Caspian Cuisine

Wonderful, high quality food and service! Our team came here for dinner. We got a variety of appetizers that everyone enjoyed. The menu had options for vegetarians in our group as well. Main course - expertly prepared food, very generous portions. If only this place was closer to our office, we would come more often. It was not super busy when we visited so we didn't have to wait for a table.

One of the most delicious beef and chicken kabobs in the Bay Area. Mouth watering and perfectly cooked. Appetizers and starters were delicious. The only problem for me was the lightning. The restaurant was very dark and I was there for lunch, no music and no Persian vibes. Food and service 5 stars but I wish the atmosphere matched that too.

Amazing and delicious beef kabob! HUGE portions, delicious and tender beef, fresh salad, and yummy grilled tomato! The staff and owner are super friendly and kind. Also comes with some pita bread and yogurt and hummus sauce - so delicious! I would definitely come back!

I recently visited here and absolutely loved it! The Koobideh was incredibly tasty and full of flavor — so juicy and perfectly grilled. 😋 Highly recommend it if you’re a fan of authentic Persian cuisine. Great food and a cozy atmosphere!

Delicious and authentic Persian food! The kebabs were juicy, the saffron rice was perfect, and the staff made us feel so welcome.

Our family had a wonderful dinner at Caspian Restaurant. The environment was warm, welcoming, and family-friendly. The owner personally ensured every guest was well taken care of, which made the experience even more special. The food was absolutely amazing – the beef kebab stood out as my favorite, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. It was the best kebab I’ve had in the Bay Area! The ambience is also very pleasing and adds to the overall dining experience. Highly recommended!

Last night we had the absolute pleasure of having Caspian cater my husband’s 50th birthday, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about the experience. From start to finish, everything was seamless, thoughtful, and delicious beyond words. This was a milestone celebration for my husband, and thanks to Caspian, it became even more special than we imagined. Our friends and family are still talking about the meal, and we’ll definitely be returning — both to dine in and to cater future events. Thank you!

Great Persian spot in Mountain View (and the Bay in general). Lovely owner and staff who are super kind and helpful to costumers. Food is always fresh, atmosphere is nice and service is top notch. I always bring new friends with different backgrounds and they all fall in love with the food. Highly recommend.

Delicious food with generous portions! HUGE PORTIONS!!! and good price! I ordered the beef kabob! Fresh salad, grilled tomato and basmati rice! I loved the pita bread that came with it along with the hummus and yogurt sauce! SO GOOD!! The service is quick and fast. Kind waiter and owner! Highly recommend! Ambiance: peaceful, quiet. Went at 6 PM on a Wednesday night and wasn't too crowded. A nice restaurant that IS NOT noisy!

L Large dining area . Clean and ready to serve. The ambience was they had some music playing that was top best guitar mix via u tube. They might need to find something a little more cultural.the service was fast and precise, but the price was high and the food was great the vegetables and meat fresh and tasty prepared with the tune of ,I would recommend and return, we were able to to have the sampler appetizers that was perfect for our party of 4 people. We were blessed with the meat platter and this was cooked with perfection the lamb was a true treat. The platter was large and delicious with chicken and beef.

Food is excellent, Service, excellent Ambience, excellent Price, worth every dollar

Upon being seated, you get warm pita. Service was quick and employees are so friendly. They are so kind! I got the filet mignon and koobideh combo which comes with two skewers, salad, and rice. My brother got the lamb chops. Lamb chops were so juicy and tender and flavorful. I loved my beef skewers. They were nicely charred and had so much flavor. We also got the tah dig which is crispy rice crust with both their stews (gheimeh and ghormeh stew) Portions are massive and I loved everything I got!

This was a nice spot with good service and generous portions. Parking is convenient since it's attached to a small strip mall. The chicken was delicious, and I loved the variety of vegetables they serve. However, I wasn't a fan of the raw white onions it was the first time I'd seen that in Mediterranean food.

Fantastic food and friendly service. Caspian has a bit of an identity crisis. It's not super clear if it's trying to be a fancier sit down restaurant or a more casual strip mall joint. The decoration and atmosphere are somewhat disjointed with some nice elements, but the TV, cashier, and sign outside keeping it casual. The service is super friendly and welcoming, but very informal. I wish the atmosphere was brighter and more inviting. Don't be deterred though, the food is absolutely fantastic. The kebabs were juicy, perfectly seasoned, fresh, delicious. The rice was perfect. The only element that could have been better was the salad dressing, which tasted like it came out of a bottle. Worth checking out for a casual lunch or dinner.

10/2/2024 Caspian Restaurant 1910 W El Camino Real Mountain View, CA 94040 Went here as a single for a mid-afternoon meal on a Wed. It's in a dying plaza with lots of parking. The interior is a contemporary table and chair setup and clean. I was the only one there at 3 PM. I ordered the beef koobideh, which also had a nice pita, hummus and tzatziki board accompaniment. The kabob was medium well, juicy and spiced to perfection. The rice, tomatoes, salad and pickles were a good match. The quantity was generous and I took about half home for another meal. Great value and flavor, maybe order medium rare next time. Definite repeat.

I don't get why this place isn't filled at all times! No other similar restaurants make koobideh, joojeh kabobs, and dill & fava beans rice as well as they do. Their use of spices is non-matched and the charring is always on point

It was a really great meal. The platter we had was big enough for two rather than just an individual. The kebabs were a bit off for my liking but still ok. The chicken was really good. I the restaurant was empty due to the time we ate so we had no issues with waiting. The lady that was our waitress was really nice and helped my son with his order and give him advice on how to eat some of it. The eggplant dip is some of the best I've had. Here or overseas. I could fill up on that. The only issue I had with the "ambiance" was how dark the latrine was. It's painted black and they only had one light that works in the men's. The dinning area has nice tables and the music was really nice that they had playing. It turned out to be a happy find.

The service they provided was a bit rough. We were waiting to be seated for some time and didn't see anyone. There was only one other pair nearly finished eating at the restaurant, otherwisebit was empty. After some time, some workers showed up and it took them a while to get their help after trying to get their attention. We ended up ordering a fillet mignon and kebab and our friends got the chicken and beef. The chicken and beef looked far better. When we were ordering, it was very awkward as she seemed very confused with my SO's requests. Anywho, when the food arrived, lots of rice spilled into my SO's water and table. The food quality is not the best and the beef was not really a fillet mignon. We felt they gave us something else randomly. Not the best experience, it's a skip for us.

Came here for lunch on Tuesday. It was pretty quiet. We shared babaganoush and mixed kabobs. The plates were quite large, so it seems sharing is encouraged. I think the kabobs are just okay, the rice is very fluffy. The babaganoush can use a little more flavoring. I am most likely be going someplace else for Mediterranean food. The service was pretty friendly and food came at expected time.

Huge plates of food! I'm a big eater so i finished everything on my plate but you can definitely end up with left overs. I wish the plates came with a sauce that I can pour over, i ended up using the sauce that came with one of the appetizers and this elevated the food and was pretty delicious. I also wanted coffee but they didnt have any

Beef and chicken are good. Fillet is not. Overall pretty good: rice, salad and kebab.

The chicken in the Zereshk did it for me! Moist & tender. From the appetizer to the dessert. The food here was extremely satisfying and the cucumber water was refreshing. Portion sizes between the appetizer & entrée balanced out well. We left full and with to-go boxes! Relaxing ambiance. Alena was our server & her husband was the cook! We could not have been more pleased. Highly recommend.

Limited vegan options, but the vegetable mix was tasty. For $20, I just wish it had more variety beyond mostly zucchini. Adding veggies like onions, carrots, bell peppers, and mushrooms would really elevate the dish and provide more flavor and texture. Those are all affordable and pair well on the grill. That said, the owner is a really nice and friendly lady, which made the experience even better!

Great service , friendly people and good ambiance. The food was delicious. We has filet and chicken kabab and kashke bademjoon for appetizer.

Garlic Yogurt Dip 3 sour Smoky Eggplant Dip 3 flavorful, a little kick Rack of Lamb 4 tender, medium flavorful, gets cold fast on medal plate Shish Kebab 3 not as tender Baklava 3 not too sweet, flashbacks

Had their Koobideh, Kashke Bademjan and Salmon Skewer. Koobideh was pretty good and one of the better ones I've had. So flavorful. Not sure what spices or seasonings they use but it was good. The Koobideh Entree came with two skewers of the juicy beefy ground beef kabobs, salad, grilled tomatoes and basmati rice. I ordered Zereshk on the side, which is barberries. It had a sweet and tart flavor, like a cross between cranberries and pomegranate. It was good sprinkle in the rice and the salad. Complemented the Koobideh flavor. The Salmon Entree came with same sides as Koobideh but only one skewer of the grilled salmon. The Salmon was perfectly cooked, juicy, on the salty side. Not fishy at all so fresh good quality salmon. The Kashke Badenjan (eggplant spread) was ok; came with pita bread instead of lavash. The restaurant dining room was nice and had an inviting appeal. For the 2 entrees, side of Zereshk and appetizer, the cost was around $92 including tax without tip.

Met up with some friends for lunch a few days ago.... Pros: parking! Lots of seating, we were only 1 of 2 parties there. Helpful, well, one helpful waitstaff who noticed we we're planning on double ordering on salad, she gave us good advice, so that we were able to switch our order (note: all entrees come with decent size salads!) Cons: one server was not friendly. She kept giving weird looks to one friend, and I wasn't the only person who noticed. Food: some parts tasty (salmon kabob was cooked well), chicken was ok, beef was ok too. Pita seemed store bought, nothing special about it. The beef kabob was the only one with two skewers. The chicken and salmon only came with one skewer, my husband thought that the menu noted to skewers per kebab order, so you should double check that if you plan to order kabobs! Their baklava is made fresh in-house, although I still feel like the Gilroy spot (Mr. Falafel), is/was way better when it comes to baklava! Not sure we'd come back... the one waitstaff was quite off-putting. If you go, hopefully you get the friendly one!

Caspian was an AMAZING restaurant! Thanks Yelpers for helping me find this place. My wife & I love Mediterranean food & found this place via a Yelp search while trying to find a place to eat going down to the Mountain Winery for a concert. My chicken & ground beef skewers were completely juicy (as the owner promised), perfectly grilled, & seasoned. Totally flavorful. My wife's beef stew dish with spinach & beans (feijen?.... Forget the name of it) was really delicious & unique as well (but my wife thought it could have used more actual chunks of beef). The baba ganoush was smooth & smoky. We would totally come back if in the area. Come support this small business!

I come here almost everyday and the food is awesome and I love it. The staff are very nice and kind.

Don't understand why they don't have lines out the door and around the corner. The food is THAT good and served beautifully. Persian food is fantastic and this place is probably my favorite. Great for takeout too

A colleague and I stopped by here for lunch since we were in the area. The decor was just beautiful! I loved how the wine bottles were arranged on the wall and loved the artwork. I ordered the salmon kabob that comes with grilled vegetables, basmati rice, and salad on a very large, round plate. Delicious! The salmon was very tender. I would've like a couple extra pieces of salmon since there were more vegetables than salmon, and it was $32.95.

Been wanting to try this Mediterranean Restaurant and finally we're able to go since we're in the area. The foods we ordered were delicious and generous in portions. The staff were efficient and quite tentative. The ambiance was nice and the decorations were simple. We'll be back since everyone liked the foods.

We were in Mountain View for the art and wine festival and remembered Caspian Restaurant. We've been here a few times, but this would be my first time reviewing it. It's a nice restaurant with good ambiance and possibly date worthy. We came at an off hour but there were still some people having a late lunch like us. And as we ate, more people were coming in. It seems like a popular spot! The lady that sat us was very nice and welcoming. We chatted a bit and then she took our order. We decided to start off with Kashke Bademjan which is puréed eggplant, Caramelized onions, tahini sauce and mint. I ordered a chicken kabob plate that came with a salad and rice and bf ordered a beef plate (koobideh and filet mignon) with salad and rice. Kashke bademjan was delicious and flavorful. 5/5 Chicken kabob plate was very good. Chicken was tender and tasty, rice was fluffy and salad was good. 4/5 Filet mignon and koobideh plate was good though the filet mignon was tough. BF liked the koobideh better. Otherwise it filled him and he was satisfied. 4/5 Portions are generous and service is attentive. Can't ask for anything more! We enjoyed our meal and will be back again!

This is a great Iranian place to come get your favorite Kabobs! && Ghormeh sabziiii && gheimeh stew! The ambiance is pretty & clean with great decoration and fresh hot chi at the door! The service is amazing & they are so sweet & kind!! Best Persian food I've had in a long time! Had to come all the way from Santa Cruz for this!

They seem like really nice people and I was super excited to get chicken kebab and filet mignon only to end up getting chicken kebab which was very delicious and ground beef super upsetting as I took it to go and didn't get to eat there because I had to go back to work to find out. I paid double price for ground beef.‍. I paid $70 for just myself to have lunch today and I got chicken and ground beef.

Thanks for the good service Food tastes really good, best persian cuisine in bay area I have ever been to, good size of dish.

Thank you for your delicious food and good service, and the behavior of the restaurant staff, they are very friendly and very quick to serve, and also thank you to the restaurant management for all your good service, including food and appetizers, as well as the quality of the food.

Great food & customer service! Ordered beef kabab; it was a large dish & cooked & seasoned perfectly!

Felt like going to an up-scaleish Mediterranean restaurant on a Friday night. DishDash is our usual spot, but I was in the mood to try something different, so we ended up here. Didn't realize how close to my place it is. I've noticed that similar Mediterranean restaurants tend to have a darker theme typically (in terms of lightning), but that wasn't the case here. Brightly lit. We went quite late and got seated pretty easily, opted for indoor seating over outdoor. The food, We wanted one appetizer to share and two entrees. We'd noticed that the Mediterranean sampler (platter) had a lot of good reviews and decided to go for it. And we regretted ordering this. Not for the reason you'd think though. The dish was humongous. The amount of pita, and the number of dips were staggering, add falafel and dolma to that. (most of it authentic and delicious, especially the dolma). It was waaaay too much for two people. We were full by the time we finished this dish, LOL. We checked the reviews but forgot to check the pictures and ask them how big it would be. Go for it only if you have at least 4 people. The server told us, "good luck on finishing your food" while he served us this. Wish he'd said this while we were ordering! And then the main courses came, - Chicken Kabob Plate (Joojeh - Thigh): went with this on their recommendation, was confused about which chicken to go for. The chicken and rice were both flavorful, but I wish the chicken was a little more tender. I expect the most tender chicken at Mediterranean restaurants! Salad was nice. - Beef Kabob Plate - I did not taste this but herd good things from my friend. Well, we could barely finish a third of our mains and took the rest home. They gave good variety in terms of the different versions of the same type of protein they offer (ex: chicken kabob, ground chicken) so I think I'll probably be back to try their other dishes. Hoping for their most tender chicken next time! Maybe I'll come to grab a quick lunch wrap to keep it light.

I have no idea who has written the 5 star reviews. We were in Mountain View, and looked for restaurants that had a parking lot. That is the only compliment I will give this restaurant, even tho there were no open parking spots in this strip mall. There is a musty odor when you walk in. The one person service for whole restaurant is good. But food is ways below par. Falafels were raw inside. They did not have ground chicken kebabs. The thigh kebabs were also uncooked and raw on inside. And so was the salmon. There was hardly any seasoning to food, really tasteless. No butter was served with rice, which is a standard at all Persian restaurants. We had to ask 3 times for hot sauce. We packed everything and brought it home to cook and give to our dog. Bathrooms are dark, dingy and depressing. There are far better places in the Bay Area. Please do not waste your time and money. Now to wait and see if we will get upset stomachs with raw beans, fish and meat!!

One of the top places for Persian food in the bay area. Really good kebabs and outstanding quantity and quality of meat used. 10/10 for everything that was on my plate.

We try Persian food once a month and have tried most Persian restaurants in the Bay Area and this was the first time at Caspian. Got seated promptly on a Friday night at 7PM. There were only a few other tables occupied. Ordered the Tahdig with two stews and must-o-moseer for appetizers and the chicken/beef koobideh, chicken and koobideh combo for entrees. I was informed that there is not Ghormeh Sabzi stew and they were out. The server mentioned they will substitute with another stew if OK. I said no problem. We got served the yogurt appetizer which was great but lacked more shallot flavor. But presentation was beautiful. Next we were served our entrees (still no tahdig!!) and the server mentioned they are out of the crispy rice!!! So there would be no other appetizer!! We enjoyed the meal, the kabobs were juicy and right on the spot!! The rice was nice and fluffy. Must warn you, if you are a big eater, the rice portions are very small!! When we were half way through the entree, our tahdig appetizer shows up with both stews!! For an appetizer that they were out of tahdig and ghormeh stew to show up at the end of dinner, it was magic as it takes a long time to make both!!! Icing on the cake was, they charged the full amount for the appetizer that magically appeared at the end of the dinner (also very small size). The customer service, and higher cost for all items was a definite turn off and we won't be back. Will stay with other Persian favorites!!

First time here. Warm and friendly staff, food is delicious and presented in such an impressive manner. Kebabs were flavorful and moist. Salad was fresh and zingy. Only miss was rice that was plentiful but lacked flavor. I wished it was cooked in some richly flavored broth. Ambience was very calm and had a truly relaxing meal.

I just moved to the area and was looking for a good Persian restaurant to make me get a taste of home. I throughly enjoyed the koobideh, ghaymeh, and the kashkeh e bademjaan was amazing. Service was great and prompt. Would recommend.

We love Caspian! The food is delicious and the staff are very friendly. We've been getting takeout from Caspian weekly for over four years. Highly recommended!

Wow! I can see why this restaurant is reviewed well. The food here is amazing! Ordered the filet mignon and beef kabob (soltani) which came with basmati rice and grilled tomatoes. Something so simple was so delicious. I could not stop eating it. Also ordered the baba Ghanush with bread and tomato on the side. Sooooo goood. I enjoyed the food here! Even ordering out was a great experience because they were packaged well. Definitely try this place if you haven't already!

I really love Mediterranean cuisine, and my recent experience at Caspian Cuisines was such a treat! We decided to try their sample platter which came with an array of assorted appetizers: hummus, baba ganoush, yogurt dip, crispy falafel balls, dolmas and freshly baked pita bread that came out warm. We also tried the Beef Kabob that comes with Persian rice, grilled tomato and salad, Tah dig which I've been craving this crispy rice dish for a while, and Gheimeh, an Iranian stew that's topped with thinly sliced potatoes. Our servers were so attentive throughout the meal as well. Finally we could not leave without some tea and baklava that totally satisfied my sweet tooth! I was so glad to find this spot in Mountain View and will definitely return!

Went for Dinner Food - 5/5. Pita bread was warm and just thin enough. Hummus had great consistency with bits of spice to liven up the flavor. Shallot yogurt shocked me on how such a simple dish can be so incredibly delicious! The slightly sweet and zingy shallot flavor was prevalent throughout the yogurt, which was perfect as an addition to just about everything. Koobideh had great sear on it with a firm bite that gave the skewer texture. Lamb chops were seared well with a distinct yellow hue from its seasoning. It was a little more cooked than I would have liked, especially near the bone, but it was still tender and seasoned well. Salad was refreshing, the tomato's natural sweetness was intensified from the grilling and the rice was fluffy. Stew and rice sampler really showcased authentic flavors and plating styles that I've never seen before. One stew was hearty with beans and tender meat, the other had a nutty texture from pistachios and the red stew had a rich tomato flavor with an amusing topping of french fries. Both polo options were fluffy with either a hint of sweetness from the raisins or earthy notes from the herbs. Service - 5/5. Very accommodating and kind service! I'm not certain if the pita comes regularly with two dips as a service, but they were most appreciated. She noticed how much we were enjoying the shallot yogurt and brought us even more. The atmosphere and her kind smile made the entire experience feel very welcoming. Value - 5/5. The culinary experience was fantastic in flavor, authenticity and variety. I love a good sampler platter and they had multiple options that let you try a multitude of their offerings. Portion sizes were huge with fair pricing at $28 for the stew sampler and $41 for the meat combo. Excellent Iranian restaurant! Parking - Mall Lot (Free)

This space was very welcoming. My girlfriend and I ordered the Caspian Special and the wonderfully kind server said that it might be too much food for us. It was too much!! Very delicious and we had two separate meals as leftovers and the staff was super kind to my date.

Tonight was a disappointment for me and my family. Been here several times but left tonight knowing we won't be back. It's obvious there is no tasting of their cooking as flavoring was off on several dishes. Sirazi was bitter as can be...which is not the taste one expects. Rice was flavorless...no butter or seasoning. Koobideh was dry and unfortunately no amount of somac could help it. Lastly, tadiq was soft, like soggy soft. ‍ Much better options out there for family dinner, which cost over $350!

First time visiting from SF. Quality of ingredients used is evident with service to match. Love the old school hand hammered metal platters... Noticed lots of togo during lunch hour which is always a good sign. Highly recommend this Persain restaurant.

Absolutely loved this place! Their tahdig is crispy perfection. Highly recommend for an authentic Persian meal!"

Mi friend and I met cat Caspian Cuisine on a Tuesday at 6:15 pm three weeks ago. We enjoyed the food and told them so when they asked us. They requested a yelp review and we said OK, but then around 7:30 they kept coming interrupting our conversation, which we didn't like. At 7:55 pm they said they were closing. We were very surprised, as Google has them listed as open until 9 pm (even to this day!) I made a mistake and used the wrong credit card, but since I am rarely in the area (I went specifically to dine there that night!), it has taken me to today to stop by and request a transfer to another card. The response from the same lady who asked us for a review was a dismissive "oh, we changed our system, I cannot do it." And she just moved on to the next person who was processing a to-go order. I do not believe that you cannot keep your accounting current just because you change your payment system. What if you get audited? Are you going to say that to the IRS, for example? I had the $100 receipt, of course! She didn't even ask me!! So I am not satisfied at all because a reimbursement and re-credit is, I understand, an inconvenience, but on the other hand, a very normal operation to be expected from a customer, especially one you would like to see come back!

Came here on a Friday night with a small group. I called for reservations a few days in advance, but the person on the phone told me no reservations were needed and to just come in. When I arrived, it only took about 10 minutes to be seated. They had a full house so we waited for one table to finish up and they cleaned it quickly. The woman serving us was very sweet and attentive, making sure everything was to our liking. I tried the Doogh; it's a very acquired taste but was good. We also shared a couple appetizers and everything tasted great! For my main, I ordered the beef koobideh and it was delicious! Probably one of the best in the Bay Area. It was cooked to perfection. It comes with basmati rice and a side salad. The portions are very big, enough to take home and enjoy the following day.

Very delicious and tasteful food, authentic, healthy, and great service too! I like the food is not salty. Some expensive restaurants can have very salty food, but this restaurant's food is lightly salted, and tastes great! Oh the guitar background music just make everything so relaxing.

Was craving Persian food, drive to Caspian restaurant. Wow such incredible delicious food with excellent services. Plenty of parking space easy axes, I was beyond impressed. Recommend definitely and coming back .

We have been to this location twice and just love the food and service ! Wish they had a second restaurant or it was a bigger restaurant. The ambiance is great and family oriented. Definitely will go again.