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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, 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, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant
Dairy-Free at Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant
Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant in Dallas has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Bakhlava. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant
Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant in Dallas has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Bakhlava. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant
Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant in Dallas has 28 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bakhlava, Mediterranean Salad and Yogurt and Cucumber. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant
Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant in Dallas has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Barg Skewer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant
Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant in Dallas has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ice Tea, Persian Pickles and Soup of the Day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant
Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant in Dallas has 9 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yogurt and Cucumber, Ice Tea and Persian Pickles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant
Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant in Dallas has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Bakhlava. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant
Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant in Dallas has 15 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bakhlava, Sahara's Crispy Rice w/ stew topping and Hot Persian Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tender Beef Kabob Skewer | 55 g | 62.3 g |
| Stew of the Day (with rice) | 25.6 g | 46.6 g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| Shish Kabob Skewer | 0 g | 27.9 g |
| Dill & Lima Bean Rice | 60 g | 24.1 g |
| Mediterranean Salad | 75.1 g | 23.8 g |
| Jewel Rice | 68.3 g | 22.9 g |
| Persian Ice Cream | 67.9 g | 22.6 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
| Kashk Bademjan | 84.9 g | 19.5 g |
| Gyro Sandwich | 98.1 g | 14.6 g |
| Zereshk or Barberry Rice | 79.6 g | 13.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian
- Salad Shirazi - $6: Diced Onion, Tomato, Cucumber, and Parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Yogurt and Mosir - $7: Lebni yogurt with shallots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Tabouli - $6: Parsley, onion, tomato, fresh lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb
- Dolmeh - $6: Stuffed Grape leaves with rice and Mediterranean spices
- Hummus - $6: Chick peas, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse
- Kashk Bademjan - $7: Eggplant Dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Salad Olivieh - $7: Persian potato salad with eggs, pickles, and peas Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Sahara's Potato Salad - $7: Potatoes, eggs, and green onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Persian Pickles - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fruit Cup - $6: Medley of fresh fruit of the day Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- 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. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- 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: Halal, 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). Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- 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, Halal, 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. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal
- Lamb Kabob Skewer - $15: Eight pieces of tender lamb kabob. Dietary tags: 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: Halal, 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, Halal, 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, Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Zereshk or Barberry Rice - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- White Basmati Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Beverages
- Juice - $2.5: Mango, Orange, or Apple
- Soft Drinks - $2
- Ice Tea - $2.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Hot Persian Tea - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Teapot - $6
- Turkish Coffee - $3
- Coffee - $2
- BYOB Corkage Fee - $4 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Bakhlava - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- French Napoleon - $6: Layers of puff pastry with homemade whipped cream and powdered sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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
Frequently Asked Questions about Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant
- Is Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Bakhlava.
- What can I eat at Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?
- Bakhlava carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant have vegan options?
- Yes. 15 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Bakhlava and Sahara's Crispy Rice w/ stew topping.
- Is Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant?
- Tender Beef Kabob Skewer, at roughly 62.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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