Restaurant Salaam
Fine World Cuisine, Wine and Beer in Athens, Ohio
We welcome guests for dine-in Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30 to 9 pm. Click the
Menu tab at the top of the page to see our regular menu, or scroll down to see our
specials this week. We have a nice selection of beers and wines to accompany our food.
We do not take reservations, unless there are 7 or more guests in your party. There are
many smaller tables that are only used for our walk-in patrons.
Please note: Keri begins taking orders by phone for contactless "Keri-out" when she arrives at 2 or 3 pm, so if you call before then and leave a message, expect a callback around 3 pm. Ordering early helps the kitchen staff to plan and prepare for your order, so, when you can, please order early! (You may pick up your order at a time you choose, between 5 and 8:30 pm.) The number to call is the restaurant's land line: (740) 594-3800. If it rings busy, we are fielding other calls to those who have left a voicemail. Please don't continue calling over and over; we can't retrieve our voicemails while you are doing that. . We do not call back unless we are responding to your voicemail, so please do leave a simple message with your name and callback number!
Featured appetizer: LAHMAJUN
This Turkish/Lebanese/Armenian “pizza” consists of a thin dough spread with a seasoned lamb and tomato mixture and baked, then topped with a little chopped salad and a drizzle of tahini sauce. 12
Featured soup: Soup: ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
Fresh cauliflower, onions and garlic, oven roasted and blended with chicken stock, a little cream and fresh herbs. Cup 6, bowl 9
RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP AND PEAS
Caramelized onion and garlic along with white wine, green peas, fresh herbs and parmesan cheese add tons of flavor to this classic risotto of carnaroli rice. It’s topped with sauteed jumbo shrimp, accompanied by a side of roasted Delicata squash. 29
MUSHROOM RAGOUT ON GRILLED POLENTA
Sauteed mushrooms (locally grown chestnut and black king pearl, plus some cremini) mushrooms from Forest Fungi) in a tamari butter sauce with fresh thyme. They’re served on grilled polenta, and accompanied by a grilled medley of peppers, zucchini and onions. 28
WEST AFRICAN PEANUT STEW
Our spicy peanut stew is made with sweet potatoes, peppers, onions, chickpeas, tomatoes and coconut milk, with toasted ground spices and fresh herbs. It’s served with basmati rice. Vegan 22 With a skewer of grilled shrimp 29
Featured vegetable: ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH
A simple olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper rub, and the amazing Delicata becomes our favorite squash to roast!
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.