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Bandar Restaurant, San Diego, CA

Bandar Restaurant

4.7
4.7
931 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals

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. 

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Phone number
    (619) 238-0101
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Shokooh and Behrooz Farahani
  • Catering
    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.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Between E and F Street
  • Parking details
    Parking partnership with Horton Plaza, allows you to park for an $12.00 flat fee for up to 3 hours, when you ask your server for validation
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 931 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bandar Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "phenomenal grilled chicken" and generous portions, perfect for sharing. The friendly staff adds to the welcoming atmosphere. While cocktails could improve, the "quality food" and "unique flavors" make this Persian gem a must-visit.

931 Reviews
  1. Elsie

    St. Louis

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food served with skill and care! Generous helpings!

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  2. Maggie

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was so delicious, and the service was superb. We will definitely go back soon.

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  3. Anita

    San Diego

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bandar is one of our very favorite restaurants. It is a beautiful restaurant, and the staff and service are friendly and attentive. Of course, the food is superb! Each dish was perfectly seasoned and spiced, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We had the World Famous chicken with is perfectly described, as it deserved to be World Famous! The chicken was perfectly marinated and so tender, and paired perfectly with the rice. The vegetarian dishes were also beautifully spiced and also quite hearty. Each dish is beautifully presented. We are already looking forward to our next dining experience at Bandar!

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  4. Fulvio

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very welcoming and accommodating staff. The lamb chops were tasty although some of them were burnt in parts. Also, the accompanying rice had crunchy burnt pieces scattered through. The baklava is always a treat. Not to mention the house wine. Additionally, it would be great if the air dryer in the restroom would once and for all be replaced with a paper towel dispenser.

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  5. Pedro

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been coming here when in San Diego for 24 years, and it never disappoints. You know it’s a good restaurant when the owner greets returning customers with a hug as they arrive. We saw this several times as we ate our dinner. A lot of love goes into their food and service.

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  6. Lauren

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really tasty food and huge portions. My aunt and I loved it!

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  7. ramin

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent service and excellent atmosphere

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  8. David

    West Palm Beach

    104 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Bandar was chosen because of positive comments and a unique menu. We have never eaten Persian (Iranian) food but have enjoyed Greek dishes for decades and also certain Turkish dishes. From the get go, there was only one table occupied when we arrived at 6:30 PM. The venue was stilts only beautiful. Within 15 minutes a group of 6 diners arrived and from that point on the experience nosedived because of their raucous conversation and laughter. The accoutics in the dining room applied every voice and sound. That alone would prevent us from returning. We learned first hand that Persian dishes come with a mountain of white rice. My lamb shank was buried under to rice so deeply that until I pushed the rice aside I could not find the well prepared shank. My wife's order was misinterpreted by either our server or the kitchen because it came a a vegan dish instead of a lamb dish. It was sent back and she had to order something else. The dinner substitute was grilled lamb chops. They were thin but tasty.

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  9. Alana

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The koobideh kebab was delicious and the rice and grilled tomato was perfect! It was San Diego 9/22 restaurant week and it was the only Persian Cuisine offered that helped me find this Gem in the Gaslamp district in downtown San Diego. My friend had the rack of lamb and wanted it cooked well and it was perfect and delicious. We raved about the freshness and flavors of the Bandar salad! Dessert was warm baklava and hot tea - loved the presentation. Great find! I’ll be back! The twin sisters are very attentive and this restaurant has been around for 28 years!

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  10. Juliet

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent service food etc. We keep coming back.

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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 4.7 stars by 931 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bandar Restaurant

845 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between E and F Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking partnership with Horton Plaza, allows you to park for an $12.00 flat fee for up to 3 hours, when you ask your server for validation
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Shokooh and Behrooz Farahani
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 238-0101
  • Catering
    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.
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