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Parthenon Restaurant & Banquet

310 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 726-2407
theparthenon.com
4 star rating based on 43 reviews
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Hours
Sun-Fri 11am-12am Sat 11am-2am  
Status: Closed  
Phone Number

tel: (312) 726-2407

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tel: (312) 726-3203

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Business Description from the Web

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dinesite

There`s something very clubby about the atmosphere at the Parthenon. It`s the sort of place where you might expect to see a group of Rotarians on every third Wednesday of the month. They wouldn`t be eating badly, either. The menu is huge, and the prices for seafood are among the most reasonable in Greektown. On each table, there is a little bottle of extra virgin olive oil for bread... more
Posted by dinesite on March 24, 2009

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If you go to Parthenon, you`ll find an eatery that serves Greek. Expect the average entrée to cost from $8 to $12, and people are quite appropriate dressing casual.
Posted by dinesite on March 24, 2009

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You will swear on your mother's grave that you will never eat another bite again as you come rolling out of Greektown's most famous restaurant. Since 1968, the Parthenon has been a prime contributor to heart disease in Chicago, and what a way to go. The 140-item menu is awe-inspiring. Try the flaming Saganaki, Spinach-Cheese Pies, Chicken Riganati, Broiled Octopus, Beef Kapama, Vegetarian... more
Posted by wcities on June 12, 2007
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Call a day in advance to order spit-roasted whole suckling pig for 12 people or more, $10.95 per person.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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If you're very hungry and can't decide what you want, order the family-style menu, which comes with 12 different menu selections for $17.25 per person (two-person minimum).
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

What to Drink

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Try one of the 30 Greek wines, ranging from $15.95 to $35 for a bottle.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

Editorial Reviews from the web

This loud and lively restaurant is a long-established favorite in the center of Greektown.

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The Scene Established in 1968, Parthenon is abuzz with waiters zipping around and patrons enjoying hearty conversation. Both stop frequently to yell "Opa!" when a flaming dish passes by. Murals of Greek landscapes and an appropriately classical touches, including faux colonnades, honor the restaurant's venerated namesake. Big Greek families, parties of friends, groups of co-workers... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 05, 2004)

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The owners make several claims: 1) Their restaurant is the oldest in the neighborhood. 2) They invented flaming saganaki in 1968, and it has since been exported to Greece, and 3) Parthenon was the place that brought gyros to Chicago. What we know for sure: There are more than 140 dishes offered, including sea bass, red snapper, calamari, moussaka and vegetarian preparations. Portions are huge.... more
Posted by chicagotribune on April 30, 2007

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Next time we come back to Chicago, Parthenon will be our first stop!

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Being first time vistors to Chicago and excited about visiting Greektown, we were more than impressed with Parthenon. We are always exploring authentic Greek restaurants and this one tops our list. After being told it was an hour wait at the neighboring Athena restaurant, where there were empty tables everywhere and no one waiting to be seated, we walked into Parthenon where hungry, waiting... more
Posted by constantinou on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 15, 2009)

The Greek restaurant for all

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I spent the month of September in Chicago and went to the Parthenon several times -service was fine the food consistently good and the atmosphere is lively and spirited-being Greek I am not easily fooled-I have been in hundreds of Greek restaurants and ran one previously---I look for consistency and flavor-and since my first visit in 1972 I have never been disappointed--Chris,Jonna and the Chef... more
Posted by billbig on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 01, 2008)

Simply brillant!

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The service was fantastic, the waiter was very acute to the timing of the dishes. We (my girlfriend and I) had basically a little of everything on the menu, and everything was easy to split and share making it great for first timers or date night. The bathroom was clean, and the whole experience, it was a very good experience at that! was more than a meal it was an event. I will go again and... more
Posted by onimusha74 on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 29, 2008)
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