Top meat restaurants in Athens
Abakos Steak House
66 Filonos Str., Peiraeus, T. 210 4525251
By Christos Aivaliotis, Photos: Maria Chatziioannidou
VIRAL
The new food story of the town, carrying a name which says it all (it means “eating excessively”)…instantly intrigued the lovers of steak houses at the hottest piazza of the port, offering a dining option which was admittedly missing from the city of Piraeus. Although only counting a few months of presence since September when it first appeared in Trouba, nonetheless, it has already managed to attract the aficionados of the kind from every corner of Athens. This success did not come by chance, but it is based on a well-prepared menu focused exclusively on premium meat with various cuts, drenched in divine marinades and expertly cooked either in a special oven using charcoal or in a smoker for palates seeking stronger delights! With best sellers being the rib-eye steak and the picanha of Uruguay, we have no alternative but to make a stop and “stuff ourselves”! Daily 13:00-01:00.
Highlights
• The updated wine list from the Greek and international vineyard.
• Its refined space in earth tones, allowing it to transform in the evening into an atmospheric restaurant.
Vosporos Grill Restaurant
20 Akti Koumoundourou, Piraeus, T. 210 4127324, www.vosporos-grill.gr
By Christos Aivaliotis, Photos: Maria Chatziioanidou
The only restaurant which, 14 years ago, dared to break free from the established perception that tables next to the sea should only serve seafood, Vosporos Grill Restaurant makes its own history as a pure meat grill house. The owners Giorgos Rogdionakis and Petros Georgopoulos were the first to give elegant dimension to meat. In a classy space of high aesthetics on the street and next to the coast, set against apost card view of fishing boats and sailing boats in Mikrolimano, seated at its friendly sitting corners, we enjoy the prolific appetizers, meze and meat dishes which are cooked with the proper grilling methods, the best ingredients and the principles of tradition originating from Istanbul. It’s hard to describe the delicious hunkar begendi (beef with eggplant puree and fried pies), the authentic shish kebab or its best seller, the lahmacun, which are well accompanied by a large variety of Greek wines and cold beers. This culinary experience culminates in the homemade desserts, in particular the delicious kunefe as well as the best seller bougatsa with kaimaki cream! Mon.-Thu. & Sun. 12:00-01:00, Fri. until 02:00, Sat. Until 03:00.
Highlights
• The tables next to the glass partition directly connecting you to the sea wave!
• The delivery service, which brings all its delicacies on your doorstep.
Τo Kreas
96 Dimofonos str., Ano Petralona, Athens, Τ. 210 3247028
FOR MEAT LOVERS!
Here meat eating is converted into art and Meat is the absolute master of its kind!
By Titi Velopoulou, Photos: Eleanna Kourkoulopoulou
An old corner house built in 1930 in a quiet neighborhood of Petralona is the setting that hosts for the last four years Kreas, one of the most unique steak houses in the city. It is one of those cases where you will not accidentally pass by, but you will come recommended. Besides its specialization in meat as based on raw materials from small producers (of Naxos and Corinthian Trikala) and especially cut pieces from Spain, on maturation time, specific cuts and techniques. As for its secret, it lies in baking in the special Josper oven, with a finish in cast iron oven in order to keep their juices and reach our plate appetizing, where the garnish of your choice gives you unedited, tasteful joy or is accompanied by any aromatic coarse salt which give strength to a thoroughbred … taste! What is there to say for the excellent Brisket 800 g., the ferocious Porterhouse Steak 1.100 g. (The “king” of t-bones) of fine breed Black Angus or coveted Wagyu Tomahawk! As for the lovers of classic flavors, they will not resist a tender, juicy and medium-rare fillet. And next to such a dish there are … worthy side dishes such as fries and handmade starters, the pie, donuts and zucchini chips not missing any table! From €20. Mon.- Fri. 15:00- 1:00, Sat. & Sun. 12:00-1:00.
Highlights
• The day specials and Sundays with mama recipes (such as rabbit or rooster stew with noodles), reminiscent of the family table.
• The specialization in meat eating! Look for the day special, which can be from black pig up to a “beef” train …
• The wine list with labels of mainly Greek vineyards and variety of beers.
Top Secret
The flowery terrace overlooking the urban landscape of this quiet Athenian neighborhood, open during summer months and sunny afternoons of winter (only weekends).
Lamarina
1 Zea Marina, Piraeus, Τ. 211 0124117
By Christos Aivaliotis. Photos Maria Chatziionidou
Finally! Here is a new age meat-loving restaurant, which broke the status quo that wanted only fish taverns and sea food resto to be entitled to set tables by the sea … Lamarina with the motto «soyvlaki+more», which we can also see on the entrance sign, dared in 2014 to serve irresistible meat dishes at Zea marina with a name that makes a pun with lamarina (the metal flat pan for meat) and marina (where yachts tie up). The modern, industrial-style space with black ‘n’ white accents and frying pans hanging on the walls immediately gives us an appetite with skewers and meat varieties (for 2 or 4 people), arriving impressively on metal pans covered with the old-fashioned baking paper! The menu offers us plenty of other equally delicious options: wraps with gyro, juicy meat skewers, fries cut by hand, as well as fresh salads and gourmet appetizers for those who wish something lighter. There is also delivery service. Daily 12:00-01:00.
Highlight
The prices are more than fair considering the location and the very good service.
Ble Alepou
158 Kifissias Ave., Psychiko, Athens, T 210 6743333
By Katerina Rigou. Photos: Kostas Kapareliotis
A… Blue Fox made its first appearance in Psychiko three months ago as a bar & grill restaurant. Kostas Papantonis, having the know-how in the restaurant industry, transferred and evolved the concept of the famous former Prime Grill into a brand new classic and atmospheric space bearing a name inherited by his father, as it is named after the cabaret he owned in the 40s in central Athens. A cozy main hall, a private corner and a bar; This is the classy environment in which we enjoy fine tastes by its small yet exceptional menu based on meat dishes, perfectly accompanied by drinks, wine or cocktails during our meals or at the bar. Daily 17:00- 01:00 & weekends from 12:00.
Must taste
Its best sellers: chateaubriand, beef patty and tomato salad.
Highlights
The fresh dishes of the day from a variety of 6 to 8 choices.
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