The Parthenon

The Parthenon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Mike

   Nashville4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The service and food was very good! My only issue is that I felt like the waitress was “turning” tables and I felt rushed to pay and get out. The music overhead was techno music and was too loud. The genre of music was not a good choice. You felt like you were kind of in a hipster lounge.
   

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   Bernadette

   San Francisco1 review

   1.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   I had to really think about posting this poor review. I know the restaurant business is hard...but our experience was so BAD that I wanted to warn other diners. Our party of 6, with reservations (of course) arrived on time for our 6pm dinner, was walked through the pleasant dining room through a corridor to a back room which was awful...dark and SO loud. Perhaps this is where they seat any groups. It was so unpleasant! And the food...terrible! Most of the food arrived cold, including the pitas for the hummus. Like VERY cold. My friend's spanakopita was not only cold but miserable. After she sent it back the next order was rather warm but still terrible. My chicken souvlaki was like rubber. I think the only food that was edible was the moussaka as it actually came hot! Our waitress worked really hard to keep us happy, but we were not happy but very disappointed. We received a 20% discount off our bill and some free desserts. A special evening out with old friends was so disappointing. We also received a card for a 20% discount on a future meal, but needless to say we will not be returning.
   

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   Kim VIP

   San Francisco51 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This was seriously one of the best meals I have ever had. We started with delicious cocktails and the calamari, which was outstanding, especially with the sauce. Hubby had the sea bass, which was delicious; a whole fish that he enjoyed taking apart and eating, as it reminded him of his childhood, growing up on the coast in South America (only have it if you don't mind the fish looking back at you as you eat it.) I had the pomegranate meatball soulvaki and I feel my life shifted a little after that meal. Wow! We finished with Greek coffee (delicious and potent) and baklava on a bed of yogurt and honey. My gosh What these chefs do with sauces is life altering! Just be sure to make a reservation as we saw so many sad groups of people walk in happy and then have to leave because they were fully booked for the night.
   

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   Sigrid VIP

   San Francisco103 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   What a delight to get authentic Greek food in the heart of San Francisco! The Steak Souvlaki was absolutely fantastic. Dolmades, Hummus and Pita Bread, delicious Greek wine: Paradise! My server was simply the best.
   

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   Jane

   Cheshire3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Busy place with packed tables. Good service, food was excellent. Overall would highly recommend
   

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   Todd VIP

   Houston8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 29, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   But frustrating as we booked an openable reservation but they never had a table for us. The bartender (who we think was the owner) was kind and got us a seat at the bar, which was ok. We saw others who came in and had the same problem. They need to do a better job of honoring their reservations.
   

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   Toshira VIP

   Dallas13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was super delicious. The Hummus was the BEST I've ever had. The service was too notch. Very attentive. 10/10 Next time I'm in San Fran i will be coming back.
   

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   Tiffany VIP

   San Francisco5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I keep coming back when I’m working in the area because the food is amazing and they have a great wine selection!
   

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   Michael

   San Francisco49 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Lamb souvlaki was excellent. Service was very attentive. The background music was turned down, compared to prior visits, and the noise level was much better.
   

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    Andrew VIP

    Palm Springs5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great authentic Greek cuisine coupled with attentive service and friendly atmosphere with a laid back feel.
    

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