Saffron Grill Menu (Update 2025)
Saffron Grill in Seattle offers a diverse menu blending Mediterranean, Cocktail Bar, and Indian flavors. The appetizers feature a variety of options, from the classic Hummus to the flavorful Tandoori Delight. The American dishes, such as the Fish and Chips and the Saffron Burger, provide a tasty alternative. Beverages include traditional Chai Tea and exotic Mango Lemonade. Reviews rave about the attentive service and the delicious Butter Chicken. The spacious parking lot and casual ambiance make it ideal for any occasion. The unlimited chai tea and generous portion sizes add to the overall value. This spot is a must-visit for those craving flavorful Indian cuisine in North Seattle. Don't miss out on the delightful free chai refills that end the meal on a perfect note.
Appetizers
Baba Ghanooj
Eggplant smoked on an open fire, pured and mixed with tahini sauce, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. Served with pita bread. Pita not vegan. (GF & V)
Chicken Wings
Spicy chicken wings roasted in the tandoor. Served with sweet chili sauce and garlic dip. (GF)
Chicken Tikka (Appitizer)
Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs, saffron and spices. Served on a bed of lettuce with cilantro and tamarind chutneys and sliced onions. (GF)
Crispy Calamari
Calamari rings, hand breaded and fried. Served on a bed of lettuce with sweet chili sauce and garlic dip
Dynamite Shrimp
Golden brown shrimp, tossed with a sweet and spicy glaze. Served with sweet and hot chilli sauce
Fish Tikka Kabob
Juicy pieces of true cod marinated with spices and saffron, then roasted in the tandoor clay oven. Served with sliced onions and our special cilantro and tamarind chutneys. (GF)
Grape Leaves
Vine-ripened grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice, onions and delicate spices. Served with pita bread, and cilantro and tamarind chutneys. (GF&V)
Hummus
The original Middle Eastern dip of garbanzo beans, tahini sauce, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Served with pita bread. Pita not vegan. (GF&V)
Mazza Sampler Plate
A Mediterranean sampler plate: hummus, Baba ghanouj, falafel, grape leaves and tabbouleh. Served with pita bread garnished with tomatoes and cucumbers. Pita not vegan. (GF&V)
Pakoras
Delicately spiced fried fritters lightly battered in chickpea flour. Served with cilantro and tamarind chutneys. (GF)
Paneer Tikka
Tender pieces of cheese marinated with delicate spices and roasted in the tandoor clay oven. Served with sliced onions and our special cilantro and tamarind chutneys. (GF)
Samosa Chaat
Crispy vegetable samosa mildly spiced, served with potatoes, chickpeas, onions, topped with yogurt, cilantro and tamarind chutneys
Samosas
Two crispy pastries filled with your choice of fresh mixed vegetables or delicately spiced lean ground beef
Tandoori Delight
An assortment of lamb boti kabob, chicken tikka, keema lamb kabob and fish tikka marinated with fresh herbs and spices. Served with cilantro and tamarind chutneys and sliced onions
Vegetable Cutlets
A medley of vegetables, herbs and spices formed into patties, lightly breaded and fried. Served with cilantro and tamarind chutneys. (GF)
Vegetarian Delight
Vegetarian an assortment of vegetable samosa, vegetable pakora, paneer pakora, and vegetable cutlet. Served with cilantro and tamarind chutneys
Nachos
Fresh fried tortilla chips, topped with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, jalapeos, red onions, green onions, cilantro and Mexicans sour cream. (Beef Only)
Chilie Garlic Wings
Oven roasted chicken wings tossed in hand made Umani sauce. Served with sweet chili and garlic sauce. (GF)
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce tossed with parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and traditional Caesar dressing
Clam Chowder
Rich and creamy clam broth loaded with chopped clams and potatoes. Served with oyster crackers
Dal Soup
Homemade lentil soup prepared in a traditional Indian style. (GF&V)
Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, kalamata olives and feta cheese, sprinkled with oregano then drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil. (GF)
House Salad
Fresh field greens and chopped romaine lettuce tossed with vine ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, olives, mushrooms and shredded carrots. (GF&V)
Indian Salad
Chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and green bell peppers mixed in a tangy sauce. (GF&V)
Mediterranean Salad
Fresh field greens tossed with tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, cucumbers, feta cheese and Mediterranean dressing. (GF)
Saffron Salad
Fresh field greens tossed with vine-ripe tomatoes, sliced apples, crumbled bleu cheese, candied walnuts and Mediterranean dressing. (GF)
Tabbouleh
A salad made of chopped parsley leaves, tomatoes, green onions, fresh mint, bulgur wheat and our own dressing made with virgin olive oil. Served with pita bread. Pita not vegan. (GF&V)
Tomato Soup
Rich curried tomato soup spiced with basil, cumin, curry leaves and a touch of cream. (GF)
Mulligatwny Soup
A rich chicken and lentil soup, flavored with Indian spices. (GF)
Mulligtawny Soup
A rich chicken and lentil soup, flavored with Indian spices. (GF)
Soups and Salads
Indian
Curry Specialty
A traditional brown curry prepared with tomatoes, onions and fresh herbs. No dairy (GF)
Butter Massala
A deliciously smooth butter, tomato, and cream sauce, spiced with ginger and garlic. (GF)
Tikka Masala
A cream based curry cooked with ginger and cilantro in a tomato sauce. (GF)
Mango Curry
Mango chutney base with a touch of cream, ginger, and garlic. Vegan available. (GF)
Coconut Curry
Rich curry cooked with coconut milk, ginger, garlic and our special blend of spices and a touch of cream. Vegan available. (GF)
Pineapple Curry
Zesty curry with chunks of pineapples, herbs, spices, and cream. Vegan available.(GF)
Madras Chili Massala
This dish originates from the city of Madras. Cooked with chunks of tomatoes, roasted dry chilies, browned garlic, cumin, and other authentic Indian spices. (GF)No dairy
Palak Massala
Cream of spinach simmered with onions and spices. (GF)
Shai Korma
A traditional dish prepared with exotic spices, herbs and a cream based sauce with almonds. (GF)
Jalfrezi
A rich brown curry with bell peppers, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and onions. (GF)No dairy
Okra
Okra cooked with sauted onion, tomatoes, special herbs and spices. (GF)No dairy
Rogan Josh
This famous dish from Kashmir is cooked with tomatoes and onions then roasted with spices in a rich brown curry sauce. (GF)
Vindaloo
Zesty curry cooked in a tangy sauce with vinegar, ginger, and potatoes. (GF)No dairy
Egg Curry
Egg cooked in a traditional curry sauce. (GF) No dairy
Royal Biryani
A classic mughlai dish of basmati rice cooked with curry, green peas, raisins, cashew nuts, and saffron. Served with raita. (GF) No dairy added to the Entree.
Karahi Ghost
Cooked in a traditional Indian wok with onions, tomatoes, fenugreek leaves, capsicums, fresh ginger, and garlic. (GF)No dairy
Kashmiri Massala
Delicately spiced apples, almonds mixed with raisins blended in a distinctively creamy curry. (GF)
Chili Masala
A roasted chili curry sauce with green bell peppers, tomatoes, ginger and green onions in a special blend of herbs. (GF)No dairy
Madras Chile Massala
This dish originates from the city of madras. Cooked with chunks of tomatoes, roasted dry chilies, browned garlic, cumin, and other authentic Indian spices. (GF)No Dairy
Chili Massala
A roasted chili curry sauce with green bell peppers, tomatoes, ginger and green onions in a special blend of herbs. (GF)No dairy
Tandoori Chicken
Juicy spring chicken marinated in yogurt, fresh ground spices and saffron. Served with sliced onions and lemons. (GF) ()
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Succulent pieces of boneless chicken rubbed with Indian herbs, yogurt, and spices. Served with sliced onions and lemons. (GF)
Tandoori Tikka Breast
Juicy spring boneless chicken breast rubbed with Indian herbs, yogurt, spices, and saffron. Served with sliced onions and lemons. (GF) ()
Lamb Keema Kabob
Ground lamb with onions and fresh herbs. Served with sliced onions and lemons. (GF) () (Contains Eggs)
Beef Keema Kabob
Ground beef with onions and fresh herbs. Served with sliced onions and lemons. (GF) () (Contains Eggs)
Lamb Boti Kabob
Tender pieces of boneless lamb marinated with our special blend of Indian spices. (GF) ()
Tandoori Fish
Fillet of true cod marinated and cooked in the tandoor. Served with sliced onions and lemons. (GF)No dairy
Tandoori Salmon
Fresh king salmon cooked in our special tandoori marinade. Served with sliced onions and lemons. (GF)No dairy
Tandoori Prawns
Jumbo prawns marinated in a special blend of spices and herbs then roasted in the tandoor. Served with sliced onions and lemons. (GF) No dairy
Tandoori Surprise
An assortment of tandoori specialties: rack of lamb, chicken tikka, tandoori cod, and tandoori prawns. Served with sliced onions and lemons. (GF)
Seafood Trio
Generous combination of jumbo prawns, salmon, and cod. Served in a special blend of spices, herbs and then roasted in the Tandoor. (GF) No dairy
Rack of Lamb
Tender rack of lamb marinated delicately with garlic, ginger, herbs and spices. Cooked to order. (GF) ()
Lamb Seekh Kabob
Ground lamb with onions and fresh herbs. Served with sliced onions and lemons. (GF) () (Contains Eggs)
Beef Seekh Kabob
Ground beef with onions and fresh herbs. Served with sliced onions and lemons. (GF) () (Contains Eggs)
Tandoori
Vegetarian
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and cauliflower sauted with onions and fresh herbs. (GF&V)
Vegetable Kofta
Freshly grated vegetable and homemade cheese kofta dumplings simmered in a rich butter sauce
Shimla Paneer
Our special paneer dish consisting of bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and a blend of unique spices. (GF)
Okra (D)
Okra cooked with sauted onion, tomatoes, special herbs and spices. (GF&V)
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked over a slow fire, blended with spices and tomatoes. (GF&V)
Aloo Mutter Mushroom
Potatoes, green peas and mushrooms, cooked in golden curry sauce with ginger. (GF)
Paneer Shahi
Cubes of mild, homemade Indian cheese cooked in a smooth masala cream sauce. (GF)
Dal Maharani
Mixed lentils cooked with select herbs and spices. (GF)
Tadka Dal
Yellow lentils cooked with tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, and fresh herbs and spices. (GF&V)
Baigan Bharta
Eggplant baked over an open flame, mashed and seasoned with herbs, sauted onions, green peas, and tomatoes. (GF)
Mutter Massala
Fresh green peas cooked in creamy tomato curry sauce. (GF)
Chana Massala
Chickpeas cooked over a slow fire, blended with spices and tomatoes. (GF&V)
Aloo Mutter Mush
Potatoes, green peas and mushrooms, cooked in golden curry sauce with ginger. (GF&V)
Falafel Plate
A mixture of fava beans, chickpeas, parsley and spices. Served with a fresh green salad, tahini sauce and pita bread. Pita not vegan. (GF&V)
Combo Plate
A Mediterranean sampler plate: hummus, Baba ghanouj, falafel, and grape leaves, garnished with cucumbers and tomatoes. Served on a bed of lettuce with pita bread. Pita not vegan. (GF&V)
Gyros Plate
Strips of marinated beef sauted with onions. Served on a bed of lettuce with hummus, garnished cucumbers, tomatoes, and pita bread. Pita not vegan
Shish Taouk
Boneless chicken marinated in garlic, oregano, saffron, and other Middle Eastern spices. Served on a bed of rice and fresh vegetables with house made garlic dip. (GF)
Lamb Shish Kabab
Tender fillet of lamb marinated in a special sauce, skewered with onions and tomatoes. Served with rice and vegetables. (GF) ()
Mediterranean Delight
Combination of shish kabab, shish taouk, prawns, and beef keema kabab. Served on a bed of rice and fresh vegetables. (GF)
Mediterranean
American
Pasta Primavera
Al dente spahetti with fresh seasonal vegetables in your choice of an olive oil or creamy garlic sauce, garnished with fresh grated Parmesan and chopped parsely.
Chicken Tenders
Our famous buttermilk battered chicken tenderloin fried golden brown. Served with seasoned steak fries or house salad
Ciabatta Sandwich
Ciabatta chicken sandwich grilled chicken breast served on a ciabatta roll with lettuce, onion, tomatoes, pickles and mayo. Served with fries or house salad
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine tossed in a rich and creamy garlic-Parmesan Alfredo sauce
Fish and Chips
True cod fillet, hand battered. Fried golden brown and served with fries or house salad, lemon and tartar sauce
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Crispy chicken burger served with pepper jack cheese, tomatoes, sliced red onions, chipotle mayo and pickles. Served with fries or house salad.
Saffron Burger
A 1/2 lb. Certified Angus beef burger grilled to order. Served with melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, vine-ripe tomatoes, pickles, sliced red onions, and mayonnaise. Served with fries or house salad
Hawaiian Burger
A 1/2 lb. Certified Angus beef burger grilled to order. Served with grilled pineapple, lettuce, tomatoes, teriyaki sauce and swiss cheese. Served with fries or house salad.
New York Steak
A 12 oz. angus beef new York strip steak grilled to order. Served with mushrooms and a choice of steak fries, sauted vegetables, or house salad
Prime Rib
Slow roasted prime rib, sliced thin and piled high on a toasted ciabatta roll. Served with a side of au jus and fries or house salad
Spaghetti Marinara
Organic marinara with sauteed garlic on top of a bed of al dente spaghetti pasta, garnished with fresh basil.
Fettucine Alfredo
Fettucine tossed in a rich and creamy garlic-parmesan alfredo sauce
Aloo Paratha
Unleavened layered whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes, onions and fresh spices
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread topped with garlic
Kashmiri Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with cherries, raisins, cashews, fennel and almonds
Lachha Paratha
Unleavened layered whole wheat bread
Paneer Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with traditional Indian homemade cheese
Papadum
Thin flatbread made from lentil, baked until crispy. (GF&V)
Pesto Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with pesto
Pita Bread
Plain Naan
White leavened bread
Roti
Unleavened whole wheat bread
Spinach & Paneer Nan
Leavened bread stuffed with seasoned spinach and homemade Indian cheese
Spinach Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with seasoned spinach and walnuts
Zatar Nan
A soft plain nan topped with zatar.
Bullet Nan
A spicy naan made with green chilies.
Keema Nan
Leavened bread stuffed with your choice of seasoned ground beef or lamb. ()
Bread
Side Orders
Brown Rice
Brown Rice (GF&V)
Chopped Onions and Chilies
Fresh cut raw red onions and serrano chili peppers. Seasoned with chat masala. (GF&V)
French Fries
French Fries (GF&V)
Greek Fries
Crispy fries served with feta cheese and kalamata olives. (GF)
Mango Pickle
Side order of Patak's mango pickle. (GF&V)
Raita
A refreshing yogurt salad made with cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes and onions. (GF)
Saffron Rice
Basmati Rice (GF&V)
Sauted Mushrooms
Sauteed mushrooms. (GF&V)
Sauted Vegetables
Lightly seasoned fresh vegetables. (GF)
Steamed Broccoli
Steamed Broccoli (GF&V)
Sweet Mango Chutney
Side of Patak's mango chutney. (GF&V)
Tzaiki Sauce
A yogurt-based dip that is laced with cucumber, garlic, lemon, and mint. (GF)
Baklava
A delicious middle eastern pastry, made with almonds and walnuts baked between layers of thin dough and steeped in syrup that has been flavored with exotic juices
Chocolate Lava Cake
Rich chocolate cake served warm with a liquid chocolate truffle center. Served with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with strawberry puree
Coconut Almond Ice Cream
Made exclusively for us by "Snoqualmie Ice Cream" (Snoqualmie) (GF)
Gulab Jamun
An Indian delicacy made from milk dough fried until golden brown, and served in a cardamom syrup
Kheer
Traditional Indian rice pudding cooked with almonds, cardamom and raisins. (GF)
Kulfi
Traditional Indian ice cream made of sweetened condensed milk, fresh cream, almonds, and cardamom. (GF)
Mango Pistachio Ice Cream
Made exclusively for us by "Snoqualmie Ice Cream" (Snoqualmie) (GF)
Mango Sorbet
Made exclusively for us by "Snoqualmie Ice Cream" (Snoqualmie) (GF & V)
Original Baked New York Cheesecake
The name says it all! Served with choice of mango, chocolate or strawberry sauce
Pineapple Upsidedown Cake
Served with vanilla ice cream
Rasmalai
Delicate homemade cheese patties served in an almond sweetened milk and cardamom sauce. (GF)
Tres Leches Cake
A light sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and whole wilk. Baked locally by "La Gloria Panaderia" (Everett)
Flan
A rich sweeet custard. Your choice of caramel or chocolate. Baked locally by "La Gloria Panaderia" (Everett) (GF)
Desserts
Beverages
Bottled Still Water
Chai Tea
An ancient tea of India, made with black tea, milk, cardamom, cloves, fennel, and sugar
Coffee
Fruit Juice
Orange, cranberry, apple, pineapple, grapefruit, and mango
Hot Tea
Iced Tea
Lassi
Traditional Indian drink made with homemade yogurt and milk (rosewater available upon request)
Mango Lemonade
Traditional lemonade with a twist of mango
Mexican Coke
500 ml
Pellegrino
750 ml
Perrier
Shakes
Mango, strawberry or chocolate blended with milk and vanilla ice cream
Shirley Temple
Soda Water
Soft Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, orange soda, root beer, lemonade, and ginger ale
Strawberry Lemonade
Traditional lemonade with a twist of strawberry