Saffron Bazaar

Saffron Bazaar

Cozy local bar. Featuring daily specials with Mediterranean and globally inspired dishes. Bar forward service with limited seating. No reservations.

09/21/2024

As we countdown to the first annual A Victorian Haunting: A Taste of Ottawa and Its Spirits, we’re excited to introduce the incredible restaurants and bars crafting the appetizers and cocktails for the event. First up is our friends at Saffron Bazaar, which will also be our check-in location! Kick off your evening with a Mediterranean-inspired appetizer that’s sure to awaken your taste buds with its bold and delicious flavors. Don’t miss it!

Get tickets today for the event that will leave you spellbound! https://ottawadowntownassociation.org/a-victorian-haunting/

09/21/2024

It’s almost October!! Get on down while you still can.

🌟 Join Us for the Farmers and Makers Market on September 21st! 🌟
Start your Saturday with an exciting market experience from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Enjoy fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and delectable local treats.

πŸ“ Indulge in farm-fresh fruits and vegetables.
πŸ›οΈ Explore unique, handcrafted treasures from talented local artisans.
πŸ₯ Relish mouthwatering baked goods and tasty treats from food stalls.

Bring your family, friends, and even your pets for a day of fun and community spirit. Let's celebrate and support our local farmers and makers together. See you there!

πŸ“ Location: Jackson Street / Washington Park
πŸ“… Date: September 21st
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

09/18/2024

Lunch is laaaame, come party late nights with us!! New hours are 2pm-11pm. We’ll be doing lots of dinner specials with the new hours. Open Tuesday - Saturday! Kitchen open until 11pm or until we sell out. πŸ’‹

09/13/2024

Randy is gonna rock tonight!

Friday the 13th with Randy Noy
☠️ Music 7-10pm ☠️

09/12/2024

Friday the 13th with Randy Noy
☠️ Music 7-10pm ☠️

09/06/2024

Closed today. Opening again tomorrow friends!

09/05/2024

Heyo friends! Today is the day! Come on down and support all these amazing competitors and vendors. Tonight is gonna be a blast!

πŸŽ‰ It's Time to Unveil Our Bartenders! πŸŽ‰

Meet a new bartender, Matt Intro, representing Saffron Bazaar! πŸ†

Matt Intro is a quick witted, quirky mixologist that has managed a range of bar operations from large scale hotels to upscale restaurants and high-volume bars. Throughout the years he’s mastered his craft in creating modernized classic cocktails and mentoring the next generation of award-winning mixologist around the country. Now permanently settling in Ottawa, IL he opened Saffron Bazaar in January of this year to celebrate his passion for food, drinks, live music and unpretentious hospitality.

Join us on Thursday, September 5th at ONYX Street Fest in downtown Ottawa on Jordan Block to watch Matt showcase his skills and compete to take home the belt at Mix'd & Mingle! 🍸

RSVP and get your VIP Contest tickets here to sample his cocktail ➑
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/179bed86-aa6a-4ade-aed7-5a6bb190cc69

🎟️ No tickets needed for music, vendors, food trucks, or a great time – this event is open to the public!

08/07/2024

We are excited to be a part of this super fun event for a second time, this time as competitors. Come and see us!

πŸŽ‰ It's Time to Unveil Our Bartenders! πŸŽ‰

Meet a new bartender, Matt Intro, representing Saffron Bazaar! πŸ†

Matt Intro is a quick witted, quirky mixologist that has managed a range of bar operations from large scale hotels to upscale restaurants and high-volume bars. Throughout the years he’s mastered his craft in creating modernized classic cocktails and mentoring the next generation of award-winning mixologist around the country. Now permanently settling in Ottawa, IL he opened Saffron Bazaar in January of this year to celebrate his passion for food, drinks, live music and unpretentious hospitality.

Join us on Thursday, September 5th at ONYX Street Fest in downtown Ottawa on Jordan Block to watch Matt showcase his skills and compete to take home the belt at Mix'd & Mingle! 🍸

RSVP and get your VIP Contest tickets here to sample his cocktail ➑
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/179bed86-aa6a-4ade-aed7-5a6bb190cc69

🎟️ No tickets needed for music, vendors, food trucks, or a great time – this event is open to the public!

07/25/2024

Come on down to a great open mic with some amazing talent!!
6-10 tonight!

Photos from Saffron Bazaar's post 07/12/2024

Yooo! We just got a brand new Golden Tee installed in the game room. πŸ†β›³οΈπŸ†

Check out our official menu.
Specials change often!
Stop in today to find out what we’re offering with our globally inspired cuisine.

07/10/2024

New special available this week only!

Cheesy Chicken Topanga

Slow roasted chicken in our tinga inspired marinade with queso blanco and mozzarella. Served with freshly fried white corn tortilla chips, garnished with chipotle hot sauce.

πŸ”₯🌢️πŸ”₯

Available in house until we sell out!

06/29/2024

The time is Noy, live music 6-9!

Photos from Saffron Bazaar's post 06/28/2024

Opening at 3pm today!

Unfortunately, without notice, there’s wild construction happening out front and it is blocking our entrance.

For your safety we’ll see you all for dinner instead!

06/21/2024

Hey friends due to a medical emergency we will not be opening at 11am today.

Our crew will be opening up around 2pm

Kitchen will be open until 11pm Fridays and Saturdays so come see us for your late night & date night eats!

06/20/2024

Happy birthday Justin!!!
See you all tonight!

06/19/2024

Tomorrow is gonna be a blast! Free show for our good friend Justin Daniel Frye β€˜s bday!

06/16/2024

Closed today for dad
πŸ₯”πŸ₯ΈπŸ₯©

06/14/2024

Support our local farmers and artisans!! Every Saturday morning until October 8am-12:30
Featuring freshly roasted coffee beans, fresh cut flowers, local honey, locally grown produce, and so much more.

🌟 Join us for the Farmers and Makers Market on June 15th from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM! 🌟

Kickstart your Saturday morning with a vibrant market experience featuring fresh produce, honey, handmade crafts, and delicious local treats.

πŸ“ Indulge in a variety of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables.
πŸ›οΈ Explore unique, handcrafted items by our talented local artisans.
πŸ₯ Relish mouthwatering baked goods and tasty food stalls.

Bring your family, friends, and even your pets for a fun-filled day of supporting our local farmers and makers. Let’s come together as a community to celebrate and support local talent and agriculture. See you there!

πŸ“ Location: Jackson Street
πŸ“… Date: June 15th
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

06/08/2024

Howdy friends!
We have live music tonight with the super talented Andrew Plymire from 6-9!
New menu items!
All killer no filler.

06/07/2024

We brought back some fan favorites and added more items. We’ll continue to rotate specials so there’s always something new to try.

This menu starts today! Dinner specials start at 5pm. Look out for updates on DoorDash for sando and lunch offerings next week.

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Opening later than usual today! Catch us around 5pm Tuesday 9/17
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1409 Lasalle Street
Ottawa, IL
61350

Opening Hours

Tuesday 2pm - 11pm
Wednesday 2pm - 11pm
Thursday 2pm - 11pm
Friday 2pm - 11pm
Saturday 2pm - 11pm