Hands down the best Mediterranean food I have ever had in my 30 years on this wacky planet we call Earth. The staff is absolutely top tier as well. 100/10 I cannot recommend this place enough, you are doing yourself a disservice by not eating here.Vegetarian options: So many salads,Falafil,Soups,So much more (try the Super Veggie Platter if you don't want to choose)Dietary restrictions: Vegan/vegetarian friendlyParking: Open lot
I LOVE this place. Probably the most delicious, fresh, authentic Mediterranean food I’ve ever come across in all my “hometowns”. I’m a sucker for the Gyro Plate and I always get extra Greek salad! It has a wonderful light and refreshing taste. This plate really gets the tastebuds dancing. Let all the reviews be your guide! If you’re looking for awesome food look no further. I should also mention that the establishment does appear to be well kept and is clean. Service is also very good. Always a decent amount of foot traffic and people eating in but that’s to be expected in a place so good. Enjoy!!9/24: I have since lived in Georgia, south of Atlanta, and I’m now living about an hour south of Nashville, Tennessee… Still having a hard time finding a place as good as this… Specifically, the cucumber salad or another parts of the country. “Greek salad” the Cucumber, tomato, onion, and herb mixture… So fresh and wonderful from this restaurant… I am forever on the search… I was never able to find a place in Locust Grove, Georgia… And I think I’m close in TN, But still, nothing is good… Enjoy this place… It is delightful and a “Gem” for Rockford
As compared to Ali Baba on State Street this place wins. I had a Beef Shawarma sandwich and it had Tahini and pickles and was very well flavored. Generous amount of meat on the Pita and well balanced. I Will return, I was satisfied with their food. The Lentil soup was very tasty and not overly salty as was at Ali Baba. Rockford needs a Naf Naf Grill to show how this is done ?!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lentil Soup
Julian Rodriguez
Owner of this place is really nice. High-quality food. Affordable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alec Rueff
I don’t know what was better the food or the hospitality. From the second you walk in Rick makes you feel like family and his restaurant puts out some of the best Mediterranean food I’ve ever had. I will be back for more Rick and food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ola Nowak
Talk about a hidden gem! My fiancé and I were looking for somewhere new to eat in town and stumbled upon Sahara Palace. We are so happy we decided to take a chance! The food was unbelievable- the best hummus I have ever had! On top of that, the owner, Rick, made our experience even more enjoyable and fun. We will definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rayan B.
Great costumer service! And very clean restaurant! Amazing food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan
I love it here. Abu Henni is an amazing host and he’s always so welcoming. I’m going today.
#SaharaPalace is a #Mediterranean #cuisine. They also carry a #Pakistani and #Indian dish called #TandoriChicken. The staff is very friendly and caring. All the food options are #halal which was my basic requirement. I tried their meat platter with five different BBQ meats with rice and it was great!#Rockford #Illinois #food #travel
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sahara Special Plate, Half Tray of Tandoori, Beef Shawarma
Katie
Very friendly and the food is delicious! I will be coming back to try more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafil
Nicole Du Bois
Delicious food and friendly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafil
Stephen Rella
Seriously, great lamb, and even better entertainment by the humorous owner ?
Pablo “ONLYWARSIES” G. SALGADO
spectacular lamb sandwich for any time of the day!!!
Hands down the best Mediterranean food I have ever had in my 30 years on this wacky planet we call Earth. The staff is absolutely top tier as well. 100/10 I cannot recommend this place enough, you are doing yourself a disservice by not eating here.Vegetarian options: So many salads,Falafil,Soups,So much more (try the Super Veggie Platter if you don't want to choose)Dietary restrictions: Vegan/vegetarian friendlyParking: Open lot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arabic Salad, Half Tray of Tandoori, Yogurt Salad, Falafil, Salad, Falafel Sandwich, Foul, Lentil Soup
It was an unpleasant experience, I had never felt what discrimination was until I visited this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
I love this place!Fresh quality food. Delicious!Have been coming here for years and will continue for years to come!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sahara Special Plate, Arabic Salad, Yogurt Salad, Falafil, Gyro Plate, Salad, Beef Shawarma, Tandoori, Hummus with Beef Shawarma, Tandoori Chicken, Lentil Soup
I LOVE this place. Probably the most delicious, fresh, authentic Mediterranean food I’ve ever come across in all my “hometowns”. I’m a sucker for the Gyro Plate and I always get extra Greek salad! It has a wonderful light and refreshing taste. This plate really gets the tastebuds dancing. Let all the reviews be your guide! If you’re looking for awesome food look no further. I should also mention that the establishment does appear to be well kept and is clean. Service is also very good. Always a decent amount of foot traffic and people eating in but that’s to be expected in a place so good. Enjoy!!9/24: I have since lived in Georgia, south of Atlanta, and I’m now living about an hour south of Nashville, Tennessee… Still having a hard time finding a place as good as this… Specifically, the cucumber salad or another parts of the country. “Greek salad” the Cucumber, tomato, onion, and herb mixture… So fresh and wonderful from this restaurant… I am forever on the search… I was never able to find a place in Locust Grove, Georgia… And I think I’m close in TN, But still, nothing is good… Enjoy this place… It is delightful and a “Gem” for Rockford
Recommended dishes: Gyro Sandwich, Gyro Plate, Salad
As compared to Ali Baba on State Street this place wins. I had a Beef Shawarma sandwich and it had Tahini and pickles and was very well flavored. Generous amount of meat on the Pita and well balanced. I Will return, I was satisfied with their food. The Lentil soup was very tasty and not overly salty as was at Ali Baba. Rockford needs a Naf Naf Grill to show how this is done ?!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lentil Soup
Owner of this place is really nice. High-quality food. Affordable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don’t know what was better the food or the hospitality. From the second you walk in Rick makes you feel like family and his restaurant puts out some of the best Mediterranean food I’ve ever had. I will be back for more Rick and food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Talk about a hidden gem! My fiancé and I were looking for somewhere new to eat in town and stumbled upon Sahara Palace. We are so happy we decided to take a chance! The food was unbelievable- the best hummus I have ever had! On top of that, the owner, Rick, made our experience even more enjoyable and fun. We will definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great costumer service! And very clean restaurant! Amazing food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love it here. Abu Henni is an amazing host and he’s always so welcoming. I’m going today.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Hummus Plate with Beef Shawarma, Falafil, Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Falafel Sandwich
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#SaharaPalace is a #Mediterranean #cuisine. They also carry a #Pakistani and #Indian dish called #TandoriChicken. The staff is very friendly and caring. All the food options are #halal which was my basic requirement. I tried their meat platter with five different BBQ meats with rice and it was great!#Rockford #Illinois #food #travel
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sahara Special Plate, Half Tray of Tandoori, Beef Shawarma
Very friendly and the food is delicious! I will be coming back to try more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafil
Delicious food and friendly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafil
Seriously, great lamb, and even better entertainment by the humorous owner ?
spectacular lamb sandwich for any time of the day!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5