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Avesta Persian Grill
94/100 (2287 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Persian
Middle Eastern
Persian
Mediterranean
Dinner
Lunch
Kabobs
Lamb
Beef
Hummus
Sit down
Persian
Middle Eastern
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Reservations
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Highchairs Available
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"Super satisfying Persian food at this lovely place! The seating area is very clean, nicely set up, spacious and comfortable. Probably some of the..."
Atiqa Bhatti
"Perfect spot for a Mediterranean meal. Their new location is bigger and nicest. And they keep having the food quality. As compliment at the begging..."
Julysblue
"The first time I tried this restaurant, I must say the food was amazing. Service was very good. Nice and clean restaurant with a good atmosphere You..."
Naveed Seliya
"Good food. The bread that they serve is delicious. Beef kabob was okay but could have been improved if it was more charcoal grilled. Beef koobideh..."
Mohammad Jarrah
"I had a delightful experience at Avesta Persian Grill! Their kabobs are truly excellent, cooked to perfection with rich flavors. The prices are fair,..."
Gio Tovar
"Really nice place, it was a little cold today, 69F seems to be too cold… but the food is amazing, our family follow this guy since he was at the..."
J Biker
"Amazing and delicious. Top quality Persian food with great service. We loved..."
Awais A
"This was my first time trying this place and it was really good. The service was good and the place wasn’t super packed even during lunch hour..."
Mike Spacek
"The food is delish as always but this was my dad and my first time sitting and dining and Aliyah was amazing at taking care of us and making sure we..."
Seemona Ahmed
"Better than kasra... More flavor try everything.... Average ticket is 20 a person see photos..."
CC CC
"The dining area is beautiful, definitely deserves 5 stars! The food was impeccable, the meat is very tender and just drips off the bone. The rice and..."
Abbas Alsadi
"Came to celebrate a friends birthday and had great food! My first time having Persian food and it was great. Not spicy but very well spiced! Really..."
Madelyn Rupp
"Since I arrived in Houston Avesta has been one of my favorite restaurants, I love the Koobideh that you prepare. I met them at their previous..."
damariz moreno
"The best part is these guys just moved into a new place and I couldn’t be happier. The restaurant is moving much more efficiently and groups of..."
Riz M
"Came here tonight with my friends to celebrate my birthday, and I have to say, this place was fabulous! We ordered the tahdig and kashke bademjan as..."
Bailey Lin
"Absolutely outstanding. I have never had yogurt soda before so they gave me a sample before I bought it. Such a huge serving, I got 3 meals out of it..."
Anna F
"Very good Persian restaurant on the west side of Houston off of Westheimer. I ordered Tahdig Plain, Chicken Chinjeh Kabob, Cherry Rice. The food was..."
Jim Gossen
Kabob Cafe
92/100 (556 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Persian
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Persian
Dinner
Lunch
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Persian
Dinner
Lunch
"We ordered Koobideh and Barg kebab. Koobideh was juicy and delicious. Barg Kebab was also juicy and tender. Doogh (watery yogurt) was great too. The..."
Fazlollah Madani Sani
"Visited this amazing restaurant with my client, for a business lunch. It is like a hidden Jewel. Very authentic Persian food. The restaurant was very..."
Agha Mo
"Seems like a family own business. Walk up to the counter, order, they bring you food but will also check on you periodically. They have a wide..."
Tejal P
"The food was amazing. The restaurant was very relaxed. And we will be back. I highly recommend giving them a..."
Brittney McCloy
"We absolutely loved our lunch at Kabob Cafe. I had the #35, hubs had #36. We were both pleased by how fresh everything was. 🙌 It really hit the..."
K Laugh
"We had the beef soltani kabob and it was heavenly. The barg kabob melted in your mouth and the koobideh kabob was juicy and perfect. The kabob was..."
Nazanin Salehi
"We have been going to Kabob Cafe for long time and always have a pleasant experience. The food and the atmosphere are very..."
Ruchira Paul
"The kabobs are amazing & taste very fresh and yummy 🤤. The rice is definitely my weakness.The 🌺 hibiscus tea is very refreshing as well. This..."
Gabby Rey
"We ordered the Lamb, Chicken and Falafel wrap. All the wraps were good. The meat was juicy and had flavor. We ordered to go and it was ready before..."
Neighborhood Reviewer
"I had the falafel and the lamb gyro Omg! It was soooo good!! Don’t miss out. I can tell they put a lot of care into my..."
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Cafe Caspian
91/100 (1751 ratings)
Restaurants
Persian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Halal
Persian
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Eggplant
Salad
Hummus
Kabobs
Cakes
Beef
Lamb
Stews
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Persian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I really like the ambience and exotic decorations of this Pakistani restaurant that I heard about a long time ago. It's my first time here. The..."
Zoie Z
"A favorite in many years. Food is just exceptional. Every time we visit Houston this is a..."
AWKN SL
"Dear foodie readers, it’s been a few minutes since I have done a review…I hope you didn’t miss me too much…we were in the area, and were..."
eman fustok
"Cafe Caspian is a delightful Persian restaurant that offers an authentic and satisfying dining experience. The atmosphere exudes a sense of family..."
Kelli Meador
"I like the foot menu. You can find every kind of Persian foot here. I tried Ab Goosht and Kufteh Ab gosht was 8 from 10 Kufteh was 9 trom..."
Bob Sindy
"I have visited many Persian restaurants as my friend of Iran introduced me to Persian cuisine many years ago and I love the food. The service here..."
Arnold J. Baldeaux
"First time to enjoy this lovely place. Ambiance was beautiful and food totally delicious! Even got to take a photo with Max and got to meet his son..."
Janette Buba
"Had the chance to try out this gem out. I was extremely good. Loved all the flavors and tastes to the dishes. Portions were large. Menu had a lot of..."
Hande Berilgen
"A friend of mine brought me some food today for lunch from this place and I couldn't eat til I got home for dinner. I reheated the food and it was so..."
keren Delafuente
"All the options looked very good but I ordered the chicken fesenjan. Service was great and the interior is absolutely..."
Thang Truong
"Traditionally and neat decorated Persian restaurant. There are various Persian style kabobs and dishes on the menu. The staff is very..."
K.J.
"Great food, friendly and fast service. I definitely will be..."
L. G. C.
"Very delicious and authentic Persian cuisine. Enjoyed the food and a great atmosphere and ambience. Definitely the best one in the Houston area...."
zahra pournorouz
"Food is amazing and consistent. Service was great. I love that they serve coffee. The ambient lighting and just the whole environment is very..."
Tea
"Visited this place with family after my friends told me about it multiple times. It is a 50 minute drive from our house. Our first Persian restaurant..."
Anil Adoni
"Caspian Café is a hidden gem in Houston, serving up some of the best Iranian cuisine in the city. From the moment you step through the door, you're..."
Sam M
"This is 1 of 2021 highlights so far lol. Dishes are delicious with good quantities and quality all over. Starters,desserts and saffron tea was on..."
Sherif Hassan
"Had an amazing fine dine experience after long time. I was surprised by the relatively low prices and such a warm hosting at the restaurant. They..."
Sourabh Zunke
Darband Shishkabob
89/100 (1637 ratings)
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Persian
Middle Eastern
Persian
Middle Eastern
Halal
Halal
Dinner
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Kabobs
Hummus
Sit down
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Seating
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Cheap Eats
"This place is awesome. How do I know that? Because the owner is awesome. I've never been here, yet. But I spent the day with Zod (sorry if I..."
John Curtin
"We are from charlotte NC and anytime we visit Huston this place is a must to come eat or takeout. By far is the best food and prices are super..."
Eric Taghe Chian
"My new favorite persian spot to eat at. I'm glad I stopped by to try this place. The flavor and quality of meat is unlike anywhere else. And it's..."
Alex Salazar
"Darband is amazing! Never knew this existed until i met my husband which is half iranian and when we went holy cow! The food is amazing and so is the..."
Lorena De La Cruz
"Good price for great food. Parking isn't bad. The staff are good and friendly enough. Hummus freaks will love their homemade h. And their hot tea is..."
Nicholas D Walters
"Best lamb shank ever! Falls of the bone...I have been coming here for years and tried lamb shank in many places but not even close! The Dizi is a..."
Marcelle McGiffert - Ruiz
"Got my usual, the Negini, which was chicken curled up in ground beef. Took my friend here for the first time, he loved it. The tea was good as well...."
Đieu Duong
"Great food all of the time! Been coming here for years, they are consistently great! Never disappoint, and now they have expanded! ..."
Ramiro Moreno
"Love this place been coming here for 28 years. Thank you for good..."
Tammie Hall
"What can I say about Darband? AWESOME!! Love the food and friendly personnel - great diversity of people from all walks of life come here. Only..."
Maria Elena Sanchez
"My favorite place for Persian Kabobs! Every time I come to Houston we make a..."
Ahsan Latif
"Definitely an excellent and delicious food. I love..."
Shoaib Muhammad Syed
"First visit here. definitely coming..."
Farrah Anwar
"I love this place. Can't go wrong at all. The..."
Noelia Rincon
"Good food, good prices, generous potions. Great place for a fast, authentic kabob lunch. The lunch special was very..."
Linda Hartman
"Authentic Persian cuisine with an average level of quality & price. It has been in the same location since mid-90s. A few years back, they doubled..."
Riyadh Sh.
"I had a fantastic experience at this Persian restaurant! The Shish Kabob Beef with white rice was absolutely delicious. The meat was fresh, juicy,..."
Tasnim Ara Islam
"The best Persian restaurant in Houston I have been visiting this since 2004 Never had a issue with the food here Just perfect grilled and prepared..."
Yasin David Yasin
"Such a nice cute Persian restaurant. Loved everything. All the food. So clean. The guy at the cash was so nice, so helpful and patient with us. They..."
Tas A
"If you are looking for a laid back Persian eatery, look no further. The kabob is fresh and juicy and cooked in front of you in an open kitchen. ..."
Ben The Builder
"Have had beef, chicken kubideh and beef kababs. Loved them. Would have liked actual plates instead of those paper ones, but anyway, i liked the..."
Shayan
"Food was excellent .Great service and price was..."
Island Girl
"They have the best tea. The iced variation was a little bit disappointing- what happened? The food is consistently top notch. I had the flounder. I..."
Rod Kneblik
"They claim to be 1st oldest Persian restaurant in Texas . Very simple, if you like Persian Kabob and Naan, look no further. Try Dizi, a special..."
M.Ali Mostafavi
"It's a really nice place. Definitely will come back with the family. Suttle atmosphere with great..."
Gurrin Roberts Jr. 3
"Darband never fails to provide a delicious meal. I have been eating here over twenty years. The grilled meats are juicy, healthy, and grilled to..."
Albert Moyer
"Very delicious food, I was so impressed with the quality of food and the great service. I would have given them 10 stars if it was available. I would..."
Roya
"Went to the Durban at shish kabob on hillcroft this is a very good place to eat pretty good size portions for the pricing they had a lot of different..."
Frank “Stone Cold” Stone
"It has been a while since I've came here and they're only reason why is because I didn't see the name of the place when I was brought here my a..."
Griselda Perla
"The food was outstanding! Everything from the spices to the right amount of cooking, The kabob was amazing! Pita bread was fresh in the service was..."
Jeff Escobar
Kasra Persian Grill
88/100 (6043 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Persian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Halal
Persian
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Eggplant
Salad
Salmon
Filet Mignon
Hummus
Shrimp
Beef
Kabobs
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Persian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely delicious! Customer service was excellent the food was heavenly. Loved the hummus and eggplant dip. The steak cubes were so tender and..."
Char I
"This place has lovely ambience. The decor has panache and personality that so many places try to hit but miss. The servers were prompt and polite...."
Muhammad Bilal Ghazi
"It was Friday night, normally on Friday night we go to the gym as a family then pick a nice place to eat, normally always we'd Iike to try something..."
Veronica Ingram
"delicious, authentic persian food! their kebabs are so delicious, flavorful, and juicy. the rice with the butter and grilled veggies, chefs kiss!!..."
Mandy C
"Like coming to this place, usually very helpful staff. Food is great but a lot of plates feature some sort of "upgrade". For instance if you want to..."
Jeon
"Kasra Persian Grill is a premier destination for Persian cuisine lovers. Its age adds to its charm, offering a wonderful atmosphere and exceptional..."
iNet Zero
"My friend celebrated her birthday here, they were very accommodating for 20+ people. Food was good, service was awesome and the atmosphere was..."
L C
"I loved everything about this place. Wonderful service, food is absolutely phenomenal, and the atmosphere was great to be around even though it was..."
Jakup Abedin
"A busy place, especially with larger groups especially. The complimentary bread and salad was a nice touch. The food was different, and we ordered..."
Dharshini M
"5 stars, why? Because I was truly impressed by such a friendly, attentive and professional service. Apart from that the ambiance is simply wow...."
Binte Zahra
Bijan's Persian Grill
80/100 (3229 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Middle Eastern
Halal
Middle Eastern
Persian
Persian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Eggplant
Salad
Hummus
Kabobs
Lamb
Beef
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Persian
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Best Persian food I have ever tasted in the U.S. Also, better than their food is their service. All the people working there are so lovely, polite,..."
Parham Pouladsanj
"Outstanding service and very tasteful food. Well worth the drive from Pearland. Tahdig was not very crispy, but the flavors of the accompanying stews..."
Carrie Fung
"We came here to eat and the food was so delicious. Love the beef and rice. The hummus was also..."
Stephanie V
"Excellent kebabs. Great service. Crowded during busy times. Good for..."
Nasir Hussain
"Delicious Persian cuisine, service was okay,waiter was attentive and humble. Food was in reasonable prices with standard quantity.neat and clean..."
Jawaid Iqbal
"The variety of how many meats is jarring and the fact that they cook them perfectly is worth more than the five stars I’m allowed to give it. The..."
Roberto Torres
"Its purely Persian restaurant. Kabobs are available here. I loved the menu. The way they prepared the menu is just awesome. Baklavas are available..."
Vijay Sai
"Wonderful staff, beautiful patio and indoors, and the food was delicious! Awesome spot for big family..."
Tanya Chaudhry
"First time visit and was impressed. Service wasn't the best but the young waitress seemed to be overwhelmed with all the folks coming in for Iftar...."
abraham george
"Great mom and pop run business serving good selections of kebobs in a very nice classy laid back atmosphere. Lamb shank was fall off the bone..."
Joe Abaya
"UPDATE: The owner was so super nice. He gave me a different meal. I did not like the lamb kabob. The lamb chops are really good. I am SUPER impressed..."
Yandasmom Yandasmom
"Was lucky to join some industry coworkers here for dinner one night after work. Fod was very good - came out quickly and very large portions. I had..."
Russell Ruplinger
"Dinner time has good ambiance, great service, and really good kabob lately. Their beef barg and koobide was delicious! I had not been there for years..."
N J
Garson
79/100 (947 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Persian
Middle Eastern
Persian
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Sit down
Persian
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Enjoyed fessenjan, which was awesome! Best I’ve had since homemade from my friends from Tehran! The entire meal was great, but the fessenjan,..."
James Alan Wilson
"I recommended Garson restaurant to who likes to eat the best Persian food � It was delicious and best quality, loved Garson so much we will..."
Marci Katy
"The food is great and the service is great. Highly..."
Rosy Luna
"The smells-fresh flatbread cooking when you walk in the door-mmm. The fresh herbs, the charred veggies, the tender steak strips, the rice!!! All..."
Brenda Maynard Rood
"Excellent Persian food very tasty. The service was exceptional. I'll visit this place again..."
Carlos Enrique Lotero
"The food was terrific, and plentiful, service was great. It was our first time there, definitely coming..."
Mario Luna
"We selected Garson to cater our Wedding in November - we couldn't have been more delighted by the quality of food and service - everything was..."
Dawn Eden
"بسيار پرسنل خوش برخورد وفضاى خوبى دارد . دوغ غليظ و بسيار خوشمزه با كوبيده..."
Arash AU
"Awesome food and awesome service. The only thing I would change is the location, I wish they were closer to where we live (Baytown) otherwise great..."
Johnelle Davison
"Awesome food, delicious as always. Love the service and ambiance of your restaurant. Our family has been coming to your restaurant for over 15..."
Laci Wilson Moffitt
"So good and wonderful service, I’ll be back next time I’m in..."
David Eric Blair
"Great quality food. We got our order to go. they packaged it very well and we enjoyed the food. Beef was very tender and lamb shank was..."
Saloumeh Ebrahimzadeh
"Wow! If you’re looking for authentic food, great quality and large portions this is definitely the restaurant for you. The staff is so friendly...."
Ms Benz
"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Garson and it was a fantastic and authentic experience from start to finish. From the moment we walked in,..."
Shayan Beh
"A 5-star experience! This Persian restaurant transported me to Iran with its authentic ambiance. The dishes were exquisite, especially the tender..."
Monireh Abedinnezhad
"The food was fantastic and the service was very hospitable, they make the bread fresh and traditionally right in the restaurant, the ice cream and..."
Shayan
"Consistently serving good foods and good services. Plenty parking spots. Complimentary set of sabzi, cheese, and bread is also nice. They also have a..."
Angkul Kongmunvattana
"One of the best! Drove all the way from Jonesboro, AR and was met with great service and amazing food. Jenny, our waitress, was very helpful and..."
Ibrahim Al Elamat
"Great place for Business luncheon and dinner. Food is good. Ambiance of the place great. Servers are knowledgeable and non-intrusive. Nice selection..."
Varsha Vilankar
"I was pleasantly surprised with the food here! I loved the chicken dip with the homemade bread as the appetizer!!!! We also got kebabs that were..."
Charu Rao
"My friends took me to Garson for a late lunch and the food was awesome!!! I ordered the lamb chops with mixed rice, it was all delicious!!! Our..."
ofelia johnson
"Food was nice. Large plates. You can order one dish for two person or take it out. Cons. No any sauces was provided for meat, and shirazi salad was..."
Julia
"Nice neat and clean restaurant. Good ambiance, great food and excellent service. Prices are very reasonable. It's one of the oldest Persian..."
Aneel Meghani
"Absolutely love this place! Very attentive to detail and that's what separates good restaurants from other places. Been eating here whenever I can..."
Marjan Rizvi
"The flavor of their traditional Iranian food brings back memories of home for me. I really love their food and I always suggest this restaurant to my..."
sina jafari ghalekohneh
"Where do I begin... well, in the mid 90's I lived in Houston and loved it! I happened upon Garson restaurant and was amazed by the atmosphere and..."
Ross Wright
"The restaurant’s vibe, ambience and foods are great. I’ve been here hundreds of times. Mrs. Miri, the manager, is amazing lady and you can always..."
M Noamouz
"Great persian food. Taste like homemade Iranian food. Good Atmosphere Love ❤️ to go there Since new owner took over. !! I am happy to now see..."
Amir Tabatabai