A renovated factory vibe sets off an eclectic menu of international comfort foods & Southern sides.
Charles Johnson
The Legendary and Not So Legendary
My wife and I stopped here for lunch. She ordered the Saffire Burger and I had the Legendary Chicken Fried Chicken. The restaurant is in a renovated warehouse so the interior of the restaurant has this same theme and is very comfortable. Our server was exceptionally nice and when the food arrived it was plated beautifully. The burger was cooked perfectly and the fries were exceptionally good. For the chicken, I had them place the country ham gravy on the side because I wanted to first taste the chicken without it. The chicken and coating were cooked perfectly but the flavor of the coating had spices I don’t usually associate with fried chicken, so the crust was not my favorite. The collards, however, were some of the best I have ever eaten. The white cheddar-n-mac, in the bottom of the bowl, had a very thin cheese sauce and little flavor. I’m thinking this is because the collards were layered above it so they thinned the cheese sauce. The dish looked beautiful but suffered from the layering I believe. For some reason it took a bit too long to get our food but the blonde server with the 1000-megawatt smile who refilled our glasses helped make the time pass. Overall a very nice lunch.
… moreCoach Kenny
This was our first time visiting Saffire. The menu has a combination of southern dishes with a few Cajun options thrown in. Being from southern Louisiana I am always hesitant to try Cajun food anywhere outside of my home state. I asked our server about the gumbo and he said the chef was from Baton Rouge so I gave it a try. It was a mistake. Gumbo is a soup made with a roux which thickens it but it shouldn’t be the consistency of gravy like this is. It was also way too spicy. I hate when people think Cajun food means overly peppery. The spice is for flavor not for heat. Also, tomatoes in gumbo is a big NO! Moving on….the truffle fries were amazing. I’m usually not a fan and most are just average but these are special. The burger was also really good. Lastly, the fried chicken over mac and cheese and greens was good but honestly not great. All in all the atmosphere was enjoyable and our service was good. We’ll be back.
… moreJeannie Ragland
Went to the farmers market and saw this place had opened recently. We went for brunch. Not a ton of options but everything was delicious. The gumbo was very flavorful with a little heat. Definitely recommend!!! The burger was delicious with plenty of toppings. Lots of blue cheese crumbles! The fried chicken was over mac and cheese with collard greens. It was amazing also highly recommend! I didn’t know i liked collard greens. Definitely recommend this restaurant.
… moreT Wilson
My friend and I had lunch at Saffire earlier this week. We ordered the Ribbon Salad that the server recommended and the pasta to share. The candied pecans and veggie crips made the salad! The pasta was light and full of flavor. It wasn’t too busy, so perfect for a lunch meeting. All in all, a great lunch and we can’t wait to come back and check out the dinner menu.
… moreCamille Moore
This is my second visit to Sapphires in an year and I got the chicken fried chicken. It was perfection! Highly recommend and look forward to my next visit. We had made a reservation and were seated immediately during a peak time. The restaurant was busy but we could hear each other talk and we had great conversation, great service, super hospitable waitress and owner who came by and we all chatted a couple of minutes. She was not hurried or stressed. But warm and engaging. Such a great high end, southern hospitality experience. A A A +++
… moreAli Duong
Great food, enjoyed the chicken fried chicken. It was flavorful inside out. Grate service. Our cups are always filled up. We were sat at a dim part of the restaurant so it was little less fun but it’s ok. Will come back for food.
… moreJ. Medeiros
No longer a go-to brunch location with a broad menu, full bar, in a large, eclectic bistro setting. Service at the bar was poor. Our dessert order was not put in until we asked where it was. The Classic burger is good, can be customized and the serving of shoestring fries is large. The shrimp in the Créole Shrimp and grits are tail on, and really it was like warm salsa topping. The vanilla ice cream on the berry tart looks like it has finger marks. The wine list is sort , but diverse.
… moreDan Bolsen
I highly recommend the Chef’s Meatloaf. The cocktail menu and drinks list is robust, too. You can substitute bourbon on the Old Fashioned mix. The venue were Saffire is located does not disappoint either; many other connected places to see while there.
… moreNelson Andrews
We ate at Safire for the first time, and loved it. We met friends for dinner & drinks before a show at Studio Tenn and highly recommend Saffire (and Studio Tenn).
Against my better judgement, I ordered the Chicken Fried Chicken with collard greens & Mac & Cheese. This isn’t really my thing, but it was recommended by my friend and again by restaurant staff. It was outstanding, and I’ll probably get it again next time (although both the pork chop and the meatloaf look interesting.
The pacing was relaxed, the staff & ownership friendly and the entire experience enjoyable.
I look forward to returning.
… moreTiffany Clemons
Omg SAFFIRE IS BACK!! And better than ever I might add. The food and service were top notch! We started with the Steak Biscuits and these are a MUST. They must have a fairy in the back making the biscuits because they literally melt in your mouth and the steak is so flavorful and tender! The beet salad was sooooooooooo good. The contrast between the sweet beet and the salty cheese and the citrus was just the perfect combo. Also shared the calamari salad and that may have been one of my favorite things. So good I didn’t get a pic! The fish sandwich was cooked PERFECTLY and loved the dip sandwich as well. Dessert was a treat! The cheesecake may have been the fluffiest cheesecake on earth and even turned a non-cheesecake fan into one, but the star of the sweets was definitely the blueberry cobbler. The atmosphere was fantastic and so were the cocktails. Service was amazing. Get to Saffire in the Factory ASAP!!!
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