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Saffron - Modern Indian Dining, Milwaukee, WI

Saffron - Modern Indian Dining

4.8
4.8
488 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian
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A modern twist to traditional Indian Cuisine elevating the dining experience with its Artful Presentation & Contemporary Design

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 539-4980
  • Website
    http://www.saffronmke.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 488 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Innovative

  • Wisconsin

    Healthy

  • Milwaukee

    Innovative

  • Milwaukee

    Healthy

  • Milwaukee

    Hot spot

488 Reviews

  1. LaurenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service. We sat outside and enjoyed the river view.

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  2. food4thought

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    For an avant-garde fine dining experience, the ambiance worked quite well. However the food was a letdown. The lamb was consistently overcooked which made it chewy and leathery. The flavors and seasoning were good but meat was a total letdown. And when youre paying over $30 for a single lamb dish, such a rookie mistake is unacceptable

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  3. HopeL

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful on all fronts! Food and service were both excellent! Really enjoyed the elderflower cocktail!

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  4. RobbS

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friend and I had a great lunch celebrating his birthday. I love the fig naan, and the Pani Puri smoker is my favorite, and the lamb dosa was spicy, but so flavorful. We ended our meal with the fun birthday torch dessert. I’m excited to try their brunch on the weekend soon

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  5. BBHbirthday

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Appreciated the friendly service without untimely interruption. Tried many dishes and enjoyed them all.

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  6. CurtR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious food, fast service and great atmosphere.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! Definitely going back!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Has been on my list for a few years to have dinner at Saffron. It was worth the effort to make it happen - and I’ll be back!

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  9. MrsL

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing … it had a kick to it but we enjoyed every morsel of the food. I will definitely go back to eat there again

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  10. lizD

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent drinks, small plates, entrees, and desserts. We enjoyed everything.

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  11. RonniN

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Lovely atmosphere, attentive service. The food, especially the small plates, was fabulous. The Lamb Dosa was one if our favorites- could have eaten the Dosa by itself!

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  12. EfimM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The restaurant is very unique, the food is delicious, the service is excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  13. ThomasB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb food and service. The menu is a modern take on traditional Indian food, The smoke lamb chops were incredible as was everything we ordered.

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  14. deewass

    Milwaukee

    119 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Some very inventive cuisine. Flavors were good and presentation very nice. Service was

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  15. SamMis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. Nice ambience overall, there was a DJ at brunch and lots of good music playing.

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  16. KimS

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    They have a dj with brunch now which made it very loud, even on the patio. Our food wasn’t as stellar as it was our last visit. Chicken was over cooked.

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  17. Lindsey

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve experienced Saffron for brunch (seated on the patio) and for a bday dinner (seated inside). Both experiences were exceptional. For the bday dinner, our table did the chef’s tasting ($75/person). The food was wonderful value for the price. We spent three hours eating/drinking and soaking up the ambience. Treat yourself to their cotton candy dessert. It’s an experience in itself!

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  18. Jazzy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great date night or celebration dinner. Food and drinks were great.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfection! I’d never been to an upscale Indian restaurant before. 10/10

    Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much! Your review means so much to us. Hope to have you back soon!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Saffron’s! Food is GREAT! Amazing atmosphere and the best services!

    Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for your kind review! We hope to see you soon!

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  21. Anon

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Nice to see a decent Indian restaurant in Milwaukee. The food was outstanding. Service good.

    Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for your kind review! We hope to see you soon!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Anastasia has been my server many times. Always pleasant and goes above and beyond . She is wonderful at what she does and I always like seeing her when I go! Saffron has amazing drinks and cuisine! I’m a fan ❤️

    Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for your kind words! We will pass the praise along to Anastasia!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my husband for his birthday and we had an excellent time. The food and drinks were outstanding, and we’d come back in a heartbeat.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great time! Amazing customer service and delicious food. Will go again!

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  25. beardg

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food and ambiance are both excellent, but definitely a bit overpriced.

    Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for the review, we will take your feedback into consideration! We hope you will give Saffron another chance!

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  26. Naheed

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great lunch experience with my friend visiting from Pakistan. The lamb dosa, samosas, shrimp tacos and crispy cauliflower were all yummy. Has to be good if someone from Pakistan enjoys it. The chai and ras malai to round it all off were perfect.

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  27. Shauna

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, service was fast, atmosphere was nice. Just a little loud and difficult to hear our soft-spoken server

    Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded 5 days ago

    thank you for the kind review!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    My husband and I went on a date night after following Saffron on Instagram for awhile. Overall, it was decent but I don’t know that we’ll go back. Starting with the positive: - The menu was well thought out and I was impressed by the flavor profiles and offerings, you can tell the chef really cares about what they’re creating. Bonus points for also having a mocktail section on the menu. - Our service was very prompt. - Price-wise, things seemed reasonable considering what you were getting and the location. The naan is a clear upsell, but everything else felt appropriately priced. Room for improvement: - please get rid of scented candles, it is so overwhelming when you walk in the door. We are all there because we like Indian food, I want to smell the food I’m eating, not a candle. Also, the scent of the candle gets in your nose which inhibits the taste. - the music was too loud, it felt like we were trying to eat in a club, it was not very romantic because my husband and I could barely hear each other speak, and the people next to us were basically shouting to each other. If you’re trying to attract that clientele, that’s fine but if I’m paying for a nice dinner, I want to be able to relax and talk to my husband, not feel like we’re having a rager. - food was a bit bland - very nit picky here but from where I was sitting , I was starting at a garbage can and some sliding carts, I know this was part of the front check in area but for the price you’re charging for food, I don’t want to look at a trash can while I eat Overall not a bad experience but I don’t feel like going back unfortunately.

    Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for the review, we will take your feedback into consideration! We hope you will give Saffron another chance!

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  29. DesiBoy

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Cocktails amazing. Lacha paratha not a lacha paratha. Garlic naan okay. Dal makhani okay and chicken chipotle not from tandoor so you get a baked feeling and is not much going for it. Also we specifically requested traditional spicy with server and food was medium mild. Ambience pretty good. Place was packed. I wish them well and good to see them serving Indian in Milwaukee. We will give them another try when are back in Milwaukee again.

    Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for the review, we will take your feedback into consideration! We hope you will give Saffron another chance!

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  30. Blanjo

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is a must try for Indian food. Every thing I ate was delicious.

    Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for your kind review! We hope to see you soon!

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  31. smporter

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the second time I have been to this restaurant. It is fantastic! A must go to in Milwaukee!

    Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for your kind review! we are so happy you have enjoyed your visits to Saffron. Cant wait to see you again soon!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    I wish that had been more traditional Indian dishes on the brunch menu.

    Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for your feedback!

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  33. PaulN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quite delightful. Every course was cooked perfectly and on time. We truely enjoyed our dinner there.

    Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for the kind words Paul! See you again soon!

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  34. MariaG

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was absolutely delicious. The service was a little slow at first and drinks came after our appetizer, but I know our server was double sat and doing the best he could.

    Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded 5 days ago

    Maria -thank you for your kind review!

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  35. Kenny

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    food flavors were fantastic and dishes were very unique. Drinks were also great and custom flavors was nice change

    Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded 5 days ago

    Hi Kenny! thank you for your kind review, and we can't wait to see you again!

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  36. DeborahE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I sat out in the patio and enjoyed the river views. The duck app was very good. The show stopper for me was the tandoori smoked lamb. Have your camera ready for the delivery. It was outstanding and I highly recommend paying $36 for a full rack of 6 loin chops. The heat was there in a big way, but that’s how I like it. So delicious.

    Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded 5 days ago

    Deborah - thank you for coming into Saffron! We appreciate your kind words and we are so happy you enjoyed our Lamb Chops and their smoked box presentation!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Loved the food, service, bar drinks, manager, and food again. I appreciated the Indian hip hop playing on the restaurant speakers but way too loud (for a 47 year old lol). Was a hot summer day and my wife showed in jeans and linen pants with a causal but nice top and felt on par to slightly overdressed. Bathroom a floor below is a pain but not a dealbreaker. Hopefully this helps others. We’ll be back with friends. Wish the brought something like this to north Oakland Ave in north Shorewood. They’d crush it but maybe an older and quieter music vibe.

    Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for your kind review! We hope to see you soon!

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  38. AndrewJ

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Good food, elevated for sure but for the price I expected more I think. Service was slow that day but maybe it was an off day.

    Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for the review, we will take your feedback into consideration! We hope you will give Saffron another chance!

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  39. MikeJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing first experience! Cannot wait to go back. Fantastic from start to finish!

    Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for your kind review! We hope to see you soon!

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  40. Courtandem

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drinks were outstanding! Will come again!

    Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for your kind review! We hope to see you soon!

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Saffron - Modern Indian Dining is rated 4.8 stars by 488 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Saffron - Modern Indian Dining

223 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5771

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Contemporary Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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