Restaurant Salaam
Fine World Cuisine, Wine and Beer in Athens, Ohio
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 May 27-30
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Featured salad: STRAWBERRY SPINACH
Featuring fresh spinach from the OU Student Farm, with strawberries, pickled red onion, toasted slivered almonds and a champagne vinaigrette. Small 8, large 10
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SPRING SALMON SALAD
A main-course salad of poached salmon with penne, peas, asparagus tips and fresh dill, with a light lemony vinaigrette. 27
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GREEK-STYLE LAMB STEW WITH GIGANTES BEANS AND FETA
A hearty tomato-based stew of braised lamb with big butter beans, onions, carrots and herbs, topped with feta cheese and served with warm bread. 28
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CAULIFLOWER CURRY WITH CASHEWS AND GREEN CHICKPEAS
Vegetables are the star in this vegan curry made with green chickpeas, cauliflower, fresh ginger, cashews, coconut milk and toasted spices, garnished with grilled garlic scapes,. We’re serving it with basmati rice and spicy coriander chutney. 27
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Featured vegetable: MOROCCAN SPICED ROASTED CARROTS
Carrots roasted with North African spices and olive oil, garnished with raisins and parsley
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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