Safaa Middle Eastern Restaurant
Lincoln, NE
230 N 17th St, Lincoln, NE, 68508-161239 itemsUpdated March 27, 2026
Structured menu data
DessertsMouthwatering Middle Eastern Des
Small Turkish Baklava
$2.49Satisfy your sweet tooth with the mouth-watering taste of Turkish walnut baklava! This delectable pastry is made with layers of crispy phyllo dough, crushed walnuts, and a sweet syrup, creating a perfect blend of textures and flavors
Drinks/Extras
Bottle Coke Products
$2.99Canned Coke Products
$1.99Extra Sauce
Pita Bread
$0.99PlatesAll plates come with hummus and a
Beef Kebab Plate
$16.98Savor three beef kebabs paired with a fresh salad, grilled tomato halves, and homemade hummus. Complete the meal with your choice of garlic or tzatziki sauce and two pita breads. If you opt for rice, this option does come with bread, and will come with two skewers of Kebab.
Beef Shawarma Plate
$16.98Savor the beef shawarma plate, served with a fresh salad and homemade hummus with your choice of sauce. Enjoy 2 pita breads if you forgo the rice, or add rice for an additional charge.
Chicken Kebab Plate
$16.98Savor three chicken kebabs paired with a fresh salad, grilled tomato halves, and homemade hummus. Complete the meal with your choice of garlic or tzatziki sauce and two pita breads.
Chicken Shawarma Plate
$16.98Enjoy tender chicken shawarma accompanied by a side of freshly made salad and creamy hummus. Choose to include 2 pita breads if you opt for no rice, or add rice for an additional charge. Add any sauce of your choice.
Chicken Tikka Plate
$16.98Our Grilled Chicken Tikka Plate comes with 3 skewers, grilled tomatoes, hummus, and a sauce of your choice If you choose to get the plate over rice, you will receive 2 skewers instead. Rice selection does not come with pita bread.
Falafel Plate
$13.99Vegetarian. The falafel plate includes six crispy falafels, hummus, baba ghanoush, a fresh salad, and pita bread. Choose between garlic sauce or tzatziki sauce to complement your meal.
Gyro Plate
$14.99Try our Iraqi-style gyro sandwich, generously filled with fresh salad, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce, and served with a side of crispy fries
Lamb Tikka Plate
$20.99Our Grilled Lamb Tikka Plate comes with 3 skewers, grilled tomatoes, hummus, and a sauce of your choice If you choose to get the plate over rice, you will receive 2 skewers instead. Rice selection does not come with pita bread.
Shawarma SAJ Plate
$13.99The Saj plate comes with fries and your choice of sauce. Includes cheese. Chicken or beef.
SandwichesAll of our sandwiches are wrap
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
$10.99Beef shawarma served with crisp lettuce, onions, red cabbage salad, and your choice of garlic sauce or tzatziki sauce.
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
$10.99Savor a mouthwatering chicken shawarma sandwich nestled in fresh, warm tortilla bread. It’s generously spread with creamy garlic sauce and topped with juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, crunchy onions, and a vibrant red cabbage salad
Chicken Tikka Sandwich
$10.99Indulge in succulent chicken tikka, barbecued over sizzling flames for a smoky flavor. This delicious combination is layered with lettuce, juicy tomatoes, onions, and a refreshing red cabbage salad, all wrapped in warm, fresh tortilla bread with a healthy amount of garlic spread.
Falafel Sandwich
$9.99Enjoy a vegetarian falafel sandwich, crafted with warm tortilla bread, creamy homemade hummus, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and zesty onions. Choose from a selection of tantalizing sauces: rich garlic sauce, or tzatziki.
Gyro Sandwich
$10.99Our gyro sandwich features beef and lamb that's been roasted on a vertical skewer, sliced to perfection, and served in a warm pita. It's topped with fresh tomato, lettuce, crisp onion, and a generous portion of tzatziki—a cool, creamy sauce made from yogurt, cucumbers, and a blend of spices
Kebab Sandwich
$10.99Feast on a hearty beef or chicken kebab made with a fresh tortilla bread, layered with onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and a refreshing red cabbage salad. Choose between a smooth garlic sauce or tzatziki to complete this flavorful wrap.
Lamb Tikka Sandwich
$10.99Enjoy perfectly grilled lamb tikka, served with freshly cut lettuce, onions, a vibrant red cabbage salad, and ripe tomatoes. All are wrapped in warm tortilla bread and complemented by a smooth layer of garlic sauce
SidesOur delicious sides
Baba Ganoush
$9.99Comes with Pita bread.
French Fries
$5.99Greek Salad
$9.99Hummus
$9.99Comes with Pita bread.
Rice
$5.99Tabbouleh Salad
$7.99Tabbouleh is a refreshing Middle Eastern salad featuring finely chopped parsley, mint, and green onions, mixed with ripe tomatoes and cucumbers. Dressed in olive oil, lemon juice, and sea salt, it combines a burst of fresh, zesty flavors with the hearty texture of bulgur wheat. Each bite offers a delightful balance of freshness and tang.
SoupsHomemade Iraqi soups made fresh dai
Bean Soup
$6.99Lentil Soup
$6.99Okra Soup
$6.99Spinach Soup
$6.99SpecialsOur special dishes
Beef Borek Plate
$13.99Spring rolled wrapped with spiced ground beef, cheese, and parsley.
Combo for 2
$35.99The combo plate features a savory assortment of 1 beef kebab, 1 chicken kebab, skewer of chicken tikka, and chicken shawarma, accompanied by a side of creamy hummus, gyro, a warm pita bread, fresh salad, and savoury traditional Iraqi rice. Less
Combo for 3
$52.99The family platter for 3 people comes with 3 beef kebab, 3 chicken kebab, 3 chicken tikka, chicken shawarma with rice, gyro and salad.
Combo for 6 (Family Platter)
$70.98The family platter for 6 includes 3 beef kebabs, 3 chicken kebabs, 3 chicken tikka, a generous bed of rice, gyro, chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, 4 falafels, and a fresh salad.
Dolma Plate 8 Pcs
$13.99Vegetarian stuffed grape leaves are a Middle Eastern favorite, featuring tender short-grain rice mixed with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, all neatly rolled in brined grape leaves, slowly cooked with love. 8-piece combo, comes with a salad, hummus or baba ghanoush, and your favorite garlic sauce.
Kebab Over Rice
$16.98Juicy grilled beef and chicken kebab, served alongside fragrant white rice with a shade of red/orange saffroned rice for colouring. Comes with fresh salad, hummus and a side of zesty homemade garlic or tzatziki sauce
Kubba Plate
$16.98Kubba is a savory delight that encases spiced minced meat and rice or wheat in small, circle-shaped morsels. These flavorful bites are served deep-fried to a crispy golden brown, offering a deliciously satisfying experience in every bite. The Kubba plate features three large Kubbas, accompanied by creamy homemade hummus, smoky baba ghanoush, and a fresh salad.