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 April 15-18
Featured salad: SPRING STRAWBERRY SALAD
Lots of ripe strawberries, toasted almonds and chevre, on a spinach and mixed green salad with a champagne vinaigrette on the side. Small 7, large 10
SEAFOOD MOQUECA
Jumbo shrimp, PEI mussels and barramundi star in this Brazilian seafood stew with Afro-Portuguese influences. The stew also features red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, organic red palm oil and coconut milk, along with a piquant mix of spices. It’s served with crusty bread, as you’ll want it to mop up every last tasty bite. 30
ALOO GOSHT
Tender chunks of lamb and Yukon gold potatoes in a moderately spicy sauce with tomatoes, caramelized onions and lots of freshly toasted and ground spices. It’s served over basmati rice, with coriander chutney, cucumber raita and a papadum. 29
BLACK CHICKPEA AND PANEER CURRY
A flavorful veggie curry made with kala chana, tomatoes, spices and aromatics, fresh spinach and kale, and cubes of Indian cheese. It’s served over basmati rice, topped with yogurt and fresh cilantro and accompanied by a crisp papadum. 28
Featured vegetable: ROASTED CABBAGE WEDGES
Back by popular demand: Wedges of green cabbage, roasted with olive oil and topped with a drizzle of lemon tarragon sauce
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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