Restaurant Salaam
Fine World Cuisine in Athens, Ohio
Fine World Cuisine in Athens, Ohio
We are currently welcoming fully vaccinated guests for dine-in Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30 to 9:00. Please remember to bring your mask and wear it until seated at your table (and preferably until you begin dining.) Below you will find the specials for Wednesday, Sept 22through Saturday, Sept 25.
PLEASE NOTE THAT RESERVATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED EXCEPT FOR PARTIES OF 7 OR MORE.
We have been working hard to try to provide the safest "dine in" experience we can for you. We have installed high-tech air purification systems (Reme Halo LED) in both the dining and kitchen areas. (For a non-affiliated review of the technology, you might want to watch this video about it HERE.) We have also removed some tables from our dining room to place more space between tables. In addition, we have a new "outdoor-ish" dining space we're calling the Garden Room... you can see a photo taken from the sidewalk, below. Finally, ALL our staff is vaccinated and require that all dine-in customers be vaccinated as well. If you are not vaccinated, we'll be happy to prepare food "to-go" for you.
In addition to our regular menu, we still have specials that change every week, so check below to see what we have coming up! We publish the specials for each coming week on Monday or Tuesday. We will continue to offer both traditional and contactless prepaid carryout (of both regular menu items and specials.) The number to call is now the restaurant's land line: (740) 594-3800, and you may call to place your carryout order as early as 4:30 each day we are open.
Here are our specials for Wednesday, September 22 through Saturday, September 25. (Seeing last week's menu? Please REFRESH THE PAGE.)
Also, please note that we no longer accept tips. The gratuity you may have added formerly is now included in the prices for your food and beverages.
Appetizer special: CHEVRE FRITTERS WITH ROASTED BEETS
Creamy melted goat cheese inside, with a crisp panko crust outside. They’re paired with sweet roasted beets, on some fresh arugula with a drizzle of pomegranate molasses. 10
salad special: CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD
Yes, a favorite from the Salaam of yesteryear! Couscous with veggies, golden raisins and a sweet curry dressing. Small 4, large 7
soup special: GREEK RED LENTIL
Red lentils with onions, garlic, and sweet carrots in a tomato-based broth infused with cumin, oregano, and rosemary; served with a sprinkle of feta on top (or ask for it to remain vegan.) Cup 4, bowl 7
MOROCCAN BRAISED LAMB SHANKS
Meaty shank of lamb in a tagine with preserved lemon, green chickpeas and dried apricots, served on buttered couscous and garnished with almonds, with a side of roasted carrots with cumin and ginger. 25
GREEK TAVERNA SHRIMP
Jumbo Oishii shrimp with fresh tomatoes, garlic and herbs, topped with feta cheese and baked until sizzling; roasted rosemary and garlic Yukon Gold potatoes on the side. 25
MATTAR PANEER
Fried Indian cheese and peas in a medium-spicy tomato curry sauce. It’s served over basmati rice, with coriander chutney on the side. 21
MANGO MOUSSE CAKE
Mango mousse on a sponge cake layer, topped with diced mango 7 (other desserts available; just ask your server.)
vegetable of the day: ROASTED CARROTS, MOROCCAN STYLE
ORDERING DIRECTIONS
We are now open for indoor dining by fully vaccinated guests Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30-9:00. You may still order specials or regular menu items for pickup until 8:45 each evening; you may phone in your order as early as 4:00pm for pickup starting at 5:15. You may choose to still pay by phone (please use the restaurant number: 740-594-3800) and use our contactless pickup in the REAR of the restaurant. To do this, please proceed in the direction of travel on S. 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 shelf unit on our rear patio, where we will place your bags of food as soon as they are ready. No need to call, unless there's a problem with your order.
(740) 594-3800
