Saffron Restaurant & Lounge
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: (612) 746-5533
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-2pm, 4pm-10pm, Fri 11am-2pm, 4pm-2am, Sat 5pm-2am
Editorial Description for Saffron Restaurant & Lounge
High-end lounge off of Nicollet Mall offers Mediterranean specialities like beef kubbeh, yogurt cheese, lamb shoulder and more.
Insider Tips
The ExtrasAlthough a lot of the menu items include meat, vegetarian dishes are available upon request.
Happy HourA special happy hour and late-night menu includes vegetable fritters, house-cured lamb "BLTs" and braised beef sandwiches.
User Reviews for Saffron Restaurant & Lounge
11/27/2007 Posted by zistyle
I feel compelled to write to you about a meal that I experienced (and I use this term intentionally) at Saffron in downtown Minneapolis last week, because the flavors from that exquisite meal are still lingering in my mouth. The chef, as I learned, from meeting the owner Saed (an affable and astute business man), is all of 24 years old. I am and was simply stunned. His instinct for fine cuisine is exceptional. I say this having grown up with good food and around good cooks. My companion and I shared the lamb shoulder with lamb bacon, harissa and chickpeas and the Barramundi fish in browned butter with orzo and tomato comfit. (I felt I should know the precise dishes, so I called the restaurant for details.) We shared, because both dishes were so well prepared that neither of us wanted to miss out. The entrées were so fantastic that the meze and dessert went into oblivion memory wise, so unfortunately, I cannot comment on them. I just know that the appetizer, dessert and wine were in perfect harmony with the main courses, in both weight and flavor. The server we had was great—noninvasive but always ready to assist or to give informed advice. I care passionately about good food and good service. I worked in the fine dining business for years; I can honestly say that the meal I had at Saffron was a perfect dining experience. Sincerely, Zi Ata
Pros: Perfect meal
09/02/2007 Posted by julesrocksmn
All I can say is you must try the Beef Carpaccio, Leek and feta tart, Duck entree and the Escargot pasta. We tried almost all the apps since they were small, everthing was seasoned to perfection. The service was informative ,which is great because everything was so unusually spiced. I can honestly say that this was the best meal I have had in years!!! I highly recommend this spot!
Pros: The food, service, atmosphere
Cons: can't find any
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