Restaurant Salaam
Fine World Cuisine, Wine and Beer in Athens, Ohio
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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. 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 unless there EIGHT or more guests in your party. And we're sorry, but we no longer do any catering,
Featured soup: COLD SWEET POTATO SOUP
Roasted sweet potatoes and sauteed leeks, blended with milk and spices and served cold (think vichyssoise made with sweet potatoes!) cup 7, bowl 10
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WAGYU SKIRT STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI
Seared Sakura Wagyu beef skirt steak, with a classic Argentine fresh herb and garlic sauce. It’s served with oven-fried potatoes and our grilled vegetable medley 30
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GRILLED CHICKEN AND PEACH SALAD
It’s a Salaam favorite, and it’s back! Grilled chicken breast and grilled balsamic-glazed peaches, with crumbled gorgonzola and toasted walnuts on Romacrunch lettuce. We’ll serve it with our house-made honey balsamic dressing on the side. 26
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VEGAN SUMMER PASTA
A simple dish full of all the flavors of summer: rigatoni pasta tossed with roasted cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, fresh herbs, and onion, zucchini and garlic sauteed in extra virgin olive oil. It’s served with our crusty bread. (It’s vegan as is, but if you want some shaved parmesan on it, just let us know!) 23
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Featured vegetable: SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE
Red cabbage braised with cider vinegar and a little butter and brown sugar
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Featured dessert: FROZEN SABAYON
Our favorite discovery this summer; the classic egg custard made with marsala wine, but with whipped cream added, then FROZEN and served with a few sliced strawberries on top. (not available for to-go orders) 8
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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