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    Saffron Mediterranean Grill

    4.7 (136 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken shawarma plate
    Cindy R.

    I ordered from this restaurant twice in one week through DoorDash last week. It was my first time ordering from them, and so far I've enjoyed everything I've ordered here. First day I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap without the chili oil and got a side of fries. The fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I dipped them in tahini mixed with ketchup. I ate half a wrap and the salad one day (with a few fries) and then had the rest of the fries and other half of wrap the next day. It held up great! That same weekend I ordered for the family, this time trying the beef and lamb shawarma wrap and the chicken shawarma plate. I also ordered the falafel and it was all delicious. My only complaint was that there were quite a few chewy/ nervy bites in the beef/lamb shawarma. This time I didn't remove the chili oil from the wrap and while it was tolerable for me, it had a good kick. My daughter really loved the basmati rice and the pita with hummus, as did I. Their pita is thicker than most places I've been to, but it was really good and fluffy. The order of falafel comes with tahini although I prefer it with tzatziki, which was included in the shawarma plate. I called the restaurant to request garlic sauce for the fries since there wasn't an option through the platform to included it and no way to add in notes for requesting it. The man who answered was very understanding and helpful and added it to my order. Great customer service! This place is closer to my work than other Mediterranean spots I usually hit up, so I foresee it being a regular in my rotation.

    Hummus n pita
    Toyna J.

    I was able to order my food quickly. It was made to order freshly. The portion size was more than enough and lasted me for 2 days. Everything tasted great especially the hummus. I got my order to go but if I had time I would have ate there since it was such a nice day out. I will definitely come back here again because it's so close to home.

    Falafel
    Nutan S.

    Food is very good. I would definitely go back for their falafels! So yummy, so fresh, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. We ordered the Falafel side and the Mediterranean Plate. The prices are very reasonable for the amount of good food.

    Shawarma over fries is my new favorite plate , I love it stop by , highly recommend friendly staff
    Glen G.

    Highly recommend, friendly staff , quite spot , food came out quick Sherman over fries my favorite

    Jurnee R.

    $21 (chicken shawarma plate) Saffron Mediterranean Plate monologue: On a leisurely stroll in the neighborhood of this restaurant, I came upon the street sign for Saffron Mediterranean Grill. All 3 of those words were a sign that I was supposed to indulge in this cuisine for lunch. As I walked down this unknown to me at that time, but now I know about this corridor that houses small restaurants, I made my way into this establishment. The atmosphere was an obvious contrast to the restaurants on the main road - quiet! Exactly what I was looking for on this particular day. After some fun small talk about this being one of my favorite cuisines with the man behind the counter (I didn't get his name), I ordered the chicken shawarma plate. About 10 minutes later it was delivered to my table. I beg you to please take a look at the attached picture. Yes, all of that was for me, for that unbelievable price! It was beyond delicious!! This portion size can either feed 2 hungry adult humans or it could be a situation where there is a little for me now and little for me later (needless to say, I took some leftovers home for dinner!) I highly recommend that you visit Saffron Mediterranean Grill when you are in the mood for this cuisine. You will be so satisfied! p.s. - this is my go to spot for Mediterranean food in Long Beach. Maybe I'll see you there?!

    Crumble Baklava with ice cream
    Sayuri B.

    The first thing I noticed as I walked into this place was how exceptionally clean it is. The menu is direct and to the point not at all overwhelming, like most spots. Isiah gave us such good customer service he was very attentive and made our dishes quickly yet still very aesthetic perfect for photographs. Our order consisted of a falafel wrap with side salad and a sharwama wrap with fries. Both such good quality dishes, ingredients are crisp and fresh. I also ordered their house ice tea which was very refreshing. Lets not get started on the dessert it looked like something out of magazine. Overall super satisfied with this place, the 5 start reviews are well deserved and I look forward to trying this place again the next time I come back into town.

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    Juicy chicken, and smooth garlic sauce. The bread was delicious and clearly homemade. Big portion sizes. Only downside was I wasn't a huge fan of their salads.

    Steak kabob plate.
    Eric M.

    Love the steak kabob with the mint jalapeño. The service is always great as well. I hit this spot weekly now.

    Kimmy H.

    Tried the Chicken Shawarma plate and it did not disappoint. Perfectly seasoned, generous portions, and the hummus with salad tied it all together. Highly recommend.

    Beef & Lamb Shawarma Wrap
    Grace N.

    My review is long overdue at Saffron! I love Saffron and I can't believe I only came to know about it recently! This will be one of my regulars for lunch during work since I work close by. They are a bit tucked in, at the end of the food plaza where Chipotle and Donburi. The food is so good and the portion is great for the price! I got the beef & lamb shawarma wrap and it was sooooo good!! It came with plenty of salad and I love the light and tangy dressing. The interior is decorated so nicely and it's a sweet short oasis escape from the outside crazy DTLB. Chef is great and service was fast. I highly recommend them!!!

    Gryo wrap with fries
    Mary T.

    Finally got to check out Saffron's Gyro & Kebab Wraps. I am often skeptical because the wrap can be too thick and gets soggy, etc. But I am happy to report that these wraps were delicious and probably the best I've ever had. My friend got the Gyro which has similar meat to the Kebab that I got but it's thin slices of meat. I prefer the Kebab which is thicker like a sausage. The hummus, lettuce, pickles inside were great. The secret sauce was delicious. The wrap thin and did not get soggy. Check out my pics! I opted for the salad but my friend got the fries and I knew I would grab a few. Their fries are so GREAT. Hot, crisp and good size. If you're starving - definitely get the fries. They'll put you over the top. Service great as usual and again, I love the real glassware and china. Yes, it's a casual place and in a quiet alcove but this presentation gives a nice cafe ambiance. I should ask if one can bring an alcoholic beverage!

    The Mediterranean
    Martin N.

    What a hidden gem. Stopped by here on a whim before my flight for lunch and was beyond impressed. I ordered the Mediterranean vegetarian combo which for $17 was extremely reasonable considering the quantity of food. Everything was the right balance of freshness and flavor. The service was also exceptional. We were served our food so quickly. The ambiance is good considering it's in a dead mall, but then again, much of downtown Long Beach is quite dead. In the midst of a rather quiet and empty downtown, Saffron is one of the bright hidden gems keeping downtown worthy of a visit.

    Gyro wrap Love the yogurt sauce, the salad was awesome too !

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    The food is amazing and the staff very friendly. The restaurant very clean and quaint. Definitely recommend going.

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