Sahara Restaurant & Grill- Bar The District Detroit

4.3

58 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

18 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Charming

Sahara Restaurant was founded in 1982, with the first location in Ferndale, Michigan. The establishment has been owned and operated by Saad Attisha and his family since it’s first day opened. In 1987, New Sahara Restaurant moved its location to Oak Park and opened other locations in Sterling Heights, Farmington Hills and Shelby Twp. All of the Mediterranean,m Chaldean and Middle-Eastern dishes are prepared fresh daily by a team of exceptional chef’s. There are various specialty Chaldean dishes on the menu that are created from timeless traditional recipes; that originate from the culture and heritage of the Chaldeans.

Additional information

Location
77 W Columbia St, Detroit, MI 48201
Phone number
(313) 888-9909
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

HummusUSD 9.00
housemade iraqi style
Baba GhanougeUSD 9.00
baked eggplant + puree of olive oil + lemon juice
- SmallUSD 9.00
- LargeUSD 14.00
Garlic PlateUSD 9.00
housemade iraqi style
- SmallUSD 7.00
- LargeUSD 13.00
Whipped FetaUSD 9.00
calabrian pepper + honey + mint
- SmallUSD 9.00
- LargeUSD 15.00
Marcona Almonds and OlivesUSD 8.00
paprika + garlic + lime
Seared Halloumi
honey + labneh + mint
- SmallUSD 13.00
- LargeUSD 19.00
MezzaUSD 24.00
can't decide? taste them all!

Mezze

Italian MeatballsUSD 14.00
tomato sauce + parmesan + basil
Warm Lobster RollsUSD 23.00
butter + lemon + brioche roll + cottage potato
Iraqi FalafelUSD 15.00
chickpeas + cucumbers + tomatoes + eggplant + cottage potato + amba
Mediterranean ShrimpUSD 14.00
paprika + pineapple + cream
Eggplant ArayesUSD 17.00
smoked kafe + paprika + eggplant + labneh + pomegranate
Crispy OctopusUSD 19.00
rosemary + lemon + parsley
Charcoaled WingsUSD 14.00
lemon + hot sauce + za'atar
Vegetarian Grape LeavesUSD 14.00
labneh + molasses + pomegranate
My Nana's DolmaUSD 24.00
literally a mini pot of my nana’s dolma
Fried KibbeUSD 15.00
wheat shell + beef + labneh + pine nuts
Steak BitesUSD 16.00
filet + zip sauce + mushrooms
Sahara FriesUSD 15.00
fries + beef shawarma + sahara ranch + parsley

Soups

Crushed LentilUSD 7.00
Chicken Lemon RiceUSD 7.00

Zalata

Tabbouleh
parsley + tomatoes + green onions + dried mint + cracked wheat + lemon juice + oregano
Fattoush
lettuce + cucumbers + tomatoes + carrots + purple cabbage + mint + radish + molasses + crispy pita bowl
Iraqi
cucumbers + lettuce + beets + chickpeas + lemon juice + olive oil
Sahara Caesar
parmesan + lemon + roasted garlic + honey dijon + croutons
Chef Salad
lettuce + grape leaves + cucumbers + tomatoes + olives + house dressing + pita chips
Greek Salad
lettuce + tomatoes + cucumbers + red onion + beets + olives + feta cheese
- Beef ShawarmaUSD 7.00
- Chicken ShawarmaUSD 7.00
- ShrimpUSD 8.00
- SalmonUSD 12.00

Pitas & Such

FalafelUSD 11.00
falafel + lettuce + cucumber + pickled turnips + amba
Shish KaftaUSD 14.00
beef kafta + onion + tomato + parsley + sumac
ShawarmaUSD 12.00
beef shawarma + lettuce + tomato + tahini
Chicken Cream ChopUSD 13.00
breaded chicken + lettuce + tomato + garlic
Shish TawookUSD 14.00
chicken + pickles + garlic
- Grilled TomatoUSD 0.00
- Grilled PeppersUSD 0.00
Smash BurgerUSD 15.00
beef + onions + lettuce + pepper jack cheese + jalapeño aioli
Baguette Steak SandwichUSD 22.00
sliced beef + zip sauce + sweet steak + caramelized onions + grilled peppers + arugula

Maoon

Shawarma DinnerUSD 16.00
beef shawarma + hummus + sumac vegetables
Shish TikkaUSD 20.00
beef filet + grilled tomato + grilled onion + mediterranean pepper + iraqi pita
- Grilled TomatoUSD 0.00
- Grilled OnionUSD 0.00
- Mediterranean PepperUSD 0.00
- Iraqi PitaUSD 0.00
Shish KaftaUSD 19.00
ground beef + lamb + grilled tomato + sumac onions + mediterranean pepper + iraqi pita
- Spicy PistachioUSD 4.00
Chicken KaftaUSD 16.00
ground chicken + grilled tomato + sumac onions + mediterranean pepper + iraqi pita
Potato ChopUSD 17.00
beef + zip sauce + mushrooms
Vegetarian Potato ChopUSD 15.00
Chicken Cream ChopUSD 16.00
iraqi style breaded chicken breast
Mixed GrillUSD 40.00
beef shish + chicken shish + shish kafta + mediterranean pepper + grilled tomato + grilled onion + iraqi pita
Psura & TomataUSD 21.00
steak + diced egg + harissa + pink sauce + olives + oil
- SteakUSD 4.00
- EggUSD 0.00

Pasta

Cajun Shrimp LinguineUSD 29.00
homemade cajun sauce + peppers + shrimp
Spicy RigatoniUSD 26.00
tomato spicy vodka sauce
Campanelle ZestyUSD 27.00
lemon + creamy + parmesan + za'atar + beef shawarma

Pit-za

Vodka Margherita USD 14.00
alo ve vodka sauce + fresh mozzarella + evoo
Bella PusraUSD 16.00
tomato base mozzarella + red onions + kalamata olives + banana peppers + trio paprika + sprinkle of za’atar
Creamed SpinachUSD 22.00
whipped feta + spinach + calabrian pepper + honey + pear

Khussa

Cured CarrotsUSD 13.00
harissa + cilantro + orange blossom honey
Brussel SproutsUSD 9.00
Rose PotatoesUSD 8.00
garlic + rosemary + thyme + parmesan + lemon + za'atar

Cocktails

Turkish DelightUSD 14.00
vanilla absolute + turkish coffee + baileys + simple + angostura bitters
Cucumber BasilUSD 13.00
tanqueray gin + cucumber + basil + simple + lime juice
Iraqi SourUSD 16.00
peach crown royal + egg white + lemon juice + simple + red wine float
Simon SaysUSD 18.00
blv + cinar + crème de cacao + orgeat + lemon juice
Arak IUSD 13.00
massaya arak + rose water + pomegranate simple + lemon juice
Mediterranean LadyUSD 14.00
ciroc peach + raspberry purée + lemonade + fruits
Za'ataritaUSD 17.00
tequila blanco + limoncello + orange juice + lime juice + maple syrup + za'atar
Sea SpritzUSD 14.00
st germain elderflower + domaine de canton + prosecco + sparkling water + orange liqueur + mint

Wine - By The Glass

Arte Latino Cava Brut (Spain)USD 8.00
- BottleUSD 28.00
San' Elisa Prosecco (Italy)USD 9.00
- BottleUSD 34.00
Cipriani Bellini (Italy)USD 15.00
- BottleUSD 54.00
Lucio Moscato Dasti Dogg (Italy)USD 11.00
- BottleUSD 38.00
Franz Carl Pinot Grigio (Italy)USD 10.00
- BottleUSD 34.00
Fritz Wincsh Riesling Spätlese (Germany)USD 12.00
- BottleUSD 42.00
Italo Cescon Pinot Grigio (Italy)USD 14.00
- BottleUSD 50.00
Mr. Tomson Bordeaux Blanc (France)USD 10.00
- BottleUSD 34.00
Toulouse Chardonnay (California)USD 13.00
- BottleUSD 46.00
Tsilakis Xynisteri (Cyprus)USD 16.00
- BottleUSD 52.00
Magnetic Wines Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)USD 12.00
- BottleUSD 42.00
Campequi 'Traditions' (France)USD 10.00
- BottleUSD 36.00
Chateau Montaud Provence Rosé (France)USD 12.00
- BottleUSD 42.00
Le Grand Noir Pinot Noir (France)USD 12.00
- BottleUSD 42.00
Cune Garnacha (Spain)USD 11.00
- BottleUSD 38.00
Reserve De La Ronciere Côtes Du Rhône (France)USD 11.00
- BottleUSD 38.00
Cusumano Syrah (Italy)USD 12.00
- BottleUSD 42.00
Tomaiolo Chianti Classico Riserva (Italy)USD 14.00
- BottleUSD 50.00
Terradoro Di Paolo Aglianico (Italy)USD 16.00
- BottleUSD 52.00
Fragospito Kotsifali (Cabernet/Syrah) (Greece)USD 17.00
- BottleUSD 54.00
Can Verdura Negra (Spain)USD 18.00
- BottleUSD 60.00
Tenute Falezza Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore (Italy)USD 18.00
- BottleUSD 60.00

Beer

ModelUSD 7.00
Rotating IPAUSD 8.00
Rotating LocalUSD 7.00
Samuel AdamsUSD 6.00
Blue MoonUSD 6.00
MichelobUSD 6.00
Coors LiteUSD 6.00
GuinnessUSD 8.00
PeroniUSD 7.00
StellaUSD 7.00
Long DrinkUSD 6.00
HeinekenUSD 7.00
CoronaUSD 7.00
0% Laziza RaspberryUSD 6.00
Bud LightUSD 6.00

0%

Pistachio MatchaUSD 14.00
matcha + pistachio syrup + orgeat + honey + grounded pistachio + mint
CheritoUSD 10.00
lime juice + house grenadine + mint + soda water + cherry

Raw Juice

GrapeUSD 9.00
CarrotUSD 9.00
PomegranateUSD 9.00
BeetUSD 9.00

Smoothies

Strawberry Banana HoneyUSD 8.00
Avocado CreamUSD 8.00

What 58 people are saying

Sahara Restaurant & Grill- Bar The District Detroit reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sahara Restaurant & Grill in The District Detroit offers a "beautiful ambience" and a menu with "delicious food" and "ample" portions. The staff is noted for being "friendly" and "accommodating," creating a welcoming environment. While service can be slow due to staffing, the "great food" and convenient location make it worth a visit.

58 Reviews

J
Jochem
Detroit3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great food, although a bit pricey. Be careful with the check: they automatically include 20% gratuity! A bit sneaky, in my view
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Jerry
Cleveland1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it. Food and drink was delicious. Staff super friendly
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Max
Detroit2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The overall experience here was excellent. We went here for Valentine’s Day. There was a band playing smooth jazz in the entryway, but it was not excessively loud. I got the chicken shawarma and crushed lentil soup which were both to die for. My partner ordered the falafel and shrimp linguine which were also both excellent. The wait staff was a little less attentive than one would think for the number of people that were dining, but it was not a significant problem. The ambience was beautiful and romantic, and the prices were not exceptionally high given the quality of food and the atmosphere.
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Alvin
Detroit5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant for Valentine’s Day with my wife. It was our first time visiting, and we were not disappointed. The food was 7 1/2 out of 10 but The ambiance was perfect, and the overall atmosphere made for a memorable evening. The service was great, and everything exceeded our expectations. Most importantly, my wife was happy, which made the night even better. I would highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning!
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Katerina
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was exceptional, very good quality food and great prices.
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nelsons
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and very friendly service. Would go back
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Joanne
Detroit34 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice server. Good food. Had rigatoni. Very good but could have been hotter. Nice wine selection. Would definitely go back.
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Ben
Detroit3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best chicken cream chop you will find! Hummus is outstanding as well (recommend adding it to your cream chop sandwich). Friend had the crushed lentil soup and he loved that too. Place is a hidden gem downtown!
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Richard
Detroit4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent, great service, great atmosphere. I highly recommend.
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Mark
Orlando1 review
1.0
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service was very slow, even though the restaurant was nearly empty when we arrived. A few tables came in after us, and most of them had their entrées served before we even received our hummus. Our main course arrived long after other tables had already finished, paid, and left. To make matters worse, a side of rice and one of the five entrées we ordered were forgotten. When the missing entrée finally arrived 10 minutes later, it was still frozen inside. While our waitress was friendly, she was rarely available. The menu was also confusing—hard to read, with unnecessarily vague and complicated options for the combo platter. On top of that, there was an unexpected up-charge for a “chef salad,” which we learned was different from the “house salad.” Although the food had decent flavor, much of it seemed as though it had been reheated from frozen. Finally, the deposit required for the reservation was not applied to the bill, which caused additional hassle at the end of the meal. Would not recommend.
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FAQs

Sahara Restaurant & Grill- Bar The District Detroit offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (313) 888-9909.

Sahara Restaurant & Grill- Bar The District Detroit is rated 4.3 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

18 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Google Map for Sahara Restaurant & Grill- Bar The District Detroit

77 W Columbia St, Detroit, MI 48201

Additional information

Phone number
(313) 888-9909
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Sahara Restaurant & Grill- Bar The District Detroit

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

To Enjoy with Our Iraqi Pita

HummusUSD 9.00

Baba GhanougeUSD 9.00

Garlic PlateUSD 9.00

Whipped FetaUSD 9.00

Marcona Almonds and OlivesUSD 8.00

Seared Halloumi

MezzaUSD 24.00

Mezze

Italian MeatballsUSD 14.00

Warm Lobster RollsUSD 23.00

Iraqi FalafelUSD 15.00

Mediterranean ShrimpUSD 14.00

Eggplant ArayesUSD 17.00

Crispy OctopusUSD 19.00

Charcoaled WingsUSD 14.00

Vegetarian Grape LeavesUSD 14.00

My Nana's DolmaUSD 24.00

Fried KibbeUSD 15.00

Steak BitesUSD 16.00

Sahara FriesUSD 15.00

Soups

Crushed LentilUSD 7.00

Chicken Lemon RiceUSD 7.00

Zalata

Tabbouleh

Fattoush

Iraqi

Sahara Caesar

Chef Salad

Greek Salad

Pitas & Such

FalafelUSD 11.00

Shish KaftaUSD 14.00

ShawarmaUSD 12.00

Chicken Cream ChopUSD 13.00

Shish TawookUSD 14.00

Smash BurgerUSD 15.00

Baguette Steak SandwichUSD 22.00

Maoon

Shawarma DinnerUSD 16.00

Shish TikkaUSD 20.00

Shish KaftaUSD 19.00

Chicken KaftaUSD 16.00

Potato ChopUSD 17.00

Vegetarian Potato ChopUSD 15.00

Chicken Cream ChopUSD 16.00

Mixed GrillUSD 40.00

Psura & TomataUSD 21.00

Pasta

Cajun Shrimp LinguineUSD 29.00

Spicy RigatoniUSD 26.00

Campanelle ZestyUSD 27.00

Pit-za

Vodka Margherita USD 14.00

Bella PusraUSD 16.00

Creamed SpinachUSD 22.00

Khussa

Cured CarrotsUSD 13.00

Brussel SproutsUSD 9.00

Rose PotatoesUSD 8.00

Cocktails

Turkish DelightUSD 14.00

Cucumber BasilUSD 13.00

Iraqi SourUSD 16.00

Simon SaysUSD 18.00

Arak IUSD 13.00

Mediterranean LadyUSD 14.00

Za'ataritaUSD 17.00

Sea SpritzUSD 14.00

Wine - By The Glass

Arte Latino Cava Brut (Spain)USD 8.00

San' Elisa Prosecco (Italy)USD 9.00

Cipriani Bellini (Italy)USD 15.00

Lucio Moscato Dasti Dogg (Italy)USD 11.00

Franz Carl Pinot Grigio (Italy)USD 10.00