Sahara Restaurant & Grill- Bar The District Detroit

Name: Sahara Restaurant & Grill- Bar The District Detroit
Address: 77 W Columbia St, Detroit, MI, United States, 48201
Telephone: (313) 888-9909
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

48 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Good for business meals
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Sahara Restaurant was founded in 1982, with the first location in Ferndale, Michigan. The establishment has been owned and operated by Saad Attisha and his family since it’s first day opened. In 1987, New Sahara Restaurant moved its location to Oak Park and opened other locations in Sterling Heights, Farmington Hills and Shelby Twp. All of the Mediterranean,m Chaldean and Middle-Eastern dishes are prepared fresh daily by a team of exceptional chef’s. There are various specialty Chaldean dishes on the menu that are created from timeless traditional recipes; that originate from the culture and heritage of the Chaldeans.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
Phone number
(313) 888-9909
Website
https://newsahara.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
77 W Columbia St, Detroit, MI 48201
Area
Windsor
Cross Street
On Columbia St. Btwn Woodward and Park Next to the Fox Theater and Fillmore
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Q-Line
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 48 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.9Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Healthy
Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sahara Restaurant & Grill-Bar in Detroit boasts a "beautiful atmosphere" and "delicious food," making it a great choice for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "phenomenal service" from the staff, especially for large groups. While some note service delays, the restaurant remains a convenient option near Fox Theater.

48 Reviews

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Susan
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was mediocre. Service was excellent. Bar was not fully stocked. Some items on the menu were no longer available. Menu was worn and needs to be replaced
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Amanda
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Sahara! Been going for years and everything is always amazing! Great music and staff as well
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Michael
Charleston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Under staffed on a show night, items listed on the menu were unavailable, music was much too loud and waiter was unable to answer questions about the menu and needed to speak to the kitchen several times. Too much dressing on the salad so I settled for a cup of soup. Definitely not what I was expecting for a dinner at Sahara……
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Lynne Marie
Detroit
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
There were not enough staff at the restaurant. Two waiters, one of whom was also tending bar. This meant service was very, very slow. We had to ask several times for our drinks and food items that were not served. They were also out of ingredients for at least two advertised cocktails. There were not many customers . I felt the staff was friendly and doing their best. But the kitchen was very, very slow., probably as understaffed as the serving staff. Our party of 5 were there for almost 90 minutes, having ordered just simple appetizers and sandwiches or salad and one cocktail each. One friend said this is typical - food tastes good, but often missing items and extremely slow service. If you are going to an event and want to eat here, give yourselves at least 30 minutes more than you would expect.
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Tammy
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We chops the Sahara for dinner before the concert at the Fox. The lamb chops and deboned chicken was great. We had side car cocktails that were excellent.
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Adam
Detroit
68 reviews
4.0
68 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We came on a show night at the Fox Theater and they were understaffed. They tried hard but sat too many tables.
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Alice
Detroit
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Probably ordered wrong meals. Salmon came very undercooked(raw). Had to send back. Fried eggplant salad tossed heavily in dressing. People next to us ordered basic dishes that were good.Our server and manager did apologize and didn’t charge for salmon so it was handled properly. May give a second try because convenient to Fox Theater and order differently. Portions are generous and not overpriced.
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Karl
VIP
Detroit
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Server did their best. Restaurant is not staffed to handle a full house. Beer was “from a new keg” but very flat. Drinks arrived 10 minutes after the appetizer. Food was good. Not sure if I’d return.
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Diane
Chicago
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Sahara and it did not disappoint. The service was exceptional and the food was fantastic. We will absolutely eat here again.
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Pat
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 22 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our first time at Sahara, and will come again when we have an event in the area.
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FAQs

Sahara Restaurant & Grill- Bar The District Detroit offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (313) 888-9909.

Sahara Restaurant & Grill- Bar The District Detroit is rated 4.1 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

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Google Map for Sahara Restaurant & Grill- Bar The District Detroit

77 W Columbia St, Detroit, MI 48201

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
On Columbia St. Btwn Woodward and Park Next to the Fox Theater and Fillmore
Area
Windsor
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Q-Line
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://newsahara.com/
Phone number
(313) 888-9909

Sahara Restaurant & Grill- Bar The District Detroit

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What 48 people are saying

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