Saffron Restaurant & Lounge

123 North 3rd Street
Suite 101
Minneapolis, MN 55401

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Saffron Restaurant & Lounge

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Saffron Restaurant & Lounge is a modern Mediterranean/Middle Eastern restaurant in the heart of Minneapolis warehouse district. Chef Sameh Wadi was nominated in 2008 & 2009 for James Beard Award in “Rising Star” Category. Chef Wadi is wowing his guests with slow cooked lamb shoulder with lamb bacon, harissa and chickpeas. Enjoy ½ price bottles of wine on Monday’s from California, France, Lebanon and Argentina just to mention a few. The dining room is a warm and inviting casual restaurant, great for a date or a group of family, friends or business associates out for a fun night of food and wine and eager to please service. Come to Saffron, a food critic's favorite hangout. "Culinary adventure of the first order" Peter Lilienthal, Mpls/St Paul Magazine. "Chef-owner Sameh Wadi…is on top if his game with his contemporary dishes inspired by the Mediterranean and the Middle East...deftly cooked and delightfully creative." Gourmet Magazine.
Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Moroccan, Middle Eastern
Neighborhood: Downtown Minneapolis
Cross Street: 1st Avenue & 3rd Street
Menu: View menu on restaurant's website
Price: $31 to $50
Website: http://www.SaffronMpls.com
Email: info@saffronmpls.com
Phone: (612) 746-5533
Hours of Operation: Happy Hour: Monday - Friday: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Dinner: Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Late Night Happy Hour: Friday & Saturday: 11:00pm - 1:00am
Payment Options:
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef: Sameh Wadi
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Public Transit: If you are taking the light rail to downtown Minneapolis, we are only 2 blocks away from the last stop at first Ave.
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Parking is available in the lot next to Saffron. Print this reservation confirmation or bring your validated receipt at the end of the night for a guaranteed rate as follows: Monday & Tuesday $5 (except on major event nights - $10) & Wednesday thru Saturday $10. There is metered parking on 3rd St & 2nd Ave $1 per hour (meters enforced until 10pm daily). A convenient secured & well lit parking ramp (Ramp C) is located on 2nd Ave between 3rd & 4th St (just across the street from our building).
Catering: Saffron is pleased to offer off-site catering in the convenience of your home or office.
Banquet Facilities: Saffron offers the restaurant for private family and company events during lunch and dinner. We offer a wide variety of service styles to meet your personal budget.
Private Party Facilities: Saffron offers dining room buy-outs with a food and beverage minimum. Multi-Course menu and wine flights to suit the most discerning tastes are available upon request.
Private Party Contact: Wadi (612) 746-5533
Entertainment: Our music selection is from all over the Mediterranean & Middle Eastern countries. Music will make you feel like you are in Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco, Spain, Italy, France, Turkey ....etc.
Special Events & Promotions:
We are running a three course tasting menu for November at $30 per person & $15 optional wine pairing. Make a reservation today and come to Saffron for a great dinner. Menu will be changing during the month.

Deals and Offers

From Saffron Restaurant & Lounge

Valentine's Day

Sunday, February 14, 2010

“Iron Chef America” challenger Chef Wadi is offering a 5-course tasting menu ($55), with optional wine pairing for $25pp. Vegetarian option is available upon request.

Offer valid February 14, 2010