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 19-22
Featured soup: ANDALUSIAN GAZPACHO
The classic blended ice-cold soup of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, herbs, Jerez vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil blended with soft breadcrumbs. Cup 7, bowl 10
PASTITSIO
The classic “Greek lasagna” of layered bucatini pasta, a cinnamon-spiked beef, tomato and red wine sauce, and a creamy bechamel. It’s served with locally-grown roasted Delicata squash and our crusty bread. 29
SHRIMP SANTORINI
A vibrant Greek classic featuring jumbo shrimp baked with Kalamata olives and garlic in an aromatic tomato stew, topped with melting feta cheese. It’s served with locally-grown roasted Delicata squash and crusty bread. 29
SWEET CORN CURRY
A traditional, mildly spicy creamy masala made with tomatoes and ground cashews, with lots of fresh local sweet corn. It’s served with a little basmati rice, warm naan and a kachumber of fresh cucumbers and ripe tomatoes.28
Featured vegetable: ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH
Half-rings of beautiful locally grown Delicata squash, roasted with butter, salt and pepper
Featured potato: FRENCH FRIES
Oven-baked coated fries
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.