Crema's Take
“Sahara draws a loyal crowd for its hookah and Middle Eastern lamb dishes, which a handful of reviewers praise as genuinely flavorful, but the 3.8 rating reflects serious inconsistency: food quality swings wildly between "phenomenal" and "terrible," the neighborhood has safety concerns especially after dark, and pricing complaints are common. Service is decent when it works, but you're rolling the dice on whether you'll get the good version of this place or a regrettable one. Skip it unless you're specifically hunting hookah and willing to take that gamble.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Good hookah. Terrible food. Place was horrible and pricey. Service was decent. Not going back and would not recommend this place. Extremely shady and unsafe neighborhood especially after dark. No parking near by so I had to walk 2 blocks in this neighborhood. I didn’t want to…
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently dined at Sahara Cafe and Grill in Richmond, and I can’t praise it enough! We ordered the Lamb Chops, Lamb Kebab, and Lamb Koftaa, and each dish was absolutely delicious. The lamb was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, offering a wonderful blend of…
Pleasantly surprised. Food was cooked to order and very flavorful. My bf from Morocco was happy with the meal also. Quiet space. Thanks for a good birthday dinner.
The food is phenomenal. The cook is experienced at cooking Middle Eastern dishes, and everything always smells and tastes superb. The furnishings are a little older, but this is mostly a hookah bar. You must try the Moroccan tea and the Kabsah. Most people pick up food here, but…
The restaurant is kind of a hole in the wall, but the food was amazing. The staff were so kind and helpful. I will be returning frequently in the future. If you are looking for a laid back and authentic meal, this is the place for you
Crema Reviews
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