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Darya Restaurant, Santa Ana, CA
Darya Restaurant, Santa Ana, CA
Darya Restaurant, Santa Ana, CA
Darya Restaurant, Santa Ana, CA
Darya Restaurant, Santa Ana, CA

Darya Restaurant

4.8 (529)
$31 to $50
Persian
3800 South Plaza Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92704

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
11:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Darya Restaurant has been serving the Santa Ana, California area with authentic Persian gourmet dining for more than 20 year years. The restaurant features an elegant d�cor with a private mezzanine room, lit chandeliers and formal stairway. Darya Restaurant offers lunch and dinner daily and features gourmet cuisine at affordable prices. The restaurant offers an extensive menu of appetizers, beef, lamb, chicken, soups and salads, Persian rice with meat, Persian stew, seafood, combination platters and vegetarian plates. Popular selections at Darya Restaurant include albaloo polo, koobideh with lubia polo, chelo kabob, chicken with bones, filet mignon, lamb kabob and tadig special Persian rice.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Persian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:30 am–8:30 pm Tue–Thu 11:30 am–8:15 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Delivery and catering is available. For information, please check out our website <br />www.daryasouthcoastplaza.com or call 714-557-6600
  • Private party facilities
    Select our elegant private Mezzanine Room for your next private event. As you walk up the beautiful formal stairway, you’ll be mesmerized by all the room's beauty, starting with the gorgeously lit chandeliers that bring perfect lighting to set the mood for any occasion.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Ana
  • Cross street
    Sunflower and Plaza dr.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking on weekends
  • Public transit
    714-557-6600 for Preforming Arts Schedule
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment on Friday & Saturday nights from 7:00pm - 10:00pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 529 people are saying

Darya Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Orange County

    Great for fine wines

  • North Orange County

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Darya Restaurant offers "delicious Persian food" and an "amazing experience" with "live music" enhancing the ambiance. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and attentive staff like Kambiz and Kouroush. The "beautiful atmosphere" and traditional dishes like Shish Kebab make it a "terrific" choice for special occasions and date nights.
529 Reviews
  1. Kathleen

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. Will definitely go back.

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  2. Fred

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great cocktails and great service. Highly recommended.

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  3. debbie

    Orange County6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The architecture/decoration is beautiful. The music was a bit loud, so it was hard to talk & the assistant server had difficulty understanding what I said. Our main server was a doll, we enjoyed her energy. I was satisfied with my meal, but should have added vegetables to my order (only came with meat, sauce & rice). The 2 desserts I tried were just so-so (one too dry, the other too sweet). The flatbread (on the table) was Meh, but if using it as a wrap, okay. I tend to prefer fluffier pita bread (Turkish Style), but I don't go to Persian restaurants for the bread. I think everyone in our party enjoyed their meals & the overall experience (though some wished the music was Persian-inspired). It was mostly American lounge music.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service along with live guitar music made for a wonderful anniversary dinner!

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  5. Pedrum

    Kansas City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the first time I dined in this restaurant. I had a terrific experience. Our host, Kambiz, was absolutely amazing. The food was delicious and ambiance/noise level was just perfect, especially for date night. I highly recommend this Persian restaurant.

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  6. Russell

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had been to |Darya over twenty years ago when I last worked in Orange County. I remembered it being good. Darya was the perfect spot for my wife and I to have dinner on our date night. The food was excellent. We are not familiar with Persian food, but we had a fantastic guide in our server, Kouroush. He was extremely attentive without being at all intrusive. He helped us select a wonderful dinner sampling traditional foods that were a new and great experience for us both. Highlights were the Shish Kebab, the Shirazi Salad, and the Faloodeh. Darya made our night very special. We will definitely be coming back.

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  7. Henry VIP

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was terrific, the best lamb I have ever had. The front desk messed up however. I reserved for a party of four. We arrived separately and they didn’t recognize that we were in the same party and seated us at different tables. It took us 30 minutes before we realized this.

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  8. eugene

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for excellent service! very good food and atmosphere

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  9. Sumit

    Central Coast1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and experience. Live music and fast service.

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  10. Pamela VIP

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent! Great service as delicious Persian food!

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FAQs

Darya Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Darya Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 529 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
11:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Darya Restaurant

3800 South Plaza Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sunflower and Plaza dr.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Ana
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 11:30 am–8:30 pm Tue–Thu 11:30 am–8:15 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Persian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking on weekends
  • Public transit
    714-557-6600 for Preforming Arts Schedule
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment on Friday & Saturday nights from 7:00pm - 10:00pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Delivery and catering is available. For information, please check out our website <br />www.daryasouthcoastplaza.com or call 714-557-6600
  • Private party facilities
    Select our elegant private Mezzanine Room for your next private event. As you walk up the beautiful formal stairway, you’ll be mesmerized by all the room's beauty, starting with the gorgeously lit chandeliers that bring perfect lighting to set the mood for any occasion.
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