Safaa Middle Eastern Restaurant – Middle Eastern
The air at Safaa Middle Eastern Restaurant is thick with the intoxicating aroma of toasted spices and succulent meats slow-roasting to golden perfection on glowing rotisseries. Guests are invited into a world of bold, sun-drenched flavors where tender, flame-kissed kebabs and juice-soaked shawarma are served alongside crisp, herb-flecked falafel and warm, pillowy breads. It is a vibrant culinary sanctuary that celebrates the timeless art of the grill, transforming traditional recipes into a soulful and deeply satisfying feast.
230 North 17th Street, Lincoln NE 68508 https://safaarestaurants.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, halal, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, gerd, volumetrics, tlc, detox, raw-food, alkaline, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sirtfood
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its perfectly cooked entrees and ideal portion sizes, Safaa is a favorite for guests who appreciate a consistently high-quality dining experience. Diners rave about the cozy atmosphere that sets the
Menu
- Chicken Shawarma Plate - $16.99: Tender chicken shawarma, salad, hummus, choice of sauce, optional pita bread or rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean
- Beef Shawarma Plate - $16.99: Beef shawarma, salad, homemade hummus, choice of sauce, optional pita bread or rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Gyro Plate - $14.99: Iraqi-style gyro, salad, feta cheese, tzatziki sauce, crispy fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Beef Kebab Plate - $16.99: Three beef kebabs, salad, grilled tomato, hummus, choice of garlic or tzatziki sauce, pita bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Chicken Kebab Plate - $16.99: Three chicken kebabs, salad, grilled tomato, hummus, choice of garlic or tzatziki sauce, pita bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Falafel Plate - $13.99: Six crispy falafels, hummus, baba ghanoush, salad, pita bread, choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Shawarma SAJ Plate - $13.99: Chicken or beef shawarma, cheese, fries, choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Chicken Tikka Plate - $16.99: Grilled chicken tikka skewers, grilled tomatoes, hummus, choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Lamb Tikka Plate - $20.99: Grilled lamb tikka skewers, grilled tomatoes, hummus, choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Atkins
- Kebab Sandwich - $10.99: Beef or chicken kebab, tortilla bread, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, red cabbage salad, choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Falafel Sandwich - $9.99: Falafel, tortilla bread, hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, choice of sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Gyro Sandwich - $10.99: Roasted beef and lamb, pita, tomato, lettuce, onion, tzatziki sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Beef Shawarma Sandwich - $10.99: Beef shawarma, lettuce, onions, red cabbage salad, choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - $10.99: Chicken shawarma, tortilla bread, garlic sauce, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, red cabbage salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Lamb Tikka Sandwich - $10.99: Grilled lamb tikka, lettuce, onions, red cabbage salad, tomatoes, tortilla bread, garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Tikka Sandwich - $10.99: Flame-grilled chicken tikka, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, red cabbage salad, tortilla bread, garlic spread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Kebab Over Rice - $16.99: Grilled beef and chicken kebab, saffron rice, salad, hummus, choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Combo for 2 - $35.99: 1 beef kebab, 1 chicken kebab, chicken tikka skewer, chicken shawarma, hummus, gyro, pita bread, salad, Iraqi rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Combo for 3 - $52.99: 3 beef kebab, 3 chicken kebab, 3 chicken tikka, chicken shawarma, rice, gyro, salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Combo for 6 (Family Platter) - $70.99: 3 beef kebabs, 3 chicken kebabs, 3 chicken tikka, rice, gyro, chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, 4 falafels, salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Beef Borek Plate - $13.99: Spring rolls with spiced ground beef, cheese, and parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Kubba Plate - $16.99: Three deep-fried minced meat and rice/wheat morsels, hummus, baba ghanoush, salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Dolma Plate 8 Pcs - $13.99: 8 stuffed grape leaves with rice and vegetables, salad, hummus or baba ghanoush, garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Bean Soup - $6.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Spinach Soup - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Lentil Soup - $6.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Okra Soup - $6.99 Dietary tags: Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Hummus - $9.99: Served with pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Baba Ganoush - $9.99: Served with pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Greek Salad - $9.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- French Fries - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Rice - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Tabbouleh Salad - $7.99: Parsley, mint, green onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, olive oil, lemon juice, bulgur wheat Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Pita Bread - $0.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Extra Sauce - $1.25: Choice of Garlic or Tzatziki
- Small Turkish Baklava - $2.49: Phyllo dough, crushed walnuts, sweet syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Kunafa - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Canned Coke Products - $1.99: Coke, Diet Coke
- Bottle Coke Products - $2.99: Coke, Diet Coke
Frequently Asked Questions about Safaa Middle Eastern Restaurant
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- The Dolma Plate and Rice both accommodate multiple diets, including gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, and heart-healthy options.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports diverse diets including vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, mediterranean, high-protein, heart-healthy, and low-carb options.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy a high-quality meal in the cozy atmosphere while sharing the highly-rated family platter or perfectly cooked shawarma plates.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data for Safaa Middle Eastern Restaurant does not specify the total number of reviews.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided restaurant data for Safaa Middle Eastern Restaurant does not include a specific physical address or location information.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Safaa is a budget-friendly ($) casual dining spot featuring a cozy atmosphere and a menu focused on traditional Middle Eastern plates.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Safaa Middle Eastern Restaurant is a budget-friendly ($) establishment offering high-quality dining at an affordable price point.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Safaa stands out with a perfect 5.0/5 rating, offering budget-friendly Middle Eastern cuisine celebrated for ideal portions and high-quality entrees.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Safaa Middle Eastern Restaurant has an overall average rating of 5.0/5.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Safaa Middle Eastern Restaurant specializes in authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, featuring traditional dishes like shawarma, kebabs, falafel, and tikka plates.