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Sahara's Turkish Cuisine, New York, NY

Sahara's Turkish Cuisine

4.2
4.2
96 Reviews
$30 and under
Turkish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Sahara’s serves traditional Turkish Cuisine with the touch of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern ethnic ingredients and styles. We deliciously cook everything from scratch and offer it with complimentary homemade bread and Aegean olives. Our menu provides plentiful food, wine, and beer that speak for our guests’ particular tastes. Our staff is part of our family that shares the same energy with our guests. Our newly decorated place with the touch of multi-ethnic details of Turkey makes our guests and their friends feel comfortable and unique. The restaurant’s characteristic ambiance is designed to give a sense of artsy home that shares the cultural aspects of our heritage, and it offers a beautiful decor for our guests and their photographs.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 532-7589
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Highly rated catering menu is available.
  • Private party facilities
    We have pre-fixed menus for any type of private event.
  • Neighborhood
    Kips Bay
  • Cross street
    28th & 29th on 2nd Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sahara's Essentials

    $45.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Appetizer: One Small Mix Cold Appetizer for every four people. Salad: Large shepherd salad for every four people. Main Course: Choice of any main course (except mixed grill) or one mixed grill for every two people. Dessert: One mixed dessert plate for every four people
    Sahara's Essentials Photo
  • Sahara's Sahara's Gourmet Escape

    $65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    One Small Mix Cold Appetizer for every four people. Choice of any main course (except mixed grill) or one mixed grill for every two people. Unlimited Wine and Beer
    Sahara's Sahara's Gourmet Escape Photo
  • Sahara's Luxury Oasis

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    One Small Mix Cold Appetizer for every four people. Choice of any main course (except mixed grill) or one mixed grill for every two people. Unlimited Wine, Beer, and Cocktails.
    Sahara's Luxury Oasis Photo

Offers

  • Bites & Brews: Appetizer & Drink Special!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Unwind with our Bites & Brews special! Enjoy a delicious appetizer paired with your choice of beer or wine in our warm, inviting atmosphere. Perfect for a relaxing late afternoon, our unique happy hour offers a delightful culinary experience you won't find anywhere else. Monday through Friday, 4pm to 6pm.

    Bites & Brews: Appetizer & Drink Special! Photo

What 96 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

96 Reviews
  1. Fay

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We reserved a table for 5 for dinner. From the onset, the service was subpar. We started off with appetizers and drinks and unfortunately the drinks were made incorrectly. They felt watered down and flat. The appetizers were very small portion given we ordered the large mixed platter. The entrees were dry and lacking flavor. The chicken, lamb and beef were very dry and chewy. We were not given any kind of sauce to go with the entrees until we requested to which we got plain yogurt in a small bowl! We were served by 4 different people as the original server took the order and went to lunch and the 2nd person who took over seemed annoyed when one of us called her over to order another drink. We eneded up not enjoying our meals as they were dry and flavorless. We asked for the check and of course they charged us for a wine bottle $45 which we never ordered. Unfortunately, we did not see this mistake until after we left the restaurant. Overall, it was a terrible experience and I do not recommend this restaurant. I have dined at many Turkish restaurants and have had great food and service and this place was simply just terrible.

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  2. Timothy

    VIP

    New York City

    186 reviews

    4.0

    186 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious food, large number of typical Turkish dishes, great selection of Raki and wines. Very enjoyable!

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  3. Brian

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience at this restaurant was awesome. We receded under a minute. The dinner came out about maybe 20 minutes later with the appetizers after ordering, but it was well worth it. We got the Mezze platter. It had all eight apps in a small portion, so A scoop of every appetizer best way to sample the whole menu for the apps. Shaven Lamb with the sauce was great a entre.

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  4. Shahzad

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Bad experience with food taste and quality and when I return something that was made wrong based on Manu they still charged me.

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  5. Alicia

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Staff was very attentive and patient with our kids who don’t always making dining out easy! It was a wonderful family dinner!

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  6. Sam

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really good and the service was wonderful very friendly people

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  7. Marcia

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I went to Sahara's Turkish Cuisine yesterday and ordered the $22.95 luncheon. We loved the food and the atmosphere. I had dined here before but my friend had her first visit and she planned to be back for dinner with her boyfriend food here is always excellent and the help very attentive but gives you space to speak with your dinner companions.

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  8. Ahsan

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was mouth-wateringly tasty. Well presented. Only the tables were a little small.

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  9. Keene

    VIP

    New Orleans

    65 reviews

    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant. Sahara's had everything we look for - small, quiet, great service, and food that someone cared about in preparing it. The lamb dishes are excellent. The vegetable dishes are varied and creative with just the right spices. Highly recommended.

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  10. Lisa

    New York City

    39 reviews

    2.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I booked my reservation based on reviews as I was looking for a restaurant in a certain part of town. Apparently there was a LARGE party taking over almost the whole place with a few tables in the front for the general public. Everything was good until the birthday person with the large party started talking and took about a half hour. The restaurant isn’t large and the servers didn’t come to my table to check in to see if I wanted dessert which I did. There was also another table near me (not with the party) who wanted dessert. The server said the kitchen was closed and the person said that the waiter never showed up to ask and they wanted dessert. The waiter brought the dessert for that table. If there is a party that takes over 90% of your space, then don’t seat the public if you can’t service the tables properly. I prefer quaint neighborhood places over large restaurants and wouldn’t go back based on my experience.

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FAQs

Sahara's Turkish Cuisine offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Sahara's Turkish Cuisine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 532-7589.

Sahara's Turkish Cuisine is rated 4.2 stars by 96 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sahara's Turkish Cuisine

513 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016

Additional information

  • Cross street
    28th & 29th on 2nd Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Kips Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:15 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 532-7589
  • Catering
    Highly rated catering menu is available.
  • Private party facilities
    We have pre-fixed menus for any type of private event.
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