The National

The National Mediterranean-inspired dining in the heart of Downtown Athens, serving lunch and dinner.
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The idea behind The National is simple: to provide a casual neighborhood gathering spot reminiscent of the bars and cafés we’ve enjoyed on travels to Europe. Mediterranean inspired food and wine is served for lunch and dinner in the dining room and throughout the day at the bar. While our menu points to culinary traditions from abroad, we value our local farmers and our dishes reflect the changing

seasons in Northeast Georgia. Open for lunch and dinner, our bar also remains open for coffee and tapas during the day 2:30 - 5pm.

Athens Restaurant Week has been a blast! Just one more lunch to feast on our Power Lunch and more
07/17/2026

Athens Restaurant Week has been a blast! Just one more lunch to feast on our Power Lunch and more

Athens Restaurant Week has been such a blast! Just a couple more days to try our featured Prix Fixe Menus and the flavor...
07/16/2026

Athens Restaurant Week has been such a blast! Just a couple more days to try our featured Prix Fixe Menus and the flavors within. For dinner, may we suggest the Housemade Sausage with pork, chanterelles & manchego, butterbeans in broth & frisée salad

Chicken Schnitzel with za’atar panko crust, rattlesnake beans, pickled pole beans & sumac vinaigrette, mint, dilly yogur...
07/14/2026

Chicken Schnitzel with za’atar panko crust, rattlesnake beans, pickled pole beans & sumac vinaigrette, mint, dilly yogurt, lemon

Welcome to Athens Restaurant Week! Featuring special menus at lunch and dinner means we hope to see you twice!
07/13/2026

Welcome to Athens Restaurant Week! Featuring special menus at lunch and dinner means we hope to see you twice!

Saturday Summer Lunch and a BLT 🥪
07/11/2026

Saturday Summer Lunch and a BLT 🥪

Grilled Quail with toasted vermicelli & rice, pine nuts, slivered almonds, saffron golden raisins & spiced vinaigrette, ...
07/10/2026

Grilled Quail with toasted vermicelli & rice, pine nuts, slivered almonds, saffron golden raisins & spiced vinaigrette, charred okra, plum jam

We’re seeking a Daytime Server with availability Wednesday - Saturday 9:45am - 3:30pm. Warm hospitality and team player ...
07/09/2026

We’re seeking a Daytime Server with availability Wednesday - Saturday 9:45am - 3:30pm. Warm hospitality and team player energy a must. Reliable and hard working a given. Experience serving with a modern wine and cocktail menu a big plus. Drop by with a resume or email [email protected]

Salmon Man’oushe at
07/09/2026

Salmon Man’oushe at

The Vegetable Plate — iconic for a reason and exactly the meal you deserve tonight
07/08/2026

The Vegetable Plate — iconic for a reason and exactly the meal you deserve tonight

It’s time! Hot weather and cold strong cocktails are upon us. Summer Menu Launch TONIGHT
07/08/2026

It’s time! Hot weather and cold strong cocktails are upon us. Summer Menu Launch TONIGHT

Address

232 W Hancock Avenue
Athens, GA
30601

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 1:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Friday 11am - 2pm
5pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 5pm - 11pm

Telephone

+17065493450

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