Welcome to Saffron in Saugeen Shores!
We serve international cuisine right here in Port Elgin! Everything is homemade, including our bread and desserts. Just below you will find information on reservations and take-out!
Today’s Specials & Reservation Information
RESERVATION PROTOCOL
The best way to make a reservation is to call 519-832-9121 any time after 1:30PM on Wednesdays to Saturdays (and you can call after 8:30AM on Sundays). If you wish to pre-order your food when you make your reservation, go for it! Walk-ins will only be accepted if it's a slow night for take-out, (take-out is about 80% of our business, thus reservations are strongly recommended!) :)
TAKE-OUT PROTOCOL
For our dinner service, call 519-832-9121 any time after 1:30 Wednesdays to Saturdays to place your take-out order in advance (after 8:30 on Sundays for breakfast). The hours for pick-up are in 5 minute increments between 4:00-7:45 for dinner (and 9:00-12:45 on Sunday). The regular menu is all available, plus daily features listed below.
Wednesday January 22nd (4:00-8:00)
We are closed Mondays and Tuesdays - see you Wednesday!
What our Customers Say!
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Jo-Anne Stanley
Thanks for our awesome dinner tonight! Eggplant and chicken curry were delicious!!!!
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Cati VanVeen, Saffron Mega Fan
“We did a take-out meal Saturday night and our normal faves - buttered chicken and shahi Paneer were as delicious as usual.. but the carrot and zucchini fritters were outstanding - please, please, please add these to the menu!”
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Larry & Ellen, happy and full
“It was great to sit outside on a beautiful night. What more could you ask for, great food and the best service around. You feel like your with family. They have such a wonderful choice of food. My best birthday in a long time. Thanks”
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Lynne, Happy, happy customer!
“Saffron has the best food and most interesting menu in the area. But last week's special - spinach fritters and orzo risotto - was to die for!! Please offer it again, or better yet, put it on the regular menu. It was amazing.”
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Jackie and Jay, Great Experience
“First time enjoying the culinary experience on November 14, 2020. Wowser is all we can say. We heard many great comments and they are under estimated . We will dine here more in the coming months. The pad Thai was very spicy....did not expect and the pulled pork was phenomenal. We look forward to trying net new dishes.”
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Steve & Colleen, Satisfied New Customers
“We had our first meal from Saffron on Fri.Mar 5, 2021. We had the Beef kabob special and the Pad Thai. We loved both meals and highly recommend this restaurant. We will return!”
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Joanne, Excellent Pad Thai
“Picked up Pad Thai tonight. Very good flavour and very generous portion!! Loved the spice!!”
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Judy, Sooo tasty!!
“Tried the Thai green coconut curry and Trinidadian doubles tonight. So much flavor - absolutely delicious. We have previously had the African Peanut Stew and Pad Thai - it is so difficult to choose a favorite!! Thank you for the vegan/vegetarian options - this is much appreciated.”
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Larry & Ellen
“Just back from the south, looking forward to our meal.”
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Valerie
I have been to Saffron 3 times now and can't wait to go back next week. The food is so flavourful, so fresh, so creative and absolutely delicious!! (Not to mention reasonably priced). Exotic says it all. You may never need to go past the daily special to find your selection. Breakfast was incredible!!! I will be trying EVERYTHING!!!
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Mom & Dad, Jim/Karen
You are the best! Congrats on your award, we knew you would be a success from the beginning. Great food and nice owners will do it every time!!!
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Kanishk Sharma
Best Food in Bruce County. Everything is incredibly yummy but my Favorite is SHAHI PANEER. It's so good and fresh. Dev(Chef) is a genius. She even makes OREO from scratch for the cakes. Sunday breakfast is to DIE FOR.........So good HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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Monique
The food was intoxicating!! I am not joking! It woke up all the senses! Every item on the menu was appealing to me and it was difficult to choose. Oh - and can't forget to mention the energy in our waitress! she is the owner - Sooooo much passion about what she is doing. Impressive indeed! Go local! Go small business! Support your team (community) :)
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Alan Steed
We've been to Saffron three times now and are convinced that this is one of the best restaurants in the whole area! The incredible combination of flavours, and the friendliness of the personnel is second to none! And to think that all of these meals are made from scratch! We can't believe how reasonable the prices are, and we thoroughly recommend a visit to this restaurant. Believe me, you'll be going back - again and again!
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Nancy Blacklock
The Chai is always ready, and Jenn is very attentive. And; It is difficult to describe all the great flavors of everything we had. Their attention to detail is amazing. I would like to say a huge THANK YOU for making entertaining family and friends to easy. And always having the extra dessert to go home after a Sunday brunch is just the best
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Chelsea and Greg
Saffron is the best food around! We go weekly and the daily specials are always a nice treat. There isn't even enough to be said about the desserts!! Yum! Not to mention how kind and enthusiastic Jen is about her food. We are so grateful that they make us food once a week
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Linda, Colin and Nick Guenther
We were visiting the area for a few days and stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant through the Port Elgin website. It's a treat on multiple levels, from the surprising and welcoming back patio, the attentive, informed and speedy service (Jenn) and of course the delicious menu choices. The portions were generous and reasonably priced. We would recommend this establishment wholeheartedly to anyone looking for eclectic international cuisine.
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Alison Rowe
I am part of a food club that promotes healthy eating and we were looking for a restaurant to go to for our Christmas gathering. Saffron staff were so helpful and accommodating. They provided a special main course for us that was vegan and we had many other delicious vegan and vegetarian options. Everyone loved the meal and the service was great. It is not easy to eat out as a vegetarian/vegan in Grey and Bruce so this restaurant is a real treasure. Thank you!!
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Trev C
For months friends and family have been telling me about this restaurant. I am very thankful I finally tried it. The mexican beef wrap is one of the best things I have ever eaten. The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth tender and the portion size was enormous. The tortilla is wrapped perfectly so that the extremely juicy brisket does not soak through at all. Grilled perfectly. I will be back and will encourage everyone I know to experience Saffron!
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Cheryl K
I am a local resident and have many, many guests every year. They come for the beautiful beaches, hiking trails and clean air. Now they return for Saffron. It's great to have a terrific place to take guests for dinner or all day Sunday breakfast. Great food including gluten free items and a special every night so you never tire of the menu. It's so important to support our local businesses and with Saffron it's not hard to do.
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Mike and Mary Craig
We recently discovered Saffron through a Trip Advisor search: 3 visits in a week and counting!! So far have been for two Sunday breakfasts (the black bean cheese omelette and the absolute best homefries anywhere), and an excellent chicken briyani. We've booked again for this weekend. A very welcome addition to Port Elgin. we're spreading the word!!
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Bevan & Anita McNeil
From the parking lot, the smell of wonderful food was evident. The enthusiasm of the staff was infectious, and added much to our dining experience - but the FOOD - oh my - the food was wonderful. Fresh, and piping hot from the kitchen, filling our mouths with the most wonderful symphony of flavour, all the way through to the sumptuous banana cake for dessert. What a wonderful "find" - thank you for an amazing meal!
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John Bruckmann
I vacation there every year. This restaurant was recommended by someone at Lakeside. What a treat! Very, very good food and a wide variety and not just one concept! We will return next year and tell others. Always nice to see young people succeed. Continued success!! From Kentucky
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Jay
Definitely one of the best places to eat in Saugeen Shores. Great, friendly staff, fresh flavourful food and something different! Check them out, you won't be disappointed
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Mamasita, Proud Mom
"CONGRATULATIONS" to 'Saffron' for reaching the Number One spot for Best Restaurant in Saugeen Shores on Trip Advisor...and in such a short amount of time. I'm so so proud of you ALL!!! XO The delicious food at Saffron being lovingly prepared by Dev and Sunny, and lovingly served by Jenn and Mona is absolutely scrumptious!!! The entire menu, over time, a must try people. You won't regret it. And I'm not just saying that because I'm Mamasita
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Monica White
Absolutely loved this restaurant! I am gluten intolerant, and there were a few items I could order off the menu, and substituting certain food items to accommodate my allergies was no problem. Knowledgeable wait staff re ingredients etc. Food was delicious, full of flavor, and for me, worry free. My new, favorite restaurant
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Caitlyn B
Grew up in Port Elgin but now living in Hamilton was very excited to see an international restaurant finally in my hometown. Had the excited pleasure of trying Saffron over the holiday season and ordered the cuban pulled pork wrap. I was blown away buy the flavour of the wrap, I also thoroughly enjoyed the chick pea salad that came with it
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Maggie and Mike
Pad Thai, Butter Chicken, Cuban Pulled Pork, Morrocan Orange Cake. Very Rare, that everything that we tried last nite was new to us, but received an Enthusiastic thumbs up. Thanks for the pleasant surprise. Keep up the good work
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The Gilberts
Can't wait to come back. First visit today Dec. 20--must really say first of many to come. We had two spiciest items on menu and enjoyed both thoroughly. Will be working our way through the entire menu in the future. Although I am a devoted carnivore, I'll even try the meatless dishes just for the exotic flavours. About time we had someplace in Port Elgin with such well-prepared exotic dishes, great service and reasonable prices
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Kim Yardy
Love, love, love the food at Saffron!!! My two favorites are the Chick Pea Doubles and the African Peanut Stew which is just wonderful. The servings are so generous that i always have left overs - and the chick pea doubles are really, really good re-heated in the oven the next day! I am delighted to have such a wonderful spot to dine in Port Elgin. The restaurant is not fancy but is clean and comfortable with outstanding staff - a welcome addition to the community for sure.
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Mandy
I've been lucky enough to have eaten at Saffron several times and am more than half way through the lunch/diner menu. Everything has been delicious, and my only complaint is that I clean my plate every time, rather than keeping some for yummy left-overs! The new Spring Rolls are divine. Great service and great food!
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Sherry
Have now tried the entire dinner menu and everything is delicious. Looking forward to making it in for some breakfast soon
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Rose D
Love this new eatery! The decor is pleasing and the fresh food on the menu is amazing. I tried the Mexican Beef Wrap and it was delicious. Just the right amount of artful and mouthwatering spices used made this my new favorite. The staff is knowledgeable and very courteous. I will definitely be a return customer and will highly recommend this restaurant to all my friends. Kudos to Jenn, Sunny, Dev and Mona.
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Bill
I'm about halfway through the menu and I've yet to find anything that I don't like. Some great international flavours, with just the right amount of spice. There is no other restaurant in the area that can compare
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Caroline
Where were you all our lives? We had the Cuban Pulled Pork Wrap, the Thai Green Coconut Curry, and the West African Peanut Stew, and all of us were more than impressed! We dine out in Toronto quite a bit, usually visiting ethnic restaurants for authentic taste, and we agreed that every dish could hold its own and then some in comparison to the establishments in Toronto. And the very reasonable prices and generous portions were a really pleasant surprise. Served by the pleasant staff after just a short wait- it was one of the best dining experiences for us.
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Michelle
AMAZING!! I had the Mexican Beef Wrap, and tried my friend's Cuban Pulled Pork Wrap. Everything was so delicious! This is my new favorite restaurant! Congratulations, and I'm SOO excited to have your restaurant in town :)
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Doug & Dian
Thai green curry is a hit and we had the best butter chicken ever, anywhere...try it out!
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Ken and Donna
Congratulations Dev, Sunny & Jenn on bringing flavours of the world to Saugeen Shores! We were fortunate to learn about your recent opening and stopped by to explore. The "West African Peanut Stew" and "Indian Chick Pea Doubles" were amazing! Thanks so much for a fabulous lunch and all the best in your new venture. We will definitely be back to continue our exploration of your menu
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Cara C
So, I went in and tried the Carribean banana lime french toast. Let me tell you it was AWESOME! Melts in your mouth. I will be going back again! <3