I am writing this review after my second time here. In my first time I had the beef kebab lunch special and it was good, not out of this world, but good. In my second time, I decided to try something different, which was the lentil eggplant stew (gheimeh bademjan). I have several complaints about my experience. Aside from the fact that the dish was disappointing - there were two shriveled strands of eggplant lost in a sea of lentils, and barely any bits of beef that I could see, and it was tasteless - the BAD experience had to do with the rude servers. I came with a party of my co-workers, and 2 of them ordered the fessenjan (pomegranate stew). One of them had never had Persian food before, and the other had but not fessenjan. Apparently the dish turned out to be exceedingly sweet, so both of them asked if they could change their dish. The female server chided one of my co-workers, saying "I told you it was sweet but you wanted it anyway", and the male server made an ugly face. People who have had the pomegranate stew know it's a sweet dish, but it doesn't have to be exceedingly sweet. It's a family owned restaurant, and I think the male server was either one of the owners or somehow related because there were 2 of them, both old and resembled each other. I knew he was upset because after our lunch we asked if he could take a photo of our group. With the same annoyed look, he said, "You ask me to take a photo middle of my job???" He did anyway, grudgingly. Then, he came over couple of times and looked at our table to check if we were done, I felt it pressured us to finish quickly and leave so he could clean. Then, as we left, one of us apologized for their having to change the entrees, and with this arrogant tone and a huff, he said, "This is one of our most popular dishes...it's their loss" (meaning my 2 co-workers' loss). I can't imagine how many times they have to change that dish, probably not a lot, and I can't imagine how much their cost is, probably not a lot either. Would it kill them to just once oblige the customer without the rudeness and arrogance? I think they think just because they made it as a Persian restaurant in Bellevue, they are "all that". Well, this is the U.S., and great restaurants are many, and theirs is nothing compared to Padria Mediterranean Café in Kirkland which has a higher rating than Caspian (https://www.yelp.com/biz/padria-mediterranean-cafe-kirkland-3?osq=padria), whose owner is this sweet elderly woman, and for the same price as Caspian's skimpy gheimeh, you can get a lamb shank with ghormeh sabzi (herb stew). They left a horrid impression on both co-workers - one who had never interacted with Persians before, and the other who has been to other Persian restaurants but said she would never come back to this one. I am giving them 1 star not so much for the food but for their appalling service. read more

Yelp review for Caspian Unfriendly and dishonest, I was visiting my family and we decided to have Persian food with my family, so I check the hours of operation online and we hit the road, We made it over there at 7:45, there was an open sign posted on the door then this rude host came to me and insisted that we are closed and refused to let us in and give us service claiming that they are closed at 7:45 then I confronted him about the open sign he told me that forgot to take the sign down, then I asked him that where is your hours of operation that should be publicly displayed which he said it's only posted online in our website, which I had to double check and came to find out that even in their website closing time was at 8 pm. I would have never thought somebody would lie to me about their hours of operation when you are trying give then business. I would never go back to such a place and I don't recommend anyone else to do so, the sad part was that they didn't even offer me take out options even, so lazy and disappointing, from the first impression I would say that the service would be any good either read more

SUPER SUPER SUPER EXPENSIVE. Quality was ok but nothing to say it was perfect. The waitress was either having a bad day or did not feel like serving.very rude and attitude was up to the sky.she never came to check on us and give us a refill . Being Persian and knowing my food, I can tell you that no where in either east coast or west coast they charge you $32 for a combined dish of shishlik and a skewer of a ground beef.( have lived in DC for 22 years and traveled most of the cities in both coasts and nothing like this) And the amount they put on the dish is half of what it should be. I think what they do is a highway rubbery and for sure would not recommend this restaurant. I hope someone decides to open up a Persian restaurant near them so they can have a competition and not ripping off people because they can.Something that you could be proud of and recommend to your American friends. I would just drive up to Seattle to get the same food but 1/3 of a price in any of the Persian restaurant there. read more

I love just about everything on Caspian's menu. My comfort food is Koobideh (ground beef kebab) with Persian style rice topped with saffron, and grilled tomatoes, fresh herbs and raw onion, and a side of yogurt cucumber salad (Mast-o-Khiar). I've been to many Persian restaurants in my lifetime, throughout the West Coast, Arizona, Texas, and from New York to the Middle East. The Caspian is not only the best taste of Iranian cooking in the greater Seattle area, it's the oldest Persian menu in Seattle. Even the other Iranian restaurant in Seattle and Kirkland were theirs or a former line cook or kitchen staff, before they took their menu and recipes and started their own and called it whatever. But if you know the Persian community and know the restaurants and local culture, everyone's grandma prefers the Caspian as the closest to a home cooked meal. read more

One of the best Persian restaurants in Greater Seattle area! I met Shahryar and Shahram and the rest of their family for the first time at the original location when they had just opened. You can't ask for a nicer family and I not only became a customer but a lifelong friend.It's truly a family run business and their dishes are excellent. I live in Los Angeles now, and I can attest that their soltani, barg chelokebab rivals any restaurant in LA. I visit Seattle every few years and I make sure that I stop by Caspian every chance I get! read more

Overpriced and not the place to visit often. No competition makes this place very expensive and unreasonably so. If you were ever in CA and tried authentic Persian food better than the one served at caspian and for half the price you would know the difference. If yo were ever in Vancouver you would experience the same result as in CA. The only reason this place is exists and somewhat popular is simply because there is no other Persian restaurant available around. Shortly, i wouldn't be visiting this place again. read more

These guys are assholes. The owner had to come out and yell at me to get me to not park in their parking spot. I was going to drop off my car at stage auto center next door and go eat there. but guess what, piece of shit business like this doesn't deserve any business. Even if their parking lot is full they shouldn't come out and yell at customers. You need to go back to hospitality school if you are not laundering money from your pathetic restaurant read more

The food it's ok but overpriced the service is awful The waiters lady never smile always looks like she's mad on the customer who comes in like she's upset that she needs to serve the and the crew pressure you out like they want you to leave the place and while the table quick no enjoy not fun environment The servers looks at you all the time you eat not welcoming and not friendly not recommended there's better places and cheaper to visit read more

Very expensive. Quality was very mediocre and service was very poor. Our server, I think was not really happy serving people. They charge some astronomical amount for the soltani combos. Have never seen such high prices for such little food. I would not recommend the restaurant and would consider going to Seattle or Kirkland and get better food for much much less money. read more

This restaurant is a scam. We got two plate of rice and two plate of kebab the chicken kebab. When we went to check out, the woman said the prize will be $183 we paid she didn't even give us the receipt when we came home. We checked our bank account. She took $231 if you ever eat here, just make sure they do not take extra worst restaurant I have been to read more

This place is expensive but their food is super good. Meat is juicy, fresh and delicious. They have belly dance on Saturdays from 8 pm to 8 30 pm. Loved the food. Service was awesome. I could not find anything wrong about this place. As I said, it is expensive but there is a value to it when you are there. I would go there again for sure. read more

Very arrogant people running this place. Service sucks, food is less than average and the price is way too high. Not a good place to take your business lunch or date. The best improvement they made moving from Seattle is that they now have a clean restroom and for that I give them credit. It took them about 15 years to realize that. read more

I tried Khoresh Bademjan which was very delicious. Also tried tah dig with Ghormeh Sabzi as appetizer which was hugeeeee and sooooo delicious. I wouldn't order main course if I knew their appetizer is that huge! They also serve complimentary salad. I definitely recommend this place if you like middle eastern dishes. read more

Very rude owners and waitress as we walked in. The tall waitress was so unprofessional and ignorant and could not speak english properly! Like she literally had a difficult time taking our order. Not gonna go back if she still works there and if the owners keep their mean and rude attitude. read more

Delicious food and the service is over the top. I almost feel wrong calling it service because they treat you like a close friend. I really like Ameer that guy is super nice and makes your dining experience feel like your with family...minus all the family bickering. :) read more

Food is good but not the best I had. Service is on time but lacks customer obsession - Service providers generally look unhappy. They auto-charge 20% for tip. Ambiance is quiet and mostly welcoming. But if you come with kids you may get some raised eyebrows. read more

You can not a better quality food ever! I recommend you order the BARG KABAB it is like juicy tender beef steak strips...but better :) If it is your first time... go for kabab...not the ground beef ...just the barg...DELCIOUS! try you will love it... read more

Great food. I always order the chicken soltani. You can order the dinner portion during lunch as well. 4 stars because i feel like one of the server is always in a bad mood. She is very short with the customers or maybe it's just me. read more

I have been to this place multiple times and I truly enjoy the food and service. When craving for kabaab and I don't have much time, I call and make a take away order. Great quality food and reasonable price. Love Persian cuisine!! read more