Safar in Cleveland, OH

4.8(333)$20–70Cleveland, OH
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.8 stars with 333 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Cleveland, OH • Price $20–70 • 4.8★
Safar is an Indian buffet located at 11526 Clifton Blvd Unit A in Cleveland, OH. Situated in the Cudell neighborhood, this establishment has earned a strong reputation with a rating of 4.8 stars based on 333 reviews. Safar offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery services, providing flexibility for patrons. The price range for dining at Safar is between $20 and $70. Visitors can find operating hours and additional details on their website. This buffet is a notable option for those seeking Indian cuisine in the Cleveland area.

Good to know

  • Safar has a listed address in Cleveland, OH, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.8-star rating from 333 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
11526 Clifton Blvd Unit A, Cleveland, OH 44102, Cudell, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 860-0040
Today
5–10 PM
Price
$20–70
Rating
4.8 (333 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

🍰Great desserts

Wide selection of sweets

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 42/100 · 4 positive signals
Quick bite score42/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
12/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Full night out score25/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
0/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.3 weighted · 333 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.8 from 333 reviews(↓ 0.50 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median333 / 503.5 median
02,517.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.8) with the city average (3.96) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2517.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
4–10:30 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
11 AM–2:30 PM
sunday
11 AM–2:30 PM
thursday
5–10 PM
tuesday
5–10 PM
wednesday
5–10 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–70
Price range$20–70

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Tip auto included for large partiesAccepts credit cardsStreet parkingWaiter serviceHappy hour specialsFull bar

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy TrendyGood for groups

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

13 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Butter Chicken$22.007 mentions
  • Sweet Potato Chaat$12.005 mentions
  • Maitake Mushroom Tikka$21.005 mentions
  • Malai Chicken Tikka$20.004 mentions
  • Trailblazer Crackers$6.002 mentions
  • Hunter's Lamb Chop$24.002 mentions
  • Cauliflower Bezule$14.002 mentions
  • Chicken Biryani$24.002 mentions
  • Chana Masala$16.001 mention
  • Long Road Nihari$32.001 mention
  • Paneer Pasanda$19.001 mention
  • Spinach Burrata$18.001 mention
  • Dal Makhani$16.001 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

333 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Safar?

Safar has a 4.8-star rating based on 333 customer reviews.

Where is Safar located?

Safar is located at 11526 Clifton Blvd Unit A, Cleveland, OH 44102, Cudell, Cleveland, OH.

How much does Safar cost?

Safar is budget-friendly. The price range is $20–70.

Is Safar good?

Yes, Safar is highly rated with 4.8 stars from 333 reviews.

🍜Cultural Food Hub

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
26
Retail & Shopping
20
Miscellaneous Services
15
Recreation & Entertainment
5
Financial Services
3
Transportation & Automotive
3

76 nearby places across 9 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

77 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Place Of Worships

Emmanuel Mynamar Church

Place Of Worship

12601 Detroit Avenue

~0.5 mi

Atms

PNC Bank

Atm

~238 ft

Banks

Huntington Bank

Bank

~0.2 mi
First National Bank

Bank

~0.3 mi

Fast Foods

Papa Nick's

Fast Food

11534 Clifton Boulevard

~34 ft
China Cafe

Fast Food

11520 Clifton Boulevard

~61 ft
Pulp

Fast Food

~281 ft
Chipotle

Fast Food

11638 Clifton Boulevard

~402 ft
Wendy's

Fast Food

1331 West 117th Street

~0.1 mi07:00-22:00
+1 216-521-6211Website
Arby's

Fast Food

1421 West 117 Street

~0.3 mi
McDonald's

Fast Food

1430 West 117th Street

~0.3 mi07:00-23:00
+1 216-521-9110Website
Rally's

Fast Food

~0.4 mi
Website

Ice Creams

Remix

Ice Cream

11512 Clifton Boulevard

~110 ft

Cafes

Starbucks

Cafe

11623 Clifton Boulevard

~286 ft05:00-23:00
+1 216-221-6680Website
Earth Bistro Cafe

Cafe

~0.2 mi
Liquid Planet

Cafe

~0.3 mi
Eagles Kafe

Cafe

11100 Detroit Avenue

~0.4 mi

Bars

Twist Social Club

Bar

~369 ft
The Hawk

Bar

11217 Detroit Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Su 12:00-02:30
+1 216-521-5443Website
5 O Clock Lounge

Bar

11906 Detroit Avenue

~0.4 mi
The Funhouse

Bar

~0.5 mi

Restaurants

Landmark

Restaurant

11637 Clifton Boulevard

~396 ftMo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa,Su 09:00-22:00
Website
El Jaleapeno

Restaurant

1313 West 117th Street

~0.1 mi11:00-22:00
+1-216-226-9765
Dianna's

Restaurant

~0.2 mi
Dinerbar On Clifton

Restaurant

11801 Clifton Boulevard

~0.2 miMo-Su 09:00-21:00
+1-216-521-5003Website
My Friends

Restaurant

11616 Detroit Avenue

~0.3 mi24/7
Southern Cafe

Restaurant

11817 Detroit Avenue

~0.3 mi
The Shore

Restaurant

~0.4 mi
Pepper's

Restaurant

12401 Detroit Avenue

~0.5 mi

Pubs

Brother's Lounge

Pub

11609 Detroit Avenue

~0.3 mi

Townhalls

Lakewood City Hall

Townhall

12650 Detroit Avenue

~0.6 mi

Pharmacys

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

11706

~0.1 mi24/7
Website
Walgreens

Pharmacy

11701 Detroit Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Su 00:00+

Hairdressers

Green Opal Salon

Hairdresser

~324 ft
Eddy's Barber Shop

Hairdresser

~337 ft
Great Clips

Hairdresser

~355 ft
Prestige Barbershop

Hairdresser

11602 Detroit Avenue

~0.3 miTu-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su,Mo 12:00-17:00
+1-216-465-3053Website
J. Romer Salon

Hairdresser

~0.3 mi
SeeNells_Shears at Urban Kutz

Hairdresser

11106 Detroit Avenue

~0.4 miTu-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 10:00-17:00
+1-216-521-1100Website
Omega Hair Design

Hairdresser

~0.6 mi

Post Boxs

USPS Collection Box

Post Box

1380 West 117th Street

~0.3 mi

Beautys

Neon Beach Tan

Beauty

~0.3 mi
Bloom Salon & Esthetics

Beauty

11012 Detroit Ave

~0.4 mi
+1-216-334-3963
Nail Cafe

Beauty

11008 Detroit Ave

~0.4 mi

Music Venues

No Class

Music Venue

11213 Detroit Avenue

~0.3 mi

Tattoos

Olympus Tattoo Studio

Tattoo

~0.5 mi

Animal Boardings

Inn The DogHouse

Animal Boarding

1548 West 117th Street

~0.6 mi

Nursing Homes

Eliza Jennings Home for Aged Women

Nursing Home

~0.6 mi

Fitness Centres

Anytime Fitness

Fitness Centre

11517 Clifton Boulevard

~237 ft24/7
+1 216-221-1712Website

Parks

Seltzer Sculpture Garden

Park

~0.2 mi
Baltic Children's Park

Park

~0.4 mi
Cove Park

Park

~0.5 mi
Lakefront Reservation

Park

~4.3 mi06:00-23:00
Website

Mobile Phones

T-Mobile

Mobile Phone

~198 ft
Website
Verizon

Mobile Phone

~331 ft
Metro by T-Mobile

Mobile Phone

~0.5 mi
Website

Supermarkets

Lucky's Market

Supermarket

11620 Clifton Boulevard

~232 ftMo-Su 07:00-22:00
Sapell's

Supermarket

1314 West 117th Street

~0.1 mi
Gordon Food Service

Supermarket

1363 West 117th Street

~0.2 mi07:00-20:00
+1-216-521-1960

Second Hands

Flower Child

Second Hand

~0.2 mi
Valu-World

Second Hand

~0.3 mi

Clothes

Margie's Closet

Clothes

1384 West 117th Street

~0.2 miWe 14:00-18:00; Th-Sa 12:00-18:00
+1-440-857-0611Website
Sabau Furs

Clothes

11310 Detroit Ave

~0.3 mi"by appointment"
+1-216-521-3838
Chelsea's

Clothes

1412 West 116th Street

~0.3 mi

E-Cigarettes

Wonka's

E Cigarette

~0.3 mi

Dry Cleanings

Clifton Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

~0.3 mi

Psychics

Crystal's Tarot Card Reading

Psychic

11604 Detroit Avenue

~0.3 mi

Conveniences

Clifton Mart

Convenience

~0.3 mi
Moe's

Convenience

11117 Detroit Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Su 10:00-20:00
Avenue Deli

Convenience

11006 Detroit Avenue

~0.4 mi
East End Market

Convenience

~0.5 mi

Gifts

High Society

Gift

~0.3 mi

Musics

A Separate Reality Records

Music

11121 Detroit Avenue

~0.3 mi

Childcares

Kiddie Kastle Child Care

Childcare

~385 ft

Fuels

Shell

Fuel

~525 ft
Sunoco

Fuel

~0.5 mi
+1 216-521-0343Website
Shell

Fuel

1538 West 117th Street

~0.5 mi