I have nothing bad to say about good food in huge portions, especially when it comes with a heaping tub... read moreI have nothing bad to say about good food in huge portions, especially when it comes with a heaping tub of garlic whip/paste.
Stopped by for a quick dinner on a road trip. Had half veggie sampler and half chicken shawarma plate. Veggie sampler was loaded with all the favorites, tabbouleh and fatoush salads were crisp and tasty and the grape leaves, falafel, and hummus were all very good. Chicken shawarma was juicy and flavorful.
Plus, it's always nice to support a nice family owned business. Will definitely come again. read less

Awesome small Mediterranean restaurant. Ideal halal cuisine. Loved the food. The behavior was very much welcoming and sweet. They made... read moreAwesome small Mediterranean restaurant. Ideal halal cuisine. Loved the food. The behavior was very much welcoming and sweet. They made a mistake while taking the order, gave us different dish initially. When we told them about, they instantly addressed the situation, gave us what we ordered with no extra cost. Didn't make any scene. Very beautiful decorations and arrangements. read less

My friend and I ate here for the first time today. The restaurant was so cute, cozy and decorated very... read moreMy friend and I ate here for the first time today. The restaurant was so cute, cozy and decorated very well. Our waitress Mona was so professional, friendly, knowledgeable and super helpful in helping us decide what to order. She made our experience very good and we will definitely be returning. I wish more restaurants had people like her working. The food was fresh and very tasty!! We both highly recommend a visit here. read less

Good lamb chops. Even they close at 9 pm, they prepared my order and waited for me till 9:30 pm

No joke, this place has the best hummus I've ever had. Ever. All over the country and this is the... read moreNo joke, this place has the best hummus I've ever had. Ever. All over the country and this is the best. Everything we had was amazing! read less

Charming environment! Amazingly sweet server. Quick service.
and...AMAZING food!
Lentil soup was the best we have ever had.
Kafka....yummy!
Hummus with... read moreCharming environment! Amazingly sweet server. Quick service.
and...AMAZING food!
Lentil soup was the best we have ever had.
Kafka....yummy!
Hummus with chicken...spicy and amazing!
And a delicious cheeseburger for the kiddio.
If we are ever zipping thru town again, we will be making this stop for sure! read less

I'm a huge fan of middle eastern/Mediterranean food, coming from an area that has a high number of good quality... read moreI'm a huge fan of middle eastern/Mediterranean food, coming from an area that has a high number of good quality M.E. food, the food here definitely compares and stands its own ground. They use fresh ingredients and I saw them cook the meat carefully on the grill to make the Kababs texture just right, flavors were well balanced. Too bad I was only in the area for a short stay or else I'd be a frequenter read less

Sahara's shawarma is perfectly cooked every time. Their hummus is smooth and yummy and the baklava is the... read moreSahara's shawarma is perfectly cooked every time. Their hummus is smooth and yummy and the baklava is the best in town. Service is fast and friendly. This is a Toledo area gem. read less

Delicious! Just spending the night while driving across the country and passed Sahara. The parking lot was full so we... read moreDelicious! Just spending the night while driving across the country and passed Sahara. The parking lot was full so we decided to go in. Best decision of the day. Food was excellent and the couple who owns it couldn't have been nicer. I highly recommend. read less

Very nice atmosphere for social gatherings or casual business lunches. The prices are decent for the size of a platter... read moreVery nice atmosphere for social gatherings or casual business lunches. The prices are decent for the size of a platter you are getting. I'd say that the average dish cost about $12, ranging upwards to $20 or higher for big party platters. I shared the Party Variety platter #1 with my family, and it was more than enough to feed 3 maybe 4 hungry people! The food is very good, and freshly made; there was nothing that tasted refrigerated, hell, even the fries were really good. Make sure you order some Kibi and use the olive oil supplied. Hummus was great, and even the soda was presented in very nice large glasses. Fun fact, they had both Coke and Pepsi products, as well as a variety of teas. I didn't order it, but there was mango and guava juice as well.
It is a very welcoming interior design, with enough tables to accommodate a larger party if need be. You can also come in solo or with a friend casually if you wanted. The staff is very nice and does not mind spending time with you to talk. The owner and his sister are Brasilian/Lebanese, which was awesome because I was as well. We didn't get a chance to talk Portuguese, but we will definetly have a next time. Saeid is even cousins with the owner of another great restaurant if Toledo, Sabor!
I had a superb time at Sahara, and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Lebanese food. Frames food, big plates, welcoming smiles and discussion. I would day it is on the upper end of affordable though, so not something to come in randomly to nibble on something. Safe to say that the bill for two will be at least $20. But it is very much worth it.
- Clean single Bathroom, not automated.
- Free WiFi
- Coupons available, but make sure you print them
- They do have desserts, but I was too full to order any read less

Enjoyed a vegetarian sampler here. Excellent! Great atmosphere too. We'll be coming back!

Just ate 3rd excellent meal here. Traveling to/from Michigan from VA-5 years apart. Sister figured out how to fit... read moreJust ate 3rd excellent meal here. Traveling to/from Michigan from VA-5 years apart. Sister figured out how to fit in meal on our return trip from a week ago! Shawarma brings me back to Mediterranean coast- cooked to juicy tenderness. Garlic sauce should be bottled & sold. Spinach pie delicious. Soups are a meal in themselves—“from scratch kitchen” & fresh ingredients are where we eat & this restaurant has both requirements. Located close to hotels—restaurant is seared in my memory so when my husband asked where to stay when going through Ohio my reply was “anywhere near that great Lebanese place off 23 near 80/90 Maumee, Ohio”. read less

This place is a gem. There were plenty of seats, the service was fast and the food was delicious! We... read moreThis place is a gem. There were plenty of seats, the service was fast and the food was delicious! We were in and out in half an hour. My husband had the gyro plate and it was absolutely enormous. I had the gyro salad (fattoush style) and it was awesome. read less

This weary traveler was passing through and was looking for a delicious meal to perk me up. Didn't want another... read moreThis weary traveler was passing through and was looking for a delicious meal to perk me up. Didn't want another chain. I wanted real food. Wow, what a find! The Veggie Combo II was outstanding...hummus, grape leaves, tabouli, falafel. And a cozy restaurant and lovely staff. I will be back! read less

Tremendous, delicious and authentic, the Sahara will please your palate in every way. The shawarma gyro meal is fabulous, arriving... read moreTremendous, delicious and authentic, the Sahara will please your palate in every way. The shawarma gyro meal is fabulous, arriving with delicate, perfectly grilled chicken and cut lamb strips. The tabouli sauce was great, as I expected, but the garlic sauce was astoundingly tasty; I’ve never had that before. Our waitress said it was a house recipe and only available at Sahara. I’d recommend a trip here to try it.
All 4 of us loved our meals. Each of us mentioned how awesome it was. read less

Unbelievably good! We've eaten here twice and both times were excellent. I'm a vegetarian and I eat Mediterranean quite a... read moreUnbelievably good! We've eaten here twice and both times were excellent. I'm a vegetarian and I eat Mediterranean quite a bit. The grape leaves, tabouli, hummus, and fattoush are exceptional. The falafel is NOT oily, which I like. Veggie kabobs are well seasoned and a delicious grilled taste. Best Med in Toledo area that I've had read less

Visited right before Christmas, after looking for a healthier than fast food place. We both had chicken gyros and fries,... read moreVisited right before Christmas, after looking for a healthier than fast food place. We both had chicken gyros and fries, hummus and lentil soup. We loved it! Great food, good service! read less

I have ordered twice so far, both to go orders. Food quality is good and quick service.
Would definitely come back.

We'd seen a middle eastern restaurant near Maumee when we were visiting friends and it put us in the mood... read moreWe'd seen a middle eastern restaurant near Maumee when we were visiting friends and it put us in the mood so we Yelped and found Sahara. From the outside it looks uninspiring, in a strip mall, and the menu didn't seem very interesting but the good is fabulous! We started with the hummus and bread. The pita bread was a bit dry and chewy but the deep-fried pits chips were great and the hummus was both beautifully presented and really good! I then had the gyros and chicken shawarma over rice and it was very tasty. The garlic sauce was strong and creamy. The rice was well-flavored. The portion size was really good for the price. They had three soups -- the chicken noodle was nice but a bit bland, the lemon rice soup was delicious, but my favorite was the lentil soup -- both my wife and I felt it was non-traditional but it was really tasty, smooth, and well-spiced. For dessert we had the baklava. It's made the "cheating" way -- a big layer of nuts etc then a big layer of filo -- but it was very moist and sweet and we enjoyed it. The service was great too. All round, an excellent lunch place! read less

We were driving through and wanted great, healthy and reasonably quick food in a low key place (a.k.a. Family friendly),... read moreWe were driving through and wanted great, healthy and reasonably quick food in a low key place (a.k.a. Family friendly), and Sahara was awesome. The hummus was delicious, as were the fattoush, tabouli, gyro and tawook. The two young ladies who waited on us were very attentive and friendly, and the saidi music was great! I would definitely recommend this restaurant. Thanks so much! read less

Food is fantastic and service is unbelievable! We will be back again and again!