Saffron Cafe

Appetizers

• HummusUSD 5.95

  topped with tomatoes and kalamata olives

• ZaaloukUSD 6.95

  moroccan style eggplant spread

• BakoulaUSD 5.95

  classic moroccan spinach spread

• Antipasto PlateUSD 10.95

  a sampling of hummus, zaalouk, & bakoula served with feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomato, cucumber, & artichoke hearts

• Taktouka ShrimpUSD 10.95

  with fresh cucumber, tomato, artichoke hearts & kalamata olives

• FalafelUSD 5.95

  crispy chickpea & sesame balls served with cucumber yogurt sauce

• BastillaUSD 11.95

  crisp honeyed phyllo dough stuffed with chicken & cinnamon roasted almonds

• Saffron MussselsUSD 12.95

  fresh steamed mussels in a creamy white wine & garlic sauce

• PilpilUSD 11.95

  stewed shrimp & scallops in a cilantro pesto. scallops are not always available. extra shrimp will be given if there are no scallops

• Mozzarella PlateUSD 9.95

  fresh mozzarella slices drizzled with olive oil & balsamic vinegar and served with artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, finished with capers

Soups

• HarriraUSD 5.95

  cilantro soup with tomatoes, saffron rice & chickpeas

• Soup Du Jour

  traditional moroccan soups, ask your server for today's selections

• Bissara

  fava bean puree with garlic, cumin & a drizzle of olive oil. carrot ginger - fresh pureed carrots with ginger & a hint of brown sugar lentil soup - with fresh tomatoes & cilantro shorba - a seasonal selection of fresh vegetables with chicken

Salads

• Salad NicoiseUSD 11.95

  crisp romaine lettuce & basil leaves topped with tomato, cucumber, red bell pepper, broccoli, black olives, hard-boiled eggs, carrots & tuna. served with dijon mustard dressing

  • Add Grilled Ahi TunaUSD 8.95

• Greek SaladUSD 7.95

  tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese & kalamata olives atop a bed of fresh romaine lettuce, served with lemon-oregano dressing

• Shrimp, Avocado & Citrus SaladUSD 8.95

  fresh sliced avocado topped with shrimp & kalamata olives, drizzled with olive oil and fresh squeezed citrus, then garnished with a lime wedge

• House Salad & SoupUSD 10.95

Kabbabs

all kabbabs are served with saffron rice or roasted potatoes and vegetables

• Lamb KabbabsUSD 14.95

  marinated in garlic, parsley & cilantro

• Chicken KabbabsUSD 12.95

  marinated in garlic, parsley & cilantro

• Fish KabbabUSD 25.95

  halibut, swordfish, mahi mahi & sea bass. served with charmoula

• Kafta KabbabUSD 12.95

  a traditional moroccan favorite! ground beef, onions & garlic seasoned with parsley, cilantro, ginger, paprika, cumin & a dash of cinnamon

Pasta & Couscous

• Saffron Fettuccini AlfredoUSD 11.95

  our savory saffron alfredo sauce served atop fettuccini pasta

  • Add ChickenUSD 3.50
  • Add ShrimpUSD 4.50

• Eggplant ParmagianaUSD 13.95

  lightly breaded and fried seasoned eggplant, completed with fettuccini pasta and our homemade marinara sauce

• Penne RoyaleUSD 13.95

  penne pasta topped with a sauce of fresh sauteed vegetables and finished with parmesan cheese

  • Add KaftaUSD 4.50

• Couscous RoyaleUSD 13.95

  a medley of carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, green peppers, turnips, red potatoes, cabbage, herbs & spices tossed with couscous

• Couscous TfayaUSD 12.95

  sauteed onions, raisins & chickpeas in a lightly sweetened saffron broth over couscous

• Coconut Shrimp PastaUSD 18.95

  grilled shrimp in a creamy coconut basil sauce over fettuccini pasta finished with pecorino romano & parmesan cheeses

Tajines

tajines are traditional moroccan stews, slow cooked in decorative conical ceramic pots for which they are named. the lid captures the steam and juices from all of the simmering ingredients to produce a tasty sauce perfect for dipping warm bread

• Ginger Chicken TajineUSD 16.95

  a roasted half chicken with ginger, garlic, onions, peas & carrots in saffron sauce then garnished with pickled lemon

• Almond Chicken TajineUSD 17.95

  a roasted half chicken with almonds, onions and raisins in saffron sauce

• Cumin Chicken TajineUSD 16.95

  a roasted half chicken with tomatoes & roasted potatoes in cumin sauce

• Moroccan Cornish Hen TajineUSD 21.95

  a whole roasted cornish hen with prunes, pear halves & apricots spiced with cinnamon in saffron sauce

• Lamb TagineUSD 19.95

  leg of lamb slow cooked with peas & artichoke hearts, garnished with pickled lemon

• Tajine LamberelUSD 19.95

  slow roasted leg of lamb with lightly breaded eggplant in saffron sauce & garnished with a slice of pickled lemon

• Kafta TajineUSD 13.95

  traditional moroccan seasoned beef with peas, potatoes & eggs, topped with a slice of pickled lemon

• Tilapia TajineUSD 19.95

  baked tilapia with roasted potatoes, tomatoes & carrots, topped with charmoula, a classic moroccan cilantro pesto sauce

Entrees

• PaellaUSD 26.95

  a classic moroccan dish of saffron rice with shrimp, salmon, mussels, chicken, peas & carrots

• ShawarmaUSD 12.95

  gyros served with pita bread, onions and tomato accompanied by spicy harrissa and cucumber yogurt sauce

• Atlantic Salmon With CharmoulaUSD 23.95

  wild salmon, oven baked and topped with cilantro pesto, served with couscous & vegetables

• Ahi Tuna With CharmoulaUSD 23.95

  ahi tuna seared rare and drizzled with cilantro pesto, served with seasonal vegetables, and your choice of saffron rice or couscous

• Chicken MarsalaUSD 15.95

  a roasted half chicken simmered in marsala wine sauce with rosemary & fresh mushrooms served over saffron rice with seasonal vegetables

• Chicken ParmagianaUSD 13.95

  lightly breaded chicken breast with freshly grated parmesan cheese over fettuccini with our homemade marinara sauce

• Lamb HoneyUSD 19.95

  roasted honey-glazed leg of lamb with pear halves, prunes & apricots then covered with cumin sauce and garnished with toasted sesame seeds, served with roasted potatoes

• TanjiyaUSD 19.95

  leg of lamb, slow roasted with seven herbs and accompanied by roasted potatoes

Sides

• House SaladUSD 5.50

• CouscousUSD 3.50

• Saffron RiceUSD 3.50

• Roasted Red PotatoesUSD 2.50

• Sauteed Mixed VegetablesUSD 3.50

• Kalamata OlivesUSD 2.50

• Feta CheeseUSD 2.50

• Grilled KaftaUSD 4.50

• Grilled ShrimpUSD 4.50

• Slow-stewed Quarter ChickenUSD 5.50

• Grilled Chicken StripsUSD 4.50

• Grilled Chicken KabbabUSD 6.50

• Slow-stewed LambUSD 9.50

• Grilled Lamb KabbabUSD 8.50

Desserts

• Homemade TiramisuUSD 7.95

  the best in town!

• Homemade BaklavaUSD 4.50

  made with almonds, pistachios, and honey