Probably my favorite lunch spot in all of San Rafael. Their kofta is fantastic, and their shirazi salad always refreshes. Get the Persian tea, it's amazing. read more

Came back here really hoping my first experience was just an off day, but unfortunately it wasn't. Pretty disappointed this time around. For me, rice is kind of the baseline for a good Persian spot--if that's not right, it's hard to overlook. The rice tasted old, clumpy, and just not fresh, which was a big letdown. The koobideh didn't help much either... it fell pretty flat and didn't have the flavor or texture I was expecting. The service and ambience did not make up for the food quality, either. Honestly, it's a bummer because this is basically the only Persian option in Marin, and I really wanted it to be good. Was hoping to become a regular, but not sure I'll be coming back after this visit. read more

Kababbq Grill & Café - Hallmark Dessert: Faloodeh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Rafael, California

I just moved back in the area and stopped by on Sunday. The food quality was just as good as I remember it. I had the lamb kebabs with a side of the humuus and cucumber and tomato salad. My DH had the steak kebab and chicken koobideh with rice and humuus. Both entrees were delicious and the meats were grilled perfectly. The owner, Ali, waited on us and was very friendly and welcoming. We'll be back! read more

Love how fresh their food here, we went al fresco bec we have a pup with us. Service is quick and food is very good. They have enough space inside. Special shoutout to Mr Avo next door... very nice gentleman! read more

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This hidden gem is a MUST! The food was wonderful. I got the combo A with Chicken Breast with half saffron rice half shirazi. My husband got Joojeh kabob with salad and shiravi. The meat was flavorful and the shiravi was light and tasteful! Of course we got pita bread on the side with Persian tea. The service was wonderful. The staff were very attentive and the ambiance feels like your being welcomed into someone's home. We will be coming back next time we are in the area. Thank you for the great food and wonderful hospitality. read more

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So fresh and delicious! Healthy, too. Our family loved the chicken, lamb and veggie wraps (Ali's special style) with Mast-O Khiar, grilled veggies and shirazi salad. read more

Out of the way family friendly Persian flavors. Excellent and authentic Tadiq. Friendly service. Reasonable prices. Not fancy but staff is very friendly and helpful. read more

Kababbq is solid, satisfying, and it never disappoints (and it's fun to say). After a long day of work I sometimes like to pick up kababbq as a treat on the way home and it's always worth it. Everything I have tried from here is so delicious, but my tried and true is the chicken joojeh plate read more

Kababbq Grill & Café - Takeout chicken joojeh! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Rafael, California

They are very nice and get my order right! Good kabobs! Great for take out. And bigger orders

Service was quick, food was flavorful ambiance mellow. Not a lot of people even though the waitress said they were packed when we arrived which was a little after 1pm on a Friday First time here, when the check came we were surprised to see a cash side for paying and then a credit side for payment two separate columns with different prices. Almost 5.00 more when paying on a card. So I would suggest bringing cash. Sine they charged us more for using card, I opted to give them 5.00 less on the tip. When we do comeback we are carrying cash. The amount of food is huge just know we walked out with half of the plates pictured. read more

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Good food, great service! Server (owner?) was awesome, super patient and attentive, nice, knew the menu we'll, and warned us that lamb takes a little longer to cook. Kebab plate was delicious, meat was super tender, yogurt tastes fresh Persian burger was also really good and the fries are awesome! No complaints on the lamb wrap and it was cooked exactly as requested. Great food and service, wonderful experience and will come back. **parking sucks but it's not their fault read more

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Last week I ordered a large family platter (over $100) online for a 4:15pm pickup. I received a text stating that the order would be ready at 4:15. When I arrived at 4:20 I was told that the order was never received. They verified the order was made but did not print it in the kitchen due to some glitch. I was told I would have to wait 25-30 minutes for the order. Additionally, I asked to purchase three sides (yogurt dip, hummus and babaganoush) and was told they were not available. I waited for the order and could not believe how poorly it was packaged. No accommodations were made. This restaurant lost a long time customer. read more

Delicious lamb cooked to perfection . Quick service. Large portions. Lots of choices of entrees. I would definitely recommend and am planning on going again. read more

The food is excellent. Khoobideh and lamb kabab are so tender and delicious. The staff are so friendly and they can speak different languages. I highly recommend this place to all Bay Area residents who are looking for delicious food. read more

Food is a 3 out of 10. Not much flavor. Small portions. Charges extra a a few tiny pieces of pita that tasted like cardboard. $29 steak was worth about $19 and the $21 chicken was worth about $16. A lot of nerve charging these prices for this food in the canal. I'd pass on this place and go to Nick the Greek which is much better. read more

We are so glad that we found a restaurant that really knows how to bring an authentic home style and personal touch to their food. The kebabs are perfectly spiced and cooked, high-quality meat There are many side dishes to support the meat dishes that we love as well. I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Great food! Best for to go orders. My favorites is the Family B special. The falafels are very good, too.

Food: good, fast serving Service: fast it was nice Ambiance: rustic style its ok If i am in the area, will try again read more

Kababbq Grill & Café - Wish the pita was hot - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Rafael, California

Very good Persian food. The barg and joojeh tasted like authentic Persian food from Iran. It's a little pricey, but understandably for the freshness and quality of the food. read more

Ordered the chicken kebab. Seasoning was fine but after biting into one the larger pieces it was not fully cooked. It had a rubbery texture. I sent two undercooked pieces back to the kitchen. It was fully cooked then but the overall experience was not good. I always enjoy Persian style rice, This rice was not fluffy as one would expect. Instead it was overly "wet" and not at all enjoyable. I always finish my rice but left half of it on the plate. Overall, not a good experience. I wouldn't eat here again. read more

I haven't been here in years and now I know why: it's even worse than I remembered. Unfortunately, the rising foods costs have probably affected the quality of the food for the worse. The lamb was overly chewy. The salad was okay, but may have been leftover from lunch: not much crunch left in the cucumber pieces. The pita was there strangest pita I've ever seen: very thin and cut into precise rectangles a little smaller than the cards in a deck of cards. You pay 75 cents for 8 or 10 of them. The best part of the restaurant was the woman at the front, who was very helpful in explaining the menu choices. read more

Kababbq Grill & Café - Pita bread and hot sauce - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Rafael, California

Restaurant has no ambiance. Boxes stacked on chairs. Catering food warmers laid out on tops of shelves in the dining room. Music went from loud Spanish to nothing. Empty wine racks nailed to the wall. Server yelling at the kitchen workers telling them they don't know how to prepare the dishes. Overall just a sense of messiness. What saved it from a 1-star rating was the food. It was tasty and well-seasoned. Not in a "sit in the restaurant and enjoy it" way, but rather it would have been good for take-out. Indeed, while my table partner and I were the only customers dining in the restaurant the whole time we were there, Uber eats drivers and people coming in to pick up their meal-in-a-bag were plentiful. So if you're on your way to the park, or are late coming home from work, call ahead and order a lamb shish-k-bob or a chicken or beef wrap. They'll likely be tasty. read more

Honestly kinda sucked. Maybe it's because we DoorDashed instead of going in person, but everything was just...bad in some way or another. The hummus was bland and tasted like tahini and water (despite this it did have great texture.) over dinner we called it such things like "muted" and "flavorless." The meat in our wraps was well prepared but all the sauce and spices were at the bottom of a soggy tortilla or whatever holds the stuff in. Garlic fries where soggy and made with jar garlic instead of fresh (which like, I do at home but this is a restaurant and it don't take much to mince garlic.) I'd have to edit this meal pretty hard to enjoy it. I was excited to try food outside my comfort zone but this...was a bad first impression. read more

I must say, the food is delicious!! I've eaten here and take out many times and it's ALWAYS fresh and scrumptious! When we have our office meetings, this is my go to place for orders. Our entire staff loves the food and we always look forward to office meetings because we will all have happy tummies! I highly recommend this place!! read more

Ate here for the first time in several years this weekend, and enjoyed the lunch. Atmosphere is laid back- def not formal. Nice covered outdoor seating in front. Loved the crispy rice- tadhig! So yummy- technically my appetizer but more my main dish. Also liked the hummus and falafel plate with the lavash bread. Good iced tea. Will be back. read more

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The shish kabob and chicken kabob were great. Seasoning was good and they were grilled perfectly. Medium rare on the beef, tender but cooked on the chicken. Salads were good. Grilled veggies were good. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while as it was recommended by a friend. I'm so glad I did because it was so good. I will definitely be ordering again and again thank you. read more

Came here for lunch one summer day. The area is in a boat storage area and not up to date, nice and kind of sets a bad tone for the place. Someone made a cute effort on the patio by planting fresh herbs and tomatoes but it ends there. I noticed most people we're ordering takeout and I see why. The restaurant itself looks old, sticky, and like it needs a deep cleaning. Their storage of goods and takeout materials has encroached into the dining area and looks awful. No decor. Dark. The guy who took our order was nice but $40 for a wrap and a chicken salad is way too much. Both my lunch date and I were concerned about food safety and getting sick...not something you should be thinking when you order. Flavors were lacking. Freshness questionable and they were out of salad. Bottom line. I won't be back. Try at your own risk read more

Kababbq Grill & Café - the outside of a restaurant - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Rafael, California

Food very good. Waitress was grumpy, cold so this not appreciated. Dining space small and unappealing. Very dark in there. I suggest take out if you want their food read more

Excellent little Persian/Mediterranean restaurant off Francisco Blvd, in the little strip mall across from the marina. Nice atmosphere in the restaurant, great service from our waitress Anna, and very tasty food. I got the vegetable kabob with saffron rice and shirazi (cucumber tomato onion salad with lemon mint dressing). Absolutely delicious! Tim got the koobideh (mixed beef & onion) kabob with saffron rice and salad. He said it was also yummy. Not spicy at all, but very well seasoned. Great prices. Total bill was $29. read more

Kababbq Grill & Café - Vegetable kabab with saffron rice and shirazi - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Rafael, California

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We love this place. We order the Family A with Chicken Thighs and Cornish Hen as our additional skewers. The juices all meld into something amazing. The meat is probably the best Ive had in the bay. So juicy and flavorful! read more

Kababbq Grill & Café - Family A - two beef skewers, chicken thigh, cornish hen, though we ate some of the meat! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Rafael, California

The best Mediterranean food we've had in a while! If you come with more than 1 person, order the family meal. You get the extra lavash bread and herbs and a lot more food! Also I highly recommend the lamb and Cornish game hen. Both were very juicy and flavorful. If it were closer to where we lived, I'd get it for catered parties. Falafel wrap also was a good size and looked great. read more

For a hole in the wall in an alley by the San Rafael canal, this place is a revelation. The space is a little grungy, but the food is fresh and delicious, the people who work there are friendly and skillful, and they play great jazz on the sound system. I was just looking for a decent falafel. I've been back three times now, and it never disappoints. read more

We just had lunch here, sitting outside with our Morkie Poo Bella. It reminded us to come more often. We ordered the warm eggplant appetizer, which is creamy and delicious on the lavash provided. We also got the Combo A, which is koobideh with a choice of sides (we got 1/2 saffron rice and 1/2 green salad with lemony dressing). The Persian tea with sugar cubes and the baklava are a wonderful way to wrap up this meal. Check it out! read more

We like this small and authentic place it's hidden behind a carpet store near a boatyard "marina". Great is the huge parking around the store. We often go here for just a glass of Wine (ice tea) and some bites. The taste is really authentic and I love kebabs (beef or chicken skewers). The people there are great, friendly, and accommodating. But I have to say they are a bit pricey though. We still come back and sit outside since it is worth it! read more

Kababbq Grill & Café - Just a lazy day enjoying to be alive! Everyday is a gift! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Rafael, California

I was having the Mazda serviced today so I had made a lunch date w/ Nancy since I was going to be in Marin. I had forgotten about this place but she had found it on Yelp. We drove into the right alley, since her phone was directing her, but we didn't see the restaurant. We drove to the end, turned around and went back out, turned right, went into the next alley and asked someone, who directed us to where we had been before. This time we found it. I had a glimmer of a memory that I had been there before but couldn't remember the details. Nancy had a glimmer of a memory that we had been there together but it wasn't until I got home and reread my Yelp review that I remembered. They have outdoor seating but we sat inside at a 4top. The lovely young woman who served us was sweet and helpful. She gave us menus. I looked over the options and ordered almost the exact same thing I had the first time. At least I'm consistent! I got one skewer of koobideh, mast-o-kahiar and hummus. This time, instead of dough, I ordered Persian tea to drink. Nancy ordered a falafel salad and drank water. Everything was delicious and we had a lovely visit. It was so much nicer than sitting alone in the waiting room at the Mazda dealer. They have one gender neutral bathroom, immaculately clean and nicely decorated, through the curtain on the left of the counter and all the way back. read more

order all the time it's amazing I love the Mediterranean burger I get it every time! All my co workers always order also! I'm putting in this order right now haha! I work right down the street and its always good. read more

Food was fresh and delicious, homemade. The chicken was moist and everything was seasoned well and made to order. I would definitely come again!! read more

Food was good I had the filet with rice and it was perfect. Hummus was good also. Service was good. Food came out pretty quickly. Place could use a remodel. Need brighter lighting when you drive by it looks like they are closed. read more

great food and super friendly customer service, I just wanna highlight Ayesha's service. I have been Kebab Bbq customer over the last 13 years, she is definitely the best employee in the last 13 years. quality of the food it's been consistently excellent, highly recommended. read more

Kababbq Grill & Café - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Rafael, California