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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 w**e 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.

Pan Roasted Trout with preserved lemon beurre monté, frisée & asian pear salad with sherry vinaigrette, sunchoke chips
10/10/2026

Pan Roasted Trout with preserved lemon beurre monté, frisée & asian pear salad with sherry vinaigrette, sunchoke chips

Fall breezes mean it’s time for a new Power Lunch
10/07/2026

Fall breezes mean it’s time for a new Power Lunch

Hear ye hear ye! Fried Chicken Biscuit is on special for lunch this Saturday 10/3…first come first served
10/02/2026

Hear ye hear ye! Fried Chicken Biscuit is on special for lunch this Saturday 10/3…first come first served

Join our Back of House Team at The National! Email erin@thenationalrestaurant.com with your resume or list of experience...
09/30/2026

Join our Back of House Team at The National! Email [email protected] with your resume or list of experiences, or stop by to connect. Seeking full or part-time with options for daytime or evening work depending on experience and availability. We look forward to meeting you!

Pizzette with crispy pork belly confit, local apple, salsa verde, mozzarella, fennel & arugula
09/29/2026

Pizzette with crispy pork belly confit, local apple, salsa verde, mozzarella, fennel & arugula

Iberico Pork Coppa with long-cooked broccoli, seared florets, guindilla & habanada peppers
09/29/2026

Iberico Pork Coppa with long-cooked broccoli, seared florets, guindilla & habanada peppers

Burrata Mozzarella with smoked kalamata olives, sundried cherry tomatoes, preserved yellow tomatoes, pickled sea fennel,...
09/26/2026

Burrata Mozzarella with smoked kalamata olives, sundried cherry tomatoes, preserved yellow tomatoes, pickled sea fennel, celery leaf, sorrel & toasted ciabatta. A dish composed of quality ingredients straight from Italy, inspired by travel

A kiss of fall in the air and we couldn’t resist throwing the windows open! It’s going to be a great weekend 🍂 🏈
09/24/2026

A kiss of fall in the air and we couldn’t resist throwing the windows open! It’s going to be a great weekend 🍂 🏈

A kiss of fall in the air and we couldn’t resist throwing the windows open. It’s gonna be a great weekend!
09/24/2026

A kiss of fall in the air and we couldn’t resist throwing the windows open. It’s gonna be a great weekend!

This week Bulldawg Illustrated and the essential tastemaker Cheri Leavy got to chatting with Erin Wilson about just a fe...
09/24/2026

This week Bulldawg Illustrated and the essential tastemaker Cheri Leavy got to chatting with Erin Wilson about just a few of her favorite things, including of course The National The Old Pal 🍹 Shell To Shore and more!

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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