10807 Castle Downs Rd NW #110, Edmonton, AB T5X 3N7, Canada
Sahara is your go-to casual-fine dining restaurant. We offer the best made from scratch international cuisine using fresh ingredients served in a vibrant, contemporary setting
I went to this restaurant and the service, food, atmosphere was phenomenal. The owner Karim and his staff went above and beyond to make my guests and I feel at home. They sliders were absolutely delicious, their sushi was spectacular, and their Mediterranean food was to die for. This place is a must visit and you won't regret it. The hospitality is nothing compared to in other restaurants I have been to where the staff are going above and beyond to ensure they have met your dining needs.
Place is really good 👍 Food was awesome 👌 BBQ was super tasty 😋 Muhammara is highly recommended 👌 Hummus is very good 👍 Ambience is good Service is also awesome Generous portions 👍
We recently had experience of dining at Sahara Restaurant, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience, especially for someone who appreciates top-quality meat. The highlight of my meal was undoubtedly the tenderloin kebob. It was cooked to absolute perfection - juicy, flavourful, and incredibly tender. The seasoning was spot on, enhancing the natural taste of the meat. The tenderloin kebob truly showcased the restaurant’s expertise in grilling. If you’re a fan of kebobs or just love great meat, this dish is a must-try.
The staff was extremely friendly. I'm a huge fan of mediterranean food and brought my brother who had never been and he "unlocked a new flavor". We all loved the food. Super fast service, and amazing quality. Props to the people in the back for plating everything beautifully. Truly a wonderful experience. If you are deciding where to eat this should be the place.
When I came, the server was nice and introduced themselves. They offered to get us drinks, but they had no drink menu and pushed the Sahara passion, not telling us the price of it. After placing the order, we were given some packaged pitas that were quite nice. After waiting some time, the food came out. The server messed up my order, but was apologetic and offered to fix it, which was good. The real issue came with the food. I didn't wait particularly long, but everything was cold. The fries were slightly soft, the chicken was dry and the pita that was included was brittle and hard. Overall, it wasn't the worst place to go to, but the food was not my favorite.
Can't say enough good things about this restaurant.. The food was amazing, the server was very friendly and stayed attentive the whole evening. We were a large family group and they catered to exactly what we need. Had to move tables to accommodate everyone and everything was done smoothly. Good portions and flavourful cuisine. So much variety of Mediterranean options and well served. I'd probably come by again for a family gathering or a team lunch whenever. Very spacious seating area for large groups.
Sahara Restaurant- Lebanese Cuisine- Castledowns Best Lebanese food I’ver ever had in Edmonton , very generous portions that we got full from appetizers.. and literally had to pack main course to take home. our waitress “ Joanna” was so kind and helpful, for me it’s so important to get good service, We got complimentary free Arabic tea at the end.. hummus and baba ghannouj ( eggplant dip) are the best I’ve ever had ❤️ We ordered chicken shawarma platter and kafta wrap that comes with fries too
This was hands down the BEST restaurant experience I have had in a while. My Kid and I wanted to try a new place and came across Sahara Palace. From the moment we walked in the door we were taken by the calm, cool atmosphere, and the warm welcome and hospitality we received from Andrew. We choose the set meal at $45/person as it seemed like a great way to try a bit of everything. We weren't wrong. From start to finish every dish was not only delicious, but a beautiful work of art. Simply stunning! For those thinking the price point is high, NOPE! The quality was top notch and there was so much food! We had to stop eating and box up food to take home to save room for dessert! Thank you Andrew and the rest of the team at Sahara for a truly incredible culinary experience. We'll be back!
First time visiting this restaurant, adventurous spirit. The experience was very enjoyable. We elected to go with a set menu that included a wide selection of cuisine of Lebanon. Fantastic flavours.
Ordered on skip the dishes not only is the food amazing but the staff was so kind to me! He gave me salad because I wasn t able to add it on the app, he called me to make sure I liked the food and customer service was just amazing! The food is so fresh and cooked to perfection! I literally have nothing to say besides positive things! This is a north side gem! Always has been! If you ever want to order some good Mediterranean food this is your spot!
This place is WOW. I am very very impressed with the menu items, presentation and taste, also, service was fantastic. I was waiting around for my food items that were ordered and they gave me grape leaves to try out, and these had to be the best grape leaves I ve tried by far from any Mediterranean restaurant. I would highly recommend to all my friends and family!!
We had our year-end dinner at this restaurant and the experience was outstanding! We were a group of almost 40 people and the service was perfect from start to finish. A special thank you to Jamal, our server, who served us with great professionalism and kindness. He managed to meet everyones needs with patience and efficiency, which made our evening even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was warm, the food delicious, and the staff incredibly attentive. I highly recommend this restaurant for group events or just for a great dining experience. Thank you again.
The food here is incredible, everything we ordered was just delicious! Excellent prices and really good sized portions.
The food was so delicious I felt like I was eating at home. Its a nice place to catch up with friends and have dinner there.
Sorry Sahara, I used to enjoy your food but this time it was very disappointing experience. Not a good place to go with small kids. 1. High chairs were not offered. Kid was sitting on my laps, very unsafe. 2. Food. My asks were not followed. Asked for no cheese for a kid, but food was with melted cheese on it. Had to scrape it for kid to eat it. 3. My fish was just something else- dry and/or burned. Unable to eat. 4. Kebabs were with too much spice. 5. Salads with too much vinegar, maybe old. 6. Desserts were brought to us but we had no plates anymore. Waited for a few minutes. No one got us plates, until we asked for some. This should not happen in a restaurant. We paid 300 for 4 adults and a child and left hungry. Never again.
WOW! Sahara Restaurant exceeded our expectations! Jamals warm hospitality, incredible food, and top-notch service made for an unforgettable night. The dishes were incredibly flavorful! And that heavenly baklava dessert? ABSOLUTE PERFECTION! Cant wait to return!
We tried kafta kabob , beef tenderloin and chicken taouk very tasty Rice was very tasty too Food
We recently had my sons wedding reception at Sahara. Our server Jamal was fantastic! If youre looking for delicious mediterranean food, and great space to host a party, Sahara is the place to go!
Overall food is pretty good but in comparison to other competitors like Jerusalem shawarma and turquaz this place is not even close. Restaurant is spacious but needs renovations.
Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant offers a flavorful and unique brunch experience with a variety of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes. Their brunch menu is a wonderful mix of traditional Mediterranean flavors with a modern twist.The service at Sahara Mediterranean is friendly and attentive. From the moment you walk in, the staff makes you feel welcome, with a genuine warmth that adds to the dining experience.Falafel Platter is perfect for those looking for something hearty yet vegetarian, featuring crispy, flavorful falafel served alongside creamy hummus.
We tried the breakfast buffet and it was great! Food tasted amazing and our server Jamal was very helpful in explaining what everything was. Highly recommended.
The food was excellent and Jamal was great!
The food and service were phenomenal. Next time, I will bring more people so I can try more things!
Welcoming customer service, amazing food.
Great salad and drink. Big portion.
We had a wonderful service today with Jamal thank you so much!!! I highly recommend this place. Food
I cant say enough about this restaurant. I have been eating Lebanese cuisine at restaurants all over North America for 20+ years and this is far and away the BEST Lebanese food I have EVER tasted. We ordered the set menu which gets you a taste of everything on the menu. It was extremely reasonably priced for what we got - lots of leftovers - and every bite was bursting with flavour - cooked well, to perfection. Fattoush salad and hummus are out of the park. Food was fast and service was excellent. We will be back to eat here again and again :) Vegetarian options: Youre in for a treat. Stuffed Grape leaves, salads and falafel, dips and pita...delish! Dietary restrictions: Lots of dairy free or meat free options
One of the best Medetranian food in the city
Best restaurant in Edmonton! Amazing food and service. Thanks so much Jamal for hosting a great evening:)
Good food quality, nice service, restaurant ihas to capability to host parties
The food was Fabtastic. Great flavour and generous portions. We had phenomenal service from Jamal. The restaurant made us made feel like family.
Good service we were served by jamal
Great place with awesome staff. It s one of our favorite restaurants.Jamal is a polite gentleman who always help us to pick our food from menu and always make sure we have the best service. Mimi the owner is a very nice and friendly lady who always treat us with one of her homemade pastries. We always have great time there and definitely recommend this place if you are looking for friendly environment and good quality food with fresh ingredients.
Great place with an incredible authentic atmosphere. The food is delicious and the price is affordable. Jamal provided us with a very good service.
Thank you Jamal for the fantastic service.
I m not sure what the waiter s name is I think it s Jamal/Kamal but he is a 10/10 waiter. He is the best at his job. And he always makes our experience great.
I come with my friend to eat, Sahara is the best food, server Jamal was amazing he make us very happy I will come back because of him.
It was first time to go this restaurant and it was very good place to eat and Jamal is the best server he was amazing.
Been coming here once per week for years. They recently updated their menu and its even better than before. Try the burgers! Vegetarian options: Lots of Authentic Meidteranian Vegeterian options. I highly recommend the Spinache Hanbe or the Mouhamara. Parking: Lots of free parking space directly in front of the resteraunt and in the adjacent mall parking lot. Kid-friendliness: Very large interior. Large tables and booths. Kids are provided with colouring materials.
Very good service
Invited to staff for Saturday brunch and everything was great! Food was on point and service was Amazing.
The best food , ambiance and service
Very good food. it was empty when we went there, might be cuz it was early, so we were a little hesitant but honestly the food was absolutely amazing. even the portions are so good. definitely must come and eat here. Jamal was also super nice!!
Was a new place for us to go. The food was really good and our server, Jamal, did an awesome job looking after us. Will definately visit again
Some of our groups food was cold and it took a while for it to come out. I also deliberately chose a wrap that didn t come with onions because I dislike them. However, when my food arrived, the wrap still had onions even though onions weren t listed on the menu. I tried some of the hummus and it was very good. But the main dish really took away from the whole experience. Our server was very kind.
We called to reserve a table to come to eat at the buffet. We were sure to ask if 7 would be too late and were told it would be ok. Took our reservation and when we arrived we were told the buffet was over and we can t come late. So our 45 minute drive basically was a waste. So I would have be giving 0 stars if I could.
Had seaweed salad it was pretty good.
Most cheapest experience i have ever had today at this sahara. I called them for the buffet reservation at 7 pm. They took my name and confirm the table and we reached there at 7:15 then they said they are not refilling any more food and the buffet is over which was supposed to happen till 8:30 and told us we can order from their regular menu. So why they did not mention anything when we called? Is that a trick that you invite people by offering low price and then tell them to order from regular menu?? What kind of cheapness is this? Wanted to rate 0*
Wow, wow, wow. Food was impeccable. I cant describe. Beautiful atmosphere.
Fantastic service and food! I looked up a restaurant that would be a good place to spend time with my family as we havent all had dinner together in years due to us all living in different parts of Canada. We had 5 adults and one toddler and i truly was so impressed at how accommodating our awesome server Joanne was. My family was a little indecisive with the menu but she was so patient and kind. The food was brought out quickly and it was delicious. The portions are huge so we had a lot to box up. Joanne was so kind to my elderly dad and my young son and she just made us all feel so special and comfortable. Next time I am in Edmonton, i will definitely be back! Thanks again.
The server did not ask us for our order for 15-20 minutes. The food was cold. We ordered kafta kebab with rice, but they did not provide a spoon! The water mug was broken as well. I really dont know why the rating is 4.5!!!!!!! It is definitely not!!!!!! I need to mention that we went on a Friday night. I cannot imagine how it would be on weekdays!
Just had their brunch buffet here and it was delicious and great value for money! Jamal have the best service I have ever had! Food
Nice place to go to. Food is good with reasonably good service. We visited the place at buffet. The food was missing most of the time and service was slow. But I guess it was more because people were taking big portions because they weren t sure if the item will be filled again. Food quality was good though. We had a booking but it seems many people came without booking and management didn t realize that letting everyone will create a chaos. I will give it a try one more time to see if they learned from their mistakes. Parking: Free parking lot. Kid-friendliness: Kids can move around and may have menu of their choice. Wheelchair accessibility: It is wheelchair accessible.
Dinner buffet on July 17. I don t know if this a one time sort of thing but the food was abysmal. From the food options to the food quality, it was extremely subpar. The food lacked flavour. The menu options may taste better, but judging on the buffet I will not be trying it out. The buffet was disappointing to say the least.
Went today for brunch buffet , the food was delicious, a nice assorted variety of Mediterranean & western food . Clean place Good customer service but JAMAL was exceptional We always go there & every time very good experience .
I was at Sahara for lunch with family and my overall experience here has been excellent. FOOD was fabulous and the service provided by Jamal was very good and he took the extra time to help us select the best items from the menu. Will be visiting again in the near future.
Great food and service.
The food was amazing! The service was also amazing! Jamal is the best. He has the biggest smile and cares about the customers experience. Thanks Jamal :)
We had a wedding party there and they didn t respect us they treated us very badly Food
Best food and service in town! Love Jamal so much, he makes you feel like family from the start! So hospitable and kind. Thanks!
Best food I ve tasted in my whole life!
Very good burger there but little bot
We went there for dinner. And let me start with the interior first. It is beautiful. Best for a family gathering. Next our server was Jamal. He was very friendly and nicely explained everything to us and also made some good suggestions. Based on that We ordered trio platter, salmon bowl and for dessert we had their delicious pistachios baklava which came with ice cream in it. Food was amazing no doubt on that. Specially I found their beef kebabs exceptionally flavorful. And everyone must try their baklava which is hands down the best baklava I ve ever tried. In short service, food was 5/5. But according to the portion of food, price is too high. We had 2 mains and 1 dessert and our bill came 72 with tips. Other than that our visit was pleasant over there.
We ate at Sahara for lunch on Saturday. The staff was extremely friendly, and set the atmosphere for a great time. The menu is extensive, offering a great variety of Mediterranean cuisine, burgers, and even sushi. We were a little surprised that they do not serve alcohol as we were looking forward to enjoying a glass of wine with our meal; do not allow that to make you pass on the Sahara. In an instant, that was no longer a concern. Their array of mocktails is impressive and their house special drink was amazing. It was a delicious, one of a kind, mocktail served with passion fruit, mango, and fresh berries, with ice, and a sprig of mint. I absolutely recommend this restaurant!
Great food and service, Staff is taking care of every single thing while you are there, I enjoyed my visit and it is highly recomended
One of the best lebanese food Ive tried in a long time. Amazing! The atmosphere so nice, the waitresses were awesome, especially Jamal who made our afternoon excellent.
The food was extremely salty and oily. The service was terrible and servers seemed to be in rush. Not a friendly environment. I tried this restaurant based on the recommendations by a friend of mine, but I don t recommend it at all. Food : 3/5
Everything is perfect food service, clean , quiet .
Amazing food, that comes in large portions with rice and fried potato, also the space is spacious and with good aeration, 5 stars
Excellent breakfast, wonderful service. Staff cares about customer service. I recommend visiting it
Homemade food cooked with love, big thumbs up to the chefs!!
Had Ramadan Iftar today and it was excellent service and amazing staff. Thanks
Came here for the first time tonight and had a very pleasant experience. Our server Jamal was kind and attentive, and made the experience SO enjoyable. We had the buffet, and I was very surprised and pleased with not only the selection, but the quality and cleanliness. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Kareem. Overall this is a beautiful establishment, with excellent food and wonderful staff. I will most certainly be back!
First time here, and it was amazing! The food was so delicious! Our server, Jaman, was so friendly and welcoming. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for good food and service! I wish I could give more stars.
I went there for iftar buffet it was way overpriced for the selection of food that was available As well people werent treated equally they had a buffet meanwhile their regulars got served special dinners with all the different appetizers Food quality wasnt the best I will never go there again
Broke our fast here and was served by Jamal. Some of the best service and warmest environment. Thanks again Jamal
Every weekend we go to a restaurant for Iftar buffet and yesterday we went to Sahara..as part of the buffet they don t serve juice or drinks, no fruits and no dessert! We had to buy drinks separate when breaking fast. They also charged my 5 years olds the full buffet charge even though they didn t eat anything. I was told it was for the seat! Made no sense coz I can t leave my kids at home and come eat or shud I keep them in my lap??.. Left a really bad impression! Not going back ever!
The buffet was not good at all. The food was not fresh and was not edible and we couldnt finish our plates. The customer service was terrible we werent helped and asked if there was a desert the server said she would have to bring out to us. We asked for 2 deserts and got only one.She never said the desert was not included in the buffet and got charged for the desert when we got the bill. A total waste of $84.
Worst buffet I ever been to in my life. The food quality was horrible. Fries and chicken were dry, tasted a few days old. The pasta was very soggy. The ginger beef and salad tasted old as well. The only thing that was fresh was the soup, everything else tasted very much like leftovers from a previous day. Never seen a restaurant that charges $36 for a buffet that offers no desserts or juice, just water. The place was jam packed maybe 200 people there on a Saturday night for iftar and I was expecting high quality but it was the absolute opposite. Do NOT let the nice design and decor of the restaurant fool you, these guys will serve you leftovers.
It is a conservative family place, so kids are a must/ enjoable, but not for everybody. Everybody is friendly Everybody is respectful to everybody. Food is great; mixed phalastinin, morocan, Lebanese, syrian, and some Egyptian and iraqi. NOW with the new owners it is one of the best places for meditarian enjoable food. Vegetarian options: Green salad babaghanoge frid rice fatosh tabolaa in short IF YOU ARE vegetarian you can eat and manage variety Parking: Crowded evening and alote of parking. Kid-friendliness: Kids can eat and run. Wheelchair accessibility: The place is a wheelchair accessible
Amazing service, excellent variety. quality food and great atmosphere. On Apil 3rd, 40 members of my family, friends and I had the buffet supper/ iftar at Sahara. The spread and variety were astounding, everything was just delicious! I had molokia, maqlouba, fatteh.meat and rice, fattoush , bava ghanoug, hommos, and grape leaves,: WARAK INAB..The variety meant that there was something for everyone. The children at our table were very happy with their mac and cheese, fries, chicken fingers, wings, pizza, , roast beef , and mash.All this wonderful variety for $34 a person. The children looked very happy as they used the mid stage as a place to play quietlly and have fun. What a great family restaurant! Our drinks were very tasty, I had a Mohito, it was just superb! Saharas is definitely in my top 5 restaurants to go to in Edmonton. I loved the food, appreciated the family atmosphere, and enjoyed the great customer service Everything was excellent. WouldI I dine there again soon? Absolutely.. Vegetarian options: Baba gannoug. Fatyoush, tabouleh,Falafel, hommos, rice, fries, mac and cheese, cheese pies.mashed potatoes, etc. Dietary restrictions: Gluten and dairy free food options . Parking: Huge free parking lot in front of the restaurant. Kid-friendliness: Great variety of kid friendly cuisine, a raised stage for children to play without being in the midst of tables and diners . Wheelchair accessibility: The restaurant is one level, very wide handicap access doors, handicapped parking spaces.
Over all good ambience. We went for Iftar buffet. They should revamp their Iftar buffet and add BBQ options. Lentil soup was best. Waiters should not avoid coming again and again and should stop pushing there famous drink and sweets. Keep asking same question by three different people it s bit annoying. However overall good ambience and experience.
The quality/taste of the food has taken a dive with the new owners. Kinda sucks.
Waitress was very good. Friendly with both of us. Male and female . So rare
Breakfast buffet was amazing and our server Jamal was even better, definitely coming back again
I went with my family and sister in law except my brother. It was really good food, you choose your own plate of meals . It was quite expensive.
Amazing experience! Nothing to complain about. The food was fantastic .. the service was great .. Jamal was serving us and he was fabulous.. we had a newly married couple in the group and he got them a dessert on the house and played nice wedding songs for them.. it was a pleasant surprise. I definitely recommend this place for celebrating any special occasion or to just enjoy a nice meal
Went here to do a unity celebration with my family before my wedding, and the service was phenomenal! Servers were amazing, even played music for us and the other parties there, and - of course - the food was sublime
Food and Service was great! But too crowded
I m German and I wanted to try middle eastern food, this place was recommended to me and I was very happy. The service was amazing, we had a waitress with curly blonde hair who made us laugh a lot Food
Vegetarian options: They had a wide selection of vegetarian options Parking: Lots of space for parking Kid-friendliness: They had a very good selection for kids Wheelchair accessibility: Grandmother is in a wheel chair had no problem accessing the restaurant
Meh at most. Our server tried to upsell us appetizers and when I asked him about a drink s price (no drink menu or prices were available) he said it s not worth it to ask about the drink s price, which wasn t a great thing to say. The food portion was generous, but we are pretty sure the kafta and tawook were reheated and not fresh. Even the hummus and the pita bread were quite stale. The cheese samosas were tasty. Wouldn t come back again.
Food is average at best. Dont order the hummus they only give you 1 pita for the entire dish. Lol. The grape Leafs tasted canned. Waste of an $80 dinner. Food : 1/5
If I could....I would give a zero star. I went there today for a take out. The employee was extremely rude. The are having a wedding dinner there today. The employee told me to wait and see if the kitchen could accept my order. I waited for about 10 minutes and the employee never came back to give me an update. I never seen something like that. I saw the same employee going back and forth. He passed by where I was, and never said if the kitchen would accept my order or not. It appeared that they were doing me a favor. I will never go back there again.
Highly recommended!!! We will definitely order again! Thank you so much, Karim!
Had dinner with my husband and kids last night and what a beautiful gem! Classy and sophisticated with food to match. The food was delicious and flavourful. Recommend the sliders
We had an event and it was amazing!!!! The staff, the service, and the food was top notch!!!! Honestly nothing could have been better!!! Kareem the manager/ Owner was so accommodating and made us feel so welcome!!!! Highly recommend for engagement, wedding, birthday party, anything . They really know customer service!!! Thank you so much Sahara and staff for your amazing work!!!!
The food was plentiful, delicious, and beautifully presented. The service was attentive, friendly, and timely. It is clearly a family-run operation and everyone involved was extremely welcoming. The restaurant has been in operation only since November, so there wasn t much of a Sunday morning crowd, but I m sure that will change as word gets out. The Lebanese fare also has so many healthy choices among a very substantial menu. I would recommend this to anyone who wants an enjoyable, healthy, and laid-back dining experience. Vegetarian options: Many options Dietary restrictions: Many options
First time trying and overall the food was excellent and the staff were super friendly and clearly passionate about explaining the food. The place was quite busy so it was a bit slow and we did have to ask quite a few times for water refills but we can forgive that since they were busy. We started with the mouhamara which is a spread with walnuts, pepper, pomegranate molasses and Arabian cheese. It was delicious! It was on the sweeter side but the Arabian cheese being quite salty did balance it a bit. For the mains we had the beef kafta wrap and the chicken taouk. Both were delicious and portions quite large. The rice that came with the taouk had almond shavings which was really good. The chicken was spiced perfectly and the garlic sauce that came with it was amazing! Will be back to try more dishes and would highly recommend.
The food, the vibe, the atmosphere, the people, EVERYTHING was amazing. Surpassed what I was expecting and definitely will be back again. Food was so delicious and the menu had so much variety. Thanks for the amazing experience Sahara team, see you guys soon!
Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious and fresh quality. Very friendly staff, good atmosphere. My favorite restaurant in Edmonton hands down!
don t come to this resterant it is so bad and the food is not cooked good it also cost so much money
Your food tastes okay but you dont have any options its to expensive for what we get and if you have a family its not a good choice for your family to go
Iftar buffet was less than adequate , say no more .
Wow... we went to Sahara for dinner. The meal was amazing, and the price was great. Im so glad we stopped in, and Ill definitely be back. The family that runs the place is really nice, and you can tell they put their heart into everything they do. Thanks to you and your staff for a great experience!
I dont even know where to start, the food is some of the best in all of Edmonton. The customer service was the best Ive ever had, Jamal did such a good job making me feel like royalty I have nothing to complain about.
Amazing experience, if you re looking for great Mediterranean food or even classical burgers this is the spot. The menu is perfect and the staff are professional this is hands down the best place for Mediterranean food.
One of my best experiences in mediterranean food in Canada The waiter was super nice and helpful I was there 3 months ago and I can t wait to return back there The place is decent The atmosphere was calm and cozy The food was so tasty
Horribly racist, the manager at the time named Omar refused to seat us during Ramadan because we re black.
Great service and great food as always.. Thank you!! Food
The food here was too vinegary and salty. The best part of the meal was the free soup.
Excellent food and outstanding staff, a great experience all around!
Authentic Lebanese cuisine. Always fresh and delicious. You can tell the ingredients are top quality and the food is made with heart. Staff is always friendly and attentive! Definitely recommend
We had a fantastic experience at the restaurant thanks to Jamals exceptional service. He was attentive, friendly, and ensured that our dining experience was enjoyable. The food was delicious, and Jamals professionalism added to the overall positive atmosphere. I highly recommend this place, and kudos to Jamal for making it an outstanding dining experience.
Great staff, great food! Definitely will be back again!!
The food is amazing tbh. Even after so many years the quality of the food has not changed! Everything is flavoured so well. Also the environment is nice in here, and we had a kind server as well. Would recommend if you re looking for shawarma or middle eastern food :)
Thank you Aman for helping us today!!
Amazing food and ambience. Kids love the place. Chicken taouq and chicken sliders were very delicious . Jamal served us and he was very nice and diligent. Highly recommend this place. Kid-friendliness: Kids had a complimentary ice cream at the end which makes their experience more enjoyable.
10/10 Amazing food amazing hospitality!!!
The food is terrible is so expensive for not even a bit good test.
Amazing Middle Eastern food, surprised they also have the best sushi in the Northside!
Food was delicious.
I was with family to enjoy my sons birthday but was very disappointed with the food on the menu as most of it was not available we were told owners have changed and they want to stick to Lebanese cusine as they dont want indian or turkish or other cusine i wish the old owner had made a better choice and the current food we got was below average and also they charged tip of 20% on the bill making it look as a complete bill of our food i will never ever step there and not recommend it to anyone...i hope u guys make a wise decision with ur money
If your are looking for great Mediterranean cuisine, look no further. If you are looking for welcoming atmosphere look no further. Professional presentation and tasty dishes. Dietary restrictions: Halal
Great service. And the burger is better then any Ive ever had
The food was yummy, friendly server Jamal, I would definitely comeback
Delicious authentic mediterranean cuisine. Amazing food and service. You will love it!
We had a great experience tonight. The owners are very kind and the server Jamal is very responsive and welcoming. Great food and hospitality. I highly recommend dining here!
Great place, gd food, gd portions. But no more shisha which is sad
Jamal has given us a spectacular service And the food was out of this world as usual The place looks gorgeous too Food : 5/5
Amazing place for family get togethers . Business lunches and meeting up with old friends food is great and the service is the best very happy with the service today and every other day keep it up !! Vegetarian options: If you re vegetarian no need to worry look up the menu and see all the different options!!! Dietary restrictions: My friend is vegan , was worried at first left there full and happy the menu is catered to all types it s honestly amazing Parking: No need to worry about the parking !!! Kid-friendliness: The kids love it !
Jamal was a fabulous server, and the food was spectacular! All the staff were very friendly! Kid-friendliness: Many families were enjoying dinner!
Sahara was a fantastic experience. Jamal served us and was very kind and professional with his service. The food wad exceptional. I have been here before and I could see an upgrade in food quality. Awesome lebanese restaurant with lots to offer. Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp.
Wow it s been a while since I had a great meal like this, awesome service from our server Andrew. Can t wait to get back for more
The food here was great! I ordered the chicken shawarma; the portions were big and the flavor was perfect. Thanks to Andrew for the great service! He was very accommodating and very welcoming. Ill be coming back here again soon!
I can certainly say that it is the best shawarma I have ever eaten! I am a person who highly values good food, and without a doubt this is a restaurant that I would visit again many times. From the food to the service from Andrew it has been fantastic. If you are hesitating to visit Sahara, I recommend you don t wait, you will not regret it! 10/10 Kid-friendliness: They are very welcoming for children
Sahara always the best in Edmonton and all canada
Incredible food and Turkish coffee, service was really friendly and fast.
Had dinner here for the first time, the atmosphere, service and food were above and beyond. Super clean place and friendly staff. Thank you, will definitely come back. Highly recommended!
Writing this for our awesome server, Andrew! We had a great lunch here. We both recommend the falafel wrap! - Dana & Najla
Shawarma here is super delicious and the fact that comes with some fries is a plus. Alao really enjoyed the Lentil Soup. Will visit again.
Absolutely delicious meal, fresh and well balanced flavours! This place is on my short list of places to return to! And our server, Andrew, was fantastic! Edit: Went back and enjoyed another meal here! The Turkish coffee and baklava were a fantastic way to finish our meal!
Amazing food and great service shout out to Andrew
Went to eat at Sahara about 1 year ago and been wanting to go back since, we finally came back and the food was just as phenomenal as I remembered. I m looking forward to our next visit
First time ordering take out The salad was very old and the meat was black, too much spices and old and uncooked well I ate some of it and I m sick to my stomach And the fish Was so old we had to throw the whole order out Felt such a waste of money I m very upset It s such a money waste $60 for very bad quality of food Do not recommend Do not waste your money
Had a wonderful lunch here with my kids. Andrew was very accommodating! We will be back! Kid-friendliness: My 4 year old son had a great time
10/10, Andrew s service is excellent, very welcoming to kids and the food is excellent!
Chicken Shawarma Salad with Tabouli was delicious. Andrew the server was super friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. Dietary restrictions: Was able to accommodate celiac diet
Tasty food, great service .
Good place , delecuse food, but expensive
The food was amazing and awesome service. The girl that served us, Juan, was so nice. The atmosphere is so good and comfortable thanks.
Fantastic
Excellent food large portions first time here will be tried the Kibeh and it was good server was a machine
Service was amazing!!! The waiter was so kind, he brought us lentil soup and tea. We ll definitely come back again.
I ordered two meals on Uber eats . I was given meals that wasn t even close to what I ordered when I called in to get this sorted out. The lady told me she was too busy to deal with this and was given no solutions on how we would fix this . I will no longer be ordering from this restaurant.
Loved the chicken, it was so soft and perfectly cooked. Fries were good. Ambiance was amazing along with the delicious food. Platter Goes well with fattoush salad. We also tried lamb and beef, lamb pieces were bit hard and chewy. But overall experience was fantastic.
The food quality and services are top-class. You should try it once. Loved the service from Joan.
Vegetarian options: See above. Also all meat is Halal. Dietary restrictions: Vegan, vegetarian, paleo, Mediterranean diet. Healthiest diet in the world. Amazing work by the way and I love the fact you are so kind and thoughtful to share it with us. Parking: Lots of ample parking space
The food was amazing. Especially the set menu for a family or is worth every penny.
Went there for lunch and really enjoyed. Andrew was an awesome waiter and even brought us soup and tea free of charge. The food was delicious and I will def go again.
The worst Lebaneses restaurant I ever tried. Food Price is overpriced, and food taste cant be from Lebanese cousin, and I will never go back again to this place. its not a matter of offering me a free meal but its a matter of principles of F&B customs. However, its a matter of changing the whole menu, prices, quality, quantity and the way how to serve the food which everything should be fair to bring customers to your restaurant again and again. I cant believe it Falafel Sandwich cost 15.95 dollars and chicken Shawarma cost one dollar more!!!!!!! Your high rent or minimum wages is not the customers problem. I am an expert in F&B and what you are doing is completely wrong if you keep running this restaurant the same way.
We came by for dinner and loved every dish we tried. The owner ensured we were looked after and service was amazing. Highly recommend if youre craving some Lebanese cuisine.
Just awesome, highly recommended. Food : 5/5
Amazing food and atmosphere. The restaurant is very clean and professional. The grilled meat was tasty and fresh. Will definitely be back very soon.
This place is very famous for the good food As I understand theres new management The food was magnificent those guys nail the Mediterranean cousin especially the lebanese/syrian I highly recommend a visit Although i do have a couple of points to adress The place looks dull Boring interior it feels like the 90s Otherwise its a fantastic place
We ordered the 3 course set menu. It was delicious! Andrew our server was welcoming, efficient and has a great sense of humour and charm to enhance the our dining experience today. I would highly recommend this restaurant. It looks like a wonderful venue for a wedding or banquet as well.
Nice place to have great Mediterranean cuisines with friends and family . Tried Chicken Shawarma wrap and Kebab plates .
Amazing food and excellent service!
We havent even left yet and Im happy to leave this review. The food was amazing, the portions were surprising, the service was great (thanks Joanne!) and the owner Karim (apologies if misspelled) came by to check on everything. This is our first visit for a birthday dinner and I couldnt be happier.
Amazing service, above and being our expectations
One of my favorite places to eat!
I was there for dinner with friends last week. The service was great! We even got to try dessert items that hadnt hit the menu yet. The food was delicious and we were all provided soup to start and tea to finish, along with the treats. Highly recommend!
Popped in for lunch, Andrew served us and was super friendly and polite. The food was delicious and there was so much of it too, and all for a good price .
Great food, fantastic service. Portion sizes are great, and a meal is very pocket friendly.