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    119 reviews
    #333 of 4,225 Restaurants in San Diego
    $$ - $$$, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Persian
    828 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-6108
    +1 619-338-0008
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    4.5 119 reviews
    #333 of 4,225 Restaurants in San Diego, California
    Certificate of Excellence2015, 2018 Winner
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    Location and contact

    828 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-6108
    0.9 miles from USS Midway Museum
    Website
    +1 619-338-0008

    Menu

    APPETIZERS
    $9.0
    Eggplant (kashk-o-bademjan)
    a medley of eggplant, sauteed fresh garlic and onion with a topping of homemade yogurt
    $9.0
    Persian Baba Ghanoush (eggplant Borani)
    sauteed eggplant, onion, garlic and yogurt, blended into a paste. topped with fried mint
    $8.0
    Spinach Borani
    a medley of sauteed spinach, onion, garlic and cilantro. topped with yogurt mixed with crushed mint
    $10.0
    Dolmeh (stuffed Grape Leaves)
    cooked grape leaves, stuffed with ground beef, rice, split peas, green onions, basil, parsley and other herbs
    $7.0
    Cucumber Dip (maust-o Khiyar)
    special homemade yogurt mixed with chopped cucumber and mint
    $7.0
    Shallot Dip (maust-o Mosier)
    special homemade yogurt and shallots
    $8.0
    Hummus Classic
    pureed garbanzo and sesame dip, olive oil and fresh lemon juice
    $10.0
    Salad Olivieh
    diced chicken breast, boiled eggs, potatoes, pickles and peas mixed with a combination of olive oil and light mayonnaise
    $9.0
    Grilled Mushrooms
    skewer of charbroiled mushrooms with special seasoning
    $10.0
    Chicken Wings
    spicy
    SOUPS
    $8.0
    Vegetarian Soup (ash Reshteh )
    a traditional soup made of fresh vegetables (spinach, parsley, cilantro, and green onions), seasoning, persian noodles and pinto beans, flavored with kashk (whey) and topped with fried mint.
    $7.0
    Lentil Soup
    delicious mixture of lentils & barley, onions, carrots, and special house seasoning
    SALADS
    $9.0
    Shirazi Salad
    a mixture of fresh chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and house dressing (olive oil, fresh lime juice, mint)
    $9.0
    Sadaf Salad
    fresh mixed greens, lettuce, cucumber, feta cheese, and special house dressing (extra virgin olive oil)
    $8.0
    Tabouli Salad
    a mixture of fresh parsley, grain salad mix of bulgar wheat, fresh tomatoes, onions, fresh lemon salt and extra virgin olive oil
    $9.0
    Mediterranean Salad (fattoush)
    a mediterranean blend of toasted pita bread, tomatoes, italian parsley, radishes, onions, cucumber and sea shad with herbs served with our homemade lemons and olive oil dressing
    $9.0
    Add Chicken $4.0
    Caesar Salad
    ENTREE
    Entree
    all charbroiled kabobs are served with plain white basmati rice, topped with saffron and a grilled tomato on side
    POULTRY
    All Chicken Marinated In Special Sauce, Saffron, Onion, Lemon
    $18.0
    Cornish Hen Kabob
    delicious marinated chunks of cornish game hen, charbroiled on open fire oven
    $18.0
    Boneless Chicken Kabob
    house specialty. juicy chunks of charbroiled boneless chicken tenderloin marinated in special sauce
    $20.0
    Chicken Shish Kabob
    marinated juicy chunks of charbroiled chicken tenderloin served with grilled vegetables (tomatoes, onions, bell pepper)
    $20.0
    Chicken Barg
    strip of juicy charbroiled marinated chicken tenderloin
    $24.0
    Chicken Soltani
    combination of chicken and beef. a thick strip of juicy charbroiled chicken tenderloin and a strip of charbroiled ground filet
    $20.0
    Albalu Polo
    marinated juice chunks of charbroiled chicken tenderloin, served with rice and black cherry
    $21.0
    Adas Polo
    marinated juicy chunks of charbroiled chicken tenderloin and rice mixed with current raising, lentils, dates and saffron
    $21.0
    Zereshk Polo
    marinated juicy chunks of charbroiled chicken tenderloin served with rice barberry with sweet and sour flavor
    SEAFOOD
    $26.0
    Salmon Kabob
    charbroiled and garnished with caramelized garlic, lemon juice saffron and spices, served with grilled vegetables (tomatoes, bell pepper, onions)
    $28.0
    Jumbo Shrimp Kabob
    jumbo shrimp marinated in our special saffron sauce and grilled on a skewer; served with charbroiled mushrooms and white rice
    BEEF
    $16.0
    Koobideh Kabob
    two juicy strips of charbroiled seasoned ground beef
    $22.0
    Barg Kabob
    a signature thin cut of filet mignon marinated in special sauce and charbroiled
    $24.0
    Soltani
    a combination of our signature thin cut barg kabob and juicy strip of koobideh
    $24.0
    Shish Kabob (filet Mignon)
    marinated chucks of filet mignon, skewered and charbroiled to perfection; served with grilled vegetables (tomatoes, onions and bell pepper)
    LAMB
    $26.0
    Boneless Lamb Kabob
    house specialty. boneless lamb tenderloin marinated, charbroiled to your taste and served with grilled vegetables (tomatoes, bell pepper, onions)
    $20.0
    Lamb Shank (baghali Polo)
    a whole baby spring lamb shank, simmered in tomato sauce, onion and spices; served with dill weed rice and lima beans
    $28.0
    Lamb Chops (shish Lik)
    flavorful lamb chops, with our unique blend of spices
    COMBINATIONS
    $36.0
    Sadaf Platter
    your choice of any two charbroil kebabs including beef, lamb, chicken or fish served with grilled vegetables
    $32.0
    Chicken And Shimp
    combination of your choice of house specialty chicken kebabs and
    $36.0
    Combination Seafood Grilled
    combination of jump shrimp, salmon and grill vegetable (tomato, onion, bell pepper)
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    About
    Offering the finest Royal Persian cuisine.
    PRICE RANGE
    $20 - $30
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
    CUISINES
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Persian
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol
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    All reviews stew kabobs rice hummus beef dolmeh barberry baklava flat bread gaslamp district persian restaurant zereshk polo melt in your mouth delicious recommend this restaurant excellent food and service nice restaurant huge portions
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    Reviewed December 12, 2018
    Authentic Persian

    This is a Persian restaurant located in the Gaslamp district. They have a night dance/music night on some days. So the tables were not set when we walked in (for lunch). However, the single staff was very courteous and seated us right away. Food is...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank ShreekantP
    Reviewed December 2, 2018
    Good Persian food

    This is a Persian restaurant in the Gaslamp Quarter. We took a chance when walking outside. The food is good but not really great. The place was quiet and there was a single waiter. Food is qood value.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank md1mm
    Reviewed November 7, 2018
    Good Persian food experience

    Nice outdoor patio in the Gaslamp Quarter. The food is really good! Do expect a lot of onion. The service was a bit slow but they were busy. The one thing that did not make his a five star experience was the price. Thought it...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank potatofish
    Reviewed November 7, 2018 via mobile
    Not bad, not amazing

    I visited early on a Saturday evening and was seated immediately. Service was friendly and relaxed. I ordered Ghormeh Sabzi, a stew with herbs, kidney beans and optionally beef. It was good, but the flavors lacked vibrancy and seasoning. My rice was ok, but not...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Brian A
    Reviewed October 25, 2018 via mobile
    Delicious Authentic Persian Cuisine

    Friendly Service. Authentic Delicious Persian Cuisine. Ambient Outdoor & Indoor Seating. Food Comes Quickly. Excellent Desserts $ Tea.

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank Jakrami
    Reviewed September 5, 2018
    Great Location

    The resturant is located in a great part of town. Was able to park my car on the street. The service was good and the food was tasty.

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank FazelT5
    Reviewed June 21, 2018 via mobile
    Great Persian food

    I had the Nan bread and lentil soup. It was excellent. I would highly recommend the place to eat. The waitress was helpful and was a nice place to eat. I would come here again.

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank 447marathon
    Reviewed June 21, 2018 via mobile
    Exceptional

    First time experiencing Persian cuisine. Everything was served hot and timely fashion. Flavors very nice. Service pleasant and prompt. I would recommend.

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank Dean M
    Reviewed June 21, 2018 via mobile
    Great persian meal

    The food was beautifully seasoned and well presented. The facility was beautiful and well cared for. The waiter was so helpful and gracious.

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank Stephen H
    Reviewed June 7, 2018
    It was a WOW of a meal!

    Had a fabulous dinner ~ appetizer of Persian Baba Ghanoush was PHENOMENAL! My husband’s main was Lamb Shank simmered in tomato sauce, onions and spices served with dill weed rice and lima beans. My entree was Eggplant Stew, a savory stew of Italian eggplant, yellow...More

    Date of visit: June 2018
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    carla2017
    January 1, 2017|
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    Response from Jason A | Reviewed this property |
    I believe there is a lunch menu. I usually ate lunch there and it was a very lengthy menu with lots of delicious items to choose from.
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    Vera H
    June 27, 2016|
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    Response from Vera H |
    My clients are looking for a middle eastern restaurant with halal meat, preferably downtown area. What is the address of the Sadaf restaurant, please.
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