Restaurant Salaam
Fine World Cuisine, Wine and Beer in Athens, Ohio
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Welcome!
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 the specials for this week. Click HERE to see our regular menu.
We accept reservations only for parties of 8 or more guests; call 740-594-3800 and leave a message. If you are calling Sunday through Tuesday, please be aware that your call will likely not be returned until Wednesday afternoon.
To reach Hilarie in an emergency, you may call 740-707-2167. We no longer do any offsite catering.
Specials August 12-15
Featured appetizer: FALAFEL MEZE PLATTER
Fried discs of our super-flavorful falafel, with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, pita, and both lemon tahini and tzatziki sauces for dipping. 16
BARBECUED BRISKET WITH SWEET CORN FRITTERS
Beef brisket with a dry rub, roasted low and slow then drizzled with tangy pomegranate bbq sauce. It’s served with sweet corn fritters and tzatziki potato salad. 29
CAPRESE CHICKEN
All the flavors of a Caprese salad! Chicken breast covered with melty fresh mozzarella and marinated heirloom tomatoes, topped with lots of fresh local basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. It’s served with tzatziki potato salad, green beans and our warm crusty bread. 28
ZUCCHINI RISOTTO
It’s the time of year in SE Ohio that you don’t dare leave your car unlocked, because you may come back to find a big bag of zucchini in it! What to do with this abundance? Carnaroli rice, a zucchini-infused broth, white wine, and a jammy concoction of caramelized zucchini, garlic and onion, finished with fresh herbs and lots of freshly ground Parmesan. It’s served with green beans and our warm crusty bread. 27
Featured vegetable: GREEN BEANS
Gorgeous fresh green beans from the Chesterhill Produce Auction, with butter, garlic, salt and pepper
Featured potato: TZATZIKI POTATO SALAD
Lots of dill, yogurt, crunchy cucumber, a little red onion, and creamy boiled gold potatoes for a lighter version of the classic potato salad
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.