Saffron - Modern Indian Dining

Name: Saffron - Modern Indian Dining
Address: 223 N Water St Suite 100, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, US
Telephone: (414) 539-4980

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LUNCH / Monday to Saturday: 11:30am to 3:00pm / SUNDAY BRUNCH / Sunday: 11:00am to 3:00 pm / DINNER / Monday to Thursday, and Sunday: 5:00pm to 9:30pm / Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm to 10:00pm

223 N Water St Suite 100, Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 539-4980
Last verified: August 2026

Long bar with green stools and a lit back bar at Saffron in Milwaukee's Third Ward

Small Plates

Saffron Canapé Flight$30
Lamb Tart | Smoke Chili Barramundi Roti | Crispy Makhana Donut
Lamb Bao Bun$24
Pulled Marinated Lamb | Chili Aioli | Steamed Bao Bun
Dahi Bhalla (V)$20
Soft Lentil Dumpling | Sweet Yogurt | Tamarind | Shiso
Beef Shami Kebab (GF)$23
Minced Beef | Truffle Infused Potato Puree | Hung Curd
Jackfruit and Goat Cheese Dosa (V, GF, N)$21
Pulled Jackfruit | Rice Crepe | Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Chutney
Sun Dried Chicken Tikka (GF)$21
Sun Dried Tomato Marinated Chicken | House Spices | Kaffir Lime
Lamb Uttapam (GF, N)$24
Thick Rice Crepe | Sriracha Lime Aioli | Marinated Lamb
Tandoori Chicken Momos$21
Ground Chicken Dumplings| Chili Aioli
Soft Shell Crab Pakora (GF)$29
Chickpea Battered Crab | Tamarind Aioli
Crispy Cauliflower (VG, DF)$19
Spiced Cauliflower | Signature Sauce | Ginger & Garlic Emulsion
Samosa Sampler (V)$19
Assorted Indian Puff Pastries - Potatoes Peas & Jalapeño Cheese

Entrees

Saffron Butter Chicken (GF, N)$32
Smoked Chicken | Signature Red Pepper Tomato Sauce | Fenugreek
Short Rib Nihari (GF, DF)$35
Braised Beef | Onion | Nihari
Edamame Paneer Malai (V, GF, N)$29
Cottage Cheese | Onion | Tomato | Cream Sauce
Dover Sole Kasundi (DF, GF)$56
Pan Seared Dover Sole | Pickle based Coconut Sauce | Served with Lemon Rice
Tandoori Lamb Chops (GF)$42
Signature Saffron Spice Blend | Char-grilled Lamb Chops
Morel & Sweet Potato Kofta (V, N)$30
Sweet Potato Dumpling with Morel Mushrooms | Onion infused Cardamom Sauce
Mangalorean Prawn Curry (GF, DF)$36
Whole Tiger Prawns | Tamarind Infused Coconut Curry | Roasted Coriander Seeds
Gongura Lamb Curry (DF)$36
Braised Lamb | Sorrel Leaf Sauce | Served with Mint Parantha
Dum Chicken Biryani (GF)$32
Bone in chicken | Basmati Rice | Paella Style | Boondi & Avocado Raita
Dum Vegetable Biryani (GF)$29
Roasted Vegetables | Basmati Rice | Paella Style | Boondi & Avocado Raita

Accompaniments

Gucchi Mattar Masala (V, GF, N)$18
Kashmiri Morels | Green Peas
Baingan Bhartha (GF, DF, VG)$17
Charred & Mashed Eggplant | Onions | Spice Blend
Dal Makhani (GF, V)$15
Overnight Slow Cooked Black Lentils | Cream Drizzle
Chickpea Masala (GF, DF, VG)$15
Spiced Garbanzo Beans | Green Chili | Coriander
Pomegranate & Avocado Raita (V, GF)$6
Roasted Cumin | Black Salt | Yogurt
Saffron Rice (GF, DF, VG)$4
Saffron | Aromatic Basmati Rice

Breads

Black Garlic Naan$8
Truffle Naan$7
Garlic Naan$6
Fig Naan$7
Gluten Free Bread (GF, DF)$7
Lacha Paratha$7
Plain/Butter Naan$5
Roti (Whole Wheat)$5

After Party

Jalebi Waffles (N)$15
Saffron Rabri | Pan Ice Cream
Rasgulla Cloud Tiramisu (N)$15
Cottage Cheese Dumpling | Mascarpone | Rose Water | Cardamom
Shahi Tukda (N)$15
Crispy Brioche | Saffron Crème
Kullar Chai$6
Chai tea latte served in clay cup.

Three Course Dinner

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

Sunday Brunch

Chili Cheese Kulcha$18
Poached Eggs | Paneer | Thai Chili
Spiced Egg Skillet$19
Chicken Seekh Kebab | Potatoes | Cheddar | Onions | Sunny Side Egg
Lamb Keema$23
Minced Lamb | Green Peas | Sunnyside Eggs | Served with Butter Bread
Masala Dosa (V, GF)$20
Rice Crepe | Curry infused Mashed Potatoes | Lentils | Coconut Chutney | Spicy Tomato Chutney
Tandoori Tikka Wrap$20
Choice of Paneer or Chicken | Cucumber | Chili Aioli | Tomato| Wrapped in Paratha | Served with Masala Fries
Delhi Chole Bhature (V)$21
Chickpea Masala | Onion Pickle | Served with Fried Bread (can be made Gluten Free)
Masala Omelet$20
Flaky Malabar Paratha | Onions | Tomatoes | Thai Chili
Chicken Tikka Panini$20
Onion | Cucumber | Tomato | Mint | Served with Masala Fries
Railway Anda Curry$19
Poached Eggs | Onion | Tomato | Cheese | Kataifi | Served with Butter Bread
Chicken & Waffle$20
Crispy Chicken | Chili Aioli | Coconut Chutney

Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.