For dining: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm to 9:00pm Friday-Satuday: 4:00pm to 9:30pm Sunday: 2:00pm to 9:00pm
We are open for Takeout everyday
For more information on parties of over 6 people please reach out directly to the restaurant 619-238-0101.
A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
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For dining: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm to 9:00pm Friday-Satuday: 4:00pm to 9:30pm Sunday: 2:00pm to 9:00pm
We are open for Takeout everyday
For more information on parties of over 6 people please reach out directly to the restaurant 619-238-0101.
A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
Bandar Restaurant serves Mediterranean food with unique Persian spices flown to San Diego and served in original recipes. Chefs Behrooz and Shokooh create simple preparations to showcase them, alongside an exotic variety of oven-roasted eggplant, charbroiled chicken, seafood and flavorful prime steaks. Look for signature classics such as Nadari, Barg and Soltani. Bandar Restaurant is award-winning since 1996. The restaurant has a unique energy, sitting right in the heart of Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown San Diego.
Dining areas
Additional information
Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dinner
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
When planning your event, you will have access to the finest catering. We will bring all the pieces together to ensure that every aspect of your experience is brilliant, memorable and unique. To enquire about information feel free to give us a call or email us for Special Catering Menus and Pricing at info@bandarrestaurant.com
Private party facilities
Our intimate setting, the B Lounge accommodates 60 guests comfortably, and is perfect for your events and special celebrations.
Allow Bandar’s award winning chef to create an unforgettable gourmet dining experience for you and your guests.
Bandar Restaurant's menu was last updated 2024-09-18.
STARTERS
Kashk-O Bademjan$18.00
A medley of eggplant, sauteed fresh garlic and onion with a topping of homemade yogurt
Dolmeh$20.00
Mixture of split peas, tarragon, basil, parsley, cilantro, chives, rosemary and rice, stuffed and cooked in grape peaves
Feta and Olive$16.00
Traditional feta, kalamata olives and walnuts
Must-O Mosier$14.00
Special homemade yogurt and shallots
Must-O Khiyar$14.00
Homemade yogurt mixed with chopped cucumber and mint
Classic Hummus$12.00
Pureed garbanzo and sesame tahini, with extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice
Pesto Hummus$14.00
Organic basil pesto, pureed garbanzo, sesame tahini, extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice
Avocado Hummus$16.00
Avocado, pureed garbanzo, cilantro, sesame tahini, extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice
Hummus Flight$38.00
Classic Hummus, Pesto Hummus, Avocado Hummus
SALAD
Bandar Salad$20.00
(Serves 2-4) Organic mixed greens, romaine hearts, cucumbers, geta, tomatoes, and out special house dressing (extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice)
Shirazi Salad$16.00
A mixture of fresh chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and house dressing (extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, mint)
Barley Soup$15.00
Organic Barley Soup-Mixture of barley, sauteed onions, garlic, herbs, pinto beans an seasoning
POULTRY ENTREES
All chicken is marinated in saffron, onion and fresh lemon juice and served with grilled tomato. All Entrees are served with Traditional Fluffy Basmati Rice topped with Saffron Rice (Substitute Rice with any Mixed Rice $8 or Salad $8)
World Famous Chicken$34.00
Flavorful marinated charbroiled boneless chicken tenderloin served with basmati rice and grilled tomato
Chicken Salad$38.00
Our world famous boneless chicken tenderloin served with a fresh organic green salad
Adas Polo$39.00
(Lentils Rice & Chicken) Basmati rice mixed with currents, lentils, dates, and saffron, served with charbroiled chicken tenderloin
Zereshk Polo$37.00
(Barberry Rice & Chicken) Savory chicken tenderloin, served with rice and barberry (sweet tart red berries)
Albalu Polo$42.00
(Black Cherry Rice) Charbroiled chicken tenderloin, served with rice and black cherry (may contain cherry seeds)
Chicken Shish Kabob$38.00
Chicken tenderloin served with grilled vegetables (tomato, onion, bell pepper)
Chicken Soltani$41.00
(Chicken & Beef Combination) A thick strip of juicy chicken tenderloin with a strip of beef ground filet (koobideh)
Cornish Game Hen$35.00
(Joojeh Kabob) Charbroiled home style cornish game hen
LAMB ENTREES
All Entrees are served with Traditional Fluffy Basmati Rice topped with Saffron Rice (Substitute Rice with any Mixed Rice $8 or Salad $8)
Lamb Shank$34.00
A whole baby spring lamb shank, simmered in fresh tomato based sauce and spices
Lamb Chops$47.00
(Shish Lik 18 oz.) Marinated flavorful "french-cut" lamb chop
SEAFOOD ENTREES
Fresh Grilled Salmon$38.00
Charbroiled and coated with a mixture of garlic, fresh lemon, saffron and seasonings, served with grilled vegetables (tomato, onion, and bell pepper)
BEEF ENTREES
All Entrees are served with Traditional Fluffy Basmati Rice topped with Saffron Rice (Substitute Rice with any Mixed Rice $8 or Salad $8)
Soltani$55.00
(Prime Center-Cut Filet Mignon 16oz.) Combination of charbroiled filet mignon and a strip of seasoned ground filet (Bard and Koobideh)
(Ground Filet 24oz.) Two juicy strips of charbroiled seasoned ground filet
Shish Kabob$58.00
(Center-Cut Filet Mignon) Marinated chunks of filet mignon charbroiled and served with grilled vegetables (tomato, onion and bell pepper)
STEW ENTREES
All Entrees are served with Traditional Fluffy Basmati Rice topped with Saffron Rice (Substitute Rice with any Mixed Rice $8 or Salad $8)
Gourmet Stew$39.00
(Ghormeh Sabzi) Steamed fresh herbs (fenugreek, parsley, cilantro, chives, lime, scallion) served with lamb, red beans and traditional dried lime
Eggplant Stew$39.00
(Gheimeh Bademjan) A medley of eggplant, yellow split peas, sauteed onions, in a fresh tomato sauce served with lamb
Pomegranate Stew$42.00
(Fesenjan) Sweet flavorful pomegranate sauce with freshly crushed walnuts served with choice of chicken or lamb
Vegetarian Entrees
All Entrees are served with Traditional Fluffy Basmati Rice topped with Saffron Rice (Substitute Rice with any Mixed Rice $8 or Salad $8)
Eggplant Stew$33.00
(Gheimeh Bademjan) A medley of eggplant, yellow split peas, sauteed onions, in a fresh tomato based sauce, served with grilled vegetables
Gourmet Stew$35.00
(Ghormeh Sabzi) Steamed and sauteed fresh herbs (fenugreek, parsley, cilantro, chives, lime, scallion) served with red beans, traditional dried lime leaves with grilled vegetables
Pomegranate Stew$35.00
(Fesenjan) Sweet flavorful pomegranate sauce with finely crushed walnuts served with grilled vegetables
Sides
Side Plain Rice$10.00
Side Adas Polo$15.00
Side Zereshk Polo$15.00
Side Albalu Polo$15.00
May contain cherry seeds
What 956 people are saying
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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
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Bandar Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food," "generous portions," and "attentive service." The Persian-inspired cuisine shines with standout dishes like the lamb shank and chicken kabob. The "elegant" ambiance and "wonderful staff" make it a prime choice for special occasions or a delightful meal.
956 Reviews
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Susan VIP
San Diego90 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing! Delicious! Impeccable service. Enjoyed every moment!
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Shawn VIP
Greater Boston9 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 4
Ambience 3
Attentive wait staff, hummus was the best I have tasted hands down, entrees are oversized and could be shared. I found the salmon to be dry. It's unfortunate this restaurant was in the once vibrant gas lamp district; the neighborhood is now run down and sketchy.
Food and ambience were excellent. But service was just ok. Was seated right away (had a reservation). But then it was 10-15 min before I was brought a menu. And then another 15 min before someone checked in on me to take my order. Once the meal was done (which took about 45 min to an hour) and had pushed away the plate and put my napkin on the table, it took another 15 min before someone asked me if I needed anything despite the staff regularly passing my table and checking upon other patrons around me every 15 min to see if they needed anything. Went over 1 hour and 15 in between with no check ins during the meal … sort of felt ignored at my table. So I didn’t even order a dessert. I paid and just left. But the food that I tried was great and the ambience is great. Will I return? Due to the service - Probably not.
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Mike
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Consistently excellent - food is absolutely delicious, service is outstanding. Ambiance is subdued and very low noise. A wonderful place to go for a special event or just a great meal.
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Gary
Central Coast6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Good was very good. Great flavors and generous portions.
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Bob VIP
San Diego71 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 3
My wife and I eat at Bandar frequently and are never disappointed. Our favorite is the lamb shank, a generous portion of flavorable lamb and wonderful rice with a generous supply of seasoned sauce to pour over. We will continue to eat here frequently.
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Erguen
Chicago1 review
4.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
Everything was very good but the portions were extreme big. You can easily share 1 portion with another person.
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Kathy VIP
Palm Springs38 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
My sisters and I had a wonderful dinner last night. The servings are huge! Plenty to share and delicious.
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Olympia
San Diego8 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 3
We were checking out this place for a possible retirement party for my coworker. Food was delicious. I think we will host it here.
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FAQs
Bandar Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bandar Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 238-0101.
Bandar Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 956 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
When planning your event, you will have access to the finest catering. We will bring all the pieces together to ensure that every aspect of your experience is brilliant, memorable and unique. To enquire about information feel free to give us a call or email us for Special Catering Menus and Pricing at info@bandarrestaurant.com
Private party facilities
Our intimate setting, the B Lounge accommodates 60 guests comfortably, and is perfect for your events and special celebrations.
Allow Bandar’s award winning chef to create an unforgettable gourmet dining experience for you and your guests.