Wow. Hidden gem, forreal. I've strolled down Westheimer for years and I have never tried Cafe Caspian until recently. This is truly a hidden one and I've been missing out on this gem for decades...decades! When I first walked in, I was bedazzled by the decor. It is a wonderful spot to have dinner parties since I saw a few private rooms. *Memo to future self: consider reserving a spot for my birthday next year at Cafe Caspian* I ordered: Appetizer: Kashk-e Bademjan Entree: Beef Chenjeh and Chicken Chenjeh It was my first time trying Kashk-e Bademjan and I enjoyed it with the complimentary bread. It had a sweet flavor, almost like raisins. The Beef Chenjeh and Chicken Chenjeh was so tender and flavorful. I would definitely order this again in the future. I ordered it with jeweled rice and there was an upcharge of $3 extra. I was told it is amongst the favorite rice they serve there. Not only did I appreciate the ambience, decor, and food, the service was attentive and friendly on my visit. So happy I finally ate here after so long and can't wait to return soon! read more

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Food was amazing the staff was super friendly and so helpful on giving opinions and suggestions. Thank you all for a wonderful experience. I didn't get a picture of the Ice Cream but it was delicious too. You will have to have an open mind if you have never had it the rose water will surprise you. read more

Cafe Caspian - Fresh herbs /Spinach dip and bread - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My fiancé and I visited Cafe Caspian while in town to see Beyonce. Everything was delicious. Service was great. My favorite is the shirin polo -- perfectly made. The atmosphere was inviting and fun -- will definitely return next time I'm in town. read more

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Delicious food!! My in laws always need to come here for dinner whenever they are in town. My wife always celebrated her birthday here. She loves loobya (green bean stew) with dill rice. I always get beef koobideh. The ambiance is wonderful too. I'm not much for taking pictures but just look at the picture others took of this place, it's beautiful. The bread they give you complimentary is fresh, hot, made in store and so good. read more

Loved this restaurant. It's very authentically cute inside. The service was good. It's clean and the food was great. Will definitely be back. The ice cream is sooo good. read more

Fresh food excellent food, hot bread and the service is also good The original Iranian food just like home cooking read more

had a wonderful experience at Cafe Caspian Restaurant for my mother's memorial. The ambiance was warm and elegant, the venue beautifully arranged, and the food delicious. Special thanks to Mr. Bastankhah and Mr. Zak for their professionalism and kindness. Highly recommended! read more

Dear foodie readers, it's been a few minutes since I have done a review...I hope you didn't miss me too much...we were in the area, and were craving the spices of Iran. I have not been in over ten years...so I think it has been remodeled, because I don't remember all the authentic details they have sprinkled all over...it's a very cozy atmosphere, I loved it. The server was so welcoming, and extremely friendly...the complimentary cheese and bread is always so good...I then ordered the eggplant appetizer, this is where my stars went down a bit, I found it a bit too thick for my palette...I didn't enjoy that, but then my gourmet Sabzi came out, and that was excellent..the rest of the fam enjoyed their food as well... they also have a fabulous party room.... read more

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Wo wow wow! The food here is delicious and the staff is very attentive. Ambiance is very nice and it give a stylish feel to it during dine in. Very clean overall and I recommend this place for a date or casual outing. Parking in the front is terrible though. Valet spots takes up like three rows which is ridiculous! Parking is 0/5 stars! read more

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

The food was very good and so was the service. A bit more upscale than other Persian restaurants

Cafe Caspian in Houston has been consistently great for years. All of their menu items are worth trying and their fresh flatbread is always memorable. read more

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You cannot go wrong with an amazing cafe that serves fresh herbs , radishes and 2 kinds of pita bread as an appetizer. TODAY Cafe Caspian catered to my office 3 succulent dishes of rice including their famous jeweled rice with hints of pistachios and cranberries .They also brought 2 types of jasmine chicken with hummus , an eggplant dish and roasted tomatoes ,onions that simply melt in your mouth. As a place to dine in or cater this place really has the service down .The owner comes to greet you to make sure you are enjoying the food .That type of personal attention goes a long way and has the food to back it up.Give it a try .We were happy we did. read more

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Food is great. Multiple rice selections and the beef kabobs are more like filet mignon kabobs. The chicken kabobs are tender and tasty. A must try. I forget the name of the rice I get, it's the 2nd from top of menu and has berries, OMG, so good. read more

I wanted to give a special shout-out to this restaurant. It is a place that my family has been coming to for years. Literally, two decades. So many meals here, with my brother and parents. So many birthday meals, meals celebrating anniversaries and graduations. When it was time for my family to meet my now-wife for the first time, i decided to have a nice meal here, because I knew it would work out well, and of course it did. Just this past weekend, we celebrated my wife's birthday here with her family. And the service and food were wonderful, and I am just grateful for having such a great experience there with my extended family. As you may guess, neither I nor my family have ever hesitated about celebrating milestone occasions here. The food is great, across the board. But I am especially fond of the beef koobideh, which is always tender and juicy and delicious. While it's an item that you can get at many comparable restaurants in town, it is in my opinion the best here. I'd also recommend the eggplant appetizer, and really you can't go wrong with the humus or tabouleh either. Pro-tip: it is difficult to do, but don't get full off the excellent bread and herbs and feta that come to your table. They are delicious and you will find yourself reaching for it over and over. read more

Cafe Caspian - My own birthday at Cafe Caspian from January 2020, with my wife and my parents . - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came here for a dear friend's birthday. We had a room off to the side set up for our group. This was my first time trying Persian food and it did not disappoint. We shared some of the best hummus I've had. It paired well with the taftoon bread. For my entree I went with the Soltani and I chose to do the combo with the Kobbideh and Barg. Kobbideh is seasoned ground beef rolled into a skewer. It was very tasty and juicy. The Barg was beef filet on a skewer and it won out of the two. It was super tender and very flavorful. Both paired well with the saffron rice. I also tried some of the lamb shank which was one of the better lamb shanks I have had. Service was ok considering we had a larger group. I would definitely come back! read more

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I came here for a work dinner and there is a lovely, small room up front that can be reserved and seat 10 to 12 comfortably with all dishes served. The glass windows allow some visual interest, while the doors provide the intimacy for discussion. Our server was attentive while allowing us privacy. We all ordered several dishes and everyone enjoyed theirs. The ones I tried were fantastic. Beef barg with javaher polow - meat was nicely grilled, tender and juicy. The rice was so flavorful! Each bite a new combination of the cranberries, almonds, sour berries, orange peel, carrot and pistachios. I was upset when I became too full to finish my whole plate lol Fesenjan - the stew was so rich and intense that the many chunks of tender chicken served as little texture carriers for each delicious bite. A total flavor explosion. Bastani Sonnati - we shared this dessert and it was not a unanimous table pleaser as the rose water was intense for some, and just not a preferred flavor profile for others. While it could have been toned down, as is - for myself and another at least - it was a delightful end to the meal. I actually worked here years ago during a summer college break! The family that owns it was so lovely and they appear to still own it. I was unable to enjoy the full menu back then as I was a vegetarian. I always loved the stews but I can now say I love the meats as well! Glad to return and even more glad to put this on my restaurant rotation list! Looking forward to the next visit! read more

Cafe Caspian - Beef Barg with upgraded javaher polow, fesenjan stew with upgraded zereshk polow, crispy rice tadig and hummus. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

We had a great experience for an early dinner. It was surprising how busy they were at 3:00pm on a regular sunday. The food was fresh and flavorful, and our waitress was very friendly and accommodating. My wife and daughter enjoyed the decor, and even though it was busy, it wasn't too loud. My Fesenjan was every bit as tasty as I remember from years past when I could drop in on a work lunch. I've had this dish at other places with a large unchopped breast that was a bit dry, but Cafe Caspian cuts the chicken into pieces. I think it really makes the chicken more moist and enjoyable. Although there were a couple dishes I didn't care for, they were all fresh with quality ingredients. My palette isn't trained for the herbs, spices and veggies that are traditional in Persian cuisine. I'm glad I got to stop in for an old favorite that continues to satisfy. read more

Wow, such a great place with an intimate ambiance setting. Staff were really nice and the food was amazing. We were here for part of a wedding reception and we're seated in one of their private rooms which was beautiful and decorated with various cultural relics that adorned the room throughout. The food they offered was family-style which was very convenient. It was fresh and such an assortment of meats and appetizers. We all had a great time and I would certainly visit this place again with my family when we're in town again. read more

Cafe Caspian - One of their private banquet rooms... not exactly sure if this is the only one or if there are more, but it was beautiful. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I am not sure what happened to the quality of Café Caspian from my previous 5 star visits. This time around, I met some yelpers for dinner celebrating a birthday. It had been well over a year since I had visited Caspian. I guess I've been going to Avesta on a regular basis and that happens to be the best Persian joint available in the greater city of Houston (my opinion). I went ahead and ordered my regular go to dish, which was the beef koobideh that comes with a bed of rice and grilled tomatoes. The beef was very dry and there was no juice dripping from the kabob skewer. The rice was ok. It actually had no flavor to them. I went ahead and sprinkled tons of sumac powder on the meat and rice to give it some enhancement. As I've become a believer in Avesta, this probably would be the last visit to Café Caspian. We had a group of at least 22 folks and they only had 2 waiters assisting with orders. They were overwhelmed. read more

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The best Persian restaurant in Houston hands down! We had our feast delivered via Uber eats: koobideh (super tasty and generous portions), barg with baghali polo (the rice was nearly as good as my mom's which is the highest compliment I can give!), tahchin (incredible rice cake perfectly spiced with chicken!), and the baklava cake was the perfect ending, so moist and fresh! Thank you for delivering such a delicious meal!! read more

Cafe Caspian - Doesn't it look homemade? ;) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been here a few times, and I really like the place. The pita bread is yummylicious and the hummus pairs well with it. I usually get chicken kabob or chicken filet, and I've always been pleased with my order! The last time I came here, it was a busy Saturday and as we had a group of 10 people ready to do White Elephant gift exchange, and they gave us the private room, and it was a great experience! The room was nicely designed, and the waiter was awesome. He's got great memory, we got the food on time, and we all enjoyed the lunch that day! Can't wait to head back soon! read more

Love the food here. From Hot tea To Faludeh for dessert, the flavors are delicious and original. The breads are home made, all day! Both, chicken Barg and Beef Barg are perfectly marinated. read more

Great food beautiful restaurant Aloof management It's like a daycare at dinner time: screaming children crying at the largest tables, parents as aloof as management. Several tables moved, management did nothing: 1.5 hours running around kids, screaming and yelling non-stop. Don't plan a business or romantic evening here. Maybe lunch, less day care and more attentive management. One table ruined the entire Resturant's atmosphere and peace, do-nothing management is part of the problem. To go orders best: the food very good, let do-nothing management have romper room with do-nothing parents disrespecting all others. I hope management does just that: manage their place. Incompetent parents are to blame, yet the Resturant should manage the zoo from screeching running around untamed "kids" instead of ignoring. read more

Excellent food , ambiance very Persian. The quantity is as expected for the price. The flavors are on point.

Absolute Must! If you are in Houston you must check out this gem. Cafe Caspian. it is a Persian restaurant with rugs and all. Make no mistake, it is not a mediterranean spot with Turkish coffee that lost it's identity to stay in business. This is for reals! Interior is like a museum with a grand entrence and it's own Samovar! Place is very clean and proper. I hope you enjoy its ambiance and food fair! I often find myself in a restaurant with a large menu and many key items not available in the days you decide to dine. For an example, menudo is on Sunday's only, or we will have that Monday. We sold out of a hole fried fish today. Take it off the menu and offer it as a special on whatever day you choose. I was happy to find out that lamb shank was in style! Somehow, I did not get a yogurt shake with salt, dill and club soda. I drank it all, and was secretly unsatisfied with my choice of a drink. I would hold the yogurt and dill for my salad dressing. #houston #houstonfood #cafecaspian #chef #chefslife #dallasuniquefood #Videoleap #chef #pursian #pursianrugs # read more

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So good. Beautiful atmosphere. Excellent prices. Delicious food. Everything was so good, I can't wait to go back. read more

Some of the best Persian food in town. Lovely restaurant, great decor. Great service.

We have some friends who live in West Houston and this is one of their favorite places to meet for a great Persian meal. We order skewers with beef, Lamb, and Chicken and all very tasty and able to share with the table. They also have very rich hot tea served with small sugar cubes. It's a great family own business and well supported by the local Persian community. This restaurant represents the great diversity of Houston. read more

Still the best Persian restaurant in Houston. Quality of meat and flavor is exceptional. Spot on authentic Persian as best we can get in Houston. Excellent service and ambiance. Much better deal than Kasra & Avesta. Have to try out Rumi now. read more

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The food here is excellent! I've only been once, but can't wait to go back. The frozen noodle and shaved ice. Dessert was incredible- especially if you love cardamom! read more

Cafe Caspian - Dessert: shaved ice with frozen noodles and a cardamom syrup- topped with cherries. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food here was so flavorful and great customer service! We got chicken and beef koobideh combo and both were delicious.

I love their food and their service. They have excellent Persian tea and freshly baked breads. I tried most of their menu items and all were excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

It's is truly exceptional food , service , and atmosphere. Highly recommend! Will definitely return and bring family and friends . read more

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

Best Persian food ever. I've been there many times it never disappoints the bread and soy is unbelievable and delicious. I usually get the chicken koobideh with the dill rice. It's amazing. The atmosphere is really nice, great place for a date or business meeting. i've never had anything less than excellent service there. read more

Love the food and service . Always awesome never disappoints we love coming here for dinners . Excellent

We had a spectacular dinner at Cafe Caspian on a Saturday night. Our waitress was very attentive and informative when we had questions about the menu. The food was DELICIOUS. We ordered two appetizers, four entrees in addition to beer, soda and water. We never had to ask for refills. Food was prompt and warm. The ambiance is beautiful. The aroma of this place as you walk in envelopes you. I found myself asking the neighboring table what they were eating because it smelled and looked delicious. We were all impressed, ate everthing and would definitely return! read more

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This place has good ambiance and exceptional service. The food wasn't great. Seemed under seasoned. I would still return for the service..it's next level..rice was kind of dry but the hummus and veggies with bread was awesome read more

Walked in. Seated immediately. Bread and cheese were set down. Looooove the bread and cheese. I could just come for that, but it doesn't stop there!! They're hummus is actually pretty good too, similar to Lebanese OG hummus. The menu has changed and no longer serve the beef shisklik, only lamb. I ordered the beef and chicken chenjen. I usually love chicken but it wasn't as juicy as the beef. The beef was cooked perfectly. The rice was nice and fluffy, good portion. Smaller than what it used to be. I salted everything. I was the only one at the table that salted. I'll be back. read more

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Ordered a pick up. Burned chicken. Tasted awful. Rice tasted like it was 3 days old. Bad experience. Won't be returning. read more

Cafe Caspian - Burned chicken. 3 days old rice. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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