Restaurant Salaam
Fine World Cuisine, Wine and Beer in Athens, Ohio
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(Holiday hours: We will be OPEN through December 20th, then will close for the holiday and reopen on Jan 7th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.)
Our restaurant at 21 W. Washington Street in Athens, Ohio welcomes guests for dine-in Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30 to 9:00. (We also offer contactless carryout; scroll down to read about that.) We feature dishes inspired by cuisines around the world, primarily from the Mediterranean, the Middle East, India and Pakistan and North African regions, fresh fish, and the best chargrilled steaks in town. Scroll down to view this week's specials, and click the Menu tab at the top of the page to see our regular menu.
PLEASE NOTE THAT RESERVATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED EXCEPT FOR LARGE PARTIES (8 OR MORE GUESTS.) And we are sorry, but we no longer do any catering.
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Specials December 17-20
Featured soups: CURRIED CAULIFLOWER CHICKPEA
Such a cozy soup! Vegan, moderately spicy, creamy but slightly chunky, and garnished with toasted chickpeas. Cup 7, bowl 10
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WAGYU SKIRT STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI
Tender Wagyu skirt steak seared on a hot cast-iron griddle, sliced across the grain, and napped with a classic Argentinian herb and garlic mixture. It’s served with your choice of sweet potato OR regular oven-fried potatoes with harissa mayo and a cabbage, apple and carrot slaw with a creamy citrus dressing. 30
SALMON CAKES
Our lovely Bay of Fundy salmon made up into crumb-coated fritters and served with harissa mayo, with your choice of sweet potato OR regular oven-fried potatoes with harissa mayo, and a cabbage, apple and carrot slaw with a creamy citrus dressing. 29
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SMOKED MOZZARELLA RAVIOLI
Big ravioli with a smoked mozzarella filling, served with a Parma Rosa sauce and garnished with julienned sun-dried tomatoes. It’s accompanied by our crusty bread. 27
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Featured vegetable: SWEET POTATO FRIES
Oven-fried sweet potatoes with harissa mayo on the side
ORDERING for CONTACTLESS PICKUP
You may order specials or regular menu items for pickup until 8:30, and can phone in your order as early as 2:00 pm for your choice of pickup time starting at 5:00. (Ordering early helps us with workflow in the kitchen and is always appreciated! DO leave a voicemail; we will call you back in the order that calls are received.) You are welcome to pay by phone (use the restaurant number: 740-594-3800) and take advantage of our contactless pickup in the REAR of the restaurant. To do this, please proceed in the direction of travel on South Congress Street. Don't turn left onto Washington Street... just pass it and then turn left to enter the parking lot behind the restaurant. You will see a big blue shelf unit on our rear patio, where we will place your bags of food as soon as they are ready. No need to call when picking up, unless there's a problem with your order.
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