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 unless there EIGHT or more guests in your party. And we're sorry, but we no longer do any catering,
Specials October 29 – November 1
Featured appetizer: WHIPPED FETA WITH SOUR CHERRIES
Imported Greek feta whipped to creamy perfection, topped with a sour cherry spread and pistachios. You’ll spread it on our crusty bread. 12
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Featured soup: THAI-INSPIRED SQUASH AND SWEET POTATO SOUP
A creamy vegan soup of roasted locally-grown Hubbard squash and sweet potatoes blended with coconut milk and Thai red curry spices. Cup 7, bowl 10
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WAGYU SKIRT STEAK 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 roasted gold potatoes and green beans with butter and garlic. 31
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CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEA CURRY
A mildly-spiced vegan cauliflower and chickpea curry made with coconut milk and served with basmati rice and a crisp papadum, with coriander chutney on request. 24
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BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI
Fragrant brown butter and sizzled sage leaves dress these plump pasta pillows filled with butternut squash. They’re topped with toasted walnuts and crumbled gorgonzola cheese, and served with a side of green beans. 28
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Featured regular menu dish: SALMON TARATOUR
Impeccably fresh salmon from the Bay of Fundy, baked and topped with a tahini sauce and a salata of walnuts and herbs with lemon, olive oil and sumac, served with basmati rice and green beans or grilled vegetable medley. 29
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Featured vegetable: GREEN BEANS
Fresh green beans with butter and a little garlic
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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