Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant – Mediterranean
Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant transports diners to a sun-drenched oasis where the vibrant colors of fresh herbs and the comforting aroma of warm bread fill the inviting space. Guests linger over shared plates of silky hummus and smoky eggplant dip, complemented by the bright crunch of Salad Shirazi and cooling yogurt infusions that capture the essence of traditional hospitality.
112, 5441 Alpha Rd, 75240 +19727881898 https://www.thesahararestaurant.com0Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Mediterranean Salad - $8: Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley, olives, and feta cheese. Tossed in our olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, and lemon juice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Noon, Panir, Sabzi - $6: Pita bread, Feta cheese, and mixed herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Salad Shirazi - $6: Diced Onion, Tomato, Cucumber, and Parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Yogurt and Cucumber - $6: Lebni yogurt, Cucumber, and Mint Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Yogurt and Mosir - $7: Lebni yogurt with shallots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tabouli - $6: Parsley, onion, tomato, fresh lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse
- Dolmeh - $6: Stuffed Grape leaves with rice and Mediterranean spices
- Hummus - $6: Chick peas, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice
- Kashk Bademjan - $7: Eggplant Dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Torshi - $6: Marinated vegetables in vinegar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sahara's Crispy Rice w/ stew topping - $8: Pita bread cooked to a crisp at the bottom of our pot of basmati rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Salad Olivieh - $7: Persian potato salad with eggs, pickles, and peas Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Sahara's Potato Salad - $7: Potatoes, eggs, and green onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Persian Pickles - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fruit Cup - $6: Medley of fresh fruit of the day Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Main Courses
- Ground Beef Kabob (Kubideh) - $15: Two skewers of lean ground beef charbroiled. Served with white basmati rice, topped with saffron and grilled tomatoes.
- Shish Kabob - $20: Eight pieces of marinated filet mignon grilled with onion, tomato, and jalapeño / bell pepper. Served with rice and grilled tomatoes.
- Lamb Kabob - $20: Eight pieces of marinated lamb charbroiled. Served with white basmati rice, topped with saffron, and a side of grilled tomatoes.
- Tender Beef Kabob (Barg) - $21: One skewer of tender filet mignon charbroiled. Served with white basmati rice, topped with saffron and a side of grilled tomatoes.
- Tender & Ground Beef (Sultani) - $26: One skewer of tender filet mignon & one skewer of ground beef charbroiled. Served with a side of white basmati rice, topped with saffron and a side of grilled tomatoes.
- Cornish Hen Kabob - $18: Marinated cornish hen charbroiled over an open flame. Served with rice and grilled tomatoes.
- Boneless Chicken Breast w/ Choice of Rice - $18: Eight pieces of marinated boneless chicken breast charbroiled. Choice of Zereshk, Dill & Lima Bean, or Jewel Rice.
- Sahara's Special Chicken Barg - $21: Eight pieces of chicken breast charbroiled and marinated in our special sauce. Served with rice and grilled tomatoes.
- Chicken Anari - $21: Cornish hen marinated in a pomegranate sauce and charbroiled. Served with rice and grilled tomatoes.
- Isfahan Special Chicken - $15: Eight pieces of chicken thigh meat marinated and charbroiled. Served with rice and grilled tomatoes.
- Chicken Sultani - $25: Sahara's special chicken barg with one skewer of ground chicken. Served with rice and grilled tomatoes.
- Ground Chicken Kabob - $15: Two skewers of ground chicken charbroiled. Served with rice and grilled tomatoes.
- Salmon Fish Kabob - $18: Salmon fish kabob marinated and charbroiled over an open flame. Served with your choice of white rice or dill & lima bean rice. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- Stew of the Day (with rice) - $14: Choice of Gheimeh Bademjan (lentil, tomato, eggplant, beef) or Ghormesabzi (kidney beans, dried limes, beef, herbs).
- Stew of the Day (without rice) - $10: Choice of Gheimeh Bademjan or Ghormesabzi.
- Lamb Shank (One Piece) - $15: Lamb on bone simmered in special sauce. Served with plain or dill & lima bean rice.
- Lamb Shank (Two Pieces) - $25: Lamb on bone simmered in special sauce. Served with plain or dill & lima bean rice.
Sandwiches
- Ground Beef Kabob Sandwich - $10: One skewer of ground beef with onions, tomatoes, and sabzi in pita. Served with yogurt cucumber sauce and chips.
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $10: One skewer of chicken breast on pita bread, onions, sabzi, and tomatoes. Served with yogurt cucumber sauce and chips. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Gyro Sandwich - $10: Gyros on fresh pita with tomatoes, sabzi, and onions. Served with yogurt cucumber sauce and chips. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Sides & Skewers Only
- Grilled Vegetables Skewer - $5: One skewer of fresh grilled vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ground Beef Kabob Skewer - $5: Beef and lamb mixed with spices. One long piece. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Shish Kabob Skewer - $15: Eight pieces of tender filet steak meat.
- Lamb Kabob Skewer - $15: Eight pieces of tender lamb kabob. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Tender Beef Kabob Skewer - $16
- Boneless Chicken Breast Kabob Skewer - $10 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Isfahan Special Chicken Skewer - $10: Eight pieces of thigh meat. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Barg Skewer - $15: Eight pieces of chicken breast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Salmon Fish Kabob Skewer - $15: Eight pieces of salmon. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cornish Hen Kabob Skewer - $14: Eight pieces of cornish hen. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Tomato Skewer - $5: One Skewer with six pieces of tomatoes. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Jewel Rice - $8: White basmati rice mixed with cooked raisins, carrot slivers, almonds, and apricots. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Dill & Lima Bean Rice - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Zereshk or Barberry Rice - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- White Basmati Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Juice - $2.5: Mango, Orange, or Apple
- Soft Drinks - $2
- Ice Tea - $2.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Yogurt Drink or Doogh - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hot Persian Tea - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Teapot - $6
- Turkish Coffee - $3
- Coffee - $2
- BYOB Corkage Fee - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Bakhlava - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- French Napoleon - $6: Layers of puff pastry with homemade whipped cream and powdered sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Persian Ice Cream - $5: Ice cream with pistachios, saffron, and rose water. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ferni - $5: A rice pudding with milk, rose water, and topped with cinnamon. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
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