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 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 February 18-21
TAVERNA EGGPLANT
Fresh eggplant floured and fried, drizzled with honey and speckled with fresh rosemary and flake salt. Don’t knock it ‘til you’ve tried it! 12
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ZUPPA SALAAM
Our take on an Italian sausage, kale and potato soup uses lamb sausage and chicken stock. Cup 7, bowl 10
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PASTICCIO DI PESCE
This classic Italian seafood lasagna contains salmon and shrimp, layered with fresh pasta and a creamy bechamel. It’s served with crusty bread and a side of roasted cherry tomatoes. 29
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LAMB AND SWEET POTATO TAGINE
This Moroccan-style stew features cubed lamb, caramelized onions, chickpeas and sweet potatoes, slowly cooked with pomegranate molasses, preserved lemon and a complex spice blend, served over couscous and topped with dried apricots and almonds. 29
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ROASTED SWEET POTATO CHICKPEA FARRO BOWL
A warm vegan bowl packed with nutrients! Spiced roasted chickpeas and sweet potatoes, pickled red onion and sauteed spinach on a farro wheat pilaf made with mushroom broth, topped with lemon tahini sauce. 26
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Featured vegetable: CHILI-LIME SWEET POTATOES
Wedges of sweet potato, baked with olive oil and spices
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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