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Saffron - South, Austin, TX

Saffron - South

4.6
4.6
41 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian
Saffron serves an eclectic mixture of traditional Indian Cuisine punctuated by the flavors of the Himalayas. Our food stand true to its roots and origin while we source most of our produce locally. All dishes, sauces, naans and desserts are made in house from scratch. We are proud to be the first restaurant in Austin with a dedicated Nepalese menu. Nepal is a land of many flavors, while many of its dishes are indigenous and indicative of its culture and people, while few are inspired by its immediate neighbors, India and China. Our Nepalese menu is a thoughtful mix of both.

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2 people

11:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Nepalese, Halal
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 329-0234
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    Jira Lama

What 41 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

41 Reviews
  1. DevonR

    Columbus

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food was great and came out quick. The staff was attentive and nice as well. I would definitely come back.

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  2. Pete

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Happy with my dinner at Saffron. Apps were the highlight

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  3. RunningFool

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food is very good and always cooked to the requested level of spice. Much better than the Taj Palace that it replaced

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  4. VisitingChicago

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Fantastic food, attentive service, so great to have them in the neighborhood

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  5. jennifer

    Austin

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    All but one of our party of 6 were first-time Saffron diners and all five were converted to Saffron believers after our recent visit. We over-ordered to try lots of dishes, and to satisfy the vegetarians, including the samosas, aloo gobi, saag paneer, roasted eggplant, chili paneer, bindi, tandoori lamb chops, tandoori chicken, and tandoori shrimp. Every dish was spot on and a hit with each diner. We enthusiastically anticipated our next day’s lunch of leftovers. The service was fast, friendly, and efficient. Although it’s not really convenient to where we live, and we have several Indian restaurants within a few minutes of our home, Saffron is now “OUR Indian restaurant.”

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This place is totally unassuming, tucked into a strip mall, humble table settings…do not let this deter you. This place serves love on a plate. The wine glasses are sparkling. The dishes are bright, richly spiced, beautifully plated— both classic and contemporary Indian and Nepalese fare. The service was familial—many hands and watchful eyes made sure we were cared for—often providing us with little extras, a special mango-yogurt beverage for my son, some delicate peppered crisps. The samosas are giant delicate mountains, the MoMo are both crisp and tender… and that was just the beginning.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Worst service ever. I brought some friends here who were in from out of town. We came here because it was one of the only places we could make a reservation on short notice. Now I know why. We arrived at 7:15 and were seated within a few minutes, but everything went downhill after that. It took 20 minutes before we were offered menus and there were three tables that came after us already had their drinks. I think we must have been that one table that didn’t have an assigned server. We put our whole order in at once because it took so long to get someone to come over. We receive our drinks and apps pretty soon after that, but we waited an hour for our meals without having our waters refilled or being asked if we wanted another round of drinks. We had to finally have the water server track someone down for us when the last of the three tables that came after us were paying their bill and leaving. When we finally got our meals just before 9, we had about 15 minutes before they came around to give us the bill and tell us that the restaurant was about to close. The food was ok. Needless to say, we will not return.

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  8. Jeff

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience3
    Great food. Service was rough, but it was Christmas night, so I got over it.

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  9. AmyM

    Austin

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Only complaint is they were slammed for Christmas and our reservation was 45 minutes behind .

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  10. Elizabeth

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful. The only thing I would ask to be changed is not serving water from a plastic bottle with plastic cups.

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  11. dsiewert

    Dallas

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Food was excellent and staff super helpful and friendly. Great Indian food!

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  12. LorraineM

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful meal with friends. The scallops were amazing. Spice level is per you choice which is terrific. Staff are attentive and friendly.

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  13. jennifer

    Austin

    82 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    This was the first visit for all three of us. We were VERY happy with the helpful, prompt service, the delicious food, and the reasonable prices. We’ll be back!!

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  14. Vetou

    Houston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was great, service was really good. Nothing fancy but really enjoyed it!

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  15. BRAD

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Really good food. We had several appetizers entrees and some drinks. It was very good.

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  16. adahj

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Glad we found this restaurant- we love Indian food and find the selections here to be varied and flavorful. We were at the restaurant with two vegan friends so it was nice to have several options for them. My only recommendation would be to fix up the bathrooms and the hallway in that area. The restaurant could use a little decor update but the food is great!

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  17. cd13

    Austin

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is a great place to go for the variety of Indian food and the quality of the food and the service. We had a party of 9 and it was a great time.

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  18. CCTX

    Austin

    23 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall2food4service3ambience1
    The food is the ONLY attraction at this Westlake restaurant. I would recommend it ONLY for carry out. The inside is grimy, dark and totally bare bones. The place smelled like a dirty mop.

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  19. BryanS

    Austin

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food is lovely, with solid vegetarian, fish(salmon) and meat choices. Cauliflower appetizer was amazing and my spouse loved the salmon entree.

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  20. ReneeW

    Austin

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We have been on multiple occasions. The food is delicious. Always fresh, well seasoned and generously portioned. The service has always been very good. They genuinely want to ensure you have enjoyed your meal. They have also been very accommodating of my sons nut allergy. I highly recommend Saffron as a great new West Lakes Hills dining option.

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  21. KenoH

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Food is fantastic but the strip mall and the BYOB aspect detract from the 5 star food. If you care about flavors and quality but can live with the marginal ambiance it's a home run.

    1 person found this helpful

  22. Bones

    Toronto

    104 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Offers good value for your lunch dollar.

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  23. BrianR

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very good food. Affordable and great tasting! We had a large group who did family style dining; everyone left pleased and full!

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  24. Dorothy

    Houston

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    This is a friendly neighborhood restaurant for a casual tasty meal at a reasonable price.

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  25. RobertE

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The wait staff was very helpful. One in our party loves Indian food, but not too spicy. They prepared it so that all could enjoy. I have eaten there several times and the dishes are always flavorful and well prepared.

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  26. Mist

    Austin

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super. Good as always was superb. If possible service was even better.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and family staff.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place - mix of standard North Indian restaurant dishes with Nepalese and Indo-Chinese specialties.

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  29. RuthieKnowsRestaurants

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Saffron South is every bit as wonderful as the northern location. Same menu, same great food and service, no corkage fee for us to bring in two bottles, which they served beautifully for us. Five stars on all counts! Also for this new South location, the space that was previously occupied by another Indian restaurant and was dark, dreary and dumpy has been redecorated and is now bright, clean, and pretty, and seems much more open and spacious too. Great venue now!

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  30. HPDad

    Dallas

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great local Indian. Pleasantly surprised to find this place. Highly recommend. Great food, fair prices!

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  31. DavidG

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice quiet place with good service and great food. Went on mothers day and I would recommend a reservation.

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  32. MaryK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best ever Indian food. We brought friends who had never tried this type of food and they loved it. The waiters were really helpful at picking out what everyone might enjoy and they were right.

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  33. ManishZ

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was really good.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our table consisted of 6 adults, an infant, and 2 toddlers. The staff was incredibly accommodating and kind, even though the two toddlers did not stay seated for long periods of time. Service was excellent.

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  35. Beef

    San Antonio

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Those who have enjoyed Saffron's outlet up on Far West will be pleased to know that the recipes and quality made the trip down MoPac to the new location in Westlake. Everything was spot on, with the Zeera Lamb Bhunna, heretofore untried, a particular standout, as are their Samosas. It's now dangerously close to us!

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  36. GalvFoodSeeker

    Austin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding and service was exceptionally good! Now we have a great Indian restaurant close to our home!

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  37. ThomasG

    Austin

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent Indian food in Westlake. I was disappointed to see Bombay Grill close, but this new restaurant in the same location satisfies my curry cravings. Great appetizers. The Chicken Tikka Masala is perfectly spiced. Friendly service and a good value as well!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    This is a new location for Saffron in Westlake. The decor is very simple but the many diverse menu items are very classy and unique, especially the Nepalese selections. Each dish was served fresh and hot. Everything was very flavorful with generous portions. The service staff were highly attentive and helpful in making difficult decisions from all the tempting food descriptions. We had never dined at Saffron before and were delighted with the choice.

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  39. Dorothy

    Houston

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very reasonably priced tasty Indian food that was not overly spicy or hot. The decor is modern and spartan and could use a bit of color, since India is such a colorful country. Maybe some mixed colored bright placemats. The service was good and friendly.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food is absolutely incredible and the staff could not be more kind, welcoming and friendly. Definitely a new favorite!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Saffron - South offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 329-0234.

Saffron - South is rated 4.6 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Saffron - South

3201 Bee Caves Rd, Ste 148, Austin, TX 78746-6764

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    West Austin / Westlake
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Nepalese, Halal
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    Jira Lama
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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