The Daily Menu · Portland, Oregon · Est. 2014

Saffron & Smoke


Wood-fired Mediterranean — charred mezze, live-fire mains, and seasonal sweets, served warm and unhurried in the heart of the old market district.

Lunch 11:30–14:30 · Dinner 17:30–22:00 · Closed Mondays

Our Kitchen

Cooked over live fire, the way Lena's grandmother taught her

Head chef Lena Khoury grew up between Beirut and the California coast, and Saffron & Smoke is where those two tables meet. Everything starts at the oak-fired hearth: vegetables charred until sweet, lamb rested low and slow, bread pulled fresh through service.

We buy whole, waste little, and change the board as the market changes. Our suppliers are named on the chalk wall by the bar — go say hello.

Visit Us

Hours & location

Opening hours

  • Monday Closed
  • Tue – Thu 11:30 – 22:00
  • Friday 11:30 – 23:00
  • Saturday 10:00 – 23:00
  • Sunday 10:00 – 21:00

Weekend brunch served 10:00 – 14:00. Kitchen closes 45 minutes before doors.

Find us

Saffron & Smoke 148 Old Market Lane Portland, OR 97204

Reservations: (503) 555-0148 Email: hello@saffronandsmoke.example

Street parking after 18:00. Two blocks from the Old Market streetcar stop. Fully wheelchair accessible.