The National
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Mediterranean-inspired dining in the heart of Downtown Athens, serving lunch and dinner.
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.
10/10/2026
Pan Roasted Trout with preserved lemon beurre monté, frisée & asian pear salad with sherry vinaigrette, sunchoke chips
10/07/2026
Fall breezes mean it’s time for a new Power Lunch
10/02/2026
Hear ye hear ye! Fried Chicken Biscuit is on special for lunch this Saturday 10/3…first come first served
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!
09/29/2026
Pizzette with crispy pork belly confit, local apple, salsa verde, mozzarella, fennel & arugula
09/29/2026
Iberico Pork Coppa with long-cooked broccoli, seared florets, guindilla & habanada peppers
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
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 🍂 🏈
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!
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!
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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 |
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