Restaurant Salaam

04/04/2026

Saturday between Good Friday and Easter Sunday (mediocre Saturday?) is always slow at the restaurant but if you've got a hankering for a Falafel Salad Bowl, or salmon pasta with a creamy mushroom sauce, or Beef Bourguignon... or a big bowl of creamy Cauliflower Tahini Soup.... come on in this evening!

02/04/2026

Specials February 4-7 (check out our special "Haitian Donation" special below. Plus: our Wagyu skirt steak is back!

Featured soup: HUNGARIAN MUSHROOM
Fresh Cremini and dried porcini mushrooms in a creamy soup made with chicken stock, Hungarian paprika and a little sour cream. Cup 7, bowl 10

WAGYU SKIRT STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI
Tender Wagyu skirt steak seared on a hot cast-iron griddle, sliced across the grain, and napped with a classic Argentinian herb and garlic mixture. It’s served with roasted root vegetables and our crusty bread. 31

HAITIAN DONATION
Poul nan sòs (chicken with sauce) is a fragrant creole stew of chicken, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and spices. It’s served on rice, with maduros (sweet) plantain on the side. (Although the judiciary has temporarily halted the deportation of thousands of Haitians legally residing in Ohio, ALL proceeds from the sale of this dish will go to the nonprofit Haitian Community Help and Support Center in Springfield, OH.) 27

PASTA ALLA NORMA
A classic Sicilian vegetarian pasta dish: cubes of fried eggplant in a well-seasoned tomato sauce, tossed with rigatoni pasta and topped with freshly grated cheese. It’s served with our crusty bread. 27

Featured vegetable: ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES
Sweet potatoes, baby gold potatoes, beets, onions and garlic cloves, roasted with olive oil and fresh rosemary

02/04/2026

(Edit: We raised $540 through the sale of this dish, which has been donated. There's a bit more I haven't sent in yet, from donations people made that did not order the "Haitian Donation" special' I'll be sending that in once I have that number. THANK YOU to all who contributed!!)
We have a special "special" this week; all the proceeds from the sale of our Haitian chicken stew (Poul nan Sos, served with rice and maduro (ripe) plantain) will go to the nonprofit Haitian Community Help and Support Center in Springfield, OH.
And of course, if you want to get a different dish, you're welcome to add a donation amount for us to include in the money we send to them. Or donate to them directly, via the red "donate" button on their website here:

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01/30/2026

Come on in for dinner!
Specials Jan 28-31
Featured soup: CREAM OF ASPARAGUS
A smooth, pale green soup made with chicken stock, asparagus, leeks, onions and potatoes. Cup 7 bowl 10

Featured appetizer : WHIPPED FETA WITH SOUR CHERRY SPREAD
Creamy whipped feta cheese, topped with a sour cherry spread, sprinkled with chopped pistachios and cracked Aleppo pepper, to spread on beet-and-onion bread crostini. 12

BOEUF BOURGUIGNON
Meltingly tender beef cubes, stewed with red wine, carrots, mushrooms, pearl onions and fresh herbs, served with parsleyed hold potatoes and our rusty bread 29

CITRUS RUBY TROUT
Beautiful fresh ruby trout fillet, baked in parchment with slices of orange, lemon and lime, red onion, and kalamata olives. On the side: buttered peas. 29

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI WITH SIZZLED SAGE AND WALNUTS
Plump ravioli sauteed in brown butter, and topped with sizzled sage and toasted walnuts. It’s served with a side of green peas. 28

Featured vegetable: BUTTERED GREEN PEAS

01/24/2026

Welp, we're going to be closed tonight (Saturday Jan 24), I'm afraid. We had to make this decision last night, when the snow was projected to start at 5 pm (now 9 pm, but whatcha gonna do?) Sorry folks! I'll start working on my specials menu for next week!

01/23/2026

Edit: closed Saturday Jan 24, sorry
What with the coming Snowcopolypse (Snowmageddon?) we MAY be open tomorrow (Saturday) and we may not, But there's NO snow in tonight's forcast, and we have great specials you may just want to come and eat (or order for "Keri-out".) So come make us busy tonight!
Specials January 21-24
SOUP special: TUSCAN WHITE BEAN
Our soup this week is a vegetarian white bean soup packed with nourishing veggies: kale, carrots, onions, celery, Delicata squash and tomatoes. We’re topping it with house-made rosemary garlic croutons and shredded parmesan. Cup 7, bowl 10

SALAD special: WINTER CRUNCH SALAD
Arugula, red cabbage, crisp local apples and toasted walnuts, with a creamy citrus vinaigrette on the side. small 8 large 10

KEEMA MATTAR ALOO
A spicy Indian dish of ground Angus beef with green peas and potatoes, served on basmati rice with cucumber raita, spicy coriander chutney and a papadum. 27

THAI GREEN CURRY WITH SHRIMP AND VEGETABLES
A spicy Thai coconut curry sauce, loaded with sustainable jumbo shrimp, peppers, sugar snap peas and asparagus, served on coconut rice. It’s accompanied by a Thai fresh vegetable roll with peanut dipping sauce. 29

CAMPAGNELLE WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE
The ruffles and curls of campagnelle pasta create lots of nooks and crannies for a parmesan cremini and dried porcini mushroom sauce with fresh herbs. Vegetarian, and served topped with freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, with our crusty bread. 27

Featured vegetable: MOROCCAN-SPICED ROASTED CARROTS
Carrot coins roasted with olive oil and Moroccan spices

12/19/2025

We are OPEN this weekend, so come to Salaam! We'll then be closed until we reopen on January 7. Enjoy your holiday!
Specials December 17-20
Featured soups: CURRIED CAULIFLOWER CHICKPEA
Such a cozy soup! Vegan, moderately spicy, creamy but slightly chunky, and garnished with toasted chickpeas. Cup 7, bowl 10

WAGYU SKIRT STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI
Tender Wagyu skirt steak seared on a hot cast-iron griddle, sliced across the grain, and napped with a classic Argentinian herb and garlic mixture. It’s served with your choice of sweet potato OR regular oven-fried potatoes with harissa mayo, and a cabbage, apple and carrot slaw with a creamy citrus dressing. 30

SALMON CAKES
Our lovely Bay of Fundy salmon made up into crumb-coated fritters and served with harissa mayo or tartar sauce, with your choice of sweet potato OR regular oven-fried potatoes with harissa mayo, and a cabbage, apple and carrot slaw with a creamy citrus dressing. 29

SMOKED MOZZARELLA RAVIOLI
Big ravioli with a smoked mozzarella filling, served with a Parma Rosa sauce and garnished with julienned sun-dried tomatoes. It’s accompanied by our crusty bread. 27

Featured vegetable: SWEET POTATO FRIES
Oven-fried sweet potatoes with harissa mayo on the side

12/13/2025

It's 6:10 pm on Sat Dec 13, and getting pretty snowy out there. We're going to close up so staff can get home safely. See you next week!

12/10/2025

Edit: It's 6:10 pm on Sat Dec 13, and getting pretty snowy out there. We're going to close up so staff can get home safely. See you next week!

Congratulations to the Fall 2026 Ohio University graduates!
Our specials this weekend:
Specials December 10-13
Featured soup: GREEN PEA WITH TARRAGON
A creamy bright green soup, with subtle hints of herbs, garnished with croutons of onion beet bread. Cup 7, bowl 10.

BOEUF BOURGUIGNON
Beef cubes slowly braised in red wine with carrots, pearl onions and herbs served on creamy mashed russet potatoes, with green peas and our crusty bread on the side. 29

SEA BASS AND SHRIMP MOQUECA
Chunks of sea bass and jumbo shrimp in a moderately spicy Afro-Brazilian stew, with red and green bell peppers tomatoes, organic red palm oil, coconut milk and lime juice. It’s served on basmati rice, with our crusty bread on the side. 30

MUSHROOM PAPRIKASH
A great vegetarian comfort food dish; fresh cremini, shiitake and white mushrooms and dried porcini, with lots of caramelized onion, in a rich stew made with sour cream. It’s served with fresh pappardelle pasta, with some green peas and our crusty bread on the side. 28

Featured vegetable: CREAMY MASHED RUSSET POTATOES
Always a classic… russet potatoes mashed with milk, butter, salt and pepper.

12/03/2025

Fab specials if I say so myself! And don't miss the Dubai Chocolate mosaic cake!

Specials December 3-6

Featured soup: ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE

Roasted fennel, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, carrots and garlic blended with vegetable stock, fresh herbs and a little cream. Cup 7, bowl 10.

SHELLFISH-STUFFED SHELLS

These rich stuffed shells are packed with sustainably-sourced crabmeat and shrimp, and baked with a creamy béchamel and golden, buttery panko crumbs. We’ll serve them with warm crusty bread and a side of broccoli with lemon. 30

MOROCCAN LAMB MEATBALLS

Tender meatballs of ground lamb seasoned with orange zest and fresh mint, with a sour cherry and pomegranate molasses glaze, served with warm flatbread and a warm salad of pearl couscous, feta, heirloom cherry tomatoes and herbs. 29

VEGETARIAN STUFFED SHELLS

Ricotta, Parmesan and fresh mozzarella and spinach stuffed into jumbo shells and baked with a hearty pomodoro sauce. We’ll serve them with warm crusty bread and a side of broccoli with lemon. 27

Featured vegetable; FRESH BROCCOLI

Florets of fresh broccoli, lightly blanched then sauteed with olive oil, salt and pepper and served with lemon

And don't miss our featured dessert: DUBAI CHOCOLATE MOSAIC CAKE

A decadent take on the Turkish mosaic cake; crisp kataifi, pistachio paste and a rich chocolate sauce layered with crushed butter cookies.

11/26/2025

We are CLOSED on Wednesday and Thursday this week, for Thanksgiving. We'll re-open for Friday and Saturday though! Our specials: Specials November 28 and 29

Featured soup: CREAMY CARROT GINGER
A blended soup of roasted carrots, coconut milk, fresh ginger and garlic, topped with a chili oil swirl. Cup 7, bowl 10

CITRUS RUBY TROUT
Beautiful fresh ruby trout fillet, baked in parchment with slices of orange, lemon and lime, red onion, and kalamata olives. On the side: a cold salad of orzo, cherry tomatoes, green peas and fresh dill, with a light citrus dressing. 29

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI WITH BROWN BUTTER AND WALNUTS
Our butternut squash-filled ravioli is sauteed in a bit of fragrant brown butter and garnished with walnuts, parmesan and sizzled sage, and accompanied by green peas. 27

Featured vegetable: ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH
Locally grown delicata squash from Cowdery Farm, roasted with olive oil, garlic and rosemary