Safar: Cleveland Restaurant Guide

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Safar (Lakewood) – A must-try new spot! We recently checked out the newly opened Safar in Lakewood, located in the former Tick Tock Tavern space, and it was such a great experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and beautifully done, and the entire team was incredibly engaged and attentive. Our server Ricky was absolutely amazing—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the night feel special. The owner, cooks, and servers were all present and interacting with guests, which added such a personal touch. We started with the Lychee and Kokum cocktails, and both were delicious and unique. For appetizers, we ordered the Dahi Kebab and Sweet Potato Chaat—the sweet potato and kale chaat was hands down my favorite and packed with flavor and texture. Next, we tried the Jaadui cocktail and the Kulfi cocktail, and paired them with the Butter Chicken Tacos, which were such a fun twist and tasted amazing. For dinner, we had the Jackfruit Kofta with Togarashi naan and the Halibut Moilee with saffron rice. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated—comforting but still elevated. To top it all off, they surprised us with a dessert sampler, which included a flourless chocolate cake with raspberry sauce and a mango panna cotta. Both were excellent and the perfect ending to the meal. Overall, Safar is a fantastic new addition to Lakewood—creative cocktails, flavorful food, great service, and a team that truly cares about the experience. We’ll definitely be back!”

“Had an amazing experience at Safar! From the beautifully designed, cozy ambiance to the exceptional service, everything was spot on. The food truly stands out — elevated, flavorful, and thoughtfully presented. The fresh homemade paneer was incredible, the malai chicken tikka was both delicious and visually stunning, and the naan was perfectly baked. Every dish felt intentional and well executed. Safar offers a unique, modern Indian dining experience that’s truly memorable. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you so much for our server Jasmine to make our experience a wonderful. And thank you so much for Chef Chetan, Chef, Pyaar, Chef Vinoth, Chef Mani and Chef Atul to give us such a amazing experience.”

“We visited on opening day and were warmly welcomed by the owner, Babu. The Indian food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. Kudos to Chef Chetan and his team for creating such a wonderful menu. Every dish we tried was excellent. The Kale chat with charcoal infused sweet potato was the best. The ambiance was very enjoyable, and our server Elizabeth — along with the rest of the staff — was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. They were truly great hosts. Highly recommend this place, and we will definitely be back!”