Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Sahara Restaurant

    2.8 (161 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

    Order Sahara Restaurant Takeout or Delivery

    Sahara Restaurant Photos

    SAHARA RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Sahara Restaurant

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Melody H.

    One of my favorite restaurants. They are never shy with their portions. Worth every dollar. Friendly staff. Thanks again guys!

    a view of the counter area
    Nicole E.

    Their dining area is open until 9:45 PM. The restaurant closes by 10:15 PM. It's a huge place at the corner of 10 mile and Coolidge. Their grocery store is at 14 and Ryan, which I visited just last weekend. Salmon gallaba, spicy with lentil soup, I just wanted three skewers of chicken Kafta, but the not so friendly or warm waitress told me that I cannot order individual skewers unless I get 10 or more of them and they have to be carry out orders. I went back to the front counter and ordered two fresh squeezed orange juices, a medium hummus and asked if my chicken comes with the garlic sauce. She told me or take a few minutes to make the orange juice, since she's by herself. We had to get the veggies with our meal or fries or rice, no way to get hummus. Rather rigid about the order options. The pita pocket bread is okay, dense, but warm. Our waitress seemed extremely stressed out and impatient and rather curt. There's only six tables in the entire restaurant. The lentil soup is good, hearty. I had part of the orange sticker skew in my fresh squeezed OJ, nice. The Fattoush salad was good, the dressing is nicely seasoned. It's lush, green and veggie filled. Had some peppers and like a Fattoush with some red cabbage too. The side of veggies are soggy and are from the freezer. My husband said they are garbage. The chicken kafta was quite good, super flavorful and had a bit of chili on top to give it some kick too. The meat was so juicy too. The salmon gallaba was ok. Nothing special. Our waitress did seem to warm to a tepid temperature later in our meal. Asked how our food was. Then asked if we wanted boxes for our frozen veggies, we said no. Then our bill. That's the extent of our interface. Other folks brought out our food. I was rather annoyed to find that they force a 20% tip on our bill. I went to the front counter and they said they do that to all customers since the pandemic. I said they need to post it somewhere, the waitress said it's on the menu. I said the menu says for 6 or more guests the 20% would be applied. The other guy by her said they are getting new menus that will state the 20% gratuity for all. I told him that's all good and fine, but I didn't get the menu. The guy called his manager. Had me wait several minutes while he explained the situation and how this lady wants a refund of the gratuity. After making me stand for way too long during the guy's lengthy conversation with his manager, while his eyes darted everywhere, he finally told me that they would give me a refund for the gratuity. However, before handing me the money he asked me if I wasn't planning on giving a gratuity. I asked him why that mattered, he said he's was just wondering if I wasn't going to be giving a gratuity at all. He persisted and asked me 3 more times about the gratuity. I finally said not after all this headache from him and the waitress and the added guilt trip about how the waitress lives off her tips. I was absolutely disgusted with how they handled the situation and treated me at what could hand been a decent meal. Terrible customer service and not honest or transparent either. The bedrock to a trustworthy business.

    Sahara Super Combo and Hommous with Meat
    Ben V.

    The food here was very solid but a bit pricey. The hummus with chicken shawarma was my favorite. The Sahara combo was a decent amount of food and you will have leftovers. The fattoush salad was my other favorite. The food was ready exactly when they said it would be over the phone. The restaurant is very large and is almost like a banquet center. I would get take out here again.

    See all

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    5 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ann D.
    50
    13
    30

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jl E.
    44
    11
    2

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Pita bread dry and reheated. Chicken swarama meat was dry and reheated. One server for the entire restaurant. Skip this place.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Food is always great and the restaurant is always very clean. Their beef kabobs are the best.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 2

    3 years ago

    Best Gus beef sharwarma clean and great parties must try the lamb chops with rice and and stew all are good

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Em M.
    0
    21
    1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Paul M.
    6
    129
    27

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of A K.
    25
    56
    59

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Given this place way too many chances. I live 3 min away but will never be going back. Incredibly slow takeout service.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Scott S.
    157
    74
    32

    8 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Detroit R.
    9
    165
    144

    11 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    No one behind the counter or in the kitchen wore a mask during my visit there. I find this unacceptable and will not be returning.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Always on point!!! Food is always fresh here at this location!! My favorite middle eastern restaurant for sure

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 5

    Ask the Community - Sahara Restaurant

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Mediterranean 6,041 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Oak Parker - Patty Melt

    Oak Parker

    4.6(200 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    My friend heard about The Oak Parker from another friend, so we decided to give it a try and now I…read moretotally understand the hype. Walking in, there was very limited seating and about an hour wait, which clearly showed how popular this spot is. Thankfully, the hostess told us about their basement bar area where you can grab drinks and snacks while waiting. The downstairs area had such a cool speakeasy vibe dark ambiance, vinyl music playing, and honestly the perfect date night atmosphere. The drinks were REALLY good, and you can also order appetizers down there. Once we made it upstairs, we grabbed bar seating and talked to a few people around us who all said this was their favorite spot. Our bartender was amazing -- super attentive, explained the menu well, and gave great recommendations. We ordered the wings (perfectly seasoned and so good) and the chicken sandwich with buffalo added for a little spice... absolutely delicious. I also tried the pistachio martini, and wow definitely one of my favorite drinks I've had in a while. Overall, such a great experience from the atmosphere to the food and service. I'll definitely be back, and I've already been telling all my friends about this place!

    I'd been invited to a house music night. Upon walking in, I almost thought we were in the wrong…read moreplace! Upon entry, we saw a quaint restaurant. Then someone politely said y'all must be looking for downstairs. Sure were! As it turned out, we were escorted downstairs to what people refer to as the Vinyl Room. The vinyl turntables that night were replaced with computerized ones. The vibe was unsurpassed and the drinks were tasty. I'll be back when I need the good time again.

    Photos
    Oak Parker - Bar

    Bar

    Oak Parker - Grilled Reuben

    Grilled Reuben

    Oak Parker

    See all

    Barrel House - Mac and Cheese

    Barrel House

    4.5(61 reviews)
    2.6 miDowntown Ferndale

    Came here on a Saturday night with my boyfriend hoping to catch the football playoffs and were just…read moregrateful to find a place with TVs. What we didn't expect was to be completely blown away. From the second we walked in, the bartender greeted us like we were regulars, and that alone sold us on sitting at the bar. Best decision. We're bar sitters through and through, and between the bartender, a friendly regular who scooted over for us, and literally every person we interacted with, the vibe was unmatched. I worked in the service industry in a former life, so I know how rare it is to find a place where everyone is friendly. There's usually at least one Debbie Downer. Not here. No rushing, great recommendations, and zero feeling like you're "that couple" taking up bar space. Drinks and beer selection were solid, but let's talk food because ambiance and service are only half the equation. We started with the coney dog egg rolls and... wow. Epic. Unique. Immediately set the bar high. Then we ordered the fish and chips and the short rib sandwich. The fish was perfectly breaded, the remoulade was on point, and those skinny fries were dangerous. But the star of the show? The short rib sandwich. Holy shit. I don't normally eat onions or horseradish, but somehow this sandwich converted me. The caramelized onions weren't overpowering, the sauce wasn't spicy, and everything just worked. We literally woke up the next morning talking about how we need it again. The bartender filled us in on happy hour and all the food options, and we're already planning our return. Total hidden gem on Woodward. Highly recommend. Thanks for a great Saturday night!

    Burgers were excellent--juicy and cooked to a nice medium. Fries were crispy and tasty, too. Our…read morewaitress was very friendly. But... We didn't order cocktails, and the burgers took over half an hour to arrive on a not-crowded Tuesday. More importantly, despite the recent thaw, it was uncomfortably cold, and you could see a number of other patrons wearing their coats (as we were)

    Photos
    Barrel House - Interior

    Interior

    Barrel House - Sesame Chicken Wings

    Sesame Chicken Wings

    Barrel House - Mezcal & Chill

    See all

    Mezcal & Chill

    Mother Handsome

    Mother Handsome

    4.4(107 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$
    Women-owned & operated
    Private events

    I was in the area yesterday evening and did a quick search for coffee. I found that Mother…read moreHandsome was on the way home and decided to give them a try. I got the "burnt orange espresso tonic" and a "rosemary biscuit". Both were amazing. The biscuit was warm and buttery and the included jam (which appeared house made) was the perfect compliment. The flavors were all distinct but complimentary and made this into a spectacular treat. The espresso tonic is the best I've had. The flavor was fresh, light and fruity, with the bitterness of the coffee keeping it grounded and sophisticated. I even ate the orange slice at the end. The wait for my drink was probably about 7-10 minutes but knowing that in the future, I'm willing to plan around if the product is going to be this good. I want to come back and try the food but I will make it a point to return the next time I'm on this side of town.

    This is a cute establishment. Very welcoming and modern atmosphere. Note that there is a front and…read moreback entrance, there is plenty of parking in the back A solid 5/5 for the pizza-'Mama said knock you out' was delicious. There is a nice kick to this pizza and the pizza was made to order and arrived to the table hot and steamy - just as it should be --Yaay! No additions were needed I.e.: crushed pepper or Parmesan. Customer service id rate 4.5/5 it appeared as though a team member was leaving for shift so although she made our first round of drinks and took our order. This waitress was ready to jet out and did not check in on us-- thankfully we didn't need anything more. There after the team was focused on cleaning up for closing time. I understand, but I am still a paying customer too. There is a private seating area that can be rented out, there is the option to rent the entire restaurant too. Inside the private room area there are toys and books- kid friendly and when the weather breaks there is a garage door that can open up to a patio. In addition to pizza and cocktails/beer there is coffee and pastries. I would come back to try the pastries and a latte, as I am not a coffee drinker. But there is multiple bags of coffee for sale too. All in all I am happy we stumbled upon this restaurant based on other Yelp! Reviews. See you soon again.

    Photos
    Mother Handsome
    Mother Handsome
    Mother Handsome

    See all

    Sahara Restaurant - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...