Tell me about :Athens at Night

Boy, 8:00 in the morning sure sounds early, including some kind of breakfast, plus getting to your Acropolis arrival. I wouldn’t stay up (or out) too late. Are you thinking about sightseeing, or nightclub entertainment?

We haven’t tried nighttime tourism activities, on two trips. We could see the Acropolis all lit up, especially from near our favorite Athens restaurant, Mani Mani. Assuming that dinner is part of an evening itinerary, make reservations there for at least one of your nights!

, but I will leave the clubbing to the younger kids. Thanks. LOL just didn't know if there was something easy to see nearby. Definitely not looking to
be up late.

, as far as dinner goes he brought up or you brought up some very good points. I hadn't factored that in for dinner the first night we definitely were not thinking formal or sit down at any place you know where the tablecloth so I don't think we would need a reservation for something more simple can you correct me if I'm wrong? We do have a reservation at the restaurant at the hotel I got good reviews the name is escaping me at the moment something peacock. But I am open to suggestions.

In my opinion there is not much great place to eat near Falirou 9, in Makrigianni.
There are even some of the worst tourist traps in the area, all lined up on the main pedestrian avenue, Makrigianni Street, in front of the Acropolis metro station.

Mani Mani is the headquarters for American tourists, I always take a look when I pass its small terrace. I read that Rick Steves himself admitted that he no longer sets foot there..."too touristy" he said... :))

If you have the strength to walk a little from your hotel (5 to 10 minutes), go further south in the Koukaki district where there is, for example, the "Seawolf" restaurant (lots of fish on the menu ) .

https://maps.app.goo.gl/zpBqHKLPkGx3EgQ87

Less expensive and nicer in my opinion in terms of atmosphere, decor, the restaurant "Sfika" (the bee) Quite a few good grills

https://maps.app.goo.gl/GQK1FiiKqhPv4stY9

For a lively and local atmosphere in the evening you must go a little further South into Koukaki via Veikou or Dimitrakopoulu street (which are parallel to Falirou) until Georgiou Olimpiou Street. You will find quite a few bars and restaurants and excellent street food places there. If you don't like it, I'll refund your meal costs !

Even while walking you will see some restaurants along the way.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/N12QEFZVvPSY2qmk9

But you can also go to the Psiri neighborhood, very lively, with a mix of tourists and Athenians, full of bars and restaurants. You need to cross Plaka district and go to the other side of Monastiraki Square.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/7SjUjRLhHrFegbHz9

When eating in Greek restaurants, order appetizer to share between everyone. tzaziki, taramasalata, greek salad, saganaki, melitzanosalata, fava... etc. and order main dishes according to your choice. The main dishes are brought even if you have not finished eating the appetizers.

Desserts are generally not on the menu (except in very touristy restaurants). At the end of your meal you will be brought something sweet, usually homemade. Or an alcohol (Tsipouro), or both! It's free .

Thank you so much. That is perfect information. I assume the walking is safe if we are up to it; if we aren't, is Uber or a taxi an option? The area you mentioned that is furthest away sounds most interesting, of course. I just don't think our feet will be up to it at that point, despite a good nap.

Athens is perfectly safe, even at night. It's probably even much safer than where you live.

Seawolf and Sfika are 2 blocks from the hotel (300 meters / 4 minutes walk)

https://maps.app.goo.gl/rEeoGeJ5wrEcDkVp9

The Georgiou Olimpiou pedestrian street is a 10-minute walk straight down Falirou St.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/N755SDy6P831NB569

You would have to be really, really tired (almost dead!) not to be able to walk 10 minutes. And walking is very good for your health.

If you want to stay in the Plaka district, also see "To Kafeneio" restaurant. (reservation recommended). It's also a 10 minute walk through very busy streets with lots of tourist souvenir shops which can be a great way to keep you awake!

https://tokafeneio.gr/en

You can take a taxi to go to Psiri district.
Unlicensed taxi drivers are banned in Greece, if you use Uber or any other App to call a taxi you will get an official taxi (yellow car) anyway.

I’m really surprised that Rick Steves would pan a restaurant for being “too touristy,” or that Mani Mani would even fall into that category. Good food, well prepared, and authentic Greek ingredients - it’s not a fast food joint, and we were the only Americans there.

We dined at Mani Mani in June and had a wonderful meal. I would not classify it as touristy. Dinner was very authentic.

Thank you, everyone; you have all been accommodating. It is so helpful to hear the advice of people who have 1st hand knowledge of the area.