Saffron Indian Bistro in Tucson, AZ

4.5(1,358)$10–20Tucson, AZ
True Hidden Gem 💎
Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 1358 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Tucson, AZ • Price $10–20 • 4.5★
Indian restaurant with modern accents. Chic, modern spot for Indian cuisine includes a lunch buffet & table service for dinner.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
7607 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85704, Oro Valley, AZ
Phone
(520) 742-9100
Today
11 AM–9 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.5 (1,358 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

1 popular dish mentioned by diners
Lunch Buffet & Table Service For Dinner

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 40/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score40/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
10/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.2 weighted · 1,358 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.5 from 1,358 reviews( 0.27 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,358 / 801.5 median
04,007.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
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Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.5) with the city average (3.78) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 4007.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–9:30 PM
monday
11 AM–9 PM
saturday
11 AM–9:30 PM
sunday
11 AM–9 PM
thursday
11 AM–9 PM
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
11 AM–9 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsMany vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccessible parking near entranceADA-compliant main entranceADA-compliant restroom

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual QuietTrendyGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutReservationsDeliveryOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great cocktails Great tea selection Great wine list

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

14 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Tikka Masala$14.95111 mentions
  • Biryani$15.9531 mentions
  • Butter Chicken$16.9529 mentions
  • Classic Tandoori Chicken$15.9529 mentions
  • Korma$15.9528 mentions
  • Vindaloo$15.9527 mentions
  • Vegetable Samosa$7.5019 mentions
  • Rogan Josh$15.9515 mentions
  • Saag$15.9515 mentions
  • Chana Masala$15.9511 mentions
  • Malai Kofta$15.959 mentions
  • Saffron Mughlai$15.959 mentions
  • Saffron Tandoori Grill$22.959 mentions
  • Chicken Curry Flatbread$14.958 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

1,358 reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Saffron Indian Bistro?

Saffron Indian Bistro has a 4.5-star rating based on 1358 customer reviews.