Divan Grill and Lounge

I had no idea Old Town Tustin had Persian food until visiting Divan Grill & Lounge the other night for a birthday dinner! The restaurant is hidden away on a corner street in the area and has casual and relaxed vibes, with many hookah vessels available within the restaurant. But the food and service are solid! Even with a large group, the service and food was paced reasonably. And the food was enjoyable. We got to try a trip of dips - tzaziki, hummus, and warm eggplant. The tzaziki was really refreshing and the eggplant was a nice warm hug in the mouth - so a nice contrast. The hummus was creamy and smooth and the flavor was decent too. For the main entrees, we had the salmon, chicken, and beef koobideh. The salmon had crispy skin and was pretty flaky but more well cooked. The chicken was tender (seemed to be mostly thighs, which I'm a fan of) and very flavorful. And the beef koobideh was also very tender and probably my favorite bite of the night. Overall, a solid option for Persian food in the area, and very accommodating to large groups. It's worth visiting if you're in the area, especially if you want to try something different from the many Asian and Italian places nearby.

One of the few options open late after an evening shopping spree at the nearby microcenter. Unfortunately, despite the authentic menu, the quality of the Barg Kebab was questionable at best. I'm not sure if I just don't like the seasoning/marinade or if the meat had started to go bad, but it has an very strong metallic, bitter note that certainly didn't jive with how Barg Kebab's flavor was described online. The rice and pickled onions were good, but it the portion of the kebab was extremely small for the price of the entre and cheap cut off meat (flank steak). Not that I necessarily would've wanted a second one with the off flavor, but for the price it should've had double the meat. Atmosphere was interesting. I didn't notice that it was a hookah lounge, but that's on me, so the second hand smoke from different scents mixing may have contributed to the odd flavors of the meal's. About midway through, a waitress(?) came out with a dance show that was a bit disruptive but neat to see all the other patrons getting into it. The best part about my visit was definitely the unlimited hot tea with a piece of baklava. A bit on the small side for the baklava, but it was delicious and paired nicely with the lightly floral, unsweetened tea. Not sure if I can really recommend the place, given the other reviews (which I only saw after ordering) complaining about similarly poor food quality, but given the other patrons that came while I was here, if you want authentic Persian dishes or enjoy hookah, it's worth a try.

They feature an amazing live yacht rock/funk/jazz band, The Art of Sax, that are interactive with all of the local regulars and newcomers alike. People were dancing and having a great time while eating dinner and sipping cocktails. The food is delicious and reasonably priced, the Persian IPA is one of the best I’ve ever had, staff were friendly and attentive. A perfect summer evening with a group of friends or a date night! And Hookah available if that’s your thing.

Really enjoyed my visit to Divan Grill and Lounge! The food was excellent. The kabob was super flavorful and juicy, and the pizza was way better than I expected. Everything came out fresh and well-seasoned. The service was great too. Friendly, fast, and attentive. What really stood out was the owner. He’s super nice, welcoming, and honestly just a fun guy to chat with. You can tell he genuinely cares about his customers having a good time. Definitely recommend if you're in Tustin looking for a chill spot with great food and good vibes.

The staff made the night very enjoyable. Thank you Taranom and Erfan. They went above and beyond. The experience was topped by the belly dancer and her contagious energy. Overall a great vibe!

Definitely skip their sampler or the eggplant borani. It's more like a tasteless soup. Food portions extremely small. Service was good. My first and last trip.

I called and talked to a really nice man over the phone who recommended a reservation so I made a reservation for 2 for my mom and I at 7pm. When I got there, I let the lady know that we were here for the reservation and she asked me if I had a party of 7 and I said no. I have a reservation at 7 for 2 people and I called. She talked to a man who told her where to seat us. As we were enjoying our night, the shorter lady with straight hair came to us and asked why our party never showed and I said it was only two of us and she said we'll you told me you had 5.. I said no. I spoke to someone over the phone and made a reservation. She said no you told me 5 so I gave you this table and I said ok.. she cleared the table angrily and walked away. My mom and I decided to just leave after that since we didn't feel welcomed anymore.

The waitress did not want to give the change when I paid by cash and I asked by myself to her and she had reluctance and asked the manager to give the change. The manager was gentle. But the waitress needs more training to treat the customer. Also I asked her to give me the receipt, by default she has to give me the receipt. The other negative observation was the low quality black trash bag she used to put my plate in it. The other negative point was the small skewers of beef koobide and small rice and relatively expensive price 25.86 for that small portion. The plate even did not come with bread. I never come back again. I am not a happy customer for Divan Grill. Edit: July 5th, 2025 I added 1 star to my review because of the nice and professional reply of the manager of Divan Grill.