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    4.5 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Kashke Bademjan with a small side of hummus and fresh pita bread
    Diane W.

    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.

    Masha K.

    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.

    Saffron rice
    Ken D.

    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!

    Pita!
    Ray L.

    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!

    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!

    Shallot Yogurt(Mast-O-Moosir)
    Rose R.

    My Fiance and I come here every now and then when we are craving Persian food. My Fiance is from Iran and his favorite dip is the mast o moosier it tastes very fresh and their pita is very soft. I like to order the Gheymeh and we share the chicken kabob. Both the steak kabob and chicken are very flavorful and tender, very well cooked and their rice is very buttery soft and fluffy. I would rate 5 stars but sometimes the lady that works on weekends can be a bit rude. We had an unpleasant experience one weekend when we asked to be seated in a bigger table because the tables for 2 are just way too small. She let us sit there but then some other guys came in and needed the bigger table...I assumed she didn't know we spoke Farsi and they started to say rude things but once she found out we could understand she seemed a bit embarrassed. I feel like when you work in these types of jobs you shouldn't be rude and talk about your customers because you never know if they will understand you or not. It's simply unprofessional. Either way it's not a huge deal we just go when she isn't there.

    Chicken Kabob
    James E.

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

    Adam G.

    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.

    Winston C.

    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).

    Koobideh (beef kobab) and chicken thigh Combo
    Jacob S.

    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.

    Chicken & Beef Kabob
    Mary S.

    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!

    Beef kabob
    Sho R.

    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.

    Kashke Bademjan
    Nat P.

    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!

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    Ask the Community - Caspian Restaurant

    Are there any Vegan options?

    Are they really open 24 hours?

    Hi no it’s a mistake thank you

    Is there a bellydance?

    Nó sorry

    Is this Halal?

    Yes

    Is the 20% off take out order still on?

    No.

    I read this place allowed dogs if you sat out on the patio. Is this no longer the case?

    Yes. It is. To my knowledge, the owners are pretty nice and if you ask them they won't even provide a bowl of water for your dog.

    Is all the meat Zabihah halal?

    The menu says the meat is halal and the best thing for you to do to find out more is to send a message to the restaurant itself which you can do on yelp.

    Is this place halal?

    Yup

    Is this place serves liquor?

    Wine

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    This was our first time coming here and we came here on a Friday night. It was moderately busy and…read morewe were sat right away. They had live music which I think might be a weekend thing but I'll need to confirm. Our server came over and welcomed us and took our drink order and let us know if we had any questions. We ordered an appetizer to start and it came out fairly quickly. The ambiance was very friendly and nice. One of ladies who I think was the owners tried to get me to dance with everyone but I'm very shy so I respectfully declined. Another table was there for a birthday and we're all dancing, it was a fun vibe! What we ordered: Appetizer: Crispy Rice (Tahdig) With Ghormeh Sabzi And Gheimeh Bread Cheese and walnuts Main: Baghali Polo Mix Saffron Rice With Koobideh Combination Chicken Kabob Beef Koobideh Dessert: Tea Faloodeh And Ice Cream This was probably the best kebab I've had and the portions are generous. I really loved the service and all the food. And would for sure be back!

    Ordered the Kashk Bademjoon appetizer to share and I enjoyed it more than my main dish. It was…read moremashed well, creamy, and wasn't too salty or anything. The lavash was warm, soft, and paired well with the overall appetizer. For my main dish, I tried the Koobideh and chicken thigh combo to share. The Koobideh was tender and had a nice chew, the chicken thigh could've been a bit more tender/juicy, the roasted veggies gave the dish a nice crunch and the rice was prepared well. But, the overall dish felt like it was lacking seasoning/flavor and missing something maybe a sauce perhaps. I ended up putting some of the eggplant mixture on top of the Koobideh and chicken which gave it a bit more flavor since it was lacking. My husband ordered the bbq combo wrap which included both Koobideh and chicken along with onions and tomatoes. Same goes for the wrap, it was a solid wrap--but felt like it was missing something. I did enjoy the crispness of the wrap though. Would I come again? Probably not, as I've had better elsewhere. Service was friendly but they could've been a bit more attentive in refilling our water without having to ask especially since we were the only ones dining in at the time. Ordering is by QR code. Plenty of tables and floral decor, but it's a pass for me.

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    We came here with a party of 11 and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience from…read morebeginning to end. With a group that large, accuracy and organization really matter, which is why it was concerning when our server insisted on taking all of our orders without writing anything down. As expected, several of our meals came out wrong. We were understanding and gave the restaurant a chance to fix the mistakes, but even after the food was remade, a few of the orders were still incorrect. That made the situation even more frustrating. On top of that, we had to wait an additional 45 minutes, which is a long time when people in your group are sitting there hungry while others have already been served. What made the experience worse was that nothing was done to make up for the inconvenience. There was no meaningful apology, no effort to compensate for the repeated mistakes, and no sense of urgency in resolving the issue. The food itself was mediocre at best, so unfortunately it did not make up for the poor service. Overall, the service was disorganized, the food was underwhelming, and the entire experience was frustrating. I would not return based on this visit.

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    Ordered the combo beef and chicken, combo beef and shrimp, and the chef's platter for our…read moreappetizer. Everything was delicious and fulfilling and I was surprised on the size of the skewers and pieces of meat and shrimp. They definitely don't skimp out and give a good amount of protein. I enjoyed dipping my meats in this green sauce that was provided on our table--it added a nice spicy kick to my overall meal. The rice was seasoned well, meat was cooked to a perfect medium and wasn't overcooked, chicken wasn't dry, shrimp was great too, and the bread was nice and soft. As for the appetizer, I'm not sure what everything was, but everything on that plate was so good. I'm not a fan of lamb, but the items on the chef's platter were good and didn't have that lamb aroma and taste--I wouldn't even think it was lamb lol. But the one that stood out to me the most was the eggplant which was prepared well and I enjoyed the meat sauce that was drenched on top. This restaurant had a warm environment--white table, nice candlelit dinner, and fast service. Great for a date night or family dinner.

    The Owner is never there anymore. I wonder why?…read more The food is getting worse. The pallaw/challaw is still SO dry!! The lamb is never cooked as directed. If you ask for MEDIUM RARE, then please serve the meat as ordered!! The shrimp kababs are also served over cooked! Finally, having a giant bowl of after dinner mints just sitting at the front, with no cover is truly disgusting and unsanitary!! I wonder if they have a current Certificate from the Public Health Department...

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