The Grill – Steakhouse
The Grill is a classic American haunt where the rhythmic sizzle of the flat-top and the savory aroma of searing beef create an atmosphere of pure, unpretentious comfort. Diners sink into a world of indulgence as molten Swiss cheese drapes over thick, hand-pressed patties, complemented by everything from smoky Canadian bacon to the zesty kick of Cajun spices. Whether it’s a towering specialty burger or a perfectly charred Patty Melt, each bite captures the heart of a timeless neighborhood spot where every meal feels like a homecoming.
171 College Avenue, Athens 30601 https://thegrillathens.com/Rating: 1/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at The Grill
Dairy-Free at The Grill
The Grill in Athens has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dinner Salad, Fresh Cut Fries and Onion Rings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Grill
The Grill in Athens has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Bowl of Kosher Pickles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Grill
The Grill in Athens has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dinner Salad, Cheese Sticks and Fried Okra. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Grill
The Grill in Athens has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grilled or Fried Chicken Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Grill
The Grill in Athens has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cheddar Cheese Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Grill
The Grill in Athens has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Cheese, Cheddar Cheese Fries and Add Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Grill
The Grill in Athens has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dinner Salad, Fresh Cut Fries and Bowl of Kosher Pickles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Grill
The Grill in Athens has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dinner Salad, Cheese Sticks and Fried Okra. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Grill
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Super Bird | 25.4 g | 54.5 g |
| Mushroom & Swiss Burger | 4 g | 44 g |
| Child’s Cheeseburger | 65.2 g | 38.9 g |
| Swiss Cheeseburger | 12.6 g | 38.3 g |
| Grilled or Fried Chicken Salad | 11.8 g | 35.1 g |
| Dinner Salad | 20.9 g | 33.8 g |
| Patty Melt | 95.4 g | 30.6 g |
| Triple Cheese Burger | 70 g | 29.9 g |
| Child's Hamburger | 57.2 g | 28.8 g |
| Child’s Chicken Finger Plate | 50 g | 26.4 g |
| Child’s Grilled Cheese | 90.8 g | 26.3 g |
| Turkey Reuben | 61.2 g | 24.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Reviewers highlight the Friday night dining experience and the kitchen's focus on prepared dishes, though guests frequently note the significant time investment required for service. While the pace of the meal and the temperature of the
Menu
Hamburgers
Our ground chuck is USDA top choice, ground fresh, never frozen. Served with a Kosher pickle.
- Hamburger - $7.95: 1/3 lb. ground chuck burger patty, sesame bun, Kosher pickle Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Swiss Cheeseburger - $8.75: 1/3 pound ground chuck burger, melted Swiss cheese, sesame seed bun, Kosher pickle Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Swiss Burger - $9.95: 1/3-pound ground chuck burger, melted Swiss cheese, grilled hickory smoked bacon, sesame seed bun, Kosher pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom & Swiss Burger - $9.95: 1/3-pound ground chuck burger, melted Swiss cheese, fresh sautéed mushrooms, sesame seed bun, Kosher pickle Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Canadian Bacon Burger - $9.95: 1/3-pound ground chuck burger, melted Swiss cheese, grilled Canadian bacon, sesame seed bun, Kosher pickle Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt - $9.95: 1/3-pound burger, melted Swiss cheese, grilled rye bread, Kosher pickle Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Molly Burger - $8.75: 1/2-pound ground chuck burger, onion roll, Kosher pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bar-B-Q Burger - $8.75: 1/3-pound ground chuck burger, BBQ sauce, sesame seed bun, Kosher pickle Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Hamburger - $8.75: 1/3-pound ground chuck burger, Cajun spices, Kaiser roll, Kosher pickle Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepper Supreme Burger - $8.75: 1/3-pound ground chuck burger, seven pepper blend of seasonings, Kaiser roll, Kosher pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Triple Cheese Burger - $9.95: Hamburger, melted Swiss, Cheddar, and Monterrey Jack cheeses, Kaiser roll, Kosher pickle Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smurf Burger - $9.45: Seven pepper seasoned ground chuck, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and peppers, Kaiser roll, blue cheese dressing, Kosher pickle Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
Served with a Kosher pickle.
- Super Bird - $9.95: Smoked turkey breast, melted Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, onion roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Filet - $9.45: Breaded chicken breast, melted Swiss cheese, grilled onions and peppers, lettuce, mayonnaise, sesame seed bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Spicy Chicken Filet - $9.45: Breaded chicken breast, hot and spicy buffalo sauce, lettuce, blue cheese dressing, Kaiser roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fingers - $8.75: Three jumbo breaded all white meat chicken strips, choice of dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Spicy Fingers - $8.75: Three jumbo breaded all white meat chicken strips, hot and spicy buffalo sauce, choice of dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken - $9.95: Teriyaki marinated chicken breast, Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, onion roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben - $9.95: Hot corned beef brisket, melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, grilled rye bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Reuben - $9.95: Thinly sliced turkey breast, melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, grilled rye bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $5.95: Three slices of melted Swiss cheese, grilled wheat bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT - $6.95: Three slices of bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, toasted whole wheat bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Dinner Salad - $5.95: Lettuce, tomato, sprouts, onions, croutons, choice of dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled or Fried Chicken Salad - $12.95: Grilled or fried chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, sprouts, onions, black olives, croutons, choice of dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Items
- Fresh Cut Fries - $4.75: Freshly cut potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feta Cheese Dressing - $2.75: Creamy rich feta dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Cheddar Cheese Fries - $6.49: Fresh cut fries, melted cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Okra - $4.95: Crispy breaded fried okra Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Sticks - $6.95: Five breaded mozzarella cheese sticks, marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $6.95: Beer battered onion rings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl of Kosher Pickles - $2.25: About 8 dill pickle spears Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bar-B-Q Sauce - $1.95: Side of BBQ sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Add Bacon - $1.49: Extra bacon for sandwich or burger Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Add Cheese - $1.49: Extra cheese for sandwich or burger Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Salad Dressing - $1.95: Side of dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic
Kid's Menu
10 and under only. Served with fries and a small drink.
- Child's Hamburger - $7.25: Plain hamburger, sesame seed bun, fries, small drink Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Child’s Cheeseburger - $7.25: Plain hamburger, Swiss or Cheddar cheese, sesame seed bun, fries, small drink Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Child’s Chicken Finger Plate - $7.25: Two breaded chicken strips, fries, small drink Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Child’s Grilled Cheese - $7.25: Two slices of Swiss or cheddar cheese, grilled whole wheat bread, fries, small drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Milkshake - $6.95: Mayfield premium vanilla ice cream, whole milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Root Beer Float - $5.95: IBC Root beer, Mayfield vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Scoop of vanilla ice cream - $4.95: Mayfield vanilla ice cream, optional Hershey's chocolate syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about The Grill
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This classic steakhouse is unique for its extensive specialty burger menu and its Friday night dining experience featuring prepared dishes.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The Grill offers a classic, unpretentious neighborhood atmosphere with a rhythmic sizzle and savory aroma, though service is notably slow.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The Grill accommodates mixed dietary needs with options ranging from high-protein burgers to vegan-friendly fries, kosher pickles, and vegetarian salads.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact The Grill by visiting their official website at https://thegrillathens.com/ for more information.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly steakhouse offers a vast range of dietary options but holds a low 1.0/5 rating due to slow service.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features a wide selection of burgers, chicken sandwiches, and sides catering to thirty different dietary needs including keto and vegan.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant's website is https://thegrillathens.com/, though the provided data does not specify if online ordering is available.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking budget-friendly burgers and high-protein options in a casual neighborhood setting would enjoy this unpretentious American steakhouse.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include the Patty Melt, Big Molly Burger, Swiss Cheeseburger, Bacon & Swiss Burger, and Mushroom & Swiss Burger.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the exact number of reviews for The Grill.
- Is The Grill dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Grill has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dinner Salad, Fresh Cut Fries and Onion Rings.
- What can I eat at The Grill on a dairy-free diet?
- Dinner Salad, Fresh Cut Fries and Onion Rings carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Grill have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Dinner Salad and Fresh Cut Fries.
- Is The Grill gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Grill?
- Super Bird, at roughly 54.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
Restaurants near The Grill
- Bruxie — American
- Trappeze Pub — American
- Osteria Athena — Italian
- Clocked — American
- Hendershot's — American
- Seabear Oyster Bar — Seafood
- The Globe — American
- Last Resort Grill — American
- The Rook & Pawn — American
- Thai Spoon — Thai
- JINYA Ramen Bar — Japanese
- Gyro Wrap — Greek
