Amazing place. Beautiful restaurant. Wonderful courteous staff and delicious food. Th ony tbing I regret is not asking for some warm tea at the end of my meal. 10 stars!!! read more

Cafe Caspian - This dish is called Tu Por ( stuffed Kabob) chicken and beef wrapped around cheese. Amazing!! Rice is so good as well. Fresh. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The decor and vibes are out of this world, but when we went the service could have been a bit better. The food took awhile to get to us. Also, the food is ok, but nothing that is memorable. I'd mostly go back just for decor. Might be better if you want to go with a big group for a birthday. read more

The food there is absolutely divine. Healthy, fresh and delicious. The bread and herbs come along with the food and can be a meal on its own. They said they grow their own herbs, because you just can't buy such flavorful, aromatic greens at a regular store. Meat was juicy and tender. We had a few appetizers that were absolutely worth the try. The prices are very reasonable, which is a rare find nowadays. I will be back many times. read more

I didn't realize reservation is recommended because we had to wait 1 hr to get a table, while the hostess said it would be 20-30 mins. Also, when we first got there, the hostess and manager didn't even acknowledge us until a few minutes later, after what looked like a training discussion with the hostess was finished. Once seated, the bread and herbs/cheese starters came out. Their bread was fresh and tasty. I did enjoy their jeweled rice and the grilled dishes, including beef koobideh and grilled lamb chops. The grilled beef filet however was on the dry and overcooked side. Lamb shank was okay since the broth could have more consistency. We also ordered the house stew, ghormeh sabzi, which turned out to be too sour and a total fail; not enough beef with too much green herbs. Not sure if I would be back since there are many other fantastic Persian places in town. read more

Cafe Caspian - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Last time I went to this place was at least 15 years ago. Good quality wasn't good and their Laban's seemed more bread than meat. Never been back. read more

Love the food and service is great. Have been going there for over ten years. Great atmosphere.

I went here with my colleagues from work in a 25+ group. Among the entire group, we ordered almost everything on the menu and I did not hear anyone complaining. I personally felt that the highlights were the generous food portions, modest pricing, quick and mindful service! In terms of food quality ..I would say.. order the lamb shank if you eat lamb and pick with this for large groups without worrying about food restrictions.. their menu is pretty comprehensive and everyone will find something interesting to eat which they'll like ! read more

Everything was great and top of the line! Had the white rice with beef koobideh and it was delicious. Definitely recommend for an enjoyable evening experience. read more

I'm loving the move to the other side of the building. The abidance and the feel for this place is so authentic and warm. Super clean inside. Staff is friendly and welcoming By far the best Koobideh (Ground Beef) I have ever had! The meat is fresh and seasoned to perfection! Juicy also! The hummus was good! Olivieh salad was amazing! The best Persian food in Houston! read more

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The service was very slow even with the restaurant only having few customers. Had to ask for extra bread four times and still did not receive any. Our waitress messed up our order and I ended up with a very dry and well-done beef barg when I had asked for medium. read more

My first exposure to Persian food is at Kasra, which could arguably be the best Persian restaurant in Houston. And then I had Avesta, a newcomer but one that raised the bar pretty high. I then decided to give Cafe Caspian a fighting change to see if it could make it into the Persian food rotation. I don't think it will make it, however. The hummus is pretty good. It's not as good as the one at Kasra (hands down the best) or even at Avesta, but it's pretty good. Maybe it's just not as garlicky as the other ones I'd had from the other restaurants. The pita bread that are served came fresh and warm, but for whatever reason, it cooled down quick. Like quick-quick! Not sure why because I can see in the background that all the breads were prepared fresh. The service, although good, was not exceptional. Not after the kind of service that I'd experienced at Kasra and Avesta. Our waiter was pretty attentive when he was around, but he wasn't always around. From what I saw, there were only two or three waiters for the whole restaurant? But hey, don't take that as bad service because that's not the case. Now when it comes down to the food, I ordered the same thing I always get at Kasra and or Avesta - the beef soltani kebab. I get one barg (filet) and one koobideh (ground beef) kebabs. They were good, but not as flavorful. The koobideh was definitely superior to the barg, It had more flavor compared to the barg, which I thought was almost bland. My sister ordered the chicken soltani, and she enjoyed the chicken barg more than she did the chiken koobideh. The price point is here is pretty much on par with Kasra. My meal cost me $21 and my sister's cost $18. The same meal at Avesta is a few bucks cheaper and this is the main reason why I don't think Cafe Caspian will make it to the Persian food rotation. Avesta offers better value for the price and a better service. On top of that, you get complimentary Persian tea which you don't get at Cafe Caspian. If my friend is doing dinner here, I wouldn't mind coming back here again. But if I were just craving some Persian food in general, then I would go to either Kasra or Avesta. read more

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Very beautiful restaurant! Everyone is so space out so I felt really safe. I love their Ghormeh Sabzi! I definitely recommend getting it! read more

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I had my first experience with Persian food in March. I learned that a birthday tradition at my new job was Caspian's for lunch in the office. Ugh, great...sign me up to work here forever! The koobideh is good, the ground beef "kabobs", with that sesame bread and all the fixings... the veggies and cheese. I have been waiting to write a review until I came and dined at the restaurant. Life changing. It's worlds away different than the to-go experience. The bread is crisp and perfection, you get to talk to these great servers and hosts that work there. All so sweet. Side note I do love getting the cucumber salad with the lime, unsure of the name but it's delicious. There's so many things I love about this place. The authenticity, the friendly service that makes you feel so welcome, and obviously the food! It's family owned and run, and you can tell. I'm so grateful I met these women who work with me and have opened my eyes to an entirely new culture. It's awesome. read more

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Wonderful experience. All three entrees were very well prepared (2 kabobs and 1 rice dish) and the appetizer was excellently seasoned. Great mix of 2, 4, 6 and 8+ diners at tables enjoying the evening. Attentive friendly service too. read more

We didn't dine in. We only ordered for to go. But the food was great. It tastes so good read more

Cafe Caspian - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Big disappointment! Come from Russian back ground and was hoping to see more from the motherland

Do you all know what is "Samavar"? If you dont, go to Caspian and ask Max, the owner to teach you. Restaurants that are operating following a passionate leader feel different. Very tastefully decorated, comfortable though. Tables set in a way to comply with Covid-19. I am very moody when it comes to eating meat, plenty options to choose from. I could tell their hot tea is not tea bag. From A-Z they did everything right. The hostess was professional, server , all and all. Dont worry I did check the restrooms, Clean, chic and practical. I ordered a traditional rice that has barberries. Had a wonderful time . Strongly recommend this wonderful restaurant. read more

Last time I was here, I ordered the Beef Soltani togo and it was great. The ground meat skewer called Kubideh was seasoned well enough and tender with charbroiled flavor to it. The Barg was very spoon cut tender and buttery and also had a good charbroiled flavor to it. I gave this place 4 stars instead of 5, bc this place used to be fantastic around 2000-2012. Their Beef Kubidehs used to be more seasoned, much more juicy and much more tender and bigger than now. The very appearance of their kabob even looked better n different in a way than now. The taste of their original Beef Kubidehs from 2000-2012 I would say were different in a good way and much more flavorful too. This used to be my # 1 place for Iranian kabobs in TX hands down. It's still a tasty place and one of the few good ones in TX, but they should have kept their original recipe. This place is still a great choice for Iranian food in Houston. read more

Cafe Caspian - Great Beef Soltani togo!!! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been wanting to try this food for a while and am proud to say the food did not disappoint. We got a family entree where we were able to select a variety of rices and meats. The tea was excellent and the humus with the pita bread is a must try. The service was excellent and our waiter was so kind and patient and was even kind enough to give us several recommendations since it was our first time. Thus the vibe was really nice, the decorations were very stunning and the restaurant was very clean. And once again the service was excellent, the staff were willing to take pictures of me and my family which was so kind. read more

First time here and all the food was really good. The waiter was also very nice and friendly . Kids didn't like the dessert too much, but I liked it. I liked the Lamb shank and Koobideh a lot. read more

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So many good entrees! I think my favorite is the KARAFS & KANGAR FARANGI, a savory celery and artichoke stew (I get it with chicken) served with rice. I enjoy the SABZI POLOW in place of the basmati rice, especially when I forego the chicken in the stew. Their CHENJEH and KOOBIDEH are also delish. I always prefer lamb whenever I can get it! Friendly and helpful wait staff and lovely decor...perfect for a Persian restaurant that has so much to offer with wonderful made to order warm TAFTOON bread with fresh herbs, feta and radishes served while you are deciding what to order from their large menu. I've enjoyed lunch at Cafe Caspian for many yearIs before I retired from Sysco. It's also the favorite restaurant of a Persian friend of mine. read more

I've been coming here for years now, that the owners know us. Pros: - Great atmosphere. - Good food. - Good prices. Don't miss out on the hummus. Cons: - Entrance from Westimer is terrible. - The restrooms. - Soda comes in bottle. - Tables are too close to each other's. Overall a nice place for a date night. read more

Cafe Caspian - Best hummus ever! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Very good classic Persian dishes and ambience with very good service. Fancier than Kasra and much less expensive than Rumi's.

My coworker treated us to lunch here and I came during my break to pick up the order to go. First off the restaurants itself is gorgeous, beautiful decorated, colorful, and you felt like you were in the Middle East. Upon entering the hostess told me to go to the bar to get the order. She wasn't at the hostess stand either, she came from the bar area after seeing me standing there just waiting on her. A waitress asked if I needed help and then another lady came (not dressed in waitstaff clothing, wearing normal clothing) asking what I wanted. Everyone I spoke to thus far was abrupt and not smiling. After getting my food (I actually waited for a little while for it even though I came 10 min after it was supposed to be ready) was packaged nicely and with fresh pita that I watched being made the 3rd lady who helped me cracked a smile and told me to have a nice day. So after that whole experience I was kinda glad not to be eating there in person with such a meh and uninviting atmosphere...now onto the actual food. The pita bread was ginormous and very good. I dipped it into the hummus (which I was excited for) but it was kinda bland. The chicken kabob didn't have as much flavor as the beef one but both textures were great. The rice was very good, especially with the meat juices on it, and the grilled tomato was a nice touch. The cucumber and tomato salad had a vinaigrette on it and added a refreshing taste to the meal. read more

Cafe Caspian - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great food and service !! Usually come about once a week .. All there dishes are great the Ghormeh Sabzi , gheymeh, Fesenjoon are so good way better than Avesta or Kasra ! read more

I went to this restaurant for years but recently, the food has become less than mediocre. The prices has increased substantially, portions have become a lot smaller and the quality is less than average. Their chicken is supposed to be marinated in saffron but it does not have any spices much less than saffron. It is just chicken thrown on the grill and a little salt is thrown on it. Their koobideh is half the size and it is just ground beef. Their barn is just a piece of meat cut to look like barn and thrown on gas grill. I am surprised the restaurant is still open with this quality of food. Never going back. read more

Exceptional service, great food, and reasonable pricing made me a huge fan. I can't wait to return to this restaurant! I had lamb cooked exactly as ordered (best I've had in Houston) and jeweled rice (fabulous). The house Cabernet Sauvignon was a perfect match. This restaurant has definitely made it to my favorite list! read more

Cafe Caspian - The beginning of a great meal! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

The best Persian food in Houston. The menu caters to all type of diets. The atmosphere is welcoming with a beautiful interior design. Plus the service is always top notch. read more

I had the private room reserved for 13, I believe it seats up to 15. It's really beautiful and the interior of the restaurant is nicely decorated. The means that I pre-ordered we're really good and there was lots of food leftover! read more

My bf and are from dallas, he's a moroc so of course we looked for Mediterranean food and stumble here. Omg!! We love the food. I mean everything there are good. And the service are amazing!! At there 2 days out of 5 days that we are here. read more

The food is good but they give you really small portions when you order out. They charge way to much for the small to go portions.

We visited Cafe Caspian on Saturday night for dinner and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal as well as the excellent service. The meal was delicious and arrived promptly. As soon as we walked in the savory aroma smacked us in the face and instantly, our mouths began to salivate. So we ordered the hummus appetizer and it was out and on the table within five minutes. Every bite met our expectations. Our dinner was sooo amazing. He had the filet mignon and I had a rice dish that was outstanding. Our waitress was also amazing. She had a great sense of humor and was very attentive. She didn't miss a beat! We will return as soon as we are in the area again. Thank you for great service and delicious food! read more

Great Iranian food. Service is good and price is very good as well. The restaurant environment and decor is also very nice and welcoming. Highly recommend read more

Always an amazing time. Great atmosphere and the food is incredible. The Chicken Barg is my absolute favorite. Do yourself a solid and get the Pistachio Ice cream to end the meal right. read more

There are several Mediterranean spots in Houston but this one has to be on my list of top 5 if not 3. The three of us walked in on a Saturday night around 8pm and it was extremely crowded. Thankfully, we were seated immediately. Our waitress was Nikki and provided great service, we were asked our drinks orders as soon as we sat down. As our appetizer we ordered the hummus and eggplant. I'm not a big fan of eggplant but this was delicious. I couldn't stop eating it. The hummus was also amazing-perfectly creamy and flavorful. What I really loved is how attentive the wait staff was when we asked for crispy pita. They brought it out warm with the perfect amount of crisp. For our entree we ordered chicken kabobs and ground beef kabobs. Both were cooked to perfection and very flavorful. We wanted some sauce to dip our kabobs in so asked for hot sauce. They ended up bringing us some salsa which didn't mix well with the Mediterranean flavors. We also ordered the infamous rice. Oh boy, that was delicious! I loved how it had carrots, cranberries, pistachios and almonds. So good! To end the night we got the Persian ice cream. It had flavors of both rose and pistachio accompanied by some pistachios throughout. Overall, we had a great experience and I can't wait to go back. This place is very family friendly which means a lot of kids running and screaming. It was a bit annoying but the food was well worth it. Also, Nikki was our waitress and we really enjoyed how sweet and accommodating she was. If you can request her, I highly encourage you to do so. read more

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Really good service, I love the big meatball and the kabobs the cherry rice is awesome. I recommend it

Wow is all I can say! This is the best Persian cuisine I've ever had. The atmosphere was amazing and very welcoming. The service was so attentive and explained all the new dishes we tried. The owners were very friendly and took time to make sure we were well taken care of. From the appetizers to the family style cuisine we had everything was spot on. The lamb was so tender and tasty and the baklava and pistachio ice cream put an exclamation point on an outstanding 5 Star experience. This is a must try & we'll definitely be back to enjoy on our visits to Houston. read more

Hair in the food!!!! We have been there with the whole family, my mother ordered the boneless chicken and she found the hair around the chickens . We called the waitress and told her there is a long hair in the food and instead she replace the food and apologize she changed the actual plate and kept the same chicken in different plate. This is a shame!!!!! Such a places must get closed and no one go there with their hairy foods. Not recommend it at all unless you want to have junk food with hairs . We are reporting this to BBB and also let everyone knows about such a cheap hairy place. read more

Very nice restaurant, romantic place to go! The food is very good, a lot of choices for a good price! read more

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This place has a pretty neat interior, nothing that you'd expect from the outside. Food is absolutely the best I've ever had. Everything just makes you want to lick your fingers. If you arrive at night make sure to be accompanied because the parking lot is dark. read more

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