Absolutely delicious Persian food. Service was amazing, everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Great taste and authentic flavors. I'll definitely be back. read more

Caspian Sea Cuisine Restaurant - Fillet mignon kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Mountain View, California

*Ambiance: This place is clean and has upscale decor. The floor was a bit slippery. * Food: Delicious, with generous portions. The staff's recommendations were a hit! * Service: Attentive staff, and we were seated fairly quickly. * Parking: Easy during our weekday dinner visit. * Overall: One of my favorite restaurants--a go-to spot for bringing out-of-town visitors. read more

Caspian Sea Cuisine Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Mountain View, California

There are certain foods that inhibit permanent places in the soul of my stomach and Koobideh is absolutely one of them. It may not just be the meaty goodness, or the fact that my family rode hard for a local persian restaurant in my hometown so koobideh was on the menu for almost every small to midsize party growing up, but also that I have never found koobideh served in a place that didn't have warm welcoming service, nice energy, and just some great food otherwise. And Caspian Restuarant has not changed any of those expectations. I ordered their hummus starter and their Chicken & Koobideh Platter The Hummus starter was great, and the pita bread served with it, warm, fresh, and tasty, and a refill of bread was even fresher than the first And the main course of the Chicken & Koobideh platter, a long skewer of each with a bed of rice, grilled tomatoes, salad, and onions. A classic split, and the chicken kebab was great, but the Koobideh, as biased as I may be, is definitely the star. It is incredibly moist with a nice little char, honestly better than any Koobideh I can remember, and I can remember many. The only downside is I felt it was a little undersalted which didn't detract from the fact that this was my favorite part of the dinner easily, and add a little salt from the table, a bit of sumac to the rice, and get a great mixed bite of both and any worries disappear. And with an extra order of Koobideh to hit the road with, a final total of ~$85 left me quite happy! read more

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We love Persian food and I would come back to Caspian. The portions were very large so do t over-order. The plates included rice and salad and we ordered Greek salad in addition and didn't need it (a higher end restaurant would have told us that). All that said, the salad was very good, the rice amazing and the chicken very good. I was disappointed that the Koobideh was not lamb and beef mix (and that the person who seemed to be the owner didn't know what I was talking about). The service got a little slow as noted in other reviews but honestly, we were in a hurry and a good meal is meant to be enjoyed slowly. read more

It wasn't very busy on a Monday night. Everyone was very nice and they checked on us a few times. Food was delicious. We ordered the Caspian Special. It included the Mediterranean sampler appetizer. Two plates of hummus, bread, falafel, stuffed grape leaves with rice and herbs, olives, lettuce & tomatoes. The meat platter was great! Chicken, beef, filet mignon, lamb, salad on the side, grilled tomatoes. It was a nice assortment of appetizers and the main had a lot of meat. Tables and inside area is clean and looks nice. read more

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We had a great lunch at Caspian Mediterranean Cuisine. They offer authentic Persian cuisine. They are located on El Camino Real in Mountain View next to World Market. There is a large parking lot in front that is shared with other businesses in that shopping center. We were warmly greeted when we walked in and were shown to a lovely table. It's got a very classy vibe inside with beautiful artificial floral trees and artwork on the walls. The menu has a nice variety of food. We decided to try the Kashke Bademjan, for our appetizer. This is an eggplant puree with caramelized onions, tahini sauce and mint. It is served warm with fresh pita bread. For our mains we ordered a Greek salad to share, the filet mignon kabob plate and the filet mignon & chicken combination plate. Our appetizer came out first. The Kashke Bademjan arrived warm with piping hot pita bread. There was also a small tray of hummus on the platter. The Kashke Bademjan had such a wonderful flavor. It was warm and comforting. I highly recommend trying this. The hummus was nice. The bread was fresh and hot...so delicious with both dips. Our salad and entrees came out next. The food was served on these circular large metal platters. I couldn't believe how big the portions were and how beautifully the dishes were presented. The Greek salad was also huge. The filet mignon kabobs were delicious, moist and so flavorful. I chose the whir me for the chicken and it was perfectly moist and bursting with flavor. Both my husband and I enjoyed it. Each plate came with basmati saffron rice with a grilled tomato and salad. The rice was fluffy, moist and flavorful. Very fresh and hot. The salad was a nice touch and the grilled tomato was so juicy. There was so much food that we didn't even touch the Greek salad. We ended up with a lot of leftovers, which we didn't mind. I could tell this was a family run business. So much love and detail was put in to each item we ordered. We had excellent customer service. Towards the end of our meal, the owner (the matriarch of the family) came by to ask how are food was. She was so sweet and hospitable. I really loved that. I noticed she went to every single table and checked on everyone. We will definitely be returning, especially for the Kashke Bademjan. I also look forward to trying their other Persian specialties. read more

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If you want real Persian food in neighborhood this is the right place to be...They have great food and very so welcoming. They also adjust the menu and give you advices to order wisely so don't miss to ask them their opinion...we ordered the tray if mezzah which has all great appetizers that you can imagine...%100 genuine Persian flavor! Their dough (yogurt drink) is handmade and very delicious...We ordered barg and grilled chicken. It came on tray just like the way that you see in traditional Persian restaurants...i cant tell enough about taste! Definitely i suggest this place if you are looking for good food and service...Ambiance is also persian, gorgeous paintings, calligraphy and very huge samavar in front of door. The setup is also very welcoming! read more

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Halal food truck with what appears to be Mediterranean and CA food. Owner and staff are friendly and service is pretty quick. They provide good place to eat and parking is usually not so bad. Food overall is good. read more

Omg this was the juiciest kabobs I've had! My friends and I came for dinner on a Thursday night and it was nice and quiet with a few other parties around us. Servers were extremely welcoming and patient with us. Food was delicious! The hummus sampler was great! Our favorite was the one on the right, tasted very garlicky! The beef kabob was super juicy and came out hot, loved the flavor and the soft texture. Chicken was also so juicy and flavorful. The salad that came with the platter had a vinegary taste which paired well with the meats and the rice. Definitely would come back again give the high quality food and service. Easy parking as well. read more

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Amazing Persian food. Very tasty with a lot of flavor. Great quality. I came from LA and it's better than most Persian restaurants I've been to there. Customer service is great also. Very friendly. And beautiful atmosphere. Cleansing is important to me ..and it's Very clean. I will come back. Highly recommend Caspian Sea Cuisine restaurant. read more

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Absolutely amazing food! This is the best Mediterranean food I've had in a long time. The service is fast and patient, treat you like family. The restaurant has ample indoor seating, with great spacing. Will absolutely come back again! read more

Caspian Sea Cuisine Restaurant - Saffron rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Love the chicken barg and he beef koobideh over the saffron rice with melted butter, grilled tomatoes and the sumac. Hits the Persian spot read more

Caspian Sea Cuisine Restaurant - Chicken barg and beef or lamb koobideh - Mediterranean Near Me - Mountain View, California

My dinner here was pretty amazing. I am not usually on this side of town , but found myself nearby on Valentine's Day. For dinner , my wife and I chose to share an entree after we saw how much food was included on each plate -while spying on the table next to us. We started with a charcuterie board of pita bread and hummus. The pita bread was warm and fluffy, and the hummus was smooth and creamy. This was a good starter to get things going in the right direction. For our entree, we chose the chicken and beef kabab plate that came with a ton of fluffy basmati rice and a garden salad. Oh, and don't sleep on the roasted tomato- that thing went well with the meal. I liked that the chicken and beef were tender and full of flavor. The service was excellent and the entire staff was friendly and inviting. If I ever am back in the area, I will gladly stop in again! read more

Caspian Sea Cuisine Restaurant - Pita! - Mediterranean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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The food was absolutely delicious and the service was fantastic! We brought a friend for her birthday and our server gave us wonderful recommendations from the menu. The Mediterranean Sampler appetizer was perfect and our main courses were tasty and the presentation of all the food was beautiful! We will be back!!! Thank you to everyone at Caspian for a wonderful experience! read more

Caspian Sea Cuisine Restaurant - The Mediterranean Sampler - beautiful and delicious! - Mediterranean Near Me - Mountain View, California

food was excellent !! the restaurant was nicely find inside , the location outside wasn't very nice. we just got take out so didn't experience the service . the only negative was the person taking my order on the phone had difficulty understanding my order items so had to drive there to order. highly recommend food! read more

Okay so this place was definitely amazing surprise. Went here on November 11th during lunch time around 12:30 p.m. with a friend. Coming into the space we were greeted with a big smile from the hostess and some very nice background music that was coming from the bar area. As we sat down we were handed menus and our server came to greet us and asked us if we had any questions and if this was our first time at the restaurant. We definitely said yes and he gave different recommendations based on what were the most popular dishes. As we were catching up we totally lost track of time and the waiter came back to us a few minutes later and asked if we were ready to order, we were not. And we really appreciate it that he said it with a smile and was like no worries I'll come back take your time. So when we finally decided to order we got the sampler of the hummus, my friend got the mixed meat kabobs plate, and I got the special which was the lamb shank. Let's start off with the hummus the three trios that we got the original was definitely our favorite followed by the mint and then lastly the one that was a little bit more sweet can't remember the name of that one but again the traditional hummus so so so good. The plates themselves were breathtaking as you can see in the pictures that I tagged along with this review. They were huge ample serving of rice protein and even the veggie on the side. Of course neither of us could finish the meal because of the amount of food that was on there and we were not sad about that because we knew you would have a delicious meal to have later on or as a snack LOL. Overall definitely enjoyed our experience, the food, and the soft ambiance in the restaurant. I do plan to go back when I'm in the San Jose Santa Clara area because I definitely want to take other friends here. read more

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My wife had a double date with another couple at Caspian. We were craving kabab, and this place is now our #1 spot. The food is amazing, and we love their kabob. Their portions were very generous to the point of needing to pack our leftovers. Staff members were very friendly and helpful. I do like the ambiance, but it was hard to read the menu since it was a bit too dim (I'm getting old). read more

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I came here for a work lunch and surprised how it was empty because the food is amazing! Great portions on the protein, flavorful rice and salad. I even have leftovers for a second serving! Highly recommend if you're looking for a well balanced meal! read more

Caspian Sea Cuisine Restaurant - Chicken & Beef Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Mountain View, California

When I asked for an item, the owner rudely yelled, "We don't have enough staff here to serve everyone." If you don't have enough staff to properly serve your customers, that's a management problem--not something you take out on the people paying to eat there. P.S. Seriously, who thinks it's acceptable to serve olives with the pits still in them in hummus and salads? That's not just careless--it's ridiculous. read more

I stopped by on a Sunday for lunch. The place was not full. Beef kabob was my entree. That came in good quantity. Beef was flavorful. Mediterranian sampler also came in excellent quantity. Everything was really flavorful. read more

Caspian Sea Cuisine Restaurant - Beef kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Stopped by Caspian for dinner and had a great time. I tried the koobideh and chicken thigh combo, Delicious! The meats were was perfectly cooked and really flavorful. The atmosphere is lovely, and the staff were both friendly and quick with the service. It's a great little restaurant that doesn't try too hard, and the food speaks for itself. I'll definitely be back. read more

Caspian Sea Cuisine Restaurant - Koobideh (beef kobab) and chicken thigh Combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Mountain View, California

Great food, friendly service, and a nice atmosphere. Definitely recommend! The staff were welcoming and attentive. Definitely recommend and would come back again! read more

I've been coming here for a while, and every visit is consistently excellent. The place is clean, spacious, and welcoming, with a fantastic staff that's always friendly and attentive! They give great recommendations too! This time, we started with kashke bademjan that was recommended by our lovely server and it was absolutely delicious! Wowwww. The puréed eggplant combined with the caramelized onion was light, flavorful, and perfectly complement it by warm pita bread. Honestly, I think it's even better than baba ghanoush! For my entree, I went to the filet mignon with beef kabob again and it tasted the same as the first time I had it. The meat was incredibly juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor! I also appreciate the generous portion. It was served beautifully on a large plate! You will have enough food so don't worry if you don't feel like you didn't eat enough. I had to take mine to go. Yeah I'm gonna start the other one. I just have one more and I'll be done. If you haven't tried this placed yet, you definitely need to! read more

Caspian Sea Cuisine Restaurant - Kashke Bademjan - Mediterranean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Took my brother here because we were craving Mediterranean/Persian kabobs and found this spot on Yelp, so we decided to give it a try. When we arrived, there weren't many patrons, but the owner and staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, which immediately made us feel comfortable. We ordered the combo plates -- one with beef and chicken kabob, and another with filet mignon and beef kabobs. The food was decent and definitely satisfied our kabob craving. A nice surprise was that the owner even treated us to dessert, which was such a thoughtful gesture and really showed their hospitality. Overall, it was a pleasant experience with friendly service, and we'd definitely come back again to try more from the menu. read more

Buttery rice with very flavorful Koobideh and chicken kabab super nice and warm and even juicy the chicken wasn't always the juiciest but did the job would love to come back here again read more

is one of the best Persian restaurants in the Bay Area. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and authentic, with perfectly cooked kabobs, excellent saffron rice, and generous portions. The service is friendly, attentive, and welcoming, creating a warm dining experience. A fantastic choice for both Persian food lovers and first-time visitors. Highly recommend the kabobs, appetizers, and saffron ice cream. We'll definitely be back! read more

Caspian Sea Cuisine Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Mountain View, California

Great food and service by Romina. We loved the chicken kabob, it is our favorite. Large juice portion with rice and salad. Delicious. read more

Caspian Sea Cuisine Restaurant - Chicken Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Mountain View, California

Wow I can't believe I've never been here. This is probably the best Mediterranean place I've been to. The meat quality and taste is insanely good. The portions are huge and one plate can definitely be shared for two. I got the mix kebab which comes with ground chicken/ground beef with rice and salad. We also ordered the Kashke bademjan which is a like an eggplant dip with caramelized onions and it was delicious. The restaurant itself is very beautiful and nice. The service also very warm and friendly. I will 100 percent be back again and will be recommending this place to more people. read more

Caspian Sea Cuisine Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Mountain View, California

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The meat(lamb, beef) were so delicious , especially with different authentic dips. You will love there if you are into Mediterranean food like us. read more

Amazing, authentic Persian food with excellent service. The restaurant is always clean, welcoming, and well-maintained, with great music that creates a warm atmosphere. Every time we visit, we have to order the Mast-o-Khiar and Mast-o-Moosir--they're absolutely incredible. The Beef Kabob comes with two massive skewers, a huge serving of rice, and plenty of fresh salad. It's enough food that it feels like you're getting far more than what you paid for and you get amazing next day leftovers! The portion-to-price ratio is honestly insane. It's rare to find a restaurant that delivers this level of quality, quantity, and authenticity at such a reasonable price. If you're looking for delicious Persian food with generous portions and great service, this place is a GEM!!! read more

My older cousin recommended this place to me since moving closer to the area! We came on a weekday evening and it was pretty empty. Based on reviews, we decided to share a combo of chicken and beef, and hummus as an appetizer. We were super surprised with how large the portions were! It came on a huge platter, and they truly do not skimp on anything. It was also delicious, probably the best I've had! Servers are friendly and attentive, and the restaurant is super clean. Highly recommend checking it out! The platter is honestly good enough for 2 people or for leftovers later if you get your own! read more

So happy to have come across Caspian Restaurant in my search for a good koobideh place. Both the chicken and beef koobideh here is AMAZING. Super moist and perfect flavor. Love that it came with salad as well. Don't forget to add some sumac! Wonderful food, friendly staff, nice service, clean & comfortable environment...highly recommend and cannot wait to go again soon! read more

Caspian Sea Cuisine Restaurant - Ground chicken kabob (chicken koobideh) - Mediterranean Near Me - Mountain View, California

Every time i go there I enjoy my self great food and excellent service. the experience is always to notch and fablous

Best kebabs in the Bay Area. We have been going to Caspian many times over the last year. Great service and wonderful food. We love the food so much we chose to have our wedding reception here. Thank you to Elham (the owner) for an event to remember read more

We've been coming here a lot lately this was probably our 7th visit in the last 4 months and we just keep loving it more every time. The food is seriously so good, always fresh and full of flavor. You can really tell they put their heart into it. The vibe is super chill and cozy, and it's nice to see how they keep making little improvements to the place. I'm not into big chains at all, I'd much rather support local spots like this. Places where people actually care about what they're serving and it shows here. The team might be a bit shy, but they're really kind and you can tell they're passionate. Portions are BIG, so come hungry. And yeah, sometimes you might wait a bit, but that's because everything's made fresh and honestly, it's totally worth it. I keep coming back again and again, and I will continue to. Skip the fancy overpriced spots and just come here for real, honest, delicious food. read more

Caspian Sea Cuisine Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Mountain View, California

Excellent service , everything was delicious. We ordered koobideh, joojeh, gheimeh and a couple of their appetizers. We will be back!

We had dinner the kabobs were good if they use a good quality rice it will be nice . Service was good overall we like the food

Upon being seated, you get warm pita. Service was quick and employees are so friendly. They are so kind! I got the filet mignon and koobideh combo which comes with two skewers, salad, and rice. My brother got the lamb chops. Lamb chops were so juicy and tender and flavorful. I loved my beef skewers. They were nicely charred and had so much flavor. We also got the tah dig which is crispy rice crust with both their stews (gheimeh and ghormeh stew) Portions are massive and I loved everything I got! read more

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I called to place a to-go order and was told the restaurant had "run out of food." During business hours. WHAAAT??!!! What made this especially confusing is that I was sitting in the parking lot at the time and could see customers actively going in and out of the restaurant. Immediately after the call, I checked their online ordering system it was still fully operational and accepting payments. Customers could place and pay for orders without any indication that the restaurant was "out of food." I called back to clarify (this time speaking in Farsi). The response I received was that she "hadn't gone online to fix it yet." There was no apology. No urgency. Just attitude. If a restaurant cannot fulfill orders, disabling online ordering should be immediate very "common sense". Leaving it active while telling customers you're "out of food" creates confusion at best and mistrust at worst. Running out of food happens but not every item on the menu, & Poor communication and dismissive customer service do not have to. This is particularly disappointing because my entire family has ordered from here regularly. After this interaction, I won't be returning and neither will my family or friends. Loyalty should be valued, not taken for granted. I hung up the call rather than continue a conversation that lacked basic professionalism. I hope management reevaluates how situations like this are handled. read more

We live nearby in Mountain View but never thought to stop by. Swung by during an off-hour period at 4pm, but they were extremely gracious and attentive in their service. Food had incredible flavor, well seasoned and very well executed. Don't be fooled by the appearance of the food - while it may look like other Greek cuisine, the execution was what really set it apart. The yogurt sauce had more depth of flavor than other spots I've been to; the meat was tender and had great flavor. Kashke Bademjan is a must try, was recommended by our server and it completely surpassed our expectations. Definitely will be back in the future! read more