Saffron Restaurant & Bakery Menu

Welcome to Saffron Restaurant & Bakery, a delightful café nestled in the heart of Charleston. With a menu that captures the essence of both savory and sweet, Saffron is a culinary gem that beckons food lovers.

Start your meal with vibrant salads like the refreshing Mediterranean Salad, loaded with fresh greens and feta, or the unique Ginger Sesame Salad, featuring grilled shrimp or chicken on a bed of greens. The House Specialties, such as the Lamb and Eggplant, showcase a masterful blend of spices and textures, served with fragrant saffron rice.

As you explore further, the Cornish Hen Kabob and aromatic Vegetable Curry are must-tries. Don't miss out on the bakery’s renowned pastries. As one patron aptly put it, Saffron serves pastries that impress, whether they be flaky palmier or rich coconut pound cake. This establishment radiates a warmth that makes every visit special.

Appetizers

• Soup Of The Day

• She Crab Soup

• Cucumber & Yogurt

• Shirazi Salad

  chopped cucumber, tomato, onion, herbs, lemon juice ans EV olive oil.

• Saffron Maza

  falafel, hummus, dolmas, mirza, fresh herbs and feta cheese

• Eggplant Mirza

  melange of roasted eggplants, garlic, tomatoes, onion, fresh herbs and house bread

• Hummus and Pita

• Falafel with Hummus

  pan-fried croquettes of chickpeas, fava beans and fresh herbs with a side of hummus.

• Crab and Avocado Stack

  Lobster and crab meat, fresh herbs, lemon juice and EV olive oil topped with avocado on a homemade brioche

• Trio Salad Plate

  Eggplant mirza, hummus, shirazi and pita bread

• Dolma

  grape leaves stuffed with rice and fresh herbs with our house sauce

Salads

• Mediterranean Salad

  fresh greens, feta cheese, chickpeas, beets, eggs, cucumbers, tomato and dolmas.

• Ginger Sesame Salad

  grilled shrimp or chicken with crisp rice noodles, mandarins and almonds on a bed of greens with a sesame-ginger dressing.

• Pearl Couscous Salad

  couscous with roasted pepper, onion, garbanzo beans, olives, fresh herbs , lemon olive dressing and grilled tofu

• Cobb Salad

  chicken, turkey, bacon and blue cheese crumbles over field greens

House Specialties

• Lamb And Eggplant

  pot roasted lamb, eggplant, onions, tomato and split peas served with saffron rice

• Vegetable Curry

  Tofu, broccoli, zucchini, carrots, onions, and peppers sautéed in spicy cream and herb curry sauce, served over saffron rice.

• Shrimp Curry

  homemade spicy cream and herb curry sauce with shrimp served with saffron rice and vegetables.

• Saffron Chicken

  pot roasted chicken thighs with vegetables and middle eastern spices, served with saffron rice

• Shrimp and Grits

  sautéed shrimp in brown gravy, served with a biscuit

• Fettuccine Alfredo

  homemade pasta alfredo with chicken and broccoli tossed with parmesan

• Beef and Mushroom

  beef tips and creamy porcini mushroom sauced served over fettuccine or rice

• Spinach Pie

  Spinach with onion, feta, egg, mozzarella and dill, served with a garden salad.

Entrees

• Chicken Fesenjoon

  grilled chicken cooked in walnut pomegranate reduction with rice and grilled vegetables.

• Koobideh Kabob

  ground lamb served with saffron rice and grilled vegetables.

• Cornish Hen Kabob

  marinated with lemon juice, yogurt and EV olive oil. grilled and served with saffron rice and grilled vegetables.

• Chicken Kabob

  chicken breast marinated in saffron, lemon juice, yogurt and spices, served with saffron rice and grilled vegetables.

• Beef Kabob

  grilled beef sirloin served with saffron rice and grilled vegetables.

• Beef and Lamb Combo

  beef sirloin kabob and lamb koobideh kabob served with saffron rice and grill vegetables.

• Chicken and Shrimp Combo

  grilled chicken and shrimp kabob grilled with vegetables and rice

• Tofu Kabob

  marinated and grilled tofu, served with saffron rice and grilled vegetables.

• Combination Kabob Platter

  skewers of our koobideh, beef and chicken kabob served with saffron rice and grilled vegetables.

• Wild Caught Atlantic Salmon

  salmon steak seasoned and grilled, served with rice and grilled vegetables.

• Sweet Potato and Veggie Burger

  garden vegetables, sweet potato, black beans, mushroom, onion, walnuts, green onion, jalapeño, roasted red pepper and spices

• Falafel Wrap

  pan fried croquettes of chickpeas, fava beans and fresh herbs on pita with hummus, lettuce and tomato.

• Eggplant Pita Wrap

  grilled and seasoned eggplant mirza, hummus and tomatoes

• Fried Shrimp

• Fish and Chips

• Fish and Shrimp Platter

• Chicken Fingers and Fries

Sandwiches

• Lobster and Crab Salad Sandwich

• Lamb or Chicken Gyro

• Downtown Reuben

• Philly Cheesesteak

• Cheeseburger

• Turkey Club

• Lamb Burger

• Grilled Cheese and Fries

• Tuna Melt

• Chicken Salad or Shrimp Salad Croissant

• Fried Chicken Sandwich

• Pimento Cheese Sandwich