The quality/taste of the food has taken a dive with the new owners. Kinda sucks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
AliShah Khowaja
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lentil Soup
lisa
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! Sahara's 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.
It is a conservative family place, so kids are a must/ enjoable, but not for everybody.Everybody is friendlyEverybody 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 varietyParking: Crowded evening and alote of parking.Kid-friendliness: Kids can eat and run.Wheelchair accessibility: The place is a wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baba Ghanouj, Trio Kebab Plate, Sambousik with Meat 3pcs, Fatoush, Lentil Soup
adam aden
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.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ali Omar
The buffet was not good at all. The food was not fresh and was not edible and we couldn't finish our plates. The customer service was terrible we weren't 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.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Shina Abdul Hameed
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!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Ibrahim
Broke our fast here and was served by Jamal. Some of the best service and warmest environment. Thanks again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Riim Chakra
I went there for iftar buffet it was way overpriced for the selection of food that was availableAs well people weren't treated equally they had a buffet meanwhile their regulars got served special dinners with all the different appetizersFood quality wasn't the best I will never go there again
Bonsai_Tree Lover12
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.
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fareeda Shoblaq
Had Ramadan Iftar today and it was excellent service and amazing staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Lamis Zagmout
Homemade food cooked with love, big thumbs up to the chefs!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Namudi A
Wow... we went to Sahara for dinner.The meal was amazing, and the price was great. I'm so glad we stopped in, and I'll 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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam Fadli
Iftar buffet was less than adequate , say no more .
The quality/taste of the food has taken a dive with the new owners. Kinda sucks.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lentil Soup
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! Sahara's 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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baba Ghanouj, Tabouleh Salad, Chicken Shawarma Plate, Trio Kebab Plate, Beef Shawarma, Fatoush, Lentil Soup, Tiger Shrimp, Fries
It is a conservative family place, so kids are a must/ enjoable, but not for everybody.Everybody is friendlyEverybody 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 varietyParking: Crowded evening and alote of parking.Kid-friendliness: Kids can eat and run.Wheelchair accessibility: The place is a wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baba Ghanouj, Trio Kebab Plate, Sambousik with Meat 3pcs, Fatoush, Lentil Soup
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.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The buffet was not good at all. The food was not fresh and was not edible and we couldn't finish our plates. The customer service was terrible we weren't 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.
Food: 1
Service: 1
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!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Broke our fast here and was served by Jamal. Some of the best service and warmest environment. Thanks again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I went there for iftar buffet it was way overpriced for the selection of food that was availableAs well people weren't treated equally they had a buffet meanwhile their regulars got served special dinners with all the different appetizersFood quality wasn't the best I will never go there again
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Trio Kebab Plate
Restaurantji Recommends
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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had Ramadan Iftar today and it was excellent service and amazing staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Homemade food cooked with love, big thumbs up to the chefs!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow... we went to Sahara for dinner.The meal was amazing, and the price was great. I'm so glad we stopped in, and I'll 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!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Iftar buffet was less than adequate , say no more .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4