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Quick Stats
Best Healthy
- Casa Nueva Restaurant and Cantina
- Pita Pit
Best Wings
- Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Best Place to Take Your Parents
- Skipper's Bar & Grill
- Stephen's
- Toscano's
College Prowler Take
One of the best parts of Athens is the large variety of unique and fun restaurants. Whether you crave Greek, Chinese, Mexican, or good old American, there is a restaurant somewhere in Athens that caters to every palate. The Blue Gator menu even offers Louisiana-style crawfish, jambalaya, and yes, alligator. There is a lot of variety for vegetarians or those who are healthier eaters, thanks to places like Casa Nueva, Pita Pit, and Bagel Street Deli. Athens’ eateries are definitely one of the highlights of going to Ohio University. The food is a great alternative to the usual chain restaurants, though you can find those as well in the form of Damon’s, Ruby Tuesday, Bob Evans, and Buffalo Wild Wings. One minor problem can be finding a “classy” restaurant for special dates or occasions. Seven Sauces and Stephen’s are the only upscale restaurants uptown, but they do offer a great selection of steaks, seafood, and other higher-priced dishes. And the menus constantly change to ensure a wide selection. If you do find yourself getting tired of Athens and are craving the familiarity of a chain-restaurant menu, Lancaster is only about 40 miles away. But more than likely, you’ll never have to head that way for a great meal. Students Speak Out
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Uptown there was a variety of...
Uptown there was a variety of [places] to choose from. Goodfella’s and Courtside both have great pizza. The Chinese place was awesome if you were in the mood for that. I also really like Brenan’s for bagels, nice sandwiches, and smoothies. And, of course you can’t forget D.P. Dough, which is so good. The restaurants off campus definitely grew during the four years I was there. At first, there didn’t seem to be much to choose from besides Bob Evan’s. Now, there are a plethora of options. |
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Uptown Athens offers a very wide...
Uptown Athens offers a very wide selection of dining from fast food to sushi. Popular places include Pita Pit, D.P. Dough, and BW-3’s. There are places for take out, as well as sit-down eateries such as Skippers. |
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There are many small eateries if...
There are many small eateries if you would decide to try non dining hall food. Local favorites are Ali Baba’s (gyros), Burrito Buggy, Bagel Street Deli, the Diner, Tomatillas, Rio Grande, Buffalo Wild Wings, Lui Lui’s, Tuscano’s, Stephen’s, Seven Sauces, Pita Pit , and the hot dog vendor just to name a few of my favorites. However, although these are favorites of mine—I would have to recommend trying all these places to judge for yourself. |
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We have Souvlaki’s, which has...
We have Souvlaki’s, which has great gyros, and Burrito Buggy, which has great Mexican food. Courtside and Goodfella’s both have really good pizza. We also have D.P. Dough, Pita Pit and Jimmy John’s, which are chains, but I think they are pretty concentrated in college towns (and they make great late-night snacks). |
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Athens has great food when it...
Athens has great food when it comes to everyday eating, but there aren’t necessarily a lot of ‘nice’ restaurants to go to. We have your typical fast food and pizza chains, as well as some places that are unique to Athens. World’s Best Bagels and Bagel Street Deli have great signature sandwiches. |
FactsStudent Favorites
- Burrito Buggy
- Court Street Diner
- D.P. Dough
- Pita Pit
- Stephen's
Other Places to Check Out
- Ali Baba's
- Bob Evans
- Brenan's
- Damon's
- Jimmy John's
- Restaurant
- Rio Grande
- Ruby Tuesday
- Souvlaki's
- Tomatillos Mexican
- World's Best Bagels
Grocery Stores
Bob's IGA
22 Kern St.
(740) 593-3293
Wal-Mart Superstore
929 E. State St.
(740) 594-3398
Restaurant Listing
Bagel Street Deli
Bagel sandwiches
27 S. Court St.
(740) 593-3838
Price: $5-$10
Brick walls are covered with chalk names and artwork done by patrons.
Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Wings, sandwiches, bar food
23 W. Union St.
(740) 594-9464
www.buffalowildwings.com
Price: $8-$15
Tuesday nights at B'Dub's features the weekly show, “Name That Tune,” during which teams have to guess song titles and artists. The winners receive prizes including free shots.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Burrito Buggy
Mexican
Court and Union Sts.
(740) 517-1102
Price: $5-$10
The Burrito Buggy is a staple of Athens and shouldn't be missed.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–3 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–3:30 a.m.
Casa Nueva Restaurant and Cantina
Self-proclaimed quasi-Mexican food
4 W. State St.
(740) 592-2016 (740) 594-8691
Price: $8-$15
Almost any night of the week there's something going on in the Cantina, whether it's a live music act or Latin Dance Night. Also, there are many items for vegetarians and those who are lactose intolerant, which use tofu and soy cheese substitutes.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Chipotle
Mexican
41 S. Court St.
(740) 592-3656
Price: $7-$10 per person
Outdoor tables
Hours: Daily 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
CiCi's Pizza
Pizza
85 N. Court St.
(740) 589-5200
www.cicispizza.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Court Street Diner (The Diner)
American
18 N. Court St.
(740) 594-8700
Price: $5-$10
A blast from the past with a jukebox and vintage ads lining the walls.
Hours: Daily 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
D.P. Dough
Calzones
374 Richland Ave.
(740) 594-8585
www.dpdough.com
Price: $3-$6
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–3 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–4 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Goodfella's
Pizza, paninis, salads
35 N. Court St.
(740) 592-9000
www.goodfellaspizza.net
Price: $5-$10
Online store
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–3 a.m.
Lui Lui
Asian
8 Station St.
(740) 594-8905
www.45701.com/luilui
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Red Brick Tavern
Wings, sandwiches, bar food
14 N. Court St.
(740) 594-2077
Price: $10-$15
The Bull Pen, located on the bottom floor of Red Brick, can be rented out for parties and socials.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Seven Sauces
Italian
66 N. Court St.
(740) 592-5555
www.sevensauces.com
Price: $10-$20
Great wine list.
Hours: Daily 5 p.m.–11 p.m.
Skipper's Bar & Grill
American
22 W. Union St.
(740) 593-6061
www.skippersbarandgrill.com
Price: $8-$15
Skippers serves over 100 different beers.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Stephen's
Upscale mix
24 ½ E. State St.
(740) 592-7132
www.45701.com/stephens
Price: $10-$20
The menu, which is handwritten, changes each day
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
The Pita Pit
Pita sandwiches
8 N. Court St.
(740) 593-8600
www.pitapit.com
Price: $4-$8
Pitas are made-to-order with fresh ingredients. And Pita Pita now delivers
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–3 a.m., Friday–Sunday 11 a.m.–4 a.m.
Toscano's
Italian
4 Depot St.
(740) 594-3484
Price: $10-$20
Toscano's claims to have one of the largest wine lists in the Southern Ohio area.
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m.–9 p.m.
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