This quaint little restaurant found underneath the streets of Butte Montana was just what I was looking for on a late evening. They closed at nine so I was timid about going in as I was only nine minutes till close. I was pleasantly greeted by the hostess and sat at the bar. They quickly served me and my appetizer and meal was out. The curry was phenomenal fresh and spicy. The appetizer was made with fresh meat and crispy and all the best ways. An absolute must if looking for a unique opportunity to enjoy Mediterranean under the big sky. read more

Saffron - Curry( rice and naan - Mediterranean Near Me - Butte, Montana

My wife and I are traveling on a Spyder from Southern Missouri to Glacier National Park. It's 3.5 days of travel and all we need after 500+ miles is an interesting dinner and a bed to recharge for tomorrow. We hit the bulls eye in Butte! Saffron has such a cool vibe which begins when you take the stairs below street level to the entrance. The staff are all nicely dressed and professional. The back of the menu tells the story of a pharmacist from Chicago moving to Butte, only to discover that her profession didn't fulfill her creative side. So she stopped serving pills and started serving the most beautiful and tasty Mediterranean dishes! Our server was so friendly and prepared to answer questions about the menu and specials. We ordered a couple drinks and an appetizer plate of falafel. The starter plate arrived with the owner sharing more detail about the origin of Saffron in 2018, surviving Covid and leaving behind her professional degree and salary. It's clear from her passion that she made the right choice! If you enjoy Mediterranean cuisine, plan to visit this jewel tucked under Park Street in Butte! read more

What a treat! Just before Saffron's opened up in Butte I had been talking about how much I missed Indian food and would seek it out when I left town to bigger cities. I first went to Saffron's with a group of people I had recently met and we had a family style meal in the Moroccan Room where I got to try many of the menu items. Some of my favorites are the stuffed grape leaves, the curry and *when I'm feeling fancy* the filet: medium rare and cooked to perfection. I met the owner, Azhar, that night and have admired her ever since. Although I haven't had her tasting menu yet, I certainly intend to. Also, I love to start the night there when I'm seeing a show at the Motherlode. She has a tight knit crew and everyone seems to really enjoy working there. It's a lovely atmosphere and delicious food. Plus sentimental value, back when it was the wine bar. Like so many other businesses in town, it still holds the same nostalgia with the same bar that we sat at down stairs in 2017. I love it. Thank you. read more

Amazing food, staff, and owner. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. The restaurant is beautiful and extremely clean. I say diamond quality and standards. The kitchen is spectacular in every way. Amazing restaurant read more

We had one of the best dinners ever here. The atmosphere was perfect. The owner stopped by introduced herself and told us her family's history with different dishes. I definitely recommend the Shish Kabobs when you go there. We also got the chicken curry. I don't normally like curry, but it was also amazing. We got the Sambusak as an appetizer and it had so much flavor and the perfect amount of crispiness. We were blown away by how good this food was. We will be going back often. read more

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I honestly think this is a hidden gem of fine dining and I'd among the very best restaurants in the entire state. Every dish is so perfectly spiced and has a complex, amazing flavor profile. It's a little bit hard to find, but well worth the effort! read more

So many things went wrong here! First things first, from the second I walked in I was greeted by the host who didn't seem like he wanted to be there, I was then walked past the bar to the back of the restaurant to a table in the corner. Once I was seated I was asked about my drink order, I requested a glass of water with lemon, and I was then told "I don't think we have a lemon but I will check". After returning with lemon and water my server came to take my order. I finally settled on the Farroh salad, which was easily the best part of the meal! I ate half of it and then placed my entree order ( Beef stew) with couscous. My chunk of beef was overcooked, dry, and flavorless. I sent it back and ordered the beef shisha kabob which was not overcooked but was also flavorless!! At this point, I asked for the check. The ambiance was okay but nothing special. It's safe to say this place was a big ole BUST! read more

Saffron - Farroh salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Butte, Montana

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The food is so good and unlike anything around the area. The atmosphere is unique and beautiful. The staff like working there. You can tell.

A delightful experience! We were passing through Montana on our way to Missoula and found Saffron!! Great staff: Leo and Korali and delicious food. Thank you!! read more

My brother and had dinner there last night! It was a wonderful experience loved the unique decor and the food and service was first class. Only complaint I had was so looking forward to Baklava and wouldn't you know it they just sold out of it! ‍ will have to return again and see if we are lucky to have it ! read more

This is the Best. Place. In Butte. To eat. The environment is pleasant and comforting. The drinks are unique and tasty. The food is authentic Mid-Eastern. There is no dinning experience in Butte like this place. If you are looking for a delightful experience that will dazzle your palate and enrich your soul, this is the place. Such a wonderful experience. The staff's professionalism, knowledge, and care makes you feel at home immediately upon arrival. The pacing was on point, and the Chef/Owner came out to check on our meal. Each employee treated us like family, as they welcomed us into an environment that made us feel at home. read more

Can't speak highly enough of this placed. My fiancée (who is half Persian) and I drove through DOWNTOWN Butte to get a bite to eat. I don't post reviews often, but in a few words, this place is great! A simplified menu that is fresh, rich in taste and sure to leave you feeling well and full. If you like middle eastern food and even if you're new to it, but curious , this is for you. read more

Saffron - Underground dining and it's most refined - Mediterranean Near Me - Butte, Montana

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The food and staff were a delight. The place is beautifully decorated. Located in beautiful uptown Butte. read more

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I came here for my birthday and while the menu is small, the food was amazing and very delicious. Everything that I tried that night was flavored perfectly. I ordered the Turkish kabobs for my entree and was extremely satisfied. The restaurant itself is gorgeous and has a great historical vibe to it. I also loved the double toilet feature in the ladies room lol. I would definitely come back here. The experience, service, and food was well worth the drive to Butte. And, for a party of 7, the whole timing of the items coming out from the kitchen was perfectly executed. The Baklava was brilliantly made!! read more

Came here for dinner and was not disappointed. Great and friendly service, beautiful interior space, and the food was amazing!! The Sambusaks were very crispy and juicy, and the Turkish Kabobs were extremely tasty. Highly, highly recommended! You can tell they take true pride in their work. read more

Saffron - Turkish Kabobs - Mediterranean Near Me - Butte, Montana

Had a lovely dinner at Saffon this Saturday night. The food was great as usual. I have always enjoyed the curry, but this time I had the steak and fries. My husband had the kebabs and we would highly recommend all of these dishes. Shout out to the servers, they always make the evening fun! We have also really enjoyed just stopping for drinks and appetizers, the bar area is very cool. read more

Absolutely amazing food! Always the best in Butte, the specials are amazing and the people are so friendly! Great cocktails, FANTASTIC food, tasty wine... What's not to love? read more

Saffron - The food was too good to photograph so I'll just show you my empty plate because I didn't leave a drop - Mediterranean Near Me - Butte, Montana

We had a lovely dinner here with a group of friends. We reserved the Moroccan Room and really enjoyed the ambiance and experience. Our service was attentive, but not smothering. And the food was wonderful! I ordered chicken curry and it was a generous portion, spicy, flavorful, and completely delicious. My friend was fond of the Turkish kabob, and we shared crispy, flavorful sambusak (a fried, meat filled dumpling) which is cravable. If you're looking for something unique and a culinary change of pace Saffron is a perfect choice. read more

The ambiance of the below street level is wonderful, clean, delightfully furnished. The service and top shelf, and the food exquisite.

The best restaurant in town, in the best restaurant space in Montana. If you think you don't like Mediterranean food, it's because you haven't been here. I've tried almost everything over four visits and literally everything is the best example of that dish I've ever had. Incredible. read more

The atmosphere, the service the f00D the entire time there, pure enjoyment, will be back again keep on keeping on. .

Love this place! We frequently eat at Saffron. My favorite is the Curry chicken. My husband always orders the sish kabobs, and last night was no exception. Both meals were excellent! The meat balls were juicy and very very tender. This restaurant has a wonderful staff. Each person will go out of their way to make sure your dining experience is top notch. Our experience however was marred by a couple of out of control guests. Loud, rude, condescending, and especially rude to the waiter. Expecting to have your meal comped because you are confused over the menu is so low class! If you cannot afford to eat and tip, stay home! You ruined the night for the rest of us. As far as Saffron goes, would definitely recommend to everyone. read more

My wife and I looked at the menu online and were interested in trying some of the dishes at Saffron. We drove some distance as the reviews looked favorable. When we looked at the menu, it was much different than what was online. We learned that the online menu was their catering menu. I mentioned the menu issue to the owner/ manager and she laughed and said she was working on getting that corrected with no mention of adjustment. I ordered the chicken curry and sambusak for the appetizer. The curry chicken was awful and overpriced. The sambusak was so greasy that I had to wipe up the table from the dripping grease. My wife ordered shish kabobs. She asked me to help her wrestle the meat from the skewer. She pulled on one end and I tugged on the other. I watched as she sawed the ultra tough chunks of gristle. I did try a piece and it was so tough that I gave up and spit it out. The restaurant was pretty cool to look at though. I've been told that it is part of an old bank. Definitely a waste of money and will not return!!!! read more

Great variety for Butte. The food was terrific and the service was super friendly. Uptown;s vibe is a good fit and the old building it is in has been very nicely restored. read more

I cannot speak highly enough about Saffron! I have enjoyed their catered meals in the past and was thrilled to find out there is now a restaurant! I most recently visited with family and we each tried something different - all was flavorful and delicious. I especially enjoyed the weekly special which had an incredible fusion of Middle Eastern flavors and textures with fresh ingredients. The staff were all very attentive, friendly, professional, and clearly passionate about good food. When I travel back to Butte I will certainly be visiting here again! read more

Amazing food and great service! Felt like we were the most important diners in the room and couldn't recommend more!

Good ambience. Service was solid, but we were there early. Food was good (couscous and chicken curry) but not for the price.

I don't know what all those other reviews are about but it makes me suspicious. Not having eaten there before, we checked out their website menu and saw some things that sounded good. After we were seated and given menus, we noticed it was much more limited in its offerings and pretty expensive. Unbeknownst to us, the website has the catering menu. We decided to give it a try. We ordered the sambusak appetizer, chicken curry and shish kabobs entrees. The sambusak tasted like, heavy on the chili powder-ground beef in a deep fried dough. The grease was still dripping from each of the triangles. The chicken curry was blasé and my husband was not impressed. I had the shish kabobs. The meat was way over salted and so tough that I had to have my husband help me get it off the skewer. I've had a round steak that was more tender. Some of the pieces had a a lot of gristle, yuck! Server and hostess were friendly and the place looks great in ambiance and decor. Won't be back. read more

A unique different dining experience in Butte, Montana world-class quality food with a great atmosphere and great service.

Wonderful food in a beautiful setting! I brought out-of-state friends for dinner and they said it was some of the best Mediterranean food they've ever had! My vegan friend was delighted with the curry. I can't get enough of the kabobs and naan! Beautiful setting and great service! I look forward to going back and trying out the Moroccan Room. read more