Saffron

Nooshe jaan / may it nourish your soul

Happy Hour

4 PM to 6 PM every day we’re open, and all day Wednesday. Craft cocktails with Persian accents: rose, saffron, pomegranate, chili and citrus, alongside small plates from the kitchen. Saffron is a modern Persian restaurant on North Palm Canyon Drive, in the Palm Springs Uptown Design District.

Dietary tags

V
Vegetarian
Vegan
No animal products
GF
Gluten free

Happy hour portions and prices are smaller than the same dishes on the full menu. Tell your server about any allergy before you order.

Drinks

  • Well Drinks$9
  • Draft Beer$8
  • House Wine$10
  • Signature Cocktails$12

    Craft cocktails with Persian accents: rose, saffron, pomegranate, chili and citrus.

A few of the signature cocktails

Tall faceted glass of pale green cucumber mojito over crushed mint with a mint sprig
Cucumber Mojito
Deep red martini with a maraschino cherry and a dried citrus wheel on the rim
Palm Springs Martini
Pale green Naughty Coconut in a stemmed coupe under a thick foam cap scattered with rose petals and crushed pistachio
Naughty Coconut
Magenta pomegranate margarita over crushed ice with cucumber slices, a sugared rim, dried citrus and a dark cherry
Pomegranate Margarita

Appetizers

  • Saffron Tiger Prawns$15

    Three saffron and garlic marinated tiger prawns with lemon garlic sauce.

  • Mini Kabab Rolls$10

    Small kabab rolls with hummus and onions, served with masto musir.

  • Hummus Plate$10

    Traditional organic hummus served with warm flatbread.

    VVegan
  • Dolma$8

    Grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice, served with masto musir.

    VeganGF
  • Kashke Bademjan$10

    Roasted eggplant topped with kashk and fried mint, served with warm flatbread.

    V
  • Grilled Zucchini$10

    Two pieces of marinated zucchini and squash, grilled and layered with fresh white cheese.

    VGF

The full menu

Mezze, kababs and stews are served from 4 PM, Wednesday through Sunday. See the full menu.

Before you come

Prices and dishes change with the season, and a few items run out on the night. Common questions covers parking, dress and corkage.

Reserve a table (opens in a new tab) (442) 268-5558

Before you come

Happy Hour
Questions

What does happy hour cost at Saffron?

At Saffron in Palm Springs, happy hour well drinks are $9, draft beer $8, house wine $10 and signature cocktails $12. Small plates run from $8 to $15. Happy hour portions and prices are smaller than the same dishes on the full menu.

Is there food at happy hour, or only drinks?

Six small plates are served alongside the bar: saffron tiger prawns $15, mini kabab rolls $10, hummus plate $10, kashke bademjan $10, grilled zucchini $10 and dolma $8.

Are there vegan, vegetarian or gluten free options at happy hour?

Yes. The hummus plate and the dolma are vegan, and the dolma and the grilled zucchini are gluten free. Kashke bademjan and grilled zucchini are vegetarian. Tell your server about any allergy before you order.

When is happy hour, and do I need to book?

Happy hour at Saffron runs from 4 PM to 6 PM every day the restaurant is open, Wednesday through Sunday, and all day on Wednesday. It is the easiest time of the evening to arrive without a booking.

Reserve a table or call (442) 268-5558 if you would rather have one held.