Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Sahara Grill

    4.9 (58 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

    Order Sahara Grill Takeout or Delivery

    Sahara Grill Photos

    Business Info

    SAHARA GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

    You might also consider

    More like Sahara Grill

    Recommended Reviews - Sahara Grill

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Emely R.

    Delicious, extremely fresh, and very friendly owners! Sahara Grill is located right next to FIU, and new to this area so we decided to check it out! The owners explained the menu and all they had to offer, we ended up ordering the Beef shawarma with two baklavas on the side. Good amount of food for the price which was $15 a plate and well balanced with hummus, veggies, salad, rice, and meat. The modern and chic Middle Eastern decor felt refreshing. Highly recommend and we will most definitely be back to try some more! ^.^

    Falafel Bowl
    Sarah S.

    I was craving falafel while in Miami visiting family and we found this spot close to where we were staying. What a lucky find! We were traveling with our dog so I ordered online and we sat at one of the two outside tables to eat our delicious food. As soon as I walked in, I knew it was going to be amazing because the smell alone was incredible. I got the bowl and the falafel was so flavorful, delightfully crispy on the outside and perfectly moist inside as it should be! We also got a side of fries and they were well-seasoned and excellent. The cherry on top was the staff! I was warmly greeted when I entered and everyone working there was friendly and professional. While we were sitting outside, one person came out and brought us a sample of house-made baba ghanoush, which was packed with flavor and so fresh. I can't wait to visit again next time I'm in Miami!

    Menu
    Yaglin S.

    Finally checked out Sahara Grill and it did not disappoint. I've been eyeing this spot since the sign first went up, and I'm so glad it's finally open! Tried the falafel sandwich with tahini sauce and it was incredible--warm, fluffy pita with the perfect crunch, fully loaded with fresh toppings. The staff was super welcoming, and the gentleman at the counter took the time to explain the difference between the sandwich and the bowl, which helped me decide. The space is simple but clean, with a cozy little lounge area that adds a nice touch. My order took a bit longer than expected, but only because the family ahead had a big one--and I actually appreciate that everything is made fresh to order. Already planning my next visit!

    Kelly R.

    I was looking for a place open late that wasn't a drive thru, and stumbled upon Sahara Grill, we came in at around 11:30pm and were greeted with kindness from the moment we walked in. The cashier walked us through the menu and was super friendly as well, I also loved that they had a bunch of different sauces to try in a little mini fridge by the soda machine. My chicken shawarma bowl was delicious, I'd come back anytime time

    Falafel Sandwich with Fries
    Sasha S.

    I was in Miami visiting family with my wife and our dog and found Sahara Grill conveniently near my parents' house. I got a falafel sandwich, my wife got a falafel bowl, and we got some fries to share. Everything was absolutely amazing!! The falafel was some of the best I've ever had. The pita was soft and fresh and all the extra veggies and sauces were so complementary to the meal. And whatever seasoning they put on those fries is incredible. I didn't go inside since we had our dog, but the staff came outside to check on us while we ate which was really nice. I appreciated the care they took into not only the food but also the service. My one very minor critique is that we asked for no pickles on my sandwich, but it came with pickles anyway. No big deal, I just took them out! But I hope Sahara Grill finds much success and we'll definitely be back when we're in Miami again.

    Arabic coffee pot
    Nathaly L.

    The food, service and ambiance was spot on. I'm so disappointed I hadn't come here sooner. The beef was so tender and I don't get any chewy spots (which I hate and it has happened in another places) it was the right amount of spice for both the chicken and beef. The baklava was spot on I had the raspberry and the normal one with the Arabic coffee pot which i highly recommend since it's a nice contrast of bitter and sweet. I'm already thinking what to get next time yum And my god the pita was so fluffy I recommend getting extra for the hummus.

    Marc S.

    New Palestinian-owned restaurant in Miami, Sahara. Owners are from Nazareth in 1948 Palestine. Classic menu of bowls and sandwiches including beef and chicken Shawarma bowls, filet .ignong kebab skewers, falafel, kibbeh, falafel sandwich, beef Shawarma, sahara cheesy chicken sandwich, and Panther crispy chicken baguette named after the Florida Panthers. Located near FIU. The owner and everyone there are very friendly. The food is fresh and cooked right in front of you on the grill I ordered the sahara cheesy chicken sandwich which is something I haven't seen at Arab restaurants. It was delicious. The fries are delicious with tahini parsley and garlic sauce. Ill be back to try more of their delicious food.

    Chicken Shawarma Bowl
    Yanna H.

    Stumbled upon this location one late night working in Miami and they did not disappoint. Everyone was super welcoming and they even encourage you to stay and enjoy the space they've created if you have the time. They are family owned and operated and you can absolutely tell by how smoothly they operate and the love and care put into the food . Everything is delicious well seasoned and flavorful. I love experiencing cultural dishes and they absolutely used a little bit of home in these meals . The bowls were packed and every bite had me wanting more. The falafel was so crispy and the best part was watching everything be made and put together as we waited. It's all made fresh, so be patient when you order. They will check on you while you wait and trust me, it's worth it !

    Lennette M.

    I'm not sure what was better here: the goo or the service! What a pleasant surprise! We came across this place while planning to have lunch somewhere else in the shopping center and we are so glad we came in. Everything is fresh. Quality is great and service is exceptional! Everything we tried was DELICIOUS! Highly recommended.

    Shawarma Wrap
    Stephanie A.

    The food is some of the best in Miami! The staff has super helpful and nice! The service is a bit slow but the food is fresh and so worth it. The restaurant is small but has a good amount of tables. You get an FIU discount if you show your ID as well!

    Food, service, and ambiance was great. Everyone went above and beyond to make sure our food was exactly what we wanted and they exceeded my expectations on every level. The portions and quality of the food was amazing. Try the Knafeh. You'll thank me.

    Huascar R.

    The staff is very friendly. Food is delicious. Beef Shawarma Sandwich was amazing. 1st time eating at Sahara and definitely coming back.

    Mixed Shawarma beef and chicken

    I had the shawarma pita with chicken and beef. It was off the chain and good sized portion. The guys working there are awesome and very helpful with decision-making. I'll definitely be back.

    Kibbeh and the Beef Shawarma (I think that was the name) the owners daughter called it the sushi.

    See all

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Gaby R.
    547
    591
    2861

    9 months ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Marc S.
    170
    98
    147

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lennette M.
    98
    123
    305

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Stephanie A.
    640
    193
    531

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    I went right after their grand opening and the food and people are both worth coming back for!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Amazing food the Sahara chicken cheese was phenomenal and the service was amazing 10/10 am going to come again!!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Amazing food 10/10 Been a couple of times and always a wonderful experience. Fresh ingredients and the staff is amazing.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of V D.
    0
    4
    0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of C L.
    1
    41
    1

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    This is our second time here and service and food have been excellent. Very reasonable prices.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Good Mediterranean style food. Nothing extravagant, but nice change to the every day food.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of AJ P.
    1144
    2
    0

    10 months ago

    Best shawarma I've had in south Florida, will come back to try the cheesy chicken that my friend had because he said it was amazing as well

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Amazing food and amazing service! One of the best Middle East food I've had. Great inside and out ambiance!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - Sahara Grill

    You might also consider

    Sufrat Mediterranean Grill - One Epic Feast. Endless Hospitality.
At Sufrat, every meal is a celebration -- a feast where family and friends gather around the table

    Sufrat Mediterranean Grill

    4.5(167 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Private events

    My husband and I found this restaurant on Instagram and, honestly, we were a little hesitant…read morebecause so much of what you see on social media can be misleading. But we were craving Mediterranean food, so we decided to give it a try and we're glad we did. The food was really good, and John took care of us. His recommendations were excellent and definitely made the experience even better. The atmosphere was nice, and I recommend making a reservation, especially if you want to make sure you can see the belly dance show on Saturdays. The only downside for us was that the chairs were a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, we had a very good experience and would definitely come back.

    Coming in, the smell of the restaurant was incredible. Fragrant, and aromatic. Immediately captured…read moreby the ambiance and trans-lounge music. We were sat Immediately, unknowingly, we were sat right next to the unisex bathroom when there were other tables available in the restaurant. Not good. Great service from our server, Felipe, who was superb! Very attentive and professional. The lamb chops were delicious! The Moscow Mule yummy. Dessert was a flop. The baklava was gross. It was a cheap version made with what appeared to be croissant as opposed to philo. No honey. Dry and tasteless. I do not recommend.

    Photos
    Sufrat Mediterranean Grill
    Sufrat Mediterranean Grill - Belly Dancer on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

    Belly Dancer on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

    Sufrat Mediterranean Grill - One Epic Feast. Endless Hospitality.
At Sufrat, every meal is a celebration -- a feast where family and friends gather around the table

    See all

    One Epic Feast. Endless Hospitality. At Sufrat, every meal is a celebration -- a feast where family and friends gather around the table

    Beirut Doral Restaurant - Pita and lebne

    Beirut Doral Restaurant

    4.1(350 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Been here many times staff is friendly and the owner is very nice. The decor is amazing. I mean we…read moreare in the business district in in Doral and you walk in and you feel like you're somewhere else. The food is amazing. The menu is vast, but it's perfect and it has a great variety. Love the sampler of the appetizers wow the stuffed cabbage the grape leaves the hummus the roasted pepper hummus wasz great . That was excellent. I mean everything that we had was excellent grape leaves the falafel to the tabouli was awesome. We order also the mini Kafta sliders wow order at least two orders don't share. They're amazing. Great drinks try The Lebanese beer. It's very good Pilsner style. Great Lebanese wine also and a great variety of drinks that they make there especially when it's so hot outside. Food is very fresh and the atmosphere is very friendly. Definitely have to come for dinner and see the show.

    If I could give them more stars, I would. What a terrific…read morerestaurant. Let's start with the decor, it's all about the eyes! A great picture opportunity. The service from the moment you walk in is great. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We stayed inside because it was so pretty. Our server was polite and friendly. We were 3 and ordered a sharing platter and a meal apart from 2 appetizers. We took food home for the next day. Portions are generous. Everything was delicious , flavorful and well cooked. No room for dessert!

    Photos
    Beirut Doral Restaurant
    Beirut Doral Restaurant - Mixed grill under pita slathered with tomato sauce. Under pita was filet mignon, chicken kebabs, and Adana

    Mixed grill under pita slathered with tomato sauce. Under pita was filet mignon, chicken kebabs, and Adana

    Beirut Doral Restaurant

    See all

    Layali Miami Lebanese Restaurant & Hookah Lounge - Chicken Kabab Entree Greek Salad

    Layali Miami Lebanese Restaurant & Hookah Lounge

    4.3(557 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Nasif 03-14-2025…read more We recently hosted an engagement party for about 50 guests at Layali Miami, and it turned out to be a fantastic choice for a special celebration. The restaurant offers a beautiful atmosphere that blends elegance with a lively Middle Eastern vibe, making it perfect for a memorable event. From the moment we started planning, the staff was extremely accommodating and professional. They were responsive, flexible with the setup, and helped organize the seating so our group felt comfortable while still enjoying the energy of the restaurant. For a group of around 50 people, the space worked very well and still felt intimate rather than crowded. The food was one of the highlights of the evening. Guests loved the variety of authentic Middle Eastern dishes, especially the fresh mezze, flavorful grilled meats, and delicious desserts. The presentation was excellent and the portions were generous, which made sharing and enjoying the meal together easy for a large group. The ambiance added a lot to the celebration. The music, lighting, and décor created a festive mood that felt perfect for an engagement party. Many guests commented on how unique and fun the environment was compared to a typical restaurant event. Overall, Layali Miami provided great service, delicious food, and a vibrant atmosphere that made the engagement party truly special. If you're looking for a place in Miami that can comfortably host a group of around 50 people while offering a memorable dining experience, this is definitely a venue worth considering.

    Beautiful restaurant inside and out. The food was cooked to perfection with labanese authenticity…read more Everyone was very attentive. Truly a gem

    Photos
    Layali Miami Lebanese Restaurant & Hookah Lounge - Beautiful decor!

    Beautiful decor!

    Layali Miami Lebanese Restaurant & Hookah Lounge - Sarai Warak inab (Grape Leaves)

    Sarai Warak inab (Grape Leaves)

    Layali Miami Lebanese Restaurant & Hookah Lounge

    See all

    Casa Mariano - Raviol

    Casa Mariano

    4.7(154 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    After my brother visited Casa Mariano about a year ago and strongly recommended it, we finally made…read moreour way there last Friday. The reservation process was easy, when I called to ask about the corkage fee ($25), they answered quickly and directly. Upon arrival, we were seated in the adjacent room since the main dining area was full, but the secondary room was comfortable and quiet, with only one other table in use. Our server was extremely friendly, offered thoughtful recommendations, and gave us plenty of space to enjoy our food and wine. Their wine glasses are excellent, and everyone we interacted with was warm and welcoming. We started with the Ossobuco Croquettes, truly some of the best we've ever had. For the main course, we ordered the special of the day: an apple wood short rib braised for eight hours, served with risotto and a Caesar salad. The combination was phenomenal. The short rib was incredibly rich, generously portioned, easily enough for two, and we still took a quarter of it home. To finish, we had a honey ice cream with pear tartar that was absolutely off the charts. We had an incredible experience overall. We also met Williams, one of the chef owners, and we're already planning to bring my CWG (Couple Wine Group) back for a blind tasting paired with their fantastic food.

    Casa Mariano is a lovely space with fabulous service and tasty dishes. We went for a late lunch and…read morefirst impression was the dining room was pretty. My only complaint was that the lighting was way too bright but I am guessing for dinner the lighting is more dim and cozy. It is a Mediterranean restaurant so the decor had lots of blues and whites and wood and it all worked. Our server had an emergency and she had to quickly leave but the young man who took over, Wazhun, could not have been kinder. Our food was delicious and nicely prepared. We had the short rib empanadas and they were bursting with a well seasoned and juicy short rib filling. We also ordered the Roasted Cauliflower au gratin and omg was that amazing. Perfectly roasted and tender cauliflower in a creamy, goat cheese sauce but it didn't taste too goat cheesey. The sauce was more creamy with the perfect amount of cheese - amazing. Very delicious. My mom had the lasagna, which had bechamel and bolognese and she was raving about it for days. My sister had the pumpkin ravioli. The raviolis were cooked perfectly and had some crispy prosciutto on top. The delicate sauce was creamy and decadent but not heavy. Naughty but worth every bite. My husband had the lentil and quinoa salad and I never thought I would like those grains together but the lemony dressing and the addition of feta and sun dried tomatoes made a dish that is s very healthy also taste really great. I had the butternut squash salad with salmon and I didn't realize how much I liked it until I stopped to take a sip of my wine and the salad was almost gone. The salmon was a generous portion, cooked perfectly and was on the side. The squash was sweet, sliced into thin rounds and presented almost like carpaccio with arugula and goat cheese on top and the maple dressing tied it all together. We also ordered a delicious, crisp, and earthy bottle of Sicilian wine and finished off our meal with a creamy, hazelnut tiramisu. All in all a fantastic meal and we will be back.

    Photos
    Casa Mariano - Reservación and enjoy

    Reservación and enjoy

    Casa Mariano - Lasagna

    Lasagna

    Casa Mariano - Outside dining

    See all

    Outside dining

    Sahara Grill - mideastern - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...