Safaa Middle Eastern Restaurant in Lincoln, NE

4.8(141)$10–20Lincoln, NE
True Hidden Gem 💎
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.8 stars with 141 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Lincoln, NE • Price $10–20 • 4.8★
Safaa Middle Eastern Restaurant, located in Lincoln, NE, offers an Indian buffet experience. With a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 141 reviews, this establishment provides dine-in, curbside pickup, and delivery services. The restaurant is situated in the Near South neighborhood and has a price range of $10–20. For those seeking an Indian buffet in Lincoln, NE, Safaa Middle Eastern Restaurant presents a highly-rated option with multiple service choices.

Good to know

  • Safaa Middle Eastern Restaurant has a listed address in Lincoln, NE, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.8-star rating from 141 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
230 N 17th St, Lincoln, NE 68508, Near South, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 413-9109
Today
11 AM–9 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.8 (141 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

⚡Quick service

No long waits

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Not the Fastest

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score30/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
10/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Under $16 per person
  • 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 33/100 · 3 positive signals
Full night out score33/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
8/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby
  • Cinema 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

🆕 4.5 weighted · 141 reviews
4.5weighted · raw 4.8 from 141 reviews(↓ 0.30 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median141 / 477.5 median
02,387.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
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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 (4.41) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2387.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–9 PM
monday
11 AM–9 PM
saturday
11 AM–9 PM
sunday
11 AM–9 PM
thursday
11 AM–9 PM
tuesday
11 AM–9 PM
wednesday
11 AM–9 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

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

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Limited vegetarian optionsValidated parkingDogs allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Quiet

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDeliveryDine_in

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

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

Reviews

141 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Safaa Middle Eastern Restaurant?

Safaa Middle Eastern Restaurant has a 4.8-star rating based on 141 customer reviews.

🏘️Suburban Center

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

Food & Dining
30
Transportation & Automotive
8
Arts & Culture
8
Travel & Tourism
8
Retail & Shopping
6
Miscellaneous Services
3

67 nearby places across 9 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

68 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, services)

Cinemas

Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center

Cinema

1209 R Street

~0.4 mi

Librarys

Love Memorial Library (South)

Library

~0.4 miSu-Th 07:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:30-20:00
+1-402-472-9568Website
Love North & Adele Learning Commons

Library

1300 R Street

~0.4 miSu-Th 07:30-01:00, Fr,Sa 07:30-20:00
Geology Library

Library

1215 U Street

~0.5 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:00
Mathematics Library

Library

1144 T Street

~0.5 mi
Music Library

Library

1104 R Street

~0.5 mi

Museums

University of Nebraska State Museum

Museum

645 North 14th Street

~0.4 miTu-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
+1 402-472-2642Website

Place Of Worships

Newman United Methodist Church

Place Of Worship

2242 R Street

~0.4 mi
+1-402-477-9379Website

Banks

Wells Fargo

Bank

210 North 14th Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00
+1-402-875-4732
First Interstate Bank

Bank

947 O Street

~0.6 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00
+1-402-473-6419Website

Fast Foods

Agave

Fast Food

1631 P Street

~449 ft
+1-402-480-6700
Southwest Pit Barbeque

Fast Food

1601 P Street

~0.1 miMo-Su 11:00-22:00
+1-402-405-1000Website
Pickleman's Sandwiches

Fast Food

1442 O Street

~0.2 miMo-Th,Su 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-03:00
+1-402-477-5700Website
C. Berry's

Fast Food

1422 O Street

~0.3 miTu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-19:00, 23:00-03:0000:00-03:00
+1-402-476-8851Website
Imperial Palace Express

Fast Food

~0.3 mi
Ali Baba Gyros

Fast Food

112 North 14th Street

~0.3 miMo-Tu 10:30-00:00; We, Fr 10:30-02:00; Th 10:30-01:00; Sa-Su 10:30-03:00; Su 10:30-24:00
+1-402-435-2615Website
Subway

Fast Food

1400 R Street

~0.3 miMo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-18:00; Su 11:00-21:00
+1-402-261-3153Website
Gourmet Grill

Fast Food

1400 O Street

~0.3 miMo-Sa 10:00-03:00; Su 10:00-22:00
+1-402-476-7147Website

Restaurants

D.P. Dough

Restaurant

1442 O Street

~0.2 miMo-Su 16:00-04:00
+1-531-220-0101Website
Pita & Naan

Restaurant

1434 O Street

~0.2 miMo-Th 10:30-22:00, Fr,Sa 10:30-02:30, Su 10:30-21:00
+1-531-249-5628Website
Fortune

Restaurant

210 North 14th Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 11:00-20:50; Sa-Su 16:30-20:50
+1-402-413-2121Website
Valentino's

Restaurant

1400 R Street

~0.3 mi
+1-402-435-0569
Hub Cafe

Restaurant

250 North 21st Street

~0.3 miTu-Th 07:30-14:30; Fr 07:30-14:30,17:00-21:00; Sa,Su 07:30-14:30
+1-402-474-2453Website
Buffalo Wild Wings

Restaurant

1328 P Street

~0.3 miMo-Su 11:00-01:00
+1-402-475-2999Website
Grey Whale Poke Bowl

Restaurant

1317 Q Street

~0.3 miMo-Sa 10:30-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00
+1-402-480-6868Website
Aroma

Restaurant

114 South 14th Street

~0.3 mi
+1-402-742-3635Website

Ice Creams

Freezing

Ice Cream

210 North 14th Street

~0.2 miTu-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
+1-402-477-8866Website

Bars

Yia Yia's

Bar

1423 O Street

~0.3 miMo 11:00-24:00; Tu-Sa 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00; Su 00:00-01:00,12:00-21:00
+1-402-477-9166Website
Duffy's Tavern

Bar

1412 O Street

~0.3 miMo-Su 16:00-02:00
+1-402-474-3543Website
Fat Toad

Bar

~0.3 mi
Sandy's

Bar

1401 O Street

~0.3 miSa-Th 18:00-02:00; Fr 16:00-02:00
The Sitch

Bar

1140 O Street

~0.4 miTu-Sa 16:30-00:00
Website

Pubs

Jake's Cigars & Spirits

Pub

101 North 14th Street

~0.3 mi
Stogies Bar

Pub

1332 P Street

~0.3 mi

Cafes

Starbucks

Cafe

1400 R Street

~0.3 miMo-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa-Su 09:00-16:00
+1-402-472-7107Website
The Coffee House

Cafe

1324 P Street

~0.3 miMo-Su 06:00-15:00
+1-402-610-1769Website
Scooter's Coffee

Cafe

~0.4 miMo-Fr 06:45-17:00
+1-402-476-4111Website
Starbucks

Cafe

1201 P Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr, Su 05:00-16:00; Sa 05:00-14:00
+1-402-435-2622Website
The Mill Coffee & Tea @ Telegraph

Cafe

330 South 21st Street

~0.5 miMo-Su 06:30-23:00
+1-402-327-1991Website

Bakerys

The Cookie Company

Bakery

138 North 12th Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 07:30-17:15; Sa 08:00-16:00
+1-402-475-0625Website

Polices

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Police Department

Police

300 North 17th Street

~441 ft24/7

Events Venues

Talon Room

Events Venue

230 North 12th Street

~0.4 mi
Website

Hairdressers

The Clipper

Hairdresser

124 North 12th Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:20; Th 08:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-14:00

Vending Machines

FMP Vending Machine

Vending Machine

~0.6 mi

Nightclubs

The Brass Rail

Nightclub

1436 O Street

~0.2 mi
+1-402-474-5741

Clothes

Underground Printing

Clothes

144 North 14th Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 12:00-18:00
+1-402-327-1902

Florists

A Bloom

Florist

1451 O Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-12:00
+1-402-435-6937Website

Crafts

Gomez Art Supply

Craft

120 North 14th Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 10:00-18:00, Sa 12:00-17:00, Su 14:00-17:00
+1-402-477-6200Website

Supermarkets

Open Harvest Co-Op Grocery

Supermarket

330 South 21st Street

~0.5 miMo-Su 08:00-21:00
+1-402-475-9069Website

Conveniences

U-Stop

Convenience

2140 K Street

~0.5 miMo-Su 04:00-01:00
+1-402-477-0166Website

Laundrys

Laundry Land

Laundry

2042 J Street

~0.6 miMo-Fr 08:00-23:00; Sa-Su 07:00-23:00
+1-402-474-4363Website

Childcares

UNL Children's Center

Childcare

2225 W Street

~0.6 mi

Bicycle Rentals

BikeLNK 19th & S St.

Bicycle Rental

499 North 19th Street

~0.2 mi24/7
+1-402-807-2005Website
BCycle

Bicycle Rental

1801 N Street Bike Lane

~0.2 mi24/7
+1-402-807-2005Website
BCycle

Bicycle Rental

1400 R Street

~0.3 mi24/7
+1-402-807-2005Website
BCycle

Bicycle Rental

2100 Q Street

~0.3 mi24/7
+1-402-807-2005Website
BCycle

Bicycle Rental

1411 N Street

~0.3 mi24/7
+1402-807-2005Website
BCycle

Bicycle Rental

1230 Q Street

~0.4 mi24/7
+1-402-807-2005Website
BCycle

Bicycle Rental

380 South 14th Street

~0.4 mi24/7
+1-402-807-2005Website
BCycle

Bicycle Rental

2200 L Street

~0.4 mi24/7
+1-402-807-2005Website

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