I'm going to keep coming. I highly recommend to everyone! The pomegranate one was sweet and slightly sour. Very bright! I think that one was Fesenjan. Then the Gharmeh Sabzi had yummy spices in it plus parsley and lime! Both were excellent and I will be getting the Kabobs next time which I hope is soon. Also the Beet Salad with feta and walnuts was to die for. read more

This food was delicious. It was made fresh to order, and very well prepared. I ordered take out, and after a 10 min ride home, it was still hot and fresh. I love basmati rice, and this looked plain, but it was sooooo good. The chicken kebob was tender and the beef was so juicy. I'm a FAN! I'll be back read more

Esther’s Persian Cafe - Kebobs - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Bridgeton, Missouri

Every time my family and I eat at Esther's, we are always impressed with the quality of the food and how fresh it is. The service at Esther's is amazing. Highly recommend Esther's! read more

Everything was just ok. I got food here years ago and I remember a little more flavor. Nothing was bad though. The beef and steak are really good! The garlic pickles were different but tasty. read more

Grabbed lunch with a friend at one of my favorite places. It is tucked away in a strip mall off Saint Charles Rockroad. Started with the hummus (the best ever), I chose the Ghormeh Sabzi and my friend went for the Gheymeh eggplant. While waiting for our food we were treated to a new item they are considering putting on the menu, yellow carrot juice. We both gave it a thumbs up and received some great antioxidants for the endeavor. We said that if it doesn't make the menu, we want the option to order it in the future. Ended the meal with baklava for myself and my friend went with Turkish coffee. It was a great afternoon to catch up, relax, and enjoy some downtime in a very busy season. Great owner, chef, and waiter who takes care of his customers. read more

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My daughter and I wanted to eat dinner in our community. We spotted Esther's Persian Cafe in a strip mall. We decided to give it a try. What a wonderful find. We were the only diners at the time. My daughter had pan seared salmon and rice plate. I had a filet mignon kebab with rice and a roasted tomato. We had hummus and pita for an appetizer. We were serviced by the owner who was very kind. The restaurant has been around for about 5 years. All of the food was nice and fresh. The hummus and warm pita was great. The wonderfully seasoned steak was nice and tender. The salmon was flaky and nicely seared. We finished off with a nice piece of baklava. It was slightly sweet and had the nice touch of honey and pistachios. Please support your neighborhood small businesses. We had a great dining experience! read more

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Came here for dinner Sunday night. Nice and cozy restaurant! It was not a busy night so we had the whole place to ourselves! The owner is very friendly and helpful with any menu questions. He said they opened right before COVID in 2020! The humus and warm pita was a DELICIOUS combo. I ordered the salmon that comes with rice and a roasted tomato. Everything was made fresh to order and piping hot when we got it! Delicious flavors and very filling meal. To finish off our meal we got an order of baklava (homemade). Another must try! Support small business and give Esther's a try next time you are looking for a new place to eat! read more

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"If I could give it a 20 out 10 I would. The service, the comfort, the flavors, all blended for an unforgettable experience." That's my wife's review of this place. She isn't on Yelp and I don't prefer this type of food, respectfully. It was clean, everything looked delicious, and my wife was thoroughly satisfied. All wins for me! I sat down with her after shopping in another store in the plaza and the gentleman at the counter was very attentive. She requested a sauce (I forget the name it had cucumber in it) and after a short wait he apologized for the delay because he had to whip up a fresh batch because they were out. That's the service you want. Without hesitation we will be back, and maybe I'll even try something next time! read more

Esther’s Persian Cafe - Hummus and fresh pita bread - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Bridgeton, Missouri

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The continued search for Mediterranean food in STL brings us to Esther's Persian Cafe (EPC). Located in Bridgeton, MO Esther's is a solid restaurant. So solid it worth a rating of 5. A short 15 minute drive from St. Louis International Airport, Ester's is the traditional mom and pop establishment anyone can find a great meal At a reasonable price. Menu has all the classic dishes you expect to see (Kabob, Soulvaki, etc.). As well as delicious salads. Wife ordered the chicken kabob with rice and I went with the beef kabob with rice. Both dishes were perfectly seasoned and rice was moist and complimented the kabobs. We ordered a Persian salad (Diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and lime juice), and absolutely delicious. What meal would be without hummus and pita bread? Esther's served is nice portion of Hummus with fresh pita bread. Esther's has plenty of seating and can reserve tables for intimate parties. Restaurant was very clean and tables were serviced quickly. Everyone should try Esther's for lunch or dinner. Again very reasonable prices and solid service. This is our new go to. We'll be back soon! read more

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Food was delicious. I got the traditional beef stew with kidney beans and lime. Fabulous. I will definitely eat there again. read more

Love this cafe! Every time we come we always say that we don't come enough. Food and service is always outstanding. The gentleman who runs the place does the service and the cooking and is always as nice as can be. Their humus and pita bread is to die for. This time we also tried the cucumber yogurt dip and it was full of flavor. We got the Koobideh kabobs and the filet kabobs, we shared so we could have some of both. They come with rice and a grilled tomato. Everything is flavorful and tender! read more

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First time at Esther's though I've been meaning to try it for years. We started with the hummus and Turkish coffee. The hummus was one of the best we've had and we loved the extra oil drizzle. They provided a lot pita and it would be great to get a bigger serving of the hummus but we enjoyed the rest of the pita and olive oil. The pita was cooked perfectly- a little crispy and soft inside. The Turkish coffee was on the sweet side but robust. We asked about the cucumber yogurt dip. It features mint and one of our friends didn't eat mint and the owner who waited on us and cooked the food to order offered to make it without mint. It was very refreshing and also served with pita bread. For our entrees we ordered the lamb shank, chicken kabobs, beef koobideh and chicken kabob combo and eggplant beef stew. We all really enjoyed our dishes and they were nice size portions for the money. The chicken was juicy with lots of sumac spices and the stew was very flavorful. The koobideh was a bit dry but had lots of flavor. The lamb was fall off the bone tender. All entrees were served with the fluffiest basmati rice and a grilled tomato. There wasn't a side vegetable that would have been nice to add. This place was very quaint but no frills. We will be back. read more

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Our experience this evening was seriously different from the other reviews. I was quite shocked. Maybe this place is under new ownership. We are from out of town but I see that some other reviewers are, too. But we paid a LOT of money for a very sub-par meal tonight. I felt very cheated to pay so much for what we got. My friend is Persian and he said it was the worst Persian food he had ever had. There was a single man running the whole place by himself on a Saturday night. It was a little early so I assumed that was why we were the only ones in the place. My friend ordered the Ghormeh Sabzi and I ordered the Salmon. I thought mine was a kabob because it was listed in the kabob section of the menu. At the top, it says all meals come with broiled tomato and rice which is a very typical Persian meal. The man came back and said he was out of the Guormeh Sabzi so my friend also ordered the salmon kabob. We also ordered Shiraz Salad and Maast khiar. There was no sabzi and bread put out at the beginning of the meal. It was an item you could buy on the old menu but he said he had taken it off because of the pandemic. There were several things like this that there was an excuse made for. The salad was okay but not fresh and no parsley or any spices, just lemon juice. The Maast Khiar was a strange texture and had grated cucumber in it. It just wasn't very good. But the salmon dish was the biggest disappointment. First, it was not a kabob, it was just a medium/small piece of fish. There was no broiled tomato, no saffron drizzled on the rice and the rice was soggy and not very tasty. And this cost $19 a plate! The meal cost $58 plus tip and it was really not good! I do not recommend this place at all. read more

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Cook, server and busser...same gentleman and he did well juggling it all! My fiancé and my first time eating Persian food and it was as a great first experience! Bread and hummus was so yummy I asked for seconds. The kabobs were well seasoned and were crispy with a juicy center. We'll be back. read more

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Amazing food! The owner is wonderful and you know that your money is going to him to support his family and dreams. Everything we ate there was delightful but the Persian salad and the hummus were sublime. I went in July and the salad had ripe tomatoes and crisp cucumbers with a light dressing. I wanted to buy a gallon and eat it for days. The hummus was smooth and creamy with olive oil and fresh baked pita bread. The salmon was light and allowed the flavor of the fish to shine and the beryan had hints of cinnamon. read more

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Delicious food and the owner/cook is delightful! I'm so glad to have stumbled upon this gem of a cafe! read more

Esther’s Persian Cafe - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Bridgeton, Missouri

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We came here during covid and were the only ones eating here. I think they were just newly opened then. It was good then. Now 3 years later, on a Saturday night, they are busy. We were told that on any of the meat orders to expect 30 minutes. So we ordered other things. We wanted to eat quickly and it has still taken about 30 minutes. I guess they have one speed. But, the food IS good. So, you need to know this and give them a chance. As it was 30 minutes either way, we could have ordered what we wanted. Although, that may have taken an hour. When the food came out, it had cold spots in it. The hummus order was incredibly small for $7. I would not order this again, except that I mentioned that it seemed small to the owner. He was great as he sent over another order. I was very happy. I think this particular night, he was slammed. So, for that I do understand. It was good food, but it took a long time. I really wish the owner well as he is running the whole show and working very hard. Give them a try even though my story might not have been perfect. Maybe you will be able to give them 5 stars upon your visit. read more

Had high hopes for this place. The silverware was not clean. That was a little disturbing. We liked the dough and beef skewers. The chicken and walnut beef was a bit too sweet for our liking and the sauce salad was an after thought. Service was prompt and friendly. Ambiance/restaurant decor was lackluster. Place has potential if more put into some of the finer details. read more

Amazing food. Tastes like mom made it. Even my son said it tastes like grandma made the food.

Very very pleased with our experience. The owner was so friendly and accommodating. He even made something off-menu for my young son. The favors were incredible and delicious. Nice quiet space in a busy area. Will be back! read more

Don't be fooled by its unassuming exterior: This place is a gem and you should eat here. Everything is prepared fresh and is absolutely delicious. Attentive service. read more

Esther's is a very casual Persian restaurant in a Bridgeton strip mall with a diner like set up and open kitchen.I enjoyed the food and friendly service. They were short staffed when I was there so service took awhile, but we weren't in a hurry and enjoyed it. The chef was nice enough to divide our appetizers for us so that we could share easier. read more

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I had gheymeh. Delicious! I will definitely be back and recommend just from this one dish!

Delicious food. I assume it is authentic, as I've never had most of the items at other Mediterranean, Arab, Indian restaurants. Flavors are deep and satisfying. Prices are extremely moderate. Hope they can make a profit off them. First time restaurant for them, and the atmosphere and environment are pretty basic. Food takes bit to get to you, but it was cooked up fresh so I was glad for that. Waitress was so nice. Place is clean and relaxing. Definitely worth your visit and multiple returns. read more

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The food was amazing, and the owner is probably one of the friendliest persons I have ever met in St Louis. read more

Esther’s Persian Cafe - Koobideh entree and a Hummus platter to go. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Bridgeton, Missouri

I love Iranian food! The owner was very kind, he even gave my 2 year old a special kabob dinner. If you are trying to pick a dish, I would recommend the Ghorme Sabzi with Tadig. I hope this place does well because this is the only Persian place around. I will visit again and would like to try more dishes! read more

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I love this place, simple cafe and simple menu but the food is very good. Highly recommend the kotlet and gormeh sabzi.

My favorite spot for diner food with a twist. Kebabs & rice are all delicious whatever combination you pick. Great for lunch to dine in & enjoy some tea or for carry out. read more

This place is super cute. It's tiny and unassuming and my type of place. I came here for lunch with two friends and i was very happy with the food! after we sat down, we were given pita and hummus to snack on. both were tasty. one of my friends got the turkish coffee. she let me try a sip. it was thick and rich and delicious. one friend got the fesenjan and me and another friend got the ghormeh sabzi. Both dishes mean a lot to me because a good friend of mine who moved to texas used to make these and feed them to me. since she's moved, i've missed the dishes immensely. and the food here did not disappoint! they tasted like my friend's cooking! the portions were fair for the price and the quality of the food was great! I'll definitely come back again! read more

I was visiting from out of town and the food was excellent. I highly recommend Esther's. The food is authentic and delicious.

Best food I've eaten in a long long time. Service was wonderful and owner made the food right in front of us.

What a wonderful restaurant! The hummus was cool & creamy with a little spicy kick from the cayenne sprinkled on top. The bread was soft & pillowy & flavorful. I had the pomegranate chicken stew which was shredded chicken stewed in a sweet tangy pomegranate sauce with a hefty sprinkling of walnuts on top. Delicious! The tadig was my favorite though. It's a type of rice dish flavored with butter & cooked like a pancake so the bottom gets super crispy. The persian iced tea was nice and strong black tea with a hint of perhaps clove or cardamom? I enjoyed it immensely as it cooled me down on that hot summer day. The decor inside isn't fancy & the food took a bit to arrive (it's cooked to order). But the food is fantastic & the prices were very reasonable. The waitress & owner were very friendly & patient. I'm looking forward to returning & bringing some friends. read more

Better than my own Persian grandmother's cooking! The owner was so kind and generous - his cooking made me feel at home. The tahdig (crispy rice) I'm used to in my family tradition is totally different from the tahdig cooked here so I asked the owner and he taught me that in his region of Iran - Isfahan - the tahdig is cooked with butter and yogurt unlike the one I'm used to which is a crispy rice layer at the bottom of the pot. I had no idea what I was missing! His tahdig was so delicious, I couldn't stop eating it! Seriously, do your taste buds a favor and go here. I highly recommend the ghormeh sabzi, the shirazi salad, the tahdig, and the beef koobideh kabob but you truly can't go wrong with any item on the menu. read more

Go try this place! It is quick, affordable, and healthy food! The owner is the hardest working guy and makes really great food. I love the beet salad and any of the kabobs. My brother had the Kookoo and it was similar to a falafel. You will not be disappointed in the the taste and price of Esther's! I've just moved to Maryland Heights/ Brighton area and this place is going to be a repeat spot for me and my family/friends. read more

We went on a quest for authentic Persian food while visiting from out of town. Esther's was fabulous. The owner made us feel especially welcome and tended to all our needs. From the fresh herb plate and outstanding hummus to the tahdig with both ghormeh sabzi and gheymeh, we were all delighted. Then, the kabob and rice were excellent. Thank you for a splendid meal! read more

I have wanted and craved Persian cuisine in St. Louis for so long. This restaurant has Authentic and delicious Persian food which I so desired and enjoyed. I got the fessenjan which was delicious and complimentary pita and hummus! Delicious. I am so glad this location is here for a girl who misses her fathers cooking and this makes me happy. I will definitely go back and try another menu item. If you enjoy middle Eastern food I highly recommend this sweet spot. read more

Esther’s Persian Cafe - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Bridgeton, Missouri

Wow!!!! There are no words to describe the burst of flavor and authenticity of this wonderful Gem! Thank you!!! read more

Esther’s Persian Cafe - Salad! Yum!! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Bridgeton, Missouri

This place is awesome! The owner, Reza, is super friendly and accommodating. The food is amazing. If you've never had Iranian food you definitely need to give it a try. The blends of spices and herbs you'll find with some of the dishes are super unique and delicious. You're gonna love it here. read more

This is a great find! Went there yesterday after learning about it from the Ethnic Restaurant Fans Meetup. The food is awesome... had the Shirazi salad, which was absolutely delicious, and diced up to order. When we told the chef/owner how much we enjoyed it, he explained how to make it! We also had Gheymeh, a beef stew with yellow split peas... really excellent. And I had a tongue sandwich, also very good. The grilled potatoes that come as a side are great, and healthier than fried. The hummus and flatbread which is served at the beginning was some of the best I've had. The chef/owner and the waitress were very kind and helpful. Their apparent joy in their work and friendliness really rounded out the experience. I'm really glad to have found Esther's Persian Cafe, and expect we'll be regulars here! read more

Yummy, authentic Persian cuisine. I went there with my aunt and her friend (both from Iran). It was a little tough to find because the sign had fallen down but it is two doors down from Chimi's. The owner was a little short staffed since his server had not shown up for the evening but that didn't mean anything for the service. The owner (Chef Reza) was very welcoming and upbeat. He waited on us, and gave us great service, and then cooked our meals. I ordered koobideh kebab and ghormeh sabzi to go for my cousin (because it's her favorite). Everything was done to perfection. No sticky clumps of rice, the rice was perfectly done. The kebab was not greasy, over cooked or over spiced. The meat was fresh and very tasty! It made me want to come back and try everything on the menu! read more

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