Saffron 685

685 Townsend St, San Francisco
(415) 863-2285

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Gerardo Parks

Excellent salad and kabobs of chicken and lamb. The rice was different from what I was used to at first, but it eventually won me over and I really like it. The hummus is similar. Their kunafah dessert was also extremely tasty. The waiter's dismissive and hurried demeanor initially turned me off, but by the end he appeared to have warmed up. I'm hoping he just had a terrible day because I'm excited to try this restaurant once more.

Andre Fu

Owner was rude, rushed us out of the restaurant. Ordered the lamb skewer but he gave me dry rice with dry lamb shawarma.He said he only takes cash, after we ate (but he has a clover terminal). Expected us to tip generously despite poor service and poor food quality.

Yusra Farhat Ullah

The food is suuuuuuper fresh and delicious. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options which is a must for me. We probably ate at some sort of “off” time because there was nobody there. The ambiance is a bit… I don’t know what to say… empty and aging, like nobody cares about it. But the food is fresh like from your aunt’s kitchen and very delicious. Would not recommend for dinner but definitely a good spot to grab lunch sandwiches and appetizers.

Sean Gillen

Love this place, no idea why it’s completely empty every time I go. Usually I go vegetarian their falafel and hummed are great, the shawarma is good too though. The person who works there (owner I’m guessing) seems like a cool guy and is always super nice.

I'm glad this place still open, I used to live in the neighborhood pre-Covid and this place used to be my favorite weekly hang out after a long workday with friends, the ambience is warm and inviting. Staff, thank you for the exceptional service for my event. Everything was wonderful, as always, we will be back soon. You made it to us as if it was a home party. Thanks

Lmck

The food options and quality was good. We came in on a slow rainy day and were served right away - we got lots of shared apps and a kabob plate. The service was fine but we did feel like they could have been friendlier and more welcoming.

Sachin Sivankutty

We tried this restaurant after reading the good reviews but this was a total disappointment. Even though the service was good the food quantity and taste was very poor. I wouldn't recommend this place as a good Mediterranean restaurant. I really doubt all the good reviews for this place. Either it was good before and now they have some problems or all the good reviews are fake. Our experience here was not justified by the positive reviews for this place.

Marcus Cordero

The food is always so delicious, and great beer and dessert selection. Highly recommend coming to check out this place. Renee is the best and is such a great host :D

AimeeA

I have to say first the service is personal and warm, excellent, food was fresh and nicely presented, so many interesting dips but GOOD, the red pome walnuts stands out, I ordered the fillet wild Salmon, it was tasty tangy & juicy, the way it should be. This place will be a regular destination for me. Thanks Irina, good job ?

RhondaB

We stopped in for a quick lunch before a medical appointment. The server (Owner?) was very nice and took care of any requests we had. We had the lamb kabob wrap. It was good, nothing too exciting. We did like the crisp lavash wrap. It was quiet inside, as we arrived just after they opened and were the only customers at first. It was chilly inside, but probably because they had just opened. I wouldn't give really high marks from just this one visit, but other food items might have more dimension than the wrap.

Yas R

The SALTIEST food ever! As if someone had lost control and poured all salt of the world in this beef kebab!! Proportion of rice and everything also too low. I can’t understand why this place has such high rate!

Tara Burgoyne-Elliott

My daughter and I stumbled across this delightful restaurant while exploring the neighbourhood. The chef and owner, Renee was extremely courteous and he offered suggestions about the menu as we were deciding what to eat. The food was delicious, fresh and tasty. Great food. Great prices!

Sara Swenson

This is one of my favorite places for lunch years ago when I worked nearby. So glad they were open! the lamb kabobs had amazing flavor! fresh lemonade and the wraps were perfect crunchy and flavor.

Nurlan Yessirkep

Awesome food, nice meditarenian and turkish cuisine served with middle esat tea or coffe that would satisfy your hunger and release you stress. A piecefull kind personnel. Certainly advised! ??

marvin lee

definitely a quietly hidden nook that offers good flavors to the pallet. well worth the visit.

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