Location: Athens
Top Restaurants in Athens
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Where to eat American food in Athens: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Athens. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. Athens is a city in Henderson County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 12,710. It is the county seat of Henderson County. The city has called itself the "Black-Eyed Pea Capital of the World." Athens was selected as one of the first "Certified Retirement Communities" in Texas. It was named after Athens, Alabama, by one of the early residents who came from there.
Things to do in Athens
10. Catfish Palace
Overall Ratings
3 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By SB S
Excellent catfish and nice portion choices. Baked potato was hot, nice sides of cold slaw, tomato relish, onion and best hush puppies around. Fast and good attentive service.The building is not maintained. Old and ugly, but we came for the food as we were driving home from our road trip. Second stop here in the last year. You can get it to go if you aren't there for all you can eat. Good prices.
9. Applebee's
Overall Ratings
3 based on 48 reviews
Applebee's menu features beef, chicken, pork, burgers, pasta and seafood, as well as signature items found only at Applebee's. Pick'Pair lunch combos are popular and Applebee's has Weight Watchers menu choices. Open daily until 2 a.m.
Reviewed By STEVE D
They always have great meal deals with appetizers, main courses and a dessert for a bargain price. Some very good salads and soups. Quality of steaks and inconsistent cooking of them keeps me away from their steaks. Some interesting appetizers like Won Ton Tacos and Pretzel Sticks with a beer, cheese sauce for dipping. Yummy! Help is usually good. Cocktails are usually weak and can be inconsistent.
8. Athens Cafe
Overall Ratings
3 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By RueterRD
We stopped here twice during your trip to Athens, TX. We enjoyed our breakfasts. The order can within reasonable time and arrived as ordered. Good hash browns. Eggs cooked to perfection. Wait staff is great and the restaurant is very clean. Looks like a lot of locals heat here too.
7. Danny's Smokehouse BBQ
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Renie Laster Ke... R
Lived In Athens Many Years And Every Time I've Had Danny's Babecue It Was Delicious.My Husband Daughter, Brothers And Their Kids And Grandkids Love It. We Love It And The People There And The Service Has Always Been Good. The Side Orders Afresh And Delicious Too. It Is One Of My Favorite Places To Eat In Athens.
6. Athens Boathouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By crusadercc
A surprisingly upscale but friendly establishment. Delicious food (try the cowboy burger special!) and attentive staff. Plus great views of the water! We enjoyed lunch here after a morning at the Texas Freshwater Fishery Center. There aren't a lot of other eating options around but you need not look - this is a great place to have a meal!
5. McAlister's Deli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Menu offers hot, classic, club and grilled sandwiches, spuds, soups, salads, starters, sides, desserts, and a kids menu. Open daily.
Reviewed By D6296IDmaryc
So I ordered the Corn Beef and Pastrami sandwich....fingers crossed it wasn't grocery store deli meat.....IT WAS!!!!! Hugely over salted and not at all like a real product. I have eaten here before and the food is OK. Fair price and all reasonable. Not REAL DELI food but good grocery level. I will go again but teary eyed and will order what works for that level meat and cheese. So my son ordered the BLTA on Croissant and loved it! Gone! Didn't even see it, only the "this is GREAT" from him!
4. El Arroyo Modern Mexican Kitchen
Overall Ratings
5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By crusadercc
Enjoyed dinner here. Tasty tacos and quesadillas. Wait staff was very helpful and friendly. Would certainly eat here again!
3. Cotton Patch Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 98 reviews
Cotton Patch Cafe is a Texas-inspired, home-style restaurant serving Southern classics. Famous for its Chicken Fried Steak, Crispy Fried Catfish and other specials like the King Ranch Chicken Casserole, and homemade Chicken and Dumplings. Don't forget abo
Reviewed By hellenkillerproject
The hamburger steak is great. Burgers.. Everything we have gotten was worth the visit.. Country fried steak is worth a try too..
2. Old West Bean and Burger
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By laurawf
We went to Old West for lunch on the weekend. At the table, we had burgers, the chicken sandwich, and the fish and shrimp dinner. First, we loved the bean bar with cornbread. There are several types of beans to choose from. The main courses were great - hot and fresh. The onion rings were fantastic, as well as the fried okra. And to top it off the service was fantastic. HIghly recommended!
1. Railway Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By Deborah W
I have been in Athens for 4 years now. I have grown to LOVE the Railway Cafe, after reviewing it a few years ago. I did not realize how important this establishment was to our little village of Athens, Texas. All the food is prepared fresh daily. Everyday, they have great specials, which usually include a fish grilled atop delicious vegetables. I have even grown to accept the noise level, by eating after noon, if possible. The cafe is usually packed for the lunch crowd with many returning daily, or at least several times a week to eat there. I will usually take anyone who visits me, for lunch here. The young couple who own the Railway Cafe know exactly what they are doing, and they are doing a great job of offering Athens the one and only great place to eat lunch, IMHO. Highly recommended if you are nearby or passing through.
