Restaurant Salaam
Fine World Cuisine, Wine and Beer in Athens, Ohio
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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 Jan 7-10
Featured appetizer: CHEVRE FRITTERS WITH ROASTED BEETS
Creamy goat cheese baked with a crisp panko crust, served on baby arugula with roasted beets and a balsamic drizzle. 14
Featured soup: THAI PUMPKIN CURRY SOUP
You’ll love this smooth vegan soup made with vegan Thai red curry spices, coconut milk, ginger, and fresh lime juice. Cup 7, bowl 10
SESAME-CRUSTED AHI TUNA
Seared ahi tuna with a black sesame crust, sliced and served with a soy-ginger sauce, basmati rice, and butter-braised cabbage 29
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
A classic, beefy, slow-cooked sauce atop imported pasta, topped with grated pecorino romano and accompanied by our crusty bread. 28
CAULIFLOWER TIKKA MASALA
Fresh cauliflower simmered in a rich sauce of ground almonds, cream and Indian spices. It’s garnished with cilantro and toasted almonds, and served with basmati rice and flatbread. 27
Featured vegetable: BUTTER-BRAISED CABBAGE
Green cabbage braised with butter and salt until velvety soft makes a fabulous side dish.
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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