The National

The National Mediterranean-inspired dining in the heart of Downtown Athens, serving lunch and dinner.
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The idea behind The National is simple: to provide a casual neighborhood gathering spot reminiscent of the bars and cafés we’ve enjoyed on travels to Europe. Mediterranean inspired food and wine is served for lunch and dinner in the dining room and throughout the day at the bar. While our menu points to culinary traditions from abroad, we value our local farmers and our dishes reflect the changing

seasons in Northeast Georgia. Open for lunch and dinner, our bar also remains open for coffee and tapas during the day 2:30 - 5pm.

Summer Salad with burrata mozzarella, heirloom tomato, local peaches, compressed watermelon, arugula & frisée, balsamic
05/30/2026

Summer Salad with burrata mozzarella, heirloom tomato, local peaches, compressed watermelon, arugula & frisée, balsamic

Salatim means salad, but the concept is reimagined in the form of seasonal dips, spreads and local vegetables preserved....
05/30/2026

Salatim means salad, but the concept is reimagined in the form of seasonal dips, spreads and local vegetables preserved. Try our summer salatim edit with marinated Israeli eggplant, cucumber salad with preserved lemon & chili crisp, and olive oil whipped labneh with za’atar

New Power Lunch for the start of summer! Come on down to
05/28/2026

New Power Lunch for the start of summer! Come on down to

It’s the last days of our Split Pea Dal Soup….longtime guests know what comes next 🥒
05/27/2026

It’s the last days of our Split Pea Dal Soup….longtime guests know what comes next 🥒

Midnight Apiary with butterfly pea flower gin, honey lavender liqueur, lemon & bubbles 🐝
05/26/2026

Midnight Apiary with butterfly pea flower gin, honey lavender liqueur, lemon & bubbles 🐝

Find your beach, or your favorite bar seat. Open today for dinner this Memorial Day Monday, and every Monday!
05/25/2026

Find your beach, or your favorite bar seat. Open today for dinner this Memorial Day Monday, and every Monday!

Summer vibes all weekend long 😎 especially with the addition of a new Lamb Belly Kebab, braised, grilled and brushed wit...
05/22/2026

Summer vibes all weekend long 😎 especially with the addition of a new Lamb Belly Kebab, braised, grilled and brushed with sorghum-pomegranate glaze, thinly sliced to pair with pickled jicama, fresh pineapple, mint & sunflower seeds

Saturday is Chartreuse Day, a hallowed holiday at deserving of a VIP level green chartreuse martini on special
05/15/2026

Saturday is Chartreuse Day, a hallowed holiday at deserving of a VIP level green chartreuse martini on special

Za’atar Crusted Chicken Schnitzel with tomato-cucumber Israeli salad, sumac onions, mint, dilly yogurt
05/13/2026

Za’atar Crusted Chicken Schnitzel with tomato-cucumber Israeli salad, sumac onions, mint, dilly yogurt

It’s Monday and it’s time to feature our own ‘s spring cocktail Mel’s Garden —featuring infused with local lemon balm ...
05/11/2026

It’s Monday and it’s time to feature our own ‘s spring cocktail Mel’s Garden —featuring infused with local lemon balm and the nouveau gin ✨ for fans of a white negroni and an undeniable sparkle

1 oz Distillery of Modern Art Nouveau Gin
1 oz lemon balm infused Bordiga Bianco Vermouth
1 oz Saler’s Gentiane

Stir, strain over big cube. Garnish with edible glitter and a lemon balm leaf. Cheers from

Address

232 W Hancock Avenue
Athens, GA
30601

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 1:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Friday 11am - 2pm
5pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 5pm - 11pm

Telephone

+17065493450

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