Daawat Grill Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Daawat Grill, a vibrant Indian bar nestled in the heart of Seattle. This culinary gem offers an enticing menu that beautifully merges traditional flavors with modern flair. Whether you’re craving savory appetizers like the Samosas or the aromatic Paneer Tikka, there’s something for every palate, including ample vegan and vegetarian options.
As you explore the menu, the Tandoori selections shine brightly, featuring marinated meats and fish grilled to perfection, such as the juicy Tandoori Salmon and succulent Lamb Boti Kabab. For a delightful experience, don’t miss their Mixed Grill, showcasing an array of robust flavors.
With a casual ambiance and options for outdoor seating, Daawat Grill is perfect for lunch, dinner, and happy hour gatherings. Enjoy the rich, exotic dishes that bring the essence of Indian cuisine to life in every bite!
Appetizers
Hummus Bi-Tahini
The original Middle Eastern dip of garbanzo beans, tahini sauce, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Served with pita bread (pita not vegan). Vegan and gluten-free.
Baba Ghannoj
Eggplant smoked on an open fire, pureed, and mixed with tahini sauce, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Served with pita bread (pita not vegan). Vegan and gluten-free.
Samosas
2 crispy pastries filled with your choice of fresh green peas or delicately spiced lean lamb.
Aloo Tikki
A medley of vegetables, herbs, and spices formed into patties and fried. Served with cilantro and tamarind chutneys. Vegan and gluten-free.
Paneer Tikka
Tender pieces of cheese marinated with delicate spices and roasted in the tandoor. Served with cilantro, tamarind chutneys, and onions. Gluten-free.
Pakoras
Delicately spiced fried fritters lightly battered in chickpea flour. Served with cilantro and tamarind chutneys.
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken (white meat, breast) marinated in yogurt, herbs, saffron, and spices. Served on a bed of lettuce with cilantro, tamarind chutney, and sliced onions. Gluten-free.
Fish Tikka Kabob
Juicy pieces of true cod marinated with spices and saffron, then roasted in the tandoor. Accompanied with sliced onions, cilantro, and tamarind chutneys. Gluten-free.
Crisp Calamari
Calamari rings, hand-breaded and fried. Served on a bed of lettuce with sweet chili sauce and garlic mayo.
Bombay Tandoori Chicken Wings
Spicy chicken wings roasted in the tandoor oven. Served with cilantro and mint sauce. Gluten-free.
Tandoori Delight
A selection of lamb boti kabob, chicken tikka, fish tikka, and tandoori chicken (on the bone) marinated with fresh herbs and spices. Served with cilantro, tamarind chutney, and sliced onions.
Grape Leaves
Vine-ripened grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice, onions, and delicate spices. Served with cilantro, tamarind chutney, and pita bread (pita not vegan). Vegan and gluten-free.
Vegetarian Delight
A selection of vegetable samosas, vegetable pakoras, paneer pakoras, aloo Tikki, and grape leaves. Served with cilantro and tamarind chutneys.
Dynamite Shrimp
Hand-breaded and fried. Golden brown shrimp tossed with a sweet and spicy glaze. Served with sweet and hot chili sauce on the side.
Mazza
A Mediterranean sampler plate: hummus, baba ghannoj, falafel, grape leaves, and tabbouleh. Served with pita bread (pita not vegan). Vegan and gluten-free.
Daawat Salad
Fresh field greens tossed with vine-ripe tomatoes, sliced apples, crumbled bleu cheese, candied walnuts, and Mediterranean dressing. Vegan and gluten-free.
House Salad
Fresh field greens and chopped romaine lettuce tossed with vine ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, olives, mushrooms, shredded carrots, and Mediterranean dressing. Vegan and gluten-free.
Mediterranean Salad
Fresh field greens tossed with tomatoes, bell pepper, lettuce, mushrooms, red onion, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, feta cheese, and Mediterranean dressing. Gluten-free.
Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce layered with cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese, sprinkled with oregano then drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil and Mediterranean dressing. Gluten-free.
Indian Salad
Onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and green bell peppers are mixed in a tangy lemon dressing. Vegan and gluten-free.
Tabbouleh
A salad made of chopped parsley leaves, tomatoes, green onions, fresh mint, bulgar wheat and our own dressing made with virgin olive oil. Served with pita bread (pita not vegan).
Dal Soup
Homemade lentil soup is prepared in an old Indian tradition. Vegan and gluten-free.
Tomato Soup
A rich curried tomato soup spiced with cumin, curry leaves, and a touch of cream. Gluten-free.
Mulligatawny Soup
A rich chicken, lentil, and rice soup flavored with Indian spices and finished with a hint of lemon. Gluten-free.
New England Clam Chowder
Rich and creamy clam broth loaded with chopped clams and potatoes.
Soups and Salads
Tandoori Cuisine
Tandoori Chicken
On the bone. Juicy spring chicken marinated in yogurt, fresh ground spices, and saffron. Served with sliced onions and lemons.
Tandoori Chicken Tikka Breast
Juicy spring boneless chicken breast rubbed with Indian herbs, yogurt, spices, and saffron. Served with sliced onions and lemons, cilantro, and tamarind chutneys.
Keema Kabab
Ground lamb with onions and fresh herbs, cilantro, and tamarind chutneys.
Lamb Boti Kabab
Tender pieces of lamb marinated with our special blend of Indian spices and roasted in the tandoor. Served with cilantro and tamarind chutneys.
Tandoori Fish
Fillet of true cod marinated and cooked in the tandoor. Served with sliced onions and lemons, cilantro, and tamarind chutneys.
Tandoori Salmon
Fresh king salmon cooked in our special tandoori marinade. Served with sliced onions and lemons, cilantro, and tamarind chutneys.
Tandoori Prawns
Jumbo prawns are marinated in a special blend of spices and herbs then roasted in the tandoor. Served with sliced onions and lemons, cilantro, and tamarind chutneys.
Mixed Grill
An assortment of tandoori specialties: tandoori chicken, tikka chicken, lamb boti kabab, lamb keema kabab, tandoori cod, and tandoori prawns. Served with sliced onions and lemons, cilantro, and tamarind chutneys.
Rack of Lamb
Tender rack of lamb marinated delicately with garlic, ginger, herbs, and spices. Served with cilantro and tamarind chutneys.
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and cauliflower sauteed with onions and fresh herbs. Vegan and gluten-free.
Vegetable Kofta
Freshly grated vegetable and homemade cheese kofta dumplings simmered in a rich butter sauce. Gluten-free.
Chili Paneer
Our special paneer dish consisting of bell peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and a blend of unique spices. Gluten-free.
Okra Masala
Bhindi. Okra cooked with sauteed onion, tomatoes, special herbs, and spices. Available with meat. Vegan and gluten-free.
Channa Masala
Chickpeas cooked over a slow fire, blended with spices and tomatoes. Gluten-free.
Aloo Mutter Mushroom
Potatoes, green peas, and mushrooms, cooked in brown onion sauce with ginger. Served with basmati rice. Vegan and gluten-free.
Paneer Shahi
Mash paneer, onion, herbs, ginger, cashew, and raisin.
Dal Maharani
Mixed lentils cooked with select herbs and spices. Gluten-free.
Baigan Bhartha
Eggplant baked over an open flame, mashed and seasoned with herbs, sauteed onions, green peas, and tomatoes. Gluten-free.
Mutter Masala
Fresh green peas cooked in creamy tomato curry sauce. Gluten-free.
Navratan Korma
Garden fresh vegetables and homemade paneer cooked in a creamy cashew curry sauce. Gluten-free.
Vegetarian Cuisine
Indian Cuisine
Curry Specialty
A traditional brown curry is prepared with tomatoes, onions, and fresh herbs. Gluten-free and vegan.
Butter Masala
A deliciously smooth butter, tomato, and cream sauce spiced with ginger and garlic. Gluten-free.
Tikka Masala
A cream-based curry cooked with ginger and cilantro in a tomato sauce. Gluten-free.
Mango Curry
Major Grey mango chutney with a touch of cream, ginger, and garlic. Gluten-free. Can be vegan.
Coconut Curry
Rich curry cooked with coconut, ginger, garlic, and our special blend of spices and a touch of cream. Gluten-free. Can be vegan.
Madras Masala
This dish originates from the city of Madras. Cooked with chunks of tomatoes, roasted dry chilies, browned garlic, cumin, and other authentic Indian spices. Vegan and gluten-free.
Saag Palak Masala
Cream of spinach simmered with onions and spices. Gluten-free.
Shahi Korma
A traditional dish prepared with exotic spices, herbs, and a cream-based sauce with almonds. Gluten-free.
Jalfrazie
A rich brown curry with bell peppers, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and onions. Vegan and gluten-free.
Rogan Josh
This famous dish from Kashmir is cooked with tomatoes and onions and then roasted with spices in a rich red curry sauce. Gluten-free.
Vindaloo
Zesty curry cooked in a tangy sauce of wine vinegar, ginger, and potatoes. Vegan and gluten-free.
Royal Biryani
A classic Mughlai dish of basmati rice cooked with curry, raisins, cashew nuts, and saffron. Served with raita. Vegan and gluten-free.
Karahi
Cooked in a traditional Indian wok with onions, tomatoes, fenugreek leaves, fresh ginger, and garlic. Vegan and gluten-free.
Chicken Chili
A roasted chili sauce with green bell peppers, tomatoes, ginger, and green onions in a special blend of herbs. Gluten-free.
Goat Curry
A traditional brown curry prepared with tomatoes, onions and fresh herbs with bone.
Tandoori Roti
Unleavened whole wheat bread.
Plain Naan
White leavened bread.
Butter Naan
White leavened bread.
Kashmiri Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with cherries, raisins, cashews, fennel, and almonds.
Garlic Naan
Leavened bread topped with garlic.
Onion Kulcha
Leavened bread stuffed with fresh onions.
Paneer Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with traditional Indian homemade cheese.
Spinach Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with seasoned cream of spinach.
Aloo Paratha
Unleavened layered whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes, onions and fresh spices.
Plain Paratha
Unleavened layered whole wheat bread.
Chicken Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with chicken, almonds and herbs.
Spinach and Paneer Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with seasoned spinach and homemade Indian cheese.
Vegetable Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with mixed vegetables and herbs.
Chili Naan
Leavened bread with fresh green chilies.
Papadum
Thin flatbread made from lentils, baked until crispy in the tandoor.
Aloo Kulcha
Leavened bread stuffed with potatoes and spices. Vegan and gluten-free.
Keema Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with ground lamb, ginger, onions and a touch of cumin.
Pesto Naan
Leavened bread stuffed with pesto. Served with cilantro and tamarind chutneys.
Freshly Baked Tandoori Breads
Mediterranean Cuisine
Falafel Plate
A mixture of fava beans, chickpeas, parsley, and spices. Garnished with cucumbers, fresh greens, tomatoes, and tahini sauce. Served with pita bread (pita not vegan). Vegan and gluten-free.
Gyros Plate
Strips of marinated beef and lamb sauteed with onions. Gyros are served on a bed of lettuce with hummus, garnished with cucumbers and tomatoes. Served with pita bread (pita not vegan).
Combination Plate
A Mediterranean sampler plate: hummus, baba ghannouj, and falafel. Served on a bed of lettuce with pita bread (pita not vegan).
Shish Taouk
Boneless chicken marinated in garlic, oregano, saffron, and other Middle Eastern spices. Served on a bed of rice and fresh sauteed vegetables with homemade garlic dip. Gluten-free.
Fish and Chips
True cod fillet, hand-battered, fried golden brown and served with french fries, lemon, and tartar sauce.
Chicken Tenders
Our famous buttermilk battered chicken tenderloin fried golden brown. Served with seasoned french fries and your choice of dipping sauce. Sauce options of sweet chili and mayo, bleu cheese, honey mustard, and tartar sauce.
1/2 lb. Burger
A 1/2 lb. burger grilled to order. Served with melted cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes, pickles, sliced red onions and garlic aioli. Served with french fries.
Veggie Burger
Mixed vegetable patty served with melted cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes, pickles, sliced red onions and garlic aioli. Served with french fries. Vegetarian.
Ciabatta Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast served on a ciabatta roll with lettuce, onion, tomatoes, pickles and mayo. Served with french fries.
Prime Rib Dip
Slow-roasted prime rib, sliced thin and piled high on a toasted ciabatta roll. Served with a side of au jus and french fries.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine tossed in a rich and creamy garlic-Parmesan Alfredo sauce.
American Cuisine
Side Orders
Raita
A refreshing yogurt salad made with cucumbers and carrots.
Sauteed Vegetables
Lightly seasoned fresh vegetables.
French Fries
Fried potatoes.
Brown Rice
Basmati Rice
Steamed Broccoli
Sauteed Mushrooms
Sweet Mango Chutney
Mango Pickle
Plain yoghurt
How
Greek Fries
Garlic fries served with feta cheese and Kalamata olives.
Gulab Jamun
An Indian delicacy made from milk dough fried until golden brown and served in cardamom syrup.
Kheer
Traditional Indian rice pudding cooked with nuts, cardamom, and raisins. Gluten-free.
Almond Kulfi
Traditional Indian ice cream is made of sweetened condensed milk, fresh cream, almonds, and cardamom. Gluten-free.
Rasmalai
Delicate homemade cheese patties served in almond sweetened milk and cardamom sauce. Gluten-free.
Mango Kulfi
Traditional Indian ice cream is made of sweetened condensed milk, fresh cream, puree of mango, and cardamom. Gluten-free.
Coconut Almond Ice Cream
Specially prepared, all-natural ice cream. Gluten-free.
Mango Pistachio Ice Cream
Specially prepared, all-natural ice cream. Gluten-free.
Chocolate Ice Cream
Specially prepared, all-natural ice cream. Gluten-free.
Desserts
Drinks
Chai Tea
Masala chai mixture of Indian spices. Hot or iced.
Coffee
Regular.
Lassi
Traditional Indian drinks are made with homemade yogurt and milk.
Shake
Mango, strawberry or chocolate blended with milk.
Mango Lemonade
Traditional lemonade with a twist of mango.
Strawberry Lemonade
Traditional lemonade with a twist of strawberry.
Soft Drink
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, and Root Beer.