We moved to San Luis Obispo last fall and soon after decided to host our wedding reception in the backyard of our new home. Since half of our family is Persian, we were super happy to discover Shekamoo Grill. After just one visit, we were so impressed by the quality and authenticity of the food that we knew we wanted them to cater our wedding. We reached out to Sina, the owner, who helped us put together the perfect menu for our 100-person reception, with appetizers, mains, and sides that accommodated all of our guests. The food was outstanding, and our guests couldn't stop talking about it. One of the highlights of the evening was having Sina and his team grilling on-site. Our reception was a huge success, and Sina and his team played a big part in making it so memorable. We were already sold on Shekamoo before the wedding, but now we're even bigger fans. Totally recommend Sina and his team for any catered event (or just heading down to SLO Ranch for a great meal). read more

Don't sleep on this place at the SLO ranch farms! It is so good and the owner is so friendly! Hits on the menu include the saffron chicken skewer that is super tender and juicy and the koobideh (sp?). The green sauce it is served with it out of this world good. They were out of the eggplant dip, so they subbed hummus with the toppings and it was delicious. I'm craving it and I think they should add that option to the menu. I hear they do catering, too. Seems luke an awesome assortment of food for a party! read more

We were so excited to try authentic Persian food - something we don't have much of where we are from - at this quaint food counter at the SLO Ranch Marketplace. We got the Shekamoo Plate ($32) which easily feeds two and is packed with so much flavor. For our two kebabs, we picked the saffron chicken and koobideh. Our favorite was the chicken which was juicy, tender, and so delicious! The koobideh was a little dry but pairing it with the shallot yogurt made it better. The plate comes with many sides - the soft and warm pita bread with a bright, flavorful hummus, the cool and refreshing shallot yogurt and shirazi salad, and grilled onions and tomatoes. The kebabs sat in a bed of saffron rice which we found to be ok. But overall the presentation was beautiful in the dishes they came out in! We were only disappointed that at the time we went (4:30pm'ish on a Friday) , they were out of the eggplant dip which we were so looking forward to trying based on other reviews. And because I didn't plan it out well (I forgot the shekamoo plate already had hummus) we ended up with more hummus than we wanted when we subbed our eggplant dip order with hummus instead. However the pita chips were really good and I can only imagine it would've been amazing with the eggplant dip! Great service, friendly front counter young lady. The owner came out to check on us too which I really appreciate! read more

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I have been wanting to try the Shamoo Grill ever since it opened. I arrived with a group on a rainy day, so we chose to eat inside. There's a lounge area with both a regular table and several higher tables right near the grill area, but this is not a true sitdown restaurant. It's more of an indoor food court where you order food and carry it to your own table. I had studied the menu ahead and opted for the Shekamoo Grill chicken kebab and their eggplant dip with the upgraded pets. A single kebab is nine dollars but if you have more people, they will reduce the price of the kebabs to seven dollars each. I sat at a table to await service and was gestured over when my food was done. I shared the delicious chicken kebab with a couple of friends who also took tastes of the eggplant dip. The dip tasted was original and had a hint of mint in it. The pita chips were the perfect accompaniment. This was a dish that isn't available in San Luis, so it was fun to try something new. We sat and talked and sampled all the different dishes we had gotten from the different vendors in the restaurant and had a wonderful time sheltering from the rain indoors I did feel like the food was a bit overpriced for what amounted to take out. My lunch was $30, but I'll return and get the eggplant dip again! read more

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This place was a little overrated. I waited 20 minutes for nachos that were very mediocre. Everything was kinda overpriced. The staff was nice. Not a ton for the vegetarian. Hummus was nothing special. read more

Shekamoo Grill - Nachos - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Luis Obispo , California

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This place is in what I would call a food court. You walk up order and sit down. I do like the way they have actual plates and silverware. The food was quite good. We ordered the Shekamoo that came with all sides. my wife and I shared it and it was plenty of food. The Lulu kebab was well cooked and everything was tasty. The hummus was excellent. read more

I was so excited to come to Shekamoo. We don't have anything like it for many miles, and certainly not any Persian food. Mind you it's kabab everyday (4 kinds), and one special stew -- not a full menu. Located in the lovely SLO Ranch marketplace in a food court-like area, my lady and I ordered the The Shekamoo Plate [$32] -- 2 kabob skewers, rice, and all 5 sides. This, my friends, seemed like a good way to try most everything, and oh, we ordered an Eggplant Dip [$12], too. Well, it was all prepared beautifully on multiple plates, and the chicken was grilled/charred, loved. And, while of the sides were good (shirazi salad, grilled onion & tomato, hummus, pita), the rice was just okay (no flavor, needs butter & salt), and the chicken was the worst thing -- how can it be both tender and stringy and an odd texture for chicken breast? Maybe the chicken used? It was so weird. Love the staff, love the idea of Persian food here, but the end product was mehhh. read more

The best food at SLO Ranch market. Chicken is excellent and they are very generous with the portions from the rice to sauces, to bread and amount of chicken. I would come back often to have a nice meal like this. It took a little while to receive our food but kind of expected for a Saturday. Quality of the food made up for it. Outside the restaurant is the best place to eat to catch some live music and get some sun. If you like this type of plate and food, I would say probably the best in SLO ! read more

Shekamoo Grill - Chicken plate - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Luis Obispo , California

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Pretty new Persian food place-- fast walk from where we were staying at the Residence Inn. This version of Mediterranean food is very tasty. The white sauce is perfect, refreshing with a hint of mint, to put on the rice, chicken, and salad. The salad is cucumber and tomato, a fresh element. The rice is fluffy and seasoned. I had the saffron chicken and though it was well cooked, the seasoning was just a little bitter. Because everything else was so delicious, we're gonna say that this was just a temporary glitch! If we lived locally this would be a place we would come back to a lot! Service is via pager, though they delivered our order to our table. It's inside "the Eateries at SLO Ranch" and has lots of tables and seats in an interesting location. read more

Shekamoo Grill - Saffron chicken plate. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Luis Obispo , California

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Came on a weekday for lunch and it was surprising how many people were already there for lunch. -Sambouseh: Good but felt more like a vehicle for their sauce than anything. -Hanger skewer: Standard. Glad it wasn't overcooked like another place I went to. -Crostini with chicken: SO.GOOD! This was my favorite thing I ordered -Koobideh wrap: Surprising that there was rice in it. Not used to that. The meat was good but the chicken will remain my favorite protein from here. read more

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We visited on a beautiful warm day. A little busy for a weekday afternoon. We all ordered wraps and an appetizer to share. The food is amazing. Full of flavor and so delicious. We had a question "what is Sabzi sauce"? We were told it's their take on a chimichurri, so a mix of herbs and oil. We look forward to trying a variety of the other offerings. Shout out to the owner that came out to check on us. Yes, everything was perfectly delicious! See you soon and thank you read more

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I tried the nachos and my husband tried the koobideh bowl and both were fantastic! The nachos were especially impressive - loaded with plenty of perfectly cooked meat and topped with flavorful red chile and yogurt sauce. I loved the creative twist of using pita chips instead of tortilla chips; they added the perfect crunch and held up so well with all the toppings. read more

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Just really really good Persian food. Service was great and easy to find seating anywhere in the market. read more

Shekamoo Grill - Saffron chicken, steak - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Luis Obispo , California

It was different. It definitely took awhile to come out, they make everything from scratch I think. It was good, just not great, didn't have a lot of flavor for the dish. I was expecting something more. Service was okay, pat at the register and get a beeper and pick up there. I love the area, I think the restaurants all have a lot of potential in this area. read more

The first thing my sister said when the food arrived was, "Wow!" I agree, wow! We got the Shekamoo Plate. More than enough for two. Chicken grilled to order. Warm pita. Super fresh shirazi. Well priced. Nice setting (brand new). Lots to see and do at the shops nearby. Highly recommend! read more

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Being from LA I've had a lot of Persian food, this place is legit. The owner was super nice, and very welcoming. Great portion size and great food. 10/10. Definitely stopping by again next time I visit the area. read more

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This is a difficult review because the quality was great, service was great presentation was great. But $38 for a combo plate is crazy work. I know things have gone up in price but that felt very excessive. I didn't know what to order so I asked if there was a combo plate. So I ordered what was suggested. I don't see the value. 2 kebabs some rice and hummus even if it was tasty. I should be able to get lunch for me and my wife for that amount of money. That was a $25 plate maximum. I may have ordered the wrong dish, considering the quality I should give it another shot. read more

Very good Persian food. We ordered the Shekamoo Plate. Excellent chicken. All five sides were very, very good, especially the Shallot Yogurt. Will definitely be back. Since we grew very accustomed to Persian food in LA, we're glad to find a great Persian place in SLO. read more

We hired Shekamoo to cater a large event we held in the SLO Ranch Pavilion. From start to finish, the owner was direct, communicative and friendly. On the day of the event, very little communication was necessary because everything was already planned out in advance and set up in the space for us. The best part, however, is the food. They take incredible care in preparing their menu, and that dedication and taste was not lost with mass production. The food and dessert was incredible, and staff was very well prepared and thoughtful throughout. I would highly recommend Shekamoo for a meal and for catering! read more

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Democratic governor We to 2 women in out 60's were very disappointed this in our chicken kabob lunch six pieces of broiled chicken on about a cup and a half of white rice was $14. This is called a plate. If you want the hummus, it's two dollars. If you want the salad it's +2 dollars. If you want the pita bread it's two more dollars each. We waited 30 minutes for our lunch. I finally went to the counter and asked where it was. He said. ' oh they're it now just 10 more seconds. ' I will not return there for lunch again. Oh yeah, and the chicken was nothing special. It was so yellow I thought they were bell peppers ! read more

Having experienced two other restaurants at SLO Ranch, Shekamoo Grill was easily the best. While the food is not remarkable enough to travel far to, it was delicious and reasonably priced. The service was friendly and efficient. While we would not return to the other two establishments, this one was a winner. read more

Great food, so healthy, and such an enjoyable experience! The owner was so incredibly kind, explaining all the different food options. They went above and beyond by helping me order, preparing the food, and checking in to ensure I loved it! I accidentally came in on a day they were closed and the owner was so kind to prepare me food still. I loved everything about this place and will definitely return in the future! The ambiance was amazing as well! Loved the outdoor seating! read more

Major vibes from this spot. The ambiance in the new SLO Ranch Farms food hall literally shines in Shekamoo Grill's seating area. It feels bright and luxurious while the tantalizing aromas of that succulent chicken and grilled steak greet you. Hopefully you brought some pals to share the Persian nachos (they make their own chips!!!!) and paella. Vibrant and fresh flavor in every dish - for lunch my fave is the koobideh (beef and lamb mince kabob) wrap, add Sabzi sauce. At dinner time, I'm scarfing down that lamburger and a combo plate with saffron chicken and hanger steak. You won't regret it! The method to ordering here is "fast-casual" style, where you grab a buzzer upon ordering and return with it to the counter to retrieve your plates. It's pretty simple and I like that I can grab my cutlery from the water station on my way back to my table. They serve beer and wine from tasty local purveyors, like Saucelito Canyon (get the gruner vetliner!), Volatus, and Colony Mash Brewing. Oh, and don't forget dessert! I could go on and on about this place... but TLDR; Shekamoo Grill is where dreams come true. Feed your inner foodie and nourish the soul. read more

Shekamoo Grill - View of the farm land behind Shekamoo Grill - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Luis Obispo , California

The food I ordered was delicious, freshly made and presented beautifully. The staff were welcoming and helpful. read more

Shekamoo Grill - Walk up ordering. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Luis Obispo , California

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5/5 dining experience. The food was delicious, fresh, reasonably priced, and well portioned. shekamoo introduced me to new flavors (sumac) I was very pleased with. The chimichurri is epic. I had the saffron chicken kebab plate, very good. My only critique is for there to be more colorful garnishes on the plate. The bare chicken and rice had a bland appearance, even though the flavor was great. I'll be back to try more of their food. read more

Amazing food! Everything was fresh and tasty! It's a great place to eat if you are local or just passing through! Highly recommend the koobideh kabob. read more

The most tender kabobs I have had in years! Great service! The staff were friendly and appeared to be having a great time!

Delicious food!' Highly recommend this place Soup, pita kabob. All fantastic ! Friendly staff read more

Love this food so much, and they're always so nice and will do anything to make you happy you finish your meal feeling healthy read more

Shekamoo Grill - This hanger steak & chicken kabob with saffron rice, yogurt dip, grilled tomatoe & onion & pita bread - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Luis Obispo , California

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I have been to Shekamoo 3 times now and tried several items on the menu. Love the food. The staff are very courteous and helpful when asking about the different dishes. I definitely recommend this place. Thank you... read more

Food is fresh and very good. The cashier was informative and very enthusiastic. There are different options for those with dietary restrictions. We'll be back read more

Persian food on the Central Coast. We were visiting the SLO and Cambria area for a few days and found the Shekamoo Grill in San Luis Obispo. It's about a mile or two from the Madonna Inn, in a relatively new food court at 811 Froom Ranch Way. The food is very tasty, we had two Saffron Chicken plates, which are generously proportioned, actually large enough to share, and very reasonably priced. Sina, the owner, is a friendly and sincere guy, who visited with us for a few minutes, and shared his goal of providing Persian cuisine with a mixture of flavors. Whether you live in SLO, or are in transit between LA and SF, a stop at Shekamoo Grill may definitely be worth while. read more

I thought I'd try this place cause it's got good reviews but never will I order from here. I'd rather go order from Petra order a simple kebab with a pita bread. It was so dry. The rice was hard. I said where's the yogurt that Smithering of yogurt on it not to mention how long you have to wait to get your order. read more

Came for dinner last night. The food was delicious! Started with the crostini and the basil pesto was so good. I had the hangar steak kabob and it was cooked perfect medium rare. The rice had good flavor and there was a good portion of it. The pita bread was warm and there was enough for 2+ people to share. Wine choices were limited but the Rose I chose was pretty good. We ate inside because it was cold outside but the seating areas with fire pits outside looked pretty inviting if it was a little warmer or I had a jacket! read more

Amazing food. Everything was perfectly balanced. Met the owner who was very hospitable. Told us his story. Good story with great food, cannot complain! read more

Shekamoo Grill - Chicken Platter - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Luis Obispo , California

I liked the food, although it was a bit skimpy on the chicken. I may be back, not sure yet.

Amazing food!! This just might be the best kabob wrap I've had. We've had Iranian food all over but nothing comes close! The service was great and I highly recommend. read more

I came at lunch on Saturday with my family. It was busy, but not crazy. My order ended up getting lost and it took 45 minutes total before my food was ready. While my experience that day was not great, the owner followed up with me and shared a lot of concern about my experience. The food is healthy, fresh and flavorful and I hope this restaurant thrives at SLO Ranch. read more

Service was great! Cashier/server do friendly. The food was delicious. I had the Habob wrap with saffron chicken for protein. Flavors were delicious. It's filling and priced just right read more

Great Persian food! The saffron chicken plate was very refreshing, especially the yogurt sauce and shirazi salad. The nachos were insanely good and definitely worth the price - we split between three people. The eggplant dip was a nice appetizer as well, and the pita chips fit the dish well. The staff was very friendly and the ambiance was nice. I really liked the dish-ware the dine in orders came on as well. We arrived around 6:30 and it was fairly empty, but once we sat down, a line popped up and it became fairly busy. read more

Shekamoo Grill - Saffron Chicken Plate - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Luis Obispo , California

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