender calamari. Sweet & spicy pepper relish with a balsamic drizzle ~ or ~ accompanied by tomato sauce |
| Sautéed Mussels | $12.00 | fennel, cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, and a metaxa cream sauce |
| Dolmathes | $11.00 | hand-rolled grape leaves, stuffed with seasoned ground meat, pine nuts, and rice, finished with a lemon sauce |
| Keftedakia | $10.00 | grilled lamb & beef patties seasoned with garlic, mint, and onion |
| Saganaki* | $10.00 | Pan fried kefalograviera cheese, flambéed table-side. Ouzo flambée ~ or ~ Greek Cognac flambée |
| Kolokithakia* | $7.00 | thin & crispy zucchini chips with salt and vinegar |
| Gigantes Athos | $10.00 | giant lima beans stewed with tomatoes, carrots, and celery |
| Dolmathakia | $8.00 | hand-rolled grape leaves, stuffed with herb-seasoned rice |
| Spanakopita | $8.00 | spinach, leeks, feta, & dill, wrapped with crispy phyllo |
| Rolà | $10.00 | eggplant rolled with zucchini, roasted yellow peppers, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Greek cheeses, finished with tomato sauce and melted kefalotiri cheese |
| Pastichio | $22.00 | Baked pasta and ground beef casserole, topped with béchamel sauce. Vegetables of the day |
| Moussaka | $24.00 | Baked layers of eggplant, ground beef, and potatoes, topped with béchamel sauce. Vegetables of the day |
| Chicken Saganaki | $24.00 | Baked chicken breast, topped with rosemary roasted eggplant, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and melted kasseri cheese. Rice pilaf, lemon potatoes, & vegetables |
| Lamb Youvetsi | $32.00 | braised lamb shank, slowly simmered in a traditional earthenware pot with tomato broth, kefalograviera cheese, and orzo pasta |
| Veal Corfu | $28.00 | tender morsels of veal, stewed in a red wine-tomato sauce, with onions, garlic, spinach, leeks, and dill, served with rice pilaf |
| Salmon Psiméno | $24.00 | atlantic salmon filet baked with a maple-almond crust, served over a bed of vegetable cous-cous & baby spinach, and finished with a fig-pomegranate reduction |
| Marinato | $30.00 | Parmesan crusted diver scallops with a sun-dried tomato pesto. Sautéed kale with roasted yellow peppers & garlic |
| Seafood Pasta* | $30.00 | shrimp, scallops, & lobster, simmered in a tomato-tarragon rosé cream sauce with linguine |
| Grekolimano | $28.00 | Jumbo shrimp, slowly simmered in a tomato, garlic, herb, & ouzo sauce with feta cheese. Rice pilaf & vegetables |
| Fish Plaki | $24.00 | Baked red snapper filet, topped with tomatoes, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and feta cheese. Rice pilaf & vegetables |
| Acorn Squash | $22.00 | Stuffed with a root vegetable medley and roasted corn, baked with a pistachio crust. Vegetables of the day |
| Vegetarian Plate | $26.00 | Choice of any three vegetarian appetizer menu items. Gigantes ~ Rolà ~ Spanakopita ~ Dolmathakia ~ Fresh Beets ~ Greek Olive Medley |
| Whole Fish | Daily selection of fresh fish, lightly seasoned, and filleted tableside. Rice pilaf, lemon potatoes, & vegetables | |
| Chicken Souvlaki | $23.00 | Marinated boneless chicken breast, skewered with bell peppers & onions, char-grilled, and finished with lemon-herb infused olive oil. Rice pilaf, lemon potatoes, & vegetables |
| Kota Sta Karvouna | $25.00 | Marinated whole chef de-boned chicken, finished with lemon-herb infused olive oil. Lemon potatoes & vegetables |
| Swordfish Souvlaki | $24.00 | Marinated swordfish, skewered with zucchini, squash, & red onions, char-grilled, and finished with lemon-herb infused olive oil. Lemon potatoes |
| Pork Chop | $28.00 | Feta-brined, char-grilled, and topped with walnut-oat crust & a warm apple compote. Lemon potatoes & vegetables |
| Hanger Steak | $28.00 | Marinated & char-grilled, finished with rosemary infused roasted garlic olive oil topped with crispy fried potato strings. Lemon potatoes & vegetables |
| Macedonian Lamb | $28.00 | Char-grilled sliced top round leg of lamb, finished with au jus. Lemon potatoes & vegetables |
| Paidakia Arnisa | Double-thick rib lamb chops, char-grilled finished with lemon-herb infused olive oil. Lemon potatoes & vegetables | |
| Sunday Leg of Lamb | $24.00 | Roasted leg of lamb, finished with rosemary herb au jus. Available only on Sundays |
| Sautéed Vegetables | $5.00 | |
| Rice Pilaf | $5.00 | |
| Sautéed Kale | $6.00 | with garlic and olive oil |
| Lemon Potatoes | $5.00 | |
| Steamed Kale | $6.00 | drizzled with olive oil |
| Brut Classic - Méthode Traditionnelle, Chandon - California, United States^^^ |
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| 'Ode Panos' - Brut, Domaine Spiropoulos - Mantinia, Peloponnese, Greece^^ | $54.00 | |||||
| 'White Foil' Brut Reserve - Pinot Noir / Pinot, Meunier / Chardonnay, Pol Roger - Champagne, France^ | $98.00 | pale gold color; flowery, delicate toasty aroma with fruit & complexity; creamy and beautifully balanced with a dry, harmonious finish | ||||
| Prosecco DOC Lamberti - Veneto, Italy^^^ |
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| Sparkling Rosé, Chandon ~ California, United States |
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| 'Ode Panos' - Brut Rosé, Domaine Spiropoulos - Mantinia, Peloponnese, Greece^^ | $54.00 |
| 'House White' - Moschofilero, Greek Wine Cellars - Mantinia, Peloponnese^^^ | $9.00 | delicate and distinctive; intense flavors of passion fruit and flowers |
| 'Fteri' - Moschofilero, Troupis Winery - Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece^^^ # | $10.00 | bouquet of jasmine, pomegranate, & citrus; very clean & crisp on the palate |
| 'Notios White' - Moschofilero / Roditis, Gai'a Wines - Peloponnese, Greece^^^ | $11.00 | lively & dry; smooth lemony character, fruity nose, and tingling acidity |
| 'Atlantis' - Assyrtiko, Aidani, Athiri, Estate Argyros - Santorini, Greece^ | $40.00 | light bodied & well-balanced; cool minerality & refreshing acidity |
| Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT Ca' Donini - Veneto, Italy^^^ | $9.00 | light & dry, with clean apple & pear fruit |
| 'Papras White' - Black Muscat / Roditis, Papras Bio Wines - Thessalia, Greece^^ | $44.00 | explosively aromatic nose with intense tropical fruit and hints of citrus & chestnut; light on the palate with low acidity; fruity & refreshing aftertaste |
| 'Pandeia' - Sauvignon Blanc / Assyrtiko / Roditis, Chatzivaritis Winery - Goumenissa, Macedonia, Greece^^ ^^^ | $11.00 | notes of citrus & basil; light and cool mouth; soft & fruity finish |
| 'Costamolino' - Vermentino di Sardegna, Argiolas - Sardinia, Italy | $40.00 | aromas of pine & mint coupled with ripe stone fruit & sweet citrus; vibrant and textural palate; finishing with lingering acidity |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Kato Wines - Marlborough, New Zealand^ ^^^ | $11.00 | tropical notes of guava and stone fruit; crisp, fruity, & fresh on the palate; finishes with a lively, citrus acidity |
| 'Alpha' - Sauvignon Blanc, Alpha Estate - Florina, Macedonia, Greece^ | $46.00 | award winning, richly textured wine, round and mellow on the palate, with a superb balance and extra-long finish |
| 'Santo' - Assyrtiko, Santo Wines - Santorini^ ^^^ | $12.00 | vibrant aromas of citrus fruits & sea-breeze freshness, with honeyed undertones; bone dry, brightly acidic with a textural mineral smokiness and a food-begging finish |
| 'Sigalas' - Assyrtiko, Domaine Sigalis - Santorini, Greece^^ | $58.00 | truly unique depth of flavor, excellent structure & high acidity; a long mineral finish |
| 'Pure' - Assyrtiko, Volcanic Slopes Vinyards - Santorini, Greece# | $68.00 | a magnificent wine - created to showcase the true character of assyrtiko grapes: aromas of citrus & exotic fruit; flavors of fruit and honey; balanced minerality; incredibly long finish |
| 'Sun' White - Malagousia, Kontozisis Organic Vineyards - Thessalia, Greece^^ | $48.00 | aromatic bouquet of floral notes with hints of sage; oily texture balanced nicely with acidity; complex aromatic finish with notes of white flowers & citrus |
| 'NovaSerra' - Greco di Tufo DOCG Mastroberardino Estate - Campania, Italy | $54.00 | prominent hints of apricot, pear, sage, citrus, & green almond on the nose; distinct minerality; good acidity on the palate and great structure |
| Paraiso Chardonnay, Paraiso Vineyards - Shenandoah Valley, California^ | $52.00 | creamy & full bodied; aromas of peach, green apple, and citrus; nectarine & toasted nut begin to develop on the palate; rich mouth feel, yet perfectly balanced in acidity; long lingering finish |
| 'Half-Life' - Chardonnay, The Atom Winery - California, United States^^^ | $11.00 | aromatics ignite the senses with mineral notes; balanced coalescence of ripe stone-fruit, apple blossoms, lemon zest, & toasted coconut greet the palate - then dissolve to rich caramelized sugar, baking spices, & a touch of smoke |
| 'Retsina' - Savatiano, Kourtaki - Attica, Greece^^^ | $9.00 | very traditional Greek wine aged in pine barrels |
| Riesling, Standing Stone Vinyards - Finger Lakes, New York, USA^^^ | $10.00 | this semi-dry new york state riesling is lively, with round, full notes of green apple and other exotic & tropical fruits; hints of acidity create perfect balance |
| Moscato Sicilia IGT Stella - Sicily, Italy^^^ | $10.00 | honey melon flavors, aromas of white peaches, flowers, and tropical fruit, balanced acidity, and a long finish |
| 'Bandol' - Mouvèdre / Grenache / Cinsault, Les Vignoble Gueissard - Provence, France | $52.00 | expressive & complex nose of fresh fruit aromas, and a full, well-rounded taste of white flowers & fruit |
| 'En Oeno Rosé' - Grenache Rouge / Cabernet Sauvignon, Oenogenesis - Drama, Macedonia, Greece | $46.00 | roses & wildfilowers on the nose; balanced acidity with floral notes; flavors of white peach on the finish |
| Limniona Rosé, Zafeirakis Winery - Thessalia, Greece^^^ | $11.00 | expressive aromas of cranberry and wild-strawberry, caramel and Mediterranean herbs; lively acidity on the palate; fresh with a slight bitterness that gives an extra dimension |
| Demestica Rosé ~ Cabernet Sauvignon / Mavrodaphne, Achaia Clauss ~ Achaia, Greece^^^ | $10.00 | dry; light body; fresh & fruity aroma; flavors of blackcurrant, raspberry, & cherry |
| White Zinfandel, Lake View Cellars - Monterey, California, United States^^^ | $9.00 |
| 'House Red' - Agiorgitiko, Greek Wine Cellars - Nemea, Peloponnese^^^ | $9.00 | lighter bodied with nice fruitiness, soft tannins, and some spicy notes |
| 'Saint George' - Agiorgitiko, Skouras Winery - Nemea, Greece^^^ | $11.00 | flavors of blackberries & ripe strawberries; round & velvety mouth |
| 'Pandeia' - Xinomavro / Negoska / Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon, Chatzivaritis Winery - Goumenissa, Macedonia, Greece^^ ^^^ | $11.00 | aromas of red fruits; light & cool in the mouth; soft & fruity aftertaste |
| 'Atlantis' - Mandilaria / Mavrotragano, Estate Argyros - Santorini, Greece^ ^^^ | $12.00 | fruit-forward, with a smooth, spicy, and toasted background |
| 'Averoff' - Xinomavro, Katogi Averoff Estate - Rountina, Náoussa, Greece | $44.00 | bright ruby color, aromas of red fruits & spices, well-balanced & dry |
| 'Block Nine' - Pinot Noir, Block Nine, Caiden's Vineyards - California, United States^^^ | $13.00 | ripe cherry & berry flavors; silky mouth; seductive finish |
| 'Russian River' - Pinot Noir, Merry Edwards - Russian River Valley, California, USA^ # | $122.00 | In the mouth, lavish flavors magnify this Pinot's bouquet. The entry is intense with weighty sweet tannins that are expansive and round, building to a full, lingering finish |
| 'Dark Matter' - Cabernet Sauvignon, The Atom Winery - California, United States^^^ | $11.00 | nose of black pepper & currant; lush & robust palate; excellent balance |
| Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Craig - Nappa Valley, California, USA # | $115.00 | plush & powerful, with intriguing notes of espresso, fresh cherry, nutmeg, and oak |
| 'Megas Oenos' - Cabernet Sauvignon / Agiorgitiko, Domaine Skouras - Peleponnese, Greece | $68.00 | masterfully blended with exceptional complexity, cask-aged in French oak |
| 'En Oeno' - Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc, Oenogenesis - Drama, Macedonia, Greece^ | $56.00 | an exuberant aroma of fresh red & black fruits with subtle minerality notes; a full, balanced body with silky tannins; clean finish of vanilla soaked apricot |
| Cahors Malbec, Clos La Coutale - Cahors, France | $40.00 | an intense wine that beautifully juggles elegant rusticity with everyday drinkability |
| Tomero ~ Malbec, Bodega Vistalba ~ Uco Valley - Mendoza, Argentina^^^ | $11.00 | intense aromas of cherries & red currant with notes of cinnamon and spices; the palate has a sweet entrance & good volume; silky tannins; pleasant and persistent finish |
| Marselan Reserve, Bodega Garzón - Garzón, Uruguay | $40.00 | powerful aroma that combines notes of red fruits, mineral, mint, and eucalyptus; smooth palate; long intense finish |
| 'La Tremenda' - Monastrell, Bodegas Enrique Mendoza - Valencia, Spain^ | $42.00 | expressive notes of fresh black cherries and red berries, with hints of sweet spice, toast, and cocoa; full bodied and lively with a silky texture on the palate |
| 'Lamùri' - Nero d'Avola, Tasca d'Almerita - Sicily, Italy^ | $46.00 | lush aromas of black fruits, vanilla, tobacco, and wild herbs; elegant & expressive on the palate with velvety tannins and refreshing acidity |
| 'La Selvanella' Chiante Classico Riserva - Sangiovese, Fattorie Melini - Tuscany, Italy | $68.00 | full, generous, warm, and savory with an elegant aftertaste of woodland undergrowth and toasted almonds |
| 'Ramitello Molise Rosso DOC' - Montepulciano / Aglianico, Di Majo Norante - Molise, Italy^ | $52.00 | deep ruby-red in color, aromas of plums, forest fruits, dark chocolate, and licorice, rich and velvety palate, and a long intriguing finish |
| 'Alexakis' - Kotsifali / Syrah, Alexakis Winery - Island of Crete, Greece^^^ | $12.00 | bold & full bodied; nice balance of fruit & spice; well-structured & velvety |
| Oenosophist Red - Xinomavro / Merlot, Oenogenesis Winery - Macedonia, Greece^ | $78.00 | a commanding red with spectacular aromatic intensity in the nose of dark fruits, chocolate, pipe tobacco and sweet spice |
| Alpha 'SMX' - Syrah / Merlot / Xinomavro, Alpha Estate - Florina, Macedonia, Greece | $72.00 | award winning blend, deep dark fruit flavors, with peppery & oaky accents |
| Taverna Shrimp | $14.00 | grilled citrus-marinated shrimp served over arugula, frisée, and marinated cherry tomatoes |
| Greek Wings | $10.00 | our famous Greek-style chicken wings with bleu cheese, carrots, & celery |
| Taverna Cheese Dip | $9.00 | blended cheeses, baked with onions, garlic, roasted red peppers, and sundried tomatoes, served with grilled pita |
| Chicken Gyro | $12.00 | grilled chicken, onions, tomatoes, arugula, & tzatziki sauce accompanied by oregano fries |
| Beef Gyro | $12.00 | grilled beef, onions, tomatoes, arugula, & tzatziki sauce accompanied by oregano fries |
| Lamb Gyro | $14.00 | sliced roasted lamb, onions, tomatoes, arugula, & tzatziki sauce accompanied by oregano fries |
| Greek Lamb Sliders | $10.00 | three mini lamb burgers, with a caramelized onion & tomato topping, kasseri cheese, and a roasted garlic aioli served on petite burger buns |
| Oregano Fries | $5.00 | french fries seasoned with salt & oregano |
| Zesty Lemondrop | $13.00 | Ginger zest vodka, lemon juice, splash of ginger liqueur. Served straight-up |
| Mediterranean Mare-Tini | $14.00 | Gin Mare, splash of olive juice, dry vermouth rinse. Served straight-up |
| Passion-Tini | $13.00 | Wild berry vodka, acai liqueur, passion fruit juice. Served straight-up |
| Mykonos Rye | $12.00 | Rye whiskey, rakomelo Greek liqueur, dash of bitters. Served straight up |
| Lemoni | $11.00 | Mastica Greek liqueur, pristine vodka, cointreau, lemon juice. Served on the rocks |
| Golden Apple | $10.00 | Tentura Greek liqueur, cachaca, apple juice, lime & honey syrup. Served on the rocks |
| Three-Amigos | $10.00 | Tequila, ginger liqueur, fresh mint. Served on the rocks |
| Dark & Stormy | $10.00 | Spiced rum, ginger beer, & lime juice. Served on the rocks |
| Baklava | $7.00 | layers of walnuts & almonds, within honey-glazed phyllo pastry |
| Apple Phyllo Crisp | $9.00 | apple & oatmeal crumb stuffed phyllo, drizzled with caramel & served a la mode |
| Karidopita | $7.00 | delicate spiced walnut cake infused with sweet syrup |
| Galaktobouriko | $8.00 | custard-filled honey-glazed phyllo pastry, drizzled with sweet syrup |
| Athos Cheesecake | $9.00 | walnut liqueur flavored cheesecake, accompanied by crumbled baklava |
| Rice Pudding** | $6.00 | traditional Greek rice pudding with a hint of orange & cinnamon |
| Mint Chocolate Chip Mousse*** | $6.00 | mint chocolate chip mousse topped with whipped cream & chopped walnuts |
| Yiaorti*** | $7.00 | strained goat's milk yogurt, with honey & walnuts |
| Athos Sundae | $6.00 | vanilla ice cream, crumbled baklava, whipped cream, & chopped walnuts |
| Lemon Sorbet** | $7.00 | served within the original lemon shell |
| Traditional*** | $8.00 | finished with sweet syrup, walnuts & cinnamon |
| S'mores | $10.00 | topped with crumbles of toasted graham crackers & chocolate, finished with a marshmallow sauce & served a la mode |
| Chocolate** | $10.00 | milk chocolate filled loukoumathes, drizzled with caramel sauce |
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