Mediterranean · Downtown, Athens, Georgia

The National

The National: Mediterranean in Downtown, Athens, Georgia. Order: Sharing plates and a cocktail.

Chef's pickStop on the Athens, Georgia food walkRomantic dinner

What to order

Sharing plates and a cocktail

Mediterranean sharing plates and a cocktail.

Why go

The date-night choice locals name first: dim lights, Mediterranean plates, good cocktails.

The downtown dining room locals pick for a night out.

Address
232 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA
Neighborhood
Downtown
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Researched November 7, 2026 from the sources linked above. Places change; confirm hours and reservations before you go.

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