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 June 10-13
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Featured soup: CREAM OF BROCCOLI
A velvety-smooth soup packed with nutrient-dense fresh broccoli, along with caramelized onions, chicken stock, fresh herbs and a little bit of cream, topped with garlic croutons. Cup 7, bowl 10
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WAGYU BEEF LEBANESE KOFTE PATTIES
Our delectable Sakura Wagyu ground beef, spiced and grilled. Two patties, served with tzatziki sauce, basmati rice, and a fresh salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, kalamata olives and parsley, dressed with olive oil and lemon. 29
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SESAME-CRUSTED TUNA WITH MANGO SALSA
Ahi tuna steaks, seared with a black and white sesame crust, sliced and served rare on coconut rice, topped with a fresh mango-lime salsa. It’s served with a side of grilled asparagus. 29
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CREAMY CAMPAGNELLA PASTA WITH GARLIC SCAPES, CURED EGG YOLK AND MINT
Spring onions and garlic scapes gently flavor this creamy, cheesy béchamel tossed with hot pasta, grilled asparagus and green peas; it’s topped with shaved cured egg yolk, fresh mint and toasted slivered almonds. 28
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Featured vegetable: ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WEDGE WITH GORGONZOLA AND WALNUTS
A wedge of cauliflower from the OU Student Farm, roasted with olive oil; it’s served warm, topped with a garlic honey dressing, crumbled gorgonzola cheese and caramelized walnuts.
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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