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

230 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

May 18, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(347) 392-4152

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 230 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

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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!
TS
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 .
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! ♥️
W
Woodhaven
New York Area
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
yummy food. good service
CH
CathyHill
New York Area
92 reviews
vip
5.0
92 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.
MP
MichaelP
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food. The sangria was good as well as the appetizers.
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!
m
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!
W
Willproline1
New York Area
36 reviews
vip
1.0
36 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2021
overall1food3service1ambience1
Terrible experience. We will never go back.
LB
LindaB
New York Area
177 reviews
vip
5.0
177 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful!
LB
LindaB
New York Area
177 reviews
vip
5.0
177 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!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 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
OT
OpenTable Diner
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.
TD
TracyD
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was terrific experience as usual!
I
Ibis12
Phoenix
41 reviews
4.0
41 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.
NC
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...
D
Dybo
New York Area
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! We felt safe dining inaide
F
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!
RM
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
DM
DeborahM
New York Area
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been to Saffron a number of time. Food and service always meet my expectations
A
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.
VL
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.
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!
S
Stacey
New York Area
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and the wait staff was lovely. Will definitely be coming back here
JM
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you’re looking for great service and amazing food then this place is a must!! From sitting at the bar for a drink and appetizer or having dinner at the table this place will exceed all your expectations!!! A family run business that is consistently great all the time. Gina, Sean and the rest of the staff are amazing!!! FIVE STARS!!!!!
JJ
JohnJ
Orlando
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2020
overall4food3service4ambience3
Always good paella: seafood, black or valenciana (without rabbit meat) this is our favorite place for that. Ham croquettes very very nice but too few 😕 and the blackened salmon so good. Try the chicken, good prepared and brilliant taste. Good attention from waitresses 👍🏻 thank you guys.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
49 reviews
vip
2.0
49 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2020
overall2food1service4ambience2
Very mediocre food. Croquettes were soggy and gross. Waitress and staff were friendly and nice!
W
Woodhaven
New York Area
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food. Great friendly service!!
TA
TrishA
New York Area
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Chef/owner Herbert was absolutely amazing. My parents arrived early, prior to their busy time, and he sat down to talk with them. He not only acknowledged my father for being a Vietnam Vet, he honored him with a discount and gift card for when they return. The food was excellent, staff was courteous and helpful. I noted on my reservation that I am a Vegan, and when I arrived they were ready to show me around the menu for options that would work for me. This is a great place for most eaters! I would highly recommend going for all occasions.
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amazing
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food and great setting
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always awesome
TM
TomM
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was delicious as always. New corn seafood fritters are fantastic. One of our favorite places.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been going to Saffron since they opened over 10 years ago. They make you feel like family and always welcomed there. Food is delicious. Gina is my favorite waitress. A must go!
JG
JamesG
New York Area
62 reviews
4.0
62 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
We really liked the restaurant, the food was exceptional. The server was very attentive and interactive. I cannot list everything we ordered, we ordered so much! Everything that came out was fresh and tasted great. Slightly lower marks for a couple reasons, more attention needs to focussed on clean dishes, glassware and silverware. The cloth napkins were pretty worn. We would go back if in this area and I would recommend the restaruant.
BS
BarbaraS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the food, love the staff. Everyone’s so welcoming and nice. Had a great time every time I go
A
Annie24
New York Area
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a wonderful time. The food was delicious and very filling. Will definitely return. ❤️
GF
GemFinder2
New York Area
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience3
Looking for tapas and found this place on Groupon. Jennifer our waitress was wonderful. She had great suggestions and accommodated my husband’s food restrictions. Lollipop steak and shrimp, garlic shrimp, short ribs the best.
MC
MilenaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place ,the staff is well trained, the ambiance is great very relaxed and welcoming, the food is great good quality, good prices and the best part is that the chef take time to change the menu so doesn’t become boring is one of my favorite restaurant since their opening.

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 230 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

May 18, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(347) 392-4152

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

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

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