Chicago's buzzing Greektown neighborhood—located on the Near West Side along Halsted Street—welcomes Greektown Restaurant Week from March 1 through 7, bringing tempting menu offerings and exclusive specials along with it. Enjoy mouthwatering Grecian staples—such as baklava, saganaki, gyros, loukoumades, spanakopita and more. We've rounded up the most anticipated deals and unique offerings from local bars and restaurants during this weeklong celebration of Greek culture and fare.
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315 S. Halsted St. / Website
Must-visit Greektown hot spot 9 Muses Bar & Grill prides itself on serving authentic Greek cuisine and traditional Mediterranean entrées. As a special for Greektown Chicago Restaurant Week, the restaurant will offer half-price Greek wine and beer. Visitors can sample house specialties, such as the Gyro Platter with pita, tzatziki, a side salad and your choice of a side, the Grilled Octopus with olive oil, lemon vinaigrette and oregano and the Mediterranean Charbroiled Chicken, served with sautéed vegetables and topped with wine-mustard pan sauce and feta.
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212 S. Halsted St. / Website
Visit Athena Restaurant for savory mains, kabobs, mezze and traditional Greek entrées. In honor of Greektown Chicago Restaurant Week, the eatery will offer one free Saganaki per table. Dig into authentic fan favorites such as the Braised Lamb Shank with tomato sauce, rice and potatoes, the Spanakopita with spinach and creamy feta and the Mediterranean Sea Bass. Restaurant-goers can sip on inspired cocktails—such as the Santorini Sunset, Espresso Masthini and Baklava Old Fashion—alongside Greek beer, wine and reserves.
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200 S. Halsted St. / Website
Celebrate Greek culture at Greek Islands Restaurant, where extra virgin olive oil, wines, cheeses, herbs and seafood are shipped directly from Greece. Visitors can receive one free order of Tee Tatami per table to celebrate Greektown Restaurant Week. Popular menu offerings include the Combination Plate with roasted leg of lamb, moussaka, dolmades, meatballs, vegetables and potatoes and the Lake Superior White Fish Tail filet with lemon-olive oil sauce, served with rice and potatoes or briami.
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234 S. Halsted St. / Website
Take a trip to Mr. Greek Gyros for breakfast, lunch and dinner specials inspired by popular Greek street food. During Greektown Restaurant Week, guests purchasing a Gyros Plate can choose between a free side of baklava or cheesecake baklava. Try the Chicken Kabob Pita Sandwich, the Grecian Chicken, the Souvlaki and more, to experience the flavors of Greece in the Windy City.
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233 S. Halsted St. / Website
Dig into food offerings and sip on Champagne, beer and wine at Spectrum Bar & Grill, one of Greektown’s most famous purveyors of indulgent Greek fare. Start with the Mediterranean Platter with hummus, tzatziki, sliced tomatoes, Greek olives, cucumbers and pita. Choose between entrée house specialties such as the Lamb Chops, charbroiled, single-cut and served with a side, the Souvlaki Pita Sandwich with a charbroiled pork shish kabob in a pita pocket with onions, tomatoes, parsley and fries, and more. Spectrum will offer a $3 glass of Greek wine with every entrée purchased as a special for Greektown Restaurant Week.
25 S. Halsted St. / Website
From Jewish dishes to Mediterranean-inspired fare, Rye Deli + Drink serves classic deli staples that take traditional recipes to the next level. The restaurant will participate in Greektown Restaurant Week by offering a $10 special that includes the Mediterranean Salad with your choice of beverage, including Coca-Cola products, tea, or lemonade. Visitors can enjoy specialty entrées including the Smoked Half Chicken with Oakwood smoked Amish chicken, charred carrots and herb roasted russets, the Charred Cauliflower with parsley, lemon, spiced walnuts, chickpeas, date glaze and tahini aioli, and more.
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811 W. Jackson Blvd. / Website
Located in the Greektown neighborhood, Mexican restaurant Taco Burrito King will offer a free fountain drink with every dine-in order in honor of Greektown Chicago Restaurant Week. Sample burritos, tacos and entradas, or visit for breakfast to enjoy breakfast burritos, chilaquiles and more.
Guests must mention Greektown Restaurant Week when ordering to take advantage of these special offers from March 1 through March 7, 2024.
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