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Enjoyed my dinner at Saffys but I think the most memorable part was the Azorean wine which is hard to come by in LA and always delicious. The skewers certainly were good too, my favorite was the Iberian pork and veal kebab. The chicken shishlik was probably my second favorite followed by the lamb and beef shishlik which were I thought just ok. Same with the marinated olives, which were a nice snack before the main meal. I was actually pretty impressed with the gem salad though it was not very large to share among a group. The hummus ful came with delicious bread that I liked too. Mushrooms were good but I recently had killer mushrooms elsewhere so these just paled in comparison All in all none of the food was bad but I certainly will not be battening down the hatches to come here again soon. Not to mention our servers weren't particularly the most friendly despite our exorbitant bill
The latest spot from the Bestia and Bavel team. Visited for a birthday and the energy was great, though it didn't quite hit the same highs as their other spots. * Hummus & Onion and Endive: The absolute highlights. Flavors were on point. * The Catch: Overall, the seasoning was way too aggressive. The salt/spice level was so intense it was actually a bit hard to finish the meal. * Wine Pairing: A crisp glass of white wine is a must--it was the only thing saving me from the heavy, over-seasoned dishes. Service was decent. Professional enough, but nothing extraordinary. Verdict: A bit of a letdown. Visually stunning and definitely has the "cool" factor but they need to dial back the salt.
Parking is challenging but street parking and valet are two best option. Street parking down the street helps but be on the luck permit signs. Love the outdoor space and indoor mix. Though I feel inside was a bit cramped. We wanted to order some special items but they were out of it so we have to keep the items basic : gem salad,lobster skewers and beef kebabs. All are insatiable ! Will return for the items once more.
Came here to catch up with a friend and had a lovely Sunday evening dinner here on the patio. The items we ordered: Peruvian scallop crudo - fresh and packs a punch of heat Hummus tahini - creamy and well done, perfect to dip with the toast Gem Salad - fresh and well dressed for a perfect bite each time Beets - the eggplant puree this was served in was superb Saffy's Dish Kebab - unique and a huge portion, the meat was tender and juicy and served with very flavorful yogurt and rice Try the cocktails too, the Bee's Knees and my favorite the Mango Lassi, were very refreshing. Would love to come back sometime and try a few of the other items.
I love both Saffy's and Bestia. I hadn't been to Saffy's in a year or more and I remember it being very good. This time we came for brunch (mid Feb.) and it was as I remember it, but dinner is definitely more so my vibe. For brunch, we ordered the lamb pita (my favorite, eat it while it's hot), shakshuka, warm pita and hummus, and whichever salad was newly added to the menu. Everything was delicious, but the pita was my favorite. Very satisfying with the pickles! Parking in the area sucks, there's valet AT DINNER time, and the restaurant closes at 2pm if you're coming for lunch. Service was polite, but unfortunately we had to leave as they were re-opening for dinner. All in all, come for dinner and try some delicious Middle Eastern food.
It's so weird to eat somewhere when everything tastes amazing, except the thing you really wanted. It's an unusual experience emotionally haha. Anyway what I loved was that you had your choice of free water in the forms of still or sparkling. You get your own dispenser you can use. Next, let's talk about the Arabic breakfast. The salad was made well and the dressing felt quite balanced. The brioche had everything you would want in a brioche and the seeds gave it a nice touch. This was made extremely well. The clotted cream with wildflower honey, you could tell the ingredients were of the highest quality. The feeling you get when you eat this is of top tier ingredients and it just is quite satisfying. I love how the olives were marinated as well. In the shakshuka, you could tell they source dark yolk eggs, because the eggs have so much flavor. Where it all fell short for me though was the shakshuka itself. I love shakshuka. But not this one. When the entire Arabic breakfast came out, the first thing I asked was if I ordered the shakshuka individually, if it would be bigger or the same size. They said it would be the same size, which was disappointing, because this is the smallest shakshuka I have ever seen. Next, instead of being piping hot like a fresh shakshuka made in its own cocotte like how other places do it, the shakshuka was quite lukewarm. It wasn't nearly as satisfying as other shakshukas I have had. While the shakshuka had flavor, it lacked the boldness I would've expected from such a dish, which left me disappointed. But everything else was amazing, which makes the experience really weird. Like you have everything you can rave about, but sometimes you can't, so I don't know. The service is cool. You order at the counter and someone brings your food out. The ambiance is chill and outdoors or indoors with big tables. It's a neat spot. If I come back, I'm definitely going to order something else instead, because this isn't really a shakshuka spot to me...
I really liked this spot. Went on a Saturday night around 7:30 and it was really crowded but they managed to get us seated. The food everyone was ordering looked super good. We started with the hummus tahini with their house bread which was pretty tasty as a starter. Then we shared the dish kabob which came with yogurt and turmeric rice. Also very good. I loved the onions and tomatoes in it and we poured the meat juice over the rice with yogurt and then squeezed the line over it. Chefs kiss . Ambiance was lively and social. Would go back to try the pomegranate lamb! They ran out when we tried to order as it's pretty popular.
If you've got cool thick glasses and great hair you are in! The vibe is cool. The drinks are creative and refreshing. The hummus and thick cut seed crusted brioche type bread is other worldly. The pickled vegetables were crisp with a delightful brightness - the blocks of cheese were chalky and unpleasant. The falafel is out of this world - hot, not too large, elevated. The charred celery root is reminiscent of sunchokes - savory and satisfying. The kebabs came on swords like the needle of Aria Stark. The chicken was moist and flavorful but not special. The tres leches was saturated and lush; the praline soft serve was pedestrian and needed a crunch to elevate it. Overall, epic meal with minor room for improvement.
As a fan of Bestia and Bavel, I had similar expectations for Saffy's, which is the 3rd restaurant from its owners. It's been a highly recommended foodie destination for some time now, but that didn't stop it from being packed with a lively, buzzy crowd on a Friday evening. My husband I ordered the following: - Hummus Ful (3.5/5): This was the most highly recommended appetizer, so I wanted to see what the hummus was all about. It came with a soft, jammy egg that we broke up into the hummus, along with two thick slices of challah bread. It's different from the typical pita bread that tends to accompany hummus, and while it was soft and fluffy, I didn't find anything notable about this dish. - Peruvian Scallop Crudo (5/5): Each small bite packed a bright punch of flavor that was both citrusy and spicy. The scallops were so tender and refreshing; I could've eaten another five plates of this if I had no self control. - Beef & Lamb Kebab (3.5/5): The beef was tender and flavorful, where you could taste the char from the open fire grill it was just cooked in. Enjoyable, but not especially distinctive. Comparable dishes can be found at half the price in many Middle Eastern spots around LA. My husband ordered the lamb kebab and had similar sentiments. - Red Snapper Tagine (3.5/5): I had never had tagine before so I was most excited for this dish. The presentation when it was served was impressive, but the flavors, again were nothing notable. The sauce was thin and watery and fish was also a bit overcooked and not tender. - Pluot Cobbler (3.5/5) - I love stone fruit and had been eyeing this dessert but it just wasn't all that memorable. The sweet cheese biscuit was a bit too strong in the cheese flavor and wasn't a great complement to the sweet and tangy pluots. Our server provided decent service, but towards the end of our meal when things got busier, we didn't hear from him much as much. The service reminded me of my last experience at Bavel, where the same thing happened when the restaurant filled up. While I'm glad we finally tried Saffy's to see what the hype was all about, it felt like more like you're paying more for the vibes. I can see how this restaurant can be fun to visit for a night on the town, but in terms of Middle Eastern food, I'd probably stick to the Glendale area instead.
I enjoy Saffy's and know I'll get a good meal whenever I come here. My 2 friends and I met a reservation and were seated quickly. The server recommend recommended that we get 3 to 4 appetizers and entrées to share. We ended up getting five appetizers and one entrée to share and thought it was more than enough food. We ended up actually packing them and taking it to go. (honestly if I can do everything over again, I would've taken out the entrée, which consisted of two kebabs). What we got: Appetizers - gem salad: not only is the salad really pretty but it's very tasty. It's super easy to share because it's like a little lettuce cups so it's easily divisible. - Green falafel: also a very easy dish to share since all the falafel comes individually. It comes on top sauce, which was all a great flavor combination. The falafel was nicely flavored and had a good texture. - hummus ful: incredibly creamy hummus. I love the bread that it came with. The hard boiled egg was also a great combo w the hummus bread! We ended up having to get more bread in order to eat the rest of the hummus! - shrimp and vegetable tempura: this came in three big pieces of shrimp and vegetable tempura. It didn't come separately like shrimp versus veggies. Rather it came all combined together, which made it very easy to divide and conquer between the three of us. Nice creamy sauce it came with. - roasted mushroom: this appetizer was also very tasty. It comes with a runny egg in the middle that you're supposed to pull towards the mushrooms. It's a good dish, but without something to sop it up, it was kind of runny. You need either bread or rice or something with it. Entree - 2 skewers: Chicken: this came in 2 big pieces/chunks which was a tad awkward for sharing between 3 people but the chicken itself was good and juicy. Beef kebab: this is like a ground beef kebab so it was easy to break apart and had a good amount of spices in it. Overall, a lovely time and always a solid meal. I'd recommend to any of my friends! :) My only hyper specific quirk was that I had some cork pieces in my wine and I had informed the server about it. The server came back with wine in a cup that I assume was the same (since it had lip marks on it?). I guess my one suggestion(?) would be that I would've appreciated a new glass and the wine being poured in front of me bc it sent my mind spiraling whether the cup was mine or a different cup, whether i was given the same wine w just the cork pieces removed (and if so... how did they remove it?), or if they tossed the wine and just refilled my glass. lol! It's so insignificant but it still lingered in my mind through dinner and even on the drive home. I recognize it's such a dumb thing to be hung up on and I'm sure it's the latter scenario (new wine in same glass), but yeah... dunno why it stuck with me. Maybe it's an appearances thing for peace of mind? (This is def more about my personal quirks than the restaurant!) This 100% doesn't change my feelings about this place at all! I still love Saffy's, have been here before, and fully intend to come back again! Lastly~ parking: $13 valet, metered street parking, or free parking 2 blocks down. Beware of permitted parking on residential side streets.
Came here for a girls' dinner and were really excited since this is the team behind Bestia and Bavel (both favorites of ours). Saffy's did not disappoint. Even on a Tuesday night, the restaurant was full, bustling, and buzzing with energy. The crowd was definitely trendy, which added to the fun vibe. Parking-wise, there is valet, but I was able to find street parking without too much trouble. Heads up: they won't seat you until your full party is present. We were lucky enough to sit at the chef's table, which was a great experience to see the kitchen at work. Starters: * Peruvian scallops - super refreshing with the citrus amba, though it definitely has a little kick * Roasted celery root - WOW. I had no idea celery root could taste that good! Main Dish: * Saffy's Dish Kebab - we snagged the last one and it was mind-blowingly good. So tender and flavorful. My only wish is that it was served on a metal plate so it stayed warmer, as the meat cooled down fairly quickly. * Red snapper Tagine - Delicious and nicely cooked. Dessert sealed the deal -- the banana cake with swirl soft serve was fantastic and the perfect way to end the meal. We ended up being some of the last people in the restaurant. They never rushed us, though we could tell they were starting to clean up, so we wrapped things up on our own. Service throughout the night was friendly and attentive, with staff checking in just the right amount. One thing to note: there is a 4% Healthy LA surcharge to support staff health and medical benefits. Overall, a great dinner and absolutely worth checking out if you love Bestia and Bavel.
Ambiance is good. Nothing to complain, given it's a $$$ scale place. Food was very average, given the high price I paid. Among most of the higher scale Mediterranean /middle eastern places I've been, I'd vote for Rumis kitchen over this at all time. Service was mid - they didn't let me in because Im missing a member from a party - that is such a stupid rule. They also didn't let me order appetizers early and insisted on ordering everything at once. Why is that? The waiter kept rushing us to finish food. I was a bit upset by her attitude. Food was just ok honestly. I expected so much more
Charming restaurant with a tasty refreshed (refreshing?) menu. Came here for dinner with a few friends and split family style and had a great time. The Peruvian scallop crudo was a light tasty start and the hummus, tempura, and endive salad were solids. The roasted kohlrabi was just alright in my opinion. The skewer entree (choice of 4) is delicious and a nice option to split with people. Drinks were all amazing. Cocktails were a little tropical/more fruit focused, but not a bad thing. read more
5 months ago
After reading reviews, seems like dinner is the ideal time to go in, but wanted to try their brunch. Was able to get street parking, which I feel might be a bit hard at times. The staff was super friendly, were happy to be there and recommended the Swedish cardamom rolls. Went with the Arabic breakfast and a cardamom roll for dessert. The food was amazing. The Shashua was not as vicious as I'm used to, but still delicious. The whipped sweet butter with honey was amazing with the fresh bread. Was a nice casual atmosphere for lunch. Will have to go back for dinner. read more
1 year ago
saffy's has been on our list for some time now, but we finally managed to stop by for dinner to celebrate our anniversary. to keep things short and sweet, food, service, and ambiance all exceeded our expectations. the lobster skewer was absolutely stand-out (spicy, but full of flavor) and the kebabs were nothing short of perfect. there's an incredible attention to detail in the plating of each of our dishes and everything tasted as good as it looked. cannot wait to come back and try more of the menu! worth every penny. read more
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Every time I come here, I'm even more impressed than the last. It's def a special spot. Our server last week was so friendly, helpful, and welcoming. It was a lively and fun vibe. We tried some new dishes this time, such as the clarified milk cocktail, old fashioned cocktail, beets, chicken shawarma, chicken turmeric, and soft serve. Loved the cocktails. The beets over the roasted eggplant were amazing! If you like baba ghanoush, you'd like this. The chicken shawarma was good, but I prob wouldn't order it again. I would also skip the soft serve next time. The turmeric chicken was delish! We also ordered my usual favs: Peruvian scallops, lobster skewers, and the banana cake. I even ordered an extra banana cake to go. I love it so much. I've had their kabobs before and the beef and lamb are amazing. Their red snapper tagine is also really good, but I didn't order it this time because I wanted to try some new dishes. I'd like to try their little gems next time and maybe a hummus. I think this place might be tied as one of my favorite LA restaurants w Bestia. read more
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We went here for my birthday last year and if you like Mediterranean food, you would love this place. The food is so flavorful and also visually appealing too. The only thing we didn't like was that it was kinda loud and it was hard to hear each other. But we would definitely come back for the food again. read more
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Came here for my wife's birthday and we had an amazing time. Parking is tough in the area, but they have valet. Service was friendly and our server explained each of the dishes and what he recommended. We came for dinner. Would definitely recommend reservations. I could imagine it would be close to impossible to walk-in. Food was amazing and we truly enjoyed everything we ordered. We tried a little bit of everything but the celery root was one of our faves. In the background you can see the staff toasting up fresh bread and pita. We were truly amazed at everything we had. An amazing dinner and we can't wait to come back. read more
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Loved our experiences at Saffy's! It's pricey but worth it-never thought I'd willingly pay $16 for hummus but here we are. I've been here twice and haven't had a bad dish. The challah bread that comes with the aforementioned hummus is divine. Loved the fried seabass as well, though I wish it came with a side of rice or bread. The skewers are a good portion size and very juicy. For two people, two appetizers and an entree are probably more than enough. As a fan of Bestia, I was excited to try Saffy's and it didn't disappoint. Service is just as good, with many staff members walking around refilling drinks and clearing your table. Servers are friendly and give great recommendations. Indoor seating is cute but can get kind of loud, so I'd sit outside if you want to be able to have a conversation with your group. Make a reservation if you can! read more
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A sister restaurant to Bavel and Bestia but a little bit more casual. Food is amazing!! The menu slightly changes. We love the all the hummus dishes, the endive salad is a must and the fish tangine dish served with coconut rice. And make sure to save room For the dessert, I love the soft serve. The flavor changes but everytime I go, it's so good!! They have outdoor seating and if you have a dog, you can have your dog sit with you outside. There is street parking available but make sure to read the signs. If not, valet parking. read more
7 months ago
My life is forever changed for the better after eating at Saffy's! I was visiting from out of town, and my best friend made us reservations for dinner and checking in and being sat was a breeze. The service was fantastic; I did not once have an empty glass and we were asked a few times if we wanted fresh plates which we politely declined, but that is very considerate that guests are asked. The vibe is relaxed but elevated at the same time and I love the open layout and modern decor. We started strong with appetizers, and what I consider to be my favorite dish I tried, the Peruvian scallop crudo. If you try anything, please let it be that. It truly blew me away! The gem salad has to be one of the best ways to eat greens; the texture and flavors are so well balanced it's absolutely delicious. The hummus was fresh and creamy and the beats were unique and tasty! The beef kabobs came out hot and deliciously seasoned. This was a wonderful dining experience for me and I am still thinking about those scallops! read more
Service Is impecable, lots of attention to detail. Food Is probably a 3.5 but the service was a 6 - they create space for the food bc it's tapas style, refilled waters, on top of drinks, and the staff is all young/hip/nice and really know how to create a great time. The music is great & loved the open kitchen look! Also, lobster skewer was the best! There is valet or some street parking. read more
My friend and I truly enjoyed Saffy's. It was atmospheric without being stuffy and while the tables are close-ish together I could easily hear and communicate with my friend. We went on a Wednesday night at 6pm and the place was already pretty booked. While I would strongly suggest having a reservation there is a small bar where if you're lucky you can grab a seat. The staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and attentive without being annoying. Our server suggested ordering 2-3 starters and 2 entrees for the 2 of us. That would have been way too much food for us so I'm glad we opted for 2 starters and 1 entree. As it is we had some left overs. To start we had to order a hummus after reading a handful of reviews and we chose the hummus ful ($17) and per out servers suggestion, opted for the team favorite, the tempura kabocha squash & fennel ($26). Hummus ful: The fava beans added to the thickness of the dish and the serrano's and tomato help cut the creamy consistency. The soft boiled egg was a nice touch and the challah bread was perfect. I have never paired the 2 (hummus and challah) but it was a great combo. Tempura kabocha squash & fennel: This was dish fine. The herb serrano aioli dip was the star with the perfect amount of heat. The tempura vegetables, while nicely cooked, were just that. It was a light dish which probably all we had room for. For our main we chose 2 skewers ($40): lamb kebab and beef shishlik Both proteins were delicious. I believe it was one of the managers who had suggested ordering these 2, if we went the skewer route, and she was right. The habanero on the lamb gave it a nice heat and perfect contrast to the yogurt and mint on the beef. The skewers are accompanied by laffa, tahini chopped salad, chili crunch, and beet amba. Put all this together and it is a delicious bite. All in all I greatly enjoyed Saffy's and while the parking is difficult (thankfully there is valet) I will be back to try other dishes. read more
We got this place as a recommendation from a friend while we were visiting LA. PSA: This place was so good that we went two days in a row. First, they have a super nice outdoor seating area and there's Wi-Fi, so you can get work done (lots of people have laptops!)- biggest downside is that there are no outdoor plugs, so come with your devices charged if you plan to work. Then there was the food. Arabic breakfast:4/5- deducting 1 because the shashuka was not my favorite, but literally every other part of it was delicious (including the salad which I am still thinking about ) The beef and lamb brisket sandwich: 6/5 this was SO good and the reason we came back a second day in a row. Just trust me and get it, this sandwich is saucy and delicious Highly highly recommend this spot- service was quick and friendly, ambiance was awesome, and food was unbeatable. read more
1 year ago
Saffy's is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in LA! It's on the pricey side but the food is always great- I'm always looking forward to see what's new on the menu. I always get hummus and their chicken shishlik skewers (who knew chicken could be so good!) and try a new appetizer/dessert. One of my favorite desserts was a strawberry cake but it hasn't been back on the menu in a while. This time we were pleasantly surprised by their celery root! I never had celery root before but it was delicious. It's definitely worth coming to once in a while. read more
4.5 Stars TLDR: 5 stars for the menu, less 0.5 star due to our long wait (weren't able to get seated until 50 minutes after our scheduled reservation time) Standouts Hummus ful: ORDER THIS. WITHOUT HESITATION. I was truly blown away by the flavor, loved the inclusion of eggs, and now wish that all hummus comes with sesame-crusted challah bread. Incredible. Would come back for this dish alone. Chicken skewer: Probably my favorite of the 4 skewers we ordered - I was not expecting it to be this tender and with such crispy juicy skin. Amazing. (Note: $20/skewer is definitely pricey but they come with hefty amounts of meat! Also 4 is definitely too many for 2 people but we were so hungry after waiting almost an hour to get seated so now we have delicious leftovers for the week) Red snapper tagine: Loved the flavor and spices, and the accompanying coconut rice. Fish was just a tad overcooked. Staff were exceptional. Some complimentary sparkling wine to start us off due to us celebrating an event, which was such a nice touch for our evening. Our waters were constantly refilled, plates were swapped for clean plates, and our waitress was so pleasant. read more
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Soooo good! My second time visiting Saffy's in Hollywood and it's so tasty. The service was really amazing! shout out our server Shavonne and the sweet bar back from Mexico City. Now the food! Def the reason we're all here. Literally everything i've ever had here has been amazing. Hummus tahini, mussels, lamb skewers! all so so good. The ambience is nice too but the reason you come to saffy's is def for the scrumptious meal. yum! read more
Saffy's and Bavel both serve Middle Eastern North African cuisine. Saffy's boasts that "it's a Middle Eastern restaurant rooted in traditional flavors and executed using modern techniques. In this intimate space, you'll be greeted by warm and energetic hospitality,flavors and dishes reminiscent of Middle-Eastern home-style cooking, and unexpected takes on classic desserts. Whatever magic "modern techniques" they used to bring out all the flavors of their traditional Middle Eastern recipes, they got it right. We enjoyed dish after dish of such delightful flavors and textures.I especially liked the turmeric mussels. The mussels were super fresh and ahh so flavorful. Each mussel was cooked to perfection. I would not be surprised if each mussel was hand picked to be the right size and freshness. The slightly spicy coconut lime cream sauce was such a great compliment to the mussel that I kept the sauce to try on the other dishes. We followed the appetizers with Saffy's Gem Salad. A salad made of plump lettuce leaves perfectly laid out and seasoned. You can enjoy this salad one leaf at a time. The tahini based dressing had just the right mixture of sweetness, spiciness and tanginess of feta. We also had the Lobster kabob appetizer. If we had to forgo one dish this evening, the Lobster kabob would be it.Don't get me wrong the flavor was amazing but $40 for 5 pieces of lobster the size that is slightly bigger than a marble. A bit excessive. While I am on the topic of excessive, picture 5 little balls of lobster meat shish kabobed with a heavy duty metal skewer that was way too big. In fact it was sticking out at both ends of the plate and was about the width of our two person table. The plating for these lobster balls was horrendous. The Red Snapper Tagine was just heavenly. Ok I'm a fish lover and I think most westerners waste way too much of the fish in their cooking but with this dish I don't care. This dish had a perfect blend of flavors. The turmeric, the finely sliced serrano peppers, cilantro, coconut rice,,,yes all the magic blend that went into making this dish "do it to me one more time"! Baby! Bringing up the rear was the Table Kabob. Thinking back on how I would describe this dish, I thought about a traditional Chinese dish called "meat cookie" , basically a round patty of ground steamed meat in its own sauce.Ok, it looks like that but that is as far as that comparison goes. This was a flavorful "cookie" of meat made of beef and lamb with perfectly sliced and grilled mini onion on top. At first bite I thought, meh , it tasted ok. Then I realized that I had not doused it with Saff's housemade yogurt. Wow what a difference that made. The yogurt changed the whole complexion of that dish. It went from a dish that was too heavy on the protein and was overpowering onioned to a meat dish that balances itself out to a much more delicate entree. The only dish I would not recommend at all. In fact it is really not a dish but was just bad overall. That would be their coffee. Nothing like a great cup of coffee or espresso after a great meal but don't go for Saffy's coffee, both their drip and their espresso were lukewarm. Both were way too bright, tart and acidic. The service was ok. Our server started out great but we were a bit ignored towards the end of the meal. I understand Saffy's may be going with the casual look for their staff but they should probably up their dress code a bit. It would be nice to more easily recognize a staff member vs a patron or maybe the server would be the person with a t-shirt that is about to have seen better days? Overall? The food was great Next time? Wood-fire Shawarma Plate and Peruvian Scallop Crudo. read more
AMAZING!!! Me and my partner came here last night and we're still talking about how good it was. For drinks, we ordered the sour and the americano (cocktail). Both were incredibly balanced and creative. I also ordered the mango lassi cocktail which was also incredibly delicious. I loved the ice they used in all the drinks. We split the 'hummus ful' which I think is the best hummus I've ever had along with the bread which was out of this world. The gem salad was so creative and delicious. For the main courses we got the wood-fire shawarma plate and two skewers (chicken shishlik and beef shishlik. These were the perfect amount to share and even have some left overs. The sauces on the side of each dish were extraordinary. For dessert we split the swirled soft serve which was a swirl of tahitian vanilla amaro nonino and blackberry buttermilk. I think we regretted splitting it because by the end it was done we wanted another one. The ambiance is elevated but not super fancy. It is incredible food you would get at a high-end place but a more casual atmosphere. The service is also what you would get at a high-end place. It gets busy but they manage to stay on top of everything. There is very limited street parking nearby and valet is expensive but it might be your only option. I cannot wait to come back. read more
At first, I was a bit skeptical of the authenticity of this place with its interior straight out of a modern Gatsby fantasy. Think splashes of pink, gold accents, and white marble everywhere. But their Mediterranean fare impressed me with dishes like the baba ghanoush which made it clear this place is the real deal. Top that off with an impressive cocktail menu, and you've got a spot that's as stylish as it is delicious. read more
8 months ago
* Price: reasonable for a Micheline restaurant. Cocktail $18, appetizer $15 to $40. Entrée $40 to $50. Shareable portions. 4+ stars. * Ambiance: cute restaurant tuck in transient neighborhood. Art deco. Friendly and relaxing atmosphere. 4 stars. * Location: East Hollywood area next to Scientology church. Not far from Ktown, Thai town, Hollywood walk, Siverlake areas. Valet or street parkings. Paid parking at Kaiser parking lot on North Edgemont. The area can be a bit transient. 3 stars. * Meals: compact menu but everything is so delicious! 5 stars. * Service: friendly and pleasant from the host to bartenders. 5 stars. We work in the area and have eyeed on Saffy's for years... finally came here after work with a visiting friend. We did not have reservation... walked in on a Friday night... waited for about 20 min. They have a small coffee shop next to the main restaurant where you can order drinks and food from Saffy's. We sat at the bar. Our bartender took orders for food and drink. She gave us very good advice. - drinks: mango lassy and milk punch ($18 each). - Meals: Peruvian scallop crudo ($28): tender, citrussy, a touch of Chilli and salt. So good. The flavor is burst in my mouth. Hummus tahini ($16): very smooth with spiciness from zhough or spicy cilantro sauce, spreads over sweet challah breads. Highly recommended. Grilled onion and endive salad ($22): endives are so fresh and crunchy, balanced with sweetness and slightly grilled onion. Very refreshing! Red snapper tagine ($52): slow cook in a clay pot. The aroma of the food and the presentation is matched the taste of the dish. Snapper is so moist and well cooked, paired with coconut rice. Final verdict: worth the hype! read more
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Any updates with dog policy for 2024? Are they still allowed at the outdoor patio?
I saw a lady with 2 dogs on the patio around 8pm so I want to say they are still allowed.
What on the menu is vegan?
Not much. You can probably view the menu on line or call them.
What is the parking situation?
Use the valet. The neighborhood streets (except for meters) are no parking after 6 PM and they ticket like crazy every time I am here. :(
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