Dublin Burger Joint One Of Best East Bay Lunch Spots: Diablo Magazine

DUBLIN, CA — For great burgers in Dublin, Diablo Magazine recommends traveling to another European capital: Athens Burger Restaurant.

The Greek burger and sandwich joint just across the street from the Civic Center was included in Diablo Magazine’s “East Bay Diners, Dive Bars, and Comfortable Classics.”

The magazine looked around the area for “local restaurants that open early for breakfast, prepare hot lunches and satisfying dinners, and pour you a drink for a reasonable price,” and landed in Athens. “There’s a Greek twist to the burgers at longtime favorite Athens Burger in downtown Dublin,” the magazine wrote. “Try the fried zucchini with the restaurant’s signature burger, a steak sandwich, or a Greek-style gyro.”

The restaurant offers a number of delectable burgers and sandwiches, including the Athens Burger (spices, onions, and bell pepper), the Athenian Chicken Sandwich, (charbroiled chicken breast served with Swiss, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on grilled sourdough), the Greek Burger (feta cheese and Greek dressing), and many more. The dinner menu includes a fried chicken dinner, steak dinner, and fish dinner, all served with soup, salad, and fries for around $20 total. It also offers a full, diverse menu of salads, sides, milkshakes, and beer, and wine. See here for the menu.

Athens ranked 15th out of 116 restaurants in Dublin on TripAdvisor, and reviews were almost uniformly glowing. “My family loves this restaurant and have been going there for years. Fantastic breakfasts (don’t miss the covered and smothered dishes) and equally delicious lunches. Portion sizes are very generous. Same very friendly and accommodating staff. A solid restaurant with a good reputation for delivering deliciousness,” wrote one happy reviewer.