Excited to be back in this space! I went to the old Saffron once in my early days as a foodie, and have loved the coverage of their triumphant return.
The space still shines with some nice new touches-- they converted part of the former entryway into cozy lounge seating and added some awning and decor elements to bring more of a middle eastern vibe. I liked the music as well which helped contribute to the experience.
The staff all seemed passionate and excited to be there. It took a bit to get our table but we were able to get a drink at the bar while we waited.
The food was good but not great, but maybe we made the wrong picks off the very extensive menu. My favorite was the chocolate mousse which came with some salty sesame crackers. Next in the power rankings was the cheese pizza which was very oregano forward. Probably better described as a flatbread than a pizza, I kind of wish we ordered two! The branzini and prawns were also super flavorful. The prawns came with some tahini butter but I personally would prefer more of a sauce to help moderate the char from the grill. I wasn't a fan of the glazed carrots unfortunately, they were huge and mushier than I would like.
We tried a few cocktails and a mocktail. I let the bartender guide me to a yogurt washed punch (mangah) cocktail that I wasn't a big fan of, I don't really like yogurt so that's my bad. Both cocktails appeared to be batched which I don't love when I'm spending $15/piece. The Nakhla mocktail was pretty good though. read more