Born from a Greek market in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter that opened in the 1950s, this family-owned business expanded, moved to a larger downtown location, and grew into one of the most popular restaurants in the city. The whole family will enjoy a meal here, where traditional Greek music plays in the background, waiters scream "Oopa!" as they light the Saganaki, or "flaming cheese", and dishes like Moussaka, Dolmathes, and Gyros provide an authentic taste of Greece.

Athens Market Taverna Information:

• Greek menu. Lunch, dinner. Closed Sun; holidays. Bar. Casual attire. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating.