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Saffron Restaurant & Lounge

123 N Third St Ste 101
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 746-5533
petersen.org
4.5 star rating based on 27 reviews
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Tue-Sun 10am-6pm  
Status: Open  
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tel: (612) 746-5533

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tel: (323) 930-6642

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No information has yet been posted for Petersen Automotive Museum. To suggest a description, please click here .
Posted by clubzone on July 10, 2008

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Located in the heart of the Warehouse District, Saffron Restaurant and Lounge, a swanky, upscale eatery, is the ideal setting for a romantic meal, a Happy Hour drink or a business lunch. The high ceilings, earthy tones and warm lights lend a stylish comfort to the rooms. The Mediterranean-inspired cuisine is said to be just as appealing as the ambience.
Posted by metromix on August 01, 2009

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On your mark, get set, go to this massive museum of motion. The Petersen Automotive Museum has three floors of four- (and two-) wheel heaven that will engage even the most mild car fans. The first floor, called Streetscape , puts visitors on a road trip through vehicular history, from horse-drawn carriages to current cars. Each of the various vehicles is shown in their its own distinctive... more
Posted by gocitykids on February 21, 2008

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The museum, noted for its distinctive exterior
which includes what appears to be a car crashed
into the side, is the place in the city to
analyze and study America's love affair with the
automobile. What makes it a fun place is the
amount of interactive exhibits, where you can
simulate various experiences. With names such as
The Vroom Room, May The Gears Be With You, ... more
Posted by digitalcity on February 08, 2008
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The May Family Discovery Center on the third floor features hands-on exhibits with kids in mind (think driving simulators and climbable, oversized engines).
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

Happy Hour

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A special happy hour and late-night menu includes vegetable fritters, house-cured lamb "BLTs" and braised beef sandwiches.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

The Extras

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Each month, Saffron features a new tasting-for-two that includes a sampler, paella and desert for $55.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009
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High-end lounge off of Nicollet Mall offers Mediterranean specialities like beef kubbeh, yogurt cheese, lamb shoulder and more.

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There's a reason this Mediterranean restaurant is one of the Twin Cities' most raved-about dining spots: Saffron puts the finishing touches on all of its Middle Eastern-inspired dishes and ensures its service is as lovely as the presentation. This is a contemporary, swanky downtown joint that never feels stuffy or pretentious; in fact, most everything here, including the fresh ingredients,... more
Posted by Molly Priesmeyer on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 08, 2008)

From hot rods to movie cars, L.A.'s love affair with chrome, steel and pistons encapsulated.

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In Short The three-story Beach Boys-style car fins that flank the building let visitors know that this museum means vehicular business. It's not a showroom of dusty wheels that haven't seen asphalt in years but a visual history of the evolution of the car and its impact on Southern California.
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 16, 2006)

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More than just a building full of antique and unusual cars, the Petersen proves to be a cool stop for everyone, not just gearheads. Lifelike dioramas and street scenes spread through the ground floor help to establish a local context for the history of the automobile. Rotating exhibits on the second floor may include those on Hollywood-celebrity and movie cars, "muscle" cars (like a 1969 Dodge... more
Posted by fodors on November 24, 2007

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How are you feeling, Warf? NOT GOOD, sir!

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Sure, everything was gourmet, except for the food. But for those of you without with a very discriminating pallet, you may well not notice how the giant beans Tapas?esque teaser/appetizer is WAY over spiced with dill, and that the Greek Extra Virgin olive oil used was ? on the way to being ran(id (you know, when what should have been a peppery banana/green lawn bouquet is just slightly banana... more
Posted by SubliminalVocoder on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 21, 2008)

Best Food Ever

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This is the first restaurant that impressed us so much that we feel compelled to write a review.

Mediterranean / Middle eastern restaurants are quite sparse in the Twin Cities, compared to say Montreal (home for one of us). So far the two best options were Babani's and Caspian. The menu at Saffron is very different, though, offering contemporary re-interpretations of some middle eastern... more
Posted by JinMN on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 04, 2008)

Excellent, excellent food and service. One of the best in the area.

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We have dined at Saffron a number of times starting shortly after they opened. Saed is the consumate "front man", warm and engaging, making everyone feel welcome in true Middle Eastern style. As other reviews attest, the food is excellent and true to it's origins. My wife and I lived in the Middle East for nine years and have to say this is, without question, the best Middle Eastern food we... more
Posted by dstucke on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 21, 2008)
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