Saffron Restaurant

Name: Saffron Restaurant
Address: 161-50 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY, United States, 11414
Telephone: (347) 392-4152
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

244 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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Saffron is a family owned restaurant in the heart of Howard Beach.
While we offer a variety of traditional Spanish tapas, we also offer a wide variety of innovative dishes which incorporate Italian, Greek, Cuban, Asian, and American styles into made-from-scratch dishes you will never find anywhere else. In addition to Meat, Seafood, and Vegetarian options available for every visitor, our Chef is also able to deftly assist with any dietary needs or restrictions you may have.
Saffron has plenty of free parking located in the rear and we are happy to accept orders for take-out.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch Sun 1:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(347) 392-4152
Website
http://www.saffrontapasny.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Herbert Duarte
Catering
We are flexible to our guests needs. If interested in off-site catering, Saffron will customize menu options for any customer interested and will customize package options.
Private party facilities
For parties of 65 and over, Saffron will provide the entire dining room for a private dining experience.
Private party contact
Herbert Duarte: (347) 392-4152

Location
161-50 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414
Neighborhood
Howard Beach
Cross street
Cross Bay Blvd
Parking details
Free parking area is located in back of the restaurant.
Public transit
Q41
Entertainment
Flamenco performances are held once a month along with a weekly flamenco guitarist. Performance dates do vary; It is recommended to check our facebook or website to find out about our upcoming shows.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Chubby Camarone$16.00
shrimp, scallop, mushroom stuffed shrimp
Cornmeal Crusted Calamari$16.00
marinara, jalapeno avocado aioli
Spicy Garlic Shrimp$16.00
extra virgin olive oil and chick peas
Charred Pulpo$17.00
smashed potatoes, paprika, beet puree
Corn Fritters$15.00
shrimp, lobster, lemon yogurt
Seared Sea Scallops$17.00
chilled orzo salad with artichokes, black olives, grape tomato, feta
Mac and Cheese$16.00
shrimp, crab, manchego, breadcrumb
Linguini$17.00
octopus, baby bok choy, orange butter sauce
Mediterranean Stuffed Clams$13.00
serrano, pepper, onion, garlic

Meat Tapas

Mixed Chorizo and Onions$12.00
Empanadas$15.00
ground lamb, tzatziki
Ropa Vieja Tacos$13.00
topped with pico de gallo
Lollipop Steak & Shrimp*$17.00
- Chorizo$18.00
Grilled Thai Wings$11.00
honey, soy, sweet chili sauce
Rioja Braised Short Ribs$16.00
garlic smashed potatoes
Lamb Kabob*$15.00
tzatziki, cucumber, pita bread
Croquetas de Jamon$13.00
serrano ham, bechamel
Cuban Sliders*$15.00
chorizo, pickle, provolone, aioli
Plantain Nachos$16.00
ropa vieja, avocado aioli

Veggie Tapas

Fried Fresh Mozzarella$13.00
Wild Mushrooms$13.00
white wine, garlic, fresh herbs
Quesadilla
- Cheese$11.00
- Chicken*$15.00
- Shrimp*$16.00
Yucca Fries$10.00
tossed with lemon and garlic
Asparagus a la Plancha$13.00
sofrito, manchego cheese, balsamic
Black Bean Dip$14.00
cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, house made tortilla chips
Hummus & Baba Ghanoush$14.00
served with pita, mixed olives
Rice Balls$13.00
arborio rice, butternut squash, mozzarella

Soup and Salad

Saffron Tomato Soup$9.00
spinach, house made croutons
Burrata$15.00
baby arugula, serrano ham, balsamic reduction
Caesar Salad$12.00
romaine lettuce, tomato, house made croutons
- Chicken$16.00
- Shrimp*$17.00
Greek Salad$12.00
mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives, red wine oregano vinaigrette
Saffron Signature Salad$13.00
mixed greens, dried cherries, toasted almonds, cabrale, raspberry vinaigrette

Paella

Vegetarian
- For One$23.00
- For Two-Three$36.00
- For Six$68.00
Seafood / Meat / Fideua Noodles
- For One$27.00
- For Two-Three$41.00
- For Six$77.00
Valenciana / Negra
- For One$29.00
- For Two-Three$45.00
- For Six$83.00

House Specialties

Sofrito Roasted Half Chicken$24.00
saffron rice, black beans, pico de gallo
Grilled Atlantic Salmon*$26.00
white bean stew, kale, bacon
8 Ounce Filet Mignon with Shrimp*$40.00
asparagus, garlic smashed potatoes, demi, burre blanc
Herb Crusted New Zealand Baby Rack of Lamb*$39.00
wild rice and spinach
Grass Fed Skirt Steak Churrasco*$35.00
yucca fries, chimichurri

What 244 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

244 Reviews

AF
AmyF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
While being seated there were two employees arguing with each other which felt inapproppriate and made us wonder what was going on. This happened right at our table. Overall we enjoyed the food. Had to ask for water refill but didn't receive it. Had to ask again.
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johnc
Atlantic City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food ..Great staff very tentative!! Will be coming back!!
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Kare
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
The service was very good, but the food was nothing special
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Dybo
New York Area
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
It was a bit loud. Quite busy for only 2 servers who did a pretty good job considering
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MatthewC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, don't let the price scare you because the portion is giant. Great service and very attentive staff.
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DeborahM
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been here many times over the years and they never disappoint. Food and service are always excellent.
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IdaF
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stood at the Marriott.. Leaving next morning out of JFK airport to St Thomas.. googled some places to eat and this looked very good. Food was delicious. Service was great.!
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DeborahG
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We liked the food we had. It was a girls night and we shared several plates. We liked all of them. The service was very attentive and the noise level was good for talking.
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KenV
Washington DC
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Generous size small plates for sharing. We tried five different plates for 2 of us and had plenty of food. Every plate was delicious.
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ChadW
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was very good. Better than expected!
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JOHNA
New York Area
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food and service at Saffron was excellent. We had Tapas, entree and dessert, which were all prepared very well. The Peach Sangria was tasty but weak and the prices were a tad high. We enjoyed the dinner very much and would go back.
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SusanW
New Orleans
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Birthday weekend for my husband
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cocobeaner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unassuming location but very kind service and lovely food.
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Dybo
New York Area
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always Saffron was delicious. We had a bunch of tapas, which were yummy! Cosmo and sangria were great. Staff is attentive Continue to go back
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great - and our waiter was wonderful!
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TereseS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We were there on Easter , the food was fresh and well cooked. Service was attentive and quick . The décor was bright and festive for the holiday .
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Good Food, Great Ambience! Service was a bit off, but that’s understandable at this time. I would go again! ♥️
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Woodhaven
New York Area
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
yummy food. good service
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CathyHill
New York Area
93 reviews
vip
5.0
93 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and our waiter was very good. Red sangria was lacking in flavor, fruit and punch.
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MichaelP
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food. The sangria was good as well as the appetizers.
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JP
JPTurtle
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was wonderful for them to have an outdoor dining option when one of our party forgot their phone (with vaccination card on it). They were extremely cordial & the food was awesome! Great margaritas too!
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melissad
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing! From the food, drinks to the service. Will be coming back!
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Willproline1
New York Area
38 reviews
vip
1.0
38 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2021
overall1food3service1ambience1
Terrible experience. We will never go back.
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LindaB
New York Area
200 reviews
vip
5.0
200 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful!
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LindaB
New York Area
200 reviews
vip
5.0
200 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful meal of small plates is always satisfying and oh so tasty! Chef Duarte is outstanding and honors his craft with creative delights to please ANYONE! Each delectable tapa is given the special attention as if you were being titillated by a personal chef! We left the restaurant satisfied, but eager to go back and try more of the many options available from seafood, meat and vegetarian options!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were a party of four. Everyone ordered 2 small plates a d we had a feast of varied amazing tastes from scallops, garlic shrimp, yucca fries, wings , etc. would def go back
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DeborahG
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was very good, we were not rushed, the food was all exactly as we asked and tasted delicious.
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TracyD
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was terrific experience as usual!
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Ibis12
Phoenix
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience3
The ambiance was OK and a little noisy. However, the most important element is the food which was excellent. I had lamb korma that was as good as any I've had.
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NikCL
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience3
Unbelievably delicious! Very very good! Upset I’ve been missing out all these years...
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Dybo
New York Area
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! We felt safe dining inaide
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Fianel
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and Sangria were outstanding! Will definitely be returning soon. You must try the Red Sangria and the Plantain Nachos are too die for!
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RaiM
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was a bit pricey for the portion but was very good
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DeborahM
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been to Saffron a number of time. Food and service always meet my expectations
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Alejandro
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2020
overall4food4service3ambience4
Good food and decent but friendly service. I recommend this establishment.
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VL61
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely meal and staff. I look forward to returning and trying more of their tapas.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience1
Waiter took 45 min to take our order, they brought one tapas out that we ordered and when I asked where’s the other one, they said they come different times. The price for the tapas is stupid high and the food portion is tiny. Our meal was simple and no flavor. They charged $35 for skirt steak and only came with fried yuca. The chimichirri tasted horrible. When I got the bill, they charged us extra by adding on glasses of wine meanwhile we only had one glass of wine. This place sucks!
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Stacey
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and the wait staff was lovely. Will definitely be coming back here
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JeanM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food is fresh and well prepared. The service was excellent. They had a good choice of gluten free options.
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FAQs

Saffron Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (347) 392-4152.

Saffron Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 244 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

161-50 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414

Additional information

Cross street
Cross Bay Blvd
Neighborhood
Howard Beach
Hours of operation
Lunch Sun 1:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking area is located in back of the restaurant.
Public transit
Q41
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Herbert Duarte
Entertainment
Flamenco performances are held once a month along with a weekly flamenco guitarist. Performance dates do vary; It is recommended to check our facebook or website to find out about our upcoming shows.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.saffrontapasny.com/
Phone number
(347) 392-4152
Catering
We are flexible to our guests needs. If interested in off-site catering, Saffron will customize menu options for any customer interested and will customize package options.
Private party facilities
For parties of 65 and over, Saffron will provide the entire dining room for a private dining experience.
Private party contact
Herbert Duarte: (347) 392-4152

Saffron Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Meat and Cheese

Queso$22.00

Charcuteria$22.00

Plato de Quesos y Charcuteria$32.00

Seafood Tapas

Chubby Camarone$16.00

Cornmeal Crusted Calamari$16.00

Spicy Garlic Shrimp$16.00

Charred Pulpo$17.00

Corn Fritters$15.00

Seared Sea Scallops$17.00

Mac and Cheese$16.00

Linguini$17.00

Mediterranean Stuffed Clams$13.00

Meat Tapas

Mixed Chorizo and Onions$12.00

Empanadas$15.00

Ropa Vieja Tacos$13.00

Lollipop Steak & Shrimp*$17.00

Grilled Thai Wings$11.00

Rioja Braised Short Ribs$16.00

Lamb Kabob*$15.00

Croquetas de Jamon$13.00

Cuban Sliders*$15.00

Plantain Nachos$16.00

Veggie Tapas

Fried Fresh Mozzarella$13.00

Wild Mushrooms$13.00

Quesadilla

Yucca Fries$10.00

Asparagus a la Plancha$13.00

Black Bean Dip$14.00

Hummus & Baba Ghanoush$14.00

Rice Balls$13.00

Soup and Salad

Saffron Tomato Soup$9.00

Burrata$15.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Greek Salad$12.00

Saffron Signature Salad$13.00

Paella

Vegetarian

Seafood / Meat / Fideua Noodles

Valenciana / Negra

House Specialties

Sofrito Roasted Half Chicken$24.00

Grilled Atlantic Salmon*$26.00

8 Ounce Filet Mignon with Shrimp*$40.00

Herb Crusted New Zealand Baby Rack of Lamb*$39.00

Grass Fed Skirt Steak Churrasco*$35.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Saffron Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Saffron Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Saffron Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information