SAFFRON KITCHEN, RESTAURANT & BAR: Authentic Afghani flavors, a full bar, and a welcoming, cozy setting for any occasion.
SAFFRON KITCHEN, RESTAURANT & BAR sits at 5940 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, offering authentic Afghani cuisine with a great variety of dishes and a full bar. Guests praise flavorful, fresh food, warm, attentive service, and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere—ideal for date nights, family meals, or private parties. The venue provides indoor and odor seating, ramp access, and paid or free street parking.
SAFFRON KITCHEN, RESTAURANT & BAR, 5940 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA
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Enjoy traditional dishes like kababs, mantus, and ghabele polo made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and aromatic spices.
Sip on creative cocktails, wine, and spirits in a cozy setting, with happy hour specials and a vibrant bar seating area.
Host events in our dedicated space, ideal for celebrations, meetings, or group dinners with customizable menus.
Relax in our beautifully decorated indoor dining room or enjoy al fresco meals on our outdoor patio.
Order our flavorful cuisine for off-site events or convenient takeout, perfect for enjoying Afghan delights at home.
Overall rating
Max Kay
Authentic Afghan restaurant with great variety of cuisines. Full bar with bar seating, high tables, indoor and odor seating and space for private party. Service was quick and responsive. Foods were delicious and fresh. Combination plate has all sort of kababs with delicious ghabele polo (seasoned rice). Good for groups, couples, date night, meetup and kids. Accessible with ramp, paid and free street parking available.
Zemar Achikzai
I had an amazing experience at Saffron Kitchen The food was incredibly flavorful and fresh you can really taste the quality in every dish. The staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing. The atmosphere is cozy and beautifully decorated, making it perfect for a date night or a relaxed dinner with family.
Ace Someh
What a gem! This is the epitome of Afghani cuisine. We ordere 3 foods and 2 appetizer and every single one was amazing. I never had such an amazing experience
Daria Walker
Oh my goodness, the food here is delicious. It's seasoned perfectly, and the wine list is great! Really friendly service, and the environment is calm and quiet, with great music. The potato pakoras were also a "must have." We also had the samosas which were perfect with those amazing sauces they place on the table, and the watermelon-feta salad was to die for. I wasn't huge on the Cesar salad. The dressing was delicious, but the salad was overdressed. That said, it didn't affect my rating at all. Very happy with the overall experience. 10/10
Shay B
I absolutely adore Saffron Kitchen! This is my favorite little place! Everything from the food to the service to the ambience is superb. You can’t go wrong with anything that you try on their menu. The flavors are so fragrant and pronounced. Amazing spices and herbs with the most authentic taste. Every dish is amazing and always made with love. My current favorite is the filet mignon kabobs. If you like juicy, tender meat with immense flavors, this is IT! But I’ll be honest; any of their kabobs will knock your socks off. All of their appetizers are scrumptious too. I love the potato pakora, mantus, bolani, samosas, and their housemade Middle Eastern Naan and Chutneys. The chutneys are packed full of flavor, and the green chutney is an addiction that just waiting to happen. Whatever you do, make sure that you put that on everything that you can! It is so delicious. Not to be forgotten are their fantastic cocktail. I’ve had every one of their cocktail list thus far, and all are uniquely enjoyable. My go-to is the “Paradiso” but I always like to switch up the rotation and try something different. They have the best happy hour in town and an even better dinner dining experience. Portions are large and filling always. The service is just impeccable! Every time that I step foot in the door, I am greeted with warm smiles and treated like family. I’m a regular here, but the awesome service is inclusive of all. Akbar, Abdul, and his team are exceptional. I’m so grateful to have this neighborhood gem nearby. If you’re thinking of giving them a try, don’t even think about it; just DO IT like Nike. I promise that you won’t be disappointed!
