Bandar Restaurant

Succulent beef and poultry offerings seasoned with Middle-Eastern flavors of garlic, onion and saffron draw kabob enthusiasts to this quiet, downtown dining room.

In Short
A Middle-Eastern oasis in the heart of the Gaslamp, Bandar Restaurant serves traditional Persian fare in a sleek, simplistic setting. Modern décor and white washed brick...

Posted by by Amy Eddo at Citysearch on June 27, 2006. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Average Rating

100

The food was divine, fresh, satisfying. The host was our server, and seemed to be everyone else's server too. He was incredibly busy, but did not neglect anyone, and maintained a very pleasant disposition and did not make us feel rushed or unimportant. Will return when I'm in San Diego again.

Posted by Cece on May 13, 2022. Brought to you by opentable.

Average Rating

100

Food is consistently delicious-- always. Salads are so fresh and wonderful. Always a joy to dine here!

Posted by KarenC on May 09, 2022. Brought to you by opentable.

Average Rating

80

I came when they opened at 4PM as I had an airplane to catch. I had the restaurant totally to myself for the most of my meal. I was expecting some type of Persian decor or music...NOT so. The d...

Posted by alicerabbit from Tripadvisor on April 25, 2022. Brought to you by binglocal.

Average Rating

80

Good food! Surcharge is questionable on top of the tip!

Posted by OpenTable Diner on April 23, 2022. Brought to you by opentable.

Average Rating

100

The superb authentic Persian cuisine was made all the better by authentic Persian service - prompt, deferential and kind.

Posted by MeatAndPotatoesGuy on April 23, 2022. Brought to you by opentable.

For dining:Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm to 9:00pmFriday: 4:00pm to 10:00pmSaturday: 2:00pm to 10:00pmSunday: 2:00pm to 9:00pmWe are open for Takeout everyday 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...

Posted on May 07, 2022. Brought to you by opentable.

Bandar is the proud recipient of many awards since 1996. Rated excellent by Zagat

Posted on January 29, 2022. Brought to you by mapquest.

Persian Restaurant in San Diego

Posted on April 17, 2021. Brought to you by binglocal.

Experience the finest local Persian cuisine in San Diego, CA. We use local and organic produce in all of our dishes to elevate the individual flavors.

Posted on August 06, 2020. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Bandar is the proud recipient of many awards since 1996. Rated excellent by Zagat Survey, Awarded Best Service, and voted as the Best Persian, Ethnic, Dinning, and International Cuisine. Bandar's Menu is exotic, healthy and offers a wide variety of prime steaks, World Famous Chicken, Seafood, and vegetarian selections.

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"If I had to choose only one...

Posted on May 12, 2016. Brought to you by localguides.