Saffron - Modern Indian Dining

4.8

779 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

223 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5771

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2 people

Apr 2, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Innovative

A modern twist to traditional Indian Cuisine elevating the dining experience with its Artful Presentation & Contemporary Design

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Contemporary Indian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 539-4980
Website
http://www.saffronmke.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
223 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5771
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Parking details
None

Popular dishes

Saffron Canapé Flight
Lamb Tart | Duck Croquette | Sweet Potato Achappam | Crab Pie Tee | Fish Taco
Truffle Mushroom Masala Dosa
Shiitake & Porcini Mushroom | Truffle oil | Tamarind Black Garlic Chutney
Chicken 65
Crispy Kataifi | Podi Masala | Sour Cream
Chettinad Crab Cake
Lump & Jumbo Crab | Chettinad Spices | Curry Leaf Aioli
Hash Brown Chaat
Potato Salli | Beetroot Yogurt | Tamarind | Chickpea | Togarashi
Pulled Tandoori Chicken Bao Bun
Marinated Chicken | Sautéed Peppers | Steamed Bao Bun
Tandoori Shrimp
Marinated Shrimp | Signature Saffron Spice Blend | Sweet Peppers | Mustard Oil
Truffle Lamb Keema Sliders
Minced Lamb | Truffle Oil | Pickled Onion
Tandoori Chicken Momos
Ground Chicken Dumplings| Chili Aioli
Kolkata Beetroot Chop
Crispy Beetroot Cutlet | Goat Cheese | Pickled Beets | Mint Sauce
Smoked Kashmiri Chicken Tikka
Cardamom | House spices | Cranberry Gel
Achari Paneer Tikka
Indian Pickle Marinated Cottage Cheese | Onions | Peppers
Crispy Cauliflower
Spiced Cauliflower | Signature Sauce | Ginger & Garlic Emulsion
Shrimp Koliwada Taco
Garlic Aioli | Radish | Salsa
Samosa Sampler
Assorted Indian Puff Pastries - Potatoes Peas & Jalepeno Cheese

Entrees

Served with side of saffron rice

Saffron Butter Chicken
Smoked Chicken | Signature Red Pepper Tomato Sauce | Fenugreek
Lamb Shank Biryani
Basmati Rice | Paella Style | Served with Boondi & Avocado Raita
Awadhi Chicken Korma
Chicken Morsels | Cashew infused Korma Sauce | Nutmeg
Charred Paneer Steak
Cottage cheese | Red Pepper Coulis | Smoked Tomato based Curry | Pesto
Branzino Malabar Curry
Wrapped in Banana Leaf | Tamarind infused Coconut Curry | Chili Oil
Smoked Tandoori Lamb Chops
Smoked Lamb | Signature Saffron Spice Blend | Mint Mayo | Oak Wood Chips
Beetroot Ricotta Kofta
Beetroot Ricotta stuffed Dumplings | Brown Onion Infused Cashew Sauce | Chives
Shrimp Alleppey Curry
Green Mango Coconut Sauce | Fennel Plant | Curry Leaf | Mustard Seeds
Mushroom Do Pyaza
Tandoori Pickle Mushrooms | Spinach Puree | Apricot Gel
Lobster Saffron Malai
Lobster tail | Saffron infused Sauce | Served with Quinoa Pulao
Smoked Goat Curry
Slow cooked Bone-in Goat | Smoked Paprika | Ghee | Onion & Tomato Sauce
Lamb Madras Curry
Boneless lamb | Coconut Infused Madras Spice Sauce | Herb Oil
Jackfruit Biryani
Jackfruit | Assorted Roasted Vegetables | Basmati Rice | Paella Style | Served with Boondi & Avocado Raita

Accompaniments

Gunpowder Calamari
Amritsari Fry Calamari | Curry Leaf Aioli
Dal Makhani
Overnight Slow Cooked Black Lentils | Cream Drizzle
Chickpea Masala
Spiced Garbanzo Beans | Green Chili | Coriander
Butternut Squash Bharta
Mashed Butternut Squash | Onion | Tomato | Green Peas
Pomegranate & Avocado Raita
Roasted Cumin | Black Salt | Yogurt
Saffron Rice
Saffron | Aromatic Basmati Rice

Breads

Rosemary Naan
Black Garlic Naan
Truffle Naan
Garlic Naan
Fig Naan
Gluten Free Bread
Lacha Paratha
Plain / Butter Naan
Roti (Whole Wheat)

After Party

24 Carat Coffee Stone
Chocolate | Coffee | Gold Leaf
Sweet Potato
Bread Pudding | Sweet Potato Ice cream | Berries
Shahi Tukda
Crispy Brioche | Saffron Crème
Foggy Assorted Kulfi
Pistachio Kulfi | Rose Kulfi | Mango Kulfi | Cardamom Kulfi
Kullar Chai
Chai tea latte served in clay cup

Three Course Dinner

$80 per person | entire table must participate

Course 1
Choose any 1 from Small Plates
Course 2
Choose any 1 from Entrees | Served with Bread, Rice, & Black Lentils
Course 3
Chef Choice Dessert

What 779 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wisconsin
Innovative
Wisconsin
Healthy
Milwaukee
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Milwaukee
Innovative
Milwaukee
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Saffron - Modern Indian Dining offers a "remarkable" fusion of traditional and modern Indian cuisine with "elevated presentations and taste profiles." Diners consistently praise the "amazing" food, "stunning" cocktails, and "attentive" service. The "cozy yet modern ambiance" makes it perfect for special occasions or casual dining. Highly recommended for an "incredible" dining experience.

779 Reviews

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Ashlynne
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic. We got the crab cake, the lamb curry, and the lobster saffron malai. We also had garlic naan and the 24 carat coffee stones. Everything was 5 stars, absolutely delicious. Such high quality food with amazing flavor. The naan was the best I’ve ever had. The curry was so flavorful and the meat was tender. Amazing experience all around, the actual space is beautiful and the drinks are expertly crafted too. We will absolutely be back soon.
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Chris VIP
Philadelphia19 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful. The bar staff was great while we waited, the food was deep, rich and flavorful. Highly recommend.
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Karyn VIP
Chicago11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely a delicious dinner. The crispy cauliflower was a standout among many standouts. Can’t wait to go back.
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Elisa VIP
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Indian food I’ve ever had, and I’ve been to a handful of high-end Indian restaurants in Chicago and SF. This is high-end Indian food, so while you’ll find some traditional dishes, most (including the traditional dishes) are elevated presentations and taste profiles. I’ve never had a bad meal here. The drinks are also some of the best in the city.
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OpenTable Diner
Key West6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Tremendous overall A thought. The server directed all his communication toward me, the male. My wife noticed and was not pleased Something to think about
Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded on March 17, 2025
Thank you for dining with us! We will pass this on to our team and take this into account going forward.
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Lauren
Milwaukee5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went here for my birthday and had a lovely experience, they had many cool cocktails, and amazing food, highly recommend!
Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded on March 17, 2025
Thank you so much, Lauren! Your review means so much to us.
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Irene
San Francisco25 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance was really nice perfect for date night intimate. The food was really good didn’t know what to expect. I’m not a food expert but I believe a modern twist on classic Indian cuisine. Had vegetarian /pescatarian options which was really good as well.
Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded on March 17, 2025
Thank you for dining with us Irene! We truly appreciate you taking the time to visit and review Saffron, and are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us.
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Amy
Milwaukee5 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was very good especially the Butter chicken. The Salmon was also very good. Presentation of the food was excellent but portions were relatively small for the price. We all loved our cocktails with beautiful presentation! Atmosphere was very good with a fun vibe. Service was excellent with attentive but not overbearing waitstaff. Overall we very much enjoyed our dining experience at Saffron.
Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded on March 17, 2025
Thank you so much for dining with us Amy! We truly appreciate your review and are so glad to hear you enjoyed your overall experience with us.
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Chelsea VIP
Chicago15 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time there and it was just as great this time! The food and cocktails are delicious. Great presentation
Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded on March 17, 2025
Thank you for dining with us Chelsea! We appreciate your feedback and hope to have you back soon.
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Daniel
Milwaukee1 review
4.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent top quality Indian food. If you love Indian this can be worth the cost.
Saffron - Modern Indian DiningResponded on February 22, 2025
Thank you for dining with us Daniel! We appreciate your feedback and hope to have you back soon.
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Saffron - Modern Indian Dining is rated 4.8 stars by 779 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Apr 2, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Google Map for Saffron - Modern Indian Dining

223 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5771

Additional information

Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Contemporary Indian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.saffronmke.com/
Phone number
(414) 539-4980

Saffron - Modern Indian Dining

Make a reservation

Additional information

Fig Naan

Tandoori Shrimp

Pulled Tandoori Chicken Bao Bun

Small Plates

Saffron Canapé Flight

Truffle Mushroom Masala Dosa

Chicken 65

Chettinad Crab Cake

Hash Brown Chaat

Pulled Tandoori Chicken Bao Bun

Tandoori Shrimp

Truffle Lamb Keema Sliders

Tandoori Chicken Momos

Kolkata Beetroot Chop

Smoked Kashmiri Chicken Tikka

Achari Paneer Tikka

Crispy Cauliflower

Shrimp Koliwada Taco

Samosa Sampler

Entrees

Saffron Butter Chicken

Lamb Shank Biryani

Awadhi Chicken Korma

Charred Paneer Steak

Branzino Malabar Curry

Smoked Tandoori Lamb Chops

Beetroot Ricotta Kofta

Shrimp Alleppey Curry

Mushroom Do Pyaza

Lobster Saffron Malai

Smoked Goat Curry

Lamb Madras Curry

Jackfruit Biryani

Accompaniments

Gunpowder Calamari

Dal Makhani

Chickpea Masala

Butternut Squash Bharta

Pomegranate & Avocado Raita

Saffron Rice

Breads

Rosemary Naan

Black Garlic Naan

Truffle Naan

Garlic Naan

Fig Naan

Gluten Free Bread

Lacha Paratha

Plain / Butter Naan

Roti (Whole Wheat)

After Party

24 Carat Coffee Stone

Sweet Potato

Shahi Tukda

Foggy Assorted Kulfi

Kullar Chai

Three Course Dinner

Course 1

Course 2

Course 3

Overall ratings and reviews

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