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    Caspian Mediterranean Kitchen

    4.4 (760 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Ruby S.

    It was a Thursday evening. Live music was music-ing; easy on the ears! Dinner for 10, celebrating "CousinTines"; like Galentine's but more special! Some confusion with order the 5 course special for 2 (x3), ask about the "special". I think everyone agreed the food was delicious. Portions are definitely shareable. Staff attentive though felt a lil rushed at times. Overall good experience! Good 1/2 way point for us from Torrance - Murrieta. Will go again if in the area...

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    Paul M.

    I love Persian food and was excited to discover that this building that had housed so many failed restaurants was Persian. And, I was blown away at what a beautiful job they did in converting it from the last concept. It is really attractive. But, restaurants are about the food, so the jury was still out. The minute I was handed my menu I searched for my favorite flavor - Fesenjoon. The walnuts and pomegranate and molasses are the ugliest, yet tastiest combination ever. Sure enough, it was there on the menu. So, we ordered the Fesenjoon and Qabuli Pulao, which is basmati rice with raisins and carrots and almonds. We chose lamb as our protein. The Fesenjoon was amazing. It was paired with crispy rice, which was so crispy and delicious. I am salivating as I am writing this. The Qabuli was excellent also. The service was fine...efficient, but nothing special. But, we were treated to live music. The whole experience was much better than we expected and we can't wait to return.

    Vegetarian Dolma
    Suzy B.

    It was our first time at Caspian restaurant and Dory was very nice and accommodating. It was Valentine's Day & we didn't have a reservation. We got there at 5:00 and special event was at 7:00. She said I could give you a table if you could be done by 7:00. It worked out great we were done by 6:30. Our server was very nice and efficient unfortunately I didn't get his name but the receipt says team 19. We had a feast an everything was delicious and excellent service. A friend recommended me to this restaurant, thank you Sayeh S.

    CASPIAN AUTHENTIC FALAFEL
    Joshua T.

    Shout out to Server 19! Sorry, didn't get your name. He was extremely accommodating, and made us feel welcome. Inside is very nice. Most people dress nice, but some were very casual, too. We made reservations for 6:30pm and got pretty good seats. Singing started at 7pm, belly dancer came on a little after 8:30pm. All the food tasted really good, but neither of us liked the tahini sauce.

    Outdoor patio and big screen tv
    Carol S.

    I tried the lunch buffet today and was very impressed. The restaurant is beautiful inside, with a large dining room and outdoor seating. There is even a stage for live entertainment. The buffet had great variety, beef, chicken,fish and plenty of fresh veggies. The chicken kabobs were my favorite, juice, tender and full of flavor. I also loved the the warm pita bread, the hummus and yogurt dip. The only downside was the fish, which had a noticeable smell and did not taste fresh. Its a solid buffet with lots of options, especially the kabobs and sides. I would come back for sure.

    Split Peas With Eggplant
    Cathrine S.

    Stopped in for lunch on a weekend, very excited after seeing high reviews on Yelp. We arrived at opening, the restaurant was pretty empty. We were seated outside on the patio. The entire restaurant is very well decorated and well kept, very cute for a girls lunch, date or special event. The food was okay, we tried the red lentil soup which had good flavor, the fattoush salad and split peas with eggplant. Glad we stopped in, I would consider returning for the buffet option during the week.

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    Aileen M.

    Our party of 6 and 2 babies came here for an early dinner and first off, it is very spacious, easy/plenty parking, and people here were very kind and welcoming. I ordered the lambsicles and they were cooked and tasted perfect! I also tried others - salmon, koobideh (beef and chicken), and chicken kabob. We ordered the samosas, which was amazing, and a side of raw onions and tzatziki! Everything was really really delicious with all fresh and good ingredients. Too bad there was no live music/dancing. Make sure to come on a Wednesday, when they do have music/dancing.

    Scott M.

    We came on a Saturday and were treated to more than just dinner - Caspian is a good time w/ live music, a wandering belly dancer, and an active dance floor! Beautiful indoor & outdoor seating. Hookah available, along with a roaming inhouse photographer (pics available for a fee). All the food was great, especially the beef koohbideh, even earning my Persian sister in-law's full seal of approval. Everything was first class, minus the unattentive service.

    Chicken Kabob, barberry on top of rice, grilled vegetables with a unique sauce
    Kim D.

    Ambiance ~ 5/5 STARS romantic and entertaining; very welcoming; the bathrooms are super clean Food ~ 5/5 STARS the most delicious vegetables and meat dishes I've ever tasted! Dinks from the bar or sodas are delicious. Parking ~ 5/5 STARS easy access and handicap parking is adjacent to the restaurant.

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    John W L.

    My friend and I tried this restaurant for the first time as it is conveniently located near the fitness center we exercise at. We were going for a healthy meal that was packed with protein and flavorful seasoning. The service is quick and friendly. We chose to sit outside and there were outdoor patio heaters available. We were very satisfied with the entrees and also tried the desserts. A live singer with accompanying musicians was also performing inside the restaurant that evening.

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    1 year ago

    Ali and Moses were the best people to serve us. We absolutely recommend them. Best party place !!!

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    1 year ago

    Moses is amazing and a great host! Highly recommend this place. Good food, entertainment, and service.

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    1 year ago

    Food and ambience were amazing. Beautiful band as well. We enjoyed my BD party here with friends and family

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    11 months ago

    Chris was a 10/10. great service and super friendly. definitely reccomend. food was great and so was the ambiance.

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    11 months ago

    Excellent food and service. I wish they were closer to my place. The music and dancers add more to the fun.

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    1 year ago

    Amazing servise, fast, kind with great quality and a very warm and beautiful setting.. my family loved the food and atmosphere..

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    2 years ago

    Liliana was so helpful and welcoming. I really enjoyed the food and service. Will be returning!

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    10 months ago

    The best service and the highest quality of foods . Special thanks to MOSES for his professional, super nice, helpful and kind service

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    1 year ago

    Great food and service! Brenda our waitress went the extra mile for us. They have excellent Persian kabobs and fresh baked breads.

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    1 year ago

    Moses is the best!!!! Definitely coming back. Good food nice ambiance. Absolutely loved it

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    1 year ago

    Came here for lunch. Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Thanks Moses and Brenda!

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    1 year ago

    Had a great experience! Popped in off a whim and was very impressed with the ambiance! 10/10 recommend.

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    1 year ago

    Great food , great service and wonderful ambience, however music is little too loud for a restaurant.

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    Moses was amazing and helpful AND very cute. I definitely recommend this place and him as a server to whoever !

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    11 months ago

    Great food and service. Wonderful music and entertainment. The atmosphere is great as well.

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    3 years ago

    Chris was FANTASTIC. We are grateful for his excellent service. Food also was very good. Will be back.

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    Moses was amazing ! Five stars for him ! He was so helpful and attentive. He was super friendly and fun !

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    What day of the week is live music and dance show?

    Hello Nancy, On Thursday, we only have an International dance show. For Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, we have live music and an International Dance Show.

    Is casual attire ok for lunch buffet?

    Casual is fine at this establishment.

    Do you have live music on Saturday 5/10 around the 5pm?

    Yes, we have live music and dance shows starting at 6:45 pm to 11:00pm

    On Saturday do you have live music?

    Yes, we have live music and an international Dance show.

    How much is the lunch buffet?

    Wednesday to Friday, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. $24.95 Per Person

    How much is the lunch buffet?

    Wednesday to Friday, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. $24.95 Per Person

    What time do you close on Sundays the recording says 10 but ur yelp says 12 am. Also do you have Hooka?

    Hello Sanaz The kitchen closes at 10:30 pm but the hookah lounge closes at midnight.

    Do u have live music on Sunday?

    Yes, live music on Sunday evenings.

    Are you bringing back the belly dancing performance anytime soon?

    Yes we have a International Dance Friday to Sunday. For more information please contact us:… Read more

    Do you offer authentic Afghan cuisine?

    No, we offer Mediterranean and Persian Food.

    Do they still have belly dancing?

    Yes, We have a international dance show Friday to Sunday.

    Which meat options are Zabiha Halal exactly so that I can order accordingly ? You said Filet mignon is Not but what exactly is . Please list.

    Filet Mignon Barg, Filet Mignon Shish Kabob are not Halal, everything else in the menu is halal.

    Do serve vegetarian dishes?

    Yes

    When are you bringing back the buffet? We miss the lunch Buffett.

    Do you have lunch buffet?

    Yes, For Mother’s Day(5/14/23) we have all day Buffet, 11:30am to 10:00pm

    Are there items in your menu that are allium free? Or can be prepared without? I'm allergic to alliums (onion, garlic, shallots, chives, scallions, leeks and the like).

    Hello, Most of our Kabob mixed with onion. Our Salad doesn’t have a onion, when you order please ask us with no onion and no dressing.

    Do you serve hooka?

    No, we don’t serve Hookah

    What is your delivery radius?

    We do delivery all over the Orange County.

    What happened to the live dancing shows?

    We have live band every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

    Do you have live music?

    Yes they do, but not sure if there's only certain hours or days

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    Kabab Express

    4.6
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    Food is good, service was okay, speed was disappointingly slow…read more I get that these places make their food to order so I expected a wait, but they have the word "express" in their business name so I had a false expectation. Needless to say I sat there waiting for my two to-go orders for what felt like an eternity. A lot of people flowed in after me and they were all just waiting, it was weird since it was empty when I walked in and then seeing 6 tables of people with no food. I thought I ordered the cheaper lunch special of chicken koobideh and beef koobideh, but he punched in the full portion instead. I didn't really mind as it just became extra food for dinner. But I feel like if someone is going in at the beginning of lunch time, they would be looking to order lunch menu stuff? I guess I can't expect people to do what I my logic would do. The two koobidehs is pretty much the same thing I order at any of these places because I prefer ground meat that's tender and juicy and this place did not disappoint. They were cooked to perfections with just a little crisp on the meats. Not much else to say since I only had a basic meal....meals

    We had it to go, so I can't speak much about the dine-in experience, but I will say the service…read morewasn't the friendliest. We ordered the combo beef and chicken plate, the beef gyro plate, and two falafel on the side. The falafel didn't look impressive, but they were surprisingly excellent--moist, flavorful, and honestly better than Sababa's. I'll definitely order six next time. The gyro plate was solid, not overly greasy or heavy, and the seasoning was just right. I wasn't a fan of the hummus, which had a bitter aftertaste, but my partner liked the tanginess, so that may come down to personal preference. On the combo plate, the chicken stood out: juicy and tender. The beef seemed to be a leaner cut and was a bit dry. I'd probably skip this particular beef kebab next time and try a different one. The saffron rice and grilled tomato were a nice complement. The plate also came with jumbo naan, served warm and smelling amazing, definitely a highlight.

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    Irvine Grill

    3.6
    (730 reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$

    Friends introduced me to this place for the first time tonight and I genuinely loved it. I had seen…read moresome negative reviews, which honestly surprised me. A lot of people I trust have raved about it, and I'm glad I gave it a shot. Our server, Leyla, was great. She took orders for 6 people entirely from memory without a single mistake, all while staying kind, attentive, and composed during a busy service. The food was excellent. The tahdig was crispy, and the stews were rich and homemade, easily some of the best I've had. The koobideh kabob was flavorful and cooked very well, and the chicken barg was equally good. For dessert, the faloodeh had a good balance of rose water, and the Persian ice cream was just as good. I really enjoyed everything about this place and will absolutely be back.

    This is my second time coming to this restaurant. The first time, the service and quality of the…read morePersian food were not impressive, but their outdoor seating is nice, so we decided to give it another shot. Unfortunately, it was a mistake. Despite a sign saying 'Wait to be seated,' there was no hostess present. After 5 minutes of waiting, a busboy who didn't speak English attempted to seat us without welcoming us. He barely communicated that no seats were available outside, and when I asked what the wait time was, he could not answer. I found the manager, a Persian lady in her 50s, and asked if she could tell me when an outside table would be available. In a surprisingly snarky tone, she snapped in Farsi, 'You're asking me for the impossible, how do I know how long it's going to take for them to be done? Do *you* know how long it's going to take for them to be done?' I was shocked. Obviously, the answer to a question like this is a standard 15 to 25 minutes of wait time, but unfortunately, she chose a much harder and completely unnecessary response pattern. I told her that this is no way to speak with a customer and started to walk away, choosing to take our business to Caspian Restaurant instead. Unbelievably, she then yelled after me, 'Excuse me, I asked you a question, why are you walking away?' to which, of course, I did not respond. I feel everybody should know about this because a restaurant in such an expensive location needs customer service as its foundation to get repeat clients. It's very unfortunate that this happens to restaurants where the owners are silent and hire the wrong managers--managers who can't handle stress well, or who feel their outdated customer support still holds up in 2026. Unless they change their management style and make a visible change, I would strongly discourage anyone from needing to experience the same.

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    Darbari Persian Grill

    Darbari Persian Grill

    4.3
    (818 reviews)
    14.8 mi
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    Ordered takeout through DoorDash and was very impressed with the food. The Cornish hen was really…read morejuicy with loads of flavor. Upgraded the rice to adas polo and it was as good as any other, thought I thought the price to upgrade ($5.99) was steep. Kashk O'bademjan has become one of my favorite Persian dishes to order and theirs did not disappoint. Takeout was well packaged. Recommended!

    I can confidently say that Darbari Persian Grill is my all-time favorite spot for Persian cuisine…read more Every single time I come here, it's consistently amazing. My go-to order is the chicken Cornish, and I always substitute the rice for zereshk polo. The rice is perfectly fluffy every time, and the barberries add the most delicious tang that just brings the whole dish together. It's seriously so good. They're also incredibly generous with their lavash bread, which I love because it pairs perfectly with everything. But what really makes this place special is the service. Everyone here is genuinely so kind and attentive, and I mean everyone. You're always greeted when you walk in and again when you leave, which just makes the whole experience feel so warm and welcoming. There's also an older gentleman who is always there with the biggest smile, checking in to make sure everything is perfect, and it never goes unnoticed. I also love that it's pet-friendly. The outdoor seating area with the turf is such a nice touch, and my dog absolutely loves it. Overall, this place is a 10/10 with 1000/10 service. Anytime I'm in the area, I have to stop here without fail.

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